PTI Is UConn the Favorite to Win it All?
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Apr 1, 2025 Tony Kornheiser and Michael Wilbon dive into the potential ban on torpedo bats in baseball, questioning game integrity amidst declining batting averages. They discuss the UConn women's basketball team and their chances of clinching another NCAA title, paralleling that with UCLA's history. The duo also tackles fascinating NFL rule changes, pondering how these will reshape gameplay. Excitement brews for Sacramento's A's opening night, while the impacts of the transfer portal on college athletes spark intriguing conversation.
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Torpedo Bats Controversy
- MLB reportedly plans to ban "torpedo bats" due to concerns about offensive output impacting sports betting.
- Kornheiser and Wilbon discussed the potential impact on over-under numbers and team performance.
UConn's Final Four Prospects
- UConn women's basketball team, a two-seed, is considered a Final Four favorite despite three one-seeds.
- Wilbon favors South Carolina due to their consistent Final Four appearances and motivation after losing to UConn.
NFL Rule Changes
- NFL owners tabled the "tush push" ban, despite 16 teams supporting it, falling short of the required 24 votes.
- Other rule changes include both teams getting the ball in overtime and touchbacks on kickoffs moving to the 35-yard line.