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Send us Fan MailOne of the newest additions to UConn Football joins the podcast as quarterback Cooper Newman discusses his decision to commit to the Huskies and what fans can expect when he arrives in Storrs.Cooper shares what stood out during his visit to UConn, why the opportunity to play for Coach Jason Candle was so appealing, and his early thoughts on joining a deep quarterback room.We also dive into Cooper's relationship with Jon Gruden and his now famous commitment video. Plus, Cooper talks about being just 20 passing touchdowns away from breaking the Tennessee high school state record, the biggest keys to leadership at the quarterback position, and the traits he hopes to bring to the UConn program.And yes, we couldn't let him leave without discussing his favorite ride at his hometown amusement park, Dollywood.

With Torres on vacation, he begins his "College Basketball Off-Season Grades" series - talking UConn! The Huskies return several key pieces off last year's national runner's up, crushed the portal and have a star freshman you need to know. Here's why the Huskies are AGAIN built to win it all in 2026-2027! (This series will continue all June long, talking Kentucky, UNC, Louisville and others so make sure to lock in!) 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

This episode's Community Champion Sponsor is Ossur. To learn more about their ‘Responsible for Tomorrow' Sustainability Campaign, and how you can get involved: CLICK HEREEpisode Overview: Too many independent practices are being sold not because they failed, but because they never had the systems to succeed on their own terms.Paul Vigario is tackling this reality as founder and CEO of SurfCT.For over 25 years, Paul has helped more than 12,000 practices generate over $36 billion in healthcare revenue by combining visionary brand development, intelligent technology, and intentional patient experience design.His work proves that private practices don't need to consolidate to compete. They need the opportunity and guidance to modernize.From transforming a $2 million endodontics office into a $20 million national brand to helping doctors build automated, scalable legacy practices, Paul brings a blueprint for what independent healthcare can become.Join us to discover how SurfCT is redefining what's possible for private practice owners ready to think boldly and build to endure. Let's go!Episode Highlights:Paul Vigario built SurfCT from a UConn dorm room idea into a firm serving 12,000 practices globally.Independent practices can scale without selling, as ONE ENDO grew from $2M to $20M without acquisition.Doctors often operate for insurance companies without realizing it, playing the wrong game entirely.Removing front desks and automating workflows creates frictionless, high-margin practices that scale beyond the owner.The future of private practice is polarized: massive success or corporate acquisition, with nothing in between.About our Guest:Paul Vigario is the founder and CEO of SurfCT, a leading authority in healthcare practice strategy, design, and technology for private healthcare practices, known for its integrated approach to improving and modernizing operations. Over the past 25 years, he has helped more than 12,000 practices worldwide generate more than $36 billion in healthcare revenue, redefining how providers automate, scale, and grow. Widely recognized as a visionary leader and pioneer in healthcare innovation, Mr. Vigario has spent his career advancing the integration of technology, brand, and patient experience in modern healthcare through clarity of vision, purposeful design, and systems that create freedom for providers.Links Supporting This Episode: SurfCT website: CLICK HEREPaul Vigario LinkedIn page: CLICK HERESurfCT LinkedIn page: CLICK HEREMike Biselli LinkedIn page: CLICK HEREMike Biselli Twitter page: CLICK HEREVisit our website: CLICK HERESubscribe to newsletter: CLICK HEREGuest nomination form: CLICK HERE

College athletics is no longer just about winning games. It is about building brands powerful enough to compete in a rapidly changing market. On this episode of Brand Slam, hosts Steve Rosa and Joe Kayata sit down with Jason Butikofer, Deputy Director of Athletics/Chief Operating Officer at the University of Connecticut, to talk about how one of the country's most recognized college athletics brands is navigating the NIL era. From championship momentum and national visibility to revenue sharing, facilities investment, fan engagement and brand partnerships, Jason offers an inside look at what it takes to lead a modern athletic department during a period of significant change for college sports.  The conversation explores UConn's approach to NIL strategy, the value of partnerships, the influence of powerhouse programs like men's and women's basketball and the role legendary coaches like Dan Hurley and Geno Auriemma play in extending the university's brand beyond the court. For marketers and brand leaders, this episode is a case study in momentum, relevance and trust. UConn's success shows that while winning creates attention, brand building turns that attention into loyalty, culture and long-term value. Have an idea for a guest? Reach out at brandslam@addventures.com.

