Blue Ribbon College Basketball Podcast

Chris Dortch
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Mar 15, 2022 • 37min

Blue Ribbon College Basketball Podcast, Ep. 50: Talking NCAA Tournament bracket, coaching changes and even a little NIT with Blue Ribbon contributing editor and Washington Post writer Patrick Stevens

In the newest episode of the Blue Ribbon College Basketball Podcast, hosts Chris Dortch (@cdortch) and Kevin Ingram (@KIngramSports) discuss a variety of college basketball topics.Some of the topics of discussion:* Trying to decipher the ways of the NCAA Tournament Selection Committee.* Is SEC going to set Guinness Book world record for coaching changes in one month?* Patrick breaks down the NCAA bracket.* It’s the KI Bowl in a first-round NIT match-up between Belmont and Vanderbilt.* Kevin and Chris reveal their fearless Final Four picks.All Blue Ribbon college basketball podcasts are available on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.You can also listen in your email client or click on the “Listen In Podcast App” link above to listen in your podcast player of choice.Coming up soonThanks for listening to this free podcast from the Blue Ribbon Report.If you haven’t yet subscribed to the newsletter, there’s still time so you can read all our college basketball coverage, which will continue throughout the offseason.Subscribe now for only $7.99 per month (or save $24 per year with an annual subscription) to have it sent directly to your email.Also, you can order the 2021-22 edition of the Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook. Grab a copy of our 41st edition while you can! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit blueribbon.substack.com
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Mar 8, 2022 • 31min

Blue Ribbon College Basketball Podcast, Ep. 49: Talking about the craziness that has already happened in March, coaching news, Kevin's continuing quest to be the Marco Polo of announcers, and more

In the newest episode of the Blue Ribbon College Basketball Podcast, hosts Chris Dortch (@cdortch) and Kevin Ingram (@KIngramSports) discuss a variety of college basketball topics.Some of the topics of discussion:* Chattanooga, where Chris happens to teach a sports writing class, cashes in its dance card with a shot for the ages.* Kevin gives us the latest from Tampa, the site of the SEC Tournament.* Coaching contracts, changes, etc.* Kevin’s travels take him to yet another new arena, and this might be his favorite yet.* Another installment of Blue Ribbon Bracket Breakers.All Blue Ribbon college basketball podcasts are available on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.You can also listen in your email client or click on the “Listen In Podcast App” link above to listen in your podcast player of choice.Coming up soonThanks for listening to this free podcast from the Blue Ribbon Report.If you haven’t yet subscribed to the newsletter, there’s still time so you can read all our college basketball coverage, which will continue throughout the offseason.Subscribe now for only $7.99 per month (or save $24 per year with an annual subscription) to have it sent directly to your email.Also, you can order the 2021-22 edition of the Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook. Grab a copy of our 41st edition while you can! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit blueribbon.substack.com
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Mar 3, 2022 • 48min

Blue Ribbon College Basketball Podcast, Ep. 48: talking with Mr. ACC himself, long-time broadcaster Wes Durham, and profiling another team in our Blue Ribbon Bracket Breakers series

In the newest episode of the Blue Ribbon College Basketball Podcast, hosts Chris Dortch (@cdortch) and Kevin Ingram (@KIngramSports) welcome long-time broadcaster Wes Durham.Some of the topics of discussion:* The homecourt advantage has worked like a charm for the top four teams in the Southeastern Conference standings—except for one game Kevin covered. Is the dude a black cat or what?* The coaching carousel is already starting its yearly rotation.* Wes talks about following in the footsteps of his legendary father.* Wes gives us his take on the state of the ACC.* As Purdue can attest, North Texas is not to be messed with.All Blue Ribbon college basketball podcasts are available on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.You can also listen in your email client or click on the “Listen In Podcast App” link above to listen in your podcast player of choice.Coming up soonThanks for listening to this free podcast from the Blue Ribbon Report.If you haven’t yet subscribed to the newsletter, there’s still time so you can read all our college basketball coverage, which will continue throughout the offseason.Subscribe now for only $7.99 per month (or save $24 per year with an annual subscription) to have it sent directly to your email.Also, you can order the 2021-22 edition of the Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook. Grab a copy of our 41st edition while you can! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit blueribbon.substack.com
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Feb 23, 2022 • 39min

Blue Ribbon College Basketball Podcast, Ep. 47: long-time Providence beat writer and Blue Ribbon contributing editor Kevin McNamara and part one of our new series, Blue Ribbon Bracket Breakers

