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Griffin Warner and Big East Ben talk tonight's national title game between Houston and Florida.

RJ Bell, Steve Fezzik, Mackenzie Rivers and Scott Seidenberg talk CBB Final Four betting. RJ and wiseguy round table also discuss NFL season win totals and much more.

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Griffin Warner and Big East Ben talk Final Four betting and give out best bets.

Griffin Warner and Big East Ben talk Final Four betting and give out best bets.

The entirety of DJ & PK for April 1, 2025: HOUR ONE Utah Jazz Game Recap Ken Pomeroy, KenPom.com Jay Hill, BYU Football HOUR TWO What is Trending Hot Takes or Toast NFL changes overtime rules HOUR THREE What is Isaiah Collier going to be for the Utah Jazz? Jeff Judkins, Former BYU and Utah Basketball Coach Be wary of scam texts HOUR FOUR Mike Folta, SEG Media Slacker Radio Headlines Feedback of the Day

Hour one of DJ & PK for April 1, 2025: Utah Jazz Game Recap Ken Pomeroy, KenPom.com Jay Hill, BYU Football

The Auburn Tigers have advanced to the school’s second Final Four after controlling the Michigan State Spartans start to finish 70-64. Auburn Basketball will face familiar foe The Florida Gators in the Final Four. Florida Basketball advanced after a furious comeback over Texas Tech Red Raiders, winning 84-79. What is the legacy of Johni Broome and Bruce Pearl? Auburn is the overall #1 seed yet now has the longest odds for a championship. Are they now an underdog? On the other side of the Final Four, the Houston Cougars destroyed the Tennessee Volunteers to advance. Houston Basketball will face the Duke Blue Devils who beat the Alabama Crimson Tide. For Tennessee Basketball, it is another in a run of teams under Rick Barnes that were close but no net cutting. Is that how we’ll remember Barnes as a coach? Also, are we on Rick Barnes watch? Alabama Basketball bowed out in the Elite Eight losing by 20 to Duke Basketball. What grade do you give this Alabama Basketball season? What is the legacy of guard Mark Sears? What is next for the Crimson Tide? Did the SEC meet expectations in this tournament, they will have 50% of the Final Four and the National Championship Game? The KenPom rankings for this Final Four are at a historic level, good or bad for Ken Pomeroy? We explain. Who is under the most pressure to win a national championship? What in the world is a torpedo bat and why are the Yankees the only users. The Braves should, maybe, consider buying some. Deion Sanders got paid, where Coach Prime ranks among national coaches. Jeremy Pruitt sues the NCAA for a bundle. Will he get anything?Visit the TNR store: https://nextround.store/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Auburn Tigers have advanced to the school’s second Final Four after controlling the Michigan State Spartans start to finish 70-64. Auburn Basketball will face familiar foe The Florida Gators in the Final Four. Florida Basketball advanced after a furious comeback over Texas Tech Red Raiders, winning 84-79. What is the legacy of Johni Broome and Bruce Pearl? Auburn is the overall #1 seed yet now has the longest odds for a championship. Are they now an underdog? On the other side of the Final Four, the Houston Cougars destroyed the Tennessee Volunteers to advance. Houston Basketball will face the Duke Blue Devils who beat the Alabama Crimson Tide. For Tennessee Basketball, it is another in a run of teams under Rick Barnes that were close but no net cutting. Is that how we’ll remember Barnes as a coach? Also, are we on Rick Barnes watch? Alabama Basketball bowed out in the Elite Eight losing by 20 to Duke Basketball. What grade do you give this Alabama Basketball season? What is the legacy of guard Mark Sears? What is next for the Crimson Tide? Did the SEC meet expectations in this tournament, they will have 50% of the Final Four and the National Championship Game? The KenPom rankings for this Final Four are at a historic level, good or bad for Ken Pomeroy? We explain. Who is under the most pressure to win a national championship? What in the world is a torpedo bat and why are the Yankees the only users. The Braves should, maybe, consider buying some. Deion Sanders got paid, where Coach Prime ranks among national coaches. Jeremy Pruitt sues the NCAA for a bundle. Will he get anything?Visit the TNR store: https://nextround.store/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Hour four of DJ & PK for March 31, 2025: Ken Pomeroy, KenPom.com Slacker Radio Headlines Feedback of the Day

The entirety of DJ & PK for March 31, 2025: HOUR ONE Utah Jazz Game Recap Utah Hockey Club Game Recap Kalani Sitake and Aaron Roderick, BYU Football HOUR TWO What is Trending Hot Takes or Toast Four 1-seeds make the Final Four HOUR THREE Steve Cleveland, Former BYU Basketball Coach BYU Basketball needs to beef up in all aspects Stanford signs Frank Reich for one season HOUR FOUR Ken Pomeroy, KenPom.com Slacker Radio Headlines Feedback of the Day

1 hour and 34 minutes The Sponsors Thank you to Underground Printing for making this all possible. Rishi and Ryan have been our biggest supporters from the beginning. Check out their wide selection of officially licensed Michigan fan gear at their 3 store locations in Ann Arbor or learn about their custom apparel business at undergroundshirts.com. Our associate sponsors are: Peak Wealth Management, Matt Demorest - Realtor and Lender, Ann Arbor Elder Law, Michigan Law Grad, Human Element, Sharon's Heating & Air Conditioning, The Sklars Brothers, the Autograph: Fandom Rewarded app, Champions Circle, Winewood Organics, Community Pest Solutions, and Venue by 4M where usually record this. 1. Sweet Sixteen Vibes Starts at 1:00 Oh hey! We didn't expect to be here! Roddy Gayle just made more threes in one game than during Michigan's entire Big Ten schedule. He has risen from the dead and Michigan out-rebounded the best rebounding team in the country so here we are! Michigan got hosed by the selection committee but made it to the 2nd weekend anyways. Brian 'Roddy Gayles' the sponsor read. Going into next year, Dusty May needs a center and a backup center but should otherwise be set. 2. Men's Basketball vs Texas A&M Starts at 15:26 Nobody expected this game to go the way it did. Michigan started 1-7 on threes and then started hitting a lot of great shots against a top 10 defense. Michigan got a lot of un-contested rebounds which was weird considering that's Texas A&M's thing. Goldin was probably getting more tired than usual, he got pulled early. L.J. Cason was a game-changer in this one, he could be special next year. Why did Nimari only have 13 minutes? All of Goldin's energy went towards rebounding, his performance would've been very memorable if it wasn't eclipsed by Gayle. Just don't pass to Patrick.  3. Hot Takes and Men's Basketball vs UC San Diego Starts at 37:20 Takes hotter than RODDY GAYLE. UC San Diego is such a weird team. Brian still can't pronounce their star's first name who fouled out in 25 minutes. Michigan should've had the bigs dunk at the rim but UCSD defended them well. Roddy Gaye and L.J. Cason played important roles, not quite as big as in the TAMU game. Michigan's shot parity is only -2 which is good enough. If Wolf played better then maybe Michigan walks away from this one. They hit the Kenpom spread exactly. How well will we remember this game years from now?  4. Previewing Men's Basketball vs Auburn Starts at 1:01:34 Michigan has drawn the #1 overall seed in the tournament. Auburn's greatest strength is shot making and are the 2nd best offense in the country (1st is Florida). They have some super seniors from the Covid year. Auburn has a similar Bigs setup to Michigan so they can handle Goldin+Wolf. One of their biggest weaknesses is that they foul a lot. Personnel wise, these teams are very similar and both coaches will likely match each other. Jahki Howard might be the worst teammate in the country. Auburn will want revenge against Danny Wolf after last year's Yale game. Everyone was watching the Michigan game on Thursday since most of the first round games were uneventful. This Auburn offense is 8 efficiency points better than the 2013 Michigan offense.  MUSIC: "Where Do We Go From Here"—Charles Bradley "Monstera Escalito"—Ciao Ciao Marigold "What do You Like"—Tommy Richman “Across 110th Street”—JJ Johnson and his Orchestra    

College basketball metrics analyst Ken Pomeroy joins Drew and Roth for his annual preview of this year's March Madness tournament! They answer your burning college basketball questions: How does Ken feel about being quoted by the governor of West Virginia? Does the fact that some players are wandering ronin affect the quality of play? What's going on with Gonzaga's high KenPom ranking and low NCAA seed? Is High Point University a real school? And the eternal question, WHO YA GOT? And as always, they dive into the Funbag, answering real questions from real listeners.Do you want to hear your question answered on the pod? Well, give us a call at 909-726-3720. That is 909-PANERA-0!Stuff We Talked AboutThe KenPom rankingsWest Virginia governor lashes out after NCAA tournament snubTubby Smith steps down as High Point Panthers men's basketball coach, son G.G. Smith takes overHas Kevin Willard changed his scheduling strategy? "Sometimes," he says, "KenPom is full of sh*t."Sponsors- Raycon, where you can get up to 20% off their best-selling Everyday Earbuds at https://buyraycon.com/distraction- Factor, where code FACTORPODCAST will get you 50% off your first box plus free shipping at factormeals.com/FACTORPODCASTCredits- Hosts: Drew Magary & David Roth- Producer: Eric Silver- Editor: Brandon Grugle- Production Services & Ads: Multitude Podcasts- Subscribe to Defector!About The ShowThe Distraction is Defector's flagship podcast about sports (and movies, and art, and sandwiches, and certain coastal states) from longtime writers Drew Magary and David Roth. Every week, Drew and Roth tackle subjects, both serious and impossibly stupid, with a parade of guests from around the world of sports and media joining in the fun! Roth and Drew also field Funbag questions from Defector readers, answer listener voicemails, and get upset about the number of people who use speakerphone while in a public bathroom stall. This is a show where everything matters, because everyone could use a Distraction. Head to defector.com for more info.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Things Discussed: Michigan wins Big Ten Tournament, it doesn't matter for seeding, and then the get the strongest 12-seed in the history of Kenpom. UC San Diego preview: They figured out how to deal with a 7-footer in the third game against UC Irvine, the other good team in their conference of California state schools plus Hawai'i, but they haven't faced two 7-footers. Aniwaniwa Tait-Jones is their major usage guy who might end up having to play a lot of center because Nordin Kapic, their nominal big, is a 6'8"/245 stretch. PG Hayden Gray has the #1 steal rate in the country, and this is part from him harassing you from all angles all over the court, and part playing in a league of teams with bad handles. Need a plan for getting upcourt and warning when he's coming. Seeding: Proof that the Committee just needs to go, because they're trying to talk Kenpom now instead of rewarding seasons. Just use Wins Above Bubble like they do (with Pairwise) in hockey. Sam thinks they way overvalued nonconference games, which hosed Michigan given the context of Michigan's losses; some two-way thinking went on where close losses in the nonconference are a big deal but close wins in-conference are luck. The explanations offered up by the UNC AD were not inspiring. He was trying to make math cases but the guy is clearly illiterate in terms of math. Seth thinks they were trying to make a bracket instead of a field, using their own limited understandings of matchup stats to give top seeds easier paths, even though that's explicitly not what their job is. Evidence: they were talking about things like wins against Iowa State when their best player was out not counting as much. That's terrible. Round 2? Brian thinks Yale can beat A&M who can't shoot. They're the Iowa of basketball: they rely on Cooper DeJean returns. Seth thinks A&M rebounds too well and they always manage to hit stupid shots in the last minute. Nobotdy thinks we're getting past Auburn and Johni Broome, a point forward whose TO rate is 8. Louisville doing us a favor in Lexington? Chucky Hepburn isn't beating Auburn. How far is MSU going? "Cakewalk to Final 4" what? Auburn as well, unless ISU beats them, but their injuries are too much to overcome. Rooting for the Young Martellis (that's a 30-point spread). Remembering Giddy Potts. Theory: MSU has too many centers for Izzo. That's a great thing in the Big Ten where Our brackets? SEC-heavy. Florida, Auburn, Alabama…I mean I want to root for Houston but I hate their draw of upset specials and their slow pace that invites it.

RJ Bell, AJ Hoffman, Scott Seidenberg, Mackenzie Rivers and Steve Fezzik break down all the March Madness Friday games. The guys give out a ton of bets to consider for the first round. The document provides a detailed breakdown of the NCAA March Madness Friday games, focusing on betting insights and team matchups. Analysts RJ Bell, AJ Hoffman, Steve Fezzik, and Mackenzie Rivers discuss various teams' strengths, weaknesses, and betting angles. Key Takeaways: Bracket Picks: RJ Bell and AJ Hoffman discuss the best value for Final Four picks, leaning towards teams like Auburn and Houston. Game Previews: They analyze matchups such as Baylor vs. Mississippi State, UCLA vs. Utah State, and Alabama vs. Robert Morris, providing insights on spreads, totals, and best bets. Betting Strategies: The analysts highlight key trends like historical success of certain seeds, KenPom rankings, and conference performances. Team Strengths & Weaknesses: Factors such as three-point defense, pace, coaching experience, and recent form are discussed. Underdog Considerations: They evaluate whether lower-seeded teams like Liberty or Lipscomb have upset potential. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hour 1 – The Drive opened the show discussing the KenPom criteria that every national champion has fit within the last 23 years.

March is here, and it's time to break down the Madness! The Prophets dive into how KenPom's offensive and defensive efficiency metrics help predict a champion—and with all four 1-seeds ranking top 20 in both, are they destined for the Final Four? We debate the biggest upsets, potential sleepers, and which teams fit the historical mold of a title winner. Plus, see where Kev and Rashad are completely conflicted and what takes they refuse to budge on. Will history repeat itself, or are we in for total chaos? Tap in and get your brackets ready!

