Former University of Arizona football player Jake Smith and Los Angeles writer Jonah Rosenbaum talk about ESPN’s recent criticism of Kobe Bryant, Ray Rice’s appeal against his indefinite suspension from the NFL and Brady Hoke’s struggles at Michigan, in this uncensored interview. We also discuss the Lakers upcoming season, World Series predictions and more on this episode of The Zone.
Jake Smith played college football for the University of Arizona. A kicker at U of A, Jake was one of the first college football players to join the O’Bannon lawsuit against the NCAA that resulted in a landmark victory for all college athletes.
Jonah Rosenbaum graduated from the University of Michigan in 2013 where he covered football and basketball. He works as a writer in Los Angeles.
00:01 Welcome to the Zone.
00:05 Introducing Jake Smith and Jonah Rosenbaum.
00:10 Is ESPN’s criticism of Kobe Bryant fair?
06:50 Ray Rice appeal’s indefinite NFL suspension - Should he be able to play?
11:30 Is it sometimes better for your team to lose? i.e. Michigan and Brady Hoke.
15:30 Should the Lakers tank or try for a championship?
18:50 World Series predictions.
21:40 NBA Finals predictions.
24:50 Call out of the week: Skip Bayless, Jimbo Fisher and Bill Simmons.
32:00 Thanks and goodbye.
Jake Smith played college football for the University of Arizona. A kicker at U of A, Jake was one of the first college football players to join the O’Bannon lawsuit against the NCAA that resulted in a landmark victory for all college athletes.
Jonah Rosenbaum graduated from the University of Michigan in 2013 where he covered football and basketball. He works as a writer in Los Angeles.
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