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This postseason-style RamNation Radio episode is brought to you by Pedersen Toyota, your Local Toyota Dealer Serving Fort Collins, Loveland, Windsor and Timnath for more than 50 years. It is also made possible by Ginger and Baker — our favorite restaurant(s) in all of Fort Collins, and Ram Zone (powered by the CSU Bookstore) — the best place to get all your Ram gear. The guys break down a disappointing end to CSU men's NCAA Tournament hopes after a physical loss to San Diego State, then pivot to what's next as the Rams host Saint Joseph's in the NIT Wednesday night—along with a candid look at the financial reality of hosting postseason games and whether it's worth it. The guys dive into roster retention priorities, offseason needs, and what success in the NIT could mean for Ali Farokhmanesh's program. They also spotlight the CSU women's team punching their ticket to the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 2016, winning the Mountain West title without star Lexus Bargesser, and discuss their underdog matchup with Michigan State. The episode wraps with an honest conversation about rising season ticket costs, fan frustration, and the expectations that now come with CSU's increased investment in athletics. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this hour of Money Moves, Stormy Buonantony and Jonathan Von Tobel break down the NCAA tournament bracket and some early favorites for picks, as well as a look at the NBA slate. Also on the show, professional sports bettor Chris Macero joins the show to chat some of his plays in college hoops. Also, Call Me Crazy... hits on how many brackets you should have, 12-5 upsets, Duke's tough bracket path, the Mountain West in the tourney and no seeds higher than #2 in the Final Four. Get instant access to expert picks, public betting splits data, and pro betting tools when you join VSiN pro. Grab the Hoops Special for only $29.99 or take 17% off an annual subscription when you use promo code: POD26. Click Here to get started. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Tim LaComb joins Scotty today to break down seeding for the NCAA Tournament. Utah State ends up as a 9 Seed after winning the Mountain West Conference.  BYU is a 6 Seed and gets the winner of Texas and NC State. Who would you rather see them play? 

SDSU was in the first four out of the NCAA tournament. Mountain West only got one selection. The US beat the Dominican 2-1 to make the WBC Final. SDFC draws vs. Austin FC. NBA owners are set to vote on expansion in Seattle and Vegas. Breaking 100 recap from Friday.Support the show: http://kaplanandcrew.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

JJ & Alex with Jeremiah Jensen and Alex Kirry on March 13, 2026. Jake Hatch filling in BYU falls to Houston; Utah State faces off against Nevada Pacers pull Zubac and Nembhard in second half of a loss Would You Rather? André Tourigny, Utah Mammoth head coach Burning questions for the Big 12 conference to kick off spring football The Top 10: Non Power 5 Basketball Conferences Eric Spyropoulos, digital writer for NBA.com covering the Utah Jazz NFL Blitz: Are we believing the conspiracies behind the Maxx Crosby trade drama? Best and Worst of the Day

Hour 1 of JJ & Alex with Jeremiah Jensen and Alex Kirry. Jake Hatch filling in BYU falls to Houston; Utah State faces off against Nevada Pacers pull Zubac and Nembhard in second half of a loss Would You Rather?

This month, 34 bison were loaded into trailers at a park in Colorado's foothills – and sent across the Mountain West region to tribal lands. Rachel Cohen reports. The bison are part of herds that the City and County of Denver has managed for almost a century. And since 2020, 170 animals have been gifted to tribes. Jason Baldes is a member of the Eastern Shoshone Tribe in Wyoming and works with the Intertribal Buffalo Council. He says Denver's donations play a big role in bison restoration. “Because there are so few animals in isolated populations, it’s important to diversify your gene pool so that you have a healthy population.” In this year's transfer, Navajo Nation received 11 bison and the Northern Cheyenne in Montana got 10. Jody Potts-Joseph in McGrath, Alaska. (Courtesy Jody Potts-Joseph) The leaders in the 1,000-mile sled dog race from Anchorage to Nome have reached the halfway point. Two of the mushers — Ryan Redington (Inupiat) and Pete Kaiser (Yup'ik) — are former champs of the Iditarod. Both have teams with some of the fastest speeds on the trail. Redington was in third place early this morning and Kaiser was not far behind in the 11th spot. There are three other Indigenous mushers in the Iditarod. Kevin Hansen and Jesse Terry, who are in the middle of the pack, are rookies to the race, as is Jody Potts-Joseph, who as Rhonda McBride reports, has been holding her own at the back of the pack. The Cherokee Nation in Oklahoma recently added an amendment to the tribe's Public Health and Wellness Fund Act to set aside funds for the tribe's reentry program. $6.5 million is being set aside in new opioid settlement funds, which will include building and operating transitional housing for formerly incarcerated Cherokee citizens. According to the Cherokee Nation, in 2017, it became the first tribe in the country to sue the opioid industry for damages. The tribe has continued its legal efforts, which include the latest settlement. The reentry program served 500 Cherokee citizens last year. (Courtesy Cherokee Nation) Get National Native News delivered to your inbox daily. Sign up for our daily newsletter today. Download our NV1 Android or iOs App for breaking news alerts. Check out today’s Native America Calling episode Friday, March 13, 2026 – The Searchers: cinematic treasure or stereotypical disaster?

