From emotional tributes to baseball icon Bobby Cox and local legends to a fiery Monday morning quarterback rant, Dave Garner and Big John Davis break down the Braves’ big weekend, high school Final Four action, and sharp opinions on expanding playoffs, gambling, and NFL officiating. A must-listen for North Georgia sports fans embracing the chaos.

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Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Banter  
01:30 Tributes to Bobby Cox, Ted Turner & Coach Rodney Walker  
04:50 Braves Weekend Recap & Road Trip Success  
08:20 Horse Racing, Preakness & Golden Tempo Withdrawal  
11:00 Bradley’s Brunch Event & Listener Shoutouts  
16:00 High School Baseball Final Four  
19:30 Weekend Rewind: NHL, NBA, NASCAR  
32:00 PGA Championship, LIV Golf & Bold Takes  
47:50 NFL Referees, Gambling & College Expansion Concerns  
58:00 Show Wrap & Upcoming Guests

From emotional tributes to baseball icon Bobby Cox and local legends to a fiery Monday morning quarterback rant, Dave Garner and Big John Davis break down the Braves&rsquo; big weekend, high school Final Four action, and sharp opinions on expanding playoffs, gambling, and NFL officiating. A must-listen for North Georgia sports fans embracing the chaos.
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Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Banter &nbsp; 01:30 Tributes to Bobby Cox, Ted Turner &amp; Coach Rodney Walker &nbsp; 04:50 Braves Weekend Recap &amp; Road Trip Success &nbsp; 08:20 Horse Racing, Preakness &amp; Golden Tempo Withdrawal &nbsp; 11:00 Bradley&rsquo;s Brunch Event &amp; Listener Shoutouts &nbsp; 16:00 High School Baseball Final Four &nbsp; 19:30 Weekend Rewind: NHL, NBA, NASCAR &nbsp; 32:00 PGA Championship, LIV Golf &amp; Bold Takes &nbsp; 47:50 NFL Referees, Gambling &amp; College Expansion Concerns &nbsp; 58:00 Show Wrap &amp; Upcoming Guests

Welcome to 98.1/93.7 WPGY 'The Sports Pig' – where hot takes meet hot mics! As North Georgia's home for ESPN Radio, we deliver the latest in sports news, analysis, and commentary with a side of humor and passion. From college football to pro basketball, we've got your fandom covered. Listen LIVE at SportsPigRadio.com or download 'The Sports Pig' app to take the action wherever you go! 

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Welcome to 98.1/93.7 WPGY 'The Sports Pig' &ndash; where hot takes meet hot mics! As North Georgia's home for ESPN Radio, we deliver the latest in sports news, analysis, and commentary with a side of humor and passion. From college football to pro basketball, we've got your fandom covered. Listen LIVE at <a href="https://www.sportspigradio.com/">SportsPigRadio.com</a> or download 'The Sports Pig' app to take the action wherever you go!&nbsp;
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Welcome to 98.1/93.7 WPGY 'The Sports Pig' – where hot takes meet hot mics! As North Georgia's home for ESPN Radio

The Sports Pig

The Morning Rant with Dave Garner is coming soon to The Sports Pig! Starting in March, tune in weekdays at 10am as Dave sounds off on the latest in local, regional, and national sports. Expect bold takes, passionate rants, and unfiltered opinions as Dave breaks down the stories everyone’s talking about—every morning on The Sports Pig.

The Morning Rant with Dave Garner&nbsp;is coming soon to&nbsp;The Sports Pig! Starting in March, tune in weekdays at&nbsp;10am&nbsp;as Dave sounds off on the latest in&nbsp;local, regional, and national sports. Expect bold takes, passionate rants, and unfiltered opinions as Dave breaks down the stories everyone&rsquo;s talking about&mdash;every morning on&nbsp;The Sports Pig.

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The Morning Rant with Dave Garner | Monday Morning Quarterback | Bobby Cox Tributes & Braves Momentum

From hometown roots to major college sports decisions — can a local hoops star thrive back at Georgia Tech? Dave Garner and Big John Davis deliver laughs, hot sports takes, Braves nostalgia, Ted Turner tributes, and real talk on player health in this lively Friday Happy Hour edition live from Ellijay.

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Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Live Setup at Ronnie Thompson Ford  
02:03 Big John Returns Home to Ellijay  
04:12 Local News and Dealership Stories  
06:32 Braves Talk, Travel, and Ted Turner Tribute  
13:04 Random Braves Players and Classic Memories  
16:51 NHL and NBA Playoffs Discussion  
22:53 Dale Murphy, Warren, and Childhood Braves Stories  
31:22 Patrick McVeigh on Jackson’s Georgia Tech Commitment  
43:11 High School Baseball Final Four and Local Talent  
49:03 Upcoming Show at Bradley’s Bar and Grill  
55:30 Pickleball Craze and Community Events  
59:40 College Football Expansion, NIL, and Bowl Games  
01:15:16 NFL Player Health, Concussion Settlement & 88 Plan  
01:28:08 Top Atlanta Athletes Discussion and Closing Thoughts

