Big 10+4 Podcast: Recent Episodes
Big 10+4 Podcast
Are you a college sports fan who wants to hear honest opinions, and legitimate breakdown of the big games and news? Then we're the show for you! Dalton & Sam bring you College Sports with a Midwest Perspective: Blue Collar & Blue Blood!
This week is a busy week for the #B1G!
Dalton & Sam will talk about a few of the matchups, from last week, and how they feel going into this week's slate of games!
Also, undefeated Rutgers hosts Washington, tonight! HOW do the Scarlet Knights not get any votes in the AP with so many teams who have lost get recognition?
ALSO, #13 USC hosts Wisconsin, and #19 Illinois (fresh off a win over then #24 Nebraska) travels to Happy Valley to take on #9 Penn St!
Can the Illini go into Beaver Stadium and defeat the Nittany Lions?
So much to cover, and more! ENJOY!
Dalton and Sam are back!
After a week away, they will talk about last week's surprises!
Michigan struggles and never could get anything going against Texas; Nebraska STOMPS Colorado, and more!
There are also some intriguing matchups this week, so they'll be talking about all of those too!
It's a packed show! ENJOY!
Welcome to this week's show!
ALERT! ALERT!
IT'S COLLEGE FOOTBALL SEASON!!
The 2024 #B1G season kicked off on Thursday with 3 teams in action, and Dalton & Sam will talk about a couple of those games, and preview a lackluster WK 1, minus USC/LSU on Sunday!
Are any conference teams (not USC +4.5), on "upset watch?"
Dalton & Sam will give their conference champions pick for the year, and sprinkle in some players of the year (offensive & defensive).
It's a GREAT SHOW!
ENJOY!
Welcome to Episode 131!
Dalton & Sam wrap up the 2024-'25 #B1G men's basketball preview!
Today they finish with Washington & Wisconsin!
Will the Huskies be a surprise in the conference for their first season as a B1G member, or will it be a long year for them?
For Wisconsin, can they rebound from losing key members from last season?
Will the Badgers be the "as expected" surprise of the conference or will it be a rebuilding season?
The AP Top 25 is out, for football!
Where do the B1G teams come out in the first rendition this season?
It's a packed show, and football season is JUST AROUND THE CORNER!!
ENJOY!
Welcome to Episode 130!
Dalton & Sam are near the end of their 2024-'25 men's #B1G basketball preview!
This week, they discuss the UCLA Bruins & the USC Trojans!
In Westwood does Mick Cronin have enough to contend with the upper teams in a new B1G conference?
Is UCLA STILL a blue blood program?
Going across town, in LA, can Eric Musselman turn the Trojans around after a rough 2023-'24 season?
After a major overhaul of the roster, what would be a success?
THEN, the guys will look at the Fox Sports 50x simulation of the upcoming football season on the new College Football 25 video game, and what teams made the new 12-team playoff (and how often)!
What surprises are there, and how seriously are they taking these sims?
It's a packed show! ENJOY!!
Welcome to Episode 129!
Dalton & Sam continue their 2024-'25 men's basketball preview with Purdue & Rutgers!
Before they do, they talk about their impressions from #B1G Media Days. Do they think it's a foregone conclusion that Oregon & Ohio St. return to play in Indy on the first Saturday of December?
Their preview then goes to West Lafayette and Purdue! Do the Boilers have a letdown after the departure of Zach Edey? Can they replicate the success from last year?
Then off to Piscataway and Rutgers! The Scarlet Knights got the #2 & #3 overall incoming freshmen! Will that mean a top-tier finish or will they struggle to gel?
It's all here, and it's a loaded show! ENJOY!
Welcome to Episode 128!
Dalton & Sam are continuing their 2024-'25 #B1G men's basketball preview, but FIRST, they need Dalton to give his impression of the new #NCAA college football game!
Is he satisfied after an 11-year wait?!
After that, the guys get into the preview of the Oregon Ducks & Penn St. Nittany Lions!
How will the Ducks acclimate to the new conference? Can they finish among the top five of the conference or will it take some time to adjust?
For Penn St, will the Lions have another struggle, like last season, or will they bounce back?
Can Ace Baldwin carry them?
B1G football Media Days are next week, and Sam will be there! What's he looking forward to the most?
And Sam asks Dalton about the 3 "dark horses" for the upcoming football season.
It's a loaded show! ENJOY!
Welcome to Episode 127!
Dalton & Sam are back from their holiday break to continue with their 2024-'25 Men's Basketball Preview!
This week they are talking about Northwestern & Ohio St!
Sam is returning from vacation, and Dalton HAS to ask a crucial question about a rather LARGE gas stop along the way to and from Florida!
What SHOULD the expectations be for Northwestern, after Boo Buie? Will Chris Collins make the Wildcats a top 5 team like they've been the past two years?
What do they still have in the cupboard next season?
Moving to Columbus, the guys evaluate what the Buckeyes have coming up! Can they keep on the same trajectory as they were with Jake Diebler when he was the interim?
With a lot of change on the roster, will they see issues with the roster's ability to mesh?
It's a packed show! ENJOY!
Welcome to Episode 126!
Dalton and Sam continue on their '24-'25 men's #B1G basketball preview with Minnesota & Nebraska!
Minnesota had an overachieving season, last year, but they lost a bunch of their roster to the portal. Is it possible for them to have another "successful" season?
Where do the guys think they'll finish?
As for the Cornhuskers, are they up for another successful season, after a largely successful season last year? Are the additions to the roster enough to counter the subtractions through transfer and graduation?
Finally, the guys talk about the first round of the #NBADraft! There were 3 B1G players taken (#9 Edey, #15 Ware, #27 Shannon Jr.), and they will talk about all three and their potential impact on their teams and the league. Only the 1st round was completed at the time of recording
It's a fantastic show! ENJOY!
Welcome to Episode 125!
Dalton & Sam continue their 2024-'25 men's basketball preview!
This week they move, in alphabetical order, to Michigan & Michigan State!
With the Wolverines, are they being set up to make moves with the hiring of Dusty May, and the players he's brought into Ann Arbor?
Where do the guys think they could finish in the conference?
How about Michigan State?
Tom Izzo adds TWO from the portal to the roster, and it looks to fill some holes from the past few seasons!
Do the additions make Michigan State a team that could push the conference for a top-5 finish? Does Izzo have a grasp on how to handle 3 bigs on his roster?
Can Xavier Booker have a "Zach Edey Effect" when he's in the game and around the rim? Will offenses need to adjust with him in the game?
Sam then asks Dalton about how he will tackle the new EA Sports NCAA College Football game, coming out in mid-July!
It's coming! This is a really packed show... ENJOY!
Welcome to Episode 124!
Dalton & Sam continue previewing the 2024-25 men's #B1G basketball season.
BEFORE they start talking basketball, they bring up a little B1G football and whether the college football game is becoming "predestined," thus making the regular season less anticipated than in past seasons.
And now... This week, in alphabetical order, they have Iowa & Maryland!
What do the guys think about the Hawkeyes?
Did Fran McCaffery do enough to replace those players who left Iowa City?
Where do the guys think they finish in the B1G next season?
Then they travel to College Park and the Terrapins!
Does Maryland have what it takes to recover from an extremely disappointing season, last year?
Does Kevin Willard go onto the hot seat if they struggle again this season?
Enjoy this week's episode!
Next week the guys will talk about the Michigan Wolverines & the Michigan St. Spartans!
Welcome to Episode 123!
Dalton & Sam start their preview of the 2024-'25 men's #B1G basketball season!
They are going in alphabetical order, so they will be doing Illinois & Indiana this week!
Illinois: Can they replicate what they did last season with all the pieces leaving the team, and all the additions they have coming in?
Is there a worry that the team will not gel in time to be successful in the season?
Indiana: Maybe the most intriguing team coming in! Can Mike Woodson figure out the rotation of THREE big men, in the post, to make them all productive and happy?
Is there enough outside shooting that will help open the posts up for those big men?
Is Coach Woodson using up his last chance if they don't succeed this year?
It's a packed show, and some interesting topics! ENJOY!!
Welcome to Episode 122!
Dalton & Sam are back with a short episode since it's a slow newsreel week in the #B1G!
Sam starts the show by asking Dalton what his favorite minor league promo is, and let's just say... it's AWESOME! Sam's is a pretty good one too!
The B1G fiscal report is out, and the guys talk about this and the forecast as we go forward.
Fox announced the Friday night football schedule for this upcoming football season, and there are TWO teams that are glaringly missing from the schedule! The guys will talk about who plays who, and where!
It's a short show, but it's a good one!
ENJOY!
Welcome to Episode 121!
Dalton & Sam have a short laundry list of things to chat about!
First, they talk a little softball & baseball as the women's NCAA tournament kicks off & the men's regular season is wrapping up!
Then, they move to Iowa HC, Lisa Bluder, who retired and handed the reigns over to Jan Jenson (long-time assistant).
How will the Hawkeyes move on?
Dalton is dancing in his chair for the next topic because EA Sports announced the release date of NCAA Football 25 and hype videos are released!
What are the guys hoping to see in the game and what traditions are they wanting in there?
It's a great show, ENJOY!
This show was streamed & recorded on May 17th
Welcome to Episode 120!
With a news week where there are not a lot of headlines, Dalton and Sam are talking about the rise and viability of the WNBA.
Do they see the WNBA growing in leaps and bounds towards being as popular as the NBA?
It's a great conversation!
They will then talk about the men's basketball season and their "WAY TOO EARLY" front-runners for the 2024-'25 season!
Who do the guys see as the teams who SHOULD be favored, come November?
It's a great and in-depth show! ENJOY!
Welcome to Episode 119!
It's a SLOOOOOW news week, so Dalton & Sam are making the best of it!
The home & away opponents are established for the men's #B1G basketball schedule!
They will talk about how the newest members will play their first season! Who will come to see them, and who will they visit in the inaugural year?
They will also get onto the topic of the ability of these new mega-conferences to logistically have all the sports reside in the same conference as football & basketball.
Is it feasible or did the current Ohio St. offensive coordinator have the right idea, and football should be treated as its own animal?
They have a final thought and report of the Transfer Portal, as the window closed as we hit May!
It's a shorty, but goody!
ENJOY!
Welcome to Episode 118!
Dalton & Sam have a TON to talk about even though it's only TWO topics!
The first round of the #NFLDraft was last night, and the guys are talking about the 4 "old" #B1G players selected.
How will they fare in the league, and their teams? Also, a former conference player who isn't very happy & confused with his team's selection in the first round.
They will then move to the Transfer Portal for men's and women's basketball.B1G teams are gaining players, losing players, and maybe FINALLY(?) dipping a toe into the portal!
It's a great show!
ENJOY!!
Welcome to Episode 117!
Today is all about the Transfer Portal!
Dalton & Sam are talking about #B1G teams who areworking the portal or have been affected heavily by the portal movement.
Which teams are making moves and which teams will be THAT MUCH better than they were?
Also, Dalton presents the conversation he and Sam had, over text, about what style of team, going forward, will be the likely programs to win national championships (mostly portal adds v. recruited).
The guys wrap up the show by talking about the women's portal and who is making waves.
