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This week we are waiting on a flight in some Mid-Major airport. A nice liminal space to relax or sleep with. 10 hours of airport sounds including muffled announcements, large room air-conditioning, timely takeoffs, airport denizens, and drift.______We're waiting for a late-night flight to somewhere awesome, tucked into a dark corner with a view of the runway fading into the milky darkness beyond. Vehicle lights twinkle. The runway blazes with multicolored bulbs. And my favorite person, the waving double-flashlight dude (I always wondered if these folks ever pretended to be Jedis). Planes speed down the runway in the distance, like racing Christmas trees.In the 90s I had the perfect spot at Atlanta airport near my favorite eatery, Gyro Wrap (you fostered my love of the gyro, thank you Gyro Wrap). I loved watching the nighttime choreography of massive flying machines and service vehicles while awaiting that late connection to Columbia, SC, and back to my military school bunk by midnight. One trip nearly ended with me joining the Army by accident. A very stern-looking dude from the U.S. Army (reception cadre) double timed over to me as I headed for the Taxi stand of the Columbia Airport. “No gum. The hell are you chewing gum for? Take those headphones off when I'm speaking to you.”I'm like, “Uhm.”He starts laying into my posture. I wasn't standing straight. Gum out right now. Hand outstretched to a line of people in the distance. “Eyes straight. Let's go.” And I see a line of dudes rigid with fear. “You made all of us late—“I jumped in, “sir, I'm sorry, I didn't join the Army. I'm in military school. I have to catch a cab.”His eyes widened at my interruption, then his expression softened into something much friendlier—even jocular. “Ya—! Ooooh… I was about to put you on the bus.”He asked how long I had been in military school and I was like, “Six years.”“Six years? Do they not teach posture? Chest up, shoulders back…” And he clapped me on the back, "See you in a few months."I wanted to do add a "sorry but I will be attending another military school in a few months." But he was back to his charges telling them the wait would continue.Speaking of airport nostalgia, this week's episode cover is a homage to the stellar Catch Me If You Can opening credits. Which is itself a nostalgic, Saul Bass–ish 1960s film opening. I've never seen Catch Me If You Can, but the credit sequence was formative in inspiring where I wanted to take my career. I should leave out that my mantra became “I will only work on documentaries or major motion picture credit sequences” (and whatever job I could get at MTV, I'll mop the TRL studios).The Catch Me If You Can credit sequence by Kuntzel + Deygas is unassailable. And middling designers (such as myself) will make any excuse to play with others' wonderful work and call it homage. (See my recent Matrix episode for more).I mean, it is self-gratification. Can I say that? And leave aside the vulgar common understanding—it would be like my buying a home-run baseball on eBay. Some other person caught the ball, or ripped it from a child's hands, put it in a box, slapped on some stamps, and shipped it across multiple states. Now I'm holding up that baseball as if I accomplished something.Then again, it was fun to make.

Travis Steele has quickly transformed Miami University men's basketball into one of the most talked-about programs in the country. In just his tenure with the RedHawks, Steele led the program to its best season in school history, finishing an incredible 32–2 and earning an NCAA Tournament victory. Miami (OH) captured national attention with an undefeated regular season, forcing its way into the spotlight as one of the most dominant mid-major teams in the nation. At the center of that rise has been Steele's offensive system, which has turned the RedHawks into one of the most explosive teams in the country. Miami (OH) finished fourth nationally in scoring offense, driven by a modern, fast-paced approach with a heavy emphasis on three-point shooting and spacing. Their ability to stretch defenses, create open looks, and consistently knock down shots from deep made them incredibly difficult to guard and a nightmare matchup for opponents all season long. Even with all that success, Miami (OH) remained at the center of national debate due to its strength of schedule, with critics questioning their résumé and tournament worthiness. Steele's group embraced the conversation and used it as fuel, proving people wrong with every win and ultimately validating themselves on the NCAA Tournament stage. With a new arena project underway and momentum at an all-time high, the RedHawks are not just a one-year story—they're building toward a future where this level of success becomes the standard.

