The Diamondbacks have given permission to the Baltimore Orioles to interview Jerry DiPoto as part of their search for a new general manager, according to a report on CBSSports.com DiPoto acted as the Diamondback’s interim GM after Josh Byrnes was fired until they hired Kevin Towers to take on the job permanently. It would be […]
The Arizona Diamondbacks roster shuffling began on Thursday by granting right-handed relief pitcher Juan Gutierrez his unconditional release. Gutierrez was acquired by the Diamondbacks in December 2007 in the trade with Houston that sent closer Jose Valverde to the Astros. Though mostly a setup man during his time in Arizona, Gutierrez held down the closer’s […]
Veteran linebacker Joey Porter has 14 tackles and one sack for the Arizona Cardinals this season, but with a team struggling to a 1-4 record the 34-year-old may be a better fit for a team looking to win now. The Cardinals, according to Yahoo! Sports’ Jason Cole, should entertain trading the pass rusher before Tuesday’s […]
It was considered a coup back in July when the Arizona Cardinals signed free agent inside linebacker Stewart Bradley, formerly of the Philadelphia Eagles, to a five- year, $30 million contract. Bradley was a stalwart in the middle of the Eagles’ defense in 2008, registering a team-high 108 tackles. He missed the entire 2009 season […]
Widely regarded as being some of the worst in the Major Leagues, Arizona Diamondbacks fans really stepped up when the games mattered most. “We were very slow with ticket sales and this place was half empty most of the season,” Diamondbacks President Derrick Hall told Arizona Sports 620’s Doug and Wolf. “But I understood that. […]
Consider it addition by subtraction when you are watching the University of Arizona Wildcats tip off the season this winter. The subtractions are easy to notice and would shatter most teams. Once the bright lights of the NCAA Tournament turned off on an unprecedented run by the Wildcats by the Kemba Walker-powered Connecticut Huskies, star […]
There is no better team in the Pac-12 at forcing turnovers than Arizona State, and only Rutgers and South Carolina are better nationally. The ASU defense, as expected, is making its presence felt on the field. The unit though got off to a slow start, forcing only one turnover in the first two games (UC […]
We’ve hit week seven in the Pac-12. There’s six games on the slate this weekend, including what appears to be the national game of the week in Arizona State’s visit to Eugene to take on Oregon. Here’s a quick preview of what to watch for this week in the Conference of Champions. The Game of […]
Kevin Kolb has not thrown a touchdown since Week 3, and has not gone a game without tossing an interception since Week 1. He’s completing 58.7 percent of his passes and has fumbled six times. And the Cardinals are 1-4. Questions and criticism have been piling up for the Cardinals QB, as he was expected […]
It’s a game Brock Osweiler would just as soon forget. That’s easier said than done. The game in question: his first collegiate start. “It was kind of cold that night,” he said this week looking back on November 14, 2009 when he filled in for an injured Danny Sullivan against Oregon in Eugene. “[Autzen Stadium] […]
The Arizona Cardinals packed up after practice on Wednesday and went their separate ways for the rest of the week. NFL rules mandate that a team in their bye week must have four consecutive days off, so the Cardinals will head into the weekend with a lot of free time and even more to ponder […]
Those who were holding out hope that Arizona State sophomore running back Deantre Lewis would get on the field some time this season for the 18th-ranked Sun Devils got some bad news on Wednesday night. And that bad news came right from the source. Lewis took to Twitter and sent out the following: for the […]
Potential is a nasty little word for a sports team. It can mean that a team is on the -up-and-up, headed for playoff, and possibly championship, glory. It can also be used in a sense of confusion by fans when they wonder why a team with so much potential can fail. But potential was the […]
The possibilities for the new University of Arizona football coach are endless, making it fun to speculate on big names for the vacant spot. Arizona Sports 620’s Doug and Wolf latest debate was former Texas Tech head coach Mike Leach. Let’s just say the two didn’t see eye-to-eye. “You’ve got a guy who can come […]
Kevin Kolb is saying all the right things. He talks about taking charge, playing as a group and believing in yourself. But it only matters if he can do those things and then turn them into victories. Ron Wolfley, co-host of Arizona Sports 620’s Doug & Wolf Show, believes that as long as there is […]
