Discover how Chris Burgess, a devoted Dodgers fan and assistant basketball coach at BYU, bridges his love for baseball with his coaching career. This episode explores Burgess's journey from meeting Dodgers legends like Orel Hershiser and Tommy Lasorda to shaping BYU's NCAA tournament strategy.

Chris Burgess shares insights on BYU's standout players, including Richie Saunders and Yoeli Childs, and discusses head coach Kevin Young's NBA-inspired vision. The conversation highlights the team's depth and the excitement of March Madness, offering a unique perspective on balancing baseball and basketball fandom.

Tune in to hear Chris Burgess's compelling stories and expert analysis on BYU's path to success in the NCAA tournament.

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0:00 March Madness and Dodgers overlap

5:50 Chris Burgess's journey as Dodger fan

10:04 Burgess's daughters excel in college volleyball

13:38 NCAA tournament experience as player and coach

18:19 Focusing on the current tournament "pod"

22:02 BYU's selfless team and exciting players

27:17 Parallels between BYU and Dodgers fanbases

31:55 Kevin Young's vision for BYU basketball

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