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[2:20] Callie Caplan leads her SportsDay Insiders -- Kevin Sherrington, David Moore and Evan Grant -- in a discussion of the Mavs' biggest win of the season. Kevin eats a little crow over the contributions of Spencer Dinwiddie, acquired in the Kristaps Porzingis trade, and makes Jason Kidd a Coach of the Year candidate.  [12:25] The panel reveals its favorite and least-favorite coaches to interview. Hint: Buck Showalter may not want to listen. [25:21] David outlines the Cowboys' week at the combine and we poll the panel on the free agents we expect to return or be let go. Hint: Amari Cooper may not want to listen.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

SportsDay Insiders Kevin Sherrington and Evan Grant [2:41] discuss the highlight of the NBA All-Star weekend for Luka Doncic, which was a hug from Michael Jordan. Also, Kevin cites Callie Caplan's story in which Luka revealed a new diet and regimen that helped him get in shape mid-season and return to his normal level of dominance. [14:02] Kevin and Evan talk about the Cowboys' $2.4 settlement with four Dallas Cowboy Cheerleaders after allegations that Rich Dalrymple, the former PR chief, filmed them in their locker room in 2015. [34:00]The Olympics are over, and it was the usual mixed bag of upper-level malfeasance amid athletic highlights. And in the potpourri, Josh Jung got hurt, Juwan Howard got suspended and Phil Mickelson got dissed.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

SportsDay Insiders Kevin Sherrington, Evan Grant and David Moore talk about Matthew Stafford's Super Bowl win [1:00] and what it means for his legacy and how much grace a championship earns a player or organization. David argues the point that it's especially important in Los Angeles, where the NFL has never been front burner. [12:10] Kevin makes the point that the Mavs robbed a little glory in 2011 when they blew up the team before it even had a chance to defend its title. [42:40] And Evan rants about how MLB keeps shooting itself in the foot, the latest example of how it wants to get rid of minor league teams. If it wants to do so, fine, Evan says, but help colleges out by funding more scholarships. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

SportsDay Insiders Kevin Sherrington, Evan Grant and David Moore look at the list of Super Bowl droughts [3:05], and Evan says if the Bengals can end theirs, there's hope for the Cowboys yet. Kevin remembers what it was like the last time a Super Bowl was played in the Los Angeles area, when Jerry Jones won the first of his three Lombardi Trophies at the Rose Bowl. [9:00] David makes the point that dynasties usually spring on us quicker than we expect, which doesn't exactly bode well for Dak Prescott. [22:42] Reggie Bullock's recent surge in play for the Mavs makes passing on Thursday's trade deadline a viable option. Still, David says the Mavs have hard decisions to make in the off-season on free agents Dorian Finney-Smith and Jalen Brunson. [34:08] And in the potpourri segment, Evan talks steroids, David worries about Jordan Spieth's treacherous golf shots and Kevin tells us why he likes Winter Olympics over Summer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

SportsDay Insiders Kevin Sherrington, Evan Grant, Callie Caplan and David Moore discuss [3:55] Tom Brady's retirement and his impact on quarterbacks of his generation, including Dak Prescott. [19:18] Evan asks David what the heck Jerry Jones was talking about when explaining why he left Mike McCarthy dangling. David contends that staying in Dallas was Dan Quinn's best move. [27:20] Callie predicts that Luka Doncic will be named to his third straight All-Star team, but not as a starter, and Kevin asks if Luka will use that and Reggie Miller's commentary as motivation. Also, we vote whether the Mavs will make a major move at the trade deadline. [38:53] Evan talks about his trips to Lubbock and Austin to write about Chris Beard returning to his former place of employment and why Tech fans have a problem with UT. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

SportsDay Insiders Kevin Sherrington, Callie Caplan, Evan Grant and David Moore discuss the biggest questions about the Cowboys, [4:15]  which is Mike McCarthy's future: Should he come back, and will he? Only one of the podcasters believes he won't be back. Hint: It's not Kevin, David or Callie. [25:39] Callie notes the huge improvement for the Mavs' defense in January, and Kevin credits Kidd for getting his players to buy in to such a difficult request. Callie says a lighter mood and the staff's efforts to give Kristaps Porzingis more post-up options has improved the dynamic between KP and Luka Doncic. Last but not least, [41:35] Evan rants about the looming shutdown in baseball. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

SportsDay Insiders Kevin Sherrington, Callie Caplan, Evan Grant and David Moore dissect the disappointing end of yet another Cowboys' season, [00:40] this one more unexpected than most. Evan asks what the Cowboys should do, and David says the first order of business is to fix the offensive line. Kevin says Dak Prescott proved he's not capable of carrying the team, so it's up to the organization to make it more Dak-friendly. They also discuss Mike McCarthy's future and how it's influenced by Jerry Jones' history with coaches. [22:13] Callie talks about Luka Doncic's upgraded play recently. David wonders if Atlanta's John Collins can make enough difference in a trade, and Kevin wonders if the Mavs can afford to burn another season of Luka's greatness, if we can call it that. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