The Mad Maxx deal between the Raiders and Ravens collapses. Hacksaw brings you all the dirt. Chargers heat on GM Joe Hortiz. Rams praise on GM Les Snead. NFL Free Agency Winners and Losers include Raiders, Jets, Patriots, Giants, Titans, Browns, Cardinals, Chiefs, Dolphins, Broncos. Where will Kyler Murray and Kirk Cousins land in free agency? Aztecs, Washington State football news. Padres pitching updates. Hacksaw has notes on 7 Padres pitchers. Dodgers WBC making headlines. San Diego State Aztecs enter Mountain West and need to win it all in Las Vegas. Lakers suddenly hot. PGA momentous changes are coming in 2027. Plus, Miami Heat, Oregon State, Kansas State, Syracuse, Arizona State, WNBA, San Diego FC, F1. Got a question or comment in the world of sports drop your hot take in the live chat on YouTube, X or Facebook. Here's what Lee Hamilton thinks on Thursday, March 12, 2026.   1)...WILD WEEK IN NFL...BIG TRADE COLLAPSE…RAVENS-RAIDERS "MAD MAXX DEAL-VOIDED"   2)...CHARGERS-RAMS IN FREE AGENCY "HEAT ON HORTIZ-PRAISE ON SNEED"   3)...NFL FREE AGENCY...148 SIGNINGS-3 DAYS "WINNERS-LOSERS"   RAIDERS...JETS PATRIOTS...NY GIANTS TITANS...BROWNS ARIZONA...CHIEFS MIAMI...DENVER   4)...QUARTERBACKS IN THE NEWS…K MURRAY/K COUSINS "QB ON THE MOVE" --------- 5)...AZTECS-WASHINGTON STATE IN THE NEWS "AZTECS-COUGARS" ========== (HALFTIME...DIXIELINE LUMBER) ========== 6)...PADRES PITCHING UPDATES…C STAMMEN "GOOD STARTS & SETBACKS"   PIVETTA MUSGROVE BUEHLER MARQUEZ HOEING MATSUI WALDRON   7)...MLB NOTEBOOK…DODGERS/WBC "BASEBALL HEADLINES" ----------- 8)...AZTECS-CONFERENCE TOURNEY "WIN-YOU ARE IN" --------- 9)...LAKERS ARE ON A ROLL…LUKA DONCIC "40-25...SUDDENLY HOT" ---------- 10)...PGA TOUR...BIG CHANGES COMING "2027-IDEAS"   RELEGATION-MERITOCRACY BIG MONEY-BIG CITY WIN ON WEST COAST FED X CUP FORMAT ---------- 11)...HOT HEADLINES "OFF THE SPORTSWIRE"   MIAMI HEAT   OREGON STATE...KANSAS STATE SYRACUSE...ARIZONA STATE   WNBA SDFC F1 -----------   #MLB #PADRES #joemusgrove #michaelking #nickpivetta #germanmarquez #walkerbuehler #mattwaldron #DODGERS #rokisasaki #ANGELS #PAULGOLDSCHMIDT #tarikskubal #calraleigh #randyarozarena #markderosa #teamusa #wbc #nfl #DOLPHINS #JETS #PATRIOTS #RAVENS #CHIEFS #CHARGERS #RAIDERS #BRONCOS #VIKINGS #RAMS #CARDINALS #maxxcrosby #jonhortiz #rams #lessneed #ELIOTWOLF #tuatagovaiola #genosmith #deshaunwatson #SHEDEURSANDERS #kevinoconnell #lakers #lebronjames #deandreayton #lukadoncic #clippers #kawhileonard #heat #BAMADEBAYO #wnba #WASHINGTONSTATE #sandiegostate #aztecs #MAGOONGWATH #f1 #maxverstappen #NASCAR #SANDIEGOFC #SDFC #andersdreyer #pga #jomboy   Be sure to share this episode with a friend! ☆☆ STAY CONNECTED ☆☆ For more of Hacksaw's Headlines, The Best 15 Minutes, One Man's Opinion, and Hacksaw's Pro Football Notebook: http://www.leehacksawhamilton.com/ SUBSCRIBE on YouTube for more reactions, upcoming shows and more! ► https://www.youtube.com/c/leehacksawhamiltonsports FACEBOOK ➡ https://www.facebook.com/leehacksaw.hamilton.9 TWITTER ➡ https://twitter.com/hacksaw1090 TIKTOK ➡ https://www.tiktok.com/@leehacksawhamilton INSTAGRAM ➡ https://www.instagram.com/leehacksawhamiltonsports/ To get the latest news and information about sports, join Hacksaw's Insider's Group. It's free! https://www.leehacksawhamilton.com/team/ Thank you to our sponsors: Dixieline Lumber and Home Centers https://www.dixieline.com/  

Hour 1 of Jake & Ben on March 13, 2026 BYU won 2 games in the Big 12 Tournament and was competitive in their loss to Houston. Do you feel better about them heading into next week's NCAA Tournament?  Top 3 Stories of the Day: USU still alive in Mountain West Conference Tournament, Jazz at Trailblazers tonight, Utah Mammoth lose to Chicago Blackhawks AGAIN.  The Big 12 announced this morning that they have given up on the glass courts and will go back to hardwood for the last 2 days of the Conference Tournament. 