06/09/26 Hour 1: Illinois Football lands 3-Star Quarterback Sladen Shack - what you need to know; Cardinals vs Mets and Cubs vs Rockies Preview Illinois football added another piece to its future quarterback room as three-star 2027 signal caller Sladen Shack from Brandon, Mississippi announced his commitment to Bret Bielema and the Illini. The 6-foot-1, 211-pound quarterback chose Illinois over offers from Oklahoma State, Ole Miss, UConn, South Florida, East Carolina and others. Shack is rated as one of Mississippi's top prospects in the Class of 2027 and becomes Illinois' quarterback commitment for the cycle after the staff reset its recruiting board this spring. Illinois coaches Art Sitkowski and Barry Lunney Jr. prioritized Shack following strong evaluations and an official visit to Champaign. The commitment continues Illinois' recent pipeline into Mississippi, following the success of former Illini quarterback Luke Altmyer.  Then we shift to baseball as the Cardinals open a three-game series against the Mets at Citi Field. St. Louis enters the matchup at 35-28 and currently holds the top National League Wild Card position, while New York sits at 29-36 but comes home with momentum after winning series against both San Diego and Seattle. Young stars Jordan Walker and JJ Wetherholt continue to fuel the Cardinals' surprising season, while the Mets welcome catcher Francisco Alvarez back from the injured list ahead of the series opener. The matchup features two teams trying to strengthen their playoff positioning in a crowded National League race. Meanwhile, the Cubs begin a six-game season series with the Rockies at Coors Field. Chicago enters the series looking to gain ground after an inconsistent stretch, while Colorado continues rebuilding after a difficult 2025 campaign. The probable pitching matchups feature Colin Rea vs. Tomoyuki Sugano, Shota Imanaga vs. Michael Lorenzen, and Edward Cabrera vs. Ryan Feltner. Despite Colorado's struggles, Coors Field has historically been a difficult place for the Cubs, making this an important road test as they try to stay in the National League playoff picture. 

The man they call Mac analyzes the Toronto Raptors' potential options at the Center spot with their 19th pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, breaking down Kentucky's Jayden Quaintance, Washington's Hannes Steinbach, UCONN's Tarris Reed Jr., and UNC's Henri Veesaar.

Rob and MJ talked all things Knicks with Mike Crispino the play by play voice of UConn men's basketball!

Despite his high intelligence, George Barrios nearly flunked out of both high school and college, drifting without discipline or direction. Realizing talent alone wouldn't build the future he wanted, he cleaned up his act, became obsessive about preparation, and built a reputation for solving hard problems others avoided. That approach helped him rise through HBO and Time Warner before transforming WWE into a global media powerhouse. In this episode, George joins Ilana to share the habits that accelerated his career, the tough leadership decisions behind WWE's growth, and the mindset shifts that helped him reinvent himself under pressure. George Barrios is the former Co-President and CFO of WWE, where he helped transform the company into a global entertainment business. He is the founder of ISOS Capital, an investment and advisory firm focused on sports, media, and technology. In this episode, Ilana and George will discuss: (00:00) Introduction (08:48) When Talent Turned Into Self-Sabotage (13:12) The Turning Point: Meeting His Wife at UConn (15:49) Fake It Till You Make It: Learning on the Job  (23:17) Creating Opportunities After Rejection (33:31) Driving Digital Growth at The New York Times (39:38) Making Painful Decisions Under Pressure (44:14) Transforming WWE into a Global Media Business (50:35) The Fallout With Vince McMahon and WWE Exit (59:27) Writing His Book and Sharing Hard Lessons (01:05:52) Q&A: How Do I Open Doors in a Crowded Market? George Barrios is a former Fortune 500 executive and the founder of ISOS Capital, an investment firm focused on global opportunities in sports, media, and technology. He previously served as Co-President and CFO of WWE and held leadership roles at The New York Times, HBO, and Praxair, building a track record in strategy, operations, and financial leadership. His new book, Sometimes Wrong but Never in Doubt, shares the lessons behind his unconventional path to success. Connect with George: LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/georgebarrios/  Resources Mentioned: George's Book, Sometimes Wrong but Never in Doubt: How a Cuban Kid from Queens Transformed WWE: https://www.amazon.com/Sometimes-Wrong-but-Never-Doubt-ebook/dp/B0G4N4T9XV The World is Flat: The Globalized World in the Twenty-First Century by Thomas Friedman: https://www.amazon.in/dp/0141034890  Tony Khan: Building AEW into a Billion-Dollar Brand and Competing with Wrestling Giants: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tqqfg-ysj0M  Leap Academy: Ready to make the LEAP in your career? There is a NEW WAY for professionals to fast-track their careers and leap to bigger opportunities.  Check out our free training today at https://bit.ly/leap--free-training