SportsDay Insiders Kevin Sherrington, Evan Grant and David Moore look at the [5:45] Cowboys' playoff matchup with the 49ers this week and discuss what could keep them from advancing. David agrees with the consensus that Dak Prescott is the fourth-best QB on the NFC side of the bracket, but he asserts that the playoffs are where reputations are made, and Dak can help his cause as well as the Cowboys'. [26:33] Evan rejoices in his beloved Georgia's win over Alabama. Kevin says expanding the playoffs to 12 teams won't change the final outcome much, but it'll make it more fun for everyone and once in a blue moon produce a Hoosiers-like Cinderella. [39:39] And Evan tells us why Josh Jung just might crash the Rangers' opening day, whenever that might be. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

SportsDay Insiders Kevin Sherrington, Callie Caplan, David Moore and Evan Grant discuss the [2:19] Cowboys' wildly erratic season and how that track record bodes for the possibility of breaking their 25-year championship game drought. David contends this is the Cowboys' best staff in years, and Evan says that should enable them to beat Arizona in a potential first-round rematch. Kevin and Callie say not so fast. [19:55] Callie outlines what the success of the Mavs' new roster means immediately and in the weeks leading up to the trade deadline. [ 33:00] Evan tells us why his beloved Georgia Bulldogs should beat Alabama for a change, and Kevin says that if star freshman quarterback Caleb Williams follows Lincoln Riley to USC, Oklahoma fans will seize Los Angeles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

SportsDay Insiders Kevin Sherrington, Evan Grant and David Moore make their predictions for the rest of the Cowboys' and Mavs' seasons as well as provide a glimpse of what's to come next season. David says it'll be hard to build on the Cowboys' success because of free agency and cap concerns, meaning they'd better win it all now. Can the Cowboys do that? Tune in to find out. Also, the crew sees improvement for the Rangers, but David predicts it might come with just 40 wins. The pandemic will continue to wreak havoc on sports in general, and, Kevin says, the Mavs will be the same ol', same ol'. Might even lead to a breakup. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

SportsDay Insiders Kevin Sherrington, Evan Grant and David Moore hash out the Cowboys' potential playoff seedings [2:20] and what a No. 1 or 2 seed could mean for their Super Bowl chances. Evan wonders if any unit is playing as well as the Cowboys’ defense [7:04]. David says the Cowboys have flipped the script this season [14:43], but Dak Prescott still needs to figure out a way to beat what defenses have done to adjust to his strengths. Evan gives a shoutout to South Oak Cliff [22:25], which won Dallas ISD's first state football title in 63 years. Kevin and Evan note that this is what happens when you afford inner-city schools some of the same opportunities routinely given suburban schools. And Kevin notes the retirement of Todd Dodge [28:21], the former Southlake Carroll coach, who retired after winning his third straight state title at Austin Westlake and seventh overall. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

SportsDay Insiders Kevin Sherrington and Evan Grant discuss the evolution of the Cowboys' defense and whether it's enough to carry the team if Dak Prescott doesn't revert to his former self [2:55]. The Rangers have made big signings, but they still need another hitter in the outfield, where nothing's given [17:31]. Kevin reveals his Heisman vote [27:17], then asks Evan if, given Georgia's problems beating Alabama, maybe they should just meet at midfield if they both make the finals, shake hands and call it a day? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

SportsDay Insiders Kevin Sherrington, David Moore, Evan Grant and Callie Caplan meet to solve local sports. Biggest takeaway from the Cowboys' win over the Saints [2:35] besides a 'W,' Kevin says, was the play of DeMarcus Lawrence in his first game back. David wonders how good this defense could be with the addition of Randy Gregory, who may play against Washington this week. Callie tells us [13:25] that Jason Kidd has remained on a fairly even keel despite the Mavs' uneven start, but change will have to come at the trade deadline. Evan gives his late-summer lineup for the Rangers [278:11]. Kevin and Evan discuss the CFP [34:19], why they're glad Notre Dame didn't make it and why Oklahoma fans should be glad Lincoln Riley left for USC.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

SportsDay Insiders Kevin Sherrington, David Moore and Evan Grant discuss the fallout from the Cowboys turkey of a Thanksgiving performance [2:05]. New Orleans presents an unexpected test. Is the defense about to take over? And what exactly is going on with Dak Prescott's throws: Meanwhile, the Rangers spent $500 million over a long weekend on two middle infielders [16:20]. Kevin asks if they overpaid while Evan asks if that matters. And finally [24:58] the guys discuss the significance of Lincoln Riley bolting OU for USC while idealistic Evan asks: Could Sonny Dykes have handled his departure from SMU in a better way.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