The guys (@GamblingPodcast) are talk best bets for college basketball with their March Madness betting strategies + First Four picks. They're joined by Colby Dant (@TheColbyD) from The College Experience in studio to talk college basketball predictions and NCAA tournament betting strategy. They give out their March Madness betting commandments and including their tournament reaction. Additionally they pick every game against the spread in their First Four Picks segment.Looking for free college basketball picks? Go here - https://odds.sportsgamblingpodcast.com/college-basketball-picksPodcast Chapters00:00 Introduction to March Madness Betting00:53 Welcome to the Sports Gambling Podcast01:18 Colby Joins the Studio01:28 Colby's California Experience02:45 UNC's Controversial Inclusion04:21 Committee's Questionable Decisions05:24 West Virginia's Deserved Spot08:04 Boise State's Case10:47 SEC Teams and Their Draws16:51 March Madness Betting Strategies24:20 Rhythm's Predictions26:25 First Half Unders Commandment30:51 KenPom's Top 20 Analysis34:11 Fringe Contenders35:32 Defensive Powerhouses36:26 Rick Pitinio's Legacy37:00 Balance Team Shoutout37:03 Offense vs Defense: Utah State and Yukon37:40 Historical Three-Peat Attempts38:49 Yukon's Tournament Dominance40:18 First Round Fade Logic41:29 Underdogs and Double-Digit Wins43:10 Ignoring Seed Numbers44:54 Betting Trends and Public Dogs49:55 Commandment: Respect the Play-In Game51:09 Commandment: No Fairytales in March Madness52:47 NIL Impact on Team Talent53:07 Free Throw Percentage Matters56:58 Fading Major Conference Tourney Winners01:01:07 Coaches to Bet On and Fade01:06:01 Short Rest Advantage01:07:13 Potential Upsets and Cinderella Stories01:09:42 Commandment: Don't Root for Your Bracket01:09:51 The Infamous March Madness Party01:11:00 Prostitutes and the Old Dude01:11:52 Purdue's Unexpected Loss01:12:22 CJ's Bracket Rant01:12:40 Veteran Teams in Final Four01:13:52 Hooker Guy's Story01:14:44 Underdog Fantasy Picks01:15:06 Mount St. Mary's Future Bet01:19:03 First Four Predictions01:20:02 St. Francis vs. Alabama State01:31:17 American vs. Mount St. Mary's01:34:46 Texas vs. Xavier Breakdown01:37:54 Final Locks and Wrap-Up Exclusive SGPN Bonuses And Linkshttp://linktr.ee/sportsgamblingpodcastFollow The Sports Gambling Podcast X/Twitter - https://x.com/GamblingPodcastInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/sportsgamblingpodcastTikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@gamblingpodcastFacebook - http://www.facebook.com/sportsgamblingpodcastFollow The Sports Gambling Podcast HostsSean Green - http://www.twitter.com/seantgreenRyan Kramer - http://www.twitter.com/kramercentric 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)

The guys (@GamblingPodcast) are talk best bets for college basketball with their March Madness betting strategies + First Four picks. They're joined by Colby Dant (@TheColbyD) from The College Experience in studio to talk college basketball predictions and NCAA tournament betting strategy. They give out their March Madness betting commandments and including their tournament reaction. Additionally they pick every game against the spread in their First Four Picks segment.Looking for free college basketball picks? Go here - https://odds.sportsgamblingpodcast.com/college-basketball-picksPodcast Chapters00:00 Introduction to March Madness Betting00:53 Welcome to the Sports Gambling Podcast01:18 Colby Joins the Studio01:28 Colby's California Experience02:45 UNC's Controversial Inclusion04:21 Committee's Questionable Decisions05:24 West Virginia's Deserved Spot08:04 Boise State's Case10:47 SEC Teams and Their Draws16:51 March Madness Betting Strategies24:20 Rhythm's Predictions26:25 First Half Unders Commandment30:51 KenPom's Top 20 Analysis34:11 Fringe Contenders35:32 Defensive Powerhouses36:26 Rick Pitinio's Legacy37:00 Balance Team Shoutout37:03 Offense vs Defense: Utah State and Yukon37:40 Historical Three-Peat Attempts38:49 Yukon's Tournament Dominance40:18 First Round Fade Logic41:29 Underdogs and Double-Digit Wins43:10 Ignoring Seed Numbers44:54 Betting Trends and Public Dogs49:55 Commandment: Respect the Play-In Game51:09 Commandment: No Fairytales in March Madness52:47 NIL Impact on Team Talent53:07 Free Throw Percentage Matters56:58 Fading Major Conference Tourney Winners01:01:07 Coaches to Bet On and Fade01:06:01 Short Rest Advantage01:07:13 Potential Upsets and Cinderella Stories01:09:42 Commandment: Don't Root for Your Bracket01:09:51 The Infamous March Madness Party01:11:00 Prostitutes and the Old Dude01:11:52 Purdue's Unexpected Loss01:12:22 CJ's Bracket Rant01:12:40 Veteran Teams in Final Four01:13:52 Hooker Guy's Story01:14:44 Underdog Fantasy Picks01:15:06 Mount St. Mary's Future Bet01:19:03 First Four Predictions01:20:02 St. Francis vs. Alabama State01:31:17 American vs. Mount St. Mary's01:34:46 Texas vs. Xavier Breakdown01:37:54 Final Locks and Wrap-Up Exclusive SGPN Bonuses And Linkshttp://linktr.ee/sportsgamblingpodcastFollow The Sports Gambling Podcast X/Twitter - https://x.com/GamblingPodcastInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/sportsgamblingpodcastTikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@gamblingpodcastFacebook - http://www.facebook.com/sportsgamblingpodcastFollow The Sports Gambling Podcast HostsSean Green - http://www.twitter.com/seantgreenRyan Kramer - http://www.twitter.com/kramercentricGambling 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)