In this special bonus episode of Whiskey@Work, Mark Houston takes you inside the Mountain West Whiskey Festival at the historic Hotel Alex Johnson in Rapid City. Instead of the usual studio conversation, this episode walks through the festival itself, featuring conversations with whiskey enthusiasts, industry insiders, and newcomers discovering the spirit for the first time.Upstairs in the Presidential Suite, Jed Lirette leads a private tasting for raffle winners featuring Jack Daniel's 10, 12, and 14 Year expressions along with Tanyard Hill and the Toasted Heritage Barrel.From rare pours to the camaraderie of the whiskey community, this episode captures what makes a night like this unforgettable. Pour yourself something good and join us for a behind-the-scenes look at one of the region's most unique whiskey events. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jeramiah Dickey joins Prater and Mallory live from the Mountain West basketball tournament in Las Vegas. Dickey touches on the impact of his recent visits to the Idaho Statehouse as he attempts to help reform college football - how is that battle going? He also talks about Tuesday's Pac-12 AD meetings in Vegas - and his thoughts on the Broncos' men's basketball team (plays San Jose State in first game Wednesday night). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-FRIDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory from Las Vegas to share his thoughts on Wednesday night's tournament opener at the Thomas & Mack Center. In order to win a Mountain West title, the Broncos need to win four games in four nights. Bob's No. 1 storyline: Manage players and their minutes played against the Spartans, who are 14.5-point underdogs.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We address top storylines (and a few fun ones) as Boise State basketball prepares to open the Mountain West Tournament against San Jose State on Wednesday night, Bob (Bronco Focus) recaps the All-MW team announced Tuesday (three Broncos made the team), Boise State AD Jeramiah Dickey on his recent Idaho Statehouse visits and what he's trying to accomplish (plus his thoughts on Boise State hoops), former Boise State basketball great Tanoka Beard on covering the Big Sky Tournament in Downtown Boise, the Vandals' hopes of winning a title and his memories of playing Idaho 10 times during his college playing daysSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Conference Tournament Week is here, and Scott and James are in their absolute element. On this episode of CrimsonCASH, the guys dive headfirst into the glorious chaos of March hoops: conference tourney dogs, Big Ten bracket takes, live-betting strategy, player props, and the kind of futures bets that make you feel like a genius right up until Thursday afternoon.They break down the Big Ten tournament path, talk through whether Michigan is really that scary, wonder if Indiana can survive long enough to ruin anyone's weekend plans, and identify a few numbers that are just too tasty to ignore. Then it's a whip-around through conference futures across the country, with everything from sensible picks to true-degenerate “five bucks and vibes” action.And because this is CrimsonCASH, the conversation also wanders into NBA tank-a-palooza parlays, Olympic curling scandal, the mystery of G League betting lines, and why a random game in Noblesville can still spark the gambler's soul. It's March, it's messy, and it's beautiful.TimestampsNote: timestamps may not hyperlink correctly on all podcast players.0:42 — Welcome in: Scott and James kick off Conference Tournament Week1:00 — Why this is the best gambling week of the year1:56 — Small-conference tourneys, Cinderella traps, and betting underdogs4:05 — NBA “tank-a-palooza” parlays and late-season chaos8:02 — Big Ten tournament bracket breakdown begins9:00 — Indiana's path, Northwestern concerns, and why Friday plans are probably safe9:29 — Purdue fade, Michigan State path, and Michigan/Illinois thoughts11:31 — College basketball player prop angles and same-game parlay talk14:10 — Big Ten tournament futures: Michigan, Illinois, Michigan State, Nebraska, and more15:20 — Futures strategy: using conference tournaments to build hedge opportunities16:00 — Rapid-fire conference futures: Big West, CAA, American, A-1017:22 — ACC, America East, MEAC, and Mountain West picks18:27 — Horizon, Ivy, and MAC value plays20:08 — Southland/SWAC talk and live-betting tips for smaller leagues22:17 — Bigger-conference angles and shopping for value24:00 — Big East futures, including a Villanova flyer24:33 — SEC breakdown: Florida, Arkansas, and who not to trust25:31 — WAC, WCC, Troy, Georgia Southern, and late-night tournament fun27:23 — Looking ahead to NCAA tournament episodes and bracket betting28:28 — Olympic curling bets, Canadian cheating, and betting-induced fandom29:01 — The Noblesville Boom/G League story nobody saw coming32:00 — G League basketball: more talent than college, worse team play32:32 — Weird G League free-throw rules33:11 — What's next for CrimsonCASH: March, summer betting, and Kentucky Derby plans

BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-FRIDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory to share his thoughts on the MW men's postseason basketball team, released Tuesday. Behler is a voter and said he placed Boise State big man Drew Fielder on his first team - Fielder actually made the second-team. Dylan Andrews and Javan Buchanan made the MW honorable mention squad. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris and Skraby played Chris vs the Fans, talked to Mark Zeigler about the Aztecs in the Mountain West tournament, and Skraby had a Big 5!

On this BONUS EPISODE of CASCADE OF HISTORY, Feliks Banel speaks Jim Providenza, co-author (with the late Mike McLaughlin) of "Life Along The Tracks: Candid Stories From A Career Railroader." The book was published in March 2026 by the Basalt Books imprint of WSU Press in Pullman, Washington. "Life Along The Tracks: Candid Stories From A Career Railroader" is a collection of first-person anecdotes originally written by Mike McLaughlin about his decades working on railroads in the Northwest, the Mountain West and in other parts of the United States. McLaughlin was born in Seattle in the 1930s and passed away in 2012. His friend Jim Providenza made it a labor of love to edit Mike's work, gather photos and commission maps from their mutual friend Dave Clemens. The result is a highly readable, well-illustrated book unlike just about any other recent title devoted to railroad history. For more information about "Life Along The Tracks" from Basalt Books/WSU Press: https://wsupress.wsu.edu/product/life-along-the-tracks/ Links to more information as well as images related to most topics discussed on the show are often available at the CASCADE OF HISTORY Facebook page - we will also post information here about Jim Providenza's upcoming author appearances: http://www.facebook.com/groups/cascadeofhistory CASCADE OF HISTORY is broadcast LIVE most Sunday nights at 8pm Pacific Time via flagship station SPACE 101.1 FM in Seattle and gallantly streams everywhere via www.space101fm.org. The radio station broadcasts from studios at historic Magnuson Park – located in the former Master-at-Arms' quarters in the old Sand Point Naval Air Station - on the shores of Lake Washington in Seattle. Subscribe to the CASCADE OF HISTORY podcast via most podcast platforms and never miss regular weekly episodes of Sunday night broadcasts as well as frequent bonus episodes. "LIKE" the Cascade of History Facebook page and get updates and other stories throughout the week, and advance notice of live remote broadcasts taking place in your part of the Old Oregon Country.

Eric Frandsen and Jason Walker continue their discussion about the upcoming Mountain West men's basketball tournament, looking at potential upsets and teams to watch based on their current momentum.Updated court proceedings regarding Utah Valley and the WAC.

This RamNation Radio episode is brought to you by Pedersen Toyota, your Local Toyota Dealer Serving Fort Collins, Loveland, Windsor and Timnath for more than 50 years. It is also made possible by Ginger and Baker — our favorite restaurant(s) in all of Fort Collins, and Ram Zone (powered by the CSU Bookstore) — the best place to get all your Ram gear. Joel Cantalamessa and Mike Rowe breaking down a huge week for Colorado State: the Lady Rams gut out a 66–59 semifinal win over UNLV despite a scary Lexus Bargesser injury, setting up a win-and-in Mountain West title game vs Cinderella No. 9 seed Air Force. On the men's side, CSU's eight-game win streak ends with a frustrating, physical 78–67 loss to Boise State, and now the Rams enter the Mountain West Tournament as the No. 7 seed needing four wins in four days, starting with a tricky opener vs Fresno State and a potential quarterfinal showdown with San Diego State. We also hit the bigger conference storyline — the Mountain West flirting with one-bid territory — plus a quick look at title odds, CSU's path to a run, and early spring football tone-setters as Jim Mora opens camp with blunt standards, pressure, and a no-excuses mindset. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Janessa Arretche looks back at the women's defeat and the men's rematch with Air Force.

BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-FRIDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory to share three basketball storylines - the Boise State men draw well going into the Mountain West, why the Broncos are playing well and why the Boise State women are two wins away from the NCAA Tournament.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hour 1 of JJ & Alex with Jeremiah Jensen and Alex Kirry. College Hoops Rundown Nick Saban creates backlash with his comments on NIL Weekend Warriors

JJ & Alex with Jeremiah Jensen and Alex Kirry on March 9, 2026. College Hoops Rundown Nick Saban creates backlash with his comments on NIL Weekend Warriors Jake Scott, Utah Jazz pre half and postgame host and Jake & Ben NFL Blitz: Major moves are being made in NFL Free Agency  Sucks to be YOU! Cole Bagley, Utah Mammoth insider for KSL Sports Utah Mammoth at Chicago Blackhawks + MORE

The final season in the Mountain West has come to the final week. The #2 Seed San Diego State will need to win the conference tournament to reach the Big Dance. Sons of Montezuma will be making our way to Las Vegas for it all and we'll preview the Aztecs chances along with all the other matchups.

