The Kevin Mc Sports Hour

FRIDAY (3/20: The PC head coaching job is still technically open. And the former Bryant coach is making some noise in the NCAA Tournament. KMac provides a PC coaching update, and longs for a Cinderella in this year's big dance.  

WEDNESDAY (3/18): FILL OUT YOUR BRACKET!!! (while you listen to this podcast full of tips + picks!)

KMac has the latest on PC's pursuit of South Florida head basketball coach, Bryan Hodgson.

TUESDAY (3/17): Former PC coach Tim Welsh joins KMac to discuss the ins and outs of the Friars' current coaching search. And he sticks around to give a little preview of the upcoming NCAA Tournament. 

MONDAY (3/16): Providence AD Steve Napollilo spoke to the media today, and gave an update on the team's head coaching search. OR did he??? KMac explains. And the the tournament breakdown begins! Did the selection committee do Rick Pitino and St. John's dirty?

FRIDAY (3/13): Could an old Syracuse star (and National Champion) be the Friars answer at head coach? In KMac's dreams! Or nightmares? Kevin continues to break down PC's search for their next head of basketball. So many ways that the dominos could fall...

THURSDAY (3/12): St John's ended PC's season. And now the heavy lifting begins. Who's coming back? And what's going to change? KMac offers some insight and answers, while looking back on what exactly went wrong during the tenure of head coach Kim English.

MONDAY (3/9): There's at least one Rhode Island hoops team that will be dancing come March. KMac chats with URI Women's head coach, Tammi Reese. Will the Rams get a good seed come Selection Sunday? Kevin also checks in on the PC coaching search. And Jayson Tatum is BACK!

FRIDAY (3/6): KMac begins the search for the next head coach at PC. Who will even be available? And will they find the PC job attractive? Oh, and Jayson Tatum is back...

TUESDAY (3/3): Hugo Gonzalez?! Hugo Gonzalez! While everyone waits on Jayson Tatum, KMac marvels at what Brad Stevens and the Celtics have been able to do while JT has been on the mend. And the Spanish rookie has been a big part of that.

MONDAY (3/2): The Friars keep winning. And coach Kim English says they need at leastone more win to prove that they're post-season ready. KMac lays out PC's (slim) chances AND ponders what a deep run in New York could mean for the head coach's future in Friartown.

FRIDAY (2/27): MLB Spring Training? The NFL Combine? If you enjoy watching and judging athletes while they kinda do sports stuff, then this is the season for you! So long as nobody (see: Roman Anthony) gets hurt...

THURSDAY (2/26): KMac's been impressed with PC's play of late. Will their season be viewed differently should they steam into MSG? And what will Rick Pitino's Johnnies look like come March? Because they got smoked by Dan Hurley and the Huskies.

KMac talks about Friars vs Xavier, and Big East standings in the final 2 weeks of the season. Vrabel comments from the NFL Combine, and Bruins return to play. 

FRIDAY (2/20): What will PC look like in the post-Hopkins brawl? And are fans focusing their anger in the right place? KMac talks PC + college hoops, ahead of PC's weekend matchup with the Blue Demons. And could AJ Brown be New England bound?

THURSDAY (2/19): With the NBA's "2nd half" underway, all of Celtic Nation is officially on "Jayson Tatum watch". Does his return make the Celtics instant NBA Title contenders? And what's going on with Darryn Peterson at Kansas?

WEDNESDAY (2/18): Archie Miller's Rams proved that all might not be lost on the local men's college hoops scene. KMac recaps Rhody's big win (he was there!), and takes a look at the rest of the college basketball landscape, as March Madness approaches.

TUESDAY (2/17): Still no word on JT's return to the Celts. But could Tiger Woods be playing in the 2026 Masters?! That's got KMac's attention. Oh, and the Red Sox also claim they're also trying to compete...

MONDAY (2/16): Were the Friars out of line? Were their fans??? KMac reacts to all of the chaos after PC's loss to St. John's. And ponders what this might mean for the program (and it's coach) moving forward. 

FRIDAY (2/13): KMac urges fans to get creative (and keep it classy) if they want to boo Bryce Hopkins this weekend. Maye some Valentine's themed chants, perhaps? And another win over Rick Pitino + St. John's would be nice, too.

THURSDAY (2/12): Bryce Hopkins is headed back to Providence when St. John's visist PC, this weekend. Is Bryce ready? Are the fans ready? Kevin asks PC legend and St. John's head coach Rick Pitino what he thinks might happen upon his star wing's return to Rhode Island.

WEDNESDAY (2/11): Mike Vrabel took up for Will Campbell after the rookie's terrible performance in the Super Bowl. Will KMac be as quick to forgive and forget? And are potential "issues" being overblown when it comes to Jayson Tatum's potential return to the Celtics' lineup?

MONDAY (2/9): Drake Maye + the Patriots offense didn't look all that "super" against that aggressive Seattle defense. Was the QB's injury to blame? And were the issues exposed last night going to keep this team from repeating their unlikely success? KMac unpacks the Big Game. From bad plays, to Bad Bunny.

FRIDAY (2/6): Are you ready to bet on the BIG GAME?! You will be after listening to KMac + Bags Munman. It's finally time to go with your GUT! Wall to wall Pats/Seahwls, including lots of prop bets that will help you look downright prophetic come Monday morning.

