Chaos erupts as Dave and Will dive head‑first into busted brackets, Braves baseball, and bold predictions on a high‑energy Friday. From March Madness meltdowns to opening‑day optimism, they break down analytics, roster moves, NASCAR standings, and even unveil the mysterious “Cooper Predictor.” Packed with sports insight, humor, and hot takes, this episode delivers non‑stop momentum straight into a loaded weekend of action. Buckle up — it’s rant time.

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Chaos erupts as Dave and Will dive head‑first into busted brackets, Braves baseball, and bold predictions on a high‑energy Friday. From March Madness meltdowns to opening‑day optimism, they break down analytics, roster moves, NASCAR standings, and even unveil the mysterious &ldquo;Cooper Predictor.&rdquo; Packed with sports insight, humor, and hot takes, this episode delivers non‑stop momentum straight into a loaded weekend of action. Buckle up &mdash; it&rsquo;s rant time.
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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, 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

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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 | Opening Day Fire, Busted Brackets, and Bold Predictions!

From the heartbreaking loss of NASCAR icon Kyle Busch to epic Father's Day BBQ plans and Georgia football rivalries, this lively Friday Happy Hour edition of The Morning Rant dives into sports chaos with unfiltered hot takes. Dave Garner and Big John Davis cover Braves wins, PGA drama, shifting college athletics, and more while sharing laughs over smoked meats and local life.

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Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Banter
01:15 Weather, Graduations, and Family Talk
02:34 Georgia Tech Stories and Brent Key
04:04 Father's Day BBQ Event at Bradley's
11:06 Kyle Busch Tragedy and Tributes
15:33 Listener Texts and Fan Stories
23:17 Hockey, NBA, and Atlanta Braves Recap
31:05 College Baseball and Local High School Action
35:13 PGA Tour, Scottie Scheffler, and LIV Golf
38:26 College Football Realignment and NIL Talk
51:59 NFL Offseason, Player Egos, and Final Takes

From the heartbreaking loss of NASCAR icon Kyle Busch to epic Father's Day BBQ plans and Georgia football rivalries, this lively Friday Happy Hour edition of The Morning Rant dives into sports chaos with unfiltered hot takes. Dave Garner and Big John Davis cover Braves wins, PGA drama, shifting college athletics, and more while sharing laughs over smoked meats and local life.
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Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Banter 01:15 Weather, Graduations, and Family Talk 02:34 Georgia Tech Stories and Brent Key 04:04 Father's Day BBQ Event at Bradley's 11:06 Kyle Busch Tragedy and Tributes 15:33 Listener Texts and Fan Stories 23:17 Hockey, NBA, and Atlanta Braves Recap 31:05 College Baseball and Local High School Action 35:13 PGA Tour, Scottie Scheffler, and LIV Golf 38:26 College Football Realignment and NIL Talk 51:59 NFL Offseason, Player Egos, and Final Takes

The Morning Rant with Dave Garner | Kyle Busch Tragedy & BBQ Bash: Friday Rant Chaos

From barbershop Gen Z pet peeves to Braves bombs and playoff drama, Dave Garner and Will Cooper deliver high-energy sports talk on this Tailgate Thursday Morning Rant. The duo breaks down Atlanta Braves action, NBA/NHL conference semifinals, NFL news, Pickens Dragons’ state title run, and drops betting picks in the Cooper Predictor. Fun, local, and unfiltered North Georgia sports talk at its best.

