It's the most wonderful time of the year! It's the first week of March which means tickets to the NCAA tournament are being punched, bubbles are popping, and bracketologists are earning their hard-earned paychecks. In this week's episode, we discuss: UNC's perilous position on the bubble and our predictions for the ACC tournament Our picks for every other major conference tournament The strangeness of the WAC tournament seeding system Our predictions for the Wooden Award and national coach of th...
Mar 07, 2023•1 hr 20 min•Season 1Ep. 12
It is starting to feel like March. Following a turbulent weekend of college hoops, particularly in the ACC, it's tough to know which programs to trust. In this basketball-centric episode, we discuss: The shocking revelations about Brandon Miller and Alabama basketball The reasons behind Virginia basketball's recent slump The NET and the use of analytics in evaluating tournament-caliber teams A crazy weekend in the ACC leading up to the final week of the regular season Email the show at preferred...
Feb 27, 2023•1 hr 10 min•Season 1Ep. 11
For this special episode, we sat down with Sports Illustrated contributor and former NCAA magazine writer Brian Burnsed. Brian is a three-time Livingston Awards finalist and has written extensively about the intersection of sports and public health. We discuss: His new piece on how NFL players are managing the fear of watching their colleagues die young How the game of football and its surrounding culture have evolved at all levels given an increased focus on player safety The rapidly evolving l...
Feb 20, 2023•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 10
No program in college basketball has had a more eventful week than Virginia. In this episode, we break down UVA's last two games and look ahead to the upcoming NCAA tournament. We discuss: Virginia men's and women's program defeating ranked NC State teams UVA's narrow and controversial win over Duke Other news and notes from the weekend's slate of games, and how replay impacts the viewing experience Our picks for teams most likely to make a tournament run at each projected seed line All hate mai...
Feb 13, 2023•1 hr 17 min•Season 1Ep. 9
The race for the ACC regular season championship is closer than ever after a weekend of high-profile games. In this basketball-centric episode, we discuss: Virginia's disappointing road loss to VPISU NC State's ascendance in conference play and the upcoming match-up with UVA Coach Speak of the Week with Jim Boeheim Other big college basketball games from the weekend including Duke vs. UNC The ultimate ACC football road trip following the release of the 2023 schedule...
Feb 06, 2023•1 hr 28 min•Season 1Ep. 8
With only 48 days until Selection Sunday, there is a lot to talk about in the world of college basketball. This week we discuss: The developing situation with Ed Reed and Bethune-Cookman Questionable officiating during the NC State-UNC game Tony Bennett's recent success playing with a smaller line-up A tough weekend for top ranked men's basketball teams UVA women's basketball and the controversial suspension of Sam Brunelle Sports figures who we have grown to love after hating or hate after lovi...
Jan 23, 2023•1 hr 14 min•Season 1Ep. 7
While the college football season ended with a dominant performance from Georgia, college basketball has more parity than ever. In this episode, we discuss: The lopsided national championship victory for Georgia and what it means for the future of college football Surprises in the race for the ACC championship Basketball teams across the country that have struggled in conference play
Jan 17, 2023•1 hr 14 min•Season 1Ep. 6
After one of the most thrilling college football semifinals in history, the Michaels are back with the first episode of 2023. This week, we discuss: Shutt's experience at the Duke's Mayo Bowl A recap of the College Football Playoff games The early signing period, transfer portal, and NIL ACC recruiting rankings and the conference's quarterback carousel Bad Coach Speak of the Week! Parity at the top of the college basketball ranks and the week ahead in the ACC Our New Year's Resolutions as sports...
Jan 03, 2023•1 hr 54 min•Season 1Ep. 5
Get out your orange and blue for this Cavaliers-centric episode. We go in-depth with Kris Wright, owner of TheSabre.com. We discuss: Kris' upcoming plans for the website and his approach to being a UVA fan Virginia's men's basketball team and its longterm prospects for the season The success of Coach Mox in revitalizing the UVA women's basketball team Tony Elliott's first year as Virginia's head football coach heading into the offseason Former Virginia offensive coordinator Robert Anae accepting...
Dec 12, 2022•1 hr 28 min•Season 1Ep. 4
The college football postseason is set! In this episode, we discuss: The start of conference play in ACC basketball Championship weekend in college football and a first look at the playoff Dabo, Saban, Deion, and new developments in the coaching carousel The most/least intriguing bowl games for a road trip
Dec 06, 2022•1 hr 31 min•Season 1Ep. 3
This episode is all about the ABCs: anybody but Carolina. We discuss: The College Football Playoff picture heading into championship week North Carolina's no good, very bad day The beginning of the college football coaching carousel ACC basketball first impressions ahead of the Big 10-ACC Challenge Hated, but talented, college basketball players
Nov 29, 2022•1 hr 39 min•Season 1Ep. 2
For our pilot episode, we are previewing the 2022-2023 college basketball season. We discuss: Teams with Final Four hopes ACC teams and players to watch Coaches on the hot seat The best (and worst) coaches to hang out with at a bar Dudes to remember!
Nov 08, 2022•1 hr 27 min•Season 1Ep. 1