From hometown roots to major college sports decisions &mdash; can a local hoops star thrive back at Georgia Tech? Dave Garner and Big John Davis deliver laughs, hot sports takes, Braves nostalgia, Ted Turner tributes, and real talk on player health in this lively Friday Happy Hour edition live from Ellijay.
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Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Live Setup at Ronnie Thompson Ford &nbsp; 02:03 Big John Returns Home to Ellijay &nbsp; 04:12 Local News and Dealership Stories &nbsp; 06:32 Braves Talk, Travel, and Ted Turner Tribute &nbsp; 13:04 Random Braves Players and Classic Memories &nbsp; 16:51 NHL and NBA Playoffs Discussion &nbsp; 22:53 Dale Murphy, Warren, and Childhood Braves Stories &nbsp; 31:22 Patrick McVeigh on Jackson&rsquo;s Georgia Tech Commitment &nbsp; 43:11 High School Baseball Final Four and Local Talent &nbsp; 49:03 Upcoming Show at Bradley&rsquo;s Bar and Grill &nbsp; 55:30 Pickleball Craze and Community Events &nbsp; 59:40 College Football Expansion, NIL, and Bowl Games &nbsp; 01:15:16 NFL Player Health, Concussion Settlement &amp; 88 Plan &nbsp; 01:28:08 Top Atlanta Athletes Discussion and Closing Thoughts

The Morning Rant with Dave Garner | Hometown Rant: Georgia Tech Commitment & Braves Glory Days

Braves baseball is heating up as Ted Turner’s passing sparks nostalgia and the 2026 season delivers early fireworks! Dave Garner and Will Cooper break down the Atlanta Braves’ hot start, Matt Olson’s MVP run, roster challenges, and upcoming tough tests while delivering hot sports takes on NHL/NBA playoffs, random Braves legends, high school baseball, and college football changes.\

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Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Banter  
02:03 Ted Turner Passing and Braves History  
06:06 NHL and NBA Playoffs Talk  
09:04 WNBA, Soccer, and Atlanta Traffic Rant  
17:27 Random Atlanta Braves Players  
23:54 Tomahawk Take: Braves Season Update  
25:10 Matt Olson MVP Run and Roster Analysis  
40:01 Olson vs Freddie Freeman Debate  
47:34 High School Baseball Playoffs  
51:00 Cooper Predictor Picks  
54:45 College Football Scheduling Changes  
57:02 Mount Rushmore Favorites

Braves baseball is heating up as Ted Turner&rsquo;s passing sparks nostalgia and the 2026 season delivers early fireworks! Dave Garner and Will Cooper break down the Atlanta Braves&rsquo; hot start, Matt Olson&rsquo;s MVP run, roster challenges, and upcoming tough tests while delivering hot sports takes on NHL/NBA playoffs, random Braves legends, high school baseball, and college football changes.\
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Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Banter &nbsp; 02:03 Ted Turner Passing and Braves History &nbsp; 06:06 NHL and NBA Playoffs Talk &nbsp; 09:04 WNBA, Soccer, and Atlanta Traffic Rant &nbsp; 17:27 Random Atlanta Braves Players &nbsp; 23:54 Tomahawk Take: Braves Season Update &nbsp; 25:10 Matt Olson MVP Run and Roster Analysis &nbsp; 40:01 Olson vs Freddie Freeman Debate &nbsp; 47:34 High School Baseball Playoffs &nbsp; 51:00 Cooper Predictor Picks &nbsp; 54:45 College Football Scheduling Changes &nbsp; 57:02 Mount Rushmore Favorites

The Morning Rant with Dave Garner | Braves Mourning Ted Turner & Chasing Another Title Run

Live from a rainy pub in Ellijay, GA, Dave Garner and Big John Davis deliver two hours of unfiltered sports talk, heartfelt grandparent stories, and local flavor. Matt Olson’s clutch heroics spark Braves debates, while Big John shares lifelong friendships, Gilmer County memories, and the upcoming John Davis Golf Classic. Special guests discuss high school hoops talent and the shifting college athletics landscape.

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Chapters
00:00 Introduction and On-Location Banter  
03:00 Big John on Grandkids and Family Life  
08:45 John Davis Golf Classic Details  
15:10 Braves Talk: Matt Olson Heroics  
28:00 College Football Scheduling Changes  
47:00 Memory Lane with Big John  
51:40 Patrick McVeigh on Recruiting and Local Hoops  
01:04:00 Zach Anderson Joins – Flag Football & Basketball  
01:25:00 Wrapping Up Braves Debate and Local Sports

Live from a rainy pub in Ellijay, GA, Dave Garner and Big John Davis deliver two hours of unfiltered sports talk, heartfelt grandparent stories, and local flavor. Matt Olson&rsquo;s clutch heroics spark Braves debates, while Big John shares lifelong friendships, Gilmer County memories, and the upcoming John Davis Golf Classic. Special guests discuss high school hoops talent and the shifting college athletics landscape.
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Chapters 00:00 Introduction and On-Location Banter &nbsp; 03:00 Big John on Grandkids and Family Life &nbsp; 08:45 John Davis Golf Classic Details &nbsp; 15:10 Braves Talk: Matt Olson Heroics &nbsp; 28:00 College Football Scheduling Changes &nbsp; 47:00 Memory Lane with Big John &nbsp; 51:40 Patrick McVeigh on Recruiting and Local Hoops &nbsp; 01:04:00 Zach Anderson Joins &ndash; Flag Football &amp; Basketball &nbsp; 01:25:00 Wrapping Up Braves Debate and Local Sports

The Morning Rant with Dave Garner | Monday Morning Quarterback | Bobby Cox Tributes & Braves Momentum

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