Lastly, the guys reveal the new B1G Talk logo, since the next major season will have 4 NEW teams in the conference!
It's one topic, but it's a LOADED show!
ENJOY!
Welcome to Episode 116!
Dalton & Sam are talking about each of the men's & women's NCAA Tournament Championship games (Iowa in the women's & Purdue in the men's).
What did Sam, as a Purdue fan, go through as the Boilermakers made their appearance in the Final Four, and the National Championship?
How about Iowa, on the women's side?!
18+ MILLION people watched the game, with a peak viewership of over 24 million!
What factors go into retaining those numbers? Has the women's game done enough to raise interest in their game to capture the "casual" fan to have them tune in regularly?
It's a great show, ENJOY!
Welcome to Episode 115!
The #FinalFour is set on both the women's and men's side,and for the first time since 2015, both the #B1G men & women have arepresentative!
Iowa goes to Cleveland with an #Elite8 win over LSU, andPurdue is going to Phoenix after a win over Tennessee in the regionalchampionship game!
Dalton & Sam will talk about how the conference faredduring the #NCAATournament and look at what the Hawkeyes & Boilermakersneed to do to advance and THEN cut the nets down!
It's a packed show! ENJOY!
Welcome to Episode 114!
Dalton & Sam are covering the events from the first night of the #NCAATournament & the #Sweet16!
Illinois fights past Iowa St. & makes it to the Elite 8, can/will Purdue join them to give the #B1G a quarter of the final 8 spots in the tournament?
Will they move on and represent the conference in Phoenix?
The women's tournament is ALSO beginning their Sweet 16!
The guys will look at the remaining teams (Iowa & Indiana)!
A LOT to cover! ENJOY!
Welcome to Episode 113.2!
It wasn't planned that we would have a recap of the first day of the men's #NCAATournament, but Sam decided it was needed!
So much happened, that he wants to recap, and then he replays the portion of Thursday's show that talks about Friday's games and the women's tournament!
Enjoy the recap and the encore on Friday's games!
Welcome to Episode 112!
Dalton is back!
He and Sam are talking ALL about the #B1G tournament and postseason awards!
Have there been any surprises in the men's tourney, yet?
Were there snubs in the awards?
Short, but sweet, and to the point! It's a PACKED show!
ENJOY!
Welcome to Episode 111!
Dalton is in Minnesota for the women's #B1G tournament, so Tony is filling in for him!
Sam & Tony talk about the ending of the men's conference season!
The final seeding for the men's tournament isn't fully set, so they talk about the different possibilities!
Is Michigan going to be looking for a new HC after this season?
What would it take for Matt Painter to get consideration for Coach of the Year?
On the women's side, the conference tournament is underway, and the guys talk about what has happened up to this point!
It's a packed show! ENJOY!
Welcome to Episode 110!
This is the audio/video (on Spotify) version of the Live Stream on ASAP Network, on Friday, March 1, 2024.
Enjoy!
Welcome to Episode 109Dalton & Sam have a TON to talk about, this week!
The #B1G men's basketball season is getting even more interesting with the top teams falling to teams near or at the bottom of the conference!
It's still just as much up for grabs as ever!
PUR & ILL fall to lower half teams, NEB wins their first B1G conference ROAD game at IU.
The women's season is wrapping up, and they will be playing their conference tournament in Minneapolis next week!
ILL hammers IU, and then the Hoosiers throttle IOWA, giving OSU a big lead with only a week left to play in the conference season!
Who will be the number one seed for it?!
The CFP came out with the 12-team 5+7 playoff model, and oh goodness it's an interesting potential setup!
Does it make sense that the school in South Bend finally joins a conglomeration of schools?
It's a great show, ENJOY!
Welcome to Episode 108!
Dalton & Sam are back at it with men's & women's basketball talk!
Caitlin Clark sets the NCAA scoring record in an AMAZING fashion!
- 49 pts and 13 assists paced the Hawkeyes past Michigan as she set the scoring record by scoring the first 8 points of the game!
Ohio St. leads the women's conference race and still has another match-up with Iowa.
- Will the Buckeyes take the regular season crown?
On the men's side, does anyone catch Purdue, who has a 2.5-game lead with six games to play?
- Braden Smith continues to impress, so much that it makes Dalton leave the show for a few minutes!
Northwestern suffers a huge loss with Ty Berry tearing his meniscus, and being out the rest of the season.
- Does this keep the Wildcats out of the NCAA Tournament?
Other teams are making ripples
- Michigan St: beat #10 Illinois & Penn St, making a statement about a tourney bid
- Minnesota: after being predicted to finish 14th, they show they have improved GREATLY.
- Nebraska: still time to solidify their bid, but COULD have their bubble burst!
It's a GREAT show! ENJOY!
Welcome to Episode 107!
Dalton and Sam are talking Super Bowl snacks and #B1G basketball for both the men and women!
What is Sam, our resident eater, having/making for the Super Bowl this weekend? Same ol' same ol' or adventuresome?
The guys venture into the men's conference play! They go around the league including a stop in Minneapolis to talk about the Golden Gophers!
On the women's side, Ohio St. makes a statement! Are they now the team to beat for the conference title since they have beaten both Iowa and Indiana?
What B1G players are playing in the Super Bowl? The guys go over the list of those playing on Sunday!
There is SO MUCH in this week's episode!
ENJOY!!
Welcome to Episode 106!
Dalton & Sam are IN DEEP in men's B1G basketball!
Wisconsin gets stunned by Nebraska, in Lincoln, after leading the Huskers by 16 at the half!
The guys talk about the Northwestern/Purdue game, and how does a referee team call a game including Zach Edey?
Then, Mike DeCourcy (BTN, Fox Sports, Sporting News) joins the guys to talk ALL about the B1G conference, and even some Bracket Forecast!
It's a GREAT show! ENJOY!
Welcome to Episode 105!
Dalton & Sam have a BUNCH to talk about this week!
Now that Jim Harbaugh has FINALLY left Michigan for LA-LA Land... what's next for the Wolverines?There are upsets, and A TON of teams where they shouldn't be in the standings, on both sides of the ball, and they will talk about it all!Court storming... now that Caitlin Clark was "run over" (we will talk about the "severity") during a court storming, are people FINALLY on Matt Painter's side on needing to control them?
All that and so much more! ENJOY!
Welcome to Episode 104!
This week marks the first of the years that is ALMOST completely about #B1G basketball (men & women)!
The conference seasons are getting pretty interesting, and Dalton & Sam will talk about both races!
Bracketology is starting to be a regularly updated thing, as conferences get close to the halfway point of the conference season!
The guys will look to see where the conference sits, on the men's side, according to our pal, Mike DeCourcy!
Can anyone catch Iowa, on the women's side, or is everyone playing for second place?
It's that time of year, again... we will have to address, A LITTLE, the fact that Jim Harbaugh is interviewing for NFL head coaching jobs!
Michigan is handling it a little bit differently, this year, why does Dalton think it's happening?
It's a great show! ENJOY!
Welcome to Episode 103!
Dalton & Sam are talking about the CFP National Championship Game, and what COULD come from the NCAA investigation of the Wolverines this past season.
Nick Saban announced his retirement this week, and the guys will talk about WHO would want to follow him.
The B1G basketball season is getting even more unsettled than it was a week ago!
Purdue goes to Lincoln and loses to Nebraska; Michigan St. goes to Northwestern and loses to the Wildcats & then performs well at Illinois; Rutgers beats Indiana; and Minnesota... are they for real?!
On the women's side, Michigan St. is starting to perform well; Nebraska is making noise; and Indiana travels to Iowa City!
It's a packed show... ENJOY!
Welcome to Episode 102!
Dalton & Sam are breaking down the CFP Championship game between #2 Washington & #1 Michigan, in Houston!
Who does each think will win the title? WHICH #B1G team will have the "Defending National Champion" next to their name, next season
The guys then move to the HARDWOOD!
They talk about BIG matchups coming (ILL/PUR; NEB/WIS), and how some teams have OVER/UNDER performed this year, so far (MINN/MICH)!
On the women's side, MSU shows out in a loss to #4 IOWA.
With so much symmetry, to this point of the year, who will jump out as a conference front-runner?
It's a packed show! ENJOY & HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Welcome to Episode 101!
Dalton returns this week, but nobody told Tony, and he's back too, so we have 3 this week!
The guys will chat about bowl games... DID DALTON CHANGE HIS MIND AND NOW THINK THEY ARE FUN TO WATCH?!
The term "soft grunting" shows up in the show...
Sam has an idea for a bowl game sponsor that would be great fun with a crowd-interactive mascot!
You need to listen!
The CFP is coming this weekend!
1 Michigan takes on #4 Alabama in the Rose Bowl, and the guys will talk about that matchup!
ALSO, who wins the #2 Washington/#3 Texas matchup?
Some of the responses will surprise you!
The B1G BB season is gearing up to start the conference season, in full force, and the conversation will be pretty deep!
The gents will talk about BOTH men's & women's #B1G basketball!
There is much to talk about, and these three guys have a lot to say!
Happy New Year's, everybody... ENJOY!
Welcome to Episode 100!
Dalton is out so Tony comes in to fill-in with Sam!
It's A LOT of B1G MBB this week!
- Michigan St. blows out #6 Baylor, and the Bears only fall 4 spots in the latest polls!
- What does this say about the Spartans?
- Does Juwan Howard make it through the season at Michigan?
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3 Purdue beats #1 Arizona and reclaims the nation's top spot, but who else is for real?!
- Does Michigan St. finish top 5?
- Can Northwestern continue its strong start into conference success?
- Will Nebraska keep winning?
- Does Wisconsin have some surprises for the B1G?
- Can Indiana be a better-than-predicted conference team?
It's A LOT!
We also mention some CFP and talk about how the committee was SO SCARED of doing something that had never happened before, and this season would've made the most sense for it to happen!
It's a great 100th episode!
We also had breaking news, so look out for that too!
Welcome to Episode 99!
It's the time between the conference championships and the CFP, and that means we get our first dose of ALL BASKETBALL!!
The guys will talk MBB and what is happening in East Lansing.
How about Ann Arbor? What is happening in the mitten?
Northwestern upsets #1 Purdue in Evanston, and then loses to CHICAGO ST(?), IN EVANSTON!
Is Minnesota REALLY on track or will they return to Earth once we're in full-swing conference play?
For WBB, Iowa sits atop the conference, as we get ready to go into conference play, after the New Year holiday.
Is Minnesota for real, for the ladies?! They sit at 10-1, and 1-0 in conference!
SO MUCH BASKETBALL! ENJOY!
Welcome to Episode 98!
Dalton & Sam are talking about #B1G basketball!
The men's season is ramping up, and the guys will talk about surprises so far, for the good and the bad.
And the women, there is Iowa! There are also some surprises of teams "overachieving" to this point of the season!
Show notes are short, but the show is packed! ENJOY!
Welcome to Episode 97!
Dalton is back from "working" in Cancun, and joins Sam this week!
A lot happening this week! The rivalry games have been played, and the CFP picture is working its way out... Will Michigan walk into it with their #B1G Championship game against Iowa this week?
