The Al Galdi Podcast

15:12 - Commanders: deep dive on the unusual circumstance that led to the demoted Sam Howell being the Commanders' starting quarterback in the 27-10 loss to the San Francisco 49ers, how Howell did in the game and what the Commanders' thinking regarding taking a quarterback in the 2024 NFL Draft should be35:12 - Commanders: discussion of various items from the 27-10 loss to the San Francisco 49ers, including an impressive performance by running back Brian Robinson Jr. in his return from a two-game absence, the Commanders' depleted defense getting carved up and head coach Ron Rivera's questionable timeout management48:13 - Capitals: analysis of a 5-1 loss at the New York Islanders and a 3-2 shootout loss to the Nashville Predators01:01:28 - Wizards: breakdowns of a 110-104 win over the Brooklyn Nets and a 130-126 loss to the Atlanta Hawks01:10:03 - College Football: a salute to Maryland for its 31-13 win over Auburn in the Music City Bowl...and a GaldiLocks preview and pick for No. 23 Liberty vs. No. 8 Oregon in the Fiesta Bowl01:17:46 - College Basketball: thoughts on Virginia's 76-54 loss at Notre Dame, Virginia Tech's 86-63 loss at Wake Forest and No. 20 James Madison's 82-65 win over Texas StateVisit PaulsonAndNace.com and tell Paulson & Nace that Al Galdi sent ya!Call Nova Fireplace And Stove at 571-513-3803, mention that Al Galdi sent ya, and receive $1,000 off select in-stock gas inserts and $1,000 off select in-stock wood insertsWhatever your dermatological needs, call Dr. George Verghese and the Mid-Atlantic Skin-Surgery Institute Of Maryland at 301-396-3401 and mention that Al Galdi sent ya!Interested in advertising on this podcast? Email sales@bluewirepods.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

11:55 - Commanders: analysis of the latest from ESPN Analytics on what the Commanders losing their final two games of the 2023 season would mean for the team's positioning in the 2024 NFL Draft...breakdown of the latest Commanders injury report for their game against the San Francisco 49ers...and reaction to and discussion of comments from Commanders assistant head coach/offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy on the demotion of Sam Howell to QB2 and elevation of Jacoby Brissett to QB143:38 - Commanders: Rhyming Keys for a Commanders loss to the San Francisco 49ers...and a pick for the game56:52 - Maryland Football: a GaldiLocks preview and pick for the Terrapins versus Auburn in the Music City Bowl01:02:54 - Maryland Basketball: thoughts on a 75-53 win over Coppin StateVisit PaulsonAndNace.com and tell Paulson & Nace that Al Galdi sent ya!Visit CrabSports.com or download the Crab Sports app, use the promo code "Galdi" and enjoy a great offer!Visit UnderdogFantasy.com or download the Underdog Fantasy app, sign up and use the promo code "Galdi" for Underdog Fantasy to double your first deposit with up to $100 in bonus cash when you make a first deposit of at least $10!Go to DrinkAG1.com/AlGaldi for a great deal!Interested in advertising on this podcast? Email sales@bluewirepods.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

11:14 - Commanders: in-depth reaction to and discussion of head coach Ron Rivera announcing that Jacoby Brissett - and not Sam Howell - will be the Commanders' starting quarterback for their game against the San Francisco 49ers...and a look at the Commanders' initial injury report for the game42:37 - Capitals: analysis of a 5-1 loss at the New York Rangers in yet another rough game for goaltender Darcy Kuemper46:32 - Wizards: breakdown of a 132-102 loss at the Toronto Raptors49:21 - Virginia Tech Football: a salute to the Hokies for concluding a 7-6 season with a 41-20 win over Tulane in the Military Bowl54:30 - Virginia Basketball: thoughts on a 79-44 win over Morgan StateVisit InsuranceBMC.com and tell BMC Insurance that Al Galdi sent ya!Visit CateringByUptown.com and tell Catering By Uptown that Al Galdi sent ya!Interested in advertising on this podcast? Email sales@bluewirepods.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

10:15 - Guest: Commanders insider Ben Standig of The Athletic on whether the team should/will bench Sam Howell as the starting quarterback in favor of Jacoby Brissett, what is going wrong for Howell, what managing partner Josh Harris is thinking with the Commanders' expected general-manager search, how important analytics will be in who runs the team's football operations beyond the 2023 season, the importance of the team's next head coach being an offensive-minded head coach and more44:13 - Commanders: analysis of the Commanders bringing back running back Jaret Patterson via signing him to the practice squad and of notable playtime percentages for the team in its 30-28 loss at the New York Jets, including corner Emmanuel Forbes Jr. continuing to not play much52:06 - Wizards: breakdown of a 127-119 loss to the Orlando Magic57:07 - Virginia Tech Football: a GaldiLocks preview and pick for the Hokies versus Tulane in the Military BowlVisit PaulsonAndNace.com and tell Paulson & Nace that Al Galdi sent ya!Call Nova Fireplace And Stove at 571-513-3803, mention that Al Galdi sent ya, and receive $1,000 off select in-stock gas inserts and $1,000 off select in-stock wood insertsVisit InsuranceBMC.com and tell BMC Insurance that Al Galdi sent ya!Interested in advertising on this podcast? Email sales@bluewirepods.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