In the newest episode of the Blue Ribbon College Basketball Podcast, hosts Chris Dortch (@cdortch) and Kevin Ingram (@KIngramSports) welcome long-time Providence beat writer and Blue Ribbon contributing editor Kevin McNamara.Some of the topics of discussion:* Do not get rid of the handshake line in college hoops.* Farewell to a good coach and even better man, Tubby Smith.* The other Kevin on the genius of Providence coach Ed Cooley.* Murray State leads off our new series.All Blue Ribbon college basketball podcasts are available on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.You can also listen in your email client or click on the “Listen In Podcast App” link above to listen in your podcast player of choice.Coming up soonThanks for listening to this free podcast from the Blue Ribbon Report.If you haven’t yet subscribed to the newsletter, there’s still time so you can read all our college basketball coverage, which will continue throughout the offseason.Subscribe now for only $7.99 per month (or save $24 per year with an annual subscription) to have it sent directly to your email.Also, you can order the 2021-22 edition of the Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook. Grab a copy of our 41st edition while you can! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit blueribbon.substack.com
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Feb 15, 2022 • 33min

Blue Ribbon College Basketball Podcast, Ep. 46: Gonzaga’s sustained excellence, Shaq’s college dominance, and our spoiler-filled recap of the Book of Boba Fett, episode seven

In the newest episode of the Blue Ribbon College Basketball Podcast, hosts Chris Dortch (@cdortch) and Kevin Ingram (@KIngramSports) discuss a variety of college basketball topics.Some of the topics of discussion:* What’s the deal with the biathlon?* Gonzaga’s impressive run atop the rankings. * Shaquille O’Neal was a double- and triple-double machine at LSU.* Kevin talks about the overlap with college baseball. * Our final Book of Boba Fett spoiler-filled recap.All Blue Ribbon college basketball podcasts are available on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.You can also listen in your email client or click on the “Listen In Podcast App” link above to listen in your podcast player of choice.Coming up soonThanks for listening to this free podcast from the Blue Ribbon Report.If you haven’t yet subscribed to the newsletter, there’s still time so you can read all our college basketball coverage, which will continue throughout the offseason.Subscribe now for only $7.99 per month (or save $24 per year with an annual subscription) to have it sent directly to your email.Also, you can order the 2021-22 edition of the Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook. Grab a copy of our 41st edition while you can! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit blueribbon.substack.com
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Feb 10, 2022 • 35min

Blue Ribbon College Basketball Podcast, Ep. 45: Blue Ribbon contributing editor and ace Pac-12 reporter Bruce Pascoe and our spoiler-filled recap of the Book of Boba Fett, episode six

In the newest episode of the Blue Ribbon College Basketball Podcast, hosts Chris Dortch (@cdortch) and Kevin Ingram (@KIngramSports) welcome Blue Ribbon contributing editor and ace Pac-12 reporter Bruce Pascoe.Some of the topics of discussion:* Discussing the pros and cons of court storming.* After a slow start in Big Ten play, Purdue is once again looking like a national title threat.* Arizona is another team that could play its way to the NCAA Tournament’s final weekend.* Bruce Pascoe breaks down the Pac-12 so far.* Kevin and Chris are still OK with limited Boba and plenty of Mando and Grogu.All Blue Ribbon college basketball podcasts are available on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.You can also listen in your email client or click on the “Listen In Podcast App” link above to listen in your podcast player of choice.Coming up soonThanks for listening to this free podcast from the Blue Ribbon Report.If you haven’t yet subscribed to the newsletter, there’s still time so you can read all our college basketball coverage, which will continue throughout the offseason.Subscribe now for only $7.99 per month (or save $24 per year with an annual subscription) to have it sent directly to your email.Also, you can order the 2021-22 edition of the Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook. Grab a copy of our 41st edition while you can! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit blueribbon.substack.com
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Feb 3, 2022 • 36min

Blue Ribbon College Basketball Podcast, Ep. 44: Blue Ribbon contributing editor and Big Ten reporter Kevin Brockway, and our spoiler-filled recap of the Book of Boba Fett, episode five

In the newest episode of the Blue Ribbon College Basketball Podcast, hosts Chris Dortch (@cdortch) and Kevin Ingram (@KIngramSports) welcome Blue Ribbon contributing editor and Big Ten reporter Kevin Brockway.Some of the topics of discussion:* Kevin’s take on the Big O. No, not Oscar Robertson, but Kentucky’s rebounding machine Oscar Tshiebwe. Could he be the national player of the year?* Kentucky has climbed into a select group of teams that can win it all.* Squabbles over the NIL and transfer portal? Not surprising.* The other Kevin talks about Indiana, Purdue, and the Big Ten.* No Boba in the Book of Boba Fett? Kevin and Chris are good with it, at least for episode 5.All Blue Ribbon college basketball podcasts are available on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.You can also listen in your email client or click on the “Listen In Podcast App” link above to listen in your podcast player of choice.Coming up soonThanks for listening to this free podcast from the Blue Ribbon Report.If you haven’t yet subscribed to the newsletter, there’s still time so you can read all our college basketball coverage, which will continue throughout the offseason.Subscribe now for only $7.99 per month (or save $24 per year with an annual subscription) to have it sent directly to your email.Also, you can order the 2021-22 edition of the Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook. Grab a copy of our 41st edition while you can! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit blueribbon.substack.com
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Jan 27, 2022 • 43min