This bonus pod features the 2016-17 South Carolina Gamecocks, Dawn Staley's first national championship team! Staley had been knocking on the door of greatness, but she finally gets over the hump with this team, led by future WNBA super-duper star A'ja Wilson and a slew of terrific role players. The first team other than UConn to win a national championship in half a decade, Staley's squad got the job done in Dallas. Nate Wall, Jacob Brindle and I break down this team; it was a championship team, but was it a great team? You tell us . . .Get your copy of Hoops 365: A One Year Guide to Becoming a Basketball CEO here! https://www.amazon.com/Hoops-365-Guide-Becoming-Basketball/dp/B0FPBD7QPW/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1PYZOTGAM7OHT&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.sEuPkF0Nk-evy2O2iGy4zhOpGEgiAGP99esg3xF5OPz9EY0RYWKgal-JRlGgnkb6Fb28rxptX_Lc2kgmC4n0ZuzKcFtGhbMweHFxSRAOAeLJ2J9VjTqXlaKOuinrOmQ_FVuhrlmltmbb6G-qBz3A8igaBz2ssffgLItwd_sNjB3CpG_48B0iWFjK6RRjWttkmFAFopwzecUqIvbmOEXyOg.geclG40Oi09NgLDoNvoITm9hh0pkd-M6IFu79HpE-4M&dib_tag=se&keywords=hoops+365+book&qid=1779136298&sprefix=hoops+365%2Caps%2C225&sr=8-1Get your copy of The Last of the Cowboys here! https://www.amazon.com/Last-Cowboys-Valley-Basketball-School/dp/B0F634Q15L/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1I7UIZVBBLG4W&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.heOr37WpWb4zoZq4z37horroiq1GFk5UscQzNFDnhSPru1-ZKfQ9t8X429WajU9_.OMSsO-LEZeccMt3hWc05FAViiPTki7MYhUGyi2bQzBw&dib_tag=se&keywords=the+last+of+the+cowboys+snow+valley&qid=1780411806&s=books&sprefix=the+last+of+the+cowboys+snow+valley%2Cstripbooks%2C311&sr=1-1Want to learn more about coaching basketball and becoming a complete basketball coach? Subscribe to The Opening Tip newsletter on Substack! https://apenandanapkin.substack.com/?utm_source=global-search

Syracuse Men's Basketball head coach Gerry McNamara joined Adam to talk about becoming the head coach of his Alma mater, his coaching style, learning under Jim Boeheim, the pressure of coaching Carmelo Anthony's son, why he's against NCAA Tournament expansion, his out of conference schedule, how he's not over Siena's loss to Duke in the NCAA Tournament, and why he wants to get UConn back on Syracuse's schedule. Adam and Bob Stew debate where a Knicks championship would fall on the Mount Rushmore of Schein championships during his life.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On episode 233 I am joined by Ashley Ducharme head of growth at Moolah Kicks and former college basketball player at Brown University. Ashley is the number 2 and first ever hire for Moolah Kicks, a pioneering women-owned basketball footwear brand dedicated exclusively to female athletes founded in 2020 by Natalie White, a former Boston College basketball player. Ashley is Passionate about growing opportunities for women and girls in sport. She plays a key role in expanding the brand's reach on and off the court, community engagement, and athlete partnerships. A former college basketball player, Ducharme combines her deep understanding of the game with an entrepreneurial mindset, helping drive Moolah Kicks' mission to provide high-performance footwear designed specifically for women's feet. Through her role, she continues to drive growth, innovation, representation, and assist with the growth of women's basketball at every level.We discuss her role at Moolah kicks, how to pick designs and colours, the growth and potential of the brand, NIL and college basketball, working with Dick's sporting goods, focusing on grassroots, WNBA and more! We also chat about her basketball career, life in a start up, growing up in a basketball family, supporting her sister Caroline at UCONN and more. Moolah Kicks moolahkicks.com @moolahkicksFind Ashley here https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashley-ducharme-a65180168/ Email aducharme@moolahkicks.com Follow The Sideline Live Social Media channels and the host Orla here: https://linktr.ee/TheSidelineLiveRecorded using Samson Q2 microphone, Edited using GarageBandIntro music, Watered Eyes by a talented Irish artist, Dillon Ward check him out ⁠⁠here⁠⁠ . If you are looking to set up your own podcast get in touch with the Prymal Productions team ⁠⁠⁠www.prymal.ie⁠⁠⁠ 

Tuesday Hour 2: Iowa WBB vs. UConn, Milan Momcilovic, College football, Brendan Soresby & Faceoff

