Hard In the Paint with David Grubb

The Dome Patrol: Inaugurations and Injuries

One today's edition of "The Dome Patrol" on HITP, Ross Jackson and I discuss what Wednesday's inauguration means to us and hirings in the NFL, before tackling the impact of injuries on the Saints' season-ending loss in the playoffs, and the surprising way fans were made aware of a few new ones for Michael Thomas and Drew Brees.

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Episode 100: Back to the Beginning with D-Squared

It's the 100th episode of HITP, so I called upon the man who helped make "Hard in the Paint" a reality in the first place. My friend David Ducorbier, host of "The Week in Geek" on WRNO and former producer of the HITP radio show, joins the show. We reminisce on how our relationship and the show came together before we tackle the Saints and LSU, both now facing very unusual offseasons.

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Saints vs Bucs Playoff Preview with Karen Loftus

WFLA Sports Anchor Karen Loftus (formerly of WGNO New Orleans) joins HITP to preview the NFC Divisional playoff meeting with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Karen talks about the evolution of the Bucs' offense over the course of the season, the defensive keys, the strengths of each head coach, and who could be the potential difference makers in a close game.  Opening by DJ Dao

Tigers Restoring Their Roar with Glen West

Frequent contributor Glen West joins HITP to talk about the week that's been for the LSU football program, as Coach O tries to the the Tigers back to where they believe they belong. Coaching hires, player returns, and a stacked recruiting class are cause for optimism in Death Valley. Across the way at the P-MAC, has Will Wade finally built the team he envisioned when arrived in Baton Rouge?

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David and Dino Go Hi/Low: Nickeil's breakout? and Harden Trade Reax

Since last we talked, the Pelicans ended their home stand and got off to an 0-1 start to their now 6-game road trip. This time, Dino Hanson and I take you through what we see from the players and the team. We discuss NAW's 37-point performance against the Clippers, the James Harden Trade, and get deep into a discussion on Kyrie Irving and finding a "fit."

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The Dome Patrol: Wild Card Edition

Ross Jackson and I are back to analyze the Saints' Wild Card victory over the Chicago Bears. We look at another historic defensive performance, how the offense got by without its fastball, CJGJ's master class in head games, and the latest from the injury side. Tampa Bay looms in the Divisional Round. How are the Bucs different since these teams last met, and how does that change the Saints' approach?

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Talking Beal Deals, How Lonzo Balls, and more with Oleh Kosel

What ails the Pelicans? Nine games into the season the Pelicans aren't good, but are they that bad? Oleh Kosel, editor-in-chief of TheBirdWrites.com, joins me as we attempt to diagnose just what the Pelicans can do on their upcoming road trip to get back on the road to wellness.

"Film Don't Lie": David and Dino go "Hi/Low" on the Pelicans' 4-5 Start

Dino Hanson makes his return to Hard in the Paint as we get a few things off of our chests regarding the New Orleans Pelicans. We examine the defense, the offense, the coaching staff, and the front office in our unique way. No narratives. No endless wave of stats. We're back and we're talking basketball, the way only we talk about basketball. 

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The Dome Patrol: Once More Unto the Breach

The New Orleans Saints disposed of the Carolina Panthers to complete their sweep of the NFC South and claim the #2 seed in the playoffs. Ross Jackson and I discuss who stepped up in Carolina and the best of the Black & Gold during the regular season. Now, the Saints ready for one more run at a championship and we break down the matchup with the Bears in Wildcard Weekend. We get you ready, and have some fun as well. 

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Holding court with Jason Maples

It's 2021. A new year and a new season of HITP. Let's start the year off talking basketball, of course. To do that, I turn to Jason Maples, assistant men's basketball coach at Contra Costa College and one of the most active members of #PelicansTwitter. We discuss the Pels, the NBA, and some of our favorite players and moments in NBA history. 

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