Kevin and Craig celebrate a perfect 4-0 weekend for Arizona sports, focusing on the Phoenix Suns' recent resurgence, including standout performances from Devin Booker and effective defensive strategies against the Spurs and Jazz. They discuss the sustainability of the Suns' success, potential trade talks, and recap college football games featuring Arizona and ASU. The episode concludes with a preview of the upcoming Monday Night Football game between the Cardinals and Cowboys, as well as the debut of Arizona basketball against Florida.

Chapters

00:00 Weekend Sports Recap: A Winning Streak

04:50 World Series Impact on MLB Dynamics

08:58 Phoenix Suns: Analyzing Recent Performances

14:43 Devin Booker's Stellar Game: A Deep Dive

21:33 Suns' Sustainability: Can They Keep It Up?

29:01 Trade Talks: Selling High on Key Players

29:45 Arizona's Dominance Over Colorado

33:06 Iowa State vs. Arizona State: A Chaotic Showdown

38:05 Previewing the Cardinals vs. Cowboys Matchup

47:18 Keys to Victory for the Cardinals

50:10 Arizona Wildcats Basketball Season Preview

56:15 The Current State of Arizona Sports

Kevin and Craig discuss the latest happenings in Arizona sports, including a recap of the Suns' recent game against the Grizzlies, player performances, and the impact of injuries on the teams. They also preview upcoming games for the Suns, Arizona State football, and the Arizona Wildcats, sharing their predictions and insights on each team's prospects.

Chapters

00:00 Welcome to the Cactus Cast

01:21 What's Got Us Prickly?

06:14 Injuries and Their Impact

08:23 Positives from the Suns vs Grizzlies Game

10:54 Game Flow Analysis: Suns vs Grizzlies

17:02 Turnovers: A Growing Concern

19:54 Upcoming Games Preview

24:39 Arizona State Football Outlook

28:42 Arizona Wildcats vs Colorado Preview

32:28 Closing Thoughts and Predictions

Kevin and Craig discuss the disappointing performance of Arizona sports teams, focusing on the Phoenix Suns and Arizona State football. They analyze player injuries, particularly Cam Skattebo's season-ending injury, and the struggles of key players like Ryan Dunn and Oso Ighodaro. The hosts delve into the Suns' poor shooting and defensive issues, as well as Devin Booker's slow start to the season. They also touch on the future of ASU's coach Kenny Dillingham, amidst rumors of other job offers. The conversation wraps up with updates on the Arizona Cardinals and their upcoming games.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Overview of Disappointment

03:09 Injuries and Their Impact on the Team

06:11 Player Performance and Team Dynamics

09:10 Shooting Struggles and Offensive Challenges

12:01 Rebounding Issues and Defensive Concerns

14:52 Analyzing Recent Games and Team Comparisons

17:39 Devin Booker's Performance and Future Outlook

27:12 Suns Performance and Player Expectations

28:38 Arizona State Football's Disappointing Season

31:41 Injuries and Team Dynamics in ASU Football

33:29 Kenny Dillingham's Future at ASU

37:47 Cardinals Updates and Player News

39:31 Previewing Upcoming Suns Game Against Memphis

41:34 Arizona Sports Multiverse and Fan Hopes

Kevin and Craig dive into the latest happenings in Arizona sports, focusing on the Phoenix Suns' recent game against the Sacramento Kings, the upcoming matchup for Arizona State against Houston, and the Arizona Cardinals' bye week. They discuss player performances, concerns, and predictions for future games, providing insights into the dynamics of each team and their prospects moving forward.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Arizona Sports and Prickly Pears

03:21 Concerns Over ASU Football and Jordan Tyson's Impact

06:25 Analyzing the Suns' First Half Performance

09:09 Suns' Second Half Comeback and Key Players

12:04 The Suns' New Playing Style and Team Dynamics

15:09 Concerns in the Fourth Quarter and Turnovers

18:09 Dylan Brooks: The Villain Role in Phoenix

21:09 Rookie Players and Team Development

23:59 Upcoming Games: Clippers and Nuggets Preview

32:32 Suns' Road Trip Performance

34:10 Arizona State's Struggles and Opportunities

37:45 Houston Cougars' Offensive Strategy

41:38 Special Teams and Game Predictions

42:47 Cardinals' Bye Week Reflections

46:37 World Series and Arizona Sports

49:31 Suns' Game Day Innovations

55:18 Final Thoughts and Predictions

Kevin and Craig discuss the return of the NBA season, focusing on the Phoenix Suns and their expectations. They express frustrations with Arizona sports teams, particularly the Cardinals and their struggles this season. The conversation shifts to the quarterback situation in Arizona, analyzing the performances of Kyler Murray and Jacoby Brissett. They also highlight Trey McBride and the defensive issues that have been plaguing the Cardinals. The hosts touch on the Arizona Wildcats' recent close losses to BYU and Houston, and Arizona State's massive upset.