Send us Fan MailAlex Karaban joins the Connecticut Scoreboard Podcast to talk about everything that's happened since the end of the season, including his experience at the NBA Draft Combine, the pre-draft process, and the next steps in his basketball journey. Alex discusses how this year's combine felt different compared to 2024, improving his vertical leap by 5.5 inches, his favorite and least favorite drills, team workouts, and whether he pays attention to mock drafts. He also shares what he wants NBA teams to know most about him as he prepares for the draft.We also dive into the outlook for UConn Huskies basketball next season, including the roster coming together, the returns of Silas Demary Jr. and Braylon Mullins, thoughts on Solo's wrist injury, and highly regarded transfer Nik Khamenia. Beyond basketball, Alex talks about participating in a Make-A-Wish event at Great Wolf Lodge, watching Steph Castle in the NBA Playoffs, and some of his favorite things about spending time in Chicago — including where he stands on deep dish pizza.

#BeAGoodFriend and check out episode #168 of #FeeneyTalksWithFriends featuring Little Red. It was great to talk with my #friend, Little Red. Little Red is a Navy veteran and a UConn Super Fan! We talked about:Friends of Feeney just provided $300K to families in need (minute 1)Little Red's favorite UConn jerseys (minute 3)How did you get the name, Little Red? (minute 5)Big Red (minute 6.30)UConn chants that he doesn't like (minute 8)Getting noticed and taking pics with fans (minute 10)Rico Bosco from Barstool Sports (minute 12)Little Red served in The U.S. Navy (minute 14)UConn games: First, Last, Best, Worst (minute 16.30)UConn vs. Michigan - National Championship game (minute 20)What makes GameDay Conor a good #friend? (minute 22)Start, Bench, Cut: Omar, BJ & Steve (minute 26)Little Red walked from Bloomfield to Gampel in 14 hours and raised $14,000 for charity (minute 28)David Horowitz walked with Little Red for an interview (minute 37)Podcast sponsors (minute 40)Float 41 (minute 41)3 Keys to being Little Red (minute 42)Coach Hurley (minute 43)Watching basketball in a football stadium (minute 46)Liam McNeely is his Dude Dude! (minute 47)Bold predictions for next season (minute 50)Rapid fire questions (minute 52)Upcoming events (minute 55)Blind rank these UConn players (minute 56)Little Red recommends Beem and Epic Fitness (minute 1.07)Little Red hosted a golf tournament for Officer Lombardi from the WPD (minute 1.01)Closing remarks (minute 1.03)Podcast Sponsors: Directline Media - www.directlinemediaproductions.com/The Fix IV - www.thefixivtherapy.comWest Hartford Lock - www.westhartfordlock.comKeating Agency Insurance - www.keatingagency.comGoff Law Group - www.gofflawgroup.netParkville Management - www.parkvillemanagement.comLuna Pizza - www.lunapizzawh.com/lunas-menuPeoplesBank - www.bankatpeoples.comFloat 41 - www.float41.comMaximum Beverage - www.maximumbev.comSally and Bob's - www.sallyandbobs.comMandell JCC of Greater Hartford - www.mandelljcc.org

UConn isn't adding anyone via the transfer portal this offseason, so its 2026-27 roster is set barring any surprises. On this episode, we look ahead to next season and break down the Huskies player-by-player.

Did Brandon Beane nail the 2026 NFL Draft, or did the Buffalo Bills over-strategize by trading out of the first round?In this episode of Go for 2, we break down every single pick of the Bills' 10-man draft class with zero fluff. We look past just the names on the jersey and dive straight into the film, testing each prospect against the metrics that matter: height, weight, speed, and college production.What we analyze for every pick:The Tape & Metrics: Measurables, traits, and true statistical impact.Value vs. Reach: Did Buffalo maximize the draft board or leave elite talent on the table?Scheme Fit: How do these pieces unlock Joe Brady's offense and reshape the defensive unit?The Super Bowl Timeline: Are these immediate impact contributors for a title run, or developmental projects?From the aggressive trade-backs to the selection of Clemson edge rusher T.J. Parker at pick 35, Ohio State corner Davison Igbinosun, and the late-round value of UConn wideout Skyler Bell, we grade them all.

Send us Fan MailUConn national champion Alex Oriakhi joins the show to talk about his new NIL venture, NIL Hype, and how today's college basketball landscape compares to his time at UConn.We discuss:• Building NIL Hype and navigating the NIL era• The chemistry behind UConn's 2011 national championship team• Being around UConn's recent championship teams and attending the Final FourA fun conversation filled with stories from one of the key pieces of UConn's title run and insight into the changing world of college athletics.

