4 Quarters Radio
On 4 Quarters, listen to sports talk with an irreverent edge and a sense of humor.Founded at Middle Tennessee State University, 4Q takes ...Video Episodes:
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17:22:04 05/09/11
4 Quarters Radio May 6 4th Quarter
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The fourth-quarter curriculum for May 6: --MTSU men's tennis coach Jimmy Borendame joins Scott in advance of the Blue Raiders' appearance in the NCAA Tournament. He talks about taking over a team with several freshmen, how the team matches up with Georgia Tech, and how a team tennis lineup gets assembled, among other topics. --An ex-MTSU tennis player having continued success also gets a shout-out, although it does come with a note of "why not here?" --A brief return to the Rashard Mendenhall situation brings up the issue of free speech. --In the Epic Fails, Scott points out a pro wrestler whose fans got him busted for bank robbery and a winery trying too hard to cater to the baseball crowd. Featured music: "Never Gonna Stop" by Rob Zombie.
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17:12:45 05/09/11
4 Quarters Radio May 6 3rd Quarter
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The third-quarter curriculum for May 6: --NFL draft pick Rod Issac checks in after being made a fifth-round selection of the Jacksonville Jaguars. He talks about missing a funeral to get the call, whether he'd join lawsuits to end the lockout, how he graduated early, and what he has against bald barbers, among other topics. --Moving on to baseball, the Mets' problems come in for discussion, including the likelihood that Jose Reyes is going to get peddled. Scott looks at the potential destinations, finding a couple that would be particularly interesting. Featured music: "My Last" by Big Sean and Chris Brown.
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17:00:44 05/09/11
4 Quarters Radio May 6 2nd Quarter
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The second-quarter curriculum for May 6: --A Twitter conversation sparks an on-air topic (granted, one that was going to be covered anyway, but still). Rashard Mendenhall's Twitter lunacy gets pondered, and Scott fully expects that contract language for NFL players will get altered soon. Mendenhall's remarks are put into perspective when compared to a teammate's more-disturbing indiscretions. --Scott examines the Stanley Cup Playoffs by himself, struggling with the idea of Vancouver being accused of faking penalties. Also, he examines the Washington Capitals and agrees with the idea that it's time for that franchise to make some tough decisions. --In Whodaman, Scott gives props to his favorite team's ace pitcher for living up to the title for a night and also tips the hat to the best hockey team name he's ever heard. Featured music: "Look What the Cat Dragged In" by Poison.
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16:51:52 05/09/11
4 Quarters Radio May 6 1st Quarter
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The first-quarter curriculum for May 6: --All alone in the studio, Scott's free to lay into the NBA Playoffs. He ponders why one of his former co-hosts has suddenly gotten drunk on a little bit of success and why Boston fans are so low on hope that they're excited for a walking glacier to return to the lineup. --Bobby calls up for a little UFC discussion, happy over the success of his picks (4-1) at UFC 130. Steven Seagal's bid to return to solid bad-ass cred also comes up. Featured music: "Never As Good As the First Time" by Sade. Stick around at the end for a brief snippet of the track, and help the show out by purchasing the full download if you like it. Go to starr-rated.blogspot.com for links to buy.
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16:48:12 05/05/11
4 Quarters Radio April 29 4th Quarter
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The fourth-quarter curriculum for April 29: --The crew resumes NBA talk, spotlighting the best single-player performance of the first round. --The fellas also discuss whether the Bulls, Lakers, and Spurs should have been removed from championship conversation after Round 1. And yes, obviously, one was completely removed. --Five problems for potential MLB contenders are spotlighted, and Scott and Mack discuss which one is the biggest red flag. --The Dodgers' ownership situation is examined, and the biggest question is how quickly Frank McCourt should sign up for Financial Peace University. --In the Epic Fails, one MLB franchise aids identity thieves everywhere, an NBA icon gets hurt by tripping on a sunbeam, and a baseball manager tweets angry. Featured music: "Can't Be Satisfied" by the Steve Miller Band.
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16:38:30 05/05/11
4 Quarters Radio April 29 3rd Quarter
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The third-quarter curriculum for April 29: --Bobby gets some time to stretch out on his UFC 130 picks. Also beginning: the Great UFC Wing Wager Part II. --The fellas examine the Madden cover bracket and discuss Peyton Hillis's upset win. A potential nomination for another EA Sports title's cover comes up in the conversation. --In Medal Stand, Los Guys talk trash, and the people who did so better than anyone else. Unsurprisingly, someone busts out a total homer pick, but at least he can back it up. --The guys start into some NBA playoff conversation, weighing the possibility of the Memphis Grizzlies ending the Spurs prematurely. One host still was not convinced, and therefore, we now call him "wrong." Featured music: "Electric Love" by Dirty Vegas.
