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CBS Sports Bracketologist, Jerry Palm joins Wake Up Call to discuss how deep talent wise the top college basketball teams are and how each of them can win a national championship; also discusses about the top conferences and how many teams from each one will be selected for the tournament. 

GoodThe residents of Kanawha, West Virginia held a candle light visual for a #Hooters that closed down during a pandemic; there was hope from the residents of somebody buying and restoring the Hooter but ultimately it was demolished. BadArizona Diamondbacks owner Ken Kendrick has hinted at a possible relocation for his team; Kendrick is asking help from the public in Phoenix to help fund around 400-500 million dollar in renovations. DumbBest Buy announced that they are fazing out all their DVD and Blu-ray sells. 

Contributor for Front Office Show, Keith Smith joins Wake Up Call to discuss if the NBA needs to fix their All Star game and previews the second half of the season for contending teams in the Eastern Conference; also discusses the contending teams from the Western Conference.

Good East Carolina Sophomore baseball player Parker Byrd because the first player in NCAA division one history to play with a prosthetic leg. Sacramento State Matt Masciangelo was hit by a pitch 7 times during a double-header against Loyola Marymount. BadJordan Spieth was disqualified from the #GenesisInvitaional this past weekend because he signed an incorrect scorecard. Dumb`Tiger Woods career just might be officially over; Tiger withdrew from the #GenesisInvitational due to illness.

The Good, The Bad, The Dumb GoodTo the lone fan who stormed the court when the final buzzer sounded and #Detroit Mercy won their first game since last year's conference tournament...they had lost 27 straight games. BadHe will be missed....after 40 years,  #VerneLundquist announced this will be his final time broadcasting #TheMasters. Dumb Controversy at Penn State - a group of trustees are making a push to have Beaver Stadium renamed after Joe Paterno. #PennState #NittanyLions

Owner of Gulf News Net, Ryan Ballengee joins Wake Up Call to discuss #TigerWoods returning to play at the #GenesisInvitational and what #Tiger has been doing to improve his game at age 48; also discusses about the controversy at the #WasteManagement Phoenix Open with some golfers threating not to play at the event next year; as well as the big merger agreement between LIV and PGA and how well connected the two groups have been since the deal was made.

GoodDunkin Donuts release a four minute extended cut of their popular #SuperBowl commercial and if you go on their website you can hear the full version of the song played during the commercial. BadKansas City officials may or may not have told #TaylorSwift team not to attend the #SuperBowl parade due to public safety. DumbDune popcorn buckets are in high demand, as their was a guy who bought the entire display at a movie theatre; some people are questioning the design of it because it look inappropriate.

Former all pro LB for the Chargers, Shawne Merriman joins Wake Up Call to discuss the Super Bowl game and how the 49ers lost it; also discusses #BrockPurdy performance; as well as about the costly OT decision the 49ers made and how unaware they were about the rules.

GoodThe Paris Independent school district located in Kentucky decided last year to take the Monday after the Super Bowl off; the decision was approved unanimously by the school board.  BadThanks to the Deion Sanders effect ticket prices for Colorado football team first season back in the Big 12 Conference are expensive; the cheapest ticket currently is 125 dollars vs North Dakota St. DumbMLB decided to honor former black players for Black History Month and they picked Barry Bonds; coincidentally Bonds is now ineligible to be elected into the Baseball Hall of Fame. 

NFL Writer for Fansided, Russell Baxter joins Wake Up Call to discuss the #SuperBowl game and if Kyle Shanahan made a mistake by choosing to take the ball first in overtime; also discusses the game plan by Steve Wilks and the 49er defense; as well about the lack of experience some of the 49er players showed during the game

GoodBill O'Brien was hired to become the new offensive coordinator for Ohio State, but then accepted the head coach position at Boston College over three weeks later; Ohio State pivoted and hired Chip Kelly, the head coach from UCLA to become their new OC. BadThieves in Gasper, Alabama stole a 200 ft radio tower overnight without anyone noticing it until the next day. DumbNew York Mets former general manager #BillyEppler has been suspended by MLB for the upcoming season for fabricating injuries about players; Eppler resigned this past offseason.

Sport radio host of "The Mike Rutherford Show", Mike Rutherford joins Wake Up Call to discuss how many teams are legitimate contenders to win March Madness. Mike discusses how Kentucky, Tennessee, and South Carolina season has been going; also how their a good chance that nine teams from the Big 12 Conference can hear their names being called on Selection Sunday.

GoodActor #CarlWeathers peacefully died in his home last week, according to his family, he leaves a great legacy behind that started with his appearance in the Rocky films. BadThe 2026 FIFA World Cup Final will be held in MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. #FIFA requires all their matches to be played on natural grass, so officials are having to change from turf to grass. USA fans warned fans from other countries about how dangerous #MetLife stadium is because of how many NFL players that have had season-ending injuries. Dumb Patrick Mahomes father was arrested for a 3rd time with DWI charges, and is potentially facing up to 2-10 years in prison. People were upset that #TravisKelce was not at the #Grammys with #TaylorSwift; it was impossible for Travis to attend as #SuperBowl week starts today and he has requirements to fulfil. The Japanese Embassy insured #TaylorSwift fans that she should and would make it to the #SuperBowl in time to support #TravisKelce; Swift is performing in Japan this week.

Good #Ravens TE #MarkAndrews helped save a women's life on a flight from #Baltimore to #Phoenix by providing a diabetic testing kit that helped stabilize her.  The #Titans are working with the #Browns so that #BillCallahan can join his son #BrianCallahan as part of the coaching staff.  Bad The #Kings did not have a single #NBA All Star selection. Dumb #DeSantoRollins filed a lawsuit against #OleMiss coach #LaneKiffin. He was seeking ten million dollars in damages, a return to the program, and the right to pick any position of his liking. 

Matt Youmans of VSiN joins Wake Up Call to discuss the incredible growth of #Vegas as a sports town and how quickly #Vegas evolved into a town that sports entities want to go to.