The Beat of Sports

The Beat of Sports

The Beat of Sports with the voice of UCF Sports Marc Daniels. Delivering sports the way you like it - Weekdays 9a-12p on FM 96.9 The Game

Episodes

Why This Is A Different Spring For UCF

March 20, 2023 • 11 min
The Knights kicked off their first spring practice, and with this being their first year in the Big 12, Marc explains why this spring is different than years past for UCF.
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How Can Anyone Not Like The World Baseball Classic?

March 20, 2023 • 11 min
We can all agree that there is no perfect time for the World Baseball Classic to take place but that argument aside, it has been must-watch television.
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We Don't Want Cinderella Teams Making The Sweet 16

March 20, 2023 • 18 min
The first weekend of the NCAA Tournament was a wild one and with a number of teams like Duke, Kansas and Purdue not advancing, we have a few Cinderella teams still alive. Marc explains that while we enjoy seeing upsets in the first round, we would much rather see traditional brands in the later rounds.
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Who Is Winning The Early Days Of NFL Free Agency?

March 17, 2023 • 33 min
NFL Free Agency is only a few days old, so which teams have made the best moves so far? Leger Douzable joins the show to talk about his favorite signings, can Aaron Rodgers be the real difference maker for the Jets and the pro prospects for Jalen Carter.
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Who Can Make A Deep Run In The NCAA Tournament?

March 17, 2023 • 19 min
We've already had some upsets in the NCAA Tournament, were they as surprising as it seemed and who is poised to make a deep run?
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Predictions On Pac-12 Media Deal, Big-12 Expansion Plans And More

March 17, 2023 • 16 min
These days we spend more time on who is leaving via the transfer portal, how much money does the collective need to acquire and retain players, is your coach on the hot seat and if you did fire your coach who do you want to replace him. But even those topics take a backseat more often than not to conference media deals, expansion and realignment. So let's dive into some of the bigger stories and give a guess to what might happen ...
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Pro Day Season Has Begun!

March 16, 2023 • 14 min
You know the NFL Draft is approaching when schools begin hosting Pro Days and the first was Georgia. Cam Mellor joins the show to talk about the takeaways from the Georgia Pro Day, he talks about the shakeup at the top of the draft and more.
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The Big 12 Will Do What Is Best For Them

March 16, 2023 • 9 min
Ever since Brett Yormark took over the commissioner of the Big 12 there has been discussion about him working to add more schools to the conference, with the Pac-12 being the likely conference to be poached. Marc talks about how with tall the re-alignment and media deal talk this is just what a conference needs to do, look out for themselves.
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Collectives Are Gaining Power In College Sports

March 15, 2023 • 15 min
How powerful will collectives become in college sports? Eric Prisbell joins the show to talk about that and now the NCAA is trying to navigate through the world of NIL right now.
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What Happens Next With Regional Sports Networks?

March 15, 2023 • 17 min
Diamond Sports Group which controls the regional sports networks for more than 40 teams across the country announced that it has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. Marc talks about what this means in the near-term and the long-term for fans trying to watch their favorite teams.
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Will The Magic Be A Free Agent Destination?

March 15, 2023 • 13 min
When the NBA offseason comes are the Orlando Magic a destination for free agents? Keith Smith joins the show to answer that, and he talks about what's wrong with Raptors and Mavericks and much more.
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Aaron Rodgers Holds No Leverage

March 14, 2023 • 16 min
For Aaron Rodgers it is very simple, he either plays for the Packers or the Jets or he just retires from football. Marc talks about how there is no market for Rodgers, no other teams have shown any interest in him.
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Previewing UCF vs Florida In The NIT

March 14, 2023 • 18 min
Mark Wise joins the show to give a preview of UCF vs Florida in the NIT and then gives a bracket breakdown for the NCAA Tournament.
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Who Can Go All The Way In The NCAA Tournament?

March 13, 2023 • 17 min
The NCAA Tournament bracket is set and Mike O'Donnell joins the show to talk about the teams that can make a deep run, matchups he is looking forward to and more.
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Big Time Teams Coming To Orlando For The NCAA Tournament

March 13, 2023 • 10 min
Jason Siegel of the Greater Orlando Sports Commission joins the show to talk about the teams coming to Orlando for the NCAA Tournament.
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Are The Dolphins Making Moves To Get Lamar Jackson?

March 10, 2023 • 11 min
The Miami Dolphins have used some cap maneuvers to restructure the contract for Tyreek Hill and now they are giving themselves more salary flexibility. Now some think this is to go after Tom Brady but Marc wonders if the team has a different target, Lamar Jackson.
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Dickie V Turns Down Chance To Call NCAA Tournament Game

March 10, 2023 • 12 min
Dick Vitale has never called an NCAA Tournament game in his over 40+ years of broadcasting and as Marc has talked about over the last few weeks this would be the perfect year for CBS to give him the opportunity. And the offer finally game but Vitale citing his loyalty to ESPN turned down the chance.
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Looking Back At The Lions Result In Mexico And The Road Ahead

March 9, 2023 • 11 min
Evan Weston joins the show to talk about Orlando City's big result in Mexico against Tigers in CCL play and looks ahead to the return to MLS play this weekend against DC United.
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Breaking Down The Combine

March 9, 2023 • 15 min
The NFL Scouting Combine is over and Cam Mellor joins the show and shares the latest on the NFL Draft.
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The Future For Power 5 Conferences

March 9, 2023 • 15 min
Dr Karen Weaver joins the show to talk about what the future of Power 5 conferences may look like in structure.
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