How about basketball?! There is a TON going on there, and the guys will talk about all the goings on in the hoops world!
It's a packed show, ENJOY!
Welcome to Episode 96!
Dalton is "working" in Cancun, so Tony drops in to fill in with Sam!
It's Feast Week, and oh what a full plate the guys have!
Rivalries galore in #B1G football this week!
- "The Game" headlines all the football action!
- Who will be the MSU coach, is it a familiar face (from the B1G)?
- Since Tony has been out, they will brush up on his thoughts on Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh and the university's sign-stealing "scandal."
In basketball, it's the season of pre-season tournaments, and there are A LOT of teams participating in many of those!
There are also some "overachieving" and the guys talk about the conference and where they see the season going!
It's a great show! ENJOY!
Welcome to Episode 95!'
Dalton & Sam are talking about the MICH/PSU game, and how underwhelming it was to watch/listen to!
Iowa hits the under... AGAIN!
They're 8-2, ranked 16th, and have a TWO-game lead in the #B1G West!
Northwestern has taken "Interim" off HC David Braun's title and is now the Head Coach in Evanston!
Is HE the B1G Coach of the Year? How about national recognition?
They're then going to talk Penn St. and what expectations should be in Happy Valley for James Franklin! Does 9-10 wins every year do the trick or should they want more?
James Madison football is vying for an exception to the NCAA's ruling they are ineligible for any bowl game. They are 10-0, and one of the top-ranked Group of 5 teams!
Should they get the New Year's 6 bowl bid, if they deserve it?
The Michigan sign-stealing story just keeps getting deeper, and more convoluted as each day goes by!
They will dive into whether they think the 3-game suspension of Jim Harbaugh is enough, and fair.
What COULD be a solution to preventing sign-stealing?
They will wrap up the show with MBB!
What have we learned...?
Purdue is really good, and Michigan St, while having lost a couple early, will be fine.
Is there anything else?
Such a great show! ENJOY!
Welcome to Episode 93!
Dalton & Sam have A LOT of #B1G topics this week!
They're going in-depth on a few conference teams after their WK 9 game.
Nebraska is bowl-eligible with their next win!
Northwestern is at 4-4, and the guys will talk about what that amount of wins means for interim head coach David Braun.
Of the 4 teams who are tied for first in the West, who has the toughest WK 10 opponent?
Michigan scandal getting more intense by the day, and the other conference coaches want them to be punished soon, for what they're being accused of.
IS this something that could happen before the end of the season?
Men's basketball teams had their "Secret" Scrimmages, and Purdue, Michigan St., and Illinois showed up very well in their scrimmages!
What do the guys think of the scrimmages?
Finally, the guys give tribute to Hall of Fame coach, Bob Knight, after he passed this week.
What did the General bring to the conference, and the college basketball world?
It's a great show! ENJOY!
Welcome to Episode 92!
Dalton & Sam are talking, ad nauseam, about Iowa, and their game against Minnesota!
The game "ended" in controversy after a punt return, for the winning touchdown, was called back after what appears to be a botched fair-catch penalty.
Even in their struggle, Iowa STILL has a FANTASTIC chance to go to Indy and play in the #B1G Championship game!
Penn St. goes to Columbus and loses to Ohio St.
What happened to the Penn St. offense?
Were the defenses SO dominant, it took away from what was being expected, offensively?
Is Penn St. out of the East Division running?
Wisconsin dramatically beats Illinois, on a TD with 27 seconds remaining, after trailing 21-7 in the 4th quarter!
THEN, it's sign-stealing at the University of Michigan is the topic!
What do the guys have to say about this ever-growing story?!
And finally, they will talk about "Secret Scrimmages" in men's basketball!
It's a GREAT SHOW! ENJOY!
Welcome to Episode 91!
Dalton and Sam have A LOT to talk about!
Leading off, the NCAA investigating Michigan for sign stealing? Seriously? We need more information!
They will talk about how this COULD go, and what it seems like to them!
We're recapping #B1G games from last week!
Iowa won their game in Madison, and now has the in-route to the West Divison and Indy!
Michigan St. imploded upon themselves and lost to Rutgers after leading 24-6 in the 4th quarter.
Are they done or is there some fight left in them?!
Previewing this week, #7 Penn St. travels to Columbus to take on #3 Ohio St! Are they looking in a mirror when preparing for this week?
Also, Michigan St. hosts Michigan for the late NBC game! Can the Spartans do the unthinkable and beat the #2 Wolverines?
We also look at the men's and women's first AP poll for basketball! There are a lot of B1G there, are they surprised by anything?
It's a great show! ENJOY!
Welcome to Episode 90!
Dalton & Sam have a buffet of things to chat over, this week!
First, they recap some of the action from last week, and some answers that have been asked all year!
Iowa defeats Purdue and is in a position to win the West division IF they are able to win this week!
Do either of the guys think this will happen?
Ohio St. put Maryland away, late, and how do the guys see the Terps in aspects of best teams in the #B1G conference?
Is the West SO BAD that Maryland and Rutgers would win it if they were there?
Moving to previews, Michigan St. travels to Piscataway to take on Rutgers. Which Spartan team shows up? Do they have an opportunity for a road win?
Purdue hosts Ohio St. in West Lafayette. Do the Buckeyes need to worry about an upset?
Sam has a stat that might lend to the possibility of the "Spoilermakers" making an appearance.
Iowa takes on Wisconsin this week in Madison! Is this the West Division championship game? Is there a way that ANY of the other 5 teams can sneak into contention?
Can the Iowa offense, or lack thereof, keep pace with the Badgers?
Does Wisconsin need their passing game, at this point of the season, and they're keeping it in their pocket for later?
Then the guys will move to BASKETBALL!
Media days took place for both men and women!
They will go over the pre-season All-B1G teams for both!
They also talk about how they feel about the upcoming seasons.
For the men, is there a third team that can contend with Purdue and Michigan St?
If not, WHO is the third-best team in the conference?
For the women, is there a team, or teams, who can put pressure on the Iowa Hawkeyes for the title?
It's a GREAT show! ENJOY!
Welcome to Episode 89!
Dalton & Sam are talking #B1G football!
They will be recapping a few of last week's games. Did those games answer those or are they still just as unanswered as they were before?
Purdue crushed Illinois! Does this help us understand where each is at this point of the season?
Michigan St. went to Iowa City and struggled in the second half. Does this mean the Spartans are going to have a dreadful season?
How about the McNamara injury for Iowa's outlook for the season?
Will the West division be as hectic as it was last year?
Northwestern, while losing to Penn St, showed some life! Could they be turning the corner to becoming more respectable?
Previewing this week's games, they travel to Columbus, and talk about the Maryland Terrapins coming in to play Ohio St!
How good is Maryland?
It's, also, that time of the year, when Jim Harbaugh rumors start to sprout! AND, Sam has one to share with Dalton!
We can't wait to see what this one is!
After THAT, the guys will preview Harbaugh's CURRENT team's game against Minnesota!
Can Rutgers pull off an upset in Madison against Wisconsin?
Finally, Purdue travels to Iowa!
Then the guys wrap up talking a little men's basketball! The schedules are out, and times & channels are out! Peacock is getting A LOT of key matchups, INCLUDING some rival games!
How are the guys feeling about this?!
It's a great show! ENJOY!
This episode was recorded on Thursday before the Bears v. Commanders game was played
Welcome to Episode 88!
Dalton & Sam are recapping and previewing #B1G football this week!
Recaps
- Did the guys take anything out of the Ohio St. win, in South Bend, against the Irish?
- Where does the "blame" go, for Notre Dame, only having 10 on the field for the game-winner?
- How about Purdue's lackluster performance against Wisconsin?
- Penn St. blanks Iowa, what does this do for their thoughts on each of the Hawkeyes and Nittany Lions?
- Northwestern SHOCKS Minnesota after being down 21 going into the 4th! What do they think about the Wildcats' resiliency?
Previewing this week's games
- We go to Iowa City to preview Michigan St. and Iowa.
- What Spartan team shows up to play the Hawkeyes? Is the Iowa -12 fitting or does it feel "wrong?"
- Purdue hosts Illinois in a game where both teams are searching for their identity!
- How will this game play out without knowing which team shows up for each?
- Michigan travels to Lincoln to play Nebraska, and Maryland hosts Indiana!
It's a great show! ENJOY!
Welcome to Episode 87!
Dalton & Sam are back to talk about some B1G football!
First, they will recap a couple of games from last week that piqued some interest!
Ohio St. FINALLY scored a lot of points against Western Kentucky! Buckeye fans are thrilled, right?!
Washington went into East Lansing and blew out a reeling Spartan squad! How do the guys feel about both of those teams?
The guys will then jump to previewing some #B1G matchups, primarily #6 Ohio St. visiting #9 Notre Dame, and #25 Iowa going to Beaver Stadium to play #7 Penn St!
They will also give a quick glimpse at the men's & women's basketball schedules! Highlights to get hyped for the upcoming season!
It's a great show! ENJOY!
Welcome to Episode 86!
Dalton & Sam are talking about B1G questions coming out of week 2!
- Wisconsin goes out west and gets beat by Washington St., after a dominating week 1 win over Buffalo.
- Ohio St. beat Youngstown St. 35-7... and fans are in a panic! Sam, we're sure, has a strong opinion!
- Nebraska struggled mightily against Colorado. Do the guys still have confidence in Matt Rhule?
- Previewing this week, Penn St. hosts Illinois! Is Penn St. increasingly more of a threat to Michigan & Ohio St. in the East Division?
- They will then take a look at Michigan's schedule to see when it will be the Wolverines get their first real "test!" The answer MIGHT surprise you!
- They will also talk about the game between #8 Washington and Michigan St.
- Can the Spartans recover from off-field issues to make it a game against the Huskies?
- Also, Sam will make picks of a few of the "bigger" games from this week, in the the conference.
- With all 14 #B1G teams playing this weekend, Dalton is going to play "High-Low!"
- He guesses the highest and lowest ticket prices (on the after-market) for the games! AGAIN, the answers might surprise you with all of the matchups!
It's a great show! Enjoy!
Welcome to Episode 85!
Dalton & Sam have football to talk about!
Reactions and previews abound!
Illinois struggled, but still won! Is it Toledo is that good or is Illinois not as good as they were last season?
How about Penn St?! They had a GREAT showing against West Virginia, offensively, are the Nittany Lions REAL contenders for the #B1G East division?
Ohio St. "struggled" offensively in Bloomington against the Hoosiers. Does this concern either of the guys?
Iowa did something for the first time in Dalton's lifetime!
To the game previews, Nebraska travels to Boulder to take on Coach Prime & the Buffaloes!
How interested are the guys in what's taking place in Colorado? What are their preliminary thoughts on Coach Sanders?
Finally, they are going to talk, YET AGAIN, about how the #NCAA keeps dropping the ball on how they handle suspensions, NIL, and other things!
It's a packed show, ENJOY!
Welcome to Episode 84!
The college football season is underway!
Dalton & Sam are going to talk about the NEB/MINN game and what their prognosis is for the Huskers & Gophers, after only one game!
