Distant Replay

Ben George
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Distant Replay

The Distant Replay podcast goes back and relives some of the greatest sporting events of all-time. Join us as we watch these games over again years later and discuss our takeaways, run through scenarios, and answer some important questions. Each episode will feature one game and we'll have a good time doing it.

  1. AUG 28

    Wild CFB Fact: Randall Cunningham, Hall of Fame...Punter?

    If you think back to the NFL in the 80s and 90s and think about the best quarterbacks in the league, Randall Cunningham is probably near the top of your list. The former NFL MVP and mutli-year All-Pro was the face of the Philadelphia Eagles and eventually led one of the greatest offensive seasons with the Vikings in 1998.  But most people wouldn't remember that he was much more than a quarterback. In fact, he might be more decorated as a punter.  Join us as we look back on this wild college football fact, tell a few stories, and share some pretty remarkable stats from this UNLV great.

    11 min

  2. MAR 24

    True Crime Sports - LSU and Dolphins RB Cecil Collins

    Cecil 'The Diesel' Collins burst onto the college football scene at LSU in the mid-90s and looked like he would become the next great SEC running back alongside Kevin Fault in Baton Rouge. Despite off-field problems, Collins still got a chance in the NFL with the Miami Dolphins thanks to his incredible size and speed.  Collins' career never materialized due to his issues away from football and he would eventually serve 13 years in jail.  We'll tell you his story today on this True Crime Sports edition of Distant Replay. Subscribe to us on YouTube for more old games and true crime sports: https://bit.ly/466gU5S

    24 min

  3. MAR 15

    Opening Night at the Dean Dome - #1 UNC vs #3 Duke - January 18, 1986

    Today we go back to January 18, 1986 for the first game played inside the newly-constructed Dean Smith Student Activity Center on the campus of the University of North Carolina. Opening a new arena 18 games into the season seems odd but having an undefeated matchup between Duke and UNC made this a game every fan wanted to be in attendance for.  This might not be a game everyone talks about in this series but it had a lot going for it, including Dean Smith vs Coach K, Johnny Dawkins and Kenny Smith, and another tight rivalry game. Here's some of what we will get into:  Early ESPN College Basketball coverage with Alan Massengale anchoring in studio.  College starts Tito Horford and Scott Skiles in the news. Manual scoreboards Johnny Dawkins living up to the hype he still gets to this day from Duke fans.  Jay Bilas as a 6th man for the Blue Devils.  The legend of Steve Hale and an unexpected journey post basketball.  Go back and watch the game for yourself here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AnM9R3DhAWA

    38 min

  4. MAR 1

    2023 Alabama Baseball Betting Scandal - Brad Bohannon and Bert Neff

    On paper, the 8-6 win by #1 LSU at home against unranked Alabama seemed like another Friday night college baseball game in the SEC. But in the following days, sportsbooks around the country stopped taking bets on Alabama baseball and head coach Brad Bohannon would be fired before the team's next series.  This is the story of the betting scandal that shocked the sport last year. Now that the NCAA has released its finding in the Negotiated Resolution document, we know more about how a man named Bert Neff tried placing a $100,000 bet in Cincinnati with incredible recklessness.  Get all the details on how this day in April brought down a promising head coach and the darker side of legalized sports betting.  If you want to read the NCAA's Negotiated Resolution with the details, check it out here: https://ncaaorg.s3.amazonaws.com/infractions/decisions/Feb2024D1INF_AlabamaPublicNR.pdf

    39 min

  5. FEB 23

    True Crime Sports - Former NBA Player Javaris Crittenton

    Today we have another true crime episode of Distant Replay and we're going to tell you about Javaris Crittenton. A talented one and done basketball player out of Georgia Tech who plead guilty to manslaughter in 2015 and was sentenced for 23 years. It's a story of promise, gangs, locker room drama, and an unexpected early release.  Here's a good detailed account of Crittenton from FOX Sports: https://www.foxsports.com/stories/other/streets-in-my-veins-how-crittenton-went-from-nba-to-facing-murder-gang-charges

    34 min

  6. FEB 19

    True Crime Sports - Former Oakland Raiders OL Barret Robbins

    Barret Robbins was the center for the Oakland Raiders in 2002 when Bill Callahan led the team to Super Bowl XXXVII against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. In the days leading up to the game, he disappeared to Tijuana before returning to the team right before the game.  He never played in that Super Bowl as a result and his life eventually spiraled due to mental health issues. He's faced multiple arrests in his post-NFL career, including an attempted murder charge.  This is the story of Barret Robbins. Subscribe to us on YouTube for more old games and true crime sports: https://bit.ly/466gU5S

    23 min

  7. 09/28/2023

    September 30, 2018 - Ryder Cup Singles: Rory McIlroy vs Justin Thomas

    On the eve of the 2023 Ryder Cup, we go back to the final day of the last Ryder Cup played in Europe. The 2018 competition was 10-6 in favor of the Euros heading into Sunday and play began with as good of a singles match as you'll get at the Ryder Cup. Rory McIlroy, ranked 6th in the world, faced Justin Thomas, ranked 4th in the world, in a match both teams hoped would set the tone for the rest of the day.   We went back to watch that 2018 singles match and look back on Thomas' 1-up win. Here's some of what we discuss after seeing it again: Who was on those two teams compared to this year, including world-beater at the time Francisco Molinari. The setup and home course advantage Europeans are so great at. Was that first hole one of Justin Thomas' best-ever? Rory being Rory on the greens at big moments. Rahm vs Tiger in singles was the nail in the coffin for the US. You can watch the 2018 Ryder Cup match for yourself here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hcQ87ePjs0U Subscribe to us on YouTube for more old games and true crime sports: https://bit.ly/466gU5S

    32 min

  8. 05/19/2023

    True Crime Sports - Len Koenecke Killed By Pilot in Mid-Air

    A day after Len Koenecke was released from the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1935, the outfielder was killed in mid-air by the pilot during a flight to Buffalo. It's a story that would rock social media today, but back then it only created more questions about what went wrong. How did this 31-year-old, who was once called a bright start in the National League, die on his way home from a road trip?  We'll tell you the true crime sports story of Len Koenecke, a promising baseball player who played for Casey Stengel and the Dodgers. A combination of anger and alcohol led to a fight with deadly consequences.    Read more about the incident: https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=3bEcAAAAIBAJ&sjid=MVQEAAAAIBAJ&pg=3806,4267318   If you're new, Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/38GvSUY Follow us: https://twitter.com/distantpodcast

    18 min
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About

The Distant Replay podcast goes back and relives some of the greatest sporting events of all-time. Join us as we watch these games over again years later and discuss our takeaways, run through scenarios, and answer some important questions. Each episode will feature one game and we'll have a good time doing it.

Information

  • Creator
    Ben George
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2024
  • Episodes
    100
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Show Website
    Distant Replay

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