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Our 2017 Camp Reports continue with the CVCA Royals and head coach Dan Larlham. 

The Royals open up the 2017 season with Crestwood. 

Steve King from BrownsDailyDose.com joined Sam Bourquin Monday to discuss the Browns as they prepare for their second preseason game against the New York Giants.

Our two-a-days with Camp Reports continue today with the Archbishop Hoban Knights who are looking for another state title in Division III. 

Tim Tyrrell, the head coach of the Knights spoke with Sam and Brad to talk about the upcoming season.

The Knights will open up the season with St. Ignatius on Thursday.

Our Camp Days at 1590 WAKR continue with the STVM Fighting Irish and head coach Marcus Wattley to preview the 2017 season. 

The Irish open up the season this Thursday with Tri-Valley. Camp previews are brought to you our friends at the Northern Ohio Honda Dealers. 

Our 2017 Camp Days continue as we head to Tallmadge High School and check in with coach Alan Vanderink of the Blue Devils.

We also headed south to Coventry High School, where coach Ed Egan and the Comets are looking to make some improvements in 2017.

We went "two-a-days" with our 2017 Camp Reports as we took a visit to Mogadore to catch up with Matt Adorni of the Wildcats to talk about their upcoming season.

We also made a visit to Hudson to check in with Jeff Gough of the Hudson Explorers to talk Hudson football in 2017.

Aaron Coleman caught up with SB Nation's Bill Connelly to talk college football for the 2017 season.

Sam and Brad headed out to Cuyahoga Falls High School to speak with first-year head coach Shane Parker to talk Black Tiger football.

Parker spoke about instilling a culture of winning at Falls High and he says it all starts with accountability on and off the field.

Brad Russell spoke with former Clemson head football coach and current college football analyst Tommy Bowden to talk about the upcoming season in Division I college football.

Sam and Brad caught up with Highland High School assistant coach Mike Nettling to preview the 2017 season. 

The Hornets return 31 seniors off of last year's 6-4 squad.  Our Camp reports are brought to you by the Northern Ohio Honda Dealers. 

Bill Rabinowitz, Ohio State football beat writer discussed the upcoming Buckeye season with Brad Russell on Monday afternoon.

The season starts for OSU on Thursday August 31 against the Indiana Hoosiers at 8 p.m.

 Bill also discussed the backup QB battle behind incumbent starter J.T. Barrett. 

For today's edition of Camp Days we head to the Magic city of Barberton as we speak with Tony Gotto ahead of the 2017 football season. 

The Magics made the playoffs in 2016 and Coach Gotto spoke about his expecations for the upcoming season. Our camp reports are brought to you by Northern Ohio Honda Dealers. 

Vince Kehres head coach of the Mount Union Purple Raiders stopped by the Sam and Brad Show to discuss the upcoming season and the quest for another Division III national title.

Sam and Brad along with Ben Thomas got in on the Wager of the Day!

Former Cleveland Indians pitcher and Ohio native Brian Anderson talked Rays and Tribe ahead of the game tonight down at Tropicana Field tonight at 7:10pm.

Anderson is currently a broadcaster for the Rays TV network on Sun Sports.

You can catch the Tribe and the Rays tonight starting at 6:37pm with the pregame and 7:10pm with the first pitch. 

Our 2017 Camp Report takes us to Stow High School where the Bullodgs are looking to improve after a 10-2 season in 2016.

Mark Nori, head coach of the Bulldogs spoke with Sam and Brad during the Gridiron Gathering to preview the campaign.

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First year head coach of the Walsh Cavaliers Dan Pifer joined the Sam and Brad Show to talk about his football team heading into 2017.

The Malone Pioneers are getting ready for the 2017 football season, and second year head coach Fred Thomas spoke with Sam and Brad to talk about the upcoming campaign in Canton.

The Pioneers open up the season against Taylor September 2.

Sam and Brad with the Wager of the Day along with Ben Thomas on a Three Question Thursday! 

Cleveland Indians beat writer Chris Assenheimer joined the Sam and Brad Show to discuss the Jay Bruce trade from the New York Mets to the Tribe.