They go over the weekend's opening games that involved #B1G teams and talk about the lack of great matchups to start the season!
Dalton, since he was out last week, will talk about who he thinks will win each division in the last year of those.
Does he go with the standard or will he go out on a limb, like Sam? Maybe both?
Finally, they will briefly address the Breaking News of Cal, Stanford, & SMU being invited to join the ACC!
It's a great show,
Welcome to Episode 83.1!
Dalton is out, so Sam is in the main chair, and Tony fills in!
We're getting close to the CFB season's kick-off, and the guys are getting excited!
First, they're talking about the University of Michigan's self-imposed suspension of head coach Jim Harbaugh.
They've talked about it before, but now they are talking about whether they feel it will be enough for the NCAA to "call it good" or pile on MORE when they finally have a hearing over it.
There are yet MORE rumblings about teams jumping to "greener pastures" of another conference with the news of the ACC presidents meeting to talk about adding Stanford & Cal.
Is this for real or is it just a smoke screen?
Sam & Tony will talk about the upcoming B1G football season, and who each thinks will win their divisions! There might be some surprises!
It's a great show!
ENJOY!
Welcome to Episode 82.1!
Dalton & Sam are back with some MORE CFB talk, Basketball Hall of Fame Induction talk, and NCAA shenanigans!
Former Purdue basketball coach, Gene Keady was inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame this last weekend, and Sam will give his take on just how special it is!
Also, the guys will talk about the AP Top 25 and the #B1G (current & soon-to-be) involvement!
Lastly, they will talk about the NCAA recently rejecting an agreement between University of Michigan coach, Jim Harbaugh, and them!
What does Sam think...? Well, you'll just need to find out!
Enjoy!
Welcome to Episode 81.1!
TONY joins Dalton & Sam this week!
Shortly after last week's show where the guys talked about the real possibility of Arizona moving to the Big 12 and that could lead to other things... IT HAPPENED!
It was almost like they could see the future! SO, the gents will talk all about the moves and what they see happening!
They also will cover what Chip Kelly said his thoughts were on what college football should do... it's interesting, and you might want to check it out!
It's only one topic, but it is a packed show!
ENJOY!!
Welcome to Episode 80.1! FOOTBALL IS BACK and the guys are champing at the bit to get the season up and going! Dalton & Sam will review the preseason #B1G predictions and talk about their thoughts!
In the final year of divisions, they will go through the East and break down the top 5 teams and how they feel it might play out!
Will the Wolverines three-peat their way to Indianapolis? Can Ohio St. stand in their way and keep them from attempting to win the conference for the third straight year? Do the Nittany Lions throw a wrench in the predestination of the Michigan/Ohio St. winner from going to play in Indy?
And they will also visit the West division! Who is going to come out on top in the Wild Wild West?
Does Wisconsin bounce back from a lackluster season? Can the Hawkeyes put the "O" back into Iowa? Is Illinois being discounted after losing their D-coordinator? Is the reigning champ predicted too low?
It's all going to be covered today, and know that... NCAA football is JUST AROUND THE CORNER! ENJOY!
Welcome to Episode 79.1 Take 2!
This week, Dalton is coming back from #B1G Media Days in Indy, so Tony joins Sam!
The NCAA seems to be getting ready to suspend the University of Michigan head football coach, Jim Harbaugh, for the first four games of the upcoming season.
- How will this affect the Wolverines starting the season?
- Will they even "notice" him not being at the helm, if he does indeed get suspended?
- How do the guys feel about this suspension in comparison to OTHER schools that had violations but were not punished as severely?
Colorado has voted to leave the PAC conference and return to the Big 12!
- Is this the start of the final shoe-dropping on the PAC conference?
- Is this the end of the conference, as we know it?
- Who's next, and where are those schools headed?
- Do the Buffaloes leaving mean that Notre Dame will FINALLY align itself as a full, FOOTBALL member of a conference?
Finally, Bronny James suffered a cardiac arrest while practicing, this week.
- What are the guys' thoughts on what has transpired, and what concerns, if any, do they have going forward?
It's a packed show!
Football is just around the corner, and we're excited about the season and what could transpire!
ENJOY!
Welcome to Episode 78.1!
We're in the "dog days" of summer, but that doesn't keep Dalton & Sam from chatting about a couple of things that have a #B1G flavor!
The Basketball Tournament kicks off next week!
The B1G has FOUR teams (with official ties to conference universities) in the field of 64!
We will meet those teams, and talk about the evolution of TBT!
THEN, the guys will talk about the recent news of some universities fighting the NCAA with new NIL regulations. There's A LOT to unpack on this topic, and the guys will dive deep into it!
Welcome to Episode 77.1! After a two-week hiatus... "THE BOYS ARE BACK IN TOWN!"
Dalton, Sam & Tony get back together to talk about the recent goings-on in the #B1G!
They will be breaking down the B1G players taken in the #NBADraft, at the end of June, along with the news that the PAC conference will not be getting a network media deal, but rather it looks like they will go Direct-to-Consumer! How do the guys feel about this?
There are only two topics, BUT they loaded it up! Enjoy!
Welcome to Episode 76.1!
Dalton & Sam are talking about the 2024 & 2025 #B1G football two-play opponents for each team along with each protected matchups (or lack thereof)!
We talk about the current rankings of the PGs in MBB, and where there might be some "issue" with the rankings.
With summer right around the corner, it seems like a great time to do some GRILLIN'!
SO, Sam is going to ask Dalton some 2000s pop culture trivia questions!
Why? Because Dalton is self-admittedly HORRIBLE at knowing pop culture!
ENJOY!
Welcome to Episode 75.1!
We are getting the band back together this week! Tony & Dalton are in this week, just like old times!
We revisit some of the news of those players returning to school, and then we will dive deeper into other teams that regained some of their talents and where that puts those teams.
Taking into consideration that Michigan St. & Purdue as 1a & 1b... who rounds out the guys' top 5?
We will talk a little about the fact that we haven't talked a bunch about the upcoming football season... Dalton will propose a question that maybe lends to that trend for #B1G Talk!
Finally, we have a collective #HEADLINES with a feel-good story about the upcoming Super Regionals in the College Baseball Tournament!I
Welcome to Episode 74.1!
Tony is in for Dalton, and there is a lot to talk about!
With it being June, the deadline to withdraw from the NBA Draft, there are a few the guys will talk about!
- Keisei Tominaga returns to Nebraska!
- What does that do for what the Cornhuskers can do next season?
- Zach Edey has decided to come back to Purdue and play another season in West Lafayette.
- Will the Boilermakers make it two straight #B1G titles or can another team sneak in and take it from them?
- Michigan St, Rutgers, & Illinois are also among the teams getting some of their guns back for next year!
News has broke that Colorado is having serious conversations to rejoin the Big 12 conference.
- What happens to the Pac 12 (10...8...6 or whatever it becomes after being ravaged yet again)?
- Other schools have been linked to moving with the Buffaloes, and what does that do with the B1G?
- Who else leaves the Pac conference for the B1G once this happens?
It's a packed show! Enjoy the conversation!
Welcome to Episode 73.1!
Dalton & Sam have a PACKED show!
The #B1G baseball tournament is in full swing & there are still 2 undefeated teams (IOWA & UMD)!
Why did they need to mess with the "traditional" way of playing a double-elimination tournament?!
The BIG topic is how sports are moving towards putting their big games behind the paywall!
- What are their thoughts on how successful this will be?
- Is there a "better" way to package the sports and how they're consumed?
- How many people will just not pay, and then just not watch those games?
- How about our guys?
News broke that the new #NCAA football video game WILL include the Transfer Portal!
How will this make it stressful to play the game once it's out?
Loaded show!
Enjoy, and find us on socials!
Welcome to Episode 72.1!
Dalton & Sam are a little banged up, but are still at it and doing an abbreviated show today!
Spring is in the air, and the #B1G conference is in "swing!"
6 softball teams kick off their NCAA Tournament today, while the baseball season turns to the final weekend of the regular season with the champion (MD & IU) & the final spot in the B1G Tournament (MSU & PUR) all still up for grabs!
Transfer portal talk prevails with the news of Caleb Love de-committing from the University of Michigan!
The talk gets into what could/should be done to keep the craziness of the portal!
Finally, the guys will talk about the recent news of the #NCAA football video game coming to an agreement with a players' group to give them a percentage of sales, so this opens the door for the game to come out in July 2024!
THIS MAKES TWO HOSTS PRETTY EXCITED!!
No #HEADLINES because of the abbreviated version, but they will return!
Welcome to Episode 71.1!
Dalton is on vacation so Tony joins Sam this week!
They'll be talking about Hunter Dickinson's remarks about money being one of the main reasons he chose Kansas as his transfer choice.
Is this a growing trend where the players will openly talk about money being a driving factor for their decisions?
Zach Edey is a projected 2nd-round pick for the #NBADraft. What do the guys think this means for him, next season?
What are the pros & cons of coming back to Purdue or staying in the draft?
Also, Boo Buie is coming back to Northwestern! What is this going to do for the Wildcats next season?
Bronny James has committed to USC as his college choice!
The guys talk about what this means and will also consider whether he sees the #B1G or is he a one-and-done.
Also, DJ Rodman (Dennis' son) decided to transfer to USC! What does this mean for the Trojans & James?
After the half, they will shift to the topic of Brett McMurphy's comments on 365 Sports podcast that the B1G doesn't want to be the reason the PAC 12 dissolves by taking more teams, and they will wait for the Big 12 to take someone like Colorado & Arizona. Only then will they pursue Oregon & Washington.
No #HEADLINES, by name, but Sam DOES have an announcement for the show!
Welcome to Episode 70.1!
Dalton & Sam are talking about the Hunter Dickinson news of him transferring to Kansas!
What does this mean for the B1G Conference?
The guys are joined by former Michigan St. Spartan, Moe Ager!
He gives his thoughts on the transfer portal, NIL, and how his experiences in college might have been different if he was in TODAY'S NCAA.
He also talks about what he's up to now, and what is on the horizon!
No #HEADLINES this week, but they will return next week!
Moe has a website with all of his merch!
Go to www.moeagershow.shop and enter the promo code: newswag100 for 10% off your order!
Welcome to Episode 69.1!
Dalton & Sam are talking about the first round of the NFL Draft & the B1G players taken!
They're also talking about the best-available players, from the conference, still on the board for the remainder of the draft!
They shift to men's basketball & talk about each team's home/away "one-play" schedules! Which teams have it "easy" and which are the toughest?
HEADLINES return, and the guys have the SAME HEADLINE, so it's a shared HEADLINES today!
*PROGRAMMING NOTE*
We are going down to one (1) show, a week, until the end of July. With that being said, our show, during that time, will be on Fridays!
Welcome to Episode 68.1!
Dalton and Sam are all over the place!
B1G players are in action or will be in the news very soon!
NBA Playoffs: the guys talk about those B1G players who are still hooping in the playoffs!
NBA Rookie of the Year: While in the playoffs, did Keegan Murray "cruise" to the honor?
NBA Draft: Zach Edey (PUR) declared for the NBA draft, but maintained his college eligibility.
- What does this mean?