11:53 - Commanders: deep dive on the Commanders' quarterback situation off all that went down via the 30-28 loss at the New York Jets - Sam Howell playing poorly and getting benched for a third consecutive game, Jacoby Brissett playing very well for a second straight game and the Commanders emerging from Week 16 with the No. 3-overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft37:20 - Commanders: discussion of various items from the 30-28 loss at the New York Jets, including the clutch choke by the Commanders' defense, a woeful game for Commanders special teams and impressive performances by running backs Chris Rodriguez Jr. and Antonio Gibson52:35 - Capitals: analysis of a 2-1 shootout loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning58:34 - Wizards: reaction to a 129-118 loss at the Golden State Warriors01:03:11 - College Basketball: breakdowns of Maryland's 69-60 win at UCLA, Georgetown's 81-51 loss at No. 6 Marquette and No. 20 James Madison's 89-75 win at Morgan State01:08:20 - James Madison Football: thoughts on the Dukes' 31-21 loss to Air Force in the Armed Forces BowlVisit PaulsonAndNace.com and tell Paulson & Nace that Al Galdi sent ya!Call Nova Fireplace And Stove at 571-513-3803, mention that Al Galdi sent ya, and receive $1,000 off select in-stock gas inserts and $1,000 off select in-stock wood insertsWhatever your dermatological needs, call Dr. George Verghese and the Mid-Atlantic Skin-Surgery Institute Of Maryland at 301-396-3401 and mention that Al Galdi sent ya!Visit CateringByUptown.com and tell Catering By Uptown that Al Galdi sent ya!Interested in advertising on this podcast? Email sales@bluewirepods.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

13:56 - Commanders: breakdown of the latest on Commanders' injuries and on the New York Jets' quarterback situation for the Commanders' game at the Jets...and in-depth reaction to and commentary on surprisingly revealing comments from assistant head coach/offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy on quarterback Sam Howell43:18 - Commanders: Rhyming Keys for quarterback Sam Howell playing well but also a Commanders loss at the New York Jets...and a pick for the game54:55 - Capitals: discussion - and celebration - of a 3-2 overtime win at the Columbus Blue Jackets on a game-winning goal by left wing Alex Ovechkin to end his NHL career-worst 14-game regular-season goal drought01:00:06 - Wizards: analysis of a 118-117 win at the Portland Trail Blazers01:03:37 - Virginia Tech Basketball: thoughts on a 77-55 win over American01:05:05 - James Madison Football: a GaldiLocks preview and pick for JMU versus Air Force in the Armed Forces BowlVisit PaulsonAndNace.com and tell Paulson & Nace that Al Galdi sent ya!Visit CrabSports.com or download the Crab Sports app, use the promo code "Galdi" and enjoy a great offer!Visit UnderdogFantasy.com or download the Underdog Fantasy app, sign up and use the promo code "Galdi" for Underdog Fantasy to double your first deposit with up to $100 in bonus cash when you make a first deposit of at least $10!Download the Gametime app, create an account and use the promo code "Al Galdi" for $20 off your first purchase!Interested in advertising on this podcast? Email sales@bluewirepods.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

13:55 - Commanders: discussion of two items that make the Commanders' final three games of the 2023 season actually matter a lot - draft positioning and quarterback Sam Howell, including why the Commanders need to lose out and comments from Howell and head coach Ron Rivera on Howell's recent struggles, what he needs to show over the team's final three games of the 2023 season and more34:43 - Commanders: breakdown of the Commanders' initial injury report for their game at the New York Jets...examining the latest in who will be the Jets' starting quarterback for the game...and thoughts on the Commanders' pass rush since the team traded edge defenders Montez Sweat and Chase Young45:44 - Capitals: analysis of a 3-2 overtime win over the New York IslandersVisit InsuranceBMC.com and tell BMC Insurance that Al Galdi sent ya!Visit CateringByUptown.com and tell Catering By Uptown that Al Galdi sent ya!Visit UnderdogFantasy.com or download the Underdog Fantasy app, sign up and use the promo code "Galdi" for Underdog Fantasy to double your first deposit with up to $100 in bonus cash when you make a first deposit of at least $10!Download the Gametime app, create an account and use the promo code "Al Galdi" for $20 off your first purchase!Interested in advertising on this podcast? Email sales@bluewirepods.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