Top 3 Stories of the Day: Utah Jazz back to losing column with a loss at Milwaukee, Utah State wins Mountain West Regular Season, MacKenzie Weegar made his Utah Mammoth Debut

Eric Frandsen and Jason Walker go over their picks for All-Mountain West awards, including the tight race for MW Player of the Year between Mason Falslev and Dra Gibbs-Lawhorn.

Eric and Jason recap the exciting game between Utah State and New Mexico that resulted in an Aggie win and an outright Mountain West men's basketball championship for USU. The text chat gives their input with Eric and Jason answering questions on Utah State's win and a little about the All-MW awards. Also, they go over Utah State women's basketball's end to the season and how well Wes Brooks is doing in trying to turn the program around. 

The Utah State men's basketball team clinched the outright Mountain West regular-season championship and the No. 1 tournament seed with a 94-90 victory over New Mexico on Saturday. Led by 27 points from senior guard MJ Collins Jr., the Aggies finished the regular season 25-6, marking the program's first-ever fourth consecutive 25-win season. Hear postgame analysis and reaction from fans. 

Eric and Jason preview the de facto Mountain West championship game between Utah State and New Mexico that will take place on Saturday. The Aggies won by 20 in the first leg of this series played in The Pit. Will the Lobos be able to return the favor in the Spectrum? Jeff Goodman reported on March 6 that Jerrod Calhoun is one of Kansas State's top three targets for its new head coach. How worried should Aggie fans be over losing yet another head coach? Hear from Jerrod Calhoun himself from his media availability on Friday.

Eric Frandsen and Jason Walker are joined by Utah Mammoth studio host Adrian Denny to discuss the recent trade the Mammoth made to acquire defenseman MacKenzie Weegar from the Calgary Flames, and to go over the season so far and late-season/playoff prospects for the second-year franchise.And, after the interview, Eric and Jason continue to answer questions from the text line regarding Utah State's Saturday matchup with New Mexico and give a brief rooting guide for Aggie fans in regard to Mountain West games taking place this weekend.

BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-FRIDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory to share his top four storylines as the Broncos close out their regular season Saturday afternoon with a Mountain West basketball game at Colorado State. Bob's No. 1 storyline for Boise State: 3-point defense.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Eric Frandsen and Jason Walker discuss the race for the Mountain West men's basketball championship as it has been one of the strangest stories to unfold in the league's quarter century of history. It's newest champion, Utah State, was crowned while sitting on their couches at home and despite having lost three of their last four games. Losses by San Diego State and New Mexico have given the Aggies at minimum a share of the regular season title.Eric and Jason look at what the landscape of the Mountain West looks like now and how things can be best laid out for the Aggies in the conference tournament. And a discussion on how NCAA Tournament expansion might have helped mid-major teams in the past, but with where things are moving, it won't help them anymore.