- Where does Sam, our resident Purdue fan, think Edey ends up when the draft rolls around in June?
Spring Games: Which program's spring game, this weekend, are the guys most interested in watching?
- Sam changes his mind after some things Dalton shares!
NFL Draft: the guys talk about where and how many B1G players are slotted in some mock 1st round drafts!
#HEADLINES were not here this week, but will return next Friday!
*ATTENTION! FOR THE NEXT FEW WEEKS, WE WILL ONLY HAVE ONE SHOW PER WEEK!*
Welcome to Episode 67.1!
Dalton & Sam are talking about the Transfer Portal, with men's & women's basketball!
Is Juwan Howard one "failed" season away from being on the hot seat?
We'll talk a little about who might be the front-runners to the B1G men's basketball season next year.
The guys shift to the B1G players taken in the WNBA draft, and how some teams are benefitting or being hurt by the transfer portal!
Lastly, the rumors are that the #B1G has entered negotiations for their new commissioner! We will talk about the possible direction of the conference if it is true.
Welcome to Episode 66.2!
A special treat, Tony, joins Sam for this Friday's show!
We're putting a final bow on both the men's and women's seasons and getting Tony's reaction and perspective on both NCAA Tournaments!
- What are his thoughts on such a crazy and unpredictable men's tournament?
- How about the women and where that NCAA tournament puts the women's game?
After the half, we talk about where conference expansion is headed and what role ONE of the men's championship game participants could play in those expansions!
Welcome to Episode 66.1!
Dalton & Sam are recapping the Final Fours on the men & women fronts!
MBB
- Are we surprised by the outcome of the UCONN triumph?
- Does the championship make the Huskies a Blue Blood?
- Does the stretch of missing the NCAA lend to them NOT being one?
- Is Michigan St. blue blood?
Which would you prefer?
- 25 straight NCAA bids, multiple conference titles, 8 Final Fours, but only 1 National Championship (Michigan St)
- 8 missed NCAA bids, 6 Final Fours, and 5 National Championships? (UCONN)
WBB
- WHAT. A. GAME!
- With some things set aside and looking just at the game, we chat about the game itself, and how the ratings helped the women's side of the basketball world!
- Then the guys shift to the "issues" that came from the National Championship game.
- Was Angel Reese wrong?
- Did she go BEYOND what was acceptable?
- Should Caitlin Clark have done better in her actions that COULD have cost the Hawkeyes more?
#HEADLINES will return on Friday!
Welcome to Episode 65.2!
Sam is talking about both men's Final Four games!
FAU/SDSU
- Game analysis
- Team Breakdown
- Prediction
UCONN/MIAMI
- Game analysis
- Team Breakdown
- Prediction
He makes his pick on who will cut down the nets, on Monday, as well!
Sam talks about the #B1G representative, Iowa's game against the undefeated South Carolina Gamecocks!
- Game analysis
- Team Breakdown
- Prediction
It's Friday, so #HEADLINES returns!
Welcome to Episode 65.1!
Dalton & Sam are talking about the Final Four on both sides, women & men!
WBB
The gents talk about the ONE team who reached the Final Four, the Iowa Hawkeyes!
Led by Caitlin Clark's 40+ point triple-double, the Hawkeyes advance to Dallas to take on the number one, overall, seed, South Carolina in a heavy-weight battle!
How about Maryland and their battle against the Gamecocks?
Ohio St, after their HUGE win over UCONN, fall to Virginia Tech in the Elite Eight!
MBB
No B1G teams advanced past the Sweet 16, but the guys are talking about the Final Four and the conference's struggle to get to the tournament's final weekend in recent years!
With such an "odd" tournament, how do we assess the B1G and their "success" or lack thereof?
Sam gets asked about Purdue and how he delineates how this season was as a fan of the Boilermakers.
NEW NAME!
Since the conference is expanding out to 16 teams, next July, we have decided to change our name! We talk about the move to B1G Talk, starting immediately.
For the final topic, Dalton wanted to address some comments from a local (East Lansing) reporter, saying Michigan St. coach, Tom Izzo, missed his best chance for winning the national title, this year!
The guys address that, and #HEADLINES will return on Friday!
Welcome to Episode 64.2!
#MarchMadness continues!
Dalton is back and we're talking Sweet Sixteen!
SWEET SIXTEEN
- Michigan St. represents the #B1G in the third round
- GREAT game against the 3-seeded Kansas St. Wildcats, in Madison Square Garden.
3 other games, last night
- ARK/UCONN
- FAU/TENN
- ZAGS/UCLA
- Preview Friday's Games
- our Final Four picks from the teams remaining!
It's Friday, so #HEADLINES returns!
Dalton talks about the B1G women's teams still dancing & Sam goes to Detroit!
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Welcome to Episode 64.1!
Dalton is out until Friday, but Sam has PLENTY to talk on!
The men's & women's #NCAA tournaments kicked off!
Sam will talks about the action inside the #B1G conference on both sides of the ball!
He was in Columbus for the 1st & 2nd rounds, and has some sound bites from some of the coaches there!
- Purdue coach, Matt Painter
- Michigan St. coach, Tom Izzo
- Then-FDU/Now-Iona coach, Tobin Anderson
- FAU coach, Dusty May
Tournament Talk
- MBB: Is Michigan St. built for the long run?
- MBB: Is Purdue in more trouble than people are saying or less?
- WBB: How about Maryland?
- WBB: Can they do the unthinkable & beat South Carolina?
- WBB: Will Ohio St. make it to Dallas?
Dalton & #HEADLINES will return on Friday!
Welcome to Episode 63.1!
HAPPY MARCH MADNESS!
Dalton & Sam are talking about BOTH men's & women's tournaments!
What is the ceiling for each of the teams, and where do the guys have them going in THEIR brackets?
EXTREMELY SHORT SHOW NOTES, BUT THEY CONTAIN SO MUCH!
Sam will bring you Friday's show from Columbus, as he covers the first two rounds of NCAA Tournament games (PUR/TXSO/FDU; MSU/USC & others)!
HEADLINES returns then, as well!
HALFTIME: Infectious Groove Podcast & The Muck Podcast
Welcome to Episode 62.2!
Short and sweet show notes today!
Dalton returns!
We're Talking:
- Post-Season Awards, including All-B1G (1st, 2nd, 3rd, & Honorable Mention)
- Men's B1G Tournament
- & Potential NCAA journeys!
Might not seem like a lot, BUT OH YOU HAVE TO LISTEN!
IT'S PACKED!
Halftime: BFYTW Podcast
Welcome to Episode 62.1!
*NOTE This episode was recorded BEFORE either of the Men's B1G Tournament games took place on Wednesday.***
Sam is talking about B1G Tournaments & Bracketology on both sides of the basketball!
WBB
- Iowa walks away on top!
- Was the historic loss to Ohio St detrimental to Indiana?
- Which game was the most intriguing?
Bracketology from Charlie Creme
- With all B1G games done, are any teams still at risk of being bumped from Charlie's projections?
- Which team is gearing up for a long run in the NCAA Tournament?
Halftime: BFYTW Podcast & Sticker Mule
MBB
- Illinois falls to Purdue in their final game.
- Does the fact the Boilers squandered a 24-point lead continue any concern?
- Northwestern secures the #2-seed in the B1G Tournament, but what if they'd lost?
- Are there "dark horses" in the upcoming tournament?
Post-Season Awards
- The All-B1G First Team: any surprises or omissions?
- POY: Did Zach Edey deserve the award?
- FOY: Does Sam dispute Jalen Hood-Schifino winning?
Bracketology
- 10(!) teams are in Mike DeCourcy's most recent projections.
- Can there be MORE?!
- Which teams need one, or more, wins in the B1G Tournament to be "safe?"
Dalton returns Friday, and former Michigan State Spartan, Moe Ager, will join the show to talk about his March Madness experiences!
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Welcome to Episode 61.2!
MBB
- Entering the final weekend
- Huge cluster of teams jockeying for seeding
- B1G Tournament next week!
- Purdue clinches the outright regular-season championship.
- Does the win in Madison "right" the ship?
- How many teams are in/on the bubble for the #NCAATournament?
- Sam looks at the Bracketology according to Mike DeCourcy's latest projections!
Halftime: Beer'd Al Podcast & From the Middle Podcast
WBB
- Women's B1G Tournament is underway
- How did we get to the quarterfinal matchups
- What does Sam see going forward?
It's Friday, so Sam has #HEADLINES!
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Welcome to Episode 61.1!
Dalton's at the Women's B1G Tournament, so he's not in this week, but not to worry! Today, we welcome a guest host!
GameDayGabi, contributing writer to Hammer & Rails (Purdue sports media outlet) joins Sam for the show!
MBB
- Purdue, although they lost to Indiana on Saturday, clinched at least a share of the #B1G title with Northwestern's loss at Maryland.
- Does it take away from the championship with the way they clinched?
- Is there a deeper concern with the way they played against the Hoosiers, going forward?
- As mysterious as the Purdue performance, at home against IU, the Hoosiers proceed to lose by 20+, at home to Iowa!
- Should they be concerned when they hit the NCAA Tournament?
Twitter Poll
- Sam & Gabi will talk about how their feelings on the poll question have changed since it was posted if it has!
- Did Jalen Hood-Schifino catapult to the top or is it recency that forces his stronger consideration?
Halftime: Beer'd Al Podcast, From the Middle Podcast & Sticker Mule
WBB
- The B1G Tournament is set, and Sam & Gabi will look at the bracket.
- Which team playing before Friday COULD make a run at the top 4?
- Does Maryland have what it needs to make a long March run?
HEADLINES will return on Friday!
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Welcome to Episode 60.2!
Sam is going "Star Wars" (solo), again today!
MBB
Twitter Poll
Who is the Freshman of the Year in MBB?
- Braden Smith-PUR
- Fletcher Loyer-PUR
- Jalen Hood-Schifino-IU
- Other (comment)
Sam addresses why Hood-Schifino & Brice Sensabaugh (OSU) fall short.
Northwestern
- Meteoric improvement from last year
- Mike DeCourcy talked about them
- Revisit a couple of clips about the Wildcats
- Could they make a deep run in the NCAA?
#B1G Weekend
- games COULD bring us a champion (shared or outright)
- Is it possible that Purdue will lose out?
- We look at the remaining schedules for:
- PUR
- NW
- MD
- PSU
Maryland hanging around, still!
WBB
Although we have a champion, the weekend is important!
Final seedings for the #B1G tournament will be set!
AND we have #HEADLINES!
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Welcome to Episode 60.1!
WBB
- We have an OUTRIGHT Champion in the Indiana Hoosiers!
-
8 Maryland DISMANTLES #6 Iowa to eliminate the Hawkeyes from contention.
- We are going to dive into that game.
- What is it about GOING to College Park?
- Good teams go there and get beat convincingly, ON BOTH women's & men's basketball!
Bracketology- Charlie Creme (ESPN) Projections
- What does the tournament look like for #B1G teams, at this point?
- Which projected lower seed (4 or lower) could be one to make a longer run?
MBB
- Mike DeCourcy from Fox Sports, B1G Network & the Sporting News joins us
- B1G Bracketology
- Is Northwestern the darling of the conference?
