Blue Ribbon College Basketball Podcast

Chris Dortch
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Nov 4, 2021 • 41min

Blue Ribbon College Basketball Podcast, Ep. 34: ESPN bracketology guru Joe Lunardi and World Series hijinks

In the newest episode of the Blue Ribbon College Basketball Podcast, hosts Chris Dortch (@cdortch) and Kevin Ingram (@KIngramSports) welcome in the godfather of bracketology, ESPN’s Joe Lunardi.Some of the topics of discussion:* Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook selling briskly* Kevin and Chris preview the Southeastern Conference* Joey Brackets issues his “you-heard-it-here-first” prediction* Joe discusses the future of his beloved NCAA tournament* Chris talks about his wild night covering the Atlanta Braves the last time they won the World Series, in 1995All 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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Oct 20, 2021 • 35min

Blue Ribbon College Basketball Podcast, Ep. 33: CBS and ACC Network analyst Dan Bonner

In the newest episode of the Blue Ribbon College Basketball Podcast, hosts Chris Dortch (@cdortch) and Kevin Ingram (@KIngramSports) welcome in CBS and ACC Network analyst Dan Bonner.Some of the topics of discussion:* Blue Ribbon Yearbooks are shipping!* Cousy Award candidates* Wishing Dickie V the best in his fight against cancer* Dan talks about being the dean of ACC analysts* What it’s like to be three in the booth with Kevin Harlan and Reggie MillerAll 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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Oct 6, 2021 • 36min

Blue Ribbon College Basketball Podcast, Ep. 32: Talking numbers with Duke director of analytics Zach Marcus

In the newest episode of the Blue Ribbon College Basketball Podcast, hosts Chris Dortch (@cdortch) and Kevin Ingram (@KIngramSports) welcome in Duke’s director of analytics and video scouting, Zach Marcus.Some of the topics of discussion:* The rise of analytics in basketball* Numbers all fans should know* More conference shifting* Kevin’s travelogue * Blue Ribbon print edition nearly finishedAll 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 pre-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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Sep 22, 2021 • 32min

Blue Ribbon College Basketball Podcast, Ep. 31: Tennessee head coach Rick Barnes

In the newest episode of the Blue Ribbon College Basketball Podcast, hosts Chris Dortch (@cdortch) and Kevin Ingram (@KIngramSports) welcome in Tennessee head coach Rick Barnes.Some of the topics of discussion:* Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook is at the printer.* Why the older Rick Barnes gets, the faster he wants his teams to play.* How Barnes replaced half a team and two assistants in two weeks last spring.* Taking a look at the college (and NBA) career of former Duke star JJ Reddick, who recently announced his retirement.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 pre-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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Sep 9, 2021 • 37min

Blue Ribbon College Basketball Podcast, Ep. 30: Belmont coach Casey Alexander

In the newest episode of the Blue Ribbon College Basketball Podcast, hosts Chris Dortch (@cdortch) and Kevin Ingram (@KIngramSports) welcome in Belmont head coach Casey Alexander.Some of the topics of discussion:* The guys discuss the decision-making process and planning that went into Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook’s cover.* Late-breaking injuries.* What team has four MBA candidates in its starting five? Hint: We’re talking to the coach today.* The difficulty of scheduling when you’re the coach of a good midmajor team.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, there are still a few copies of the 40th-anniversary 2020-21 edition of the Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook. Grab a copy of this historic collector’s item 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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Aug 26, 2021 • 45min

Blue Ribbon College Basketball Podcast, Ep. 29: Ohio State coach Chris Holtmann and paying tribute to three legends

In the newest episode of the Blue Ribbon College Basketball Podcast, hosts Chris Dortch (@cdortch) and Kevin Ingram (@KIngramSports) welcome in Ohio State head coach Chris Holtmann.Some of the topics of discussion:* Memphis loads up on high school talent* Chris Holtmann talks about his coaching influences* What it’s like competing in the Big Ten night after night* Saying goodbye to some heroes of our youthAll 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, there are still a few copies of the 40th-anniversary 2020-21 edition of the Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook. Grab a copy of this historic collector’s item 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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Aug 10, 2021 • 33min

Blue Ribbon College Basketball Podcast, Ep. 28: Yale head coach James Jones

In the newest episode of the Blue Ribbon College Basketball Podcast, hosts Chris Dortch (@cdortch) and Kevin Ingram (@KIngramSports) welcome in Yale head coach James Jones.Some of the topics of discussion:* Is the rest of the world catching up to USA Basketball?* Recruiting still making news, especially for Memphis* How does a coach survive a season without basketball?* What conferences will be the strongest next season?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, there are still a few copies of the 40th-anniversary 2020-21 edition of the Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook. Grab a copy of this historic collector’s item 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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Jul 27, 2021 • 34min

Blue Ribbon College Basketball Podcast, Ep. 27: The changing landscape of college hoops, who's No. 1, and more.

In the newest episode of the Blue Ribbon College Basketball Podcast, hosts Chris Dortch (@cdortch) and Kevin Ingram (@KIngramSports) welcome in Geoff Cabe, the associate commissioner of the Southern Conference.Some of the topics of discussion:* What role is the NCAA going to play in the ever-changing world of college athletics?* Will conference-shifting start dominos falling again?* What team will be Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook’s preseason No. 1?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, there are still a few copies of the 40th-anniversary 2020-21 edition of the Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook. Grab a copy of this historic collector’s item 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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Jul 13, 2021 • 35min

Blue Ribbon College Basketball Podcast, Ep. 26: Purdue head coach Matt Painter

In the newest episode of the Blue Ribbon College Basketball Podcast, hosts Chris Dortch (@cdortch) and Kevin Ingram (@KIngramSports) welcome in Purdue head coach Matt Painter.Some of the topics of discussion: * Coach Painter’s work with USA Basketball * Purdue’s prospects for 2021-22* How NIL will affect college basketball* Kevin’s adventures at the College World SeriesAll 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, there are still a few copies of the 40th-anniversary 2020-21 edition of the Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook. Grab a copy of this historic collector’s item 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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Jun 15, 2021 • 39min

Blue Ribbon College Basketball Podcast, Ep. 25: Florida State head coach Leonard Hamilton

In the newest episode of the Blue Ribbon College Basketball Podcast, hosts Chris Dortch (@cdortch) and Kevin Ingram (@KIngramSports) welcome in Florida State head coach Leonard Hamilton.Some of the topics of discussion:* Is Duke’s Coach K the GOAT?* Thoughts on Joe Lunardi’s latest Bracketology report.* How the ACC is going to look without twin titans Roy Williams and Coach K.* Florida State coach Leonard Hamilton talks about his retirement plans … or lack thereof. * Chris professes his renewed affection for college baseball. Kevin, the radio voice for Vanderbilt baseball, has been enlightened for many years and talks about his upcoming trip to the CWS in Omaha.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, there are still a few copies of the 40th-anniversary 2020-21 edition of the Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook. Grab a copy of this historic collector’s item 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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