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Jerrod Calhoun left USU for Cincinnati. Is any P4 job always going to be better than any mid-major job? Or should coaches want to stay where they are winning? Also, Christian got clowned on by Cincinnati fans for spitting hot takes on social media. 

Andy recaps the college basketball Madness (or lack thereof) from over the weekend, including some other topics from the sports world. To hear the whole show, tune in live from 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM Monday-Friday. For more sports coverage, download the ESPN630 AM app, visit https://www.sportscapitoldc.com. To join the conversation, check us out on twitter @ESPN630DC and @andypollin1See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's bracket season, baby! March Madness is well underway, so this time Max, Kyle, and Kenny are doing our "Mid-major" bracket! MAJOR games that we think are kinda mid! See which moves on to be the ultimate Mid-major as we work our way through 32 games using the patent pending h**l cards, and silly prompts for each matchup. Join the Discord and let us know your biggest "mid-major" hot take! —————

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(00:00-12:51) Big Chill Thursday. A Boomer Classic. A true son, but a poor son. Mike Francesa explains that Zuby Ejiofor transferred from Kansas to St. John's because he was being blocked by Joel Embiid. Doug's Boiled Food Emporium.(13:00-30:50) We don't mean to get behind on the clock but we didn't account for the Ned Beatty discussion. Good energy in the First 4 games. The Miami of Ohio coach talking about what their win meant for Mid Major programs. Why'd you have to bring that up, Martin? Martin doing live spots in San Francisco and Charlotte.(31:00-44:29) Which cities have the biggest Mizzou alumni bases? FS1 Doug. Why doesn't Doug help Martin out with his live shots? On track for a Hurley vs. Cronin showdown.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Pat Boyle ranks the five coaches he thinks have the most to prove in the upcoming tournament, headlined by two coaches who have already won two national titles, and three coaches from the Big Ten. Then, bets for tonight's marquee game in the NBA, as the Rockets host the Lakers. The hour wraps with Producer Brandon Combs checking in for a game of March Multiple Choice answering March related questions, including which 4 seed is the most likely to make the Round of 8, which Mid-Major player is about to become a household name, and which future Hall of Fame coach in the East region do you want in your huddle with the game on the line?

Pat Boyle welcomes in Producer Brandon Combs for a game of March Multiple Choice answering March related questions, including which 4 seed is the most likely to make the Round of 8, which Mid-Major player is about to become a household name, and which future Hall of Fame coach in the East region do you want in your huddle with the game on the line?