- Can Purdue overcome its issues with recent rash of turnovers?
- Who is Mike's Freshman of the Year? Does Dalton's or Sam's pick win out?
HEADLINES will return on Friday!
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Welcome to Episode 59.2!
Dalton returns and the guys will talk ALL about #B1G basketball!
MBB
Northwestern
- ALL ALONE in 2nd!
- Does ANYONE know the last time Northwestern won a basketball championship?!
- Sam's WAY OFF, and he went a long time back!
Purdue
- Is there a new concern for Purdue?
- They've lost 3 of their last 4
- 1.5-game lead in the conference.
Coaching
- Kevin Willard(MD) is doing a great job this season!
- Terps have gone undefeated at home, this season, to this point.
- Is he a top coach in the conference?
- Does the B1G conference have the best coaches, top-to-bottom, in the country?
- While being in a position to win championships, can we say the B1G has underachieved while accomplishing so much?
HALFTIME: Grab Em In the Brisket, Married with Television & Sticker Mule
WBB
- Indiana beats Michigan to put a stranglehold on the conference.
- They finish the season against Iowa in the season finale!
- Maryland is still lurking! Are they the most athletic team in the conference?
- Ohio St. rebounding slightly & might be righting the ship in time for March!
Dalton has his special #HEADLINES
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Welcome to Episode 59.1!
Sam is going solo, again, today!
MBB
- Nebraska beats two top-half teams, back-to-back!
- Could the Huskers play a spoiler to some teams?
- Or Northwestern taking down #1 Purdue!
- Wildcats host #14 Indiana Wednesday night!
- What has happened in Columbus?
- The Buckeyes haven't won in over 3 weeks.
HALFTIME: Grab Em In the Brisket Podcast, Married with Television Podcast & Sticker Mule
WBB
- Indiana paces the conference, sitting at the top with only 1 loss!
- Ohio St. continues to hover around 4 or 5, can they move up?
-
12 Michigan travels to #2 Indiana, tomorrow, could the Wolverines sneak into the top 3?
- Maryland keeps winning, holding strong, right behind Iowa!
Sam takes a minute to address the #B1GCommunity with a special Wednesday #HEADLINES
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Welcome to Episode 58.2!
Dalton returns!
WBB
- Iowa & Indiana battled, in Bloomington, with the Hoosiers expanding their conference lead to 1.5 games!
- Are we sold Iowa is now only playing for 2nd?
- How about Maryland, lurking in the weeds?
- AND Ohio St. MIGHT not be out of the talk, either!
MBB
- There is still a cluster of teams vying for 2nd place!
- Braden Smith is Sam's Freshman of the Year
- Has Dalton changed his mind about HIS FOY pick from a couple of weeks ago?
Halftime: Beer'd Al Podcast, Beer In Front Podcast, & Sticker Mule
Charlie Wills
- Former Wisconsin Badger
- 2000 Final Four
- Big 10 champion (2002)
- What was it like going through a tournament & reaching a Final Four?
- What are the differences in college basketball from when he played to today?
- He talks a little about THIS season, as well!
He's so good, we're going to move #HEADLINES! They will return next week!
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Welcome to Episode 58.1!
Sam is flying solo for this episode!
MBB
#B1G weekend
- Rutgers takes down Michigan St
- Iowa clips Illinois
- Waters get murkier than ever!
#1 Purdue v. #21 Indiana
- Game of Two Halves.
- Sam uses the PUR/IU game to talk about Kevin Willard's statements
- Did the game "matter" for Purdue? Can the answer be "yes" AND "no?"
Conference Standings
- 10 teams STILL within 2 games of one another
- Penn State could go from 9th to 3rd in a week of wins and the right teams losing.
- Nebraska COULD be the fly in some teams' ointment
- Which teams could make their way to the top of the standings?
Bracketology according to Fox Sports, Mike Decourcy!
- 8 B1G teams are in his bracket, with 2 others on the bubble!
- According to Mike, Purdue, and Indiana would be in the same region.
- Both are playing well, would Sam have them meeting?
WBB
Conference Standings
- Indiana is pacing the pack
- Leads Iowa by half a game
- IU/IOWAS still play TWICE so it's still anyone's race
- Who does Sam think will come out as the winner?w
- Ohio St, still struggling, could play a big part in who wins the regular season conference champs
- What's that? Are you forgetting the Maryland Terrapins?
Exciting coming weeks for both sides of the basketball conference!
HEADLINES are back on Friday!
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Welcome to episode 57.2!
B1G basketball
MBB
- Maryland coach, Kevin Willard, said WHAT about Zach Edey?!
- 10 teams, after Purdue, are within 2 games of one another.
- What do we expect from some of those teams who are jockeying for position in the NCAA tournament?
- Ohio St. just can't get it going
- NOW they are running the risk of missing ANY post-season play.
WBB
- 4 teams are in the top 10, led by Indiana at #4!
- Iowa comes in at #6, Maryland #8, & Ohio at #10!
- Dalton said, last week, he thinks Iowa is the most talented team
- Do Sam & Tony think they are the BEST team in the conference?
- We will look at the most recent Bracketology from Charlie Creme, of ESPN
& #HEADLINES!
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Welcome to Episode 57.1!
We’re back with B1G men's & women's basketball talk!
MBB
12 Teams w/in 3 Games
- Going to make for a VERY interesting second half of the conference season!
Ohio St.
- Greatly underachieving, recently. They’ve lost 7 of 8… are they in BIG trouble?
After Purdue
- The next 7 teams are separated by ONE game!
Indiana
- After winning 4 straight, they lose to Maryland
- Looked like they did before getting hot.
- Which IU is the real one?
Bracketology
- Fox Sports’ Mike DeCourcy's latest projections!
- Eight B1G are in, according to Mike, with another 2 on the bubble.
Halftime: Super Media Bros, The EverTrending Story & Sticker Mule
WBB
Ohio St.
- On a 3-game losing streak with a loss to Purdue on Sunday
- Are we concerned with the Buckeyes’ current state?
#4 Indiana
- 10-1 in the conference
- Still has two games with #6 Iowa.
- It’s a PACKED second half of the season on the women’s side!
#HEADLINES return Friday!
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Welcome to Episode 56.2!
It was a #B1G night in both men's & women's basketball!
Men's BB
- Purdue goes to Ann Arbor & comes out with a 75-70 win to go to 9-1 in the conference.
- Sam has a question about this Purdue team, for Tony.
- Michigan St. hosted Iowa, and the Spartans hold, Hawkeye star, Kris Murray to 5-13 shooting (0-5 from three) and only 11 points (11 below avg.).
- Indiana is starting to heat up, winning 4 in a row.
- Are the Hoosiers prepping for a climb?
Halftime: Grab 'em In the Brisket, Married with Television & Sticker Mule
Women's BB
-
6 Indiana Hoosiers defeated #2 Ohio St, last night, in Bloomington!
- Mackenzie Holmes paced IU with 26 points, and they are now, alone, at the top of the conference at 9-1!
- Purdue goes to Champaign and upsets the #22 Fighting Illini, 62-52, behind 16 pts from Abbey Ellis.
- The women's conference is in just as much disarray as the men's conference!
& #HEADLINES!
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Welcome to Episode 56.1!
We have some surprise guests in the intro music!
We're all about #hoops today!
MBB
- ONE (#1) #B1G team is in the AP top 25
- Does this look bad for the conference, overall?
- Other than Purdue, at the top, and Minnesota, at the bottom; 12 teams are within 2 games of one another!
Mid-Season Awards
- COY
- POY
- FOY
- 1st team
HALFTIME: Grab 'em In the Brisket Podcast & Married with Television Podcast
WBB
-
10 Iowa goes into Columbus and beats, previously undefeated, #2 Ohio State!
-
6 Indiana beats # 13 Michigan, in Ann Arbor
- 3-team tie atop the conference!
HEADLINES return on Friday!
Welcome to Episode 55.2!
We're talking #B1G basketball!
Men's Basketball:
- Michigan St. beats #23 Rutgers, handily, in East Lansing!
- Scarlet Knights fall into a tie for 2nd w/MSU
- The conference seems to have settled into 1. Purdue; 2-14 Everyone else
- Ohio St. has struggled & it doesn't appear to get ANY easier for them, going forward
- Do Sam & Tony think the Buckeyes should be worried?
- Indiana went into Champaign and defeated Illinois, BY A LOT!
- Trayce Jackson-Davis blew up, and paced the Hoosiers.
- Have they "fixed" their issues?
- Michigan loses at Maryland.
- This is the second straight season the Wolverines have started very slowly!
- Purdue seems to be "breaking" Dalton's prediction of the B1G champ having only 13 or 14 wins.
- What does their schedule look like the rest of the way?
Halftime: Beer'd Al Podcast & From the Middle Podcast
Women's Basketball
- Iowa survives East Lansing & beats Michigan St. in overtime!
- Indiana traveled to Champaign on Wednesday & the #6 Hoosiers came out with a win over #21 Illinois!
- Mackenzie Holmes paces the way with 32 pt/10 reb, in the win.
- Ohio St. is atop the league at 19-0 overall, and 8-0 in the conference.
- Is there ANY way we see them losing 3 times in the league?
It's Friday... so that means we have #HEADLINES!
Welcome to Episode 55.1!
Jim Harbaugh & Michigan
- Week 4 of talking about this!
- He and the university president, Santa Ono, released statements
- Announced Harbaugh will be returning to the Michigan sidelines, next year.
- Do the guys believe this ends the talk of him leaving?
Men's Basketball
- The season is upside-down in so many ways!
- Rutgers is performing at a HIGH level that has gotten them some lofty expectations!
- Purdue/Michigan St, on Monday, was a GREAT & classic game
- Indiana & Illinois play Thursday, who gets closer to getting back on track?
- Sam has a question for Dalton & Tony... "Who's more beloved in East Lansing, Jud Heathcote or Tom Izzo?"
Too Early Bracketology
- Mike Decourcy of Fox Sports released his latest brackets
- NINE B1G teams are in his field of 680
- Where, and how many, B1G teams could be dancing in March?
- The Ohio St & Minnesota game was "All-Access" with no commercials & access to the huddles!
- Is this a precursor to something the conference might offer, in the future, for purchase?
B1G Basketball Schedule Wednesday & Thursday!
#HEADLINES will be back on Friday!
Welcome to Episode 54.2!
Kevin Warren
-
B1G commissioner has accepted the President & CEO job with the Chicago Bears!
- Where is the conference headed?
- Does this, potentially, derail any of the things Warren worked on doing prior to leaving?
- Who is on the list to replace him?
Jim Harbaugh
- Like Bill Murray in Groundhog Day, "Jim Harbaugh is considering a move to the NFL... again."
- Where might he be next season?
Halftime: Super Media Bros. Podcast & The EverTrending Story Podcast
B1G Basketball
- MBB is heating up!
- Are Indiana & Illinois' hopes of a conference title completely dashed, after their slow start?
- There are some good games coming up this weekend, too!
- On the women's side, SIX teams are ranked, and within 2 games of one another, in the standings!
