ESPN The Classroom

The Messiah?

itunes pic [https://assets.podomatic.net/ts/bf/d8/c7/bakerharrison1/3000x3000-739x739+94+0_15732415.jpeg] On this episode of The Classroom, Dr. Keith Strudler talks about the impact of the US travel ban on the world of sports. He also discusses the proposed changes to youth football along with intern Michaela Landry. Intern Michael Wallace leads the rest of the crew in a Mad Lib of Michael Vick's retirement letter. And after a robust discussion of the Super Bowl, Dr. Strudler brazenly and bizarrely contemplates whether he is in fact the Messiah.

Hunted

itunes pic [https://assets.podomatic.net/ts/bf/d8/c7/bakerharrison1/3000x3000-739x739+94+0_15732415.jpeg] On this episode of The Classroom, Dr. Keith Strudler and Geoff Brault talk with Steve Palazzolo of Pro Football Focus about data and analytics in pro and college football. They also speak with Dr. Mark Nagel of the University of South Carolina about the ongoing scandal with Louisville basketball. They debated whether Olympians should be forced to surrender past medals for PEDs. And Dr. Strudler argued how his past experience as an Assistant Scoutmaster would make him a better contestant on Hunted than his co-host.

Armageddon

itunes pic [https://assets.podomatic.net/ts/bf/d8/c7/bakerharrison1/3000x3000-739x739+94+0_15732415.jpeg] In this episode of The Classroom, Dr. Keith Strudler and Geoff Brault talk with former NBA exec Bobby Marks of Yahoo Sports about the selection process for the NBA All-Star Game. They also contemplate whether athletes should get second (and third) chances. They debate the value of sportsmanship. And Dr. Strudler considers whether he could follow in the great footsteps of Bruce Willis and explode himself with a nuclear bomb to save the world.

Cannoli Creme

itunes pic [https://assets.podomatic.net/ts/bf/d8/c7/bakerharrison1/3000x3000-739x739+94+0_15732415.jpeg] On this episode of The Classroom, Dr. Keith Strudler and Geoff Brault discuss the Chargers moving to LA. They also debate the feasibility of a new professional football league for 18-21 year olds. They consider the expansion of the World Cup and try to write a semi-fictional James Bond film based on current politics. And along with all the interns, everyone debates the judgement of eating cannoli creme straight from a tub.

Hall of Fame Karaoke

itunes pic [https://assets.podomatic.net/ts/bf/d8/c7/bakerharrison1/3000x3000-739x739+94+0_15732415.jpeg] In this episode of The Classroom, Dr. Keith Strudler talks with baseball writer Jared Diamond of the Wall Street Journal about the changing landscape of Hall of Fame voting for Barry Bonds and Roger Clemens. He discusses the physical and emotional stress of big time college coaching with Brian Gearity of the University of Denver. Esoteric sports expert Jim Cotter debates what karaoke song would make Bonds and Clemens more appealing to HOF voters. And the interns give their opinion on Dr. Strudler's plan to wear his new "skinny" jeans at a children's birthday party.