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Mid-Days With Bob Cooney

Mid-Days With Bob Cooney

97.5 The Fanatic - Beasley Media Group

Philadelphia sports talk at its finest. The official broadcast flagship station for The Philadelphia 76ers, The Philadelphia Flyers, The Philadelphia Union, and the home of the most entertaining Philadelphia Eagles talk in the city.

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Listen to the last episode:

(00:00-19:09) Bob’s talked with his NBA inside circle and most of them believe this series will be 2-2 heading back to New York.

(19:24-33:56) DeAnthony Melton looks like he’ll be back, do we believe it and how much does he help? Bob calls upon Buddy Hield to light a spark for a 2nd unit that’s been lifeless.

(34:10-41:27) Quickly Bob & Amy discuss the NFL draft, what they want the Eagles to do and what the Eagles will do.

(41:34-1:02:01) Amy harkens back to Joel Embiid’s postgame comments and his confidence that the Sixers will win the series. Bob poses a prompt for everyone calling in: You need to see ___ from ____ in game 3.

(1:02:15-1:14:14) Callers weigh in to answer Bob’s prompt, Tobias Harris, bench scoring, and toughness are common themes. Bob does not subscribe to the idea that playing great defense is an excuse for not scoring on offense.

(1:14:20-1:22:36) Are the 76ers actually the better team in this series?

(1:22:42-1:42:44) Alaa Abdelnaby joins the show! Alaa Abdelnaby joins Bob Cooney and Amy Fadool to prepare for the 76ers' must-win game 3. Alaa reviews the crazy ending of game 2 and gives a surprising answer! Then looking ahead to game 3, Alaa weighs in on Joel Embiid's motivation, what a healthy DeAnthony Melton brings to the table, and who Alaa needs to see step up in tonight's game.

(1:42:59-1:54:43) A caller asks for more from Embiid, Bob reviews Joel’s playoff shortcomings but the midday show agrees that fans shouldn’t question Embiid’s leadership. Ray HATES Tom Thibodeau.

(1:54:57-2:00:37)We hear from the text line, Ray has another rant, and can this team rebound for 48 minutes!

(2:00:35-2:21:57) NFL Draft talk, Bob & Amy share who they want the Eagles to pick with emphasis on cornerback and contingency plans whether the Birds trade up or stay at 22.

(2:22:12-2:32:44) Ray plays back the week in review highlighting slips of the tongue and the funniest moments of the past week.

(2:32:50-2:40:40) Bob & Amy go on the record and give their predictions for game 3.