The traditional March 1 release of the Sunbelt Conference fall football schedule has been delayed. According to one source, the league is waiting for incoming new member Louisiana Tech University to resolve its legal issues with its current affiliate, Conference USA. The Sunbelt Conference lost Texas State University to the Mountain West Conference beginning this fall.  That leaves a vacancy in the Sunbelt’s Western Division. That’s where Louisiana Tech was expected to step-in this fall. Except… The Bulldogs from Ruston, Louisiana remain in a legal “dog house” with their long-time partner, Conference USA. Until that issue is solved in the courthouse or out in the hallways with a big sack of cash, Louisiana Tech’s predicament has other members of the Sunbelt Conference twiddling their thumbs waiting for a final resolution. The Sunbelt Conference currently has 14 members.  Seven schools are in the Eastern Conference and seven are currently in the West.  However, Texas State is bolting for the Mountain West after baseball season ends. That leaves just six teams in the West if Louisiana Tech is unable to work out a suitable exit deal with Conference USA soon. The Sunbelt Conference wants to avoid having an “unbalanced” schedule in 2026 with seven East teams and only six in the West if Louisiana Tech doesn’t come aboard this fall. What a mess!  How did we get here? On July 15, 2025, a big celebration in Ruston was held announcing that Louisiana Tech was moving from Conference USA to the Sunbelt Conference no later than the fall of 2027.  The expectation was (and still is) that a deal could be reached with Conference USA which would allow Louisiana Tech to begin Sunbelt play this fall in 2026. As of today, neither Conference USA nor the Sunbelt Conference have released their 2026 football schedules.  That’s because no one knows where Louisiana Tech will be playing football and other sports beginning this fall. The Bulldogs joined Conference USA in 2013.  This rather far-flung conference was considered (at the time) to be a good fit. Prominent C-USA members in 2013 included UAB, Florida Atlantic, Marshall University, UNC-Charlotte, North Texas, Rice University, Old Dominion, Southern Miss, and UT-San Antonio. Every one of those nine schools has vacated C-USA in the past four years to join either the American Athletic Conference or the Sunbelt Conference. The University of Texas-El Paso (UTEP) will become yet another major defection from C-USA beginning this fall.  The Miners (members of Conference USA since 2005) are joining the Mountain West Conference (like Texas State of the Sunbelt Conference). Why did all of those teams leave C-USA? The television and media revenue offered by other conferences was substantially more than Conference USA’s most recent media contract to pay to its member schools. A majority of Louisiana Tech’s athletic supporters are ready to skedaddle from Conference USA’s geographically expansive league as quickly as possible. C-USA has added schools in recent years such as Liberty University (Lynchburg, Virginia – 1,000 miles from Ruston, LA) and the University of Delaware (1,321 miles each way from Ruston). Joining the Sunbelt Conference will allow Louisiana Tech to renew regional rivalries with UL-Monroe (35 miles via I-20), UL-Lafayette (185 miles south of Ruston), and even Southern Miss (240 miles to the southeast in Hattiesburg).  The travel savings for Louisiana Tech (along with the other Sunbelt schools) will be substantial across all sports. But… Athletic conferences and member schools sign long-term affiliation contracts which require a minimum notice period along with a hefty exit fee to allow the school to leave before the primary term ends. A payment of several million dollars for early termination is likely required for Louisiana Tech to leave Conference USA. With so many other universities bolting from Conference USA in recent years, the conference has pocketed millions in early exit fees.  They should be able to afford the finest attorneys to protect their best interests in court, if necessary. The other teams’ departures have left Louisiana Tech as one of C-USA’s top remaining draws. Conference USA appears to have no financial incentive to budge when it comes to allowing Louisiana Tech out of its contract. The Bulldogs’ departure could significantly diminish the current media value of Conference USA’s contract with its TV partners. C-USA signed a five-year media deal with CBS Sports Network and ESPN beginning in the fall of 2023.  That new media deal was signed around the same time that three former C-USA members (Marshall, Old Dominion, and Southern Miss) negotiated their own early exit deal to join the Sunbelt Conference in 2023. What if Conference USA’s current media deal calls for a payment reduction if one of its primary institutions (such as Louisiana Tech) left during the term of that contract? Keep that in mind as this game plays out. Then there is the issue of prior notice required to leave Conference USA According to previous reports, Conference USA’s agreement with Louisiana Tech required 14 months prior written notice.  Since Tech gave C-USA notice on or about July 15, 2025, that 14 month period will not be satisfied until September 15, 2026 (a few weeks into the 2026 football season). Most major college football conferences allow their teams to open with a series of non-conference opponents. Last fall, both the Sunbelt Conference and Conference USA member schools did not play their first conference game until Week #4 (Saturday, September 20, 2025). Based on this year’s calendar, Louisiana Tech could, conceivably, begin as a Sunbelt member in time for Week #4 on Saturday, September 26, 2026. But then… Conference USA surprised Louisiana Tech by filing a lawsuit in the state of Louisiana in November, 2025. The lawsuit asserted that Louisiana Tech misled Conference USA by intentionally delaying its exit announcement (mid-July, 2025) until after the school had already cashed its annual media revenue check from C-USA paid in late June. In addition to providing 14 months prior notice to leave, Louisiana Tech’s contract with Conference USA apparently called for the school to forfeit its share of media revenue (estimated at $3 to $4 million annually) for two years. Conference USA claims that Louisiana Tech (theoretically knowing that it was planning to leave C-USA) erred by accepting and cashing the late June media check. Are you confused enough yet? There has been very little news since Conference USA filed that lawsuit in November, 2025.  One local news outlet reported in mid-January that “conversations remain ongoing between C-USA and Louisiana Tech on a negotiated exit fee settlement”. That sounds nice, but we’re now into the month of March. The Sunbelt Conference football schedule remains on hold.  Conference USA’s football schedule has not been published yet, either.  However, Louisiana Tech’s logo remains firmly atop the C-USA athletics page banner even today. Conference USA is in no hurry to resolve this issue.  The conference “wins” if Louisiana Tech is forced to remain a part of the league (and part of its media agreement) through the 2026-2027 athletics year. Some good news and bad news Conference USA allowed the trio of Marshall, Old Dominion, and Southern Miss to exit prior to the start of the 2023 football season after they provided less than 12 months’ prior notice.  The three schools were able to negotiate a financial settlement with C-USA and left for greener pastures. That would seem encouraging to supporters of Louisiana Tech’s exit – even at this late hour. However, the departure of Marshall, Old Dominion, and Southern Miss came around the same time that C-USA’s was signing its new media deal with CBS Sports Network and ESPN. Louisiana Tech has been playing football in the major college division since 1987. It is now a nationally known sports brand. Conference USA likely touted Louisiana Tech as one of its (pardon my pun again) “big dogs” in the league’s new media package starting in 2023. There is a chance that implications with C-USA’s media contract may (or may not) become another snag in the negotiations between the conference and Louisiana Tech. Conference USA can afford to wait this game out.  They have no reason to budge anytime soon. Louisiana Tech has a tough and expensive business decision to make It can opt to pony-up and pay a ransom to exit Conference USA to join the Sunbelt this fall. This might involve the school’s major athletics donors, bankers, and (perhaps) even a Sunbelt Conference “angel” to help finance a loan to be paid-back through future Sunbelt media revenues. Or Louisiana Tech can say that the early exit price being asked by C-USA was simply too high.  Fans and alumni (like me) would be disappointed in having to wait until 2027 to begin Sunbelt Conference play in football.  Future Sunbelt intrastate foes like UL-Monroe and UL-Lafayette will also lose by such a delay. It’s time to make a deal – or not – quickly. We can handle the truth! The post Louisiana Tech – Who’ll Let the Dogs Out? appeared first on SwampSwamiSports.com.

BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-FRIDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory to share his top four storylines as the Broncos close out their regular season Saturday afternoon with a Mountain West basketball game at Colorado State. Bob's No. 1 storyline for Boise State: 3-point defense.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Scott Garrard and Ajay Salveson sit down with Utah State men's basketball head coach Jerrod Calhoun and senior guard MJ Collins at Ruby's Pizzeria and Grill on March 5, 2026 in Logan as the Aggies get set to take on New Mexico for the Mountain West regular season title Saturday March 7th.

After a short break, hosts Kevin and Ciarnan return to tackle a wild mix of college football news and their signature shenanigans. The episode opens with reflections on Notre Dame legend Lou Holtz's passing and his legacy, followed by reactions to recent FBS realignments: Sacramento State's surprising move to the MAC and North Dakota State joining the Mountain West. NIL deals and corporate sponsorships on jerseys spark a passionate debate about the sanctity of college football. Finally, the duo dive into their March bracket: “Mascots You Wouldn't Trust Around Your Kids.” From live animals to unsettling costumed characters, they break down which mascots are the most suspect, culminating in a showdown between two 2025 preseason Natty Picks! 0:00:00 – Welcome back, offseason recap, and Lou Holtz tribute 0:06:00 – Sacramento State's move to FBS; MAC realignment opinions 0:12:00 – North Dakota State to Mountain West; FCS to FBS dynamics 0:18:00 – NFL Combine reactions, athletic freaks, and skeptic takes 0:24:00 – NIL sponsor patches: Arkansas/college corporatization rant 0:30:00 – Enron Y2K Bowl dreams and bracket segment intro 0:36:00 – Mascots you wouldn't trust: bracket reveals and first round 0:42:00 – Mascot debates continue: Elite Eight and unsettling opinions 0:48:00 – Championship round 0:54:00 – Closing thoughts, upcoming bracket tease, and outro

Drew talks about a big win vs Air Force and getting ready for the Mountain West torunament.

Jason Walker and Eric Frandsen continue the discussion from the first hour about Utah State's loss to UNLV before jumping into talking about other Mountain West basketball games from Tuesday along with the Colorado State at New Mexico game taking place Wednesday. Other topics include:Utah Jazz loss to Denver and how well the scrubs of the team did against a contender.The Big 12 is trying to innovate with a new glass LED court. Is it the future of basketball playing surfaces?There are reports of FBS administrators being increasingly interested in consolidating media rights into one league-wide effort as opposed to every conference fending for itself. Is that a realistic scenario with big names still opposing such an idea?

This streaking RamNation Radio episode is brought to you by Pedersen Toyota, your Local Toyota Dealer Serving Fort Collins, Loveland, Windsor and Timnath for more than 50 years. It is also made possible by Ginger and Baker — our favorite restaurant(s) in all of Fort Collins, and Ram Zone (powered by the CSU Bookstore) — the best place to get all your Ram gear. Colorado State has won eight straight following a huge 82-74 win at New Mexico. Joel and Mike break down the Rams' dominating performance with their elite shooting, big-man threes, improved defense, and clutch late-game composure. The guys dive into what's fueled the historic turnaround from 3-8 to one of the hottest teams in the country, the turnover concern that could derail a Vegas run, and how Mountain West seeding chaos shapes up heading into the regular season finale against Boise State. Plus, a quick look at the red-hot CSU women's hoops team heading into their conference tourney, as well as David Roddy's return to Colorado on a two-way deal with the Nuggets. March is here — and down the court we thunder! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jerry Palm, PalmBrackets.com, shares his thoughts on UNM and the Mountain West. What should we be watching for this weekend? Fans are frustrated with what the Lobos are running. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-FRIDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory to preview the final home basketball game of the regular season. The Broncos finish at Colorado State on Saturday before diving into the Mountain West tournament in Las Vegas next week.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Boise State basketball hosts San Diego State on Tuesday night - it could be the final Mountain West event for many Bronco fans, what was your favorite moment of the Mountain West era and did you get what you wanted during a 15-year run in the league, Bob previews Boise State-San Diego State in Bronco Focus, Boise State football New Player Spotlight: WR Akeem Wright, following top NCAA storylines - can a team from the West (Arizona?) finally win a national basketball title and what are our expectations for the Big Sky tournament in Downtown Boise, what are the Seahawks planning to do at running back (George Holani is signed, but the Super Bowl MVP is not)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Plus: Nevada kids help train the burgeoning drone workforce; Mountain West home insurance rates keep rising; and what to see, hear, and do in Nevada through the next week.

