Throwback Thursday!

Our Throwback Thursday of the day is our interview with Wayne Gomes! Gomes was one of the most memorable Closers for the Phillies. Gomes told us all about his time with the Philadelphia Phillies and about his journey to the Big Leagues. Wayne Gomes had a strong fastball on the mound and a great presence off the field. Hear our interview with Wayne!


Wayne Gomes former Phillies Closer -- 4.11.14 16th (11th) Show

Throwback Thursday!

Here is another edition of Throwback Thursday! This Thursday we look back on the time Sports and Rants interviewed former Eagles Wideout Todd Pinkston. Pinky was remember mainly for his ability to leap for jump balls in the end zone and his scoring ability. Pinkston gave us some amazing insight on the Eagles Super Bowl run!

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Todd Pinkston Former Eagles WR -- 3.21.14 15th (8th) Show

Flashback Friday Interview!

On May 2nd 2014 we had the privilege to interview former Philadelphia Eagles CB Bobby Taylor. Mr. Taylor provided us with an interesting perspective from his time with the Eagles. He provided input on what it was like to play not only in the NFL, but in the toughest sports city. Bobby Taylor is still considered one of the toughest and most consistent Corners ever to play for the Birds. Hopefully, our future Eagles will play as tough as him!

Pleas Enjoy!

Throwback Thursday Interview!

Starting today every Thursday we will post a past interview with our thoughts and feelings! It will be an exciting opportunity to hear our past work from over the years! We hope you enjoy!

Below is our interview with former Philadelphia Eagles TE Chad Lewis. This was the first ever professional athlete interview that we did on our show. Chad was more than willing to talk about his career, retirement, and his current tenure with BYU. Chad provided interesting insight on the NFL's expansion into foreign countries specifically China. Mr. Lewis was seen as one of the top NFL Ambassadors in the game, and helped the NFL grow exponentially.

Please Enjoy!

Chad Lewis Former Eagles TE 

Jose Fernandez Spirit Award

We have seen so many athletes gone before their time. Whether it be Nick Adenhart, Roberto Clemente, Dražen Petrović, Sean Taylor, Jerome Brown or the most recent Jose Fernandez. All of these athletes had the talent and potential to become some of the greatest players ever to play. However, their lives were cut short. None will ever play their respective sport again. It is heartbreaking for fans, sport lovers, and the world when this happens. It brings a sense of unrest for anybody who looks at the playing field. Jose Fernandez this past weekend joined the ghosts of many great athletes’ gone before their time. I believe that Major League Baseball should implement the Jose Fernandez Spirit Award.

Jose Fernandez played with such passion and spirit that was unmatched. When he was on the mound, it was clearly the hot ticket to have. Nobody brought as much love to the game as Fernandez. A kid that came from nothing that built himself up. Fernandez tried defecting from Cuba three times, one of which landed him in jail. When he finally did successfully defect, he had to save his mother from drowning. Fernandez built himself up from the bottom; he truly lived the American Dream. He came from nothing, showing such love and passion on the field. He played every game like it was his last. Through injury and disappointment Fernandez was able to bring success, happiness, and joy to his teammates.

We see now that many reporters, players, and fans are pushing for a Jose Fernandez Spirit Award. Like the Roberto Clemente Award, which was created after Clemente's tragic death, the Fernandez Award would be given to those who show passion on and off the field. This award would be for those who truly love the game, and give everything they have to play it. I believe this is the best way to remember someone of his status. Someone that had so much potential who could've been a future CY Young winner and even the first Marlin in the Hall of Fame. Time will heal this terrible wound for the sporting world, but we should never forget Jose Fernandez.

RIP Jose Fernandez

-Brett

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