Jared talks with Indy Car radio guy Nick Yeoman about Sunday's race. Purdue MBB to take on UConn, and another familiar face returns in a football role.

Episode 623 of the Sports Media Podcast features Naismith Basketball Hall of Famers Tamika Catchings and Chamique Holdsclaw. The two are working as analysts for the WNBA on USA Network this season, with Tamika as a game analyst and Chamique in the studio. This is USA Sports's inaugural season of covering the WNBA, and they will air more than 50 games this season, including the WNBA Finals. Barring a sweep, the champion will be decided on USA Network in 2026. In this podcast we discuss how they ended up getting their jobs; the discussion around being an advocate for the WNBA versus doing journalism or being critical of the league; which WNBA teams look good early; Holdsclaw publicly discussing her mental health struggles and her being one of first prominent athletes of her era to discuss that prominently; Catchings on UConn star Sarah Strong and what kind of pro she will make; where they see the Tennessee women's basketball program right now, and more. You can subscribe to this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and more.

Legacy and Historical Context • Old Dominion dominated women's basketball through strong administrative support and Marianne Stanley's competitive vision brought from Immaculata's dynasty era • ODU won 2 AIAW championships with players like Anne Donovan, Amos, and Nancy Lieberman, establishing the program as a national powerhouse • The NCAA filed a lawsuit against Title IX implementation, creating animosity that persists today—NCAA still doesn't recognize AIAW championships • UCLA's Corey Close corrected announcers this year, insisting their 2024 title was their second national championship, not first • ODU served as the bridge passing the torch to Tennessee after Marianne Stanley left to start over at USC, then eventually to UConn

The Big East had a rough year! Only three Tourney teams, but at least ole UConn made the title game. The Weave look back at their preseason predictions and look towards the future for each program. Rundown: (0:00) - Intro (5:30) - Root's Roundup (17:25) - Big East Lookback 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

Geremy Davis played six years in the NFL with the Giants, Chargers and Lions from 2015-2020. He was a 6th round selection by NYG in 2015 after a successful college career at UCONN. Matt and Geremy talk on the podcast about the idolatry of football, his favorite NFL moment, what he misses about the game, and why he is now using the game of golf to share the Gospel.Have a question? Got a guest suggestion? Want to advertise with us? Email us - jason@sportsspectrum.comWATCH all of our podcast episodes on our YouTube page:https://www.youtube.com/SportsSpectrumMagazineSign up for our Sports Spectrum Magazine and receive 15% off a 1-year subscription by using the code PODCAST15https://www.theincrease.com/products/sports-spectrum-magazine Do you know Christ personally? Click below to learn how you can commit your life to Him.https://sportsspectrum.com/gospel/

Send us Fan MailVintage sportswear is bigger than ever — and UConn gear is right at the center of it. This week, we're joined by Jeff Shawinsky of Seen Vintage to talk about the rise of vintage college merch, how he turned his passion into a business, and why old-school UConn Basketball apparel has become such a hot commodity. We get into how Jeff went from being a UConn fan to a vintage seller, why vintage sportswear has exploded in popularity, and the process behind hunting down rare gear. He also breaks down the “holy grail” of UConn merch, Big East Tournament classics, and championship-era apparel, along with some of the coolest and most random items he's come across.

The Justice Department says Yale University's School of Medicine is illegally discriminating on the basis of race. New York still can't pass a budget. Connecticut is backstopping some federal cuts to research programs at UConn. Plus, a visit to Connecticut's accordion museum.

The sophomore RHP from New Hampshire on his adjustment to UConn, his renewed confidence and that inside changeup !!

Live with Dibbs and Bob as her team makes the NCAA's in back to back seasons for the first time in 30 years. 

The longtime UConn pitching coach with Dibbs and Bob on the team, recruiting in the portal and attacking the zone

David Benedict's weekly hit with Dibbs 

The offseason is in full swing. Last week, Geno Auriemma met with the media to talk about his altercation with Dawn Staley, Sarah Strong's health and summer plans, what went wrong for the Huskies in the NCAA Tournament and more. On this episode, we dis...

