Dirt & Sprague

Josh Peterson of 1620 The Zone in Omaha is in Houston for the Huskers Sweet 16 match up with Iowa...how is he handling being a basketball school now...Stat or Story...we make our MLB season predictions and is Giannis playing at Moda tonight?

It's MLB Opening Day are you ready for these changes this season...what are the best new concession offerings about the ballparks this year...will this be a gamechanger for airline travel...and does the NBAPA have a legit gripe over this issue?

Jackson Shelstad to transfer...is it time for Dana to move on? Where should Ducks look for next MBB coach whenever the time comes...The Netflix Doc for the Jailblazers is coming April 14th, the trailer is out...will it be an accurate assessment of what happened?

It's Opening Day...sort of, but not really! Will Puka force the Rams to move off of him...Hubert Davis axed by UNC where will they go next...and a Dayton Webber update.

The Male Sack floweth over this week, plus Dirt reminds us of the sure fire Opening Day lock of a bet, and El Tigre gonna swing the clubs tonight.

Sports Columnist for The Oregonian, Bill Oram stops by the show with Spring Break Breakfast menus, thoughts on Tom Dundon officially taking control of the Blazers...The Beavers transitioning the MBB team from Tinkle to Joyner...and The Fire assembling a full team in a month.

Oregonian Sports Columnist Bill Oram joins us to discuss Tom Dundon officially taking control of Blazers...OSU moving on from Wayne Tinkle and how the Fire will put an entire team together in a month to play its first WNBA season in 2 decades.

Which CFB teams have the most returning production back for 2026...which sporting events would you prefer to watch if forced to choose...the most unbelievable sports adjacent story ever...and which NFL team has the highest win total for 2026?

Happy Tuesday, another Dirty Swag edition, and Swag is already complaining about his Dodgers before the regular season begins...does the NCAA have a grudge against this coach...the NBA Salary Cap less than projected, any concern...and why is ESPN tinkering with greatness?

The Mets sure know how to screw up a good time...listeners offer their suggestions for the 9-9-9 challenge...TV numbers in for the beginning of the NCAA Tournament and the Blazers and Nets in town tonight...you gonna watch?

Dirt can't believe he's doing a flag football segment...the details surfacing on Kyle Whittingham's exit from Utah...are you ready for the start of the MLB season and is Gonzaga's title window over?

The best and worse of opening weekend of the Madness...best audio calls from the weekend...this OKC guy needs to shut up...and it was an interesting weekend for the Blazers

It's Dirty Swag week with Sprague on Spring Break with the family...how was your tournament experience...is Cinderella extinct? JSN gets his bag, and CBB Bluebloods at crossroads with current coaches.

The guys run down the games they have their eyes on for Day 2 of the Tournament...has MLB overtaken everything but NFL in terms of popularity in the US...we Sprague the Line and send you off into your weekend of Madness.

Women's NCAA Tournament starts today...how will Ducks do? Is Luka an All-Time Laker already? Bigger NBA headline...Luka's 60 or Wemby's game winner

Should Hubert Davis get fired for that loss to YCU...Does Duke need to be the honest? "Milk Chamberlain" is back and it's fantastic...and Gonzaga not dominant in their 1st round win.

Swag gets you going as we wait to connect to the guys at Ilani to get their assessment of the scene at 6am at the Casino, and all the madness on the first day of the tournament.

The Magic Hat with all sorts of illusion and slight of hand...plus, did Jack Hughes get hosed by the Hockey HOF, and the Madness has begun

If the NFL starts season with replacement refs, what's gonna happen...Nevada HS FB teams have had it with Bishop Gorman...and Day 1 betting trends for the NCAA Tournament

Sprague still not buying Miami(OH) after they beat SMU...when will Giannia and the Bucks realize the relationship is over? Is Bama QB Austin Mack the youngest journeyman in CFB...and Andy Dalton gets dealt, plus potential rule changes for the NFL this season.

Are you ready for the Madness, we check to see if Dirt is locked in...some NBA nuggets, Cade has a collapsed lung...Lakers on a heater, LeBron finally accepting his role...and Sprague plays Net or Pacer?

Expensive whiskey, Spring Training records and WBC stats all part of this week's offerings.

How is the new Ducks OC adjusting to his new role? Stat or Story...Rory's Champions Dinner menu is out...what do we think? Blazers-Pacers or First Four games tonight?

Are casual sports fans more excited about CBB coach match ups or team match ups...NFL tinkering with opening week schedule again...Maxx Crosby explains his rescinded traded ordeal with Ravens...and what does new OSU OC Mitch Dahlen see early in Spring practice?

Covering CBB for cbssports.com, David Cobb returns to the Ticker to preview the Tournament, direct us to potential Cinderella's this year and who the top players to watch will be.

The guys debate the merits of the play-in games...why was Chuck on the call with Dickie V? David Cobb of cbssports.com joins the Ticker for a tournament preview...and is Cam Boozer the best player in the country as a freshman?

