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John Groce is embarking on a new chapter as the head coach of College of Charleston, taking over one of the most tradition-rich programs in college basketball. Charleston boasts the sixth-highest winning percentage in college basketball history, and the program's expectations remain as high as ever. By bringing in Groce, the Cougars have secured one of the most accomplished and respected coaches in the mid-major ranks to lead them into their next era. Groce arrives in Charleston after a remarkable nine-year run at University of Akron, where he built the Zips into one of the most consistent winners in the country. Most notably, Akron captured three consecutive MAC Championships, becoming the first program in conference history to accomplish that feat. Under Groce's leadership, the Zips developed a reputation for toughness, discipline, and sustained excellence, regularly competing for championships and earning national respect. Now, Groce takes over a Charleston program that is already one of the most attractive jobs in mid-major basketball. With the school's winning tradition, strong fan support, and resources, the Cougars are positioned to become a major force under his leadership. The combination of Charleston's history and Groce's proven track record has made the program one of the most intriguing stories in college basketball, and expectations will be high as the Cougars look to contend for championships in the years ahead. Available wherever you get your podcasts. Subscribe and follow @Notevend2 Enjoy the episode!
In Tuesday's edition of Quick Hits, Jonathan Peterlin and Nick Pedone discuss rumors surrounding Aaron Rodgers and react to broadcaster Joe Davis's comments about the Cleveland Guardians. They also debate the merits of self-driving car technology following news about Tiger Woods and evaluate John Groce's departure from Akron. 01:37 - Nick Padone Joins Jonathan 03:15 - Steelers And Guardians News 07:02 - Driving Safety And Akron
Anthony Lima and Ken Carman react to a stunning buzzer-beater in a UConn vs. Duke matchup and analyze the contrasting radio calls. They shift to the Cleveland Cavaliers' recent win over the Heat and the local debate surrounding the team's playoff ceiling. Additionally, they discuss the MLB's automated strike zone challenges and rumors regarding Akron coach John Groce.
Andy and Jeff recap the weekend of college basketball and break the news of John Groce reportedly leaving Akron for the College of Charleston.
(00:00-26:40) – Query & Company opens on a Hump Day Wednesday with Jake Query and producer Eddie Garrison discussing the decision by Butler athletics to hire Ronald Nored as the program’s next men’s basketball coach. He encapsulates everything that Nored will bring to the table because of his connection to the program and his recent time in the NBA. (26:40-42:34) – John Sadak, Reds TV & Westwood One play-by-play broadcaster, joins Jake Query to preview the start of the season tomorrow for the Cincinnati Reds. Their conversation starts by discussing the current health of the Reds pitching staff, identifies managing Elly De La Cruz throughout the season as one the things Terry Francona will really focus on this season, and shares what he learned from watching Iowa upset Florida in the Round of 32. (42:34-50:19) – The first hour of the show concludes with Jake sharing some more notes that he gathered during Butler’s head coaching search regarding John Groce and Travis Steele. (50:19-1:13:56) – Ed Carpenter from ECR joins Query & Company to explain how his partnership with AES came about, the unveiling of the car that he will drive in this May’s Indianapolis 500, explains what makes a great leader and who the best leader that he has encountered in his life, and shares his excitement for Butler basketball with Ronald Nored being hired as the head coach earlier today. (1:13:56-1:33:01) – Elliot Bloom, Director of Men’s Basketball Administration and Operations, joins Jake Query to detail how team’s go about travel planning and coordinating with the NCAA during the tournament, gives his perspective on what has led to the Boilermakers looking like a freight train now, compliments on the type of person that Trey Kaufman-Renn is because he’s different than most college student-athletes, and the excitement that he has for Luke Ertel joining the program next season. (1:33:01-1:38:32) – Hour number two of Query & Company concludes with Jake asking producer Eddie Garrison some questions about witnessing a no-hitter or a perfect game. (1:38:32-2:01:38) – Former Butler Bulldog Matt Howard joins Query & Company to help Jake try to start trusting people with two first names, shed some light on how he knew Ronald Nored would be a coach back when they were playing together at Butler, does agree that it is swimming uphill a little bit when it comes to the resources available for Butler basketball, relives the two Final Four runs for the Bulldogs, and identifies Brad Stevens and the coaching staff at Butler during his time there was the best staff he ever played for. (2:01:38-2:14:35) – Fresh off their NAIA Women’s National Championship win last night, Marian’s Suntana Anderson joins the show on the way back to Indiana to recap the game last night, identify who stepped up their play during the tournament, reveals when she knew that this group had the right ingredients to make a run, and how it feels appropriate the Knights won a championship this season after all the adversity the team had to overcome this season. (2:14:35-2:22:05) – Today’s show closes out with JMV joining Jake Query from Coaches Tavern to preview his show!Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/query-and-company/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nate Ulrich joined Baskin and Phelps (with Dan Menningen and Tom Withers filling in) to preview both Arkon and Miami of Ohio's upcoming match ups in the NCAA men's basketball tournament and talked about whether or not he thinks this is the year both teams can make it past the first round. He also discussed John Groce's career, why he thinks he hasn't moved on to a bigger D1 program, and he touched on the Cavaliers' health as the post season gets closer.
Dan and Tom continue their conversation about the Akron Zips and their hopes for John Groce's team to finally get a win in the NCAA men's basketball tournament.