SportsDay Insiders Kevin Sherrington, David Moore and Evan Grant discuss the Cowboys' flop in Kansas City [1:53] and how they won't get another chance to measure their postseason potential until January. Evan and Kevin make their cases for the best free agent shortstops for the Rangers [17:35]. Kevin argues that  TCU is a better job than SMU or Texas Tech and how that came to pass [28:32], which explains why Sonny Dykes is leaving the Hilltop for Fort Worth. The Mavs are feeling Luka Doncic's absence, but it's not a total loss. David discusses how Kristaps Porzingis has played some of his best basketball since he was in New York [37:06]. The key, Kevin says, is whether he can continue to play that way once Luka is back in the lineup. Happy Thanksgiving, everybody!   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

SportsDay Insiders Kevin Sherrington, Evan Grant and David Moore discuss the Cowboys' rebound from their worst performance of the year to their best and what it means going into their toughest stretch of the season, with three games in 12 days against Kansas City, Las Vegas and New Orleans [1:56]. David says he wants to see how the Cowboys react to situations going forward. Kevin talks about college job openings, including the possibility that Sonny Dykes could move from SMU to TCU, and all three Insiders pile on Steve Sarkisian and Texas [19:01]. The Mavs' big win over Denver may have come at the cost of Luka Doncic, but David wonders if that might facilitate more assertiveness from Kristaps Porzingis [30:40].  And Evan outlines the free agent market for the Rangers [36:32].  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

SportsDay Insiders Kevin Sherrington, David Moore and Evan Grant are joined by Callie Caplan, who covers the Mavs for the News, to discuss a "catastrophic" Cowboys loss, as Kevin calls it. But catastrophic only if it lingers [1:56]. Evan makes the case that, given what happened in the rest of the NFC over the weekend, it wasn't all that bad. Callie gets us up-to-speed on how Luka Doncic is adjusting to Jason Kidd's demands and the chemistry of the Mavs in the Kidd era [17:28]. David describes how Luka is different from most young superstars. Evan explains why the Rangers can't go after most big-time free agents until after labor issues are settled, but they can and should sign Clayton Kershaw [29:33]. And Kevin says Kirby Hocutt, Texas Tech's AD, is sticking his neck out by hiring Joey McGuire to be his football coach [36:53]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With Kevin Sherrington missing in action, SportsDay Insider’s Evan Grant and David Moore welcome in Mavs Insider Callie Caplan to discuss Luka Doncic's slow start to the season, the travails of yet another Kristaps Porzingis injury and adjusting to the Jason Kidd style of play. Then, Evan and David debate whether the Cowboys should play Dak Prescott this week or if they should play with house money, give Dak another week to rest and let Cooper Rush run the offense against Denver since the season is quickly becoming about playoff seeding rather than worrying about winning the NFC East. Evan is worried about the Cowboys' penalty problems; David explains controlled aggression. Then they toss around whether TCU dropped the football on the decision to part ways with Gary Patterson or if getting out ahead of Texas Tech in the coaching search is just a necessary evil of the business these days. All of which brings us back to: SMU's Sonny Dykes. And, finally, Evan says: Stop being grumpy old men about the World

SportsDay Insiders Kevin Sherrington and David Moore discuss the probability of Dak Prescott playing Sunday against the Vikings as well as the wisdom of taking it slow [1:30]. Kevin says there's no need to rush him back just to try to beat Minnesota, and David breaks down the rest of the Cowboys' schedule, pointing out that the new over/under on wins. The guys analyze the Mavs' horrific start in a loss to the Hawks [16:30]. David says Jason Kidd needs to find a balance between stressing defense and rebounding and making sure the offense still works. On the day of the first game of the World Series [26:34], Kevin pins his stunted growth on growing up an Astros fan and ranks the favorites to succeed Matt Wells at Tech and why it's so important for Kirby Hocutt to get it right.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

SportsDay Insiders Kevin Sherrington, David Moore and Evan Grant discuss the wisdom in letting Dak Prescott rest his injured calf for a couple weeks instead of rushing him back. Kevin gives two reasons why Jason Kidd is now the Mavs' coach, and how that affects the team's dynamics going forward. On the college coaching roundtable, the guys talk about the development at Washington State, where the head coach and four assistants were fired for refusing the COVID vaccine; Evan tells us why LSU is a better job than Texas A&M; and David skewers Evan for saying Steve Sarkisian is already done at Texas.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices