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Two Cents Pods


    • Jul 16, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
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    Big Ten Morning Minutes: PSU gets a big time ‘23 commit

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2021 20:32


    The Nittany Lions are back and yesterday's commit was another reason why. Mike Chen goes over the pledge, Rutgers grabs a ‘22 linebacker and more in today's Big Ten Morning Minutes.

    Big Ten Morning Minutes: Nebraska finds their new AD

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2021 18:13


    The Huskers now know who will replace retiring Bill Moos. Mike Chen goes over the hire, the Illini keep another prospect instate and more in today's Big Ten Morning Minutes.

    Big Ten Morning Minutes: Maryland loses commit, Illini hoops news

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2021 20:08


    The Terrapins though they found an underrated prospect, that is until home state Alabama came calling. Mike Chen goes over the decommit, Illini get good news and a Cockburn decision date and more in today's Big Ten Morning Minutes.

    Big Ten Morning Minutes: Indiana and Michigan grab commits

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2021 18:55


    The pledges have slowed down, but not all the way. Mike Chen goes over the Hoosiers and Wolverines commitments, a few baseball stars gets drafted and more in today's Big Ten Morning Minutes.

    Big Ten Morning Minutes: Recruiting has slowed down, but not completely

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2021 19:07


    The post-dead period cascade of commits isn't flowing, but hasn't completely dried up. Mike Chen goes over the weekends commit, UM reunites with former coach and more in today's Big Ten Morning Minutes.

    Big Ten Morning Minutes: Commits keep flowing in the conference

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2021 15:18


    Never a dull day for the B1G, as multiple schools grabbed commits yesterday. Mike Chen goes over the pledges, UM joins other Jordan Brand teams for an invitational and more in today's Big Ten Morning Minutes.

    Big Ten Morning Minutes: MSU adds a significant piece to their FB program

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2021 15:51


    The Spartans hit a home run with their most recent hire. Mike Chen goes over the impact, Indiana and Michigan get big commits, Rutgers gets great hoops news and more in today's Big Ten Morning Minutes.

    Big Ten Morning Minutes: Two big men make their NBA decisions

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2021 21:33


    Two of the best centers in the conference have made their NBA moves. Mike Chen goes over their decisions, PSU continues it's hot recruiting and more in today's Big Ten Morning Minutes.

    Big Ten Morning Minutes: Plenty of fireworks over the weekend

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2021 23:50


    The fireworks weren't just in the sky this weekend, they came in the from of commitments as well. Mike Chen goes over all the action from the long weekend, interesting hoops news and more in today's Big Ten Morning Minutes.

    Big Ten Morning Minutes: Iowa gets big commit

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2021 16:29


    The Hawkeyes were the only program to grab a commit as the calendar turned over to July. Mike Chen goes over the pledge, Cockburn makes an interesting move and more in today's Big Ten Morning Minutes.

    Big Ten Morning Minutes: NIL is here

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2021 21:15


    Name, Image, Likeness is finally upon us and it's a game changer. Mike Chen goes over what to expect, another big commitment day for the conference and more in today's Big Ten Morning Minutes.

    Big Ten Morning Minutes: Mass exodus in Champaign

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2021 16:31


    Multiple players have opted to transfer out of Illinois. Mike Chen goes over the most recent entrants to the transfer portal, updates the newest commit and recruiting rankings and more in today's Big Ten Morning Minutes.

    Big Ten Morning Minutes: B1G/ACC Challenge slate is set

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2021 16:13


    The matchups for the two power conference were announced yesterday. Mike Chen goes over the games, UW grabs a commit and more in today's Big Ten Morning Minutes.

    Big Ten Morning Minutes: Moos will move on early

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2021 23:57


    Nebraska will need to find a new AD quicker than they anticipated. Mike Chen goes over Bill Moos' retirement, lots of commits over the weekend and more in today's Big Ten Morning Minutes.

    Big Ten Morning Minutes: Gavitt Games schedule released

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2021 16:55


    We now know the matchups between the Big Ten and the Big East for the Gavitt Games. Mike Chen goes over the matchups, Purdue gets a big time contributor back and more in today's Big Ten Morning Minutes.

    Big Ten Morning Minutes: Commitments continue to flow in

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2021 23:06


    It's been over three weeks since the dead period has been lifted and commitments are flying in. Mike Chen goes over the latest pledges, the NCAA is trying to help NIL and more in today's Big Ten Morning Minutes.

    Big Ten Morning Minutes: Trouble in Madison

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2021 24:07


    After a team meeting's audio got leaked, the Badgers hoops team has all eyes on them and the culture in Madison. Mike Chen goes over the accusations, football commits continue and more in today's Big Ten Morning Minutes.

