Mid-Days With Bob Cooney 97.5 The Fanatic - Beasley Media Group

We dive into some of Nick Nurse’s post games comments after a Game 2 win .  

We hit the text lines for move reactions about yesterday in Philly sport

We finish up the show with our expectations for the weekend

How do you feel about the physical nature of this Sixers vs Knicks

The Phillies have been rolling lately and all has to do with how great the Phillies starting pitching has been.

The Knicks bench players returned to earth a little bit last night. Can the Sixers role players continue to improve through the series?

How do the Sixers continue to improve as they look to even up the series?

We go to the phones and get your reactions to Embiid’s 50 point night

What are the biggest need for the Eagles as we head into the 2nd and 3rd rounds

Bob Cooney, Bill Colarulo, and Tom Alvord are in and breakdown the crazy day in Philadelphia Sports yesterday.

Joel Embiid is truly something special. The guys reflect on him dominating while battling through injuries.

Where should the Eagles go in the 2nd rd of the NFL Draft?

(00:00-19:09) Bob’s talked with his NBA inside circle and most of them believe this series will be 2-2 heading back to New York. 

(19:24-33:56) DeAnthony Melton looks like he’ll be back, do we believe it and how much does he help? Bob calls upon Buddy Hield to light a spark for a 2nd unit that’s been lifeless.

(34:10-41:27) Quickly Bob & Amy discuss the NFL draft, what they want the Eagles to do and what the Eagles will do.

(41:34-1:02:01) Amy harkens back to Joel Embiid’s postgame comments and his confidence that the Sixers will win the series. Bob poses a prompt for everyone calling in: You need to see ___ from ____ in game 3.

(1:02:15-1:14:14) Callers weigh in to answer Bob’s prompt, Tobias Harris, bench scoring, and toughness are common themes. Bob does not subscribe to the idea that playing great defense is an excuse for not scoring on offense.

(1:14:20-1:22:36) Are the 76ers actually the better team in this series?

(1:22:42-1:42:44) Alaa Abdelnaby joins the show! Alaa Abdelnaby joins Bob Cooney and Amy Fadool to prepare for the 76ers' must-win game 3.  Alaa reviews the crazy ending of game 2 and gives a surprising answer! Then looking ahead to game 3, Alaa weighs in on Joel Embiid's motivation, what a healthy DeAnthony Melton brings to the table, and who Alaa needs to see step up in tonight's game.

(1:42:59-1:54:43) A caller asks for more from Embiid, Bob reviews Joel’s playoff shortcomings but  the midday show agrees that fans shouldn’t question Embiid’s leadership. Ray HATES Tom Thibodeau.

(1:54:57-2:00:37)We hear from the text line, Ray has another rant, and can this team rebound for 48 minutes!

(2:00:35-2:21:57) NFL Draft talk, Bob & Amy share who they want the Eagles to pick with emphasis on cornerback and contingency plans whether the Birds trade up or stay at 22.

(2:22:12-2:32:44) Ray plays back the week in review highlighting slips of the tongue and the funniest moments of the past week.

(2:32:50-2:40:40) Bob & Amy go on the record and give their predictions for game 3.

(00:00-21:28) NFL Draft talk, Bob & Amy share who they want the Eagles to pick with emphasis on cornerback and contingency plans whether the Birds trade up or stay at 22.

(21:42-32:14) Ray plays back the week in review highlighting slips of the tongue and the funniest moments of the past week.

(32:29-40:19) Bob & Amy go on the record and give their predictions for game 3.