He says that owners Paul and Larry Dolan are recognizing the urgency of the moment and by signing a bat, the Indians will be in good shape heading into the postseason. 

Sam and Brad caught up with Justin Todd, head coach of the Wadsworth Grizzlies to talk about the upcoming football season.

Our Camp reports are brought to you by our friends at the Northern Ohio Honda Dealers.  Tomorrow, we head to Stow to catch up with Mark Nori and the Bulldogs.

Scott Petrak of the Elyria Chronicle Telegram spoke about the Browns and the Saints getting ready for preseason game #1 at FirstEnergy Stadium Thursday.

Sam and Brad along with Justin got into Wednesday's Wager of the Day!

Our Wednesday edition of Camp Days takes us to Revere High School, where we visit with Mike Murphey, head coach of the Minutemen.

The Minutemen were 5-5 a year ago and will have to replace some key players, but do return some key linemen on both sides of the ball.

Our Camp Reports are sponsored by our friends at the Northern Ohio Honda Dealers. Coming up tomorrow we take a trip to Wadsworth as we stick with the Suburban League! 

Our first trip to the Suburban League takes us to Copley where we catch up with Scott Chouinard of the Indians.

The Indians finished 8-3 in 2016 and are looking to get even better in 2017.

Tomorrow we head to Revere and catch up with Mike Murphey and the Minutemen.  Camp reports are sponsored by Northern Ohio Honda Dealers. 

University of Akron Zips head football coach Terry Bowden spoke with Sam and Brad to talk about the upcoming season and the quarterback competition heading into Week 1 against Penn State.

Longtime Cleveland Indians beat writer Paul Hoynes spoke with Sam and Brad Monday to talk about the Indians as they prepare for the Colorado Rockies in a quick two-game set.

Aaron Nelson, assistant coach of the Firestone Falcons in for Eric Mitchell, spoke with Sam and Brad to talk Firestone Falcons football ahead of the 2017 season.

The Falcons are looking to make it back to the city championship again this year after losing to the Ellet Orangemen in 2017.

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The curtain has been lifted on the 2017 NFL campaign and for the Pro Football Hall of Fame, a sparkling new stadium was dedicated to kick off the season.

Pro Football Hall of Fame President and CEO David Baker said Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium is truly a "game changer" not only for the Hall, but for the city of Canton.

"This is the finest small-venue NFLstadium in the world," Baker said. 

 The locker rooms each hold 105 people and the Club area holds 1,000 people. The press box is a new feature as well with great view lines of the playing field.

The 23,000 seat facility was dedicated Thursday morning and featured a statue of Saints owner Tom Benson, who contributed $11 million to the stadium project that now bears his name.

Baker was extremely appreciative of Benson's contribution to keeping football thriving in the Hall of Fame City.

"He felt that this was where the game of professional football began, and he thinks it should live forever in Canton," Baker explained.

Hall of Fame President David Baker said they are actively preparing for the NFL's 100th anniversary by building various amenites for the Johnson Controls Hall of Fame Village.

 The venue will host not only football at the high school, collegiate and pro level, but concerts, and other entertainment options for as Baker puts it, " the next 100 years.

Our 2017 Camp Days continue with the Kenmore /Garfield Golden Rams and Coach Kemp Boyd.

This is the first year as a merged school for Kenmore and Garfield, and Coach Boyd has done a great job so far of bringing these young men together.

  The Golden Rams start out the season with three non league games, Coventry, Barberton, and Springfield before opening up league play against Ellet.

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Sam and Brad got into the Wednesday Wager of the Day at Chenoweth Golf and Banquet Hall in Green!

Longtime television producer for Fox Sports David Hill spoke with Sam and Brad to talk about being this year's recipient of the Pete Rozelle Radio and TV Award during this week's festivities at the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

Sam, Brad, and Justin got in on the Tuesday edition of the Wager of the Day! 

Akron North head football coach Sonil Haslam joined Sam and Brad to talk about the upcoming football season. 

J.J. Banks and LeErie Evans, two of the Vikings' senior leaders joined Coach Haslam to discuss the strides they are making in 2017.

North will open up the high school football season on the road against Beechwood August 25.

