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@CoachKentera44

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Sports Broadcaster Radio and Television , Motivational Speaker to groups and teams.

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John Kentera
6 months
I have been notified by station management that I will not be on the air today to do my final show. Thanks for all your support. Happy Holidays to you and your family.
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John Kentera
3 months
I will say it forever what Steve Fisher and Brian Dutcher have built @Aztec_MBB is one of the greatest accomplishments I have ever seen in building a basketball program.
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John Kentera
1 month
I am devastated to get the news that former Padres 1st round pick Sean Burroughs passed away last night coaching his sonโ€™s little league team. Sean was one of the good guys. 44 years old .
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John Kentera
1 year
Mlb baseball has become such bullshit. Rob the fans of talented plays being made fantastic players.
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John Kentera
2 years
The Best Baseball story of the night Wynton Bernard making his Big League Debut for Colorado after almost 11 seasons in the minors. Finished the night 1-3 , stolen base and a run scored. Glad I made it to Coors Field to see it.
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@NFLonCBS San Diego
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5 months
To my loyal listeners, Iโ€™ve been invited to fill in for my friend Darren Smith on San Diego Sports 760 AM from 12-3 this Thursday and Friday. Looking forward to chatting and hearing from you. All my best, Coach
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John Kentera
5 months
How about this crew Hacksaw, yours truly, Uncle Teddy, The Bulldog Joe Tutino and Scott Kaplan.
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6 months
Merry Christmas to you all hope you have a fantastic day with Family and Friends.
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2 months
Outstanding win for the Padres. WOW that was great .
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John Kentera
6 months
I want to wish everyone a very Happy New year and thank from the bottom of my heart for all the support. Make 2024 real special.
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John Kentera
18 days
A beautiful description of Bill Walton by Kareem. It will make you cry.
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John Kentera
2 years
There will be baseball at Petco Park Friday and Saturday night what a ballgame tonight. Great team win 5-3.
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1 year
The Chargers Chargered see you in September.
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John Kentera
1 year
Coach Coryell got into the Pro Football Hall of Fame ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿ‘
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6 months
Padres claimed RHP Luis Patino off waivers from the White Sox lot of ability and great attitude Ruben Niebla can go to work on him.
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John Kentera
3 years
Congratulations to Joe Musgrove on firing the first no hitter in @Padres franchise history. Exciting beyond belief. @Padres fans enjoy we have waited forever to see this happen.
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John Kentera
2 years
I hope Joe Musgrove is the NL starter for the All Star Game. Heโ€™s what baseball is all about.
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John Kentera
3 years
@Padres Hit an absolute Grand slam with the hiring of Bob Melvin one of the best managers in Baseball. Canโ€™t wait to hear from you fans tomorrow at noon @973TheFanSD
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John Kentera
3 years
@Padres should have three more All stars Darvish, Machado and Cronenworth if anyone is really paying attention.
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1 month
Tony Gwynn would love to watch Luis Arraez hit. Nice short stroke.
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John Kentera
5 months
Happy Friday to everyone just wanted to thank all of my loyal listeners for all the tremendous support that I have received.
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John Kentera
7 years
I just had a long time listener of mine ask me if I am still a chargers fan. Simple short answer no. They turned their back on my home town.
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John Kentera
1 year
San Diego @Aztec_MBB going to the final 4 take down Creighton 57-56 incredible game and the boys showed unbelievable will to win . Look forward to tomorrow at 10:00 am enjoy San Diego.
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1 month
All I have heard the last few days is Luis Arraez cant play defense, doesnโ€™t run well, lacks power. The Padres are very luck to have him one of the best hitters in baseball. Sit back and enjoy watching this guy do his thing.
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John Kentera
2 years
Nomar Mazara not in the El Paso Lineup tonight could he be headed to Milwaukee to join the Padres.
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John Kentera
3 months
I want to wish all Padres fans a very Happy Opening Day. Letโ€™s make this a season to remember.
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John Kentera
2 months
Extremely saddened to wake up to the news that Larry Lucchino passed away at the age of 78. Wonderful man always learned something from him.
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John Kentera
3 years
People have not been paying attention to what Manny Machado is doing defensively let alone his offense . Pretty ticked off about this.
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John Kentera
3 years
This Spanos family fight over keeping or selling the Chargers is going to be very interesting. Some big names being mentioned as potential buyers and the possibility of moving back to Americas Finest City. See where it goes.
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John Kentera
6 months
Fanatics road win for the @Aztec_MBB 84-74 over Gonzaga.
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John Kentera
4 years
Hats off to @LAClippers Steve Ballmer and Doc Rivers for bringing the entire Clippers team to Viejas tonight after a win earlier today over Minnesota 118-106
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John Kentera
1 year
Great to have Jake Peavy back at Petco where he belongs.
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John Kentera
3 years
I opened my show back on Monday November 2nd talking about how I thought the @Padres should go after Blake Snell and I kept after it show after show and tonight they get the deal done. I am going to enjoy my vacation with my hometown baseball team getting better.
