After the Buzzer

Kent Babb of the Washington Post stops by to talk about his upcoming book "Across the River: Life, Death and Football in an American City," which details the triumphs and tragedies of the team at New Orleans' Edna Karr High School.

The Ringer's John Gonzalez joins us to talk about various NBA topics, including Joel Embiid's knee injury, Ben Simmons' free-throw shooting and John's recent piece about TNT's coverage of The Association.

Rob Burger, who led Lampeter-Strasburg to the 1994 PIAA baseball championship and later pitched in the Phillies' organization, talks about his career, his current role as a police officer and what it's like to watch his son Tyler pitch for Solanco.

 

 

David Jones of Pennlive.com joins Mike Gross and Gordie Jones to discuss the induction into the Basketball Hall of Fame of Villanova coach Jay Wright.

Delaware County Daily Times sports columnist Jack McCaffery joins us to assess the Sixers' prospects, with the playoffs approaching.

Long-time NFL chronicler Ray Didinger joins Mike Gross and Gordie Jones to discuss the Eagles' draft (spoiler alert: He REALLY likes Devonta Smith), as well as the progress of holdover QB Jalen Hurts (jury's still out, but Ray is intrigued). In addition, Ray discusses the special relationship he enjoyed with Tommy McDonald, the Birds' late Hall of Fame wide receiver.

Paul Domowitch of Philly.com joins Mike Gross and Gordie Jones to discuss the NFL Draft.

Philly.com sports columnist Mike Sielski joins Mike Gross and Gordie Jones to discuss his upcoming book, "The Rise: Kobe Bryant and the Pursuit of Immortality," as well as his recent column about Nike turning its back on the mom-and-pop stores that made it the colossus it now is.

Mike Gross and Gordie Jones yak about instant replay in sports, as well as Penn State's mysterious Blue-White Weekend and whether the Sixers can get to the Finals.

David Jones of Pennlive.com joins Mike Gross and Gordie Jones to discuss the NCAA Tournament, which was culminated by Baylor's championship-game rout of Gonzaga.