Sam and Brad caught up with Ellet High School football coach Chuck Shuman to preview the Orangemen in 2017.

The Orangemen are looking to get back to the City Series Championship for the second year in a row.

Brad and Justin got in on the Wager of the Day on 1590 WAKR! 

Sports Columnist Jim Ingraham of the Elyria Chronicle Telegram and the Medina Gazette spoke with Brad Russell on Friday to talk about the Indians, who have now won eight in row.

The Kent State University Golden Flashes are looking to improve in 2017 playing a tough brand of football.

Kent State head coach Paul Haynes commended his team for their work ethic heading into fall camp.

"The guys had a great summer, very positive attitudes and worked hard getting ready for fall camp," Haynes said.

The team opens the 2017 against the defending national champion Clemson Tigers. 

Coach Haynes discussed his quarterback Nick Holley who was moved from wide receiver and the toughness he brings to the Flashes.

"There's an article I read from one of those quarterback guru guys that said that the quarterback has to be the toughest guy on the team, and that's why we moved him is because of just that, he's one of the toughest guys on the team."

Holley led the team in passing yards and rushing yards during the 2016 season.

 Kent State's non-conference schedule includes not only Clemson, but Howard, Marshall, and Louisville.

Brad and Justin got in on the Wednesday Wager of the Day on 1590 WAKR!

You can catch it every Monday-Friday at 5:20pm on 1590 WAKR during the Sam and Brad Show

The Cavaliers' offeseason has been anything but dull, and new General Manager Koby Altman addressed some of the pressing matters in Cleveland inlcuding Kyrie Irving's trade demands.

Altman was formally introduced at a press conference on Wednesday afternoon at Cleveland Clinic Courts. He has been with the Cleveland Cavaliers front office for the past five years, most recently as the Assistant GM.

Cavaliers' majority owner Dan Gilbert said he feels very confident in Koby's ability to take over in his new role.

"Koby's a special guy," Gilbert explained. "He knows basketball and he's a relationship guy, he's both book smart and street smart."

Altman takes over for the departed David Griffin, who served as the GM in Cleveland since the 2014-15 season.

Koby says despite reports of unrest within the organization, between players, etc,  things are fine in Cleveland. 

"This thing is not broken, we are a very successful organization, and we're going to continue to drive for that success," he said.

 Defensively, linebacker Ulysees Gilbert will be expected to bring leadership on the field this upcoming season for the Zips.

Zips running back Warren Ball also discussed his excitement to get things going this football season.  A transfer from Ohio State, Ball said his journey to Akron has been one with challenges, but he relishes his leadership role with the team.

"I just want to make those around me better and help this team win," Ball said.

 The Zips finished 5-7 overall and 3-5 in MAC play in 2016.

Brad and Justin got in on Tuesday's Wager of the Day!

Cleveland Browns beat writer Mary Kay Cabot from Cleveland.com joined Brad Russell to discuss the opening of Browns training camp later in the week.

Brad, Justin, and Ben T got in on the Wager of the Day Monday to start the work week! 

Brad Russell spoke with Sam Amico from Amico Hoops and Fox Sports Ohio to talk about the latest with Kyrie Irving and what direction the Cavs will go in as far as his possible replacement at point guard.

Sam and Brad along with Justin McKinney got in on the Friday edition of the Wager of the Day.

You can hear it every Monday-Friday around 5:20pm on the Sam and Brad Show on 1590 WAKR.

Brian Dulik from the Medina Gazette spoke with Sam and Brad to talk about Kyrie Irving asking the Cleveland Cavaliers for a trade.

Indians Third Base/infielders coach Mike Sarbaugh spoke with Sam and Brad on a Feel Good Friday to talk about the Indians as they prepare to face the Toronto Blue Jays this weekend at Progressive Field.

Sam, Brad, and Ben Thomas got in on the Sam and Brad Wager of the Day! 

Sam and Brad caught up with STO's in-game reporter for the Cleveland Indians Andre Knott to talk about the Indians as they look to gain consistency in the second half of the MLB season.

The Indians will face the San Francisco Giants tonight at 10:15pm on 1590 WAKR.