15:30 - Guest: sports-analytics expert Neil Greenberg of The Washington Post on what it would mean for the Commanders to be big on analytics as we expect to be the case with Josh Harris as managing partner, a surprising discovery in Greenberg's research on whether NFL teams should favor hiring people with primarily offensive backgrounds as head coaches, where we are with quarterback Sam Howell, why sacks are more damaging for an NFL offense than interceptions are, whether Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin's NHL career-worst regular-season goal drought of 13 games is more about bad luck or a true decline and more44:11 - College Basketball: breakdowns of Maryland's 73-67 win over Nicholls State, Georgetown's 74-64 at loss at Butler, No. 22 Virginia's 77-54 loss at No. 23 Memphis and No. 20 James Madison's 87-48 win over Coppin StateVisit PaulsonAndNace.com and tell Paulson & Nace that Al Galdi sent ya!Call Nova Fireplace And Stove at 571-513-3803, mention that Al Galdi sent ya, and receive $1,000 off select in-stock gas inserts and $1,000 off select in-stock wood insertsVisit UnderdogFantasy.com or download the Underdog Fantasy app, sign up and use the promo code "Galdi" for Underdog Fantasy to double your first deposit with up to $100 in bonus cash when you make a first deposit of at least $10!Download the Gametime app, create an account and use the promo code "Al Galdi" for $20 off your first purchase!Interested in advertising on this podcast? Email sales@bluewirepods.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

11:03 - Commanders: in-depth reaction to the Commanders releasing Cameron Cheeseman, including the representative and telling nature of the Cameron Cheeseman saga regarding player-personnel by Ron Rivera as Washington head coach26:47 - Commanders: commentary on - and some scheduled fun with - comments from head coach Ron Rivera on benching quarterback Sam Howell in the 28-20 loss at the Los Angeles Rams...and discussion of what went on with the Commanders' offensive line and with playing time for rookie defensive backs Emmanuel Forbes Jr. and Quan Martin in the game43:33 - Orioles and Nationals: analysis of a major development in the MASN dispute and of the Orioles' lease situation for Oriole Park at Camden Yards finally being settled49:13 - Wizards: breakdown of a 143-131 loss at the Sacramento Kings54:04 - Old Dominion Football: thoughts on ODU's 38-35 overtime loss to Western Kentucky in the Famous Toastery Bowl in a game in which the Monarchs blew a 28-0 second-quarter leadVisit PaulsonAndNace.com and tell Paulson & Nace that Al Galdi sent ya!Visit InsuranceBMC.com and tell BMC Insurance that Al Galdi sent ya!Visit UnderdogFantasy.com or download the Underdog Fantasy app, sign up and use the promo code "Galdi" for Underdog Fantasy to double your first deposit with up to $100 in bonus cash when you make a first deposit of at least $10!Download the Gametime app, create an account and use the promo code "Al Galdi" for $20 off your first purchase!Interested in advertising on this podcast? Email sales@bluewirepods.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

10:00 - Commanders: examining the state of the Commanders' positioning in the 2024 NFL Draft, the imminent firing of head coach Ron Rivera and how the debacle that is long snapper Cameron Cheeseman epitomizes player-personnel for Washington under Rivera25:10 - Commanders: reaction to the benching of quarterback Sam Howell in the 28-20 loss at the Los Angeles Rams and deep dives on Howell's and quarterback Jacoby Brissett's performances in the game41:01 - Commanders: analysis of receiver Terry McLaurin, the Commanders' dreadful defense and more from the 28-20 loss at the Los Angeles Rams50:46 - Capitals: breakdowns of a 3-1 loss at the Nashville Predators and a 2-1 shootout win at the Carolina Hurricanes55:49 - Wizards: reviews of a 137-123 win over the Indiana Pacers and a 112-108 loss at the Phoenix Suns01:02:33 - College Basketball: thoughts on Georgetown's 72-68 overtime win at Notre Dame, No. 22 Virginia's 56-54 win over Northeastern, Virginia Tech's 73-51 win over Vermont and No. 20 James Madison's 88-71 win at Hampton01:12:54 - Old Dominion Football: a GaldiLocks preview and pick for ODU vs. Western Kentucky in the Famous Toastery BowlCall Nova Fireplace And Stove at 571-513-3803, mention that Al Galdi sent ya, and receive $1,000 off select in-stock gas inserts and $1,000 off select in-stock wood insertsWhatever your dermatological needs, call Dr. George Verghese and the Mid-Atlantic Skin-Surgery Institute Of Maryland at 301-396-3401 and mention that Al Galdi sent ya!Visit CateringByUptown.com and tell Catering By Uptown that Al Galdi sent ya!Visit UnderdogFantasy.com or download the Underdog Fantasy app, sign up and use the promo code "Galdi" for Underdog Fantasy to double your first deposit with up to $100 in bonus cash when you make a first deposit of at least $10!Download the Gametime app, create an account and use the promo code "Al Galdi" for $20 off your first purchase!Interested in advertising on this podcast? Email sales@bluewirepods.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices