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@UnpluggedDoug
doug franz
3 years
What a moment! The @Suns legend Al McCoy just called me to see how I was doing. Without me even asking if I could, he said, “Use my number. I’d be glad to be a reference for you.” So humbling when the GOAT calls you to pick up your spirits #Class
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3 years
there's no way I can thank all of you but your tweets have been amazing I hope all of you know that I did some great things here and I did some really dumb things here but you got everything I had every morning best of luck to Luke controlling @wolf987FM for the next 15 years
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doug franz
3 years
I’ll never forget when Scottie Pippen walked out of the huddle because Phil Jackson drew up a play for Kukoc and benched himself @DevinBook set 2 back screens in the 4th, one for a former player in the Chinese league and one so someone else got the final shot #superstar
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doug franz
3 years
the outpouring of support from so many people has been amazing your kind words are why I'm in this morning we have a lot of guests today to have a final @DougandWolf987 thanks for your loyalty
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doug franz
3 years
The amazing @Suns crowd from the first two series has went on summer break
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doug franz
3 years
A) all credit to LAC. They played harder/better B) this can be thrown in my face later but I don’t see this happening 3X in the next 4 games CP3 will get his legs. Book will adjust to the mask. Ayton was good not dominant SUNS: their worst CLIPS: their best Won’t happen again
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doug franz
6 years
you're waking up in a city where the college coach has more pro experience than the pro coach and the pro coach has more college experience than the college coach
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doug franz
3 years
Booker and Crowder go 1-for-13 from 3, CP3 doesn’t score in the first quarter and the Suns get out-rebounded. TRANSLATION: the Suns still controlled the game and can play better. Makes you feel great for game 2
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doug franz
5 years
Well I think the debate of Pat P being a premier corner in the game has come to an end The effort isn’t there
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doug franz
1 year
Thanks to the #UnpluggedArmy for letting me have the day off to be there for a friend After 15 years, @wolf987FM is my brother and I had to be there when he lost one of his @WVUfootball i now understand what you lost #RestInPeaceWolfman #PeaceAndStrength
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doug franz
5 years
Alex Avila has struck out 3 times today. That hasn’t happened since...the last time he played
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doug franz
6 years
The fault of the play is 100% on Nelson who clearly ran the wrong route. Having said that, 31 offensive coordinators on 3rd & 1 against a historically bad run defense with a good RB would run the ball there. The Cardinals need to announce the firing of Mike McCoy tomorrow
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doug franz
3 years
the hypocrisy of MVP voters is amazing @ZachLowe_NBA puts Tatum ahead of @DevinBook for the #NBA #MVP because Tatum dominated Book in minutes However, Bridges led the entire league in minutes, played 82 games and doesn't make Lowe's top three in DPOY Which is it?
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doug franz
1 year
Experience of a lifetime!! #EmbraceTheChaos Thank you @athomas22 & Gabby Moreno We’re tied 2-2 #UnpluggedArmy Go home #RedOctober Go #Dbacks
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doug franz
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We all have an #AlMcCoy #Suns story Mine: I got fired on a Friday. It was announced publicly the following Monday. The 1st call I got on Monday morning was Al It’s not fair to say on twitter what he said to me but no one could have made me feel better when I was at my lowest
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doug franz
3 years
I know this is a total college move and highly unprofessional but if I’m Michael Bidwill, the team can fly back on the old plane
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doug franz
3 years
I hope Jordan Hicks finds a team that truly appreciates him
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doug franz
6 years
Never underestimate the power being embarrassed on national television has on an owner
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doug franz
3 years
That was a hard fought win Go @Suns
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doug franz
3 years
Hooray BEER!
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doug franz
3 years
my dear friend @JohnClaytonNFL is gone. I can type but I can’t talk. #UnpluggedArmy he was supposed to come on the show 2 weeks ago. He texted me the deepest apology but his beloved wife Pat wasn’t doing well and we rescheduled. He’s scheduled to come on Wednesday…I’m crushed
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3 years
I became a @Suns supporter in late ‘04, a hard core fan in ‘07 because of the way I was treated by President Rick Welts when @DougandWolf987 started. Congratulations to all of you that have been Suns fans for life. You deserve every ounce of emotion you’re feeling tonight
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doug franz
1 year
Holy crap!! #EmbraceTheChaos An amazing game #UnpluggedArmy Let’s go #Dbacks
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doug franz
3 years
I thought the Connor signing at the beginning of the year was a good one. I was way-off. It’s been a fantastic signing!
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doug franz
3 years
since the @Suns are in the playoffs we're working!! If you're up, we'd love to have you listening
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doug franz
5 years
holy crap! the Holy Grail of stats is 50/40/90...50/50/90 is crazy!!
@bball_ref
Basketball Reference
5 years
Devin Booker is shooting 54.5% from the field, 53.2% from 3, and 92.9% from the FT line. Since 1983, the only players to average 50/50/90 thru 9 games of a season are Larry Bird, Ray Allen, and Stephen Curry (min 150 FGAs)
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doug franz
7 years
Post-game question for Pat Neshek: will you ask for Archie Bradley’s autograph?
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doug franz
5 years
I realize Pat P hates being in run defense but to be blocked by a QB means he’s totally checked out
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doug franz
6 years
How many emotions were packed into that Fitz spike?
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doug franz
2 years
In all seriousness, there were major holes in Jalen Hurts’ game coming out of college His growth as a QB only comes from incredibly hard work in the off-season and great coaching The lack of Kyler’s growth is the fault of two people…and they were both given contract extentions
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doug franz
3 years
Thanks G! Right now it’s a lot of great meetings but nothing concrete. It would be rude for me to broadcast the “who” but today’s meetings went great I’ll start narrowing things down next month. Whatever I do, please keep following because I’ll need all the followers I can get
@doug987FM miss hearing you in the am, hope you're hanging in there. Keep the faith, another door awaits, and when it does, please keep us updated. #MACtion guys gotta stick together. #NIUHuskies
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doug franz
2 months
Hello @DIRECTV After 15 years as a customer I wanted to say thanks for the memories! Strike 1: Pac-12 Network Strike 2: Losing #NFL Sunday Ticket Strike 3: no @ASUFootball Sat night on @espn You have 26 hours to change my mind! @YouTube let’s talk
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doug franz
6 years
To the Cardinals fans in this stadium: you are some of the greatest football fans in the country.
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doug franz
3 years
I’m at @Majerles_AZ watching @espn They spent 15 minutes of a 30 minute show on the @Lakers Funny because I can’t remember who beat them, in what round they lost and who it was that won the West
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doug franz
5 years
The Cardinals scored 21 points and the @Dbacks signed MadBum Best 1st half of the year
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doug franz
1 year
This might be the craziest opinion I’ve ever had but if there’s anybody that knows the #Suns weaknesses, it’s Mike Budenholzer I think Ayton or Monty has to go. I will not argue if you disagree and change “OR” to “AND.” #UnpluggedArmy
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doug franz
7 years
This is 9 year-old Emma. Greatest @ArizonaCoyotes ever. Stands every break and dances. Only takes her mask off btwn periods & goes crazy when @max_domi gets the puck
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doug franz
3 years
Budda Baker is one of the fastest men in the NFL? Tough day for the broadcasters Defense looks outstanding
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doug franz
5 years
the @Dbacks host the Houston Astrolls on 4/28 & 4/29. What promotion should they do to promote the games? my idea: all trash collectors get in free on @WasteManagement day and fans take home a free trash can
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doug franz
3 years
Success!! Doug Franz Unplugged has been accepted by @ApplePodcasts One more rough draft show this week and a couple more next week hit the ground running on 1/3/22
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doug franz
1 year
my "Doug's Big One" segment was devoted to you and the extended family the number one thing I miss about the show is hearing about your brothers, your wife and your kids as good of a brother as you are to me, I can only imagine what you mean to Dale #GodBless
@wolf987FM
Ron Wolfley
1 year
Love you forever, Soda Pop...
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doug franz
3 years
I’m so blessed to have so many friends in the #unpluggedarmy to reach out to me. Please tweet the great phrase from @wolf987FM #SayHelloToPat
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doug franz
6 years
If DJ is out, why run? If DJ is exhausted, why not call a timeout? If DJ didn’t take himself out, why is he not in the game?
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doug franz
5 years
There are a ton of positives in this game but the negatives are so huge it’s impossible to feel good. 1) Pat P’s effort 2) SF 3rd down conversions 3) the AZ defensive timeout at the end of the first half
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doug franz
5 years
It was just announced that ASU will be on Pac-12 Network when they go to UCLA. That means 5 out of 7 games this year are/were on P12 and into 19 million homes. One game on ESPN: 86 million homes One game on FOX: 122 million homes
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doug franz
5 years
all of us in my industry need to do a better job talking about the Goldys, Doaners and Larrys of the the world instead of the Antonios Devin Booker: you not only have the chance to join this group, our city needs you to
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doug franz
3 years
For those of you that are wondering what’s next. How would you feel if I did a podcast that made you money?
@DaRealPapaBear
Papa Bear
3 years
DOUG & DA BEAR Coming soon? @doug987FM
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doug franz
5 years
This is one of the worst games I’ve ever seen from Pat P
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doug franz
5 years
I miss Paul Goldschmidt, the person. almost every team with a Goldy is a better team than without him. However: Goldy: $14 mill this year; begins 5 yr $22 mill next year; .260/.348/.474 32 HRs, 94BI Walker: $559K; team control for the next 5 yrs; .261/.346/.471 27HR, 67BI
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doug franz
6 years
The Saturday night home game @ArizonaCoyotes Kachina jerseys are pretty cool
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doug franz
3 years
Thanks. I should be making an announcement next week. It took me awhile to get my head out of my butt. I’m now out of my hole and ready to bring you what you want
@cbacher44
Cbacher44
3 years
@doug987FM Hi Doug, just checking in to see if you have found something else and if you have a new Twitter handle? I truly miss your sports takes.
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doug franz
3 years
we're not waiting until 7p game 5 for the @Suns starts at 6a for us #RallyTheValley
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doug franz
5 years
The 2019 Cardinals are officially better than the 2018 Cardinals. Steve Wilks has a lot to do with that
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doug franz
3 years
Carson Palmer is truly one of my favorite people on the planet. Some athletes love the spotlight. Some athletes blame the media for everything. Carson Palmer was one of the few that answered every question in order to shield everyone else but never did it to get the spotlight
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doug franz
5 years
Larry has to come back in 2020. He can’t have his last play at home be recovering an on-side kick
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doug franz
1 year
I’m willing to bet no coach in #NBA history has ever lost two close out games at home by 30 in back-to-back seasons #embarrassing #UnpluggedArmy
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doug franz
2 months
I love this team #dbacks
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doug franz
2 years
Kliff post-game press conference: 1) #Vikings had a good plan 2) we didn’t execute 3) we just gotta coach better/play better #UnpluggedArmy
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doug franz
3 years
How about that stat!! Kliff Kingsbury and Kyler Murray are the first HC and QB combo this year to be stopped in the Red Zone from scoring when playing the Lions
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doug franz
3 years
Thanks to Man am I jacked up!! This $*!# just got real
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doug franz
1 year
If anyone ever says upper deck tickets at a #Dbacks stink, don’t believe them #EmbraceTheChaos #UnpluggedArmy I love these seats
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doug franz
3 years
pretty cool when you get words of encouragement from a Hall of Famer Thanks @kurt13warner
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doug franz
3 years
Thank you @Suns for the ride. From hoping to get in the bubble to a 77-77 to start the 4th quarter of game 6 of the NBA Finals Tonight is appreciation for the journey. I’ll bang my head against the wall tomorrow.
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doug franz
5 years
Holy crap @Suns Monty Williams: I wanted to quit, but I knew if I did, I was being a coward #ThatsOurCoach
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doug franz
4 years
My dad sent me this picture this morning. He lives 46 miles away from where the @dbacks play today
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doug franz
7 years
I’m thrilled Torey Lovullo is the dbacks manager but allowing Avila to bat in the 9th or beyond with the winning run on base is never acceptable
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doug franz
1 year
Dear #Dbacks Bullpen: I hated the move to take out Pfaadt and Kelly in the NLCS. Thank you for proving all of us second guessers wrong…twice. #EmbraceTheChaos #EmbraceTheRunGameAgain #UnpluggedArmy
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doug franz
7 years
Since the Cardinals didn't get Alex Smith, this would be a great time for the DBacks to sign J D Martinez
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doug franz
2 years
This is amazing! I’m on the radio in PHX! Let’s see if I get fired!
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doug franz
1 year
Good news: only twice did Gallen and Kelly lose back-to-back starts this season Bad news: #Dbacks were on the road both times Great news: Brewers threw their ace and their closer threw over 30 pitches #UnpluggedArmy
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doug franz
3 years
No one will believe this but I came home today and the hot tub doesn’t work, the washer doesn’t work, the dryer doesn’t work and the oven is kind of in and out. I also shot a 106 on the gold @wigwamresort #SometimesItsNotYourDay
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doug franz
5 years
no, I'm not saying he's going to be Paul Goldschmidt but it's interesting how many "fans" have bailed on the @Dbacks Christian Walker Goldy: .272/.360/.444; 12 HRs; 27 RBI Walker: .256/.329/.485; 11 HRs; 25 RBI no one has tweeted me saying Goldy should be sent down
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doug franz
5 years
After watching football tonight, I’m reminded of #DollarBeerNight tomorrow when I watch football Very excited to see @PHXRisingFC with my family. The 19 year-old will be driving home
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doug franz
2 years
Thank you #UnpluggedArmy I’m so jacked up for this opportunity on @wtsmtv
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doug franz
6 months
That was one of the strangest press conferences I’ve ever attended. 45 minutes of positivity I’m not entirely sure the #Suns are aware they were swept in the first round
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doug franz
5 years
yes...and proudly
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doug franz
9 months
Never heard of him
@AZSportsHistory
Arizona Sports History
9 months
2/1/92 – The Phoenix Cardinals released FB Ron Wolfley when they left him unprotected under the Plan B free agency system. In 7yrs w/St Louis/Phoenix, Wolf made 4 pro bowls for special teams, and finished with 82 rushes for 252yds, 2TDs, and 19 receptions for 167yds.
