Watt Contract, Burfict And Cardinals? Casteel to Premiere

The Diamondbacks threw and stretched before their Cactus League game against the Padres, J.J Watt spoke in the afternoon, the Suns took down the Lakers late last night, and today Arizona State opens spring football workouts.

Welcome to the busiest sports market in America. Need more? NASCAR comes to the Valley next week, the Coyotes play the LA Kings tonight, Grand Canyon University is chasing its first March Madness appearance, and it’s 70 and sunny, so we can go hike, bike, pickleball, or golf while most of the country is in the dead of winter…

I like the signing of JJ Watt, the football player. I’m not too fond of the amount of the contract. A lot of money to tie up in one dude…

After the Watt deal, Fitz getting the usual 1-year, $11 million seems even more far-fetched…

I heard from a couple of respected and reliable corners that the Cardinals are kicking the tires on former Sun Devil linebacker Vontaze Burfict. This is the time of year to kick tires. With Watt’s signing, finding players that wouldn’t take much cap space is going to be crucial. It wouldn’t surprise me if they signed him…

Recent saw Coming to America 2. Some laugh out loud moments early. Let’s leave it at that…

Taking down the Lakers on a night when Chris Paul attempts just four shots and Booker gets tossed might be one of those games you look back on and say, “this was when the team went to the next level.”

Of course, Lakers fans will point out that Anthony Davis and Kyle Kuzma didn’t play, and Lebron was worn out. The scoreboard doesn’t lie, even if it’s just a first week of March victory…

Jae Crowder is that grit guy that championship teams need. Doesn’t care about hype and attention. He’s that Edgerrin James, Todd Stottlemyre, Danny Ainge, sandpaper in-game personality. A wildcard on any given day…

Casteel High School has been tapped to replace Higley in the powerful Premiere Division in high school football.  Colts Athletic Director Ryan Ridenour sent this over:

“Getting an opportunity to play in the Premiere puts us in one of the best regions in the nation with two national powerhouse programs – Our sights have been on this moment since we opened and when Higley petitioned to get out of the Premiere, the option was presented to us – it was a quick conversation and decision. WE couldn’t be more excited for our program, our student body, and our community.”  #Coltstrong  Here we go!

Jason Jewell being named President of the Arizona Football Coaches Association is a strong move. High school football leaders need to have a voice that is a unifier. Jason is that. I should know.

He worked for several years here at Sports360az before taking over the head coaching spot at Brophy. He fights for the last kid on the roster as much as the big-name with all of the recruiting buzz. More of this, please…