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Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Banter  
01:01 Barbershop Rant and Gen Z Pet Peeves  
02:56 High School Baseball Preview: Pickens Dragons & Etowah  
06:33 NFL News, International Games & Super Bowl  
10:15 Hot Takes and College Sports Realignment  
14:30 NBA & NHL Playoffs Update  
19:47 Braves Trivia: 40+ Home Run Teammates  
21:54 Tomahawk Take: Braves vs Marlins Analysis  
30:37 High School Roundup & Pickens State Championship  
37:30 Favorite Moments from the Week  
44:52 Cooper Predictor Betting Picks  
57:45 Show Wrap-Up

From barbershop Gen Z pet peeves to Braves bombs and playoff drama, Dave Garner and Will Cooper deliver high-energy sports talk on this Tailgate Thursday Morning Rant. The duo breaks down Atlanta Braves action, NBA/NHL conference semifinals, NFL news, Pickens Dragons&rsquo; state title run, and drops betting picks in the Cooper Predictor. Fun, local, and unfiltered North Georgia sports talk at its best.
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Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Banter &nbsp; 01:01 Barbershop Rant and Gen Z Pet Peeves &nbsp; 02:56 High School Baseball Preview: Pickens Dragons &amp; Etowah &nbsp; 06:33 NFL News, International Games &amp; Super Bowl &nbsp; 10:15 Hot Takes and College Sports Realignment &nbsp; 14:30 NBA &amp; NHL Playoffs Update &nbsp; 19:47 Braves Trivia: 40+ Home Run Teammates &nbsp; 21:54 Tomahawk Take: Braves vs Marlins Analysis &nbsp; 30:37 High School Roundup &amp; Pickens State Championship &nbsp; 37:30 Favorite Moments from the Week &nbsp; 44:52 Cooper Predictor Betting Picks &nbsp; 57:45 Show Wrap-Up

The Morning Rant with Dave Garner | Braves Bombs & Barbershop Rants: Tailgate Thursday Chaos

Explosive NBA meltdown! The Knicks storm back from a 20+ point deficit as the Cavs collapse in historic fashion. Dave Garner and Big John Davis deliver unfiltered hot takes on the NBA, surging Atlanta Braves, MLB’s new automated strike zone, NFL OTAs, Nashville’s 2030 Super Bowl, college sports drama, and a powerful personal discussion on athlete mental health.

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Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Banter  
01:21 NBA Playoffs: Knicks Epic Comeback vs Cavs Meltdown  
03:40 NHL: Buffalo Sabres Season Recap  
05:49 Election Day, Politics in Sports & NAACP Comments  
09:50 Georgia High School Baseball State Championships  
13:38 Braves Updates, Bullpen Strategy & Transactions  
20:53 MLB Automated Strike Zone (ABS) Discussion  
28:13 College Athletics: Iowa State AD Bold Take  
32:45 NFL OTAs, Super Bowl News & Urban Meyer Lawsuit  
51:27 John Davis Golf Classic Announcement  
53:54 Mental Health in Athletics: John Davis Personal Story  
58:45 Show Wrap-Up

Explosive NBA meltdown! The Knicks storm back from a 20+ point deficit as the Cavs collapse in historic fashion. Dave Garner and Big John Davis deliver unfiltered hot takes on the NBA, surging Atlanta Braves, MLB&rsquo;s new automated strike zone, NFL OTAs, Nashville&rsquo;s 2030 Super Bowl, college sports drama, and a powerful personal discussion on athlete mental health.
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Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Banter &nbsp; 01:21 NBA Playoffs: Knicks Epic Comeback vs Cavs Meltdown &nbsp; 03:40 NHL: Buffalo Sabres Season Recap &nbsp; 05:49 Election Day, Politics in Sports &amp; NAACP Comments &nbsp; 09:50 Georgia High School Baseball State Championships &nbsp; 13:38 Braves Updates, Bullpen Strategy &amp; Transactions &nbsp; 20:53 MLB Automated Strike Zone (ABS) Discussion &nbsp; 28:13 College Athletics: Iowa State AD Bold Take &nbsp; 32:45 NFL OTAs, Super Bowl News &amp; Urban Meyer Lawsuit &nbsp; 51:27 John Davis Golf Classic Announcement &nbsp; 53:54 Mental Health in Athletics: John Davis Personal Story &nbsp; 58:45 Show Wrap-Up

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