    Big Ten Morning Minutes: UW gets a trio of commitments

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2021 14:21


    The pledges are flowing in after a big recruiting weekend. Mike Chen recaps all the conferences recruiting action and much more in today's Big Ten Morning Minutes.

    Big Ten Morning Minutes: A massive weekend full of commitments

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2021 22:00


    Plenty of conference schools added to their recruiting classes this past weekend. Mike Chen recaps the pledges, has inside info on Michigan's quarterback competition and more in today's Big Ten Morning Minutes.

    Big Ten Morning Minutes: Eight potential All-American's in the conference

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2021 18:48


    As the season creeps closer, more outlets are releasing their preseason lists. Mike Chen goes over the Walter Camp AA list, two commits inside the conference and more in today's Big Ten Morning Minutes.

    Big Ten Morning Minutes: A trio of commitments inside the conference

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2021 18:56


    Three more commits for BIg Ten schools with one being a bit more significant than the others. Mike Chen goes over the pledges, Rutgers hires a former player and more in today's Big Ten Morning Minutes.

    Big Ten Morning Minutes: Iowa finds an instate gem

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2021 18:10


    The Hawkeyes and Wildcats both added solid commitments yesterday. Mike Chen goes over the pledges, Purdue gets a big time hoops commit and more in today's Big Ten Morning Minutes.

    Big Ten Morning Minutes: UM finds receiver help in the portal

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2021 15:49


    The Wolverines got a huge transfer commitment yesterday that helps a position of need. Mike Chen details the commit, Purdue and Nebraska get traditional commit and more in today's Big Ten Morning Minutes.

    Big Ten Morning Minutes: Recruiting starting to heat up

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2021 23:32


    Multiple schools grabbed commitments during this past weekend. Mike Chen updates the pledges, Illini get good injury news, another player is transferring inside the conference and more in today's Big Ten Morning Minutes.

    Big Ten Morning Minutes: A change could be coming to the CFP

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2021 20:41


    A proposal for expansion of the College Football Playoff was made yesterday. Mike Chen goes over what it could potentially look like, Minnesota gets a prospect to stay home and more in today's Big Ten Morning Minutes.

    Big Ten Morning Minutes: UM will make a big announcement today

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2021 23:34


    The Wolverines will break some bad news today after it leaked that Bo knew about Dr. Anderson's abuse. Mike Chen goes over the expected press conference, IU added more NBA experience to their staff and more in today's Big Ten Morning Minutes.

    BIg Ten Morning Minutes: PSU makes a late addition to ‘21 class

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2021 16:39


    Although it may seem like the ‘21 class is over, PSU showed yesterday it wasn't. Mike Chen goes over their newest commit, Iowa grabs a legacy commit and more in today's Big Ten Morning Minutes.

    Big Ten Morning Minutes: NU names their new AD, a trio of commits

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2021 19:41


    Northwestern has found their new athletic director and he's a familiar NCAA name. Mike Chen goes over a the hire, a trio of conference commits and much more in today's Big Ten Morning Minutes.

    Big Ten Morning Minutes: Rutgers adds on to impressive ‘22 class

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2021 16:24


    The Scarlet Knights have surprised many with their recruiting efforts in this cycle, once again adding another quality commit. Mike Chen goes over the pledge, PSU gets a hoops transfer and more in today's Big Ten Morning Minutes.

    Big Ten Morning Minutes: Shrewsberry gets his first commit for PSU

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2021 13:16


    The new head coach at PSU has gotten his first high school commit. Mike Chen goes over the verbal, Maryland hoops adds to their coaching staff and more in today's Big Ten Morning Minues.

    Big Ten Morning Minutes: Badgers make it official with new AD

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2021 10:55


    Chris McIntosh was officially announced as Barry Alvarez's successor for Wisconsin. Mike Chen goes over the hire, Iowa steals a recruit from UW territory and more in today's Big Ten Morning Minutes.

    Big Ten Morning Minutes: MSU in scramble mode

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2021 21:42


    The Spartans lost an important person in their recruiting department at a terrible time. Mike Chen goes over their loss, UW gets a transfer RB and new AD and more in today's Big Ten Morning Minutes.

    Big Ten Morning Minutes: The dead period is over

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2021 19:02


    For the first time in over a year, recruits will be allowed to officially visit schools. Mike Chen goes over what to expect, Purdue gets WR help from the portal and more in today's Big Ten Morning Minutes.

    Big Ten Morning Minutes: More football start times, a bill that could be huge for athletes

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2021 20:32


    Multiple football start times were announced yesterday and the return to an evening championship game as well. Mike Chen gives his takeaway on the schedule, a bill that could change everything for athletes and much more in today's Big Ten Morning Minutes.

