-husband/dad
-product specialist & podcast host for Mark Miller Subaru, 3535 S State in SLC
-sports/cars/movies/comedy/music/theatre
-RT's/❤'s not endorsements
If you've got some extra faith/energy/love send it out for our 2 month old son. He came down with RSV and has been transported by ambulance to the ICU.
I don't ask for attention, I truly believe in the power of collective hope/faith.
To bribe you here’s a recent photo.
Personal announcement: my wife is the strongest fighter I've ever known. After 3 days of all kinds of complications she was able to bring our first child into the world last night nearly 4 weeks early.
I'm beyond grateful to say both are resting and recovering beautifully.
"It makes feel great, honestly. The Jazz has one of the most loyal, diehard fan bases ever. When I left for the Pelicans they kept sending me messages and showed me a lot of love. That meant a lot to me." -
@dfavors14
on Jazz fans' reactions to his return to
@utahjazz
Donovan has always said, & done, the right thing publicly. There are also (confirmed) stories of him being a regular 20-yr old millionaire athlete away from mics and cameras, but for the most part he's been a good citizen of social & professional walks. (1/)
(Here comes the but)
Ecstatic for my friends who have been asked to stay on as
@ZoneSportsNet
merges with Bonneville. Proud of the work we've done together these ~13 years.
Heartbroken to not be included in the future plans. Thank you to all of you who listened & interacted. I'll miss it.
I also believe he'll have his Deron Williams moments down the road where he'll realize how good he had it with Utah, Rudy Gobert, and Quin Snyder.
But at least he didn't Gordon Hayward the situation. 🤷♂️
(End/)
Good news: hoping to start a new job next week with an incredible company (details soon), & while it's not in broadcasting per se we plan to launch a podcast on their site
Bad news: there's no dignified way to hand the drug screener a cup of your pee
Utah State and Utah invited Urban Meyer to speak to their football teams today. BYU invited Patti Edwards, wife of the late Lavell.
I wish I'd been in Provo. They got the better end of that deal.
Derrick Favors tells Hans & Scotty that he and his teammates fully expect to be one of the most hated teams around the NBA next season because of their toughness, and he's fine with it.
Made some great progress today and got out of ICU and off machines
However oxygen has dipped slightly again tonight so we're not out of the woods yet
That being said (
@ScottyGZone
😉) we have definitely felt everyone's love and warmth, it has helped tremendously to not be alone
If you've got some extra faith/energy/love send it out for our 2 month old son. He came down with RSV and has been transported by ambulance to the ICU.
I don't ask for attention, I truly believe in the power of collective hope/faith.
To bribe you here’s a recent photo.
Baby boy is on his way home!! He still has a bit of a road ahead of him but he is going to make it!
Can't tell you how often I came to this thread for motivation and comfort. We have seen miracles this week and we thank you from our very souls for your efforts on our behalf.
Made some great progress today and got out of ICU and off machines
However oxygen has dipped slightly again tonight so we're not out of the woods yet
That being said (
@ScottyGZone
😉) we have definitely felt everyone's love and warmth, it has helped tremendously to not be alone
"One of Satan's most powerful weapons is to distract us with good, and better, causes. Which, in times of need, may blind and bind us away from the best cause, the very work that called us into this world."
-Sis. Bonnie Cordon
I needed that.
Hot take, but I believe it:
Dennis Lindsey might've improved the team MORE with LONGER LASTING effect by bringing in Korver than any other hypothetical or wished-for move by some fans, simply for the impact he's had on Donovan Mitchell & how instrumental he's been in that aspect
The NBA will not be fine or suspend Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert for his actions leading up to testing positive for the coronavirus, league sources tell Yahoo Sports.
I once asked Russell Westbrook if he could potentially see a big star the caliber of himself signing with the Jazz.
He answered "Sure, why not? Good fans, good owner, doing a lot of nice things to improve the facilities. It could be a great spot."
That was about 10 years ago.
There's Jazz fans upset about Donovan skipping the Olympics?! Lollllllllz
C'mon gang, that's GOOD news. Need I remind you of Dante Exum's injury in a friendly v Slovenia? What about Paul George in Vegas? How about Yao Ming???
Getting 100% for the JAZZ is the right move, IMO.
With his permission I'm ecstatic to report that our friend Steve Brown has been matched with a donor & surgery is pending, with a full recovery highly anticipated.