Episode 27 offers a comprehensive year-in-review of the 2024-2025 college basketball season, examining both expected outcomes and surprising developments as the NCAA Tournament field is set.Bob Moats and Mike Wiemuth analyze the shifting conference power dynamics, team regressions, and unexpected success stories while reflecting on what these patterns reveal about modern college basketball.Segment 1: Conference Consolidation and Power DynamicsThe SEC dominated the tournament field, with all but two conference teams making the tournament, reflecting a growing gap in athletic talent similar to football's development in the 1990sConference consolidation has created clear tiers of power, with the SEC and Big Ten at the top, followed by the Big 12 and ACCThe hosts discuss the "eye test" difference when watching SEC/Big 12 teams compared to other conferences, particularly in athleticism and physicalityTeams like Purdue and UConn experienced predictable regressions after losing transformative players like Zach Edey and Donovan ClinganSegment 2: Surprising PerformancesWisconsin transformed from a traditionally slow, methodical program to a high-scoring team averaging 80 points per gameLouisville under Pat Kelsey made a remarkable turnaround from 8-24 (185th in KenPom) to 27-7 (23rd in KenPom) and an 8-seedPenn State didn't make the expected leap under Mike Rhoades despite early promising signsKentucky, Michigan, and Louisville all exceeded expectations under new coaches despite initial fan skepticism about their hiresHouston became a more complete team by improving their offensive efficiency and three-point shooting while maintaining elite defenseSegment 3: Indiana's Season and Coaching ChangeIndiana finished on the wrong side of the NCAA Tournament bubble as the "first team out" after a disappointing 10-10 conference recordAnalysis of why highly-touted transfer guards Myles Rice and Kanaan Carlyle underperformed relative to statistical projectionsDiscussion of how roster construction and offensive system limited the team's ceiling despite having talented individual playersA brief discussion on the ongoing coaching search, noting that patience is important as the most successful coaching hires often come later in the cycleThis episode provides a thoughtful examination of how program building works in modern college basketball, illustrating how coaching, system fit, and player development determine which teams rise and fall each season.The discussion offers valuable context for understanding the cyclical nature of program success in an era of increased player movement and conference realignment.Links:The Cranberries - Zombie (Alt. Version)"The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald" - Gordon Lightfoot (HD w/ Lyrics)1985 Bears: The Greatest Defensive Season of All-Time! | Legendary TeamsWhy is Northern Ireland Obsessed with the Colour Orange?Ryan's Daughter (1970) TrailerJohn Andretti - 2009 Indianapolis 500 Bump Day Qualifying RunThe Dirty Dozen (1967) - Blowing The Chateau Scene (9/10) | MovieclipsTHE QUIET MAN ('52) | Final Fight Scene ☘️

RJ Bell, Steve Fezzik, Mackenzie Rivers and Scott Seidenberg talk all things basketball and nfl free agency. NFL Free Agency and Team Moves Quarterback Transactions Geno Smith was traded from Seattle Seahawks to Las Vegas Raiders in exchange for a 2025 third-round pick​. Sam Darnold signed a three-year, $100 million deal with the Seattle Seahawks​. Discussion on whether Geno Smith or Darnold is a better asset, considering the trade-off of a third-round pick​. Major Free Agency Signings Davante Adams joined the Rams after being released by the Jets, leaving Cooper Kupp without a team​. Other notable available free agents: Amari Cooper, Stefon Diggs, Aaron Rodgers, Keenan Allen, and Russell Wilson​. Josh Palmer signed a three-year, $36 million contract with the Buffalo Bills, while the Chargers opted not to re-sign him despite having ample cap space​. Team Strategy and Spending Analysis High-spending teams often struggle: Historically, top-2 spenders in free agency have underperformed against the spread (ATS)​. Houston Texans' veteran approach: Compared to the Bills, they are taking a more conservative approach to free agency​. Kansas City Chiefs' offseason strategy: Signed a veteran Pittsburgh tackle while franchising guard Trey Smith, aiming to protect Patrick Mahomes​. March Madness Insights and Betting Strategies Scott Seidenberg's NCAA Tournament System Scott outlines a systematic approach to picking March Madness winners: 96% of national champions since 2001 had a top 21 KenPom offense. 91% of champions had a top 31 KenPom defense. Guard play and three-point shooting are critical factors​. The four top teams based on the model: Duke, Auburn, Houston, and Florida​. Houston is favored to win the championship due to their elite three-point shooting (4th in the nation) and senior leadership​. Game Flow and Betting Tips First-half unders are effective in early tournament games due to tight play and conservative approaches​. Second-half overs are valuable, as teams foul aggressively to stay in the game​. If a favorite is down 14 points with three minutes to go, bet the over, as the game will extend due to intentional fouls​. Teams with Favorable Betting Trends Oklahoma City Thunder tend to score significantly more in the second half​. The Cleveland Cavaliers' high clutch rating suggests they may be overrated, making them a good team to fade in betting​. Key Quotes and Analysis 1. Steve Fezzik on Betting Trends (58:02 - 58:23) “If you bet every favorite, I think they cover 53.5%... No wonder I had a bad year.” Analysis: Fezzik highlights that favorites outperformed underdogs last year, making it difficult for bettors who prefer dogs and unders​. 2. RJ Bell on Houston's Free Agency Strategy (59:10 - 59:36) “Whenever you go for a veteran, like the Bills did with Von Miller and Diggs... it hardly ever works.” Analysis: RJ critiques the Texans' reliance on veteran free agents, implying that big free agency spending often leads to diminishing returns​. 3. Scott Seidenberg on March Madness Strategy (1:26:34 - 1:27:43) “Give me the guard play. Give me the three-point shooting. Houston, the national champs at +750.” Analysis: Scott backs Houston for the NCAA title, citing elite guard play and three-point efficiency as historical indicators of championship success​. Final Thoughts This episode provides an in-depth breakdown of free agency, betting strategies, and March Madness analysis. The NFL free agency recap covers major trades, available players, and team-building strategies. March Madness insights focus on statistical indicators of success, betting angles, and team performance trends. The betting discussion gives listeners practical strategies for capitalizing on trends in both football and basketball. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hour one of DJ & PK for March 12, 2025: Recapping the night in sports Mike Folta, SEG Media Ken Pomeroy, KenPom.com

The entirety of DJ & PK for March 12, 2025: HOUR ONE Recapping the night in sports Mike Folta, SEG Media Ken Pomeroy, KenPom.com HOUR TWO What is Trending Hot Takes or Toast Whats the future for Utah basketball? HOUR THREE Gonzaga's consistency is legendary How high could BYU climb? Where will the Huntsman Center move to? HOUR FOUR Tim LaComb, SEG Media Trevin Knell, BYU Basketball Feedback of the Day

Hour four of DJ & PK for March 10, 2025: Ken Pomeroy, KenPom.com Slacker Radio Headlines Feedback of the Day

The entirety of DJ & PK for March 10, 2025: HOUR ONE Pablo Mastroeni and Bill Armstrong Jerrod Calhoun and Utah Jazz Game Recap Kevin Young, Trey Stewart, Dawson Baker and Mihailo Boskovic HOUR TWO What is Trending Hot Takes or Toast Trey Stewart enters rivalry lore? HOUR THREE Steve Cleveland, Former BYU Basketball Coach Utah Jazz keep on keeping on Steph Curry to help out Davidson Wildcats HOUR FOUR Ken Pomeroy, KenPom.com Slacker Radio Headlines Feedback of the Day

Ken Pomeroy joined DJ & PK to talk about the conference tournaments this week with the BYU Cougars and Utah State Aggies looking to make an impression in March Madness.

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In the 100-71 loss to No. 18 Purdue that was the second worst defensive performance of the 25+ year history of KenPom, Rutgers basketball has done the impossible and made fans wish the season was over. In the background, Rutgers is without a President and AD while hoops has no GM. Leadership at the top is needed if positive change will happen for the basketball program and more.#rutgersbasketball

RMU has won seven in a row and has multiple guys who can be the leading scorer. They're passing well and protecting the basket as the main key. RMU will play Thursday at home as the No. 1 seed in the Horizon League tournament. The semis and finals will be in Indianapolis. RMU jumped to the Horizon League during the pandemic and moved up about 10 leagues, per KenPom, similar to leagues rivaling the A10.