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Gary Parrish and Matt Norlander discuss the latest in college basketball. UConn & Michigan will run it back in a title game rematch. Will Dusty May be there to coach it? Then, the latest from NCAA Tournament expansion -- big name coaches don't love it -- and more news about the 2026-27 season. Oh! And Mark Pope is copying us with a mailbag of his own. (0:00) Intro (1:00) the NBA is trying to flirt with Dusty May. That wouldn't happen this offseason, right? (9:00) UConn-Michigan title game rematch on Nov. 6 in Boston (14:30) Is the Mark Pope mailbag a good idea? (23:00) Dan Issel talks candidly about why Kentucky's recruiting has stalled (30:15) Players Era is loaded once again … and GP co-signs the format! (40:30) You'll be shocked to hear the biggest names in coaching don't love expansion Theme song: “Timothy Leary,” written, performed and courtesy of Guster 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 @Boone @DavidWCobb @TheJMULL_ 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

Happy Thursday! Timmy missed out on $10,000 yesterday, Alabama won't cancel their series against the Buckeyes, OSU hoops to play UConn, we go Around the Big Ten with ESPNs Adam Rittenberg, Urban tells Julian Sayin to stop surfing, NCAA tourney officially expands & we play some Too Hot audio.

(No Brian today)    Things Discussed: Dusty: Are the Magic a threat? Is the NBA a threat? Eventually. If they come at him like the Chargers came at Harbaugh, but May isn't there, has zero indication he wants to leave now. Sam shares how the whole Juke Harris thing went down. Shares Xavier Stanton was coming to Michigan at one point. Michigan's admissions policy: Get the best. Standing on 60 credits as THE LINE between academics and not. During break: Skyler Bell's recruitment relived. He was right to stay at UConn. Bryce concern: Overblown. Spring game was hardly representative. Some concern, though, because it's important to develop him and he looked like he lost a year of development. Passing game needs to be better. If he's not a better passer they're doomed in 2027.

Mich and UConn men's hoops to play in Boston in NovemberSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today in history, Joe Burrow chats about the Bengals offseason at the Met Gala, Albert Breer talking NFL, Quick Hitters: Ohio State MBB schedules UConn, Ted Turner passes, the NFL won't need replacement refs & Golden Tempo's sitting out the Preakness, Stewart Mandel picks three OSU games among his five "must watch" CFB games this season, and our weekly check-in with Ya Highness.

Happy Wednesday! Matt Fontana and Justin Zwick co-host this edition of the Buckeye Show. We open with the 24-Team Playoff gaining traction from College Football Coaches and we give our thoughts on potential expansion. Ryan Day was on Bishop and Friends, and we listen to what he had to say about the model of College Football. Austin Ward joins us in studio to talk about the changes that could be coming in CFB. Live reaction to news of Ohio State and UConn beginning a home-and-home series, and ESPN's ranking of Big Ten teams in the College Football Pulse. Julian Sayin was on The Triple Option podcast, and we hear what he had to say about his offseason. Which Playoff Contender has the toughest schedule? #Buckeyes and more!

Gary Parrish and Matt Norlander break down Duke's deal with Amazon. How does this arrangement work and how is Jon Scheyer changing nonconference scheduling? Then, they run through the latest in roster developments including Louisville's strong offseason adding a 2027 reclassification. (0:00) Intro (1:00) Duke has an Amazon TV deal, let's talk about every string attached: schools, conferences, media rights (25:30) Louisville adds a reclassified 5-star to portal-packed roster for 2026-27 (34:00) Juke Harris is a Vol. Rick Barnes has an expensive and loaded team (46:00) Why GP didn't show up to Norlander's wedding Theme song: “Timothy Leary,” written, performed and courtesy of Guster 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 @Boone @DavidWCobb @TheJMULL_ 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

00:00 Intro + why Nick wanted Justin on 01:05 What a "process coach" actually is 05:13 Why mindset alone is not enough by itself 07:00 Consistency over perfection: friction, environment, and better systems 12:41 Why you should only change one variable at a time 16:05 Justin Sua's background: baseball, sports psych, and coaching journey 20:22 From coaching to the Browns, WWE, Google, and UConn 29:10 Applying these systems to fat loss, muscle gain, and body composition 41:59 Why advanced people have more flexibility, but beginners need simplicity 50:01 "Are you prepared for this moment?" Confidence, routines, and missed habits 52:40 Building a "feel ready" system with elite athletes 55:52 Why community and masterminds accelerate growth

Episode 618 of the Sports Media Podcast with Richard Deitsch features Jon Lewis, editor and founder of Sports Media Watch; Armand Broady, the co-host of the Sports Media Watch podcast and a contributor to SMW, and Derek Futterman, a multimedia writer and producer for Sports Media Watch, and Chad Finn, media writer and columnist for The Boston Globe. In this podcast we discuss Duke and Amazon's Prime Video announcing a multi-year partnership where the streamer will carry three high profile Duke non-league games against UConn, Michigan and Gonzaga; the CW partnering with ESPN Unlimited to give the broadcast network a streaming home; NBC's massive Saturday with the Kentucky Derby and Boston/Philadelphia Game 7; the NFL Draft viewership numbers; what we think of Russell Wilson's prospects as a broadcaster; why Wilson will have to be candid to convince viewers; where the Vrabel-Russini story goes from here and more. You can subscribe to this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and 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