Jason notes that winning matters, and Miami of Ohio proved that its 31 regular-season wins demanded inclusion in the men's NCAA basketball tournament. Furthermore, Jason is perplexed by the broadcast crew overlooking the fact that Miami coach Travis Steele and his brother, Akron coach John Groce, both playing in the NCAA Tournament is epic. Jay Skapinac enters the conversation with his take on Miami; the Los Angeles Lakers continuing to roll, knocking off the Houston Rockets for the second time in three nights; and Brooklyn classic tanking last night against OKC. Shaun King discusses Tennessee QB Ryan Staub, stating that in a month he has received more coaching than he did during his Colorado career; QB Taylen Green playing the race card regarding his draft status; Ty Simpson suddenly receiving rave reviews; and Mike Evans departing Tampa Bay for the San Francisco 49ers. Today's Sponsors: Relief Factor If you're living with daily aches and pain, Relief Factor might be the real deal for you too. Try the 3-week QuickStart today! Visit https://ReliefFactor.com or call 800-4-RELIEF. ➢ Subscribe to Jason's other channel https://www.youtube.com/@JasonWhitlockHarmony https://www.youtube.com/@JasonWhitlockBYOG ➢ Connect with Jason on Social Media: https://x.com/WhitlockJason https://www.instagram.com/realjasonwhitlock/ https://www.facebook.com/jasonwhitlock ➢ Send Jason an Email FearlessBlazeShow@gmail.com ➢ Support The Blaze Visit https://TheBlaze.com. Explore the all-new ad-free experience and see for yourself how we're standing up against suppression and prioritizing independent journalism. Support Conservative Voices! Subscribe to BlazeTV at https://www.fearlessmission.com and get $20 off your yearly subscription. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
John Groce joined Baskin and Phelps to preview the Zips' upcoming NCAA Tournament match up with Texas Tech and how they've been preparing for the big dance. He recapped the MAC Tournament and how Akron was able to take down Toledo, and he shared his thoughts on the MAC sending two schools to the tournament this year.
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CBS and the NCAA Tournament have a Bruce Pearl problem. Jason discusses the NCAA bracket selection and how Bruce Pearl was caught advocating for Auburn during the selection show, suggesting that the Tigers should have been included over SMU. Steve Kim, Dre Baldwin, and Skap Attack join the conversation to further discuss Bruce Pearl, Taylen Green playing the race card, and the possibility of A.J. Brown being traded to the Los Angeles Rams. Lastly, Houston coach Kelvin Sampson and Akron coach John Groce appear on the show to share what to expect from their respective teams in this year's NCAA Tournament. Today's Sponsors: SelectQuote SelectQuote simplifies choosing the right life insurance policy. Their services are FREE for you. Act now—life insurance is more affordable than ever. Discover the right coverage for YOU and potentially save over 50% at https://selectquote.com/fearless. ➢ Subscribe to Jason's other channel https://www.youtube.com/@JasonWhitlockHarmony https://www.youtube.com/@JasonWhitlockBYOG ➢ Connect with Jason on Social Media: https://x.com/WhitlockJason https://www.instagram.com/realjasonwhitlock/ https://www.facebook.com/jasonwhitlock ➢ Send Jason an Email FearlessBlazeShow@gmail.com ➢ Support The Blaze Visit https://TheBlaze.com. Explore the all-new ad-free experience and see for yourself how we're standing up against suppression and prioritizing independent journalism. Support Conservative Voices! Subscribe to BlazeTV at https://www.fearlessmission.com and get $20 off your yearly subscription. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ken Carman and Anthony Lima debate whether the Browns should target an offensive lineman or the best player available with the sixth pick. They analyze the Cavaliers' struggles and address fan concerns regarding a potential first-round exit. The segment concludes with Lima Likes, featuring Max Strus' return and John Groce's success at Akron. 01:57 - Draft Prep And Drew Allar 05:04 - Browns Draft Strategy Pick Six 08:30 - Browns O-Line Win Total 14:36 - Cavs First Round Or Finals 22:17 - Debating Cavs Defensive Effort 33:00 - Max Strus Return Lima Likes
Miami Ohio's Travis Steele joins Dan Dakich to expose the rampant tampering and "vultures" threatening their historic March Madness run. Discover the ugly truth about the transfer portal and how a mid-major powerhouse survives the modern NIL era. Subscribe to Don't @ Me for daily videos and shorts: https://tr.ee/M6w2km "(00:00) Intro" "(0:55) "Home Game" vs SMU" "(2:37) MAC Tournament collapse" "(3:47) Media Pressure" "(6:02) League Parity" "(9:56) SMU challenges" "(12:08) Tampering" "(15:08) Athletic Director David Sayler" "(15:51) Bruce Pearl's Criticism" "(17:18) John Groce's Success at Akron" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nick Niehaus, Hudson Klauke and Eric Lilly react to the news that the Wes Miller era has come to an end with the Cincinnati Bearcats. The crew breaks down what led to the decision and looks ahead to the program's next move, discussing the top candidates who could replace Miller as head coach. Potential names connected to the job include Jerrod Calhoun, Travis Steele, John Groce, Scott Cross, Ben Jacobson, Bryce Drew, Bryan Hodgson, Joe Gallo and Eric Olen. The guys discuss each candidate's résumé, coaching style and how they might fit at Cincinnati as the Bearcats begin a critical coaching search. Today's Episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i7vXkZV-ekE OTHER CHATTERBOX PROGRAMING: Off The Bench: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/off-the-bench-by-chatterbox-sports/id1643010062 Chatterbox Bengals: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/chatterbox-bengals-a-cincinnati-bengals-nfl-podcast/id1652732141 The Stone Shields Show: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/west-4th-and-long/id1828384424 The Flyin Lion (FC Cincinnati): https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-flyin-lion-fc-cincinnati-podcast/id1701368522 Chatterbox Reds: https://linktr.ee/chatterboxreds 513 Golf: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjPJjEFaBD7VUSfdVvGjbr1_CmCepLWpr
Ken Carman reacts to his embarrassing on-air mistake regarding the family ties between coaches Travis Steele and John Groce. Jason Lloyd joins the conversation to analyze the Cavaliers' defensive struggles and debate the merits of the James Harden trade compared to keeping Darius Garland.