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16:29:15 05/05/11
4 Quarters Radio April 29 2nd Quarter
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The second-quarter curriculum for April 29: --Hockey Correspondent Jimi Russell returns to discuss some second-round action in the Stanley Cup Playoffs, starting with the Predators not putting up much fight against the Canucks in Game 1. --Scott invites Jimi to take a look back at Round 1 and name some highlights. --Some handicapping of Round 2 calls for lots of goals in a series that turned out not to go that long and a surprising lack of scoring in a series out west. --Jimi offers his pick for the Hart Trophy winner, expecting one of the finalists to keep it in the family. --In Whodaman, Blaize mans up in his Whodaman debut and picks a guy who killed one of his teams for a night. Mack gives shouts to a team that died hard, and Scott gives props to God's Gift. Literally. Featured music: "Waitin' On the Sky" by Steve Earle.
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16:16:16 05/05/11
4 Quarters Radio April 29 1st Quarter
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The first-quarter curriculum for April 29: --Early recording problems lead to a slightly abrupt start, but the fellas jump right into NFL Draft Round 1 discussion. Blaize talks up Jake Locker, the Titans' new quarterback, and everyone digs into the top picks by their respective teams. --Other picks get checked out for genius, idiocy, or simple oddity. Nick Fairley, Julio Jones, Mark Ingram, and others get examined. Featured music: "I Should Have Known" by the Foo Fighters. Stick around at the end for a brief snippet of the track, and help the show out by purchasing the full download if you like it. Go to starr-rated.blogspot.com for links to buy.
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16:32:32 04/24/11
4 Quarters Radio April 22 4th Quarter
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The fourth-quarter curriculum for April 22: --Scott and Mack move into the NBA Playoffs, and Mack starts by getting plenty torqued over the Bulls' lackluster showings against the Pacers. Both guys ponder how the Bulls have been able to escape. --Mack sounds like he's cooling off on his pick of Oklahoma City for the NBA Finals, while Scott is beginning to warm up to the idea. --Mack is prepared to go out on one other limb in the Western Conference, while Scott appears worried that the team's star is more capable of shooting his team out of the playoffs. --A national radio host's "surprise pick" gets debunked by that team's one-man-band appearance. --In the Epic Fails, Mack piles on a pitcher committing the Balk From Hell, while Scott shakes his head at a popular cliche taken way too literally. Featured music: "Prayin'" by Plan B.
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16:20:13 04/24/11
4 Quarters Radio April 22 3rd Quarter
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The third-quarter curriculum for April 22: --Scott and Mack break down a group of baseball's top rookies, most of whom are performing well early on in the season. A couple of weeks late, the fellas also discuss their Rookie of the Year picks, a few of which need to go back to the drawing board. --Young guns in Baltimore and Tampa appear to be paper tigers, while Seattle and Toronto may have some bright futures ahead. --Being the kind, considerate boss that he is, Scott allows Mack to make new ROY picks. He almost gets through it. Featured music: "Basketball Jones" by Cheech and Chong feat. Tyrone Shoelaces.
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16:09:24 04/24/11
4 Quarters Radio April 22 2nd Quarter
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The second-quarter curriculum for April 22: --Before Logan goes off to chase extra credit points, he gets to share his thoughts on Scott and Blaize both agreeing on the Titans picking Nick Fairley. --4Q Hockey Correspondent Jimi Russell checks in for the second straight week to talk Stanley Cup Playoffs. --Scott ponders why the Preds-Ducks series is the only one with suspensions and why goaltenders are getting biblically pimp-smacked. --Jimi also admits that he'd be perfectly okay with one of his Stanley Cup finalists being poleaxed in the first round. --Mack laments the collapse of his Rangers, and Scott asks Jimi to forecast some "upsets." --In Whodaman, Mack applauds disruptive fans, but only as long as Mark Cuban gets clocked in the process. Jimi shouts out to an entire city, with particular love to two magnificent bastards who play there. Scott goes to high school baseball and college softball for his honors. Featured music: "Pit Stop (Take Me Home)" by Nathaniel Merriweather.
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15:57:51 04/24/11
4 Quarters Radio April 22 1st Quarter
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The first-quarter curriculum for April 22: --Scott and Mack are joined in the studio by TitansTouchdown.com co-editor Blaize Pennington, comparing his mock draft with Scott's. --A few picks agree, but the discussion highlights several disagreements, as well. Topics include why the Vikings need a PR pick, where Da'Quan Bowers' stock will finally bottom out, and why the Dolphins are better off avoiding Mark Ingram. Featured music: "Destroy Everything You Touch" by Ladytron. Stick around at the end for a brief snippet of the track, and help the show out by purchasing the full download if you like it. Go to starr-rated.blogspot.com for links to buy.
