Covino & Rich

Hour 1 - Old Guys in Sports Rule!

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Key takeaways

  • The impact of veteran players like Joe Flacco and Aaron Rodgers in sports highlights the importance of experience and skill even as athletes age.
  • The Dodgers are a dominating force in baseball, prompting discussions about their potential postseason success and the struggle of players like Christian Yelich.
  • Signature plays in sports serve as a reminder of the athletes who create and innovate techniques, with Mookie Betts's jump throw as a current example.

Summary

Celebrating the 'Old Guys' in Sports

In this episode, Kavino and Rich celebrate older athletes in sports who continue to make an impact, focusing on players like Aaron Rodgers and Joe Flacco. They reflect on Flacco’s impressive game where he showcased his veteran skills, tying into a larger discussion about how experienced players can still shine. The discussion includes a light-hearted acknowledgment of their physical transformations while still being competitive athletes.

Dodgers Dominance and Yellich's Struggles

Kavino and Rich discuss the dominance of the Los Angeles Dodgers in the MLB postseason and how they seem unbeatable. They also touch on the struggles of Christian Yelich and the need for him to step up for his team. The hosts remark on how Yelich's performance impacts the team and the narrative around him, drawing comparisons to other struggling players.

Mookie Betts and Signature Plays

The episode highlights Mookie Betts's impressive fielding play that resembled Derek Jeter's famous jump throw. Kavino and Rich discuss the idea of patented plays in sports and how certain athletes are associated with specific moves that transcend the game, urging listeners to think about other signature plays from various sports. They engage the audience to share their thoughts on iconic sports maneuvers.

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Show notes

C&R celebrate Friday & all the old guys in sports who ruled! Sam jumps the Santa gun & Flacco and Rodgers get love. Dodgers just superior? They talk Yelich struggles & Mookie Betts possibly not getting enough credit! Plus, Mookie does Jeter "jump play." Who else in sports has patented plays? 

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