Third time’s the charm right? After losing out in two previous years to Indianapolis and New Orleans, the Cardinals put together a presentation that will bring the Super Bowl to the state of Arizona for a third time. Arizona Cardinals President Michael Bidwill was on Arizona Sports 620’s Doug and Wolf show to celebrate the […]
There was some surprise when Arizona football coach Mike Stoops was fired, but the timing may have been the biggest shock of all. ESPN analyst and former Notre Dame football coach Bob Davie thinks that the timing was fair and honest. “If you are going to make the change after the season, it may be […]
It’s no secret that Kevin Kolb has struggled in his first season with the Arizona Cardinals. So far this season Kolb has led the team to a 1-4 record and has thrown more interceptions than touchdowns. According to Vinnie Iyer of the Sporting News, trading for Kolb was one of the worst offseason moves. Sure […]
Stephen Drew fractured his right ankle sliding into home plate on July 20th, and the injury kept him out of the lineup for the remainder of the season. Could it also keep him away from shortstop? According to Diamondbacks GM Kevin Towers, while Drew is still recovering, there’s a chance he may never be the […]
Experience is earned, not coached or taught. Diamondbacks GM Kevin Towers, speaking to Arizona Sports 620’s Burns and Gambo, said pitcher Joe Saunders has that, and it’s a big reason why he expects the team to go into spring training with lefty still on the roster. “The one thing Joe did bring was experience and […]
For Arizona State men’s basketball,practice begins in a couple of days. Yet head coach Herb Sendek isn’t sure if he’ll have his entire team on the floor for its first practice Friday. Freshman point guard Jahii Carson is still awaiting clearance from the NCAA; and until that happens he cannot be involved in any basketball-related, […]
The Arizona Cardinals wrapped up their final practice of the week Wednesday, and there’s one central theme coming from Tempe: accountability. Players and coaches believe that when every player is accountable — especially after a loss — winning becomes easier. “If everybody has accountability, if everyone does their job, we win football games,” quarterback Kevin […]
It was a short week for the Arizona Cardinals as they head into the bye week with a 1-4 record. Wednesday was their second and last day of practice for the week. Veteran linebacker Joey Porter thinks the bye came at a good time. “It’s come to that point to where it’s getting real thick […]
Frustration boiled after the Arizona Cardinals’ 34-10 loss to the Minnesota Vikings last Sunday to the point that head coach Ken Whisenhunt delivered a post-game speech that indicated that sloppiness would no longer be tolerated for his 1-4 Cardinals. That prompted quarterback Kevin Kolb to agree with his coach while talking to reporters on Sunday. […]
It’s good to have choices. ASU has about 50. Oregon, more than 300. The choice: what uniform combination to wear. “I would love to tell you guys but I don’t even know,” said quarterback Brock Osweiler. “They keep [the uniform] secret from us. I’m sure they’ll come up with a combination that looks pretty good […]
Speculation about who would replace Mike Stoops as Arizona’s football coach began right when director of athletics Greg Byrne announced that the job was open, and one name seems to be coming up the most as being atop the school’s wish list. Chris Petersen. Currently the head coach at Boise State, Petersen would seem to […]
Understatement alert: things have not gone according to plan for the Arizona Cardinals in 2011. After a free agency period that saw the Cardinals mentioned alongside the Philadelphia Eagles as the most aggressive franchise, optimism was high. After four consecutive losses and a 1-4 record heading into their bye week, that is no longer the […]
PHOENIX – After the Arizona Diamondbacks digest that their season is over, the focus will then shift to what needs to be done for next year. General manager Kevin Towers believes only slight changes need to be made. “We really don’t have a lot of holes. Most of this team will probably be back next […]
The odds of the Arizona Cardinals reaching the playoffs after starting the season 1-4 are slim, to say the least. “Ninety-five percent of the teams that go 1-4 do not make the playoffs,” Arizona Sports 620’s Ron Wolfley said. Oops. Wolfley says it’s not impossible for the Cardinals to turn things around and reach the […]
PHOENIX – The Arizona Cardinals at 1-4 have gotten off to a disappointing start, but running back Beanie Wells is still having success this season. Wells has already scored six touchdowns and rushed for 381 yards at a 4.8 yards per carry. He struggled last season with fumbling issues and even getting playing time on […]
13 years ago
Arizona Sports Desk
presented by:
Character Counts is a registered trademark of the Josephson Institute.