In a special Contacts Coaching podcast episode, Stevenson alumna Danielle Koval—Director of Compliance for Financial Aid and revenue sharing at the University of Oklahoma—shares her path from being a swimmer and water polo player at Stevenson to swimming at Fresno State, working in student-athlete academic services, moving to UNLV, and then joining OU after taking a financial aid role just before COVID. She compares working environments across Fresno State, UNLV, and a Power Four brand like Oklahoma, emphasizing the scale of budgets, the weight of a global brand, and the constant pace of compliance changes driven by lawsuits and reactive policy shifts. The conversation explains how college athletics finances work, why most sports operate at a loss, and how football revenue and attendance underwrite broader departmental resources. Koval details how athletic scholarships and financial aid function across headcount and equivalency sports, why FAFSA and campus/college-level scholarships matter, and how tuition waivers and programs like the Western Undergraduate Exchange reduce costs. She breaks down the shift from NCAA scholarship limits to roster caps under the new landscape, including how schools decide whether to fully fund expanded rosters and how new scholarships can count against the revenue-sharing cap. The episode also covers OU's revenue-sharing approach (six sports), Title IX defensibility pressures, preferred walk-on dynamics under roster caps, the increased role of agents in everyday issues, and how contracts are renegotiated annually amid early signing day and the transfer portal. Koval discusses the challenges of paying athletes while preparing them for life after sports, including OU's financial literacy programming, and closes with a personal reflection on changing her mindset from perfectionism to giving herself grace as circumstances shift.00:00 Welcome & Meet Danielle Koval (OU Compliance + Financial Aid/Rev Share)00:33 Danielle's Athlete-to-Administrator Journey: Fresno State → UNLV → Oklahoma05:31 Leveling Up: What Changes from Mid-Major to Power Program?08:34 The OU Brand & Culture of Excellence Across Sports11:23 Money Talks: Football Revenue, Facilities, and Funding Other Sports12:51 Is College Athletics Sustainable? NIL ‘Funny Money' to Revenue Share17:26 Scholarships 101: Headcount vs Equivalency (and Why ‘Full Ride' Is Rare)20:46 New Era: Roster Caps, Scholarship Flexibility, and the 20.5M ‘Salary Cap'24:30 Financial Aid Hacks: FAFSA, Department Scholarships, WUE, and Tuition Waivers30:10 Reallocating Aid: When Top Students ‘Free Up' Scholarships for Other Sports31:41 The Scholarship Funding Crunch: Revenue Sports vs. Everyone Else32:24 Tuition Waivers & Campus Support: How Schools Make Full Funding Work34:33 OU's Self-Sustaining Model and the ‘Front Porch' Value of Athletics36:13 Roster Caps vs. Scholarship Limits: Why Walk-Ons Are Disappearing37:53 Revenue Share at OU: The 6 Sports in the Pool (and Why Gymnastics)39:36 Preferred Walk-Ons, Practice Bodies, and Stretching the Rev-Share Dollar41:35 Inside Football Rev-Share Tiers: Contracts, Cutoffs, and Annual Renegotiations46:03 Culture & Pay Equity: Avoiding Locker-Room Blowups in the NIL Era47:43 Transfer Portal Reality Check: The Grass Isn't Greener (and Many Don't Land)48:52 Recruiting Goes Pro: Agents, Negotiations, and the New GM Job50:25 Preparing Athletes for Money & Life After Sport: Literacy, Taxes, Careers55:15 Closing Reflection: Changing Your Mind, Letting Go of Perfection

In today's episode, Karen shares about splurging on a new gym membership and she and Megan compare hot takes on the best and worst gyms they've trained at, plus what makes a gym actually worth it for runners.Meanwhile, Rachel breaks down how her workouts and training structure have changed since joining the Peninsula Track Club. The Chicks also offer their tips on how to plan your racing season and share about some of the best mid-major marathons to race at that give you a professional experience without being too overwhelming.Plus: Is the 10K the hardest race distance? _________________CHICK CHAT– Send us your questions at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠gettingchickedpodcast@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or DM us on Instagram at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@gettingchicked⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YOUR HOSTS– Karen Lesiewicz | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@kare_les on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠– Rachel DaDamio | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@rdadamio on X⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠– Megan Connelly | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@meganmorantwwe on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠FOLLOW OUR SHOW– ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe on Apple Podcasts here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠– ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow on Spotify here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠– ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow the show on Instagram here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Brad Evans and Pat Boyle welcome in Rob Dauster of the Field of 68 to dissect the madness, including if the winner of tonight's NC State-Texas can beat BYU in the opening round, what possible 4-5 matchup is the most intriguing, why St. John's is the worst matchup on the board for Duke, and who is the player he is most excited to watch in the tournament? Then, a deep dive into a handful of Thursday's Tournament Card, discussing how they're betting the Mid-Major vs Power 5 matchups in VCU-North Carolina, and Texas A&M-Saint Mary's. Plus, can Siena cover the massive 30 point spread against short-handed Duke and who has the edge in the tournament's opening game between TCU and Ohio State? The hour wraps with a preview of tonight's World Baseball Classic Final between Team USA and Venezuela, with Team USA currently sitting as over 2/1 favorites. Plus, are you actually confident in the Americans getting it done as that big of favorites and why you should expect runs to be scored with ease.

Brad Evans and Pat Boyle take a deep dive into a handful of Thursday's Tournament Card, discussing how they're betting the Mid-Major vs Power 5 matchups in VCU-North Carolina, and Texas A&M-Saint Mary's. Plus, can Siena cover the massive 30 point spread against short-handed Duke and who has the edge in the tournament's opening game between TCU and Ohio State?

