Make a Play: The Drive 4/9/18
Apr 9, 2018, 6:00 PM
Monday April 9th, 2018
The Drive with Big Al & DMac LIVE in studio! The guys talk about the Avalanche clinching a playoff appearance and what an incredible Saturday it was for Denver sports. DMac mentions how far the Avs have come since Duchene left, and Big Al remembers Patrick Roy leaving the team & Joe Sakic.
DMac says he doesn’t get WRESTLEMANIA & how people are entertained by it, and asks Al if that’s something he finds entertaining. Big Sexy tells Al & DMac about the biggest matches of the weekend, and what WWE athletes currently reign supreme. The guys talk about the Avalanche clinching a playoff appearance and what an incredible Saturday it was for Denver sports. DMac mentions how far the Avs have come since Duchene left, and Big Al remembers Patrick Roy leaving the team & Joe Sakic. The boys talk about Patrick Reed at the Masters, and DMac tells Big Al don’t be surprised if we see Tiger Woods win the Masters one more time. Al thinks the field is too strong now for an aging Tiger Woods to keep pace, and the field is only getting younger. Al is proud of the Nuggets, Avs & Rockies for making his weekend relaxing, and DMac is amazed by Shohei Ohtani, saying he’s as good as advertised. Also, DMac asks Al if there is anything to WYO QB Josh Allen visiting with the Denver Broncos today. Big Al mentions Thomas Davis getting popped for PEDs & talks about players nearing the end of their illustrious careers and feeling like they need a boost to remain relevant.
DMac talks about Josh Allen’s visit today with the Denver Broncos, and if the accuracy issues should be a concern for John Elway. DMac mentions Paxton Lynch going to the gun range, and wants people to think about why the young QB would do something like that. The guys decide if Baker Mayfield is a franchise changer, and who is more valuable between Baker Mayfield & Saquon Barkley, or Drew Brees & Terrell Davis. The guys take some calls on what the Broncos should do in the draft, including trading back from No. 5 overall. Big Al loves the idea of pairing Lamar Jackson with Saquon Barkley in the draft, and DMac gives Al some information about Lamar Jackson’s mom & her influence on his teams. The fellas remember Joe Paterno, and Big Al mentions how quickly time flies. Al talks about flying home to see a playoff game, and DMac asks if there is interest in seeing the Avs take on the Predators at Pepsi Center.
The guys talk about meaningful hockey, and why in the world Big Sexy is rooting against the Avs in the playoffs for no reason. Big Al tells Josh Allen if things work out, he will fall to the No. 5 pick overall, and DMac finds out which players Al would be okay with drafting at No. 5. DMac likes the way things are lining up for the Nuggets as they face the Portland Trail Blazers at Pepsi Center. Big Al mentions what playoff seeds have the best chance at advancing in the West, and DMac wonders what motivation is there for Portland to win tonight. The boys talk about WRESTLEMANIA & if the athletes in the WWE wrestling ring can hang with the NBA & NFL’s top athletes in competition. Big Al says the Masters was real, and DMac says there’s nothing wrong with going to scripted entertainment.
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