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In this episode of Bussin' With The Boys, Taylor Lewan and Will Compton head to the NFL Draft in Pittsburgh, PA, to sit down with ESPN Get Up co-host and UConn legend Dan Orlovsky. In the intro, Willy C and Taylor preview the Danny O interview, recap the NFL Draft, and break down the Steelers' picks with Yinzer Derrik Whiten before debating the Makai Lemon debacle and Taylor's take on the Titans' draft. Dan joins the boys in Pittsburgh with Primanti Bros. sandwiches, dives into his NFL career and media transition, the Michigan bet, his hot takes on Get Up, and Mendoza vs. Ty Simpson. The boys wrap with Jalen Hurts and Joe Burrow projections. Like and subscribe. Big hugs… tiny fudgin' kisses! TIMESTAMP CHAPTERS 0:00 Open 2:08 LeBron Still That Guy 4:35 New Bus Setup 5:07 Dan Orlovsky's Michigan Bet 8:43 Skydiving vs High Dive Debate 12:02 Where Is Shane Gillis? 14:31 God Pack Pulled On Taylor’s Stream 21:00 Diego Pavia Undrafted Breakdown 30:00 Diego's Fit With The Ravens 33:28 Eagles Snipe Makai Lemon From Steelers 37:51 Germie Bernard Steal Of The Draft 43:49 Titans Draft Pick 48:28 Ohio State's Insane Draft Haul 49:52 Fernando Mendoza To The Raiders 54:10 Tier Talk 57:00 SEC vs Big Ten Dominance 1:01:58 Caleb Downs To Dallas Is PERFECT 1:04:15 Rookie Of The Year Odds 1:05:45 Reuben Bain Is Built Different 1:07:44 Mother's Day Merch 1:08:55 Pittsburgh RIPS 1:12:39 INTERVIEW STARTS 1:13:55 The Earring Bet Loophole 1:16:35 Adam Schefter Retweeted The Bet 1:18:59 Dan's Number 1 Rule 1:21:27 Dan’s "Coaching Malpractice" On Air 1:22:50 Nick Sirianni Call To Dan After A Segment 1:24:29 Dan's Biggest Regret 1:25:17 "What Big Games?" Explained 1:29:03 Jalen Hurts Top 10 QB Debate 1:31:47 Dan's Most Wrong Takes 1:32:56 Being Critical Of Players As A Former Backup 1:34:47 Calling Mahomes The Worst Mechanically 1:36:51 Dan’s Ultimate Goal 1:38:57 Inside Dan's Film Study Process 1:43:40 Offseason Break & Draft Prep 1:46:09 Ty Simpson vs Fernando Mendoza Breakdown 1:50:25 Why Dan Is Still A Ty Simpson Guy 1:52:19 Alabama Was NOT Alabama This Year 1:53:12 College Playoff Debate 1:56:08 Transfer Portal Changed Everything 1:58:57 Taylor's Gout Story 2:02:51 Bills Getting Over The Hump 2:04:28 Hardest Part Of Retiring From Football 2:06:44 Sean McVay Story 2:09:03 Stanley Cup Pick & USA Hockey 2:13:04 The Nude Pants In London 2:14:18 The Fart Heard Round The World 2:15:50 Is Jalen Hurts The Problem In Philly? 2:18:10 Could Dan Win A Natty Today? 2:19:46 ESPN Behind The Scenes 2:22:45 Breakfast Club At ESPN 2:26:02 Bud Light Question 2:27:52 Dan's Son On ESPN 2:30:38 Dan Lost A BIG Bet w/ His Kids See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gary Parrish and Matt Norlander break down an eventful Tuesday in college basketball. Thomas Haugh is headed back to Florida. Duke lands Wisconsin transfer John Blackwell. UConn will be without Solo Ball. All that and plenty more from a now-closed transfer portal. (0:00) Intro (1:00) Thomas Haugh is coming back to Florida and will get a huge bag to do so (18:00) Duke lands Wisconsin transfer John Blackwell (21:55) Terrence Brown and Matt Able sure up UNC's backcourt (24:30) Tounde Yessoufou enters the transfer portal & top 10 uncommitted guys (33:45) Solo Ball is going to miss all of next season (40:15) Billy Donovan is now looming over college basketball Theme song: “Timothy Leary,” written, performed and courtesy of Guster 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 @Boone @DavidWCobb @TheJMULL_ 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