Steve asked me to pass on his heartfelt thanks & sincere gratitude to everyone for your prayers and care.
Will Smith didn't owe Chris Rock an apology. Rock owes Jada one.
Comedy is fun, until it crosses a line. Rock crossed that line when he made Jada's hair loss a punch line.
I hope I'd have the guts to stand up for my loved one in that moment like Will did.
Quin Snyder was the 2nd best head coach the Jazz have had...they are worse without him at the helm.
But he's a better coach than leader, and in the NBA you need more of the latter.
I mean no disrespect toward him, but I think he allowed the drama to grow beyond his touch.
Donovan: 32 points, 12 rebounds
Malone jersey number points
Stockton jersey number rebounds
On the day they announce the All Star Game is coming back for the 30th anny of Malone/Stockton co-MVP's.
I don't know what Donovan Mitchell does or doesn't want/think/wish...but him staying with the Jazz his whole career is what Utah's organization SHOULD want/think/wish.
He's everything to a small market team. Rudy is great, but Donovan Mitchell is vital to Utah's relevancy in NBA
So NBA players, coaches, GMs, owners, etc cannot criticize the officials IN THE LEAST without a fine or suspension, but the officials' Twitter account is allowed to openly criticize their play and/or demeanor?
What a sad state of affairs.
Donovan Mitchell was asked tonight if he's going to turn into a jerk once he gets even more famous. He said no, of course not. Added that his mother would kill him, anyway, if he did. 🤣😂🤣😂
In a realm (pro sports) that is ruled by ego,
@dfavors14
is a breath of fresh air.
This is a league where a player was once miffed because his teammate got a bobblehead night before he did.
The Jazz roster is made up of team-minded guys, with Fav right at the top.
Soooooo selfishly happy we get to recap positive sports across the board on Monday.
Utes W ✅
Cougars W ✅
Aggies W ✅
Weber St W ✅
RSL W ✅
Snyder contract ✅
Yankees L ✅
This is something
@rudygobert27
would've done anyway, he's that great of a person. People will view this as some kind of penitent payment sadly, and that's a tragedy.
Thank you Rudy. Thank you.
Jazz sitting Gobert, Conley and Favors is due to injury recovery but I wish it was just to stick it to ESPN for forcing yesterday's game to be a ridiculous 1pm start ahead of today's 2pm start.
I used to subscribe to the idea of Draymond Green as a player you don't like as an opponent but you'd love if he was on your team.
This season started to change that thought...today cemented it.
He's a juvenile, immature wannabe bully that needs straightening out.
Black man tells Utah why he felt uncomfortable, detailing specific EASY things we as a state can adjust and change.
White, Mormon, "strong conservative" state rep. (Exact type of person Donovan is suggesting change to) gives predicted reaction:
No wonder players don’t want to come to Utah. This man was beloved here, and the minute he leaves it’s nothing but bad things to say. What an incredibly ungrateful person.
#utahjazz
#NBA
I know you may not want to hear it right now, but there are INCREDIBLE positives ahead for the Jazz including results-driven personnel decisions & upgrades this off-season
But the most exciting/important note: Mitchell is obviously the superstar we all thought he was.
#TakeNote
I have not hurt like this in a LONG time. I have so many things I want to share and say... Steve Klauke was one of the best people I've ever been blessed to know and call a friend. I grew up wanting to be like him on the radio, and now I want to be like him in life. 💔
There had better be MORE coming from losing Rudy than THIS...if they're done then they've blown it.
I hope Rudy kicks the Jazz ass for the rest of his career...and I am a Jazz fan.
Soooooooo Hayward....opt out, make overtures to the Pacers, then entertain sign-and-trade to help Boston, and then totally fleece 'em both and leave for Charlotte.
Hilarious.
Dennis Lindsey shared that:
"Joe Johnson took a lot of our guys out to dinner last night, and it got back to me that he said this is the best and closest team, from an off-the-court standpoint, that he's ever had before. He's seen a lot of teams, [so] I really appreciate that."
Major League Baseball should have but one requirement for Utah to have a team: retractable roof
There will be SO many weather-lost games in April otherwise
"When Kevin [O'Connor] traded for me, he said he wanted me here for the long term. He wanted me to retire a Jazz-man, and hopefully that happens." -Derrick Favors
My friend, my colleague, my brother.
This hurts.
An absolute honor and privilege to go from daily listener to daily apprentice to daily co-host with Tony.
