Friday, March 8, 2019
The duo cover a gamut of sports-related topics, ranging from Saturday's Arizona-Arizona State basketball game to the Yahoo! Sports story on LSU basketball coach Will Wade.
The pair conclude this week's segment discussing the weekend's action on the college basketball hardwood, before handing out their pick for player of the year.
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Monday, March 4, 2019
The University of Arizona baseball team hosts a three-game home series this weekend against College of Charleston, and you can watch the action for free!
CoC, who enter the weekend set with a 9-3 record, have won series against a ranked University of Connecticut squad, while also beating former national champion Coastal Carolina, 8-5.
First pitch for the first two games against Charleston is at 6 p.m., with the final contest starting at 1 p.m. on Sunday.
Arizona is coming off a series against the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, with the Wildcats winning two out of three over the Panthers.
Contest winners must come to the Tucson Local Media office located at 7225 N. Mona Lisa Road to pick up their tickets.
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Monday, February 25, 2019
The latest chapter in what's been a long and turbulent 12 months for Arizona basketball coach Sean Miller took another turn on Monday.
Miller will reportedly be subpoenaed to testify in a federal trial, according to Yahoo! Sports. Miller will be joined by current LSU coach Will Wade at the trial, which will be held on April 22.
The development comes less than a month after longtime Miller assistant coach Mark Phelps was suspended by the University because of an undisclosed academic manner. Former assistant Emanuel 'Book' Richardson has pled guilty to federal bribery charges as well.
According to Yahoo! Sports, Joe Pasternack, who served as an assistant coach under Sean Miller before taking the head coaching role at California-Santa Barbara, is also alleged to have been a middleman between former sports agent Christian Dawkins, who is facing federal charges, and Miller.
Read the full Yahoo! Sports report here, and stay tuned for future developments in the case at TucsonWeekly.com.
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Friday, February 22, 2019
The dynamic duo of Christopher Boan and Tyler Vondrak break down why Oregon State is the most disappointing team in the Pac-12, before delving into their picks for the weekend's games.
Vondrak lists a series of weekend games from coast to coast that he's betting on, giving the fine listeners an inside scoop on the best bets over the next few days.
Tune in each Friday to catch the pair's podcast, as both break down the latest in University of Arizona and Pac-12 news.
Tags: Tucson Weekly , Tyler Vondrak , Christopher Boan , Sean Miller , Arizona Wildcats , Pac-12 , Oregon State Beavers , Wayne Tinkle , College Basketball , Jay Wright , Image
Thursday, February 21, 2019
The Arizona Wildcats will look to snap their longest losing streak in three decades tonight, as the Cal Bears come to town.
The Wildcats (14-12, 5-8) have lost seven in a row, after falling to Colorado, 67-60, on Sunday afternoon.
The Bears (5-20), meanwhile, have lost 14 straight games, entering tonight's contest with an 0-13 mark in Pac-12 play.
The two heavyweights will tip off at McKale Center at 7 p.m. tonight, with the Wildcats entering as a 13.5-point favorite, according to Vegas.
Who to Watch: The Bears are led offensively by Justice Seung, who's averaging 15 points per game this year, while Paris Austin (11.7), Darius McNeill (11.6) and Matt Bradley (10.4) are also averaging double figures this season.
How to Watch: Tonight's game will be carried at 7 p.m. MST on Fox Sports 1
Will Bill Walton Be There? No, he doesn't work for Fox Sports 1, so he and his comically large barstool will not be in Tucson tonight.
Score Prediction: Arizona wins this one because Cal is in the midst of its worst season in years, 78-60
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Tuesday, February 19, 2019
Lucky for them, however, there is a team of human punching bags descending upon Tucson this Thursday, when the California Bears will play the Wildcats at McKale.
The Bears (5-20, 0-13) and Wildcats (14-12, 5-8) will play at the venerable venue in Tucson at 7 p.m. this Thursday.
Would you like to witness this example of basketball excellence? Well, if so, then you're in luck, as The Weekly is giving away two tickets to the battle royal!
Enjoy the game from the plush navy-blue seats of the 14,655-seat stadium and take solace in the fact that you'll (probably) witness the end of the longest losing streak Arizona will suffer in decades.
Winners of the tickets MUST be able to come to Tucson Local Media's office to collect the tickets. We are located at 725 N. Mona Lisa Rd. You may have a friend or family member pick up the tickets.
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Friday, February 15, 2019
The dynamic duo dissect Arizona's 83-77 loss to Utah and preview the team's game in Boulder on Sunday against the University of Colorado.
They also cover whether anyone can knock off the Washington Huskies in the conference title race, before discussing possible Final Four picks.
Vondrak closes this week's podcast with his patented 'Picks of the Dragon,' covering the college basketball games he's riding with during the weekend.
Tune in each Friday to hear Boan and Vondrak riff on the latest information in sports, building an audio-centric tour de force for the Old Pueblo's only alternative weekly.
Tags: Tucson Weekly , Arizona Wildcats , Tyler Vondrak , Christopher Boan , Tucson , Sean Miller , Arizona Wildcats , Bill Walton , Pac-12 , Washington Huskies , Mike Hopkins , Image
Thursday, February 14, 2019
Wilner, who publishes the well-known 'Pac-12 Hotline' blog series for the Mercury News, delved into the state of affairs in the conference, including the next TV rights negotiations and the future of embattled coaches, like Arizona's Sean Miller.
The award-winning sportswriter touched on the steps he'd take to rebuild the conference's image, in the months after scandals tarnished several of its football and mens basketball members.
Tune in each week for Boan's chats with different persons of-note in the 'Conference of Champions,' touching on a variety of topics that revolve around the Pac-12.
Tags: Jon Wilner , All Bets Are On , Tucson Weekly , The Mercury News , Larry Scott , Sean Miller , College Basketball , NCAA , FBI , Pac-12 Network , Image
Friday, February 8, 2019
The pair also took time to break down the proposed dismissal of Arizona assistant basketball coach Mark Phelps and what his ouster means for Sean Miller's future in Tucson.
They also discussed the state of the Pac-12, covering ASU's 21-point loss at home to Washington State, who the Wildcats play on Saturday night.
The pair finished their podcast with a breakdown of games to bet on on Saturday, with Vondrak highlighting his picks to win each contest.
Tune in to the Weekly's newest show each Friday, as Boan and Vondrak break down all the hard-hitting subjects that are near-and-dear to your heart as a Tucson sports fan.
Tags: Arizona Wildcats , Sean Miller , Tucson Weekly , Mark Phelps , McKale Center , Washington Huskies , Washington State Cougars , Tucson , Arizona , Pac-12 , Ernie Kent , Image
The two covered the state of the Pac-12, with Crepea comparing it to the Southeastern Conference, which he covered for The Montgomery (Alabama) Advertiser, in addition to the latest in the FBI's college basketball investigation.
Crepea, who has covered the University of Oregon Ducks and Auburn Tigers extensively, shares his insights into what the Pac-12 should do to catch up to the SEC, and what can be done to minimize the impact of the FBI's investigation.
You can find Crepea's articles by visiting his author page, located here, and can find him on Twitter at @JamesCrepea.
Tags: All Bets Are On , Podcast , Pac-12 , Sean Miller , Dana Altman , Oregon Ducks , Auburn Tigers , FBI , James Crepea , The Oregonian , Tucson Weekly , Image