Building your own transfer budget! KenPom: are they too high or too low? Players you should never give up on!

The entirety of DJ & PK for February 20, 2025: HOUR ONE Pablo Mastroeni, Real Salt Lake Jerrod Calhoun, Utah State Basketball Ken Pomeroy, KenPom.com HOUR TWO What is Trending Hot Takes or Toast Money talks across sports HOUR THREE Big Ten & SEC want everyone to bend will to them Are the BYU Cougars the "big dog" of the Big 12? Sports need to proliferate, not contract HOUR FOUR Cole Bagley, KSL Sports Dallin Hall, BYU Basketball Feedback of the Day

Hour one of DJ & PK for February 20, 2025: Pablo Mastroeni, Real Salt Lake Jerrod Calhoun, Utah State Basketball Ken Pomeroy, KenPom.com

Hour four of DJ & PK for February 19, 2025: Ken Pomeroy, KenPom.com Slacker Radio Headlines Feedback of the Day

The entirety of DJ & PK for February 19, 2025: HOUR ONE Mike Folta, SEG Media Kevin Young, Trevin Knell, Richie Saunders & Dallin Hall, BYU Basketball Spring Football is on-deck HOUR TWO What is Trending  Hot Takes or Toast Utah State rising above fray in MWC? HOUR THREE Who is in your dream foursome? Jake Scott said what about Magic Johnson?! Three Utah schools in Big Dance? HOUR FOUR Ken Pomeroy, KenPom.com Slacker Radio Headlines Feedback of the Day

Griffin Warner and Big East Ben talk CBB weekend betting. The guys also give out best bets and preview the biggest games. CBB Weekend Preview + Best Bets (February 14, 2025) – Summary Introduction (0:14 - 1:31) Host Griffin Warner and co-host Big East Ben introduce the latest episode of the Need for Seeds College Basketball Podcast, presented by Pregame.com. They reflect on last week's best bets, with Big East Ben going 0-2, though their season record remains strong (22-13, 63% overall). Ben's personal record is 11-7 (61%), while Griffin leads at 11-6 (65%). They discuss key takeaways from the UCLA vs. Illinois game and Creighton's struggles, including Liam McNeely's 38-point, 10-rebound performance. Discussion on UConn & Creighton (1:32 - 4:57) Big East Ben criticizes UConn's play, suggesting they might suffer an early tournament exit due to turnover issues and poor defensive matchups. He also slams Alex Karaban, calling him the worst preseason All-American of all time. Warner counters, noting UConn's late-season peaks, improved health, and their win at Creighton, despite foul trouble and injuries. However, both hosts agree UConn's success is unsustainable if they rely on two players. Game Previews & Best Bets Wisconsin vs. Purdue (6:11 - 8:56) Wisconsin is 9-2 against the spread (ATS) on the road and leads the Big Ten in three-point shooting. Purdue relies on interior scoring (highest two-point FG distribution in Big Ten). Defensive battle: Purdue has the 2nd-best defense, Wisconsin 3rd-best in Big Ten. Big East Ben's pick: Under 149.5 points due to defensive dominance. Griffin Warner's pick: Purdue -5, citing their dominance at home. Boise State vs. San Diego State (8:56 - 14:54) San Diego State is 2-8 ATS at home and struggles defensively without fouling (304th in free throw rate). Boise State is #2 in Mountain West in free throw attempts and shoots 75-76% from the line. Big East Ben's pick: Boise State +1.5, citing their free-throw advantage and rebounding. Griffin Warner's pick: San Diego State -1.5, believing their home-court respect will hold. Houston vs. Arizona (14:55 - 19:14) Arizona relies on inside scoring (43rd in two-point FG %) but struggles with three-point shooting (276th in the nation). Houston has the 3rd-best two-point defense in the country and forces turnovers. Big East Ben's pick: Houston -1.5, citing defensive edge and rebounding. Griffin Warner's pick: Arizona +1.5, trusting their home-court strength. Michigan State vs. Illinois (20:20 - 23:40) Illinois lost by 2 at Michigan State earlier despite their best player fouling out in 8 minutes. Michigan State lacks shooting and struggles against zone defenses. Big East Ben's pick: Illinois -6, predicting a dominant win. Griffin Warner's pick: Illinois -6, doubting Michigan State's resilience. Auburn vs. Alabama (23:41 - 30:26) Alabama is a 2.5-point home favorite, but Auburn is statistically the most talented team. Auburn's top-ranked offense faces Alabama's No. 2-ranked offense (KenPom ratings). Big East Ben's pick: Under 172.5, expecting tight defense in a high-stakes game. Griffin Warner's pick: Alabama -2.5, trusting their home advantage. Best Bets & Promo Code (30:27 - 37:08) Big East Ben's Best Bet: SMU -7.5 vs. Wake Forest (SMU dominates weak ACC teams at home). Griffin Warner's Best Bet: Furman -2 vs. UNC Greensboro (Furman undervalued in the market). Promo Code: Slam25 for $25 off a college basketball season subscription at Pregame.com. Final Thoughts The episode wraps with banter about betting, personal life, and college basketball trends. They remind listeners to tune in as March Madness approaches and encourage responsible betting. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Griffin Warner and Big East Ben talk CBB weekend betting. The guys also give out best bets and preview the biggest games. CBB Weekend Preview + Best Bets (February 14, 2025) – Summary Introduction (0:14 - 1:31) Host Griffin Warner and co-host Big East Ben introduce the latest episode of the Need for Seeds College Basketball Podcast, presented by Pregame.com. They reflect on last week's best bets, with Big East Ben going 0-2, though their season record remains strong (22-13, 63% overall). Ben's personal record is 11-7 (61%), while Griffin leads at 11-6 (65%). They discuss key takeaways from the UCLA vs. Illinois game and Creighton's struggles, including Liam McNeely's 38-point, 10-rebound performance. Discussion on UConn & Creighton (1:32 - 4:57) Big East Ben criticizes UConn's play, suggesting they might suffer an early tournament exit due to turnover issues and poor defensive matchups. He also slams Alex Karaban, calling him the worst preseason All-American of all time. Warner counters, noting UConn's late-season peaks, improved health, and their win at Creighton, despite foul trouble and injuries. However, both hosts agree UConn's success is unsustainable if they rely on two players. Game Previews & Best Bets Wisconsin vs. Purdue (6:11 - 8:56) Wisconsin is 9-2 against the spread (ATS) on the road and leads the Big Ten in three-point shooting. Purdue relies on interior scoring (highest two-point FG distribution in Big Ten). Defensive battle: Purdue has the 2nd-best defense, Wisconsin 3rd-best in Big Ten. Big East Ben's pick: Under 149.5 points due to defensive dominance. Griffin Warner's pick: Purdue -5, citing their dominance at home. Boise State vs. San Diego State (8:56 - 14:54) San Diego State is 2-8 ATS at home and struggles defensively without fouling (304th in free throw rate). Boise State is #2 in Mountain West in free throw attempts and shoots 75-76% from the line. Big East Ben's pick: Boise State +1.5, citing their free-throw advantage and rebounding. Griffin Warner's pick: San Diego State -1.5, believing their home-court respect will hold. Houston vs. Arizona (14:55 - 19:14) Arizona relies on inside scoring (43rd in two-point FG %) but struggles with three-point shooting (276th in the nation). Houston has the 3rd-best two-point defense in the country and forces turnovers. Big East Ben's pick: Houston -1.5, citing defensive edge and rebounding. Griffin Warner's pick: Arizona +1.5, trusting their home-court strength. Michigan State vs. Illinois (20:20 - 23:40) Illinois lost by 2 at Michigan State earlier despite their best player fouling out in 8 minutes. Michigan State lacks shooting and struggles against zone defenses. Big East Ben's pick: Illinois -6, predicting a dominant win. Griffin Warner's pick: Illinois -6, doubting Michigan State's resilience. Auburn vs. Alabama (23:41 - 30:26) Alabama is a 2.5-point home favorite, but Auburn is statistically the most talented team. Auburn's top-ranked offense faces Alabama's No. 2-ranked offense (KenPom ratings). Big East Ben's pick: Under 172.5, expecting tight defense in a high-stakes game. Griffin Warner's pick: Alabama -2.5, trusting their home advantage. Best Bets & Promo Code (30:27 - 37:08) Big East Ben's Best Bet: SMU -7.5 vs. Wake Forest (SMU dominates weak ACC teams at home). Griffin Warner's Best Bet: Furman -2 vs. UNC Greensboro (Furman undervalued in the market). Promo Code: Slam25 for $25 off a college basketball season subscription at Pregame.com. Final Thoughts The episode wraps with banter about betting, personal life, and college basketball trends. They remind listeners to tune in as March Madness approaches and encourage responsible betting. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Eric Frandsen and Jason Walker describing offensive and defensive efficiency ratings for Utah State men's basketball. A Mountain West Conference match-up this weekend may determine who gets into the NCAA tournament and who doesn't. Hot Take or Not a Take Region 11 playoff games. New NBA All Star weekend format kicks off tonight.