3-6-26 Hinkle Law Offices Top Five - Looking back at Mid-Major cinderella runs through the years with Miami of Ohio being debated for an at-large bid

Good morning! We have five conference championship games from the mid major conferences. We also break down the fins up controversy happening in the basketball world.

March Madness is heating up, we discuss the teams on the frindge and which Mid Majors are potential bid stealers. We then debate about which teams deserve those final at-large bids? We revisit the argument of Mid Majors vs Power 4 programs and whether the committee rewards résumé, conference strength, or brand name. Then we shift to the NFL, we discuss Kenneth Walker III with the Kansas City Chiefs, and Mike Evans with the San Francisco 49ers.     CHAPTERS: 0:00 NCAA Bubble Debate  1:47 Bid Stealers 3:22 NCAA Bubble Watch 6:50 Intro 7:43 Mid Major vs Power 4 13:19 Miami Ohio At Large Bid 15:09 Final #1 Seed 20:04 Santa Clara Watch Party 21:40 Kenneth Walker To The Chiefs 24:23 Mike Evans To The 49ers 25:40 WBC 29:46 Outro - Power 5    Click to subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@bigbenkwinn_      Follow us on Social Media: https://www.instagram.com/bigbenkwinn_    https://www.tiktok.com/@bigbenkwinn_  https://x.com/bigbenkwinn_?s=21  https://www.threads.net/@bigbenkwinn_  https://discord.gg/BCqZduTD    Got feedback? Email us at wstpodcastshow@gmail.com

Brad Evans and Pat Boyle welcome in Producer Brandon Combs for a game of Red Light-Green Light with a handful of NFL Free Agency questions, including if the Raiders signing Tyler Linderbaum was the best signing of the day, will the Jets be one of the league's most improved teams, will Kenneth Walker earn at least 60% of the carries in Kansas City, will Michael Pittman Jr. outproduce Alec Pierce and is Trey Hendrickson going to be a Cowboy? Then, we take a closer look at the best remaining Free Agents on the board and reveal where they think the best landing spots for them would be, including Trey Hendrickson, Deebo Samuel, and David Njoku. The hour wraps with Brad's College Basketball corner, updating you on the list of Mid-Major teams that have punched their tickets to the NCAA Tournament, and which one of them can go on a potential Cinderella run.

Brad Evans takes us into his College Basketball corner, updating you on the list of Mid-Major teams that have punched their tickets to the NCAA Tournament, and which one of them can go on a potential Cinderella run.

Brad Evans and Pat Boyle preview some of the top Mid-Major Conference College Basketball Conference Tournaments, including if anyone can actually challenge heavily favored Gonzaga in the West Coast Conference, who wins the wide open Summit League Tournament, and why the winner of the Missouri Valley can do some serious damage in the actual tournament.

Brad Evans and Pat Boyle welcome in Mike Vorkunov of the Athletic stops by to talk all things NBA, including how the return of Jayson Tatum impacts the Celtics title chances, why the Pistons are the team to beat in the East, are the Spurs playoff inexperience a valid concern, and who is currently his Coach of the Year? Then, we preview some of the top Mid-Major Conference College Basketball Conference Tournaments, including if anyone can actually challenge heavily favored Gonzaga in the West Coast Conference, who wins the wide open Summit League Tournament, and why the winner of the Missouri Valley can do some serious damage in the actual tournament. The hour wraps with bets for tonight's marquee matchup in College Basketball as Michigan faces a road test at Iowa, and why defense could be optional. Plus, what would the addition of a big name Running Back mean for the Denver Broncos, and their aspirations to get back to another AFC Championship game.

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Matt Nelson and Austin Keeney discuss Iowa State's loss to Arizona and the current state of the basketball team. They also talk about the implications for Big 12 and NCAA Tournament seeding. There's also a brief discussion on what women's sport we'd like to see Iowa State add. Lastly, the guys talk about their favorite mid major teams and tournaments that start this week.

Reacting to the former Auburn head coach and current TNT analyst's viral take on undefeated Miami U's worth in the NCAA Tournament pending a potential conference tournament loss.

