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Sneakers and Cleats: Spurs, Cowboys and more

News 4 SA (WOAI) / FOX SA (KABB)
158 episodes   Last Updated: Dec 19, 24

For more than 60 years combined, Don Harris and Chuck Miketinac have been covering sports in San Antonio. They put their award-winning knowledge on display in this podcast, which tackles the big topics of Spurs basketball, including all the Victor Wembanyama you need, the always interesting Dallas Cowboys, high school athletics, and all of the other big topics happening in sports. Sneakers and Cleats is hosted by sports journalist Matt Roy. We aim to inform and spark debate amongst fans and communities in every walk of life.

Episodes

The San Antonio Spurs are being linked to guys like Jimmy Butler and LaMelo Ball in the trade market. Should they pull the trigger and get a deal done to accelerate their championship timeline? Or stand pat and see how their current roster pans out for this season? Plus, Coach Gregg Popovich released his first public statement since his stroke back in November. The guys talk about his status and if they think he will return to the sidelines this season. And college football is an absolute mess because of the transfer portal right now. What can be done to fix college football? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
The Spurs fall to 13-13 on the year after a tough loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves in a game where their offense absolutely cratered. The Spurs are living and dying with the three point shot. Will that doom their season? Meanwhile, Wemby continues to impress. The Cowboys are impressing with their resolve and their fight in the midst of a bad season. And the Texans clinch the AFC South, but their offense looks bad doing it. How much noise can they make in the playoffs with this kind of offensive production? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
The number one high school recruit in the country wants to come to San Antonio and pair up with Victor Wembanyama. No, this is not a joke. For a long time, San Antonio wasn't a market people wanted to come to. But Wemby has changed that -- as evidenced by what A.J. Dybantsa said this week. Matt and Don talk about Wemby's impact. Plus, they discuss how Chris Paul has changed the trajectory of the Spurs and how his presence to be felt for year's to come. And, the guys discuss the devastating injury to Demarvion Overshown's knee. All that and More on the Sneakers and Cleats Podcast. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Already this year, the Spurs have lost Devin Vassell, Jeremy Sochan, Victor Wembanyama, Keldon Johnson, and Zach Collins to injury at various points. What is the concern level for them and for the team with all of these varying injuries? As Chris Paul reaches another milestone, the guys talk about the impact that he has made on this young roster and if they would bring him back next year. And the Cowboys are back... in the playoff hunt? It's not inconceivable as they face the Bengals on a Monday Night. And the CFP Bracket has been unveiled. Who is going to win the national championship? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
The Spurs are now 11-9 on the season and have won five of their last six. If they keep this trajectory, should they make some trades and accelerate their rebuilding timeline? UTSA's season ends at 6-6 but this may have been Jeff Traylor's best coaching job. Chuck Miketinac explains why. And the Lone Star Showdown lived up to the hype... but can Texas actually win a national title? And what do the Aggies do now? All that and more on the Sneakers and Cleats podcast See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
The San Antonio Spurs are on a three game win streak after beating the top seeded Warriors and Thunder, as well as the Jazz, and are over .500 at this point in the season for the first time since 2020... So, um, are the Spurs good again? We think so! Plus, the Cowboys pull off an improbable win against the Commanders in one of the most wild football games you will ever see. And UTSA is bowl eligible for the 5th straight year after a win against Temple, but will the school continue to invest in the program? Or will they keep making coach Traylor do more with less? All that plus we talk favorite Thanksgiving memories with Don, Chuck, and Matt today on the Sneakers and Cleats podcast. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
The city of San Antonio unveiled "Project Marvel" today. It is a multi-billion dollar plan to take the city into the future by building a new sports and entertainment district, including a new Spurs arena, reconfiguration of the Alamodome, and more. Matt, Don, and Chuck discuss the plans, how it will affect the Spurs, and what role Victor Wembanyama's presence played in the whole thing. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
It's a Texas showdown on Monday Night Football between the Dallas Cowboys and the Houston Texans. The 'Boys have a 3-6 record and a less than one percent chance to make the playoffs. Can they salvage their season with a win over their in state rival? Matt Roy, Don Harris, and Chuck Miketinac discuss. Plus, is Stephon Castle the best rookie in the NBA? The stats say he just might be. And will the Spurs get a new downtown stadium? This week could go a long way towards that end goal. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
The Spurs announced that Gregg Popovich had a "mild stroke" on November 2, is in rehabilitation, and is out indefinitely, but is expected to make a full recovery. What does that mean for the future of the franchise? And will Coach Pop ever return to the sidelines for the Spurs? Matt Roy and Chuck Miketinac discuss. Plus, Wemby went NUTS against the Wizards and dropped 50 points. That comes less than a week after an anonymous NBA scout said he is not effective on offense at all. To that, Wemby says, "HA!" And the Spurs reveal their City Edition uniforms. Yay or nay? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
An anonymous NBA Scout said they think Victor Wembanyama is an offensive liability and is "not impactful" on the offensive side of the ball. Matt Roy, Don Harris, and Chuck Miketinac discuss why Wemby's numbers are down this year, and what he needs to do to pick up his production. Plus, how can the Spurs get hot after a 4-6 start? And the Cowboys lost, again, which is no shock. But the things Jerry Jones, CeeDee Lamb, and Micah Parsons said after the game are garnering a whole lot of attention. The guys talk about it on today's Sneakers and Cleats Podcast. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.