Morning Sprint with Coach & Raj

Morning Sprint with Coach & Raj

Every story you want to hear about, the postgame reactions you need and the breaking news to get you to a lunch break. Former CU Buffs Head Coach Mike Sanford and Avalanche Postgame Show Host Alex Rajaniemi get you off the blocks in the Morning Sprint! Tune in every day from 10am until noon for the best sports talk in Denver, Altitude Sports Radio 92.5!

Episodes

May 9, 2025 45 mins
It's a Nuggets Weekendaroo on Altitude Sports Radio 92.5! 
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0:00 - The Denver Nuggets have some tough decisions to make heading into Game 3 but it starts with showing up and meeting the intensity of the moment. Coach explains why they will and why he believes 'Nuggets in 6' is still a thing! 

12:50 - KJ's NFL Notes 

30:52 - Did we find out something about Russell Westbrook during a meaningless game? Coach and Raj discuss Russell's Tourette. They use that to say his desire to win is what has d...
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0:00 - The Denver Nuggets refused to swim with the OKC Thunder last night and so the Thunder had all the fun while the Nuggets remained on the sidelines. Coach and Raj discuss whether this was an anomoly or a trend to keep an eye on. Also, Coach addresses the front running nature of the OKC Thunder 

12:46 - The Denver Broncos were front runners in 2024! Coach calls them out for being like OKC and says that style usually isn't a sust...
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0:00 - The Denver Nuggets have a new a Superhero added to the frey! It's Commissioner Gordon! This funny bit leads to us figuiring out which Nugget(s) needs to tap into their Super Powers!!! 

16:47 - KJ's NFL Notes 

33:26 - The Denver Nuggets have a chance to do something miraculous tonight! Raj believes that if the Nuggets win tonight, this series is over in 5! Coach believes this was always a going to be a 6 game series and he expl...
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0:00 - For the first time in NBA History, all four road teams won in Game 1 of the semifinal round! In hockey, the Hurricanes and Oilers won on the road! Coach and Raj discuss what teams are real and what teams are fake after a bizzarre 48 hours in sports!! 

They also debate whether the Nuggets can get a win in OKC tonight and what tonight's game means for the series as a whole! 

16:14 - Raj went to the Avs EOS presser with Joe Sakic...
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0:00 - The Denver Nuggets have changed their expectations with this Game 1 win. But was it how they won or why they won that has everyone so optimstic? Coach and Raj break down where the Nuggets could go from here after their Game 1 win 

Also, Coach and Raj discuss why today won't be what everyone expects from Chris MacFarland and Joe Sakic during their press conference this afternoon. 

17:04 - KJ's NFL Notes

33:01 - The fellas addres...
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0:00 - The Denver Nuggets keep on winning with clutch performaces from Superman himself, Aaron Gordon!!! AG was on fire when it mattered most and he became the perfect accomplice to steal Game 1 in OKC! Coach and Raj take their victory laps as they breakdown why Russell Westbrook continues to prove the doubters wrong! 

16:22 - The Denver Nuggets have found another gear under coach David Adelman which makes us wonder what more does h...
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Mixed Emotions Monday on The Morning Sprint Hour 2 
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Mixed Emotions Monday on The Morning Sprint Hour 1 
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0:00 - The Colorado Avalanche smelled blood in the water in Game 6 and eventually went for the jugular! Will it translate to Game 7? 

We'll circle back to that because Honorary Meteorologist Mike Sanford stops by to discuss why weather conditions will affect the effectiveness of the ice in Dallas! How worried should we be? 

15:13 - Peter DeBoer continues to cry and Jared Bednar finally had enough last night! Coach and Raj discuss the...
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It's a "Game 7" type of Weekend! Avs and Nuggets are fighting for their playoff lives but who slay the 1st Round Dragon! 

Coach and Raj also address Peter Deboer and his antics after the game on Thursday night! 

What will it take for the Nuggets to not only win but restore trust within Nuggets Nation? The fellas discuss rotations, the health of MPJ, and which stars will shine the brightest at Ball Arena tomorrow!! 

Why was there so mu...
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0:00 - The LA Lakers lost and the fellas laugh in LeBron's face for losing again in a situation he caused with the trade 

The Denver Nuggets have a chance to close out this series but can they or will they do it! Coach and Raj discuss the mindset needed to closeout the LA Clippers knowing their horses will be ready to go tonight. Can the Nuggets learn from year's past and close when it's time to close? 

14:24 - KJ's NFL Notes 

32:25 -...
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0:00 - The Demons have been exorcised and they no longer exist for the Avs and Nuggets tonight! Coach and Raj take you through what spell they're using to cast out anything that may harm our teams tonight! 

13:30 - Conor McGahey joins us live from Morning Skate to preview Avs vs Stars Game 6 tonight on AM 950! Conor and the guys discuss who needs to step up and who needs to be a hero if the Avs want to win Game 6 of this series. Con...
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0:00 - It's time to retake our temperatures on the Nuggets and Avs after last night! Also, Coach gets Raj to explain they one thing the Avs need to do tomorrow to win Game 6 and keep their season alive. 

15:18 - KJ's NFL Notes 

31:46 - Pastor Rev. Mike Sanford stops by and blesses Avs Faithful with a word from on high!!! 
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0:00 - The Jamal Murray we've all come to love and know showed in big time in Game 5. He also had a partner in crime named Russell Westbrook!! Coach Sanford and Raj discuss why Jamal Murray is and will be the key to unlock the door to the Nuggets postseason success! 

13:32 - Coach and Raj get into a heated discussion about why the strategy of in-game adjustments hurts the Avs competitive fire sometimes. Pete Deboer specializes in in...
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Coach Sanford recaps the highs and lows of what his forecast is for the Broncos Draft Class. Also, we get the breaking news that MPJ WON'T be suspended for Game 5. Is anyone surprised? 

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