In today's episode of Locked On UConn, we preview the Huskies' upcoming matchup against Seton Hall, a team ranked 223rd in the NET and 213th in KenPom, making this a prime opportunity for UConn's defense to lock in and build confidence. We break down Seton Hall's roster, highlighting their key players like Isaiah Coleman and Chaunce Jenkins, while also discussing their offensive struggles and defensive effort. We dive into what this game means for UConn's key contributors, including Alex Karaban, who could use this matchup as a get-right game to break out of his shooting slump. Finally, we close the show by examining UConn's NCAA Tournament ceiling, analyzing what the Huskies need to do down the stretch to improve their seeding and set themselves up for a deep run in March Madness. FactorEat smart with Factor. Get started at FACTORMEALS.com/lockedoncollege50off and use code LOCKEDONCOLLEGE50OFF to get 50% off your first box plus free shipping. That's code LOCKEDONCOLLEGE50OFF at FACTORMEALS.com/lockedoncollege50off for 50% off plus free shipping on your first box! @FanDuelSportsbookApp  When the game tips off, the action is just getting started—and there's no better place to get in on it than FanDuel, America's #1 Sportsbook! With live betting, you can place wagers throughout the game, whether you're backing a fourth-quarter comeback or stacking a Same Game Parlay for a bigger payout. Right now, new FanDuel customers can get $150 in Bonus Bets when their first $5 bet wins! Just visit FANDUEL DOT COM to join today. Make every moment more with FanDuel, the official sports betting partner of the NBA. #uconnmbb #alexkaraban #liammcneeley #setonhall #uconnmensbasketball

Griffin Warner and Big East Ben talk CBB betting for Tuesday. The guys also give out best bets. Need for Seeds College Basketball Podcast (Feb 11, 2025) – Summary Hosts: Griffin Warner & Big East Ben Betting Record: 22-11 (67%) Best Bets: Ben: Creighton -2.5 Warner: UCLA vs. Illinois Under 150 Game 1: Tennessee vs. Kentucky Kentucky +2.5 at home after winning at Tennessee. Lamont Butler (Tennessee) returned, 25 min, 8 pts. Kerr Kriisa (Kentucky) game-time decision (out since Dec 7). Ben bets Over 149.5, citing Kentucky's 41% 3PT shooting (best in SEC). Warner takes Kentucky +2.5, expecting home momentum. Game 2: Purdue vs. Michigan Purdue (1st in Big Ten, 7th KenPom), forces most turnovers in Big Ten (22%). Michigan elite inside (5th in 2PT%) but had 22 turnovers vs. Purdue. Ben bets Michigan -2, believing their bigs will dominate Purdue's weak defense. Warner skeptical of Purdue's defense, noting Big Ten's 24-year title drought. Game 3: Alabama vs. Texas Alabama -3 at Texas, total 165.5. Alabama handled Arkansas; Texas inconsistent at home. Ben bets Over 165.5, citing both teams' high 3PT attempt rates. Warner bets Under 165.5, doubting Texas's scoring ability. Game 4: UCLA vs. Illinois Illinois inconsistent, 28% 3PT in Big Ten (18th out of 14 teams). UCLA strong defensively, prefers slow pace. Ben & Warner both bet Under 150, predicting a low-scoring, defensive battle. Game 5: UConn vs. Creighton Creighton -3 at home, UConn struggles there. UConn had 25 turnovers vs. Marquette, turnover issues persist. Ben bets Creighton -2.5, citing Creighton's strong home form. Warner agrees, seeing UConn as overvalued due to past success. Closing Thoughts Promo Code: DUNK10 for $10 off betting packages. Funny casino story: A player doubled on Ace-King against a 6 and won. Next Episode: March Madness preview & more betting picks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