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doug franz
7 years
I hope I've raised my daughters well enough to never date "start the wave at sporting event" guy
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doug franz
3 years
The game’s not over but for me this was an easy prediction because of Kliff’s ego. the way to win was to keep your defense off the field by running the football and eat clock Kliff wanted to show the world his passing game and hurry up. Now they’ve hurried to a 21-0 1st half
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doug franz
5 years
The defense doesn’t game plan for a pre-season game. The defense doesn’t game plan for a pre-season game. The defense doesn’t game plan for a pre-season game. The defense doesn’t game plan for a pre-season game. The defense doesn’t game plan for a pre-season game.
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doug franz
6 months
Last beer with my daughter on Broadway before she starts her internship with @NashvilleSC Thanks #UnpluggedArmy & @WhirlwindGolf @santanford @ParkerandSons @bellesnashville @Burritoexp for supporting our family
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doug franz
7 months
Cool moment in parenting an adult daughter “Daddy, can we get a drink?” I ran to the car!
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doug franz
2 years
No matter how far your son goes, it’s always time for pictures #UnpluggedArmy #Suns #KevinDurant
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doug franz
5 years
Anyone remember that great game David Johnson had after he signed his big contract? Neither do I. #QuitDancingAndRunOverSomeone
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doug franz
7 years
In his short time here, @mikejurecki always had an attitude of "whatever you need." Everyday I'd sit at my desk & he'd give me my own, personal, Cardinal update. #gooddude
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doug franz
3 years
Kliff said Kyler would have his best game of his career
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doug franz
2 years
I don’t care how good or bad a team is. When a team stops Brady on a late drive in which his team only needs a FG, it shows you’re team hasn’t even remotely quit on the coach. I would still move on from Kliff but I am impressed with the Cards’ professionalism #UnpluggedArmy
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doug franz
3 years
As long as concussion symptoms don’t develop later, I love what just happened to DA I’d like to see a pissed off DA the rest of the series That was totally intentional. Terrible call by typical @NBA officials
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doug franz
3 years
Thanks! I’m good. Took me awhile to quit feeling sorry for myself but things are starting to come together
@chuckh3
Chuck Harris
3 years
@doug987FM Doug!! Hope you are well.
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doug franz
3 years
That was a bad miss by not flagging Akers for taunting
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doug franz
5 years
You have territory to defend. You have three choices to lead your defense 1) Steve Wilks 2) Vance Joseph 3) France
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doug franz
1 year
It doesn’t bother me that Alfonso Marquez had a bad game in the #WorldSeries It bothers me that @MLB actually thinks he’s one of the 6 best #MLBUmpires in the game Not whining because #EmbraceTheChaos loses even with competent judgment behind the plate #UnpluggedArmy
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doug franz
2 years
If I’m a fan of an #NFL team that’s boring to watch but 5-1, I’m all in At what point does Michael Bidwill decide that the combination of .500 and unwatchable is unacceptable?
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doug franz
1 year
The #Suns have just traded for my least favorite player
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doug franz
6 years
totally respect your conviction on this, I just don't share it I'd rather have Rosen, QWilliams/Josh Allen/Devin White at 4, and at 24 & 27 Devin Bush/Byron Murphy/Dexter Lawrence/Noah Fant/Cody Ford/Deandre Baker/N'Keal Harry
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Austin King
6 years
@doug987FM I think trading the 1st overall pick for multiple first round picks from the raiders would be a big mistake. You can't place a value on Kyler Murray. If the Cards pass on him I think they will regret it forever
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doug franz
6 years
Blues win Yotes down by 2 points Col has a back-to-back tomorrow. If @ArizonaCoyotes win and Avalanche lose tomorrow, we’re tied
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doug franz
4 years
spent a lot of time with @TimHealeyASU on road trips I don't think ASU fans know how many things he does behind the scenes for the program. You won't find anyone more devoted to their team and their job
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