Blue Ribbon College Basketball Podcast, Ep. 43: ESPN's consummate pro Rece Davis and and our spoiler-filled recap of the Book of Boba Fett, episode four

In the newest episode of the Blue Ribbon College Basketball Podcast, hosts Chris Dortch (@cdortch) and Kevin Ingram (@KIngramSports) welcome ESPN’s Rece Davis.Some of the topics of discussion:* Chris Mack’s somewhat surprising, somewhat not departure from Louisville.* Penny Hardaway’s travails at Memphis.* Rece talks about transitioning from football to basketball in midseason.* Rece reveals his favorite college basketball venue and describes its “aura.”* Kevin and Chris applaud Boba Fett’s recruiting efforts to fill out the roster of his new gang.All Blue Ribbon college basketball podcasts are available on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.You can also listen in your email client or click on the “Listen In Podcast App” link above to listen in your podcast player of choice.Coming up soonThanks for listening to this free podcast from the Blue Ribbon Report.If you haven’t yet subscribed to the newsletter, there’s still time so you can read all our college basketball coverage, which will continue throughout the offseason.Subscribe now for only $7.99 per month (or save $24 per year with an annual subscription) to have it sent directly to your email.Also, you can order the 2021-22 edition of the Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook. Grab a copy of our 41st edition while you can! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit blueribbon.substack.com
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Jan 19, 2022 • 39min

Blue Ribbon College Basketball Podcast, Ep. 42: SEC Network analyst and all-world dude Dane Bradshaw and our spoiler-filled recap of the Book of Boba Fett, episode three

In the newest episode of the Blue Ribbon College Basketball Podcast, hosts Chris Dortch (@cdortch) and Kevin Ingram (@KIngramSports) welcome SEC Network analyst Dane Bradshaw.Some of the topics of discussion:* Kevin and Chris pay tribute to the late Joe B. Hall, the Kentucky coaching legend who had a far greater influence than some realize.* Baylor gets back on track with a big road win.* Florida State sets an NCAA record that might stand for a long time.* Dane talks about the coaching genius of Auburn’s Bruce Pearl, for whom Dane played at Tennessee.* Kevin and Chris have many questions in their latest spoiler-filled Boba Fett review. All Blue Ribbon college basketball podcasts are available on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.You can also listen in your email client or click on the “Listen In Podcast App” link above to listen in your podcast player of choice.Coming up soonThanks for listening to this free podcast from the Blue Ribbon Report.If you haven’t yet subscribed to the newsletter, there’s still time so you can read all our college basketball coverage, which will continue throughout the offseason.Subscribe now for only $7.99 per month (or save $24 per year with an annual subscription) to have it sent directly to your email.Also, you can order the 2021-22 edition of the Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook. Grab a copy of our 41st edition while you can! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit blueribbon.substack.com
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Jan 12, 2022 • 35min

Blue Ribbon College Basketball Podcast, Ep. 41: Blue Ribbon and Washington Post contributor Patrick Stevens and our spoiler-filled recap of the Book of Boba Fett, episode two

In the newest episode of the Blue Ribbon College Basketball Podcast, hosts Chris Dortch (@cdortch) and Kevin Ingram (@KIngramSports) welcome basketball guru Patrick Stevens, a long-time Blue Ribbon and Washington Post contributor.Some of the topics of discussion:* Patrick enters the elite field of bracketologists.* Kevin calls his first Kentucky game as Vanderbilt PXP man. Hint: he says the Cats are pretty good. * Chris gives mucho respect to Texas Tech coach Mark Adams after his team upsets No. 1 Baylor in Waco. * Kevin and Chris talk about Boba Fett’s latest adventures. No, that wasn’t Joshua Tree in episode two!All Blue Ribbon college basketball podcasts are available on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.You can also listen in your email client or click on the “Listen In Podcast App” link above to listen in your podcast player of choice.Coming up soonThanks for listening to this free podcast from the Blue Ribbon Report.If you haven’t yet subscribed to the newsletter, there’s still time so you can read all our college basketball coverage, which will continue throughout the offseason.Subscribe now for only $7.99 per month (or save $24 per year with an annual subscription) to have it sent directly to your email.Also, you can order the 2021-22 edition of the Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook. Grab a copy of our 41st edition while you can! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit blueribbon.substack.com

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