5 On It & Julia Poe talks Sky and Bulls (Hour 3)
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In this episode of the Rahimi, Harris & Grote Show, the hosts dive into a mix of sports topics, beginning with a lively debate over whether Kyle Schwarber's two home runs or Miguel Amaya playing first base was more painful to watch in the Cubs' game against the Phillies. Marshall Harris passionately argues for Schwarber, citing his dominance and the 'Schwarber curse' of avoiding him at all costs. The discussion shifts to the Chicago White Sox's highly anticipated MLB debut of pitching prospect Noah Schultz, with the hosts expressing excitement despite the team's struggling offense. They reflect on their trip to Las Vegas, sharing humorous anecdotes about dining at Andiamo and the moment Marshall Harris reacted to Schultz's promotion with a single question: 'Can he hit?' The conversation then turns to the Chicago Sky's 2026 WNBA Draft picks, particularly Gabriela Jaquez, with guest Julia Poe from the Chicago Tribune praising the strategic fit of Jaquez as a leader and two-way player. The episode also explores the Bulls' organizational shake-up, focusing on Billy Donovan's uncertain future and the challenges of hiring elite front-office talent while keeping him as head coach. Throughout, the hosts blend humor, fandom, and sharp analysis, highlighting the emotional highs and lows of Chicago sports.
Kyle Schwarber's two home runs against the Cubs were more painful to watch than Miguel Amaya playing first base, due to his dominant performance and the 'Schwarber curse' of avoiding him at all costs.
Noah Schultz's MLB debut for the White Sox is highly anticipated, but the team's offensive struggles—zero qualified hitters above the Mendoza line—raise concerns about run production.
The Chicago Sky's selection of Gabriela Jaquez with the fifth overall pick is a strategic move to build a winning culture, emphasizing leadership and two-way play over immediate star potential.
Billy Donovan's future with the Bulls hinges on a critical conversation with ownership, with uncertainty around whether he'll stay as coach, go upstairs, or take a year off.
The Bulls' front office faces challenges in attracting top-tier executives due to the constraint of retaining Donovan as head coach, creating a potential barrier to major rebuild progress.
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Kyle Schwarber's Pain and the 'Schwarber Curse'
“The Schwarber curse has been born. They didn't want him. He went away. He hit bombs for the next team and was an all-star. So in our lifetime, we're not sniffing another World Series in our lifetime. That's not what I'm saying. Again. There's a curse. Well, I don't know what the curse means. The curse means don't pitch to him.”
Noah Schultz's Debut and the White Sox's Offensive Struggles
“Can he hit? That's not even what I said. That is what you said. I said, Where's he going to hit? Where's he going to hit? And I was like, what? What is Noah Schultz? They brought him up. He said, Grody, I don't care. Because he doesn't hit.”
Chicago Sky's 2026 WNBA Draft and Gabriela Jaquez
“She fits the bill of kind of this front office's type for a player in terms of length, in terms of two-way play or shooting and also something that you're going to hear about a lot her characters. This is a leader. This is a winning player.”
The Bulls' Rebuild and Billy Donovan's Future
“I just can't imagine Billy Donovan going like five days without watching film. It's just hard to picture. Don't know what that looks like. Um, maybe he can do it. I don't know.”
Las Vegas Trip and the 'Raw Dogging' Flight
The hosts recount their trip to Las Vegas, including a dinner at Andiamo where Marshall Harris reacted to Schultz's promotion. They share humorous stories about sleeping on the plane and the 'raw dogging' flight, where one host listened only to flight sounds.
“The Schwarber curse has been born. They didn't want him. He went away. He hit bombs for the next team and was an all-star. So in our lifetime, we're not sniffing another World Series in our lifetime. That's not what I'm saying. Again. There's a curse. Well, I don't know what the curse means. The curse means don't pitch to him.”
“She fits the bill of kind of this front office's type for a player in terms of length, in terms of two-way play or shooting and also something that you're going to hear about a lot her characters. This is a leader. This is a winning player.”
“Can he hit? That's not even what I said. That is what you said. I said, Where's he going to hit? Where's he going to hit? And I was like, what? What is Noah Schultz? They brought him up. He said, Grody, I don't care. Because he doesn't hit.”
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Kyle Schwarber
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Julia Poe
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Noah Schultz
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Gabriela Jaquez
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UCLA
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Miguel Amaya
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Tyrese Halliburton
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Chicago Tribune
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Angel Reese
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