THURSDAY (2/5): Will PC's double OT win over Butler serve as this team's rallying point? And Tom Brady's refusal to back the Pats in Super Bowl 60 has some of his former teammates scratching their heads and circling the wagons.

TUESDAY (2/3): KMac breaks down the big game with NFL + Patriots Hall of Famer, Ty Law. Could a big defensive play be the difference? And Brad Stevens gets his man, with the NBA trade deadline still 2 days away.

MONDAY (2/2): It feels oddly appropriate that Super Bowl week gets started on Groundhog Day. Because...didn't we just do this? KMac helps set the stage on the Patriots latest championship opportunity and looks back on the weekend that was for the Bruins (!?) + Celtics.

THURSDAY (1/29): Brendan McGair of the Pawtucket Times + the Woonsocket Call stops by for an early Super Bowl preview. Could we get a Jerod Mayo sighting in Santa Clara?!

WEDNESDAY (1/28): Another loss for the Firars in Storrs against UCONN. Is it already too late for Kim English to save his job? And Tom Brady backs Bill Belichick, as the football world continues to react to BB's Hall of Fame snub.

TUESDAY (1/27): KMac reacts to the stunning news that Bill Belichick will be denied entry into the Pro Fooball Hall of Fame on the 1st ballot. And is Drake Maye actually injured? 

KMac recaps the AFC Championship game and recaps the college basketball weekend in the ocean state

FRIDAY (1/23): KMac begins the Football Friday talk PC/Georgetown with the Providence Journal's Bill Koch. Is Colley's return old news? But then it's time to break down Pats/Broncos. Has the shark been jumped on the Jarrett Stidham hype train? And picks title game with Bags Munman! 

TUESDAY (1/20): PC collapses at Marquette, and KMac wonders if this team is capable of saving. They can certainly score! And the breakdown begins, as the Patriots head to Denver to take on old friend, Jarret Stidham.

THURSDAY (1/15): KMac previews Pats/Texans with the voice of the Patriots, Bob Socci. And makes more playoff picks with Bags Munman. Can the Patriots overcome that vaunted Texans D? And can KMac continue his playoff hot streak? 

WEDNESDAY (1/14): Another abysmal defensive performance, and another Big East loss for Kim English and PC. Are there enough positive signs to have faith in the Friars pulling a surprise turnaround before all is lost? KMac isn't so sure...

MONDAY (1/12): The Patriots defense showed out in their win over the Chargers. Is this the new normal that Pats fans should expect moving forward? KMac is encouraged, though not thoroughly convinced,...

FRIDAY (1/9): KMac previews Pats/Chargers and makes playoff picks with Bags Munman!

THURSDAY (1/8): PC almost came away with a big time upset against UCONN. But the time for "almosts" may have already come and gone for Kim Enlgish and the Friars. KMac recaps the close loss, and talks Pats/Chargers with the voice of the Patriots, Bob Socci.

TUESDAY (1/6): Shame on you if you doubted Johnston Joe + the Celtics! And shame on you for having any sort of faith in the pitiful Eastern Conference! Celts, Pats, & John Harbaugh is gonezo!

MONDAY (1/5): KMac gets the new year started talking PC's big win over St. John's. And are (MVP?) Drake Maye's Pats playoff ready?

MONDAY (12/29): Well, that didn't take long. The Patriots are AFC East champs again! But KMac wants to know when the real teams are gonna show up! And will the Patriots be ready for them???

TUESDAY (12/23): KMac marvels at Drake Maye + the Pats, ponders what's wrong with PC, and makes Christmas football picks with Bags Munman!

THURSDAY (12/18): KMac previews Patriots/Ravens, with the voice of the Patriots, Bob Socci. And Bags Munman (17:50) returns looking for holiday redemption!

TUESDAY (12/16): The Celtics saw what the top of the East looked like against Detroit. And that's gonna be a TALL order for Joe Mazzulla's young mismatch of misfit toys. KMac also takes time out to laugh at the Miami Dolphins and their hysterical lack of playoff success.

MONDAY (12/15): The Pats couldn't wrap up the East and dispose of the Bills. While the Friars stumbled out of the Big East gates in a 2OT loss to Butler. KMac reacts to the recent losses, and charts what this means for each team's chances moving forward.

FRIDAY (12/12): The Patriots could capture the AFC East with a win on Sunday against the Bills. Does KMac like their chances? And what about Bags Munman??? Pats/Bills breakdown, week 15, and picks!

THURSDAY (12/11): Were the Red Sox really in on Pete Alonso??? KMac's not so sure. Kevin also discusses the Sherrone Moore situation up at Michigan. And are the Celtics really a surprise? OR is the East really that bad?

(12/10): KMac still isn't impressed. Even after PC's latest win over Brown. If anything, he was more impressed with the Brown Bears!  Kevin ponders the Friars Big East chances with their less than stellar defense. And Bob Socci (8:50) pops by to talk Bills/Patriots. Which teams needs this one more??

MONDAY (12/8): Friar freshman Stefan Vaaks had some interesting comments after his squad's win over URI. Does KMac think the sharp-shooter was out of bounds? And Notre Dame gets the shaft! (12:15)

FRIDAY (12/5): There's a lot at stake this weekend for URI + PC. Can the Friars find some consistency? Can the Rams pull the big in-state upset? KMac talks Rhode Island hoops, ahead of a big rivalry weekend. And NFL picks with Bags Munman!