Blue Ribbon College Basketball Podcast

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:• Chris admits he’s never going to win a bracket contest because he’ll never be able to bring himself to pick an FDU over Purdue. But that’s what we love about the Big Dance!• Heroes of the first two rounds.• Dane breaks down the SEC’s three Sweet 16 teams—Alabama, Arkansas, and Tennessee. • More coaching changes, including at the alma maters of Kevin and Chris.• In what direction is The Mandalorian taking us? Chris thinks we should trust Jon Favreau—the master auteur and Star Wars fan—and roll with it.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. 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

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:• Chris and Kevin break down the bracket, region by region.• How will injuries determine outcomes in the tournament?• The coaching carousel, fueled by some quick-hook firings, is spinning faster and faster.• Bo-Katan saves Mando’s bacon twice in one episode. Is a partnership forming to rebuild Mandalore?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. 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

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:• Does the recent spate of game-winning shots at the buzzer portend another wild NCAA Tournament? We sure hope so!• Shaka Smart is back on top at Marquette, a school where he can once again recruit players perfectly suited for his frenetic system.• Craig talks about how his trek to see every Division I men’s basketball team in person began.• Craig recalls some highlights of his 20-plus years of travel during which he saw 442 games in 131 venues. Hint: What happened in Vegas didn’t stay in Vegas.• Mando and Grogu have embarked on their own quest, and we’re here for it!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. 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

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:• It’s been an unusual season—on and off the court.• NC State has defied expectations and is cruising toward the Big Dance thanks in part to some astute portal acquisitions.• Sean takes us through the origins of Sports Reference and tells us about some cool new additions to a site that already attracts 17- to 20 million visitors a month.• Craig Caswell completes his most excellent quest to see every Division I team play in person. Yes, he’s a Blue Ribbon reader!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. 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

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:• Kevin and Chris compare notes on their week’s travels to games.• What’s going to happen to New Mexico State’s program and former Texas coach Chris Beard?• Mike and the boys discuss Northwestern’s surprising season.• Mike explains his thoughts on possible NCAA Tournament expansion in no uncertain terms, and the boys agree.• Chris and Kevin talk about three new hoops movies. Do we really need a remake of White Men Can’t Jump? That’s a tough act to follow!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. 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

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:• Kevin and Chris pick their all-time buzzer-beating shots.• Every player in college basketball deserves a teammate like Zach Edey, and we’re not even talking about his playing skills.• Patrick gives us an assessment of the rock-solid Mountain West, which has stayed strong throughout years of conference shifting.• Patrick gives us his early bracket-buster teams.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. 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

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:• Player of the year candidates. Hint: It’s a short conversation.• The last SEC/Big 12 Challenge was memorable for one of those Power 5 leagues.• That lucky dog Rich tells us about seeing Bruce Springsteen on the opening night of his latest tour.• Rich gives his take on the mighty Big 12, including Kansas, Jerome Tang and K-State, Texas, and more.• Saying farewell to Billy Packer, a friend and one of the most influential broadcasters in the history of any sport.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. 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

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:• Who knew DoorDash delivery extends into the middle of a college basketball game?• Kansas is hoping to avoid a losing streak not seen since Roy Williams’ first year as coach.• Texas A&M dug an NCAA Tournament hole with its non-conference play but it’s making up for lost time in SEC play.• Brett talks about some memorable hard fouls in ACC history, his favorite candidate to replace outgoing Notre Dame coach Mike Brey, and coaches who have left the dreaded hot seat behind.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. 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

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:• Do last weekend’s truckload of upsets portend a wild-and-crazy NCAA Tournament?• Can Arkansas rebound from its slow start in SEC play just like it did the previous two seasons?• Remember last week when we talked about FAU and the College of Charleston? Yeah, we’re still talking about them because they keep winning.• Saying goodbye to a legendary two-time Rock & Roll Hall of Fame honoree.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. 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

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:• Can Kentucky salvage a season that’s gone off the rails?• FAU, College of Charleston, and Providence are worthy of your attention.• Kevin checks off another arena from his ever-growing list of venues where he’s called games, and he’s got two more on tap.• Saying goodbye to a guitar legend and the iconic daughter of the ultimate icon.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. 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