After hearing from Rocco Miller, The Drive wondered if the changes in CBB have led to end of mid majors being successful in the tournament.

0:00 Intro 2:00 Mid Major Update 15:00 Doogs Is Back 19:00 More Mid Major Updates 40:00 Top Stories Mark Titus and Co. talking hoops… mostly. Subscribe to Mostly Sports on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MostlySportsTitusandWalker?sub_confirmation=1. Follow Mostly Sports on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MostlySports Follow Mark on Twitter: https://twitter.com/clubtrillion Follow Tate on Twitter: https://x.com/BarstoolTate Follow Dana on Twitter https://x.com/danabeers Follow WBR on Twitter: https://x.com/W_B_Rick Follow Mostly Hoops on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mostlyhoopsshow/ Follow Mostly Sports on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mostlysportsshow/ Follow Mark on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marktheshark34/ Follow Tate on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/barstool_tate/ Follow Dana on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/danabeers/ Follow Mostly Hoops on Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mostlyhoopsshow Follow Mostly Sports on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mostlysportsshow?lang=en

Dan Dakich sits down with Miami (OH) head coach Travis Steele for a wide-ranging conversation on the RedHawks' undefeated run, the pressure of chasing perfection, and what it really takes to win at a mid-major in today's college basketball landscape. Steele breaks down what's fueling Miami's start, how he keeps his team steady as expectations rise, and the behind-the-scenes grind of building and sustaining a program. Download the PrizePicks app today and use code DAKICH to get $50 in lineups after you plan your first $5 lineup! https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/DAKICH #collegebasketball #miamiohio #travissteele #maction #macsports Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

March Madness is almost here, and we break down three mid major sleeper teams that could bust brackets and make a real run when the tournament tips off. We also tackle one of the NBA's biggest issues, tanking, and debate realistic ways the league could actually fix it. Plus, baseball is back, and we run through the MLB spring training storylines worth paying attention to as teams gear up for the season.  CHAPTERS: 0:00 March Madness Mid Major Sleepers 5:00 Intro 6:03 NCAA Tourney Chalk Again? 9:43 Winter Olympics Penis Injections?  15:55 Fixing NBA Tanking 24:19 MLB Colt Emerson Make M's Opening Day Roster? 28:32 MLB Pitching Debate 35:19 Mike Trout's Legacy 40:52 Outro - Tennessee Trip   Click to subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@bigbenkwinn_      Follow us on Social Media: https://www.instagram.com/bigbenkwinn_    https://www.tiktok.com/@bigbenkwinn_  https://x.com/bigbenkwinn_?s=21  https://www.threads.net/@bigbenkwinn_  https://discord.gg/BCqZduTD    Got feedback? Email us at wstpodcastshow@gmail.com

Good Morning. We start things off by rating the smaller tier conferences in college basketball. We'll eventually preview Nebraska vs Purdue, talk about the Bill Moos book, and look into the investigation at Nebraska.

Brad Evans and Pat Boyle discuss tonight's marquee matchup in College Hoops, as #11 Kansas travels to face #13 Texas Tech, and how exactly you play this game with the injury uncertainty surrounding potential number one overall pick Darryn Peterson. Plus, what other notable results from this weekend caught our attention and one Mid-Major team to monitor before we get to March.

Brad Evans and Pat Boyle are joined by Hall of Fame Writer and Voter John McClain to preview the big game and talk all things NFL, headlined by who he thinks has the edge, keys to the game, the Raiders hiring Klint Kubiak, and the changes he would like to see made to the Hall of Fame process. Next, we react to LeBron James being selected as an All-Star for the 22nd consecutive season and why it is starting to make the accomplishment nearly meaningless. Then, does the new format have any chance of saving the event? The hour wraps with tonight's marquee matchup in College Hoops, as #11 Kansas travels to face #13 Texas Tech, and how exactly you play this game with the injury uncertainty surrounding potential number one overall pick Darryn Peterson. Plus, what other notable results from this weekend caught our attention and one Mid-Major team to monitor before we get to March.