GoFundMes to support victims of the fires in LA who are part of the MGoBlog community: General Fund. Reader's mother-in-law Anne Cohen. Reader Chef Robert. Reader Josh Bishop-Moser. Reader Mike on behalf of Mika Yoshitake & daughter Sora. Readers Liberty and Mark. 1 hour and 28 minutes The Sponsors Thank you to Underground Printing for making this all possible. Rishi and Ryan have been our biggest supporters from the beginning. Check out their wide selection of officially licensed Michigan fan gear at their 3 store locations in Ann Arbor or learn about their custom apparel business at undergroundshirts.com. Our associate sponsors are: Peak Wealth Management, Matt Demorest - Realtor and Lender, Ann Arbor Elder Law, Michigan Law Grad, Human Element, Sharon's Heating & Air Conditioning, The Sklars Brothers, the Autograph: Fandom Rewarded app, Champions Circle, Winewood Organics, Community Pest Solutions, and Venue by 4M where usually record this. 1. Dusty May Talk Starts at 1:00 Welcome to the Plodcast. This game had the awkward undertones of Mike Woodson getting "fired" and Indiana wanting to hire Dusty May. What's a better job, Indiana or Michigan? Indiana is home for Dusty but there's also a lot of pressure there. If Michigan needed the money to match, they could get it. He did turn down the Louisville job so maybe the biggest thing that would bring Dusty May back to Indiana is that his mom still lives in Bloomington.  [The rest of the writeup and the player after THE JUMP]  2. Men's Basketball vs Indiana Starts at 22:30 Once again it is the story of the season where Michigan gets a big lead and then suddenly looks like they forgot how to play basketball. Kenpom said Michigan would win by four so maybe we're overexaggerating. They've gone from a top 10 team to a top 25 team, so a 5-6 seed in the tournament. The turnover margin between the most turnovers and the fewest in the Big Ten is only four turnovers. Three point shooting was extremely frustrating. Gayle is driving to the basketball when he should be shooting a 3. Screwing up the foul on Goldin really hurt Michigan. Nimari Burnett's shooting percentages have simply fallen back down to earth.  3. Hot Takes and Men's Basketball vs Oregon Starts at 41:22 Takes hotter than the Indiana fanbase when Dusty May spikes a three hundred million dollar offer in their faces and says "I'm a Michigan man forever, babyyyy". Another game where Michigan had a double digit lead that they almost blew! Roddy Gayle got to the line a lot but also traveled enough that John Beilein would've ripped his esophagus out. Will Tschetter had a nice game and led the team in scoring. The bench players aren't quite ready and that's okay. Is Supreme Cook the best version of Brian?  4. Michigan Hockey vs Michigan State Starts at 1:13:28 Michigan picks up a split against the #2 team in Pairwise, getting one win was the best possible scenario. Both games were about the same but Michigan State actually scored in the second game. Michigan is a team of just guys. Nobody really pops besides Hage. The WWE aspect of these games in the 3rd period against Michigan State has become a bit much. Michigan has a 70% projected chance of making the field, which feels great right now. Is the most boring Michigan hockey team in memory? This isn't a bad team, they're just not the team last year that booted Michigan State out of the tournament. Pre-season expectation was to hopefully make the tournament and that hasn't changed. MUSIC: "Aston Martin Music"—Rick Ross "Waiting For The Bells"—Joel Alme "Vines"—Cameron Winter “Across 110th Street”—JJ Johnson and his Orchestra    

We worry about Rick Pitino's well being after St. john's beats Marquette, and Connor details his night spent listening to the "metrics nerds" (KenPom, Bart, etc) discuss how the Field of 68 should create its bracket.

Chris Phillips and Dave Shumate talk Arkansas Razorbacks basketball including Saturday's big win over Kentucky, latest KenPom rankings, upcoming schedule, path for the Hawgs to make the NCAA Tournament and much more. ⬇️ Support SECU ⬇️ FANDUEL Visit FanDuel.com/SECU to join today and get started with $300 dollars in bonus bets when you win your first $5 dollar bet! Subscribe to SEC Unfiltered, the best SEC podcast on the internet: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sec-unfiltered/id1441899352 Website: https://www.secunfiltered.com/ X: ​https://twitter.com/SECUnfiltered Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/secunfiitered/ Facebook: ​https://www.facebook.com/SECUnfiItered Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/pl/podcast/sec-unfiltered/id1441899352 Let's get it! Must be 21+ and present in select states (for Kansas, in affiliation with Kansas Star Casino) or 18+ and present in D.C. First online real money wager only. $5 first deposit required. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable bonus bets which expire 7 days after receipt. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG. Call 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat in Connecticut, or visit mdgamblinghelp.org in Maryland. Hope is here. Visit GamblingHelpLineMA.org or call (800) 327-5050 for 24/7 support in Massachusetts or call 1-877-8HOPE-NY or text HOPENY in New York. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Josh and Raul are joined by Zion Olojede of the Crazie Cast podcast to preview Duke's big matchup against UNC this Saturday. They start by getting Zion's general thoughts on Duke's season so far as well as Duke's unexpectedly close win over NC State earlier this week. They discuss Cooper Flagg's dominance, Kon Knueppel's solid showing, and the team's recent struggles shooting the ball. They talk about whether Isaiah Evans should have played more minutes. They debate how much Pat Ngongba will play when Maliq Brown returns from injury. Then they turn their attention to the upcoming rivalry game. How does Zion feel about Kenpom's predicted 16-point spread in favor of Duke? Who will guard Ian Jackson, and what are some other matchups to watch? How will Duke handle UNC's four-guard lineups? Will Duke counter with minutes for Mason Gillis at the 5, or will they stay big and try to punish UNC on the glass? What is the impact of playing UNC in a "down year" for the program? Zion Olojede can be found on Twitter @zionolojede. You can find the Crazie Cast podcast on the Field of 68 network as well as on Twitter @CrazieCast. 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

Join Jim Dunaway, Lance Taylor and Ryan Brown on a snow day from home! The Notre Dame Fighting Irish will play for a College Football National Championship. The Irish beat The Penn State Nittany Lions in a College Football Playoff Semifinal thriller. Notre Dame Football will play for National Championship number 12 on January 20th. They will face the Winner of tonight's Cotton Bowl in Dallas. The Texas Longhorns face off against The Ohio State Buckeyes. Ohio State Football has been red hot in two playoff games while Texas Football has survived a late Clemson push and an overtime against Arizona State. Meanwhile, that is the end of the road for Penn State Football. James Franklin has dropped another big game and that is what has always plagued him at Penn State. Is Franklin to blame for this one? SEC Basketball heats back up this weekend. The undefeated Auburn Tigers are playing South Carolina and The Alabama Crimson Tide faces undefeated Texas A&M Aggies. Auburn Basketball will almost certainly move to #1 in the nation with any sort of win. Alabama Basketball looks to continue a span of double-digit wins but Texas A&M Basketball is #15 in the KenPom rankings. The NFL Playoffs are cranking up Saturday with three days of action. The Los Angeles Chargers at The Houston Texans The Pittsburgh Steelers at The Baltimore Ravens The Denver Broncos at The Buffalo Bills The Green Bay Packers at The Philadelphia Eagles The Washington Commanders at the Tampa Bay Buccaneers The Minnesota Vikings and The Los Angeles Rams will now play in Glendale, Arizona due to the tragic wildfires in L.A. A surprise move from College Football as Georgia Bulldogs quarterback Carson Beck has chosen the Transfer Portal. Georgia Football and Beck will separate but not due to Beck heading to the NFL Draft. Alabama Football's Transfer portal window closed this week so their roster is locked in until the secondary portal window in April. Auburn Football is in the same boat.Visit the TNR store: https://nextround.store/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

