The Al Galdi Podcast

07:59 - Maryland basketball: analysis of the No. 10-seeded Terrapins' 96-77 loss to No. 2-seeded Alabama in the second round of the NCAA Tournament and of where the Terps are with Mark Turgeon 31:44 - Washington Football Team: thoughts on Ryan Fitzpatrick's reasons for signing with Washington and on the extent to which there will be a quarterback competition 46:58 - Guest: John Sheeran, co-host of The Orange And Black Insider podcast on the Cincinnati Bengals, on what Washington is getting in William Jackson III 01:00:12 - Nationals: examining the Nats' position players who are having great exhibition seasons and what those performances might mean 01:07:31 - Orioles: the state of the Chris Davis mess off telling comments from Brandon Hyde on Monday Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

07:54 - Maryland basketball: examining the major opportunity for the No. 10-seeded Terrapins against No. 2-seeded Alabama in the NCAA Tournament's second round...and analysis of the Terps' 63-54 win over No. 7-seeded UConn in the first round 22:52 - Washington Football Team: why the New York Giants' free-agent contract for Kenny Golladay makes Washington's free-agent contract for Curtis Samuel look even better...and more on Samuel off him at his introductory Zoom press conference addressing his position flex 43:28 - Washington Football Team: commentary on William Jackson III off him at his introductory Zoom press conference discussing playing man coverage vs. playing zone coverage and addressing his lack of interceptions...and a key point that Jackson raised about Ryan Fitzpatrick 53:19 - Georgetown basketball: why the future is bright despite the No. 12-seeded Hoyas getting blasted by No. 5-seeded Colorado, 96-73, in the NCAA Tournament's first round 59:25 - Virginia basketball: a 62-58 first-round loss for the No. 4-seeded Cavaliers to No. 13-seeded Ohio continues the Wahoos' bizarre recent NCAA Tournament history 01:04:11 - VCU basketball: thoughts on the No. 10-seeded Rams' game against No. 7-seeded Oregon in the NCAA Tournament's first round being canceled 01:07:58 - Virginia Tech basketball: what to make of the No. 10-seeded Hokies off their 75-70 overtime loss to No. 7-seeded Florida in the NCAA Tournament's first round? 01:11:59 - Capitals: observations from a 1-1-0 weekend for the Caps against the New York Rangers 01:19:22 - Wizards: more bad late-game execution and more turnovers for the Wiz in a 113-106 loss at the Brooklyn Nets 01:28:01 - Nationals: Max Scherzer is named Opening Night starter...and is the Nats' bullpen already a major concern off troubling health news for Will Harris and a bad exhibition debut for Tanner Rainey? 01:40:30 - Orioles: John Means is named Opening Day starter...thoughts on some recent exhibition starts by Orioles pitchers...and is D.J. Stewart now unlikely to be ready for the start of the regular season? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

08:10 - Washington Football Team: in-depth commentary on what Ryan Fitzpatrick said at his introductory Zoom press conference for Washington 27:12 - Washington Football Team: analysis of Washington signing free-agent linebacker David Mayo and free-agent center Tyler Larsen 37:02 - Guest: Pro Football Network NFL Draft analyst and Washington Football Team fan Matt Valdovinos on Washington's free-agent signings of Ryan Fitzpatrick, Curtis Samuel and William Jackson III 55:22 - Maryland basketball: preview of the No. 10-seeded Terrapins' NCAA Tournament first-round game with No. 7-seeded UConn 01:04:14 - Georgetown basketball: preview of the No. 12-seeded Hoyas'  NCAA Tournament first-round game with No. 5-seeded Colorado 01:08:30 - Guest: Andrew Geiger, creator of CasualHoya.com, on Georgetown's amazing run to win the Big East Tournament, the Hoyas' prospects for the NCAA Tournament and the state of the program 01:20:33 - Virginia basketball: preview of the No. 4-seeded Cavaliers' NCAA Tournament first-round game with No. 13-seeded Ohio 01:25:14 - Virginia Tech basketball: preview of the No. 10-seeded Hokies' NCAA Tournament first-round game with No. 7-seeded Florida 01:27:33 - VCU basketball: preview of the No. 10-seeded Rams' NCAA Tournament first-round game with No. 7-seeded Oregon 01:29:08 - Wizards: react to - and some scheduled fun with - the Wiz authoring a 131-122 win over the NBA-leading Utah Jazz 01:35:20 - Nationals: Jon Lester makes his exhibition debut 01:38:34 - Orioles: the O's have the No. 5 farm system in baseball per MLB Pipeline Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