Chapters

00:00 Excitement for NBA Season

01:26 Prickly Pears: Arizona Sports Highlights

04:25 Arizona Cardinals' Struggles

10:18 Quarterback Controversy: Brissette vs. Murray

13:15 Defensive Woes: A Deep Dive

17:52 Coaching Decisions Under Scrutiny

23:49 Arizona Wildcats Performance Review

24:38 Game Analysis: Arizona vs. Houston

27:49 Arizona's Season Outlook

29:09 ASU's Performance Against Texas Tech

34:33 Defensive Dominance: ASU vs. Texas Tech

37:30 ASU's Path to the Big 12 Championship

41:21 Phoenix Suns Season Preview

Kevin and Craig discuss the latest happenings in Arizona sports, including insights on the Cardinals' injury report, previews of upcoming college football games featuring Arizona State and Arizona, reflections on the Big 12 basketball preseason poll, and a review of the Suns' preseason performance. They also highlight Corbin Carroll's nomination for the Gold Glove, showcasing his impressive defensive skills.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Overview of Recent Events

03:23 Kenny Dillingham's Competitive Insights

06:17 Concerns for the Cardinals' Upcoming Game

09:06 Injury Reports and Player Decisions

12:05 Defensive Strategies Against the Packers

14:43 Previewing Arizona State vs. Texas Tech

17:39 Matchup Analysis: Arizona State's Chances

20:04 Predictions for Arizona State vs. Texas Tech

22:30 Arizona vs. Houston: A Competitive Outlook

24:17 Arizona vs. Houston: A Quarterback Showdown

25:43 Big 12 Basketball Preseason Insights

28:29 Suns Preseason Performance and Player Highlights

36:08 Diamondbacks: Corbin Carroll's Gold Glove Journey

In this episode of the Cactus Cast podcast, Kevin and Craig discuss a challenging weekend for Arizona sports, including the disappointing performances of the Cardinals, Arizona State, and the University of Arizona. They analyze the Cardinals' quarterback controversy, the Suns' preseason vibes, and the struggles of the Arizona Wildcats and Sun Devils. The conversation also touches on the Arizona Cardinals' coaching hot seats and the upcoming schedules for the Cardinals, providing insights and predictions for the future.

Chapters

00:00 Arizona Sports Weekend Recap

03:16 Prickly Situations: ASU and Cardinals Performance

05:33 Suns Vibes and Kevin Durant's Comments

08:29 Suns Preseason Insights

11:25 Cardinals Quarterback Controversy

14:09 Jacoby Brissette vs. Kyler Murray

17:18 Analyzing the Cardinals' Offensive Strategy

20:12 Looking Ahead: Cardinals' Upcoming Challenges

25:43 Analyzing Upcoming Games and Predictions

28:17 Defensive Struggles and Late Game Performance

35:09 Coaching Hot Seats: Gannon and Petsing

40:11 Arizona Wildcats: A Roller Coaster Season

45:36 Arizona State Sun Devils: Challenges and Future Prospects

48:34 Weekend Recap and Fun Reactions

Kevin and Craig discuss the Phoenix Suns' recent overtime victory, highlighting standout performances and analyzing the team's struggles in the first half. They delve into key player contributions, the importance of depth, and the impact of injuries on the Cardinals and ASU football. The conversation wraps up with a preview of the U of A vs. BYU matchup, emphasizing the significance of turnovers and running games.

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Chapters

00:00 Suns' Overtime Victory Highlights

04:25 Analyzing the First Half Struggles

08:19 Second Half Comeback and Key Performances

12:05 Role Players Stepping Up

16:41 Impact of Injuries on Team Performance

17:54 Transitioning to Cardinals' Concerns

23:04 Previewing ASU vs. Utah

27:04 U of A vs. BYU Showdown

31:38 Closing Thoughts and Predictions