I love you TP, Nat, and your angels. Then, now and always.
Today marks 2 years (?!?!) since Bonneville broadcasting decided they wouldn't need my services with The Zone radio station. I was heartbroken but I have found a really solid gig & home with
@mmsubaru
. Thank you to everyone who has stayed with me, you're felt and seen.
I love
@markeaton7ft4
so much. Yes he was a great basketball player BUT he was an even better person. I mourn with his family. This one is extra tough.
Mark was NEVER too busy for anybody. He is already missed so much.
Dennis Lindsey appreciation tweet:
The Jazz aren't a contender without his work & dedication to the franchise.
Also he's got to hold a record for consecutive appearances by NBA front office personnel as he selflessly gave The Big Show 20-30 minutes every Friday for YEARS. 🙏
Jazz announcements this week:
-Quin Snyder extension
-5 for the Fight continuing
-Awarded All Star 2023
-"Lead Together" campaign
VERY proud to be a member of this organization.
Will Utah State finally get the love they deserve, or will they get the old, tired "opponent is bad" analysis?
It's the truth. Utah State is the best team in Utah.
Here's a thread of stats I believe prove Rudy Gobert should be an All Star this season, compared with the 4 bigs (Anthony Davis, Karl Anthony-Towns, Lamarcus Aldridge, Nikola Jokic) that made it in the West (rankings reflect all of NBA, East & West):
Sad news. Obviously for him personally, but also for the fans as Huey and co. was one of the best live performances I've ever seen. Here's to hoping for a speedy, full recovery.
Biggest Twitter lesson of the day for so many of you:
when you're about to criticize Donovan Mitchell, just shut up and wait 15 minutes.
Otherwise you'll look foolish.
Best time I've had with the Jazz in 20 years. Season is over, but the league has officially
#TakenNote
. The Utah Jazz will be MUST SEE ball for YEARS to come.
#TakeNote
Donovan Mitchell recorded his 23rd 25-point game this season, 4th-most by a rookie over the last 20 seasons.
Only players with more?
Carmelo Anthony, Blake Griffin and LeBron James.
Someday I'll make a movie about the events that took place in getting this miracle child into this world and it will win Oscars. Until then I'll praise God for blessing us with her. Happy birthday peanut.
"It's a better place since you came along."
#fighterForLife
Yes, but Rudy also knows:
Teammates quit on each other; coach quit on them; management/ownership quit on the team.
Jazz, on paper, were built well enough to do what Denver just did.
Egos & selfishness won out in Utah while Denver set all egos aside & quietly went to work.
I think it's totally fair for Rudy to look at the west and see the Warriors falter, LeBron look old and busted, Memphis fall apart late, Miami coming out of the East and think "Yeah, why did we blow this up again?"
And hindsight being 20/20, he may have a point.
1 year ago today The Zone moved on without
@GordonMonson
& myself & I have to tell you: I miss my friends a lot but I don't really miss the work.
Never thought I'd be happy, or in a lot of important ways HAPPIER, away from sports radio.
But I am. And I'm grateful.
Ecstatic for my friends who have been asked to stay on as
@ZoneSportsNet
merges with Bonneville. Proud of the work we've done together these ~13 years.
Heartbroken to not be included in the future plans. Thank you to all of you who listened & interacted. I'll miss it.
I don't know if fans touched Nevada players on Saturday night.
But in my opinion if you get in front of an athlete on their playing surface you don't have a right to complain about what happens next.
Crowds belong in the stands.
Players belong on the field of play.
Period.
I gotta say, college football fans are incredibly spoiled around these parts when it comes to radio broadcasters. Give me the talents of
@ScottyGZone
@slbeesradio
@gregwrubell
@espn700bill
against any other crew in the country.
💯
Props are due to the front office.
Props are due to Quin Snyder.
Props are due to these FA's who are coming to Utah because they see Donovan+Rudy+Conley WITH this front office AND coaching staff for what it is: a contender doing it the right way.
It's a long way for me to say Donovan is awesome, but as a person close to the coaching staff recently said "he's not currently as good as he can be, or as good as he thinks is," and that is really too bad, the fact he bought so much of his own stock/hype that he has left (6/)
Before reacting to teams boycotting these games please think about 10, 30, 50+ years from now when this day is talked about whether or not you'll be able to feel comfortable THEN with what your reaction is NOW.
I, for one, am 100% in support of the demands for permanent change.