08:25 - Washington Football Team: react to and analysis of Washington reportedly agreeing on a deal with free-agent Curtis Samuel 27:12 - Washington Football Team: further exploration of what William Jackson III is bringing to Washington's defense...and a theory as to why Washington was comfortable allowing Ronald Darby to leave 41:19 - Washington Football Team: examining other news with Washington on Day 1 of the NFL's new league year, including Nick Sundberg being told he's out 50:42 - Washington Football Team: thoughts on Trent Williams getting a mega-money contract to re-sign with the San Francisco 49ers 01:00:53 - Wizards: the slide continues with a 121-119 loss to the lowly Sacramento Kings 01:07:09 - Orioles: John Means looks sharp for a second consecutive Grapefruit League start - what's the long-term play with him?...and Austin Hays is having an excellent exhibition season Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

05:22 - Washington Football Team: react to and analysis of Washington reportedly agreeing on a contract with free-agent William Jackson III 18:41 - Washington Football Team: further analysis of Washington reportedly agreeing on a contract with Ryan Fitzpatrick, including what his contract tells us and whether Washington might still take a quarterback in the 2021 NFL Draft 35:37 - Capitals: the Caps in their biggest game of the season so far author a 3-1 win over the New York Islanders 44:48 - Nationals: why Jon Lester's health matters even more given the Stephen Strasburg situation...and how much should we take from Patrick Corbin struggling in his exhibition start on Tuesday evening? 49:33 - Guest: Mike Petriello, Statcast analyst for MLB.com, on the excellence of Juan Soto, where we are with Bryce Harper, outlooks for the Nationals and Orioles in 2021 and much more 01:12:45 - Orioles: Felix Hernandez is dealing with the dreaded "elbow discomfort"...and is Maikel Franco now the Orioles' starting third baseman? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

03:39 - Washington Football Team: react to and analysis of Washington reportedly agreeing on a contract with free-agent Ryan Fitzpatrick 25:49 - Washington Football Team: thoughts on Washington reportedly losing corner Ronald Darby and linebacker Kevin Pierre-Louis in free agency 35:23 - Washington Football Team: is Washington poised to capitalize on a depressed NFL free-agent market? 41:30 - Capitals: a 6-0 win at the Buffalo Sabres precedes a huge game against the New York Islanders on Tuesday night 49:36 - Guest: Maryland basketball legend Gary Williams on the Terrapins' NCAA Tournament first-round game against UConn, the Terps' strengths and weaknesses, what went down between Mark Turgeon and Juwan Howard in the Big Ten Tournament quarters and more 01:10:26 - Wizards: the Wiz's slide continues with a 133-122 loss to the Milwaukee Bucks 01:16:18 - Nationals: Washington, D.C. - finally! - is allowing fans at Nationals Park...and Max Scherzer is dominant for a second straight Grapefruit League start 01:20:25 - Orioles: Matt Harvey makes his second Grapefruit League start...and Rio Ruiz makes perhaps a last-gasp effort to save his job as the Orioles' starting third baseman  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

08:10 - Washington Football Team: four final thoughts regarding Washington as the NFL's legal tampering period begins on Monday 23:23 - Washington Football Team: analysis of Dustin Hopkins off reports that Washington is re-signing him 31:40 - Washington Football Team: why signing Cam Newton never made sense 38:12 - Maryland basketball: react to the Terrapins' matchup with UConn in the first round of the NCAA Tournament...and to the Mark Turgeon-Juwan Howard incident in the Terrapins' 79-66 loss to Michigan in the Big Ten Tournament quarters 47:40 - Georgetown basketball: a proper honoring of an all-time run by the Hoyas in winning the 2021 Big East Tournament 56:58 - Virginia basketball: will the Cavaliers play in the NCAA Tournament off their COVID-19 issue?...and a look at an encouraging aspect of sports and the coronavirus 01:07:18 - Virginia Tech basketball: the Hokies  may not have played much recently, but the state of the program is strong as it has made another NCAA Tournament 01:10:16 - VCU basketball: thoughts on the Rams entering the NCAA Tournament 01:11:22 - Capitals: the Caps keep rolling, albeit with another imperfect win in a  5-4 victory at the Philadelphia Flyers 01:18:01 - Wizards: two more losses for the sinking Wiz 01:24:51 - Nationals: how worried should we be about Stephen Strasburg's left-calf strain?...and how encouraged should be by what Joe Ross has done so far in his Grapefruit League outings? 01:29:51 - Orioles: Maikel Franco is coming...Dean Kremer and Bruce Zimmermann continue to shine...Wade LeBlanc does not...and Hunter Harvey is hurt again  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