Sprague was amused by Swag raining on Jake's parade after yesterday's show...Venezuela wins WBC...is it a thing, did USA blow it? What was Alex Caruso doing with his shoe? WNBA gets a CBA with Players union...when will Fire get players?

Longtime Voice of Gonzaga, Tom Hudson returns to the show as the Bulldogs will open their NCAA Tournament run in Portland. How does their bracket look, where does this version of Zags stack up to previous teams, and how has their final year in the WCC gone?

Tom Hudson, Voice of Gonzaga joins the guys to preview the Bulldogs trip to Portland for the NCAA Tournament...the Male Sack overfloweth, and WBC title game tonight, who ya got?

Founder of the No Ceilings Podcast, Tyler Metcalf returns to the progrum to discuss the potential draft prospects Blazers fans should be paying attention to in this year's NCAA Tournament.

Oscars after stories and fallout from the awards...Tyler Metcalf of No Ceilings podcast...Dolphins send Waddle & 3rd to Broncos for 3 picks...Dirt reveals his bracket from Elite 8 to the title game.

Justin Joyner introduced as OSU MBB Head Coach, what should Beavs fans expect in year one...how many joes does it take to beat former NBA pros...do we properly appreciate the run Mark Few has had with Gonzaga...and the guys celebrate the story of Dante Moore's letter to Governor Kotek

Dirt's back and it was quite a weekend at the Johnson house...a little bracket chatter for the fan bases coming to Portland...is there one region that is significantly harder than the others...and has NIL killed the true Cinderellas in the Tournament moving forward?

The I-5 Rivalry will be back soon, will the Blazers be ready...which team will need to move to the Eastern Conference...shoutout to the OSAA State Basketball Champions and what are we watching on a busy Monday night?

Wayne Tinkle's class act really exposing OSU athletic administration's ineptness...Does this constitute breaking news in the NFL...How disappointing are the Blazers being stuck in purgatory this season...and Cam Young wins The Players.

The USA is in the WBC final are we jacked up yet...the brackets are set...very little controversy but where is Cinderella this year? which teams are coming to Portland? and who walked into a Hollywood In-'n-Out with his Oscar?

We start with the elephant in the room of Swag's eye and how it got six stitches over the weekend...NBA ready to expand to Seattle and Vegas...how will this affect the Blazers and Adam Silver's visit to Portland on Friday.

Is Dirt now shooting triple digits on the course...they went 0-50...are we watching the Blazers tonight...Dirt is fired up about his parlay and which tournament teams are likely coming to Portland.

CFB win totals are out, what caught the guys' eyes in the B1G Ten...Where will AJ end up...How are we supposed to pronounce his name...and the highest profile athlete name changes...

Kyler signs with the Vikings...NBC not bringing Dungy back on SNF will they trim more of the roster...Dan Lanning looking very cool to start spring practices, his thoughts on his new coordinators and new offensive line.

Guys are a little judgy about houses in their neighborhood with Xmas decorations still up...Bubble Watch is on, Auburn needs to shutup...BIG XII pulls plug on electric court and the guys excited to see the top 3 draft picks play in the tournament.

Out of the hat today, who called Mike Piazza a bitch...Did Timotee cost himself an Oscar, Will Ferrell as The Hawk and the Olds deserve happy hour too!

The Magic Hat is all over the place...Kyler Murray is the last one of these...and what are we watching on a busy sports Thursday

Which CFB teams have the most returning starters from last season...who are the best remaining NFL free agents...Is this guy, the Damian Lillard of the NFL and why the resurgence in CBB TV ratings this season?

Beavers hire Justin Joyner as MBB HC...good hire? and who should get credit? Then, first practice for Jamarcus Shephard, what should expectations in year 1 be? Dan Lanning a top 5 CFB HC, when will the title come, and which school has the best CFB Program right now?

The guys thought the Bam Adebayo nonsense chatter was over...will the Pats be the latest SB loser to miss the playoffs the next season...latest NFL signings and trades...and have you filled out your bracket yet...no the other bracket.

The NFL is trying to steal another date on the Calendar...Stat or Story...the Beavs appear to have found their next head basketball coach...and this is the goofiest way to break a tie in sports.

Former GM of the Packers Andrew Brandt joins the guys to help understand what goes on in an NFL Front Office during Free Agency and trade season.

Which Wizard is going to catch the most strays for Bam's 83 point night...what do the Raiders do with Crosby now...Danny Dimes gets his deal and Andrew Brandt joins the guys to discuss all the NFL free agent/trade shenanigans going down.

Bam goes for 83 against the Wizards...how unlikely was that performance...and can we stop with the "unethical" discussion of his work. Plus, Blazers let one get away against the Hornets, and it looks like Dundon getting close to closing purchase of Blazers.

The guys still reacting to Bam scoring 83, when the NFL gives us breaking news as the Ravens sign Trey Hendrickson...how shady was backing out of the Maxx Crosby deal...what's the market for him now and what will the Raiders do...plus, does there need to be different conversation in Eugene after the Ducks MBB team sucks out of B1G Ten Tournament?