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There are just six undefeated men's college basketball teams, and Miami (OH) is the only mid-major at 16-0. The RedHawks have one of the top offenses in the country and have won 24 straight at home. Ian Sacks and Isaac Bourne discuss Travis Steele's team and also look into the Murray State's 10-game win streak. Plus, our weekly picks segment closes out this show.

It's time to start The Crosse Commission's 2026 season previews! Jake and Safe start things off with the mid-major conference preview, with questions surrounding key teams in each conference and predictions for who comes out on top as wellThe 2026 season's fast approaching, so subscribe to The Crosse Commission on YouTube to get yourself ready for our exclusive live streams coming up around the bend! 

Mid-major Division I baseball programs don't always have the biggest budgets, flashiest facilities, or national spotlight — but many consistently develop high-level players. In this episode, we break down how great coaching becomes the competitive advantage.We dive into how mid-major D1 staffs focus on individualized player development, teaching fundamentals, and building repeatable routines that translate to game performance. Without relying on star recruits or unlimited resources, these programs emphasize skill growth, baseball IQ, physical development, and mental toughness.The conversation also covers how coaches identify under-recruited players, create clear development plans, and hold athletes accountable in an environment where development isn't optional — it's the priority. From practice structure to feedback systems, we explore what separates programs that consistently improve players from those that don't.Whether you're a player navigating the recruiting process, a parent trying to understand different D1 environments, or a coach looking for development ideas, this episode offers an inside look at why great coaching — not resources — is often the biggest driver of success at the mid-major level.

Send us a textConnecticut college basketball runs deep in Connecticut! In this episode, we're joined by Joe Budzelek of Stretching the Floor to take a deep dive into the state's mid-major programs, including Central Connecticut, Fairfield, New Haven, Yale, Quinnipiac, and Sacred Heart.We break down:- How each program performed during non-conference play- What to expect as league play gets underway- Key players to watch on every roster-Which teams might be positioned to make noise as the season progressesIf you're a fan of Connecticut hoops or want to stay locked in on the mid-major landscape, this is a must-listen conversation packed with insight and local knowledge.

Mid-Major teams are making a MAJOR impact early on the season. There was a double-overtime thriller to start Big Ten play, some thoughts from the weekend, and more with Cindy Brunson and Helen Williams. HerHoopStats.com: Unlock better insight about the women's game.The Her Hoop Stats Newsletter: https://herhoopstats.substack.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil share the good news from Broncos practice today in Patrick Surtain returning to practice. We dive into who the Commanders are this season and why we shouldn't overlook them as they have fallen short to pretty good teams during their losing streak. Do the guys have a problem with Bo Nix hopping back on social media after playing well vs the Chiefs? We breakdown the dynamic between Dan Quinn and the Broncos where he has interviewed to be the head coach in Denver twice. Today's "Three Count" features the Broncos signing Luke Wattenberg and Malcolm Roach to contract extensions and sharing what they bring to the Broncos and Denver University being awarded the "Mid Major of the week" after beating CSU. We preview the Avalanche and Sharks game as the Avs go for 10 wins in a row. The guys speculate why Mackenzie Blackwood would be starting tonight in net over Wedgewood.

Post-Gazette insiders Stephen Thompson and Abby Schnable react to Pitt basketball's surprising non-conference loss to Quinnipiac and ponder whether the season is already beginning to slip away for Jeff Capel and the Panthers. This show is presented by FanDuel. Is Capel's program going backward toward the early days of his tenure? When mid-major losses were more common? What's wrong with the defense? And how does a lack of depth behind starters like Cam Corhen, Brandin Cummings, Demarco Minor and Omari Witherspoon play into the struggles? Where has Papa Kante been over the past couple of games? And is KenPom.com correct to favor the Panthers in just three of their remaining games? Our duo tackles those questions and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The first week and a half of the season has had a little bit of everything. We've seen some of the top mid-majors battle each other, while some mid-majors have suffered losses to non-DI teams. Ian Sacks and Isaac Bourne break it all down and provide their picks for the next week.

