Sports Podiatrist Dr. Robert Weil, Redskins Name Needs to Change: JGST 6/20

It's the latest edition of JG Sports Talk with host Amiri Tulloch!

To start today's show, Amiri is joined by sports podiatrist and radio host Dr. Robert Weil. Dr. Weil's show, The Sports Doctor, airs Wednesdays from 3-4 pm CST at http://healthylife.net/. Dr. Weil comments on the growing number of injuries in youth sports, and highlights some of the reasons behind the epidemic.

Then, Amiri tackles the ongoing controversy that is the Washington Redskins name, explaining why he thinks owner Dan Snyder should change the team name.

Amiri looks at the history behind the name, including the franchise's first owner's racist past, the historic definition behind the term 'redskin,' and why tradition should be discounted in a decision to change the team name.

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Amiri Tulloch with ESPN's Tim Kurkjian -- JGST Podcast 3/11

Tim Kurkjian, ESPN baseball reporter, joined Amiri Tulloch on Tuesday to discuss all things Major League Baseball!

What does Kurkjian think about the Tanaka experiment for the Yankees? Is he okay with Barry Bonds returning to baseball...as a Spring Training instructor? What does his sources tell him about Mike Trout's impending pay-day? And, who are his early favorites from the NL and AL?

Hear it all on the latest edition of the JG Sports Talk Podcast.

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COLUMN: Rule Changes Making Special-Teams Less Appealing for NFL Coach

Every aspect of football is being affected by Rodger Goodell’s widespread rule changes. Offenses are becoming more lethal and defenses are becoming more confined. But, special teams is often the unit that is left out when you hear media outlets reporting and discussing rule changes. In actuality, the changes in rules have hurt special-teams just as much as the two predominant sides of the ball.

Before we get to the rule changes, let’s introduce the subject of this column. Mike Westhoff retired as special-teams coordinator of the New York Jets after the 2012 NFL season, and his units often ranked as one of the highest in the league. Westhoff coached 15 seasons in Miami (1986-2000) before going to New York (2001-2012). After Westhoff retired, the Jets hired Ben Kowitca to lead special-teams for this past NFL season. Ben subsequently left after the Jets’ 8-8 campaign, leaving Thomas McGaughey, formerly of LSU, as the third coach in three years at the special-teams position.

Back to Mike. Although he remained in contact with some of the Jets coaching staff, notably Head Coach Rex Ryan, Westhoff said that returning to the green and white as a coach was not in his consideration. For all of the disappointed Jets fans hoping to see another glimpse of Coach Westhoff, you can blame the new NFL.

“Many people have asked me over the past month if I’d consider coaching the Jets. I’m not,” said Westhoff in a recent phone interview. “I wouldn’t be interested with the [rule] changes.”

Rodger Goodell is not only impacting offenses and defenses, but his “iron fist” is becoming obvious in special teams as well.

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United States of Sports -- Episode 13

It's the latest edition of United States of Sports with your host Jinx Grand! On today's edition of the show, Jinx starts with his explanation of why Dolphins' player Richie Incognito should not be excused from his actions towards teammate Johnathon Martin. Jinx gives his take on why Martin's decision to walk away instead of confronting Incognito is something that today's society doesn't quite understand.

Then, Jinx talks about the implications to the BCS after what was a chaotic night of College Football. Finally, he gives his official Week 10 NFL predictions and what to look for in each and every game.

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Still Big Questions for Eagles -- JGSportsTalk Podcast

It's the JGSportsTalk Podcast with your host, Jinx Grand! On today's episode, Jinx explains why the Eagles have a whole left a lot of unanswered questions on the table after their 33-27 victory over the Washington Redskins on Monday Night Football.

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The Eagles and Michael Vick didn't prove enough in Week 1 for Jinx Grand to come away impressed.

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