Colin Russo, son of Christopher "Mad Dog" Russo and host on ESPN Radio in West Palm, joins Stugotz to break down the Knicks’ collapse. Taylor challenges Colin on a “prisoner of the moment” take he had about UConn, plus more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

READ: Norlander's Dusty May column Gary Parrish and Matt Norlander open with UConn getting Braylon Mullins back for a second season. Then, they discuss Norlander's Dusty May column, the latest on Michigan's bigs and all the latest from the transfer portal. (0:00) Intro (1:00) UConn gets a guaranteed first-round pick back in Braylon Mullins (24:30) Norlander's Dusty May column - how the portal changes title celebration (36:00) Figure out the transfer portal dates! It's not right yet (51:15) Latest from the Portal: Tennessee's roster, Patrick Ngongba is back at Duke & more Theme song: “Timothy Leary,” written, performed and courtesy of Guster 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 @Boone @DavidWCobb @TheJMULL_ 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

On this edition of the Best of the Week of Stugotz & Company LIVE!: Stu and the guys react to Michigan's big win over UConn to claim the national title, Stugotz & Company give you their best players to never win a championship on Mount Rushmore Monday, Stu and the fellas play a game of "Is It Just Me Or?". #Stugotz #FSRSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Alex Day joins Stugotz and the crew today, and he reminds everyone of a young Stugotz—if he cheered for more successful teams. The guys discuss Michigan beating UConn to win the NCAA title for the first time since 1989. With a starting five of transfers, Dusty May built the perfect roster for this era of college basketball. Stugotz gets Alex’s opinion on Taylor saying he wouldn’t trade Cam Schlittler for Paul Skenes. And finally, after 10 games, Taylor is ready to debut his MLB team tiers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Final Four Saturday and we recap the games as UConn advances to another National Title and Michigan looks absolutely unstoppable. Big Cat was at the game Saturday and we talk Chainsmokers and basketball in a Football Stadium (00:00:00-00:40:20). Geno crashes out Friday night and the UCLA Women win it all. We talk some national sports podcast topics as Giannis in Milwaukee might actually be over (00:40:20-00:58:48). Who's back of the week including Craig Counsell struggling to dip and the Sabres in the postseason (00:58:48-01:15:14). John Fanta joins us to talk Final Four, preview the National Title game and throw his hat in the ring for the North Carolina opening (01:15:14-02:06:27). We finish with lottery ball and birthdays.You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or Netflix. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/pardon-my-take

On today's show, Pat, Darius Butler, AJ Hawk and the boys recap the Final Four that saw UCONN outlast Illinois, and Michigan beat the hell out of Arizona, before previewing tonight's National Championship game, chat about another electric weekend of baseball, Cooper Flagg having an insane weekend and reemerging as the Rookie of the Year favorite, and everything else that rounds out the Top 5 of the biggest stories of the weekend. Joining the progrum to preview the Masters, chat about his relationship with Tony Romo, and reminisce about some of his iconic calls is Hall of Famer, one of the GOAT's, #1 booth for the NFL on CBS and play-by-play commentator for The Masters, Jim Nantz. Next, Hall of Famer, 4x NBA Champion, 3x NBA Finals MVP, MVP, 15x All-Star, analyst for Inside the NBA, one of the GOAT's, Shaquille O'Neal joins the show LIVE from the ThunderDome to chat about tonight's National Championship, his thoughts on the NBA and the GOAT conversation, and he competes in the Shaq Olympics. Lastly, 5x National Champion, the GOAT, Coach K joins the show to preview tonight's National Championship, react to the news that former Nuggets Head Coach Mike Malone is expected to be the next Head Coach at North Carolina, and more. Make sure to subscribe to youtube.com/thepatmcafeeshow or watch on ESPN (12-2 EDT), ESPN's Youtube (12-3 EDT), or ESPN+. We appreciate the hell out of all of you. We'll see you tomorrow, cheers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The UConn Huskies men's basketball and UConn Huskies women's basketball have the potential to pull off something WILD — winning BOTH sides of the Final Four and taking over college basketball Juju and Trysta break down whether UConn is building a full-blown dynasty and what it means for the future of hoops.Then we shift gears to the next wave: rising stars like Sarah Strong and Audi Crooks — are they next up?Plus: NBA Playoffs heating up (what's real vs fake contenders) Los Angeles Clippers making noise MVP race debates LeBron James vs Memphis Grizzlies drama And the funniest moment of the week — the Washington Wizards prank that has everyone talking From college dominance to NBA chaos, this episode has EVERYTHING. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices