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The Southeastern 16 crew of Graham Doty, Jay Greeson and Chris Lee break down host Clemson's draw in an NCAA baseball regional. Topics include: Clemson's offense gets on base throughout the lineup, with potential MLB first-round center fielder Cam Cannarella providing a dynamic presence in center field, Dominic Listi (.506 OBP) making for the lineup's toughest out, and Jacob Jarrell (15 HR) and Collin Priest (12) providing power. Workhorse right-hander Aidan Knaak and ace relievers Lucas Mahlstedt, Jacob McGovern and Reed Garris giving the Tigers aces on the mound. West Virginia was the Big 12's regular-season champion, but faded late in the season. Outfielder Kyle West (.354/500/.628, 10 HR) led a balanced offense that stole 105 bases. Griffin Kirn, Jack Kartsonas and Reese Bassinger give the Mountaineers a trio of durable, effective pitchers that give WVU a shot to advance. Kentucky played nearly everyone competitively and even took a series at Tennessee. The Wildcats' back-end bullpen troubles prevented a better record, but coach Nick Mingione is one of the best on the business and gets a lot out of a lineup that bunts, runs and puts pressure on defenses. Left fielder Cole Hage is a standout, shortstop Tyler Bell turned down Big League money to come to campus and starred as a freshman this year, and weekend starters Nic McCay's experience and crafty lefty-hander Ben Cleaver make the Wildcats a tough out. South Carolina Upstate is one of the tournament's toughest four-seeds, thanks to an offense that hit .319/.422/.530, with slugger Scott Newman (18 HR) leading the way. Ace Amp Phillips makes the Spartans a threat to pull an upset against one of the three Power 4 teams in the regional.

Treysen Eaglestaff has a story. The self-described chubby high school kid has blossomed into one of college basketball's top scorers. That's why his entrance into the transfer portal produced numerous scholarship offers, which included Kentucky, Kansas, Gonzaga and South Carolina.  Instead of 'blue bloods", Eaglestaff chose the Gold and Blue of West Virginia and will be part of Coach Ross Hodge's debut season.In this episode, Eaglestaff shares his obsession with improving and an improbable journey from North Dakota to Morgantown. 

The Mountaineers are in the NCAA Tournament for the third time in as many years and look to make some noise in South Carolina. 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

Nathan Adrian says it's time. The former Mountaineer basketball standout recently celebrated his 30th birthday.  He still loves the game that's taken him around the world to play, but his body is hurting. In this episode, Adrian talks about his recent season in Japan and his future plans.  It's a fun and informative episode about how the game of basketball transformed Adrian's life on and off the court. Listener questions and comments complete the show. 

The postseason officially begins Thursday for the Big 12 champion Mountaineers, who dropped five of their final six conference games to end the regular season. Under first-year skipper Steve Sabins, can WVU correct its course in time to make a run in Arlington? Doing so could guarantee the return of postseason baseball to Kendrick Family Ballpark. Hosts Nick Farrell and Ryan Decker preview the conference tournament and discuss the latest NCAA Tournament projections for the Mountaineers. 

Bret and Adam get to know Chad Sutton, App State's new volleyball coach and look ahead to the baseball team's trip to the Sun Belt tournament this week. Plus, is it ok for an adult to bring a glove to a baseball game? We discuss while recapping Bret's baseball excursion to Chicago. #DSOTDPSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Sometimes you just have "stuff" to talk about. Welcome to episode 636 of 3 Guys Before The Game.  It's an episode that covers a number of topics in the ever-changing world of WVU football and basketball. The "Guys" dig into the latest roster additions and jump into the latest basketball and baseball news. Listener questions and comments complete the episode. 

In this week's coaching conversation, Mount St Mary's head coach Donny Lind joins the Basketball Podcast to share insights on exceeding expectations.Donny Lind just completed his first season as the Head Men's Basketball Coach at Mount St. Mary's University. In his debut season (2024-2025), Lind orchestrated a remarkable turnaround for the Mountaineers. Picked 11th out of 13 teams in the MAAC preseason poll, Lind guided the team to a 23-13 overall record and a 12-8 mark in conference play, finishing tied for fourth in the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference.The season was highlighted by a run through the MAAC Tournament, where the Mountaineers secured victories over Marist, Merrimack, and ultimately Iona in the championship game. This MAAC Tournament title marked the university's first championship in any sport since becoming a full MAAC member and earned them an automatic bid to the 2025 NCAA Tournament.In the NCAA Tournament, the #16-seeded Mountaineers achieved the program's third-ever NCAA Tournament win with an 83-72 First Four victory over #16 seed American. Their inspiring tournament journey concluded in the First Round against #1 seed Duke.Donny Lind's impressive first year at the helm has garnered him recognition as a finalist for the Joe B. Hall Award, which honors the top first-time head coach in Division I college basketball. The team's 23 wins represent the highest win total for the program as a Division I institution and the most wins in a season for Mount St. Mary's since the 1986-87 season. Notably, his First Four victory also gave him the most wins for a first-year head coach in the Mount's history, surpassing the legendary Jim Phelan's first-year record.Before taking the head coaching position at Mount St. Mary's, Lind built a strong foundation as an assistant coach at several programs:VCU (Video Coordinator, 2010-2013): Lind began his post-graduate career at VCU, contributing through film analysis, analytics, and assisting with player development under Shaka Smart.Mount St. Mary's (Assistant Coach, 2013-2016): In his first stint at Mount St. Mary's, Lind served as the recruiting coordinator and helped assemble what is considered the winningest class in school history. The team won the NEC Tournament and reached the NCAA Tournament during his time. The Mountaineers consistently led the NEC in key offensive categories during his tenure.Radford University (Assistant Coach, 2016-2021): Working under Mike Jones, Lind was part of a staff that led Radford to back-to-back Big South regular-season titles (2018-19, 2019-20) and the 2017-18 Big South Tournament title, resulting in the program's first NCAA Tournament win in the First Four. He was recognized as a Top 50 Impactful Low Major Coach in Division I.UNC Greensboro (Assistant Coach, 2021-2024): Lind continued his successful assistant coaching career at UNC Greensboro, again under Mike Jones. The Spartans earned a #2 seed in the SoCon during his tenure.Donny Lind's return to Mount St. Mary's has already proven to be a significant success, marked by a conference championship and an NCAA Tournament victory in his very first season as a head coach. His ability to connect with players and implement an effective coaching strategy has clearly resonated with the team, setting a promising trajectory for the program's future.

As baseball enters the last series of the regular season, slugger Juan Correa joins the podcast to discuss the team's push toward the postseason. Plus, we recap last week's postseason performances for softball and track and field. Finally, don't forget to tell us why Bret Strelow is a gem in your reviews of the show on your favorite podcast app! #DSOTDPSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

University of North Carolina Athletics Director Bubba Cunningham's email inbox was full of angry West Virginia University fans in the days after Selection Sunday. Cunningham, also the chairman of the selection committee for the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament, oversaw the decision to leave the Mountaineers out in favor of the Tar Heels. WRAL's Brian Murphy explains what we learned from these newly-released emails.

As softball enters the Sun Belt tournament, we catch up with first team all-conference shortstop Grace Barrett. Plus, the guys discuss highlights of the spring tour, baseball's penultimate regular season series, track's upcoming competition in the conference championships and some cringeworthy moments of embarrassment from their past. #DSOTDPSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The list of coaches Travis Trickett has worked with is jaw-dropping.  Imagine being mentored by Bobby Bowden, Nick Sabin, Jimbo Fisher and Rich Rodriguez. That group, which has combined to win 10 national championships and 40 conference titles, makes Trickett an invaluable resource as he returns to the WVU football program. In this episode, Trickett explains his decision to return to Morgantown and the rebuilding of the WVU roster. It's an informative inside look into a massive roster rebuild and how it will come together. 

On the latest edition of The Gold and Blue Nation Podcast, Ryan Decker and Kevin Redfern recap an up-and-down weekend for the WVU baseball team against Texas Tech that ended with another series win for the Mountaineers.

As he preps for year two with the Tampa Bay Bucs, Tyrek Funderburk joins the pod to review year one in the NFL and reflect on his time in Boone. Plus, Bret recaps the APPSPY's and Adam's boasts about his laser tag heroics. Finally, the guys set the stage for the final weekend of the regular season in softball, baseball's trip to Coastal Carolina and a bid to the postseason NIT for women's tennis. #DSOTDPSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jasper Floyd will tell you that prayers are answered.Floyd's prayers to play at a "Power Four" conference school were answered this month when he accepted a scholarship offer from West Virginia.  The Florida native will join his North Texas coach Ross Hodge and teammate Brenen Lorient in Morgantown. Floyd's path to Morgantown is a story of persistence and determination.  He made two stops at the junior college level before playing at Fairfield and North Texas. In this episode, Floyd shares the story of his journey and goals as a Mountaineer. Listener questions and comments complete the episode. 

Mountaineer baseball pitcher Jack Kartsonas on his team's hot streak and his performance over the weekend at UCF. Ripley head baseball coach Shane Casto on the new format for the SSAC playoffs. 

https://www.magicmind.com/CRWAPR⁠ Discount Code: CRWAPR On episode 220 of the #crw podcast, there are #WVU transfer updates aplenty for both #WVUfootball and #WVUbasketball. Additionally, we discuss the NFL landing spots for former Mountaineers plus detail the coaching staff that Coach Hodge is assembling!  #westvirginia #WVUMountaineers #WestVirginiaMountaineers #WestVirginiaBasketball #westvirginiafootball

He hasn't played a game yet for West Virginia University, but Honor Huff has certainly made a memorable first impression. The Brooklyn native, who led the nation in three-point shooting last season, joins the "Guys" for an entertaining and informative conversation.  The Tennesee-Chatanooga transfer explains his frenetic recruitment once entering the transfer portal and why he chose WVU. It's an insightful and fun visit with a key member of WVU's new class of recruits. Listener questions and comments complete the episode.

D1Baseball and ESPN college baseball analyst/broadcaster Mike Rooney returns for his latest visit on the Gold and Blue Nation Podcast, presented by Mountain State Oral and Facial Surgery. Host Ryan Decker gets Rooney's insight and analysis on the Mountaineers and head coach Steve Sabins with four weeks remaining in the regular season. 

WVU basketball recruit Honor Huff with an entertaining and insightful conversation. 

New Name, Same Podcast ! Well...Daniel and Will got a bit too busy, but we're back for our third season. Thank you for downloading the Outdoor Therapy Centre Podcast with the super fun Becky Robbins!About BeckyBecky Robbins lives in Western Washington, a fourth generation resident and descendant of settlers who came to this land, land that belongs to and has been tended by the Coast Salish, Duwamish, Suquamish, and Tulalip tribal people. Becky is both a steward and lover of this land. She loves her work as an ecotherapist, naturalist, outdoor adventurer and educator. Becky spends equal time in the mystical and practical worlds, with earth-based spirituality and shamanism to scientific research-based practices in her work and personal life. Becky has a passion for people and learning, as well as collaborating with colleagues!You can find Becky on Instagram @beautyeverywherepnw and her website https://innerphoenix.netBecky owns a private therapy practice where she sees individual adult clients of all ages. She offers both continuing education classes for therapists and education for the general public on nature and spiritual topics applied to our steps and growth along life's journey. And she volunteers as a steward for local parks and through the Mountaineers (http://www.mountaineers.org) by leading hikes, nature and mindfulness walks, backpacking trips, and other fun adventures.

As the track and field team preps for the Penn Relays this weekend, pole vaulter Matthew Gray joins the podcast to share his experience in Philadelphia so far and the art of pole vaulting. Plus, Bret and Adam review the latest with spring sports, including the start of the tennis conference tournament where App holds the 2-seed and enters on a 10-match winning streak. Finally, Adam recaps his experience going head to head against former App State golfer Andrew Furr. #DSOTDPSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

A recap of the day's sports news ... a new WVU football recruit ... a hire within the WVU basketball staff ... a WVU golf update from the Big 12 Championship. 

Clarksburg native and award-winning broadcaster Mike Patrick has died.  Kevin Kiley talks about Patricks love of WVU sports. Kyle Wiggs joins the show to discuss a new television special on Jefferson baseball coach John Lowery. 

WVU basketball roster update. Who had the single hottest single game performance in WVU history. How are WVU fans dealing with unprecedented changes in college sports?  

There really isn't an offseason in college football and basketball. The games may be over for now, but roster movement has become a season of its own. In this episode, the "Guys" discuss roster changes for WVU football and basketball along with revenue- sharing plans and NIL opportunities for college athletes. Listener comments and questions complete the episode. 

