Sports360AZ

Iconic Figures Pat Summitt/Buddy Ryan Pass Away, Pedro Gomez From Omaha, ASU WBB Head Coach Charli Turner-Thorne

Arizona Sports News online

Jared Cohen and Greg Esposito in for Brad Tuesday. It was a sad day with the passing of iconic sports figures Pat Summitt and Buddy Ryan. The duo discussed their impact in two different sports spanning different generations. ESPN baseball insider and UofA baseball parent Pedro Gomez (12:29 on podcast) checked in from Omaha (again) to preview the Wildcats going for a national championship against Coastal Carolina and why the D-backs continue to struggle at home. Former Chicago Bears safety Doug Plank (26:15 on podcast) who authored “The 46 Defense” made famous by Ryan talked about his fondest memories of his former coach. Plus, ASU women’s basketball coach Charli Turner-Thorne (35:16 on podcast) talked about her friendship and mentorship, in many ways, with Summitt.

We provide exclusive Arizona sports stories from the pros, college, and high school levels. Bookmark our site or follow us on Twitter or Facebook for all your local sports news!

Exit mobile version