Ken Carman and Jason Lloyd explore the surprising familial link between MAC coaches John Groce and Travis Steele following a humorous on-air blunder. They debate the Cavaliers' defensive identity and whether the team would be better positioned for a finals run with James Harden over Darius Garland. Discussion also turns to the Browns, evaluating rumors of Kyler Murray as a potential backup and whether Shedeur Sanders represents a better future than Deshaun Watson. 02:12 - Steele And Groce Connection 04:38 - John Groce Response Clip 08:52 - Cavaliers Defensive Identity Issues 10:13 - Harden Vs Garland Argument 20:25 - Analyzing Potential Playoff Opponents 32:18 - Kyler Murray Rumors Evaluated 35:13 - Shedeur Sanders Over Watson
Ken reacts to the shocking revelation that college basketball coaches Travis Steele and John Groce are actually half-brothers after praising Groce during an interview with Steele on 92.3 The Fan. They also discuss the competitive landscape of the AFC North with caller Kool Ray and debate Matthew Stafford's Hall of Fame credentials.
Ken Carman and Anthony Lima break down a chaotic night in sports, headlined by the Baltimore Ravens backing out of a massive trade for Maxx Crosby. They analyze the Cleveland Browns' moves along the offensive line and the ongoing debate between Deshaun Watson and Shedeur Sanders at quarterback. Plus, Ken has a hilarious on-air realization regarding the family ties between Miami's Travis Steele and Akron's John Groce. 01:50 - Browns Free Agency Goals 06:03 - Maxx Crosby Trade Fails 13:01 - Ravens Failed Physical Fallout 20:16 - Browns Offensive Line Strategy 24:01 - Financial Impacts of Trades 31:58 - Rebuilding the Browns Line 43:11 - PFF Grades and Warhop 47:59 - Joel Bitonio's Future 58:46 - Watson vs Shedeur Debate 01:09:45 - About Last Night Recap 01:13:56 - Adebayo's Massive 83 Points 01:22:49 - Ravens Labeled NFL Laughingstock 01:31:46 - Steelers Quarterback Rumors 01:40:01 - AFC North Power Shift 01:51:21 - Kyler Murray Trade Rumors 01:55:46 - Bigfoot Sighted in Ohio 02:06:09 - Coach Travis Steele Interview 02:18:17 - Ken's Awkward Brother Discovery 02:35:16 - Trey Hendrickson Joins Ravens
Akron Zips men's basketball head coach John Groce joined Baskin and Phelps to preview the upcoming MAC Tournament and why he thinks both Akron and Miami of Ohio deserve a spot in the NCAA Tournament. He talks about the accomplishments both schools have had this season, his expectations for the MAC Tournament, and why Cleveland has been such a great host city for the MAC.
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The NFL is in a free agent frenzy, and Jason Whitlock reacts to the top signings, including Mike Evans, Tua Tagovailoa, and Kenneth Walker. Bucky Brooks joins the show to discuss NFL free agency. Sanity has returned as the NBA announced the cancellation of the Atlanta Hawks' “Magic City Night.” Skap Attack joins to discuss the triumphant decision of Adam Silver and what it means for the NBA going forward. Lastly, Jason is joined by the Miami, Ohio, head coach Travis Steele as well as the Akron basketball head coach John Groce to discuss their terrific seasons, the MAC championships, and the upcoming NCAA March Madness tournament. Today's Sponsors: Relief Factor If you're living with daily aches and pain, Relief Factor might be the real deal for you too. Try the 3-week QuickStart today! Visit https://ReliefFactor.com or call 800-4-RELIEF. ➢ Subscribe Jason's other channel https://www.youtube.com/@JasonWhitlockHarmony https://www.youtube.com/@JasonWhitlockBYOG ➢ Connect with Jason on Social Media: https://x.com/WhitlockJason https://www.instagram.com/realjasonwhitlock/ https://www.facebook.com/jasonwhitlock ➢ Send Jason an Email FearlessBlazeShow@gmail.com ➢ Support The Blaze Visit https://TheBlaze.com. Explore the all-new ad-free experience and see for yourself how we're standing up against suppression and prioritizing independent journalism. Support Conservative Voices! Subscribe to BlazeTV at https://www.fearlessmission.com and get $20 off your yearly subscription. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Coach Alan Major shares his journey from being a Student Manager at Purdue, to becoming the Head Coach at Charlotte, and now an Assistant Coach at the University of San Diego. He served as a Student Manager for Coach Gene Keady and coached with - and alongside the likes of Thad Miller, Bruce Weber, Matt Painter, Archie Miller, Ryan Odom, John Groce, Dave Dickerson, Jeff Boals, Greg Paulus and Steve Lavin.Alan Major coached 1st Round NBA Draft Picks (Greg Oden, Mike Conley, Daequan Cook, Kosta Koufos and Evan Turner, David West, and Michael Olowokandi) and even author and podcast host Mark Titus. Coach Major spent a combined 18 years on staff at Ohio State, Pacific, Southern Illinois and Cal Lutheran before being named the head men's coach at Charlotte prior to the start of the 2010-11 season. He led the 49ers for four-plus seasons, including a 21-12 record and a National Invitation Tournament appearance in 2012-13.
Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Derek Piper discuss Terrence Shannon Jr.'s impact in the Western Conference Finals, Will Riley and Kasparas Jakucionis staying in the NBA Draft and Dame Sarr to Duke. The guys then dive into the greatest Illini basketball 'What ifs" of the 21st century, including if Bill Self never departed for Kansas, if Bruce Weber and John Groce had NIL, if Jalen Brunson chose Illinois, if Illinois beat Loyola, if Terrence Shannon Jr. went to Michigan and many more. Follow the Illini Inquirer Podcast on: Apple: https://apple.co/3oMt0NP Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2Xan2L8 Other: https://bit.ly/36gn7Ct Go VIP for just $1: https://tinyurl.com/ymnzkebb To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
It's that time of year again, March Madness is here. No team wants to be the one that goes down as one of the first to be upset. Arizona must avoid the upset against Akron in order to move on to the Round of 32. The Akron Zips are coached by John Groce and led on the court by Nick Johnson. Johnson was the MAC Player of the Year as well as DPOY. Can Arizona's Caleb Love, Jaden Bradley, KJ Lewis, Carter Bryant, Henri Veesaar, and Tobe Awaka overcome the pressure of March Madness and execute their game at a high level and send Akron packing? Or will Tommy Lloyd's bunch be an early exit? PLUS! Corey Williams, Arizona Final Four team member, will join the show to breakdown Akron Join Damon Fairall & Kevin Thomas on the AZ Wildcats Podcast! Become a PHNX Diehard for just $4 a month! http://gophnx.com/intro-offer-youtube An ALLCITY Network Production SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube: https://bit.ly/phnx_youtube ALL THINGS PHNX: http://linktr.ee/phnxsports MERCH https://store.allcitynetwork.com/collections/phnx-locker ALLCITY Network, Inc. aka PHNX and PHNX Sports is in no way affiliated with or endorsed by the City of Phoenix PHNX Events: Get your tickets to PHNX events and takeovers here: https://gophnx.com/events/ bet365: https://www.bet365.com/olp/open-account?affiliate=365_03330244 Use the code PHNX365 to sign up, deposit $10 and choose your offer! Disclaimer: Must be 21+ and physically located in AZ. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem and wants help, call 1-800-NEXT-STEP, text NEXTSTEP to 53342 or visit https://problemgambling.az.gov/ Hello Fresh: Visit https://hellofresh.com/wildcats10fm for up to 10 free meals Gila River: Win a Lamborgini! Visit https://playatgila.com/promotion/350k-lamborghini-luxe-giveaway/ for details Gametime: Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code PHNX for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Circle K: Join Inner Circle for free by downloading the Circle K app today! Head to https://www.circlek.com/store-locator to find Circle Ks near you! Branded Bills: Use code PHNX at https://www.brandedbills.com/ for 20% off your first order! Check out FOCO merch and collectibles and use promo code “PHNX10” for 10% off your order on all non Pre Order items. Rugged Road: Gear up for your next adventure with Rugged Road Coolers - Your ultimate outdoor companion! Head to http://ruggedroadoutdoors.pxf.io/ALLCITY and use code PHNX for 10% off! When you shop through links in the description, we may earn affiliate commissions. Copyright Disclaimer under section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing.
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Tuesday's 7am hour of Mac & Cube started off with a look at all the upcoming basketball action you need to be paying attention to; then, Duane Simpkins, men's basketball coach at American University, tells us why his team's pace has been a major factor to his team's success, and what they've done to prepare to play in the NCAA Tournament; later, the guys go through the most memorable Tourney runs that have always stood out; and John Groce, men's basketball coach at Akron, says what people should know about this Akron team, and where they could have advantages against Arizona. "McElroy & Cubelic In The Morning" airs 7am-10am weekdays on WJOX-94.5!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Akron Zips men's basketball coach John Groce joined Baskin and Phelps to talk about the team's path to the NCAA Men's Basketball tournament. He broke down the play of the MAC Tournament and how Akron managed the win, and what they'll need to do in order to go deep in the NCAA tournament.
Andy and Jeff share their takeaways from their conversation with Akron Zips men's basketball coach John Groce and discuss why they think the Zips could go deep in the NCAA Tournament.
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Would you prefer John Groce over Jake Diebler as Ohio State basketball coach? full 533 Mon, 17 Mar 2025 13:10:58 +0000 tlhtui2JV3p9NQwa8ncSvBNyOC8hvWD9 sports The Ken Carman Show with Anthony Lima sports Would you prefer John Groce over Jake Diebler as Ohio State basketball coach? The only place to talk about the Cleveland sports scene is with Ken Carman and Anthony Lima. The two guide listeners through the ups and downs of being a fan of the Browns, Cavaliers, Guardians and Ohio State Buckeyes in Northeast Ohio. They'll help you stay informed with breaking news, game coverage, and interviews with top personalities.Catch The Ken Carman Show with Anthony Lima live Monday through Friday (6 a.m. - 10 a.m ET) on 92.3 The Fan, the exclusive audio home of the Browns, or on the Audacy app. For more, follow the show on X @KenCarmanShow. 2024 © 2021 Audacy, Inc. Sports False https://player.
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Send us a textWe welcome back one of the hottest and consistently top ranked Men's College Basketball Teams around as Zips Men's Basketball Coach John Groce joins us on the latest Full Court Press : A College Basketball Coaches Show to talk about the upcoming MAC Tournament, his love for Starbucks in Fairlawn, Ohio and the song that best describes him. Great episode as always and big fans of Coach Groce!Our NCAA coverage brings you the latest College Hoops news and tournament predictions, with exclusive insights from our experienced team at the Full Court Network.
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Akron Zips men's basketball head coach John Groce joined Baskin and Phelps to preview their upcoming MAC Tournament contest with Bowling Green. He discussed how they were able to string together back-to-back winning seasons with completely different rosters, what it's like to make it to the big dance, as well as what he expects out of his team in the MAC Tournament.