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John Kentera
18 days
Having a very hard time in describing how much I admired Bill Walton in all areas of his life. He was the ultimate team player in basketball and in life. RIP you made San Diego proud.
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John Kentera
6 months
โฆ @DIRECTV_HB โฉ Was at Petco Park today everyone getting prepared for a great night of College Football. The field looks fantastic.
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John Kentera
6 years
Seriously why did the NFL allow the chargers to move to such a substandard facility for football. It looks very minor league
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John Kentera
25 days
Hey guys, I know you have all asked for me to start a podcast. My plan is to put a video on Youtube,ย 2 days a week. Please see link below on the Padres taking 3 of 4 from the Braves. Hope you enjoy and please subscribe to the channel. Thank you
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John Kentera
2 months
Xander Bogaerts off to a rough start he will get it going he has been one of the most consistent hitters in baseball for a decade heโ€™s a winning ballplayer. Plus he holds himself accountable a True Pro.
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John Kentera
4 years
9 Days until @Padres Baseball.
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John Kentera
2 years
Congratulations to @Padres and the Padres Fans on a tremendous all around game. Bring the Heat tomorrow night.
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1 month
Happy Heavenly Birthday to my friend Tony Gwynn. So many great memories more off the field than on the field. Incredible guy.
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John Kentera
2 years
Keep the faith @Padres and Friar Faithful Big Joe will gives us a great effort tomorrow night and the bats will show up.
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John Kentera
6 months
Long time voice of the โฆ @uscfb โฉ @uscvoice Pete Arbogast one great guy , longtime friend
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John Kentera
29 days
I am sitting at home watching a ballgame thinking about how frustrated I am with the padres. Mike Schildt comments yesterday saying the Padres werenโ€™t outplayed by Colorado what three games was he watching.
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John Kentera
3 years
Congratulations to @Padres Jake Cronenworth on being named National League Player of the Week.
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John Kentera
4 years
I am way to excited Padres marching on to the NLDS to face the Dodgers after blanking the Cardinals 4-0
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John Kentera
5 years
I would like to send my appreciation to all of my listeners @973TheFanSD Thank you for all of your support and the beautiful well wishes.
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John Kentera
2 years
Congratulations to the @Padres and padres fans. Talk with you tomorrow at 10:00am.
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John Kentera
3 years
Wheels coming off the Dodgers wagon no hit by the Cubs 4-0
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John Kentera
1 year
Not going to win many big league games with two hits. Wasted a well pitched game by Blake Snell.
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16 days
Padres 30-29 on the season . They have won 7 of their last 9 series thatโ€™s great still 30-29 you as Padres fan happy about that. In my opinions it has been a roller coaster of a season.
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John Kentera
4 years
How smooth does Austin Nola look behind the plate. Didnโ€™t take him anytime to adjust to a padres uniform plus he can hit.
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John Kentera
2 years
Wishing and praying for Bob Melvin as he undergoes surgery tomorrow. ๐Ÿ™
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John Kentera
2 years
@DonOrsillo @RedSox @NESN Total Bush League move by the Red Sox it was not about them it was about honoring a man that gave his blood sweat and tears to that organization. Don and the Remy family deserved better.
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Donovan Solano signing a Minor league contract with @Padres nice bench piece and a tough out at the plate. Love those veterans coming off the bench . ๐Ÿ‘โšพ๏ธ๐Ÿ˜Ž
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John Kentera
7 years
When Rivers and Gates retire nobody in San Diego will follow the chargers.
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John Kentera
6 years
Tonight after the Padres - Dodgers Game I will have the postgame show on 97.3 The Fan. Hope you will join me.
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John Kentera
5 years
Some tremendous news today my former colleague and beautiful friend @lindamwelby is cancer free. Best Christmas gift ever.
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I would like to wish you all a very Happy thanksgiving. Enjoy your time with family and friends. Appreciate you all.
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John Kentera
5 years
How is the fight for L.A. going
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John Kentera
3 years
Is the bullpen phone broken for crying out loud.
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John Kentera
5 months
Thanks to โฆ @KUSINews โฉ โฆ @PPRPapaPig โฉ for having me on to talk about the College Football Championship Game.
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John Kentera
4 years
Chris Paddack has a chance to be one of the best in the game. He has the physical tools, mental makeup and aptitude.
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John Kentera
8 months
J. D Wicker has a big problem on his hands and it didnโ€™t just start tonight.
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John Kentera
2 months
Padres showing a lot of the same tendencies that we saw in 2023.
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John Kentera
2 years
Luke Voit went straight to the plate not even close to being a dirty play not a great slide could have hurt himself but not dirty. Hope Tyler Stephenson is ok.
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John Kentera
2 months
Happy Retirement to Terri Mitchell a beautiful lady who worked at Jack Murphy stadium and Petco Park since 1987 In charge of the Press Box and the Toyota Terrace level. Great party to celebrate this special lady. Glad I was asked to be a part of it.