1 hour and 32 minutes The Sponsors Thank you to Underground Printing for making this all possible. Rishi and Ryan have been our biggest supporters from the beginning. Check out their wide selection of officially licensed Michigan fan gear at their 3 store locations in Ann Arbor or learn about their custom apparel business at undergroundshirts.com. Our associate sponsors are: Peak Wealth Management, Matt Demorest - Realtor and Lender, Ann Arbor Elder Law, Michigan Law Grad, Human Element, Sharon's Heating & Air Conditioning, The Sklars Brothers, the Autograph: Fandom Rewarded app, Champions Circle, Winewood Organics, Community Pest Solutions, and Venue by 4M where usually record this. 1. Football Transfer Portal Starts at 1:00 Wwwwwwelcome! To one of the internet's college football podcasts. We can't wait to talk about Mick Cronin. The defensive front seven looks pretty set for next year, now just need a cornerback (which happened after recording). OL Lawrence Hattar transfers in from Ferris State, he will likely move to guard. Still need a tackle but most plug and play guys are off the board. Everyone is nervous about wide receiver, this is problematic because Chip Lindsey wants a balanced attack. They might have to overpay for a receiver at some point. Michigan is good at tight end (unless it's one that looks like a wide receiver). WE HAVE A LONG SNAPPER.  [The rest of the writeup and the player after THE JUMP]  2. Men's Basketball vs UCLA Starts at 26:22 The win over UCLA is probably not going to look as good by the end of the year. Michigan had an 18 point lead, then was down by 5, then wins by 19 (something similar may have happened under Juwan Howard?). Tre Donaldson has not had to put the team on his back until now. Which Michigan team was the best shooting team? This team is up there. Nimari Burnett has finally found his place. Vlad Goldin with 36 points, and now he's a shooter! Michigan is currently favored in all but two of their remaining games. 3. Hot Takes and Men's Basketball vs Washington Starts at 54:28 Takes hotter than Mick Cronin when somebody did something wrong that's not him. Michigan's bigs get into foul trouble early but collectively pick up one foul in the 2nd half. It was a parade to the basket. Great Osobor is tough to cover for anyone who isn't Goldin. How worried should we be about free throw shooting? Michigan matched their missed two pointers with their offensive rebounds! Michigan's turnover rating on Kenpom is out of the deep blood red (it's still red, just not the worst red). They're the best offense in the country if they can just stop turning the ball over.  4. Hockey vs Notre Dame Starts at 1:19:09 The hope for this team at this point is just to make the tournament. This has been a very good defensive team, giving up three goals in 32 seconds is nearly impossible. Michigan doesn't have top-end talent and especially doesn't have back-end talent. The Big Ten is a tough conference, need to scrap for points where you can. Michigan State got really good really fast.  MUSIC: "Can't You Hear Me Knocking"—The Rolling Stones "Unforgettable"—French Montana "Giving Up"—Michigander “Across 110th Street”—JJ Johnson and his Orchestra    

Jim Dunaway, Lance Taylor and Ryan Brown are back at it on this Thursday. The Alabama Crimson Tide impresses in a road win over the South Carolina Gamecocks. Alabama Basketball is off to a 2-0 start now with the Texas A&M Aggies on deck. South Carolina Basketball is off to an 0-2 start and now has to face the Auburn Tigers. Auburn Basketball has slipped to #2 in the KenPom but may be able to pad that resume against the Gmecocks. Alos, Auburn's Johni Broome has a clear path to the National Player of the Year based on betting odds. The College Football Playoff fires back up tonight With The Orange Bowl in Miami. Penn State Football and Notre Dame Football kick at 6:30 CT. The Penn State Nittany Lions win if? The Notre Dame Fighting Irish win if? One more day until the Cotton Bowl in Dallas. Texas Football squares off against Ohio State Football. The Ohio State Buckeyes and the Texas Longhorns fight for a spot in the College Football Playoff Championship. Whoever wins the College Football Playoff, it has been a long time coming. Rank the four college football coaches remaining in the College Football Playoff. North Carolina Tar Heels head coach Bill Belichick makes his decision...do you think it is final? One coach finally calls out a major program for tampering and throws out the price tag. How many starters have opted back in for the Alabama Crimson Tide in 2025? Is this a positive sign for Alabama Football and Kalen DeBoer? Is there an NFL Wildcard team that can make it to the Super Bowl?Visit the TNR store: https://nextround.store/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jim Dunaway, Lance Taylor and Ryan Brown are back at it on this Thursday. The Alabama Crimson Tide impresses in a road win over the South Carolina Gamecocks. Alabama Basketball is off to a 2-0 start now with the Texas A&M Aggies on deck. South Carolina Basketball is off to an 0-2 start and now has to face the Auburn Tigers. Auburn Basketball has slipped to #2 in the KenPom but may be able to pad that resume against the Gmecocks. Alos, Auburn's Johni Broome has a clear path to the National Player of the Year based on betting odds. The College Football Playoff fires back up tonight With The Orange Bowl in Miami. Penn State Football and Notre Dame Football kick at 6:30 CT. The Penn State Nittany Lions win if? The Notre Dame Fighting Irish win if? One more day until the Cotton Bowl in Dallas. Texas Football squares off against Ohio State Football. The Ohio State Buckeyes and the Texas Longhorns fight for a spot in the College Football Playoff Championship. Whoever wins the College Football Playoff, it has been a long time coming. Rank the four college football coaches remaining in the College Football Playoff. North Carolina Tar Heels head coach Bill Belichick makes his decision...do you think it is final? One coach finally calls out a major program for tampering and throws out the price tag. How many starters have opted back in for the Alabama Crimson Tide in 2025? Is this a positive sign for Alabama Football and Kalen DeBoer? Is there an NFL Wildcard team that can make it to the Super Bowl?Visit the TNR store: https://nextround.store/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jim Dunaway, Lance Taylor and Ryan Brown are back at it on this Thursday. The Alabama Crimson Tide impresses in a road win over the South Carolina Gamecocks. Alabama Basketball is off to a 2-0 start now with the Texas A&M Aggies on deck. South Carolina Basketball is off to an 0-2 start and now has to face the Auburn Tigers. Auburn Basketball has slipped to #2 in the KenPom but may be able to pad that resume against the Gmecocks. Alos, Auburn's Johni Broome has a clear path to the National Player of the Year based on betting odds. The College Football Playoff fires back up tonight With The Orange Bowl in Miami. Penn State Football and Notre Dame Football kick at 6:30 CT. The Penn State Nittany Lions win if? The Notre Dame Fighting Irish win if? One more day until the Cotton Bowl in Dallas. Texas Football squares off against Ohio State Football. The Ohio State Buckeyes and the Texas Longhorns fight for a spot in the College Football Playoff Championship. Whoever wins the College Football Playoff, it has been a long time coming. Rank the four college football coaches remaining in the College Football Playoff. North Carolina Tar Heels head coach Bill Belichick makes his decision...do you think it is final? One coach finally calls out a major program for tampering and throws out the price tag. How many starters have opted back in for the Alabama Crimson Tide in 2025? Is this a positive sign for Alabama Football and Kalen DeBoer? Is there an NFL Wildcard team that can make it to the Super Bowl?Visit the TNR store: https://nextround.store/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.