The Herd with Colin Cowherd 260303 - TheHerd-Best Of-ihm
Mar 3, 2026
Nick Wright, sports TV analyst known for First Things First, weighs in with sharp takes. They discuss the Dodgers' dominance vs baseball’s rising popularity. Luka Doncic’s sideline spat with JJ Redick and how star power reshapes NBA coaching. Nick explains why the Knicks have real title hope and evaluates top QB prospects and international soccer and baseball storylines.
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Baseball Popularity Rebounded After Rule Changes
- Baseball enthusiasm jumped: The Athletic survey found 67% of fans are enthusiastic or hopeful, triple the 2022 number.
- Colin credits rule changes like universal DH, pitch clock, and shift limits plus strong big-market teams such as Dodgers and Cubs boosting interest.
Top Teams Drive League Health Not Parity
- Colin argues product quality matters more than parity: a few stacked rosters (Dodgers, Yankees, Blue Jays) lift the whole sport despite bottom-market teams dragging averages.
- He notes half the league reached a World Series in the last decade, showing good management leads to success.
NBA Culture Gives Stars Disproportionate Power
- Colin says NBA is a star-driven league where players hold more leverage than coaches due to early pay and guaranteed contracts.
- He contrasts football culture of accountability and non-guaranteed deals where coaches retain more power.