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John Kentera
2 months
Ready to watch my โฆ @Padres โฉ tonight.
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John Kentera
6 years
I sit here today and reflecting on my love for baseball and really concerned about the lack of fundamentals that I see at all levels. The numbers do tell a story, it dosenโ€™t teach you how to properly field a ground ball or fly ball, get a secondary lead, two strike approach.
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John Kentera
3 months
Did the Padres announce there Television deal yet.
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John Kentera
3 months
Itโ€™s Tony Gwynn opening day. He loved the second day of the season.
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John Kentera
1 year
Congratulations to @Aztec_MBB what a tremendous effort taking down Alabama 71-64
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John Kentera
4 years
Itโ€™s sad when the Baseball Fans love the the game more than the people involved within the game. Our country has gone through a national tragedy and we canโ€™t figure out how to get baseball back on the field. โšพ๏ธ๐Ÿ™
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John Kentera
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Extremely saddened to hear of the passing of ESPNโ€™s Chris Mortensen always giving of his time to come on my radio show no matter how busy he was. A true insider and pioneer when it came to reporting on the NFL. Chris was 72 years old. ๐Ÿ™
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John Kentera
5 years
I would be suprised if Ron Washington is not the padres new skipper.
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John Kentera
4 years
Matt Mitchell from Riverside putting on a show in front of Kawhi Leonard from Riverside.
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John Kentera
4 years
I would like to thank all of my listeners @973TheFanSD for the loyalty that you show me all the time. Itโ€™s tough for everyone at this time and what weโ€™re having to deal with hang in there and be safe I love you all.
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John Kentera
4 months
When I wake up in the morning it will be time for @Padres baseball. First workout for Pitcherโ€™s and Catcherโ€™s .
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John Kentera
3 years
Been a rough day for the San Diego Sports community with the senseless death of Mario Fierro a dedicated teacher, coach and all around great person. My heartfelt Condolences to everyone at Cathedral Catholic, Family and friends.
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John Kentera
5 years
Tremendous pressure for the Padres to get the managerial hire right. Lot of great names on all the lists I have seen today they better get a proven major league skipper if they want to take the next step. Players need to be held accountable for poor play. Itโ€™s not alright.
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5 months
Padres reportedly signed a couple of nice depth pieces to minor league contracts OF Oscar Mercado and Catcher Kevin Plawecki.
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John Kentera
5 years
People bitching about Andy Green making several pitching changes in the 7th inning while it was raining. Andy is payed to win ballgames not popularity contest. The padres win, The padres win, The Padres win.
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John Kentera
5 months
Thanks to โฆ @KUSINews โฉ for having me on to talk NFL playoffs
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John Kentera
2 years
San Diego State defeats BYU 82โ€ข75 great comeback win.
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John Kentera
2 years
Wonder how Dean and the boys are enjoying that โœˆ๏ธ ride home from Houston.
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John Kentera
4 months
Good sign by @Padres never doubted that Jurickson Profar would be back. Heโ€™s a pro can help the club in a lot of ways.
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John Kentera
2 years
Congratulations to @Padres Manny Machado NL Starter at 3rd base for the all star game.
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John Kentera
2 years
Awful call on Grisham to end the top of the 7th. Big game for the padres and they get a Hโ€”โ€”โ€”-t call.
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John Kentera
3 months
Finally we get the journey started today. Six plus months of ups and downs love every minute of it. Hopefully more ups than down for @Padres . Weโ€™re all in it together.
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John Kentera
4 years
Rangers donโ€™t like Tatis Jr swinging 3-0 make a better pitch to throw at Manny BS by the way we have that pitch as well. Umpires no Cajones.
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John Kentera
5 years
Padres three new uniforms absolutely a Grand Slam. Love them #BrownIsBack
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John Kentera
3 months
Helluva effort by @Aztec_MBB they kicked ass and a lot of guys played well in win over 1 seed Utah State 86-70. Get some rest and be ready for 40 minutes of great basketball .
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John Kentera
2 years
Eight years ago today jerry Coleman passed away sure learned a lot from him over the years
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John Kentera
2 years
Congratulations to the @AztecFB on Winning the Frisco Bowl 38-24 over UTSA. Finishing 12-2 and setting the school record for most wins in a season.
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John Kentera
2 months
I personally enjoyed Mike Winters on the TV broadcast as the season goes on he will continue to add insight to what umpires are looking for. He loves the game and heโ€™s a San Diego boy.
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John Kentera
1 year
Trying to sleep tonight is not going to be easy @Aztec_MBB headed to the final Four @Padres opening day Thursday. Weโ€™re all in it together and we all deserve it.
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John Kentera
3 years
Congratulations to Coach Brady Hoke and @AztecFB on one helluva performance taking down Boise State 27-16 on to the MWC championship game next Saturday.
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John Kentera
1 year
So proud of the @Aztec_MBB they represented Themselves, University and City with class all the way through. As I said early early in the season an easy group to pull for they do things the right way on and off the court.
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