In this episode of The Nerdy Photographer Podcast, we had the privilege of sitting down with photographer Alex Bogaard, whose work is as much about connection and respect as it is about stunning imagery. Alex shares his approach to photography as a way to honor the cultures, people, and wildlife he encounters on his journeys around the world. Whether he's capturing the vibrant traditions of a remote community or documenting the quiet majesty of wildlife in their natural habitats, Alex emphasizes the importance of approaching every subject with reverence and care. We dive into the stories behind his travels, the challenges of balancing artistry with responsibility, and the steps he takes to ensure his work leaves a positive impact. From building genuine relationships with the people he photographs to practicing ethical wildlife photography, Alex's insights are a reminder that photography can be a tool for connection and conservation. This episode is a must-listen for anyone looking to create meaningful work while treading lightly and respectfully in the world. Tune in to hear Alex's inspiring journey and learn how you, too, can approach your photography with purpose. Episode Promos This episode of The Nerdy Photographer Podcast contains promos for the following: Nerdy Photographer Photography Resources - https://nerdyphotographer.com/resources Nerdy Photographer YouTube Channel - https://youtube.com/@CaseyFatchett Support The Nerdy Photographer Want to help The Nerdy Photographer Podcast? Here are a few simple (and mostly free) ways you support the show: Subscribe to the podcast! Tell your friends about the podcast Sign up for the newsletter - https://nerdyphotographer.com/newsletter Buy a print from the print shop - https://caseyfatchettphotography.pic-time.com/art Follow on Instagram - https://instagram.com/thenerdyphoto Follow on Threads - https://threads.net/@thenerdyphoto Follow in Tiktok - https://tiktok.com/@thenerdyphoto Subscribe to our YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@CaseyFatchett Get some Nerdy Photographer merchandise - https://www.teepublic.com/stores/nerdy-photographer If you're feeling extra generous, check out our support page - https://nerdyphotographer.com/support-nerdy-photographer/ About My Guest Alex Bogaard, a seasoned photographer with two decades of experience, finds inspiration in nature's ever-changing landscapes, capturing their fleeting beauty across the globe. Balancing his role as an insurance executive with his passion for photography and the outdoors, Bogaard's commitment to environmental stewardship shines through as a Summit Member of The Mountaineers, advocating for responsible recreation and conservation efforts. You can view Alex's work at https://alexbogaard.com/ and on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/alexbogaard/ About The Podcast The Nerdy Photographer Podcast is written and produced by Casey Fatchett. Casey is a professional photographer in the New York City / Northern New Jersey with more than 20 years of experience. He just wants to help people and make them laugh. You can view Casey's wedding work at https://fatchett.com or his non-wedding work at https://caseyfatchettphotography.com    If you have any questions or comments about this episode or any other episodes, OR if you would like to ask a photography related question or have ideas for a topic for a future episode, please reach out to us at https://nerdyphotographer.com/contact    

A new recruiting name for WVU basketball.WVU Volleyball coach Jen Greeny joins the show. Glenville State Wrestling coach Dylan Cottrell on winning the MEC Coach of the Year award for the third consecutive year. 

WVU basketball and football recruiting updates. Charleston Scholarship Dinner preview with Andy Richardson.

Send us a textThe Mazey's are back on the mic! Why did it take so long? Maybe because Amanda has been around Randy enough & hasn't wanted to sit across from him...or maybe life is just crazy with 2 teens. Probably the first option. hahaThe Mazey's talk about helping out a local charity, how WVU Baseball is the hottest team, the outdoors & why Randy looks like a toddler these days in restaurants. Enjoy this latest edition of Mazey Days brought to you by Vision Homes! Building you a house you're proud to call home.  

Fresh off a complete game shutout and a conference player of the week nod, senior pitcher Caleb Cross joins the pod to discuss his sensational performance over his last three starts. We also get into the details of how he battled back from injuries, both serious and silly. Plus, Bret and Adam review the latest with spring sports, recap the Battle At The Rock and preview Adam's upcoming showdown with a former App State golfer. #DSOTDPSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

WVU announces the signing Jasper Floyd to the men's basketball team. The WVU football roster decreases in size. WVU players have struggled in the WNBA.

WVU baseball sweeps Houston ... WVU basketball adds recruits

WVU baseball coach Steve Sabins and WVU women's basketball coach Mark Kellogg join the show. 

WVU Golf Coach Sean Covich previews the Mountaineer Invitational WVU basketball updateJoe Brocato with a high school baseball update

History is being made when it comes to the rosters of college football teams. Coaches are being asked to reduce their roster to 105 to meet the House Settlement requirement. That means some players must unexpectedly find a new school. Meanwhile, the roster is slowly growing for the new WVU men's basketball coach, Ross Hodge.  In this episode, the "Guys" debate the "new world" of roster management and provide analytics on the new basketball commits. Listener questions and comments complete the episode. 

Bret and Adam welcome NFL veteran and App State football alumnus Sam Martin to discuss his time in Boone and returning to North Carolina as a member of the Carolina Panthers. Plus, the guys set the table for a big sports weekend on the mountain. #DSOTDPSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Chris Blakeley, associate head coach at Allen High School in Texas, with a scouting report on WVU recruit DJ Thomas. WVU lands another head coach in the college basketball world. Big Dollars for JT Toppin.

The 24th men's basketball coach in West Virginia University history is on the job. Ross Hodge was formally introduced on Thursday morning.  He shared his thoughts and philosophy on the game of basketball and his future vision of the WVU program. In this episode, the "Guys" share their thoughts on the Hodge press conference and what it means for Mountaineer Nation. 

It has been 17 years since Rich Rodriguez coached on Mountaineer Field with fans in the stands.  That streak will end on Saturday when the Mountaineers collide in the Gold & Blue Showcase.  It will give Rodriguez and staff a final chance to evaluate the roster.  It's also the last chance for players to shine before the roster is reduced.  New rules will allow for just 105 roster spots starting next season.  That's a reduction of about 20 players from the current system. In this episode, Brad and Tony talk with Coach Rodriguez about the current state of the program and changes that will be made in the next several months. Listener questions and comments complete the episode. 

After keeping fans waiting for more than a year, the American Southwest Conference finally had something to say about its membership situation, and it did so with a bang, swiping two teams from the Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference to shore up its membership and bring it back to six for the fall of 2026. Who does that affect? It affects the SCAC folks, who were on the way to getting an automatic bid to the NCAA playoffs, and we'll hear more about the reaction of the conference when we sit down with conference commissioner Dwayne Hanberry on this edition of the D3football.com Around the Nation Podcast. Plus ... This edition of the podcast is sponsored by GameStrat: The Most Reliable & Fastest In-Game Video Replay System on The Market. D-III football coaches should click here to learn more. Plus, the two schools that are going back to the ASC are doing so, apparently $4 million richer apiece. But for Schreiner, this represents a big leap up in competition for a program which hasn't even played a game yet! Schreiner isn't set to play a varsity game until 2026, but the Mountaineers' timeline just got altered a bit. We talk with Schreiner's head coach -- Keith Allen, the second coach in this young program's history -- about how that changes things for him, one month into his tenure. And more change in Division III this upcoming season includes, of course, the fact that there won't be nearly as many fifth-year players. That's the case all over now that the extra year of eligibility because of the COVID pandemic has largely worked its way through the system. At Coe, they'll feel the loss of two seniors classes at once, and coach Tyler Staker tells us how they'll adjust and what's expected of the student-athletes who need to step up in 2025. A lot of news happened in the past month aside from the ASC/SCAC as well, and we'll talk through it all, including the upcoming NESCAC presidents' meeting, the new Cortland coach, our soon-to-become Division III schools in Azusa Pacific and St. Francis (Pa.), and which one of those said it will dominate Division III. Plus, with two brand-new football programs coming online in the Conference of New England in the fall, where would the CONE likely rank? Stat of the Week in March? Conference rankings in March? Patrick and Greg cover it all in the latest edition of the D3football.com Around the Nation podcast. 

The search is over. Ross Hodge, the current head coach at North Texas, will become the 24th head men's basketball coach in West Virginia University history. The 44-year-old Hodge, a Dallas native, will arrive in Morgantown once the season is complete for the Mean Green, who are in the Final Four of the NIT. In seven seasons as a head coach, Hodge has won 80% of his games.  His current squad is 27-8 heading into next week's NIT semifinal game against UC Irvine. In this episode, the "Guys" discuss the hire and dig into the analytics of what WVU basketball will look like under Hodge. Listener questions and comments complete the show. 

College basketball's coaching carousel is rolling. WVU Athletic Director Wren Baker will make the decision on who will serve as the Mountaineers new head coach.  Candidates are being vetted, and formal interviews have begun. Monday marked the one-year anniversary of the hiring of Darian DeVries who unexpectedly resigned last week.In this episode, the "Guys" discuss possible coaching scenarios and preview the WVU women's NCAA tournament game against North Carolina. Listener questions and comments complete the episode. 

The clock is on AGAIN for West Virginia Athletic Director Wren Baker. The search to find a replacement for Darian DeVries is Baker's fifth (basketball and football) in the last 24 months. That likely means this won't be a long search.  There's a built-in familiarity with candidates since only 51 weeks have passed since Baker last went to the market for a new men's coach. In this episode, the "Guys" discuss the impact of DeVries' departure and the future of WVU basketball. Listener questions and texts complete the episode. 

Duke now knows who they will face in the first round of the NCAA tournament. It will be Mount St. Mary's, a small MAAC school in Maryland. The Mountaineers won their play-in game on the back of a great performance by both of their big men after American's best big got hurt. The Duke Basketball Roundup watched the game and also dug into their deep archive of game tape to bring you all you need to know about this team and how it may present challenges to the Blue Devils. And after the break, Jason and Donald dive into a few topics with some quick hitters including: Cooper Flagg making all the the All-American teams; The controversy over UBNC AD Bubba Cunningham being chair of the NCAA Selection Committee; The NIT inviting too many teams; And NC State unofficially hiring Will Wade as their next coach. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Emergency podcast with reaction to Darian DeVries' departure to Indiana.

Rob and Kelvin explain why the West Virginia governor planning to sue the NCAA over the Mountaineers getting left out of the NCAA Tournament in favor of North Carolina is a fool’s errand, share their thoughts on the Cincinnati Bengals breaking the bank to keep Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins, tell us why Sam Darnold’s deal with the Seahawks is even worse than we thought and take a trip out to Shekel City for Rob’s nightly bets.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rob and Kelvin explain why the West Virginia governor planning to sue the NCAA over the Mountaineers getting left out of the NCAA Tournament in favor of North Carolina is a fool’s errand, discuss why MLB holding a de factor Opening Day in Tokyo was a logical move and tell us why they're both rooting against Rick Pitino and St John's in the upcoming NCAA Tournament. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's show we have MORE tourney talk - UNC is under fire for their inclusion, all while West Virginia's governor is suing the NCAA. Plus, Torres lists 5 teams that could make a SURPRISE run and shares some early portal rumors and whispers. UNC AD under fire (3:00): Torres opens the show with fallout from Selection Sunday - as UNC AD is UNDER FIRE as the Tar Heels got the last spot. Is it fair or not?! Plus, what do we make of the West Virginia governor suing the NCAA over the Mountaineers exclusion?! Five teams that can surprise in the NCAA Tournament (29:00): Torres will make his OFFICIAL NCAA Tournament picks on the next show, but today he shares five teams that could make SURPRISE runs in the Big Dance. From Pat Kelsey's Louisville squad to Will Wade's McNeese Cowboys, who's being slept on this March? Early Portal Talk (47:30): Finally, Torres wraps by talking portal. College basketball's NCAA transfer window isn't even open yet - yet a couple big names have already entered. Get a 150 percent deposit match with our friends from BetUSTV Join the Aaron Torres Pod Survivor Pool - pick one game every day, to win THOUSANDS in CASH PRIZES! Going to NCAA Tournament games - at SeatGeek you can use code "TORRES" and get $20 off your first purchase! Fioboc is giving listeners of the Aaron Torres Pod 20% on their next purchase - for their FULL STORE of beautiful new clothes: Check out their entire store here Also, thank you to Caulipuffs, the healthy, yet delicious snack that is taking over your grocery isle! For more details - visit CauliPuffs.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Initial disbelief has become anger for Mountaineer Nation.The NCAA selection committee's snub of West Virginia's basketball team has become a national story.  The sounds of discontent will soon be squelched by cheering when tournament games begin, but WVU's tournament denial will forever be a scar for Mountaineer fans. In this episode, the "Guys" vent their frustration with a series of facts and figures that make the committee's decision even more head-shaking. Listener questions and comments complete the show.