Listen as the Gameday crew recaps recent Zips games against Ohio and Ball State and previews the matchup with Kent State. Featuring appearances from Coach John Groce (18:25-30:22) and AKRowdies President Scottie Spears (30:43-37:10).
Akron basketball head coach John Groce joins Baskin and Phelps to talk about his team's undefeated start in conference play. He says he's proud of the way the Zips have blended high school recruiting with adding transfers through NIL.
Derek discusses UCONN's losses at Maui and Dan Hurley's craving for the villain role. Later, hear from Brad Underwood after Monday's game. Also, a texter asks if you'd rather have Bruce Weber or John Groce.
The College Basketball Experience (@TCEonSGPN) of the Sports Gambling Podcast Network continues their Summer School Coaches Tour. On the show Ryan McIntyre (@Moneyline_Mac) is joined by head coach of the Illinois State Redbirds, Ryan Pedon! On the show, Coach Pedon reflects back on his first two seasons as a head coach at Illinois St. What does he value and prioritize when hiring a coaching staff? Ryan discusses the impact the different coaches like Chris Holtmann, John Groce, and Tod Kowalczyk have had on his journey to becoming a head coach. What was the hardest decision he had to make in the coaching industry? They breakdown what the 2024-2025 Illinois State Redbirds will look like. What areas did Ryan and his staff put an emphasis on in the Transfer Portal this spring? What will it take for the Redbirds to win a an always entertaining Missouri Valley? And they discuss the current state of College Basketball. ================================================== Come join us all year long on the College Basketball Experience! JOIN the SGPN community #DegensOnlyExclusive Merch, Contests and Bonus Episodes ONLY on Patreon - https://sg.pn/patreonDiscuss with fellow degens on Discord - https://sg.pn/discordDownload The Free SGPN App - https://sgpn.appCheck out the Sports Gambling Podcast on YouTube - https://sg.pn/YouTubeCheck out our website - http://sportsgamblingpodcast.com SUPPORT us by supporting our partners Rithmm - Player Props and Picks - Free 7 day trial! https://rithmm.page.link/smartplayNYRA Racing code SGPN25 - $25 FREE BET and $200 Deposit Bonus Promo code SGPN25 - http://nyrabets.com/sgpn25Underdog Fantasy code SGPN - Up to $250 in BONUS CASH - https://play.underdogfantasy.com/p-sgpnRoyal Retros code SGPN - 10% off - https://www.royalretros.com/Gametime code SGPN - Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code SGPN for $20 off your first purchase - https://gametime.co/Football Contest Proxy - Use promo code SGP to save $50 at - https://www.footballcontestproxy.com/ ADVERTISE with SGPNInterested in advertising? Contact sales@sgpn.io ================================================================ Gambling problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER CO, DC, IL, IN, LA, MD, MS, NJ, OH, PA, TN, VA, WV, WY Call 877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY) Call 1-800-327-5050 (MA)21+ to wager. Please Gamble Responsibly. Call 1-800-NEXT-STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (KS, NV), 1-800 BETS-OFF (IA), 1-800-270-7117 for confidential help (MI) ================================================================ WATCH The College Experience YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@TheCollegeExperienceFOLLOW The College Experience On Social Media Twitter - tceonsgpn Instagram - tceonsgpn TikTok - tceonsgpn Follow The Hosts On Social MediaNoah Bieniek - noahb77_Colby Dant - thecolbydRyan McIntyre - moneyline_macNC Nick - nc__nickPatty C - pattyc831 Come join us all year long on the College Basketball Experience! JOIN the SGPN community #DegensOnlyExclusive Merch, Contests and Bonus Episodes ONLY on Patreon - https://sg.pn/patreonDiscuss with fellow degens on Discord - https://sg.pn/discordDownload The Free SGPN App - https://sgpn.appCheck out the Sports Gambling Podcast on YouTube - https://sg.pn/YouTubeCheck out our website - http://sportsgamblingpodcast.com SUPPORT us by supporting our partners Rithmm - Player Props and Picks - Free 7 day trial! https://rithmm.page.link/smartplayNYRA Racing code SGPN25 - $25 FREE BET and $200 Deposit Bonus Promo code SGPN25 - http://nyrabets.com/sgpn25Underdog Fantasy code SGPN - Up to $250 in BONUS CASH - https://play.underdogfantasy.com/p-sgpnRoyal Retros code SGPN - 10% off - https://www.royalretros.com/Gametime code SGPN - Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code SGPN for $20 off your first purchase - https://gametime.co/Football Contest Proxy - Use promo code SGP to save $50 at - https://www.footballcontestproxy.com/ ADVERTISE with SGPNInterested in advertising? Contact sales@sgpn.io ================================================================ Gambling problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER CO, DC, IL, IN, LA, MD, MS, NJ, OH, PA, TN, VA, WV, WY Call 877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY) Call 1-800-327-5050 (MA)21+ to wager. Please Gamble Responsibly. Call 1-800-NEXT-STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (KS, NV), 1-800 BETS-OFF (IA), 1-800-270-7117 for confidential help (MI) ================================================================ WATCH The College Experience YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@TheCollegeExperienceFOLLOW The College Experience On Social Media Twitter - tceonsgpn Instagram - tceonsgpn TikTok - tceonsgpn Follow The Hosts On Social MediaNoah Bieniek - noahb77_Colby Dant - thecolbydRyan McIntyre - moneyline_macNC Nick - nc__nickPatty C - pattyc831