    Big Ten Morning Minutes: OSU though about independence in ‘20

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2021 21:47


    As some public records were released, the Buckeyes, like the Huskers, looked into breaking away from the conference. Mike Chen goes over those conversations, UM suffers a big hoops loss and more in today's Big Ten Morning Minutes.

    Big Ten Morning Minutes: Iowa brings back former QB to help with player development

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2021 19:20


    The Hawkeyes bring back a familiar face to help their athletes with the transition to college. Mike Chen goes over the hire, another schedule change and more in today's Big Ten Morning Minutes.

    Big Ten Morning Minutes: UM makes multiple coaching moves

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2021 20:30


    Jim Harbaugh isn't done tinkering with his staff as they made two more moves yesterday. Mike Chen goes over the hires, IU gets a very solid transfer and more in today's Big Ten Morning Minutes.

    Big Ten Morning Minutes: Multiple basketball teams see assistant movement

    Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2021 20:57


    It was a weekend for assistant coach movement in the conference. Mike Chen goes over the new hires and departures, UM gets a DT from the portal and more in today's Big Ten Morning Minutes.

    Big Ten Morning Minutes: Rutgers adds to it's impressive ‘22 recruiting class

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2021 12:14


    The Scarlet Knights have added a local star to their ‘22 class. Mike Chen goes over the commit, a former UM linebacker finds a new home and more in today's Big Ten Morning Minutes.

    Big Ten Morning Minutes: Northwestern gets transfer help

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2021 16:30


    The Wildcats have to replace a first round corner and went to the portal to try and find a replacement. Mike Chen goes over the commit, OSU extends their AD and more in today's Big Ten Morning Minutes.

    Big Ten Morning Minutes: UM finds their new on-campus recruiting director

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2021 18:19


    Jim Harbaugh is once again making changes to his staff this offseason, with another one being officially hired yesterday. Mike Chen goes over the hire, 2 players enter the portal and more in today's Big Ten Morning Minutes.

    Big Ten Morning Minutes: Hoosiers score a big hoops transfer

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2021 17:30


    Indiana has some very good basketball tradition and that lured their most recent transfer in. Mike Chen goes over their addition, updates the football recruiting rankings and more in today’s Big Ten Morning Minutes.

    Big Ten Morning Minutes: IU gets two big recruiting wins over the weekend

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2021 16:33


    The Hoosiers continue to add more talent to their team, adding a transfer and ‘22 commit this weekend. Mike Chen goes over their newest pledges, Powers Warren moves to the conference and more in today’s Big Ten Morning Minutes.

    Big Ten Morning Minutes: OSU has banned a masseuse

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2021 19:07


    The Buckeyes held a press conference to detail an issue with a massage therapist inside the program. Mike Chen goes over the investigation, lots of hoops player movement and more in today’s Big Ten Morning Minutes.

    Big Ten Morning Minutes: Northwestern AD resigns

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2021 15:48


    The Wildcats will have to continue to search for a replacement for Jim Phillips. Mike Chen goes over the big news, former top high school prospects make transfer decisions and more in today’s Big Ten Morning Minutes.

    Big Ten Morning Minutes: Michigan fills their coaching vacancy

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2021 14:49


    The Wolverines wasted no time in replacing their former co-DC. Mike Chen goes over the new hire, MSU gets a Bama transfer and more in today’s Big Ten Morning Minutes.

    Big Ten Morning Minutes: Bielema uses his former connections for grab a PWO

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2021 15:47


    Bret Bielema went into a familiar state and got a commitment from a intriguing tight end. Mike Chen goes over the commit, PSU hoops loses and assistant to another conference program and more in today’s Big Ten Morning Minutes.

    Big Ten Morning Minutes: UM loses their co-DC to the MAC

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2021 21:43


    Before even coaching a single game, the Wolverines lose their co-DC to Buffalo. Mike Chen goes over their loss, Huskers entering the portal and more in today’s Big Ten Morning Minutes.

    Big Ten Morning Minutes: Illini bring back a former player to Underwoods staff

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2021 16:22


    Brad Underwood is bringing back a familiar name to his coaching staff. Mike Chen goes over the new hire, Georgia’s bill is everyone’s gain and more in today’s Big Ten Morning Minutes.

    Big Ten Morning Minutes: OSU and PSU get secondary help

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2021 14:52


    Both the Buckeyes and Nittany Lions got commitments from defensive backs yesterday. Mike Chen goes over the verbals, names to know in the ‘22 NFL draft and more in today’s Big Ten Morning Minutes.

    Big Ten Morning Minutes: Bielema is changing the roster

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2021 13:05


    Not only is recruiting better but Bret Bielema is making roster moves. Mike Chen goes over the latest in Champaign, UM loses a star to the NBA and more in today’s Big Ten Morning Minutes.

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