08:16 - Washington Football Team: what the Buffalo Bills re-signing Matt Milano means for Washington and says about free agency overall   19:56 - Washington Football Team: analysis of Washington not tendering contracts to Robert Foster and Danny Johnson as restricted free agents...and predictions for which of Washington's unrestricted free agents will be re-signed    25:41 - Washington Football Team: react to both Martin Mayhew and Scott Turner attending Trey Lance's pro day...and thoughts on why Washington should be open to drafting Lance   33:48 - Guest: Matt Manocherian, vice president of football and research for Sports Info Solutions, on the 2021 NFL Draft, including in-depth breakdowns of quarterbacks potentially available to The Washington Football Team - Justin Fields, Trey Lance, Mac Jones, Kyle Trask and more   59:04 - Maryland basketball: the Terrapins eliminate any NCAA Tournament bubble talk with a 68-57 win over Michigan State in the second round Big Ten Tournament   01:05:16 - Georgetown basketball: are the Hoyas authoring a miracle run off a 72-71 win over Villanova in the Big East Tournament quarters?   01:11:28 - Virginia basketball: the Cavaliers escape with a 72-69 win over Syracuse in the ACC Tournament quarters   01:14:28 - Virginia Tech basketball: an odd season for the Hokies continues with an 81-73 loss to North Carolina in the ACC Tournament quarters   01:17:12 - Capitals: it wasn't always pretty, but the Caps pick up another win with a 5-3 victory at the Philadelphia Flyers   01:22:48 - Nationals: an encouraging Grapefruit League start for Patrick Corbin   01:25:13 - Orioles: a second straight bad Grapefruit League start for Felix Hernandez Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

12:40 - Washington Football Team: thoughts on Kyle Allen off Washington tendering him as an exclusive-rights free agent...and react to Ron Rivera's comments on Washington's search for a quarterback   29:11 - Washington Football Team: analysis of restricted free agent-to-be Cam Sims off Washington deciding to tender him   34:40 - Washington Football Team: how Ron Rivera struck the perfect balance in what he said about Washington's approach to free agency   48:39 - Washington Football Team: how Ron Rivera's first publicly-spoken words on releasing Alex Smith were correct   01:00:37 - Washington Football Team: the undeniable reality off Washington franchise-tagging Brandon Scherff for a second straight offseason...and comments from Ron Rivera that were perhaps very telling about the decision   01:08:23 - Wizards: the Wiz get smashed in the paint and on the glass in a 127-112 loss at the Memphis Grizzlies   01:14:48 - Nationals: Max Scherzer is dominant in his second Grapefruit League start...and Jon Lester opens up about his recent surgery   01:21:08 - Georgetown basketball: the Hoyas keep their season alive - and perhaps save Patrick Ewing's job - with a 68-49 win over Marquette in the Big East Tournament   01:26:08 - Guest: Patrick Stevens, bracketologist for The Washington Post, on Maryland, Virginia and Virginia Tech as they begin play in their conference tournaments Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

06:08 - Washington Football Team: analysis of who Washington should - and shouldn't - pursue among the free agents-to-be who weren't tagged by Tuesday's deadline   29:45 - Washington Football Team: why Washington should re-sign Ronald Darby, but also why that may not be so easy   37:59 - Washington Football Team: the latest in Godfather Ron Rivera's "Baptism of Fire"   44:06 - Capitals: Jakub Vrana prevents a collapse of a loss in a 5-4 overtime win over the New Jersey Devils   51:35 - Nationals: Stephen Strasburg looks good in his Grapefruit League debut...and will D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser take a cue from Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan regarding allowing fans at Nationals Park?   01:01:21 - Maryland basketball: an ode to Darryl Morsell off him winning Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year   01:05:55 - Guest: Patrick Stevens, bracketologist for The Washington Post, on the Georgetown Hoyas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.