00:00-16:10 – John Groce calls into the program. Groce is the head coach of Akron's men's basketball team, the coach of new Indiana Pacers forward Enrique Freeman. What was Freeman's incredible walk-on journey like from Coach Groce's perspective? What are the Pacers getting in this pick? Groce details his Indiana connection, with close ties to Muncie and Danville, IN. At the end of the interview, Enrique Freeman joins the program, coincidentally walking by Coach Groce. 16:11-34:47 – Mike DeCourcy of The Sporting News and the Big Ten Network joins to talk about the pair of Hoosiers taken in the NBA Draft last week. What lesson can players take from Zach Edey and Kal'el Ware's journey, staying in the American college basketball system for an extra season before heading to the league? Should Miami be worried about the motor and drive of Ware? What does Mike make of the Kanon Catchings situation, with the highly touted recruit transferring to BYU last month. 34:48-46:51 - To finish the show, Turron Davenport, a reporter that covers the Tennessee Titans, joins the program. It's an AFC South Refresher, where Andy and Marc ask Davenport everything Nashville aside from Hawk Tuah. What is the early impression on new head coach Brian Callahan, who replaces Mike Vrabel. What are the expectations for Will Levis entering his sophomore season? L'Jarius Sneed was rumored to be headed to Indianapolis last March, and was instead traded to Tennessee. What will Sneed bring to the Titans on defense? What will the offense look like without Derrick Henry, who departed for Baltimore in free agency.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
00:00-20:56 - The Wake Up Call with Andy Sweeney and Marc Dykton starts on a short-week Wednesday talking about the broken elevator at the radio station. Andy and producer Nathaniel are still huffing and puffing, while Marc takes it easy after somehow getting through without a hitch. Then, they talk about the struggles of the Indiana Fever, losing by 19 in Las Vegas last night. Finally, it's a trio of WNBA All-Stars donning the Fever jersey, as Caitlin Clark, Aliyah Boston and Kelsey Mitchell all earn All-Star honors ahead of the game last night. 20:56-30:05 - Morning Checkdown 30:05-44:58 – Andy and Marc break down the Indiana Pacers roster, loaded with young talent. Is Indiana paying too much to their bench? What will the team do with Myles Turner heading into the season and toward the trade deadline? 44:58-1:21:05 – Andy and Marc open Hour 2 talking about their plans for Independance Day tomorrow and into the weekend. Then, it's the Colts Question of the Day. What does Indianapolis need to do to make the postseason next year? Then, John Groce calls into the program. Groce is the head coach of Akron's men's basketball team, the coach of new Indiana Pacers forward Enrique Freeman. What was Freeman's incredible walk-on journey like from Coach Groce's perspective? What are the Pacers getting in this pick? Groce details his Indiana connection, with close ties to Muncie and Danville, IN. At the end of the interview, Enrique Freeman joins the program, coincidentally walking by Coach Groce. Then, it's a Morning Checkdown 1:21:05-1:28:24 – Andy and Marc talk about happy hours in the state of Indiana with a new law coming into effect this week. 1:28:24-1:32:46 – Andy and Marc wrap up the second hour. 1:32:46-1:59:16 – Mike DeCourcy of The Sporting News and the Big Ten Network joins to talk about the pair of Hoosiers taken in the NBA Draft last week. What lesson can players take from Zach Edey and Kal'el Ware's journey, staying in the American college basketball system for an extra season before heading to the league? Should Miami be worried about the motor and drive of Ware? What does Mike make of the Kanon Catchings situation, with the highly touted recruit transferring to BYU last month. Then, it's a Morning Checkdown 1:59:16-2:04:52 - Pop Quiz! 2:04:52-2:20:14 - To finish the show, Turron Davenport, a reporter that covers the Tennessee Titans, joins the program. It's an AFC South Refresher, where Andy and Marc ask Davenport everything Nashville aside from Hawk Tuah. What is the early impression on new head coach Brian Callahan, who replaces Mike Vrabel. What are the expectations for Will Levis entering his sophomore season? L'Jarius Sneed was rumored to be headed to Indianapolis last March, and was instead traded to Tennessee. What will Sneed bring to the Titans on defense? What will the offense look like without Derrick Henry, who departed for Baltimore in free agency. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
University of Akron men's basketball head coach John Groce joins The Ken Carman Show with Anthony Lima after the Zips' exciting Mid-American Conference tournament win. The guys also talk with coach about Akron's upcoming opening-round game against Creighton in the NCAA Tournament.
