NCAA Tournament With Mark Titus, Aaron Donald Retires, Hot Seat/Cool Throne + #MadOnline
Mar 20, 2024
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Recap of NCAA tournament with Mark Titus, Aaron Donald's retirement, Dynasty documentary, hot seat/cool throne segment, office pool tips, and #MadOnline. Bob's mysterious efficiency, mock draft excitement, Coors Light sponsorship, Boeing's troubles, royal photo controversy, baseball discussions, NCAA tournament analysis, team comparisons, Kentucky's talent, final four predictions, and championship picks.
Mark Titus offers valuable insights on NCAA tournament brackets and final four predictions.
Jim Harbaugh amuses fans with a garage sale on the cool throne segment.
LeBron James enters the podcasting arena, intensifying competition in the sports podcast industry.
The royal family's rumors about King Charles passing generate global excitement and intrigue.
UConn emerges as a strong contender in the NCAA tournament with a history of navigating tough matchups.
Dayton's controversial inclusion in the tournament sparks debate over their resume and lack of significant wins.
Deep dives
Hot Seat: Houston Tigers
Houston Tigers are on the hot seat as they face a potential first-round upset in the upcoming basketball tournament due to a bizarre trend of top two seeds losing to teams with phallic euphemistic names in recent years.
Hot Seat: Clemson Fans
Clemson fans are feeling the heat as one die-hard fan, TigerBomb1, stayed up all night analyzing New Mexico State's gameplay, only to realize that Clemson is actually playing New Mexico in the first round, creating a humorous mix-up.
Cool Throne: Jim Harbaugh
Jim Harbaugh lands on the cool throne after hosting a garage sale in Ann Arbor, showcasing his quirky personality and practical approach to downsizing and selling his belongings after his time at the University of Michigan.
Hot Seat: Podcast Competition
Podcast competition heats up as NBA star LeBron James enters the sports podcasting arena with a new show titled 'Mind the Game,' co-hosted with JJ Redick, bringing a fresh perspective to the industry.
Cool Throne: Baseball Opening Day
Baseball takes the cool throne as the highly anticipated opening day kicks off internationally in South Korea between the Dodgers and Padres, setting the stage for an exciting new season.
Hot Seat: Royal Family
The royal family gets scrutinized as rumors swirl about a potential passing of King Charles, leading to speculations and discussions around the world, fueling excitement and intrigue.
Cool Throne: Mark Titus
Mark Titus, the renowned basketball expert and former player, sits on the cool throne as he joins the podcast to break down the upcoming basketball bracket, sharing his insights and expertise with fans across the globe.
Purdue's Persistence in the Tournament
Purdue enters the tournament with high expectations as they aim to overcome their historical March misfortunes. Despite past setbacks, this year's team displays improvements, especially in three-point shooting, providing a glimmer of hope for fans and challenging opponents to outmatch them.
Tennessee's Troubles After Conference Tournament
Tennessee's recent loss in the conference tournament raised concerns despite high hopes for a breakthrough season led by standout Dalton Connect. The team's disjointed performances and Connect's focus on scoring highlight the challenges they face in maintaining cohesion and defensive prowess, signaling potential obstacles in their tournament journey.
UConn's Versatility and March Success Predictions
Highlighted by their adaptable gameplay and previous NCAA tournament triumphs, UConn emerges as a strong contender this year. With a versatile roster and a history of navigating tough matchups, UConn's potential Final Four appearance reflects a resilient and skilled team ready to face diverse challenges.
Wisconsin's Three-Point Dilemma Against James Madison
Wisconsin's upcoming game against James Madison poses a significant challenge due to James Madison's proficiency in perimeter shooting. Wisconsin's inconsistency in defending the three-point line paired with James Madison's penchant for outside scoring creates a formidable matchup, raising concerns about Wisconsin's ability to contain their opponent's offensive strategies.
Disagreement with Dayton's Tournament Inclusion
Some voice their disagreement with Dayton's inclusion in the tournament, questioning their resume with only two wins against teams in the tournament and losses to conference rivals like Duquesne, Richmond, VCU, Loyola, and George Mason. They argue that Dayton's best wins came against Cincinnati and St. John's, indicating a lack of strong victories.
Anger over Selection Committee Decisions
Fans express frustration with the selection committee's choices, particularly calling for more transparency and suggesting the involvement of seasoned coaches like Jim Boeheim, Roy Williams, and Mike Krzyzewski in the selection process. The exclusion of teams like St. John's and the seeding of teams like Virginia and Texas raises concerns among college basketball enthusiasts.
We’re 24 hours from the best 2 sports day of the year and we get off track with a wild Microsoft excel story. Aaron Donald retired and Anthony Edwards took a soul (00:00:00-00:20:18). We recap the final 2 episodes of the Dynasty documentary (00:20:18-00:33:25). Hot Seat/Cool Throne including Jim Harbaugh’s garage sale (00:33:25-00:48:38). Mark Titus joins us to break down the brackets, upsets, final four and storylines throughout the tourney plus useful tips when you’re doing your office pool (00:48:38-01:49:35). We finish with #MadOnline (01:49:35-02:00:22).
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