The Joe Rose Show

On today’s show, Joe and Dave break down the biggest local and national sports storylines, starting with March Madness as both the Florida Gators and Miami Hurricanes are bounced from the tournament, while the Miami Open shocks fans with Carlos Alcaraz going down early. The conversation turns to the Dolphins’ offseason, debating trade rumors around Jordyn Brooks, leadership questions, and what the team must do to build through the draft while competing in a tough AFC. They shift to the NBA, analyzing the Miami Heat’s four-game losing streak, Bam Adebayo’s breakout play, and upcoming matchups against the Spurs and Victor Wembanyama. College athletics take center stage next, exploring NIL deals and the massive money now flowing to basketball and football players, including Hurricanes breakout wide receiver Malachi Toney.

Hour 1 kicks off with March Madness as both the Florida Gators and Miami Hurricanes are bounced in the Round of 32, while the Miami Open delivers another shock with Carlos Alcaraz going down early. The focus shifts to the Miami Heat, who have now dropped four straight after a seven-game win streak, including a heartbreaking last-second loss to Houston, as the guys debate whether this is just who they are. There’s also discussion on Bam Adebayo’s strong play, a matchup with Victor Wembanyama and the Spurs, and broader NBA tanking trends. The conversation then turns to the Miami Dolphins, with Dave Hyde and Joe debating leadership vs. talent, reflecting on missed opportunities in 2023, and emphasizing the need to win in cold weather moving forward, while also touching on Canes football pro day and Marlins injury news

Hour 2 centers on the Miami Dolphins and their push to rebuild through the draft, with investment in Malik Willis and a renewed focus on developing young talent. Joe and Dave reflect on what went wrong during Chris Grier’s tenure and what the new front office must do differently, while also debating trade rumors surrounding Jordyn Brooks—a move Joe strongly opposes. The hour also touches on Miami Marlins injury news and the Miami Open upset of Carlos Alcaraz, before shifting into a fun but insightful discussion on coaching styles sparked by Villanova’s Kevin Willard. That conversation leads into classic Don Shula stories, blending old-school coaching philosophy with modern perspectives, while also hitting on March Madness fallout and Carson Beck’s NFL draft buzz.

Joe and Dave break down the Miami Heat’s recent four-game losing streak, including a heartbreaking last-second tip-in loss to the Rockets, and discuss whether the team can climb back toward a top playoff seed. They also dive into the Miami Open, highlighting Alcaraz’s shocking loss to Sebastian Korda and the lively crowd, and touch on Victor Wembanyama as one of the NBA’s most intriguing players. The conversation then shifts to college athletics, exploring how NIL deals are creating massive earning opportunities for both basketball and football players—even at smaller schools. Finally, the guys tackle Dolphins offseason talk, including the possibility of trading Jordyn Brooks, leadership questions within the team, and the balance between mentoring young talent and planning for the franchise’s long-term success.

Joe and Dave kick off the hour discussing the insane NIL deals in college football, highlighting how much money top college athletes are now earning. The conversation moves to the NBA, breaking down Bam Adebayo’s 83-point performance, reminiscing about Kobe Bryant’s early career struggles, and sharing thoughts on Miami’s major events like the Miami Open and F1, while wishing the Dolphins could generate similar excitement. They then shift to the Dolphins, debating whether to trade Jordyn Brooks and agreeing there’s no reason to move Aaron Brewer, while emphasizing that Miami still needs better talent to compete with the top teams in the division, including the Patriots and Bills, and evaluating the best teams in the AFC.