In this episode, Christy Winters Scott is joined by Jacob Mox to discuss the ins and outs of his newsletters on the preseason Becky Hammon Mid-Major Player of the Year and Kathy Delaney-Smith Mid-Major Coach of the Year watchlists.HerHoopStats.com: Unlock better insight about the women's game.The Her Hoop Stats Newsletter: https://herhoopstats.substack.comMid-Major Coach of the Year Watchlist: http://bit.ly/4oO0g4aMid-Major Player of the Year Watchlist: http://bit.ly/47uUUDLSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In today's episode, we take a look at some of the top mid-major conferences around the country. Brittany Carper and Helen Williams preview the Atlantic 10, Ivy League, Missouri Valley, and the Mid-American Conferences. HerHoopStats.com: Unlock better insight about the women's game.The Her Hoop Stats Newsletter: https://herhoopstats.substack.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Top notch mid-major talent Caden Bogenpohl and Cameron Flukey join Amateur Hour. The Missouri State outfielder and Coastal Carolina RHP deep dive into their decisions to navigate the college route and how integral their families have been to their success on and off the field. Co-hosted by Daron Sutton and Dani Wexelman.

0:00 ... Opening Animation ... Ross hello and introduces the panel ... Show #185 is dedicated to Baron Davis, who wore #85 with two NBA teams. 1:10 ... Bruce introduces "Woj" and pronounces his name correctly ... Bruce runs down some highlights of his legendary career. 3:21 ... Woj shares his thoughts on delivering his acceptance speech at the Hoop Hall of Fame ... he singles out Jackie MacMullan and how other legends of the game sat and listened to his speech. 5:12 ... Woj grew up in Bristol, CT the home of ESPN.  But before joining ESPN in 2017, Woj worked in the newspaper business but took a leap of faith in 2007 and joined Yahoo! Sports.  He shares great memories of pioneering digital media NBA coverage with Yahoo! 10:04 ... On being an underdog at Yahoo and using that to fuel his desire to compete.  Woj loved being an underdog. 11:47 ... ESPN is a machine and no individual person is bigger than "the place."  But that machinery helps to make stars.    But Woj did his best to keep his underdog mentality alive, although at ESPN that was hard to do.  Woj reflects on the journey and the pride he and his crew felt about their work. 15:00 ... World B asks about growing up in Bristol and traveling all over the country before eventually returning to Bristol to work for ESPN.  That's why he didn't pursue ESPN at the start of his career ... he wanted to be a sports writer, which did not exist at ESPN back then. 17:02 ... Woj's elderly Dad lived in Bristol when he joined ESPN in 2017.  It was meaningful to be able to spend some time together. 19:11 ... Woj and Donovan Clingan both went to Bristol Central High School.  Woj knew him from the time he was in 8th grade. 21:13 ... Woj broke so many stories that he made it seem routine ... if there was a big story, he probably broke it.  But there were plenty of challenges ... the demands on his family time were tops on that list.  But there were many others and Woj explains some in vivid detail. 27:30 ... Woj shares his experience doing a Giannis Antetokounmpo Series during COVID that was a three part podcast he did with his editor Cristina Daglas, who is Greek.  Woj was incredibly impressed with Giannis's recall and contributions to the project. 31:32 ... Woj reflects on his first real scoop with Yahoo! on Greg Oden and how it more or less put him on the map. 34:07 ... When LeBron James and Chris Bosh went to Miami, the modern "Insider" position was really created.  It fueled interest in all the "behind the scenes" moves and the fans were hungry for all of it. 35:34 ... Woj runs through his main responsibilities as general manager at St. Bonaventure and the word "general" describes his responsibilities.   He tells a great story about how the new film room at the school was where he met his wife Amy back when the student newspaper office was there and they were both students. 40:44 ... The NIL has changed college sports in a huge way.  Woj explains where a lot of the money comes from and how "Rev Share" is a big part of the University's financial relationship with students. 43:53 ... Bruce asks Woj to explain how he fits into the chain of command between the coach and athletic director. 46:16 ... Woj has an enormous social media following (more than 6 million on Twitter/X and 2 million on Instagram) and he explains how his personal reach benefits the basketball program.  While there are some rules regarding his tweeting, he can still drop a Woj Bomb on behalf of the program. 48:43 ... Ross asks about new recruit Joe Grahovac, a 24 year old sophomore who has an incredible personal story.  There is a lot of NBA interest in seeing Grahovac and the school will have a "Pro Day" to showcase Grahovac and other Bonnies players.  He looks a bit like a red haired hoop legend from UCLA back in the 1970s. 52:58 ... Woj loved pursuing players from around the world and recruiting them to the school.  They've brought in six international players and all have great individual stories and bring different cultures into the program. 57:08 ... Culture is something that has to be worked on every day ... the guys who live that way are the guys they want at St. Bonny. 58:04 ... The "Pro Day" at St. Bonaventure will be a first for a "Mid Major" school.  Woj explains how an event like that can enhance a player's prospects for a pro career. 1:02:00 ... Some of the NBA players Woj knows have helped mentor the St. Bonny players, especially in dealing with injuries.  Woj also tries to connect players with alumni who are business and community leaders. 1:04:46 ... What is Woj's top goal for the upcoming season?  To see the growth of the players and the program is a priority. 1:06:01 ... Ross thanks Woj for his time tonight! TRT 1:06:41                       Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Eric Frandsen and Jason Walker celebrate Utah State's announcement that they have sold out of their season ticket allotment for the season. Jon Rothstein highlights USU men's basketball as one of the top mid-major programs in the country. Letter to the Editor appeals to USU to expand Maverik Stadium. Is that the right move? USU volleyball wants to exceed 6,000 people in attendance for tonight's game vs BYU.

