(00:00-15:09) Today on The Mike Missanelli Show, Mike starts off reacting to the news over the weekend that Joel Embiid will be out for at least the first two games of the series versus the Miami Heat. He talks about what the Sixers might do in his absence and what personnel will be used to fill the hole in the lineup. Mike then talks about the Eagles draft and how he feels they did overall. They added some potentially good pieces but were it enough? Tyron and Jen weigh in with their thoughts.
(15:20-44:57) Jen introduces both of today’s Twitter poll. What grade do you give the Eagles draft class? Your choices are a simple A, B, and C, D. The second poll asks what your Sixers vs Heat prediction is. The options are Heat in 4-5, Sixers in 4-5, Heat in 6-7, and Sixers in 6-7. Mike, Tyrone and Jen share their thoughts then Mike heads to the phones to hear what you have to say.
(45:07-1:03:15) Sixers beat reporter for the Philadelphia Inquirer; Keith Pompey joins the show to talk about the Sixers round two series against the Heat. There is no date for Embiid’s return. He still has to clear concussion protocol. He doesn’t blame Doc Rivers for keeping Embiid in the game which led to the injury. Even with Embiid out, he still believes they can split down in Miami.
(1:03:26-1:15:51) Mike and Jen introduce the Steven Singer Creamsicle Rose then Mike heads back to the phones to talk more Philly sports with you.
(1:16:01-1:25:39) Jen dives into some interesting stories outside the world of sports on “What’s Brewin’ with Jen” to include a 100 year old runner at the Penn Relays and a woman that transformed herself into a dragon.
(1:25:50-1:36:00) Eagles beat reporter for NBC Sports Philadelphia, Dave Zangaro, joins the show to break down the Eagles draft over the weekend. His biggest surprise is Nkobe Dean falling to the Eagles in the third round. He also believes the Eagles had the best draft in the NFC East.
(1:36:01-2:18:52) Mike heads back to the phones to hear more of what you have to say about the Sixers vs Heat and the Eagles draft.
(2:18:53-2:31:23) The show airs the introductory press conference for Eagles new Wide Receiver A.J. Brown.
(2:31:33-2:40:51) The rest of the show belongs to you, the FANatic!
(2:41:01-2:47:13) It is time for Sound Off! Leave your very own Sound Off calls for Mike Missanelli at (610)-771-9705!