- B1G matchup of #9 MD and #6 IU, last night!
- What's in store for the rest of the season?
Don't forget #HEADLINES (abbreviated for time)!
Welcome to Episode 54.1!
The college football season came to an end Monday night!
2023 National Championship Game
TCU/UGA
- The Bulldogs blow the game open in the 2nd quarter and cruised to a second straight national championship.
- How did the guys see the game?
- At what point did they decide they could dedicate less time watching?
- Where do the teams head after this season?
- Did anyone see Nick Saban on the halftime show?!
- Where does the Transfer Portal play in the leveling of the playing field in NCAA football?
Jim Harbaugh & the University of Michigan
- Twitter Poll question, "When the 2023 College Football season kicks off, will #JimHarbaugh be the coach at the University of Michigan?"
- Will he be in Ann Arbor still?
- Is there an opening, in the NFL, he would turn down?
Halftime: Super Media Bros & EverTrending Story
B1G Men's Basketball
- Michigan St. & Purdue had good weeks
- Indiana & Illinois have stumbled out of the gates
- Who MIGHT be a dark horse to do some things in the conference, this season?
#HEADLINES will return Friday!
Welcome to Episode 53.2!
We are celebrating ONE year with this week's shows!
CFP National Championship Game
TCU/UGA
- How do the Bulldogs prepare for Frog QB, Max Duggan?
- Does the fact TCU beat Michigan, the way they did, help their chances of winning?
- Is Kirby Smart going to let his players believe the headlines?
- Is 12.5 points too much to favor Georgia over TCU?
Jim Harbaugh & Michigan
- NCAA rules infractions investigations
- Formal allegations are coming as early as today (January 6th)
- We will dive DEEP into this and where we see Harbaugh, next season, next week!
Men's B1G Basketball
- After losing for the 8th time in the last 2+ seasons, on a 3-pointer in the last 10 seconds, to Rutgers, Purdue bounces back and beats Ohio St. in Columbus!
- Are they going to recover from struggling recently?
- Are we concerned, still, about Indiana's struggles after they fell to, then 0-3, Iowa?
- Are they going to bounce back to the pre-season favorite status?
- Illinois is 0-3 in the conference?
- Michigan, along with Wisconsin, is undefeated in B1G play!
- The Wolverines take on Michigan St this weekend.
Don't forget we have #HEADLINES!
Welcome to Episode 53.1!
The B1G football season came to an end this last weekend, and
we're going to talk about the #CFP semifinals!
Fiesta Bowl
TCU/MICH
- Was as simple as Michigan got in its own way?
- Did Michigan go away from its identity during the game?
- Are the officials to blame?
- Did TCU set the table by punching the Wolverines in the mouth and then hang on at the end?
- Did the most talented team win this game?
Peach Bowl
OSU/UGA
- Ohio St. led most of the way, but couldn't hold on & fall to the Bulldogs.
- Were the Buckeyes resting on their lead?
- Can Ohio St. build off the loss for next year?
- Should the Buckeyes be looking toward new leadership? If so, who is the target?
- How much more does OSU need to improve upon to be the best team in the country?
HALFTIME: Infectious Groove Podcast & The Muck Podcast
Jim Harbaugh
- Sam asks why Harbaugh isn't being raked for underperforming for most of his career at Michigan.
- Is there a thought he might not coach against Ohio St. again?
- Does he get a pass from the first years because he reached the CFP?
Men's Basketball
-
1 Purdue gets upset by Rutgers on Saturday!
- The Boilers COULD face up to a 3-game losing streak this week if they're not careful (OSU & PSU)!
- Has there been a moment Sam hasn't enjoyed with Purdue at #1?
#HEADLINES returns Friday!
Welcome to Episode 52.2!
We are wrapping up the year by wrapping up our B1G coaching changes!
B1G Coaching Changes
- Today: Purdue-Ryan Walters takes over after Jeff Brohm departed for Louisville.
- How do the guys like this hire?
- Is this a shift completely away from offense to concentrate on the defense?
College Football Playoff
- Would we be shocked if any outcome came from the two semis?
- Are we set on who we think the championship will be on January 9th?
Halftime: Infectious Groove Podcast & The Muck Podcast
B1G Basketball
- Major upsets on both the men's & women's B1G courts.
- Does the slow start for the Michigan men's team show concern to either Sam or Tony?
- Iowa's women are 3-0 in the conference, and Michigan St. just upset #4 Indiana.
- How do the guys feel about the upcoming women's B1G conference season?
and It's Friday, so we have #HEADLINES!
Welcome to Episode 52.1!
Dalton returns for his final show of 2022!
B1G Bowl Week has begun, and the guys are going to preview BOTH of the CFP semifinal games!
Peach Bowl
OSU/UGA
- Can the Buckeyes rebound from their last game and shock the Bulldogs?
- Did Ohio St. make enough adjustments, in their time off, to close the hole exposed against Michigan?
Fiesta Bowl
TCU/MICH
- Are the Horned Frogs equipped to upset the Wolverines?
- Has Michigan intentionally sat on their deep passing capability because they didn't need it?
HALFTIME: BFYTW Podcast
B1G BOWL RECAP
Guaranteed Rate
OKST/WIS
- What did we take away from this 24-17 win for the Badgers?
- Thoughts on Luke Fickell coaching the bowl game (hired from Cincinnati)?
Basketball
- The women have TWO in the top 4 of the AP Poll, and will fire their conference season up THIS week!
- We will also talk about the Men's WAY TOO EARLY March Madness Brackets released by Fox Sports & Mike Decourcy!
#HEADLINES WILL RETURN FRIDAY!
Welcome to Episode 51.2!
In the spirit of the holidays, Sam & Tony want to wish everyone a HAPPY FESTIVUS!
B1G Football Coaching Hires, to date
- Last week: Nebraska-Matt Rhule
- This week: Wisconsin-Luke Fickel
- Next week: Purdue-Ryan Walters
The Pac 12 Targets Expansion
- Who will "replace" UCLA & USC in 2024?
- What does it say about how they see themselves with their targets?
Men's Basketball
- Gonzaga is shopping for a new conference
- Where do the guys see the Zags landing?
- What schools could the B1G pursue to bolster the basketball side of the conference?
It's Friday, so that means we also have #HEADLINES!
Welcome to Episode 51.1!
Fast approaching the holidays, and we're talking MORE B1G BOWLS!
Tony brings up that Wendy's didn't retaliate to the attack Dalton gave them!
BOWL GAME PREVIEWS
Reliaquest Bowl- MSST/ILL
- Is this still interesting with the Illini who are sitting out, and their DC has left?
- Do we think the Bulldogs will perform well, after losing coach Mike Leach?
Citrus Bowl- LSU/PUR
- Aidan O'Connell is sitting out for the Boilers.
- As a Purdue fan, how highly is he paying attention to this game?
- Tony, an LSU fan, tells what he's looking for from the Tigers.
- Sam also has a big issue with some fans from Baton Rouge... USE GOOGLE!
HALFTIME: Beer'd Al Podcast & From the Middle
Rose Bowl- PSU/UTAH
- Could this be the best bowl game that isn't a National Semifinal?
- Does each of the teams play with the drive to maintain the prestige of Pasadena?
Men's & Women's Basketball starts back up...
we go over the schedule for the next couple of days, to see if there's anything in there that draws our interest
#HEADLINES will be back on Friday!
Welcome to Episode 50.2!
Wrapping up finals week with some fun B1G conversation!
We're talking stockpiled time off, teachers getting a substitute, AND colleges getting "substitute coaches" for bowl games!
Drew Brees
- Hired as a Special Assistant Coach for Purdue's Citrus Bowl appearance
- What do we think about the "hire?"
- What do we think this means for him, going forward?
- Where does Brees rank on the Best Purdue QB list?
UC Board of Regents Decides on UCLA
- This opens the door for the Bruins to move to the B1G in 2024, with USC
- What are the terms?
College Football Playoff
- College Football Playoff Edit's "What-If" 24-team College Football Playoff
- What does a larger-scale CFP look like?
- How good would some of the games be IF this bracket was actually happening?
HALFTIME: Infectious Groove Podcast & The Muck Podcast
Matt Rhule
- Takes over after Scott Frost was bought out & the Huskers struggled
- What are his expectations?
- Does he have one of the "best" jobs in the country..?
The other two hires (Luke Fickel-WIS & Ryan Walters-PUR), in the B1G, will be talked about more in-depth next week!
AND #HEADLINES!
Welcome to Episode 50.1!
It's Finals Week on campuses, this week!
- We're going over FOUR of the NINE B1G bowl games.
- How will they ACTUALLY look when the laundry takes the field?
Guaranteed Rate Bowl
- OKST/WIS
Pinstripe Bowl
- SYR/MIN
Duke's Mayo Bowl
- MD/NCST
Music City Bowl
- IOWA/KY
HALFTIME: Super Media Bros & 500 Section Lounge
Men's Basketball
- New #1 in the AP and Coaches polls
- Purdue comes in at the top of the rankings
- How surprised are we a conference team reached the top spot?
- Boilers are joined by 5 other B1G teams (IU, ILL, MD, WIS, OSU)
Tribute to Mike Leach
- The college football world was shocked by the news of the passing of Mississippi St. coach, Mike Leach.
- We spend the 4th quarter talking about his impact & stories from seeing his career
HEADLINES will be here on Friday!
Welcome to Episode 49.2!
College Football Playoff
- We aren't breaking down the CFP semis, but we are going to talk about how we have 4 teams ranked.
- Who could win the championship?
- Do we realize how close we were to having Alabama in the playoffs?
Jeff Brohm Leaves Purdue
- Going to Louisville, where he was QB in college
- Is this a step-up or lateral move?
- Will they get someone hired soon or wait it out for a bit?
HALFTIME: Super Media Bros & The EverTrending Story
B1G Goes Bowling
- 10 teams from the conference
- We're talking about the dates, opponents, and locations of each of the teams' bowl games!
- Sam has an idea of how to make the B1G conference more interesting after USC & UCLA join in 2024.
- Which is the most intriguing, other than the semifinals?
GAME TIME!
- Which B1G Bowl Game Ticket Costs More?
(Not including the semi-finals & the Rose Bowl)
- Sam asks Tony, out of a group of bowl games, which ticket costs more on the resale market?
& we have #HEADLINES!
Welcome to Episode 49.1!
CFP Semifinals
- TWO B1G teams in!
- Should Alabama have been put in over Ohio St. or TCU?
- Are we surprised Bama wasn't put into the semi-finals?
- Did the committee get it right?
- Should conference championship games count AGAINST a team if they lose?
- Is the B1G conference better off with divisions?
- Do people outside of Ann Arbor & Columbus want to see Ohio St. & Michigan play 3 times, potentially?
B1G Championship Game Recap
- Sam talks how it was, as a Purdue fan, watching the championship game.
- Was this a prototypical Michigan game?
- Did they stake a claim as the team to beat in the CFP?
- Devin Mockobee is going to get a scholarship, next year, right?!
- How close was Purdue to returning to Pasadena? How does Sam feel about that?
B1G Basketball
- Have we grossly underestimated how the conference will perform on the men's side (currently 6 teams in the top 25)?