THE CROSSROADS is a gripping, family-centered mystery for both loyal fans and newcomers. Readers love Joe Pickett—a likeable, dogged hero who always tries to do the right thing—and this time, his three daughters share the spotlight. Set against the fierce beauty of the modern West, where energy empires, cartels, and powerful families vie for control of the land, Box delivers a timely, emotionally charged thriller about family, loyalty, and the cost of standing for what's right in a world where corruption runs deep.At the heart of C.J. Box's appeal is his creation of game warden, Joe Pickett, an unlikely hero who has nonetheless become one of the most beloved protagonists in contemporary crime fiction. Joe is not a hard-drinking big-city detective or a noir antihero; he's a polite, hard-working game warden in rural Wyoming, a family man who “lives paycheck to paycheck” and is deeply fond of his wife and daughters (no brooding lone wolf clichés here). He's human and fallible – he sometimes screws up, doubts himself, or gets in over his head – but he always tries to do the right thing. That said, he's encountered some very grisly scenes and insane villains. And game wardens are unique because they can legitimately be involved in just about every major event or situation that involves the outdoors and the rough edges of the rural new west.C. J. Box is the #1 New York Times of twenty-six Joe Pickett novels, eight stand-alone novels, and a story collection. He has won the Edgar, Anthony, Macavity, Gumshoe, and two Barry awards, as well as the French Prix Calibre .38, the Western Heritage Award for Literature, and two Spur Awards. An avid outdoorsman, Box has hunted, fished, hiked, ridden, and skied throughout Wyoming and the Mountain West. He has been executive producer on shows based on his books, including ABC TV's Big Sky and Joe Pickett on Paramount+.#cjbox#speakingofwriterspodcast#authorpodcast#joepickett#bookpodcast

Today's podcast is the full two-hour show of the Full Court Press with Eric Frandsen and Jason Walker. The over-the-air portion went only 30 minutes, but the full audio that was recorded is posted here. Topics include:Preview of Utah State at UNLV for men's basketballAudio from Jerrod Calhoun, his press conference from Monday where he gave his thoughts on the upcoming matchupOther games in the Mountain West happening on Tuesday and Wednesday and their potential impactThe role of momentum in NCAA basketball and whether games late in the season should matter more than the early seasonBracketology, especially in relation to Miami (Ohio) and their hopes for getting into the NCAA Tournament if they don't complete an undefeated seasonUtah State women's sports, including the extension for gymnastics head coach Kristin White and the investment the athletics department has made into women's soccer.

Utah State suffered its worst loss of the season, a 92-65 blowout, at the hands of UNLV. The Aggies have now been swept on the season by the Rebels and have lost 3 of their last 4 games amidst an attempt at a Mountain West title run. Eric and Jason will break down the defeat, analyzing what went so horribly wrong and if Utah State can recover in time for the regular season finale and potentially another rematch with the troublesome Rebels in the Mountain West Tournament

BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-FRIDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory to share his thoughts on the final week of the regular season for Mountain West basketball. Boise State hosts San Diego State on Tuesday and plays at Colorado State on Saturday. What are the top storylines for the other top teams in the league?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Boise State QB Taylen Green turns in record-setting performance at NFL Combine - how does that impact your feelings in Boise, recap of OL Kage Casey (Boise State) and TE Kenyon Sadiq (Idaho Falls) at the Combine, Jaguars guard Ezra Cleveland joins the show to talk about his Boise State days and his Combine memories, Bob (Bronco Focus) sets up the final week of regular season play for Mountain West basketball, Weekend Winners & LosersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hour 1 of JJ & Alex with Jeremiah Jensen and Alex Kirry. College Hoops Round-up BYU Spring Football Weekend Warriors

JJ & Alex with Jeremiah Jensen and Alex Kirry on March 2, 2026. College Hoops Round-up BYU Spring Football Weekend Warriors Utah Jazz vs Denver Nuggets NFL Blitz: Latest from the locals at the NFL Combine Sucks to be YOU! Jay Stevens, host of the Utah Puck Report Denver is still a contender for the NBA Utah Jazz vs Denver Nuggets