The Morning Rant with Dave Garner

The Morning Rant with Dave Garner | From the NFL to the Fairway: 34 Years of Giving Back

2 h 39 min · 3. juni 2026
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What happens when a former NFL lineman, a sports radio veteran, and thirty-four years of community generosity collide on a perfect North Georgia morning? Hosts Dave Garner and John Davis broadcast live from the 34th Annual John Davis Golf Classic at Bent Tree Golf Club, raising over a million dollars for Georgia Mountains Hospice. They cover Drake London's massive Falcons extension, MLB salary cap talk, NIL legislation, NHL and NBA playoffs, and the explosive rise of pickleball — all while welcoming guests and serving the community that built them. Dave’s X Account: https://x.com/DaveGarner777 [https://x.com/DaveGarner777] Big John Davis X’s Account: https://x.com/JohnDavis_65 [https://x.com/JohnDavis_65] Billy D's FB Account: https://www.facebook.com/people/Billy-Dowd/100057229730458/# [https://www.facebook.com/people/Billy-Dowd/100057229730458/] Will’s X Account: https://x.com/wil24cooper [https://x.com/wil24cooper] Got a hot take? Text us at 866-888-OPIG! www.sportspigradio.com [http://www.sportspigradio.com] Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/thesportspig] Android App [https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.thesportspig937.app&utm_source=na_Med] ios App [https://apps.apple.com/us/app/the-sports-pig/id6752787078] Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/themorningrant_wpgy?igsh=MWpycjU5bjdpZGozMg%3D%3D] YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@TheMorningRant] Advertise With Us Want to reach loyal, engaged listeners who support local businesses? Advertise on our shows and put your brand in front of the right audience. Click below and an account executive will contact you. Advertise with Us [https://www.sportspigradio.com/advertise-with-us/] Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Golf Tournament Welcome 02:14 Weather, Venue, and Shoutouts at Bent Tree 04:17 Origin Story: How the John Davis Classic Began 06:29 Broadcasting Roots and Station History 08:19 Sports Headlines: Braves, Falcons, and NFL News 16:23 Drake London Extension and NFL Salary Cap Talk 18:23 MLB Payroll and Baseball Strike Talk 20:13 Braves Update and College Baseball Super Regionals 28:11 Georgia Tech Baseball and the Transfer Portal 32:40 Recruiting Culture and Division One Dreams 37:07 Station Growth, Upcoming Events, and Announcements 40:07 Hour Two: More Golf, Guests, and Community Coverage 42:22 Station Owner Darren Sutherland Joins the Show 51:07 Gina Penley and Georgia Mountains Hospice 54:54 Pickleball Explosion and Jamming for Joy Tournament 01:01:14 Joy House Ministry and Community Impact 01:05:22 Military Tribute and Veterans Stories 01:09:30 Hour Three: NIL Legislation Deep Dive 01:35:15 NFL Offseason News: Trades, Extensions, and Browns Drama 01:39:36 NHL Stanley Cup Finals Recap 01:41:50 NBA Finals Preview: Knicks vs. Spurs 01:43:40 French Open, NASCAR, and World Cup Talk 01:47:34 College Football NIL Reform and Salary Cap Debate 02:03:47 High School Sports Transfer Portal and Local Athletics 02:14:08 Georgia Tech Academics and Football Program Update 02:24:23 Tournament Memories and Closing Reflections 02:36:22 Wrap-Up, Upcoming Events, and Sign-Off See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

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