The Game Sports Podcast

The Drive 4-1-21

Scott Nason joins Paul VanWagoner and Andrew Alix, each week on their sports talk show "The Drive", heard weekday's 4-6pm on ESPN Blacksburg www.espnblacksburg.com

On this edition they talk about college basketball and what has transpired so far in the NCAA Tournament, and what to look forward to this weekend in the Final Four, and Scott takes his best shot at this week in sports history trivia.

Butch On Sports 3-31-21

The Game's own Butch Davis from Butch On Sports www.butchonsports.com has his own broadcast of "Butch On Sports", focusing on the Detroit professional, college and high school sports scene. Catch Butch on "The Game" Monday night's on ESPN 1400 and an archive of his shows at www.thegamesportsshow.com.

Highlights of this edition include...NFL clubs today approved at a virtual league meeting an enhanced season structure that beginning in 2021 will feature each team playing 17 regular-season games and three preseason games for the first time.

You can also find Butch On Sports on Facebook.

Mackinaw City at Rudyard Boys B-Ball 3-30-21

Here is the broadcast of the EUP Game of the Week between the Mackinaw City Comets and Rudyard Bulldogs, in boys' basketball regional semifinal action from Rudyard, on Country 105 with Scott Nason and Ray Bell, from Tuesday, March 30.

The Rudyard Bulldogs advanced to the Division 4, Region 26 final, as EJ Suggitt scored 28 points, and Tate Besteman 26, lifting the home team to a 78-55 win. Rudyard (16-2) will face Alanson (14-7) in a regional final on Thursday in Pellston. You can hear that game on Country 105, or online at country105fm.net, with Scott Nason and Ray Bell, starting with the pregame show at 6:45 pm.

The scheduled broadcast of the Rudyard Bulldogs girls' basketball team's regional final against Mackinaw City on Wednesday night will not take place. Mackinaw City had to opt out of the tournament, due to COVID-19. The Bulldogs advance to their first ever quarterfinal and will take on the winner of tonight's Carney-Nadeau vs Ewen-Trout Creek game on Monday at 7:00 pm. The location of the game has yet to be determined. You can hear the game on Country 105, or online at country105fm.net, with Scott Nason and Ray Bell, starting with the pregame show at 6:45 pm.

 

Rudyard vs Cedarville Girls B-Ball 3-29-21

Here is the broadcast of the EUP Game of the Week between the Rudyard Bulldogs and Cedarville Trojans in girls' basketball regional semifinal action from Sault Ste. Marie, on Country 105 with Scott Nason, from Monday, March 29.

The Rudyard Bulldogs advanced to the Division 4, Region 26 final, as they came back after being down double digits, to top the Trojans, 59-46. Chesney Molina had 23 points for the Bulldogs. Rudyard (11-5) will face Mackinaw City (18-2) on Wednesday in Wolverine at 7:00 pm. You can hear that game on Country 105, with Scott Nason and Ray Bell, starting with the pregame show at 7:00 pm.

Our next broadcast of the EUP Game of the Week will be on Tuesday night, as the Rudyard Bulldogs host the Mackinaw City Comets in a boys basketball Division 4, Region 26 semifinal. Scott Nason and Ray Bell will be on the call, starting with the pregame show at 6:45 pm.

 

Sault Girls B-Ball vs Escanaba 3-29-21

Here is the broadcast of the Sault High girls' basketball game against Escanaba, with Dave Watson and Ray Bell, on 1230 WSOO, from Monday, March 29.

The Blue Devils saw their season end in their regional semifinal in Manistique, as the Eskimos won, 78-68. Escanaba advances to the regional final where they will face Ludington. Sault High ends their season at 14-2, which includes another Straits Area Conference title.

We will have Sault High baseball and softball on 1230 WSOO starting in the spring, with Dave Watson.  

Butch On Sports 3-28-21

The Game's own Butch Davis from Butch On Sports www.butchonsports.com has his own broadcast of "Butch On Sports", focusing on the Detroit professional, college and high school sports scene. Catch Butch on "The Game" Monday night's on ESPN 1400 and an archive of his shows at www.thegamesportsshow.com.

Highlights of this edition include...The Detroit Tigers have filled out their 26-man Opening Day roster with 13 pitchers and 13 position players.

You can also find Butch On Sports on Facebook.

And-One 3-28-21

Here is the newest show to hit The Game Entertainment and Media platform, "And-One" with David McCaig Jr. and Scott Nason. 

Presented by Sportscenter Bar and Grill in Soo, Ontario, the basketball launch show features local basketball updates in the Eastern Upper Peninsula, along with NCAA tournament brackets, and lots of NBA talk, including the top teams in the East and the West, Raptors, Pistons and much more!

Mackinaw City at Pickford Boys B-Ball 3-27-21

Here is the broadcast of the EUP Game of the Week between the Mackinaw City Comets and Pickford Panthers in boys' basketball district final action from the Purple Palace, with Scott Nason, on Saturday, March 27.