The College Basketball Experience (@TCEonSGPN) of the Sports Gambling Podcast Network give out their College Basketball Picks for December 30th. On the show Colby Dant (@TheColbyD), Ryan McIntyre (@Moneyline_Mac), and Noah Bieniek (@NoahB77_) give out their College Basketball best bets and break down every game on the slate. Will Shaka Smart and the Marquette Golden Eagles continue to roll at home in Milwaukee against the Creighton Bluejays? Can Adrian Autry and the Syracuse Orange start off ACC play the right way with a home win over the Pitt Panthers at the Carrier Dome? How will Steve Forbes' group matchup with the Virginia Tech Hokies in Winston Salem? Will Ritchie McKay and the Liberty Flames give the Alabama Crimson Tide a better effort this time around in Birmingham? Can the Indiana State Sycamores be a live dog in East Lansing against Tom Izzo and Michigan State Spartans? Are the West Virginia Mountaineers a live dog in Cleveland against Christ Holtmann and the Ohio State Buckeyes? Will Mick Cronin and the UCLA Bruins hang around the Oregon Ducks out in Eugene? Is this a great spot for John Groce and the Akron Zips in downtown Cleveland against the Bonnies? Is this a tricky spot for the red hot Princeton Tigers in their trip to to the the Delaware Blue Hens? Can the Ohio Bobcats right the ship back at home in Athens against the Davidson Wildcats? Will Andy Enfield and the USC Trojans get a split on the Oregon roadtrip in their second leg against the Beavers in Corvallis? Can Speedy Claxton and Hofstra be an annoying little brother against Rick Pitino and the Johnnies? How will the Wichita State Shockers matchup with the Jayhawks in Kansas City in a Super Bowl spot? Can Tony Bennett and the Virginia Cavaliers make it back to back wins in a trip to South Bend against the Irish? The College Basketball Experience give out College Basketball picks for December 30th, best bets, and discuss all of the day's storylines and more on the episode. ===================================================== Support us by supporting our partners Gametime code SGPN - Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code SGPN for $20 off your first purchase - https://gametime.co/ Underdog Fantasy code SGPN - 100% Deposit Match up to $100 - https://play.underdogfantasy.com/p-sgpn Discuss with fellow degens on Discord - https://sg.pn/discord SGPN Merch Store - https://sg.pn/store Download The Free SGPN App - https://sgpn.app Check out SGPN.TV Follow The College Experience & SGPN On Social Media Twitter - tceonsgpn Twitter - gamblingpodcast Instagram - tceonsgpn Instagram - gamblingpodcast TikTok - gamblingpodcast Facebook - sportsgambling Youtube - thecollegeexerience Follow The Hosts On Social Media Colby Dant - thecolbyd Ryan McIntyre - moneyline_mac Noah Bieniek - noahb77_ NC Nick - nc__nick Patty C - pattyc831 Watch the Sports Gambling Podcast YouTube - https://www.sg.pn/YouTube Twitch - https://www.sg.pn/Twitch Read & Discuss - Join the conversation Website - https://www.sportsgamblingpodcast.com Slack - https://sg.pn/slack Reddit - https://www.sg.pn/reddit Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The College Basketball Experience (@TCEonSGPN) of the Sports Gambling Podcast Network give out their College Basketball Picks for December 30th. On the show Colby Dant (@TheColbyD), Ryan McIntyre (@Moneyline_Mac), and Noah Bieniek (@NoahB77_) give out their College Basketball best bets and break down every game on the slate.Will Shaka Smart and the Marquette Golden Eagles continue to roll at home in Milwaukee against the Creighton Bluejays? Can Adrian Autry and the Syracuse Orange start off ACC play the right way with a home win over the Pitt Panthers at the Carrier Dome? How will Steve Forbes' group matchup with the Virginia Tech Hokies in Winston Salem? Will Ritchie McKay and the Liberty Flames give the Alabama Crimson Tide a better effort this time around in Birmingham? Can the Indiana State Sycamores be a live dog in East Lansing against Tom Izzo and Michigan State Spartans?Are the West Virginia Mountaineers a live dog in Cleveland against Christ Holtmann and the Ohio State Buckeyes? Will Mick Cronin and the UCLA Bruins hang around the Oregon Ducks out in Eugene? Is this a great spot for John Groce and the Akron Zips in downtown Cleveland against the Bonnies? Is this a tricky spot for the red hot Princeton Tigers in their trip to to the the Delaware Blue Hens? Can the Ohio Bobcats right the ship back at home in Athens against the Davidson Wildcats?Will Andy Enfield and the USC Trojans get a split on the Oregon roadtrip in their second leg against the Beavers in Corvallis? Can Speedy Claxton and Hofstra be an annoying little brother against Rick Pitino and the Johnnies? How will the Wichita State Shockers matchup with the Jayhawks in Kansas City in a Super Bowl spot? Can Tony Bennett and the Virginia Cavaliers make it back to back wins in a trip to South Bend against the Irish?The College Basketball Experience give out College Basketball picks for December 30th, best bets, and discuss all of the day's storylines and more on the episode.=====================================================Support us by supporting our partnersGametime code SGPN - Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code SGPN for $20 off your first purchase - https://gametime.co/Underdog Fantasy code SGPN - 100% Deposit Match up to $100 - https://play.underdogfantasy.com/p-sgpnDiscuss with fellow degens on Discord - https://sg.pn/discordSGPN Merch Store - https://sg.pn/storeDownload The Free SGPN App - https://sgpn.appCheck out SGPN.TVFollow The College Experience & SGPN On Social MediaTwitter - tceonsgpnTwitter - gamblingpodcastInstagram - tceonsgpnInstagram - gamblingpodcastTikTok - gamblingpodcastFacebook - sportsgamblingYoutube - thecollegeexerienceFollow The Hosts On Social MediaColby Dant - thecolbydRyan McIntyre - moneyline_macNoah Bieniek - noahb77_NC Nick - nc__nickPatty C - pattyc831Watch the Sports Gambling PodcastYouTube - https://www.sg.pn/YouTubeTwitch - https://www.sg.pn/TwitchRead & Discuss - Join the conversationWebsite - https://www.sportsgamblingpodcast.comSlack - https://sg.pn/slackReddit - https://www.sg.pn/reddit Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The College Basketball Experience (@TCEonSGPN) of the Sports Gambling Podcast Network give out their College Basketball Picks for December 30th. On the show Colby Dant (@TheColbyD), Ryan McIntyre (@Moneyline_Mac), and Noah Bieniek (@NoahB77_) give out their College Basketball best bets and break down every game on the slate.Will Shaka Smart and the Marquette Golden Eagles continue to roll at home in Milwaukee against the Creighton Bluejays? Can Adrian Autry and the Syracuse Orange start off ACC play the right way with a home win over the Pitt Panthers at the Carrier Dome? How will Steve Forbes' group matchup with the Virginia Tech Hokies in Winston Salem? Will Ritchie McKay and the Liberty Flames give the Alabama Crimson Tide a better effort this time around in Birmingham? Can the Indiana State Sycamores be a live dog in East Lansing against Tom Izzo and Michigan State Spartans?Are the West Virginia Mountaineers a live dog in Cleveland against Christ Holtmann and the Ohio State Buckeyes? Will Mick Cronin and the UCLA Bruins hang around the Oregon Ducks out in Eugene? Is this a great spot for John Groce and the Akron Zips in downtown Cleveland against the Bonnies? Is this a tricky spot for the red hot Princeton Tigers in their trip to to the the Delaware Blue Hens? Can the Ohio Bobcats right the ship back at home in Athens against the Davidson Wildcats?Will Andy Enfield and the USC Trojans get a split on the Oregon roadtrip in their second leg against the Beavers in Corvallis? Can Speedy Claxton and Hofstra be an annoying little brother against Rick Pitino and the Johnnies? How will the Wichita State Shockers matchup with the Jayhawks in Kansas City in a Super Bowl spot? Can Tony Bennett and the Virginia Cavaliers make it back to back wins in a trip to South Bend against the Irish?The College Basketball Experience give out College Basketball picks for December 30th, best bets, and discuss all of the day's storylines and more on the episode.=====================================================Support us by supporting our partnersGametime code SGPN - Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code SGPN for $20 off your first purchase - https://gametime.co/Underdog Fantasy code SGPN - 100% Deposit Match up to $100 - https://play.underdogfantasy.com/p-sgpnDiscuss with fellow degens on Discord - https://sg.pn/discordSGPN Merch Store - https://sg.pn/storeDownload The Free SGPN App - https://sgpn.appCheck out SGPN.TVFollow The College Experience & SGPN On Social MediaTwitter - tceonsgpnTwitter - gamblingpodcastInstagram - tceonsgpnInstagram - gamblingpodcastTikTok - gamblingpodcastFacebook - sportsgamblingYoutube - thecollegeexerienceFollow The Hosts On Social MediaColby Dant - thecolbydRyan McIntyre - moneyline_macNoah Bieniek - noahb77_NC Nick - nc__nickPatty C - pattyc831Watch the Sports Gambling PodcastYouTube - https://www.sg.pn/YouTubeTwitch - https://www.sg.pn/TwitchRead & Discuss - Join the conversationWebsite - https://www.sportsgamblingpodcast.comSlack - https://sg.pn/slackReddit - https://www.sg.pn/reddit Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The College Basketball Experience (@TCEonSGPN) of the Sports Gambling Podcast Network give out their College Basketball Picks for December 30th. On the show Colby Dant (@TheColbyD), Ryan McIntyre (@Moneyline_Mac), and Noah Bieniek (@NoahB77_) give out their College Basketball best bets and break down every game on the slate. Will Shaka Smart and the Marquette Golden Eagles continue to roll at home in Milwaukee against the Creighton Bluejays? Can Adrian Autry and the Syracuse Orange start off ACC play the right way with a home win over the Pitt Panthers at the Carrier Dome? How will Steve Forbes' group matchup with the Virginia Tech Hokies in Winston Salem? Will Ritchie McKay and the Liberty Flames give the Alabama Crimson Tide a better effort this time around in Birmingham? Can the Indiana State Sycamores be a live dog in East Lansing against Tom Izzo and Michigan State Spartans? Are the West Virginia Mountaineers a live dog in Cleveland against Christ Holtmann and the Ohio State Buckeyes? Will Mick Cronin and the UCLA Bruins hang around the Oregon Ducks out in Eugene? Is this a great spot for John Groce and the Akron Zips in downtown Cleveland against the Bonnies? Is this a tricky spot for the red hot Princeton Tigers in their trip to to the the Delaware Blue Hens? Can the Ohio Bobcats right the ship back at home in Athens against the Davidson Wildcats? Will Andy Enfield and the USC Trojans get a split on the Oregon roadtrip in their second leg against the Beavers in Corvallis? Can Speedy Claxton and Hofstra be an annoying little brother against Rick Pitino and the Johnnies? How will the Wichita State Shockers matchup with the Jayhawks in Kansas City in a Super Bowl spot? Can Tony Bennett and the Virginia Cavaliers make it back to back wins in a trip to South Bend against the Irish? The College Basketball Experience give out College Basketball picks for December 30th, best bets, and discuss all of the day's storylines and more on the episode. ===================================================== Support us by supporting our partners Gametime code SGPN - Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code SGPN for $20 off your first purchase - https://gametime.co/ Underdog Fantasy code SGPN - 100% Deposit Match up to $100 - https://play.underdogfantasy.com/p-sgpn Discuss with fellow degens on Discord - https://sg.pn/discord SGPN Merch Store - https://sg.pn/store Download The Free SGPN App - https://sgpn.app Check out SGPN.TV Follow The College Experience & SGPN On Social Media Twitter - tceonsgpn Twitter - gamblingpodcast Instagram - tceonsgpn Instagram - gamblingpodcast TikTok - gamblingpodcast Facebook - sportsgambling Youtube - thecollegeexerience Follow The Hosts On Social Media Colby Dant - thecolbyd Ryan McIntyre - moneyline_mac Noah Bieniek - noahb77_ NC Nick - nc__nick Patty C - pattyc831 Watch the Sports Gambling Podcast YouTube - https://www.sg.pn/YouTube Twitch - https://www.sg.pn/Twitch Read & Discuss - Join the conversation Website - https://www.sportsgamblingpodcast.com Slack - https://sg.pn/slack Reddit - https://www.sg.pn/reddit Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
We are heading to the University of Akron to talk a little Akron Zips Basketball with Star Forward Enrique Freeman along with Coach Travis Steele's older brother aka Coach John Groce. Freeman is a young man you would love to have as a son and is going to do big things in whatever he does. Coach Groce is the winningest MAC head coach in conference the last three years and has the Zips positioned for another run in March. Don't forget to Subscribe, Rate and Review. We would appreciate it as we grow the show. Always pass the rock and share the Full Court Press Podcast with your college basketball friends.