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23:08:47 04/17/11
4 Quarters Radio April 15 4th Quarter
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The fourth-quarter curriculum for April 15: --4Q's hockey correspondent Jimi Russell checks in to discuss some Stanley Cup Playoffs. Jimi goes in a surprising direction when asked what Game 1 was the best for him. --Mack wants Jimi's thoughts on the Rangers-Capitals series, and Scott has to offer a boo. --Scott springs one on Jimi, asking him what his day with the Stanley Cup would entail if he had been able to make it to the League. --Jimi stays with one of his previous Finals picks, but is a bit shaky on the other one. --Jimi offers an Epic Fail before hitting the road, throwing Kobe under the bus for gay-bashing a ref. Bobby finally disowns his favorite team's would-be savior and Mack reminds a Celtic to keep his eye on the ball. Logan ponders the wisdom of running from the cops, Drew wonders when Ozzie Guillen went off his medication, and Scott notes some ill-chosen words from a pitcher's wife. Logan also offers some words of wisdom for wives everywhere. Featured music: "The Ballad of Mona Lisa" by Panic at the Disco.
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22:58:01 04/17/11
4 Quarters Radio April 15 3rd Quarter
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The third-quarter curriculum for April 15: --The fellas return to the NBA Playoffs talk, covering the rest of the first-round series and getting into the teams they expect to see in the Finals. Mack has an early start to the ascent of a new power in the West, while Andrew sees one last shot at glory for the league's oldest team. --The trumpets herald a rousing game of Medal Stand, and Los Guys ponder their top candidates for NBA Coach of the Year. Mack works hard to be different, and presents a very worthy alternative candidate. Featured music: "Goin' Down" by The Pretty Reckless.
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22:45:05 04/17/11
4 Quarters Radio April 15 2nd Quarter
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The second-quarter curriculum for April 15: --While the fellas wait for the call from MTSU football coach Rick Stockstill, they move into handicapping some of the NBA playoff series. Scott's despondent over the Pacers having to face the Bulls, and there's a surprising undercurrent of excitement for Philly against Miami. --Once Coach Stock calls, Scott gets the questions right into spring practice. Stockstill discusses the quarterback competition and how the offense is improving in terms of ball security from last season's turnover-prone mess. --Scott hounds the coach until he actually names a few guys who thrust themselves into discussion for starting spots. Also, Stock offers a possible successor for MTSU's ongoing line of dangerous pass rushers. --New coordinators Willie Simmons and Steve Ellis get discussed in terms of their impact on their first spring in their positions. --Finally, Scott asks the coach's opinion about his former receiver Garrett Andrews suing the NFL. --The fellas skip the 10-minute warning and head straight into Whodaman. Bobby stays local, giving props to the MTSU baseball team for hanging tough against the top team in America. Mack shouts out to the MTSU lacrosse team (who knew?) while the others head to the pros. Andrew honors skill in cream-pie application and Logan gives love to a pitcher who can rip, while Scott gives respect to a coach who improved his team after losing a big name. Featured music: "Will Do" by TV on the Radio.
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22:36:56 04/17/11
4 Quarters Radio April 15 1st Quarter
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The first-quarter curriculum for April 15: --Scott and Mack are joined by MTSU head men's basketball coach Kermit Davis. They discuss new recruits like forward Jacquez Rozier and the potential for other newcomers to change the team's offensive focus. --Scott asks the coach to compare the size of next year's roster to any other he's coached over his career. --New assistant coach Monte Towe is brought up for discussion, and Coach Davis breaks down what Towe's experience will bring to the staff. --Davis discusses how this season will resonate in his mind, noting missed opportunities and the youth of the squad. --Coach Davis discusses a NCAA-or-nothing mentality among the fan base and how they need to put less stock in what they read online. --Once the coach is off the line, Scott and Mack stroll into baseball talk. Josh Hamilton's broken arm is the Injury of the Week, and the Prof and the Intern disagree on who's to blame for the overaggressive play. --Finally, the discussion concludes with rankings of the top up-the-middle groups in baseball. Scott has a surprising reaction to the Braves being in the conversation, and Mack's equally surprising about Boston being out of the top 9. Featured music: "The Afterlife" by Paul Simon. Stick around at the end for a brief snippet of the track, and help the show out by purchasing the full download if you like it. Go to starr-rated.blogspot.com for links to buy.
01/18/11