Outta Bounds

Happy Father's Day to all the dads and dads-to-be out there. This week's show touches on the World Cup and the allure to fans from all over the world. John, Mark and Doda discuss why everyone is so intrigued by it and what the USA's absence from it means for youth soccer. The Detroit Pistons hired Dwane Casey to be their next head coach and while John and Mark don't mind the hire - Doda has a problem with the process of his hiring and lack of hiring a GM. What does Miguel Cabrera's injury mean to the Tigers and his legacy? The boys have lots to say about it. Doda's solution might surprise you. John, Mark and Doda also dive into the Kawhi Leonard fiasco in San Antonio and whether or not he should really look to land in LA. Are some of the biggest names in golf really nerds? John has an interesting take on their failures in this year's US Open.

Doda, Frank, John and Mark discuss takeaways from the NBA Finals. What were the biggest moments that stood out? Did the NBA get the Finals MVP right? Mark and Frank agree but Doda and John have a different take. Should Steph Curry have been awarded MVP? Doda certainly thinks so. What did this NBA Finals do for the LBJ vs. MJ debate? Can LeBron ever be the GOAT? The boys discuss. Where does LeBron go for here and can he improve his chances for GOAT?

Did the Warriors do more than just "take care of business" at home by winning both games? Doda thinks the outcome has changed for the Finals. Steph Curry realizes he's about to win his 3rd NBA championship with zero Finals MVP trophies and he's not going to let that happen. The Detroit Pistons seem to be on the verge of another bad coaching hire. Doda explains why John Beilein should get the gig. Unlike the Detroit Pistons in recent years, the Tigers did not make a draft mistake with the #1 overall pick in the MLB Draft. It might be time to forego the tradition of sports champions visiting the White House.

Doda Lulgjuraj wonders how JR Smith is even allowed to play basketball in the NBA after pulling a stunt like that boneheaded play at the end of regulation in game 1. Doda also believes the referees escalated the ending of the game which led to Tristan Thompson's ejection and unnecessary chatter at the end of the game. People might be upset about the overturned charge call on Kevin Durant but the right call was made. Can the Cavs recover after such a devastating loss?

In the 47th episode of Outta Bounds - Mark and Doda take a deep dive into the NBA Conference Finals. Doda sticks with his picks while trying to sway Mark over to the "good side." What's with all the blowouts in the playoffs, anyways?  Doda thinks it's a joke that the Las Vegas Golden Knights are in the NHL Stanley Cup Finals. Have they really earned the title "Hockeytown?" Should that be a Detroit-only nickname?  Becky Hammond's name is floating around for head coaching vacancies in the NBA. Is there room for a female in a male-dominated sports spectrum? Should the Pistons hire her

In episode 45, Mark and Doda discuss the NBA Conference Finals. Doda thinks both series are already over while Mark is sticking with LeBron James and the Cavs in the East - and the Rockets in the West. The Detroit Tigers are all of a sudden competing for 1st place in the AL Central Division. Is there really anything to it or is this a temporary thing? Did Miguel Cabrera lose fans with his comments about not playing while he's hurt? You have to hear Doda's take on it. What will the Michael Jordan documentary do for the MJ-LeBron debate?

In this episode, Steve, Mark and Doda dive into Round 2 of the NBA Playoffs and make predictions for every remaining series. According to their thoughts - the West Finals will begin long before the East Finals are determined.  Doda thinks "The Process" ends in Game 7 at Boston. The guys disagree. Listen to hear if any of them are giving the Jazz or the Pelicans a chance in the West. Did the Detroit Lions quench the thirst of fans? Steve and Doda grade the Lions draft and reveal whether the team's needs were appropriately addressed.

This week the guys recap week 1 of the NBA playoffs and discuss where things go from here. Can LeBron James get the Cavs out of their slump and advance to the next round and beyond? Is there any reason to believe the Warriors and Rockets don't face each other in the Western Conference Finals?  Doda says pump the brakes on the "tanking" celebration despite the Sixers success so far. Steve and Doda go week-by-week and make their way-too-early predictions before the NFL season even begins.

