Greetings, Sports fans! It’s your arbiter of athletics Davey Mac here! And I’m coming in HOT! My take?
…Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay is bat-crap NUTS!
INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA – OCTOBER 30: Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay speaks during a Indianapolis Colts Ring of Honor induction ceremony during halftime of a game against the Washington Commanders at Lucas Oil Stadium on October 30, 2022 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images)
Irsay just fired head coach Frank Reich who…despite being saddled with aged quarterback after aged quarterback…finished at 41-35-1…six games over .500. Reich also led the Colts to the playoffs twice with an about-to-retire Andrew Luck and about-to-retire Philip Rivers.
He would have made the playoffs again last year had then-Colts QB Carson Wentz not played terribly down the stretch.
INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA – AUGUST 17: Head Frank Reich of the Indianapolis Colts talks with Colts owner Jim Irsay on the field before the preseason game against the Cleveland Browns at Lucas Oil Stadium on August 17, 2019 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images)
But that’s actually not even the nutty part. Only hours after he surprisingly fired Reich…Irsay then shockingly announced that he has hired Jeff Saturday as the new interim head coach!
Now, if you don’t know, Saturday is a former center and was a good player in the NFL. He also has gone to ESPN where he is a very good analyst. BUT…he has never coached a second of football on ANY level!
INDIANAPOLIS – 2005: Jeff Saturday of the Indianapolis Colts poses for his 2005 NFL headshot at photo day in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Getty Images)
I’m sorry, but the Colts and Irsay are off the rails. This organization is getting downright squirrelly! I’m Davey Mac…that’s my two cents.
INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA – AUGUST 17: Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay on the field before the preseason game against the Cleveland Browns at Lucas Oil Stadium on August 17, 2019 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images)
Coming up on today’s Davey Mac Sports Report:
- Ravens beat Saints
- Yanks’ Rizzo now a free agent
- Mets re-sign Diaz
- Knicks defeat T-Wolves
- Nets lose to Mavs
- Sixers get past Suns
- Devils, Rangers, Flyers all play tonight
Ravens Beat Saints On 'MNF'
The Ravens beat the Saints on Monday Night Football…27 to 13. Baltimore QB Lamar Jackson threw for 133 yards and a touchdown while also rushing for 82 yards. The Ravens improve to 6 and 3. The Saints drop to 3 and 6.
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA – NOVEMBER 07: Lamar Jackson #8 of the Baltimore Ravens throws the ball over Chris Harris Jr. #19 of the New Orleans Saints during the first quarter at Caesars Superdome on November 07, 2022 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images)
Rizzo Opts Into Free Agency
First baseman Anthony Rizzo officially opted out of his contract with the Yankees. Rizzo is now officially a free agent. Rizzo hit .224 with 32 home runs with 75 RBI’s. Rizzo will be 34 next season.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – OCTOBER 23: Anthony Rizzo #48 of the New York Yankees celebrates his RBI double in the second inning against the Houston Astros in game four of the American League Championship Series at Yankee Stadium on October 23, 2022 in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
Mets Reach Record Deal With Diaz
The Mets have reached a deal with their closer Edwin Diaz which is breaking records. The Mets gave Diaz a five-year contract worth $102 million…making it the first time a closer had gotten $20 million a year.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – AUGUST 13: Edwin Diaz #39 of the New York Mets reacts after pitching the final out during the ninth inning against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citi Field on August 13, 2022 in the Queens borough of New York City. The Mets won 1-0. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images)
Knicks Take Down T-Wolves
The Knicks beat the Timberwolves last night…120 to 107. Another good game for the Knicks Julius Randle…Randle had 34 points, 8 rebounds, and 3 assists in the Knick victory.
MINNEAPOLIS, MN – NOVEMBER 07: Julius Randle #30 of the New York Knicks celebrates after the fourth quarter of the game against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Target Center on November 7, 2022 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images)
Nets Fall To Mavs
The Nets lost to the Mavericks…96 to 94. Despite Kevin Durant’s 27 points…the Nets still fall to 4 and 7 for the season.
DALLAS, TEXAS – NOVEMBER 07: Luka Doncic #77 of the Dallas Mavericks smiles at Kevin Durant #7 of the Brooklyn Nets during the second half of the game at American Airlines Center on November 07, 2022 in Dallas, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Tim Heitman/Getty Images)
Sixers Defeat Phoenix
The Sixers defeated the Suns…100 to 88. Joel Embiid had 33 points and 10 rebounds for Philly.
Joel Embiid #21 of the Philadelphia 76ers (Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images)
NHL Tonight: Devils Vs. Calgary
The Devils, Rangers, and Flyers were all inactive last night. The Devils face the Flames at the Prudential Center.
NEWARK, NEW JERSEY – OCTOBER 30: Nathan Bastian #14 and Vitek Vanecek #41 of the New Jersey Devils celebrate heir 7-1 victory over the Columbus Blue Jackets at the Prudential Center on October 30, 2022 in Newark, New Jersey. The Devils defeated the Blue Jackets 7-1. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
Rangers Vs. Islanders
The Rangers take on the Islanders at Madison Square Garden.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – NOVEMBER 06: Mika Zibanejad #93 of the New York Rangers celebrates a first period goal against the Detroit Red Wings at Madison Square Garden on November 06, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
Flyers Vs. St. Louis
The Flyers play the Blues in Philly.
PHILADELPHIA, PA – OCTOBER 29: Tony DeAngelo #77, Owen Tippett #74, and Kevin Hayes #13 of the Philadelphia Flyers react after a goal by Tippett in the second period of the game against the Carolina Hurricanes at the Wells Fargo Center on October 29, 2022 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)
That's Today's Davey Mac Sports Report!
Have a great day, gang!!