It's officially preview season! We kick things off by diving into the 22 mid-major leagues. Storylines, favorites, dark horses.... we break it all down!   Rundown: (0:00) - Intro (4:45) - Root's Roundup (10:05) - Mid Major Extravaganza (order of league discussion below) MVC Ivy CUSA Big West CAA SoCon (32:20) Sun Belt MAC WAC Big Sky Southland SWAC (55:10) Summit Big South Horizon ASUN MAAC (1:12:45) A East Patriot MEAC OVC NEC Supports us and the sponsors! YouTube Channel (like and subscribe!) Basket Under Review / The Burner Discord (NEW AND IMPROVED - sign up and join us!) CBB Analytics promo code "Weave" for $40 off subscription Homefield Apparel promo code "3MW" for 15% discount off purchase

The dust has (almost entirely) settled with the coaching carousel in 2025. Now it's time to assess the new faces in new places ... and get some backstory on some of the most notable movers and shakers from the past month-plus. From Indiana to Texas, Xavier to Maryland, Iowa to Miami and much more, check in with Gary Parrish and Matt Norlander as go through which hirings they think stand out most. 00:45 - Our Favorite Coaching Carousel Hires From This Cycle 18:57 - Other D1 Coaching Hires Of Note 24:54 - DeVries to Indiana 28:30 - Buzz Williams to Maryland 32:48 - Jai Lucas to Miami 36:41 - Sean Miller to Texas 39:50 - Bucky McMillan to Texas A&M/ Alex Jensen to Utah 45:41 - Ryan Odom to Virginia 47:11 - Ross Hodge to West Virginia 49:18 - Richard Pitino to Xavier 54:07 - Mid-Major Hires Of Note Eye on College Basketball is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Follow our team: @EyeonCBBPodcast @GaryParrishCBS @MattNorlander @Kyle_Boone @DavidWCobb @NataTheScribe Visit the betting arena on CBSSports.com for all the latest in sportsbook reviews and sportsbook promos for betting on college basketball. You can listen to us on your smart speakers! Simply say, "Alexa, play the latest episode of the Eye on College Basketball podcast," or "Hey, Google, play the latest episode of the Eye on College Basketball podcast." Email the show for any reason whatsoever: ShoutstoCBS@gmail.com Visit Eye on College Basketball's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeFb_xyBgOekQPZYC7Ijilw For more college hoops coverage, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ 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

ESPN's Seth Greenberg joins the show to react to last weekend's tournament results, his thoughts on the current state of Mid-Major basketball, and MUCH MORE! 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