Mark and Doda go through every NBA Playoff series and make predictions all the way through the NBA Finals. Doda has one favorite on upset alert in the first round. Both, Mark and Doda have some bold predictions. Doda revisits a major problem with the MLB. In addition to the season - Doda highlights why the MLB is struggling despite having major interest in players like Shohei Ohtani. Is everyone tired of coach Gregg Popovich's tactics at the podium? Mark and Doda discuss. 

In this episode - Doda, Mark and Steve discuss the final stretch of the NBA season.  Doda makes a strong case for his choice which Mark says won't even finish in the top 3 in MVP voting. Mark has some strong feelings about what the Pistons should do with Stan Van Gundy. Are the Detroit Tigers better than most expected? Mark and Doda discuss the differences they've noticed early in the season. Does MLB have a problem? Yes. Is it length of game? Doda says NO. The boys also discuss Tiger Woods' impact on the Masters.

In this episode - Doda raises the question of whether Tom Izzo and the MSU basketball program is overrated.  He also dives into why LeBron super fans make it so difficult to enjoy his skillset on the court. There's ANOTHER football league in the works which raises the question: do we really need more football? Isn't the NFL and college season enough? Big Papi thinks Opening Day should be a national holiday, do you?

In episode 39, Doda Lulgjuraj sparks the conversation of whether or not John Beilein needs to be considered the best basketball coach in the state of Michigan. What's in store for these two teams as they prepare for March Madness? Is it championship or bust for MSU? How far do you have the Wolverines going? Is Lonzo Ball finally the player some thought he would be? How much better has he been in the last 9 games? And why do professional sports teams still tank?

In this episode - Doda, Mark and Frank discuss the NCAA basketball scandal and what it means for college basketball. Who is to blame? Is it all on the coaches? What do they expect to see in the home stretch of the NBA? Is LeBron getting back to the Finals? Is Golden State playing playoffs basketball now? Who is a bigger threat to GSW? And, is the MLB addressing the right changes? Dive into that and so much more with Outta Bounds.

In this episode - the guys discuss the real threats to the Golden State Warriors. Are the Houston Rockets to be taken seriously? Should the NBA change its playoff format? The guys discuss whether or not Stan Van Gundy is an overrated coach and his role in the future of the Detroit Pistons. Justin Verlander fires back at MLB writers. Is he right about the road to the World Series going through Houston?

00-04 Introduction 04-07 NBA trade winners 07-17 Are the Cavs going to the Finals? 17-22 LeBron & Love dynamic 22-31 Cavs future 31-35 Pistons current situation 35-43 Blake Griffin Effect 43-55 Matt Patricia in Detroit 55-57 SuperBowl recap 57-1:01 Tigers over/under 1:01-1:06 Winter Olympics  

00-04 Introduction 04-20 Blake Griffin in Detroit 20-36 LeBron James reacts to players being traded 36-43 LeBron to Golden State? 43-48 The Real King in Cleveland 48-1:00 Where is LeBron going? 1:00-1:08 MLB Boycott

00-06 Introduction 06-32 MSU Scandal           Impact           #Izzo / #Dantonio 32-45 Team #LeBron vs. Team #Steph 45-48 #NBAFinals Preview: Too Early? 48-54 Why #NBA is killing it 54-59 Is #OKC a threat in the West? 59-1:12 Federer the #GOAT? 1:12-1:15 Quick Hits

00-08 Introduction 08-13 Super Bowl Preview 13-19 Brady vs. Jordan GOAT talk 19-28 Super Bowl Picks 28-43 Cavs State of Emergency 43-49  Chris Paul's Impact on Houston 49-55 Is Houston a Threat to Golden State? 55-58 Conference Finals 58-1:03 Cavs' Future 1:03-1:06 NBA All Star 1:06-1:16 SVG: Coaching For His Job?      

00-04 Introduction 04-15 Lions coaching search 15-22 Pistons struggles 22-28 IT returns to Cavs 28-40 Athletes coming back from injury 40-51 MSU basketball 51-56 Super Bowl picks 56-1:03 High School basketball drama 1:03-1:06 CFP picks Quick hits

In this episode - Mark realizes he's "doing it wrong." We also discuss the biggest sports stories of the year, that stood out most to us.   Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!