Can’t Sleep: The Drive 7/26/18
Jul 26, 2018, 6:03 PM
Thursday July 26th, 2018
The Drive with Big Al & DMac LIVE in studio! Patrick Saunders of the Denver Post joins the show to talk about Tapia’s sac fly play, and says he’s never seen a play like that before. Former Broncos WR Brandon Stokley joins the show to break down the tour of Dove Valley’s new facilities this year.
DMac dives into the Rockies game last night, and the controversial fan interference on an Alex Bregman hit. Al compares the fan interference to the Steve Bartman play, and DMac highlights Nolan Arenado’s RBI on the Tapia ‘sac fly’ play, and Charlie Blackmon’s redemption walk-off HR. Also, Al previews the media tour of the Denver Broncos’ new facilities at Dove Valley. In the Big 3, DMac compliments Mike Evans, and Big Al notes the gifts Kyle Shanahan received from Lil Wayne for naming his kid after the famous rapper. Big Al is excited about Charlie Blackmon’s walk-off against the defending champs, and says LeVeon Bell needs to pay close attention to the deal Todd Gurley signed. Patrick Saunders of the Denver Post joins the show to talk about Tapia’s sac fly play, and says he’s never seen a play like that before. Al is encouraged by Tyler Anderson & Jon Gray, and Patrick says that’s the way Colorado’s starting pitching has been performing for much of the year. Listen to the interview HERE!
In Football @ 4, Al & DMac talk about the Dove Valley reveal after all the construction, and Al wants to know what’s going on with Carlos Henderson. DMac is interested in the news about Adam Gotsis & Shane Ray, and what Joe Ellis plans to do with the stadium naming rights. Also, how the Broncos PR staff handles controversy. Former Broncos WR Brandon Stokley joins the show to break down the tour of Dove Valley’s new facilities this year. Stokley says the team meeting room is state-of-the-art and seating accommodates the big guys nicely. Stokley mentions the training room and the cryotherapy chambers available to the players, as well as the upgraded cold & hot tubs. Stokley points out Denver’s commitment to excellence, and says the tour made him want to play in the NFL just one more year. Listen to the interview HERE! The guys talk about the Facebook drop in market value, and if the new wave of Snapchat & Instagram is upon us. Al talks about how sports fans consume their media now, and DMac mentions the accommodations stadiums have been adding for the social media-savvy. Big Al gives DMac his big sleeper for Training Camp 2018, and DMac believes Devontae Booker will be the starter in Week 1 for the Broncos over Royce Freeman.
DMac asks Big Al if barriers should be installed to prevent fans from leaning over into the field of play at Coors & around the MLB, and Al says it should be left alone. DMac makes fun of the Astros fan that cost his team a triple at the Rockies game last night. Big Al laughs about Jimmy Garoppolo’s date with porn star Kiara Mia, and we hear audio from Garoppolo about his life off the field. Big Al laughs at the Ramos Law text line, and DMac puts Jeff Heuerman on blast for dating Lisa Ann. Also, DMac lays out what to expect from the first few days of Training Camp 2018.
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