The Comets improved to 14-4 on the season and advanced to next week's regional semifinal in Rudyard, as they edged out the Panthers, 42-41. The Comets will meet the Rudyard Bulldogs on Tuesday, with the winner advancing to the regional final in Pellston on Thursday. You can hear that game on Country 105, on Tuesday, starting with the pregame show at 6:45 pm.

Our next broadcast in the EUP Game of the Week on Country 105 will be on Monday night in girls' regional semifinal action, as the Rudyard Bulldogs will face the Cedarville Trojans. That game will be in Sault Ste. Marie, and you can hear that game, with Scott Nason, starting with the pregame show at 6:45 pm.

 

Coach's Corner 3-27-21

Here is the podcast of "Coach's Corner" with Dave Watson, heard Saturday mornings from 11:05 - noon on 1230 WSOO. You can also hear the show online at 1230wsoo.com or on the Tune In App.

On this week's show, Dave gives the scores that matter along special guests Carlos Molina, head coach of the Rudyard girls' basketball team, Matt Johnson, head coach of the Pickford boys' basketball team, and Brad Causley, head coach of the Cedarville girls' basketball team.

Coach's Corner will be back next Saturday, April 3, at 11:05 a.m. on 1230 WSOO.

Sault Girls B-Ball at Cheboygan 3-26-21

Here is the broadcast of the Sault High girls' basketball game at Cheboygan, with Dave Watson and Ray Bell, on 1230 WSOO, from Friday, March 26.

The Blue Devils won their third district title in four years, as they knocked off the Chiefs, 73-34, in Division 2, District 34.

The next action for the Blue Devils will be on Monday, as they travel to Manistique to take on Escanaba in a regional semifinal. You can hear that game on 1230 WSOO and online at 1230wsoo.com or on the Tune In App, with Scott Nason and Ray Bell, starting with the tip off show around 6:45 p.m.

Mackinaw City at DeTour Boys B-Ball 3-25-21

Here is the broadcast of the EUP Game of the Week between the Mackinaw City Comets and DeTour Raiders in boys' basketball district semifinal action from DeTour, with Scott Nason, on March 25.

The Comets improved to 13-4 on the season and advanced to the district final, as they knocked off DeTour, 63-54. Kal O'Brien scored 30 points to lead Mackinaw City.

Grant Fountain had 13 points to lead DeTour, who end their season at 7-7.

TheComets advance to the Division 4, District 102 championship on Saturday, as they will face Pickford at the Purple Palace. You can hear that game on Country 105, with Scott Nason, starting with the pregame show around 6:45 p.m.

Pickford vs Cedarville Boys B-Ball 3-25-21

Here is the broadcast of the EUP Game of the Week between the Pickford Panthers and Cedarville Trojans, in boys' basketball district semifinal action from DeTour, with Scott Nason, on March 25.

The Panthers upset the Trojans on a buzzer beater from George Edington, to lift Pickford to a 50-49 win. Eric Huyck had 24 points for the Panthers to lead all scorers, as Pickford improved to 3-11 on the season. 

Cedarville was led by Caleb Kohlmann who scored 22 points, as the Trojans end their season at 7-7.

The Panthers advance to the Division 4, District 102 championship on Saturday, as they will host Mackinaw City. You can hear that game on Country 105, with Scott Nason, starting with the pregame show around 6:45 p.m.

The Hot Seat 3-25-21

Here is the latest edition of "The Hot Seat" with E.J. Russell. This show is live from Mo's Pub in Escanaba, Michigan on Thursday nights, along with co-host Tyler Willette. 

On this edition, EJ and Tyler talk regional and national sports with the NFL, NCAA Football and basketball, MLB, NBA, NHL, along with their gripes and groans, and much more.

The Drive 3-25-21

Scott Nason joins Paul VanWagoner and Andrew Alix, each week on their sports talk show "The Drive", heard weekday's 4-6pm on ESPN Blacksburg www.espnblacksburg.com

On this edition they talk about college basketball and what has transpired so far in the NCAA Tournament, and what to look forward to this weekend, and Scott takes his best shot at this week in sports history trivia.

Butch On Sports 3-24-21

The Game's own Butch Davis from Butch On Sports www.butchonsports.com has his own broadcast of "Butch On Sports", focusing on the Detroit professional, college and high school sports scene. Catch Butch on "The Game" Monday night's on ESPN 1400 and an archive of his shows at www.thegamesportsshow.com.

Highlights of this edition include...the Tigers’ Season Kickoff Tour will take place at Piwok Park with residents of the Fort-Schaefer neighborhood, and at Skinner Playfield for Denby and Yorkshire Woods residents. The neighborhood events will feature giveaway items and youth baseball equipment, and food and beverage will be served with on-site food trucks.

You can also find Butch On Sports on Facebook.