- Did anyone see Purdue being as good as they are performing on December 7th?
- Is Zach Edey the front-runner for Player of the Year?
- Did anyone see Maryland responding the way they started?
- How good is Kevin Willard?
- How does Wisconsin keep coming away with wins?
- Purdue hosts Hofstra, and it is "Caleb Furst Movie Poster Night" depicting him as Buddy the Elf!
- Michigan St. struggling while heading into conference play. Rest is vital, but are we worried about their depth?
No #HEADLINES today, they will return on Friday!
Welcome to Episode 48.2!
We are previewing the only B1G game!
Purdue v. Michigan
- PUR QB Aidan O'Connell lost his brother earlier this week.
- Would anyone blame him if he chose NOT to play?
- Do we think he'll play?
- Blake Corum is out, and Mazi Smith has been charged with a gun crime. ----Will there be a detraction from the overall Wolverine performance?
- Does Purdue have any shot?
- Does a Purdue win hurt Ohio St. if USC wins & the Buckeyes don't make the #CFP?
CFP Rankings
- What can happen that would change the top 4: UGA, MICH, TCU, USC?
- Should a team be punished for losing what has been acknowledged, by the committee, as a "bonus game?"
- Who is in "no matter what happens?"
- TCU has more "good wins" than multiple top 5 teams.
- Notre Dame was better than what most thought they were after losing to Marshall.
- 2 of their 4 losses are to top 5 teams (OSU & USC)
- Beat #9 Clemson
- What would a playoff team w/more than 2 losses look like in an expanded playoff scenario, this year?
CFP Expansion
- Rose Bowl agrees to amend the final two years of the current CFP contract in order to start an expanded playoff (12 teams) as early as next year!
- Is this a good thing?
- Sam urges the CFP to give a certain group of the 12 teams a reward!
HEADLINES!
Welcome to Episode 48.1!
We are recapping the 3 B1G games that decided the divisional titles!
NEB/IOWA
- What transpired in IOWA CITY, on Friday?
- Was it shocking?
- What was the difference between the Huskers and Hawkeyes?
- Matt Rhule to Lincoln... we will brush a little upon it!
PUR/IU
- Boilers clinch their first trip to Indy & the B1G Championship game by winning the Old Oaken Bucket
- Which would Sam, our resident Purdue fan, rather have:
- a B1G West division championship
- Win the Bucket from the Hoosiers?
MICH/OSU
- What transpired in Columbus?!
- How shocked are we with the outcome?
- Are there aspects we overlooked on either side?
- What should the CFP look like when all is said and done?
- Do they both make it?
Basketball
- WBB, B1G teams made noise i!
- 3 teams in the top 10 (#4 OSU, #5 IU, #10 IOWA)
- High-profile matchups coming in the B1G/ACC
- MBB putting in the work, and it's paying off
- 2 teams in the top 10 (#5 PUR, #10 IU), 6 in the top 25
- Boilers make a huge jump after beating #6 Gonzaga & #8 Duke in Portland
- Does Purdue look like they could be better than they were projected to be last year?
No #HEADLINES today, but we will have them on Friday!
Welcome to Episode 47.2! We are previewing the 3 B1G games that will decide the East & West Divisional crowns! NEB/IOWA
Dalton was wrong, and NOT JUST ONCE?! We'll take it! Can Nebraska be the stick in the spokes of the Hawkeye bandwagon? Is the defense good enough to win in spite of the offense's ineptitude? Is there a chance, even with a win, could AT LEAST one Ferentz not be coaching at Iowa next year?
PUR/IU
Must-win for Purdue (will know if it's for the West) Rivalries are weird, COULD the Hoosiers derail ANY chances or take the Bucket from the Boilermakers? The Bucket IS enough to want to beat IU, in Sam's experience!
HALFTIME: Beer'd Al Podcast & From the Middle Podcast
MICH/OSU
The Wolverines try to get back-to-back wins over Ohio St. First "REAL" test for both, winner expected to be slotted into the CFP Does Michigan trust JJ McCarthy enough for him to be expected to win?
As always... #HEADLINES!
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Welcome to Episode 47.1!
We have so much, we are splitting this week's show into TWO parts!
Today, we are going over last week's games!
MIN/IOWA
- Mo Ibrahim rushed for 263 yards, and STILL lost the game!
- Iowa's defense continues to perform at an elite level, keeping Iowa in the driver's seat to go back to Indy.
- If Tanner Morgan plays, does the game come out differently?
NW/PUR
- Boilers stay alive in the West
- Did it feel as close as the final score shows (17-9)?
- Can we find where Purdue could have changed in order to make this week a "Win and You're In," for themselves?
How should divisions look going forward, if the conference stays with them after USC & UCLA join?
HALFTIME: Super Media Bros Podcast & The Ever Trending Story Podcast
OSU/MD
- The Buckeyes get a scare in College Park.
- Statistically, the Terps were on par with Ohio St.
- Does this give any worry about Ohio St?
ILL/MICH
- The Wolverines only could manage one TD against the Illini.
- Illinois' defense shows up against Michigan, after being sub-par against Purdue
HEADLINES will be at the end of part of this week's episode, on Friday morning!
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Welcome to Episode 46!
The weather is starting to turn cold all throughout the Midwest, and the B1G teams are not phased!
Did we create a new show name to operate under before USC & UCLA join the conference?!
RECAPS
PUR/ILL
- Boilers had the better running game
- Chase Brown's 100 yd/gm rushing streak ended at 10
- Didn't seem the Illini wanted to play
- There are so many FIRST LAYER scenarios, the Boilermaker win put into play, for the teams who COULD win the West.
WIS/IOWA
- Hawkeyes stay alive in the West with the dismantling of the Badgers
- Is the offense actually doing a better job?
- CAN THEY ACTUALLY WIN THE WEST?!
- What has changed in Iowa City for the current change?
PREVIEWS
IOWA/MIN
- The Gophers need their big names to show up in order to win the game
- Will Tanner Morgan play?
- Both were 1-3 in B1G play and now are tied for 1st with 2 weeks left in the season.
- How confident with the remaining schedules are we that either team wins the West?
NW/PUR
- Can the Boilermakers win out to put pressure on the others?
- How confident are we with the remaining games for Purdue?
- Will Indiana ruin any chance of Purdue going to Indy?
ILL/MICH
- This will be the Illini defense's first REAL test... CAN THEY PULL OUT THE WIN?
- Does Michigan "look past" Illinois, with Ohio St. waiting next week?
- What happens if Illinois, Purdue, and Iowa win out?
- The tie-breakers are IMMENSE!
HALFTIME: 500 Section Lounge Podcast & Beer In Front Podcast
Basketball is Underway!
Men
- Michigan St. playing a TOUGH schedule to kick off the season.
- Spartans are looking like they are a B1G contender!
- Tom Izzo shows he likes to have as hard of a schedule as possible to start.
- Is it crazy to think how different Michigan St. would be if Izzo had gone to Cleveland to coach the Cavs?
Women
- B1G teams getting some big wins
- have the most teams in the top 25
& Don't forget #HEADLINES!
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Welcome to Episode 45!
RECAPS
IOWA/PUR
- What happened to the IOWA offense?!
- How about both sides of the ball for Purdue?!
- Are we concerned about Purdue after losing 2 straight?
MSU/ILL
- Spartans stun Illini, in Champaign, with suspensions
- Did anyone see this happening?
OSU/NW
- Does the 21-7 win show faults with the Buckeyes?
- Did we see the warm-up FG die?
- How do the Buckeyes gear up for each season?
- Does the fact Ohio St.'s ONE test comes at the end of the year concern us?
PREVIEWS
PUR/ILL
- Will the Illini put a stranglehold on the west or will Purdue make the west a mess?
WIS/IOWA
- The winner of this game COULD be in a tie for the West division lead!
- Can the IOWA offense keep their success going?
HALFTIME: 500 Section Lounge Podcast & Beer In Front Podcast
MBB & WBB
- Basketball season is in full swing!
- MSU/ZAGS preview on the men's side
- MARY/SCAR preview on the women's side
#HEADLINES!
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Welcome to Episode 44!
Recaps
OSU/PSU
- Are the Lions the toughest opponent Ohio St. & Michigan have played?
- Maybe Penn St. is better than originally thought?
MSU/MICH
- Spartans started out quick... what happened?!
- What does the suspension to Jacoby Windmon do for his DPOY chances?
ILL/NEB
- Does this set the table for their matchup against Purdue as a West division championship?
- Should the B1G do a relegation set up?
- How will they set up the conference with USC & UCLA?
Previews (sort of)
OSU/NW, MIN/NEB, MARY/WIS, PSU/IU, MSU/ILL, MICH/RUT
IOWA/PUR
- Charlie Jones Bowl!
- Will he have more receiving yards than Iowa?
CFP Top 4 Analysis
- Is Michigan at 5 a surprise?
- Was it appropriate?
- Is a tougher schedule with a loss bode better than a lightly contested undefeated team?
- Did Tony make a guarantee? MAYBE... MAYBE NOT!
Halftime: Infectious Groove Podcast & The Muck Podcast
Basketball season tips off next week!
- How are we feeling about things heading into the season?
- What are the "secret" exhibitions that keep taking place?
AND #HEADLINES!
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Welcome to Episode 43!
Recaps
MIN/PSU
- Nittany Lion defense put their foot down and made a statement.
- Gophers didn't have the same fire on offense without Tanner Morgan
PUR/WIS
- Game wasn't as close as the final score indicates.
- Is Illinois NOW the only contender in the west?
- Is this these teams' last chance at going to Indy?
INTERESTING FACT: The West could have a how many team tie?!
IOWA/OSU
- Buckeyes performed well against a good defense.
- Are the criticisms of the Iowa offense "piling on?"
- Why was THIS the point for the Hawkeyes to make a QB change?
HALFTIME: Beer'd Al Podcast & From the Middle
Previews
OSU/PSU
- Recently, Penn St has given Ohio St fits... can this year follow suit?
MSU/MICH
- Will the Spartans make it 3 in a row?
- Harbaugh is 3-4 against MSU
- Are the Wolverines finally taking this rivalry as a serious opponent?
- Anything can & has happened in this game, do the point spreads matter?
Don't forget #HEADLINES
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Welcome to Episode 42!
Week 7 Recaps
WIS/MSU
- Is Jacoby Windmon cementing the DPOY award with his performances this season?
- Our takeaways from the Spartans' 2OT win over the Badgers
- Was this more that WIS lost the game and not MSU won?
NEB/PUR
- Does the 43-37 tell the story of the game?
- Boilermakers' schedule playing out well for a west run to Indy.
MIN/ILL
- Are the Illini a legitimate contender in the west, now, after beating the Gophers?
- ILL still needs to go to MICH
- Tommy DeVito is STILL not Danny's son!
- When will "It's Always Sunny In Champaign" begin?
PSU/MICH
- What did we learn about each team in the 41-17 Wolverine win?
- Can any defense slow the MICH running game?
Week 8 Previews
MIN/PSU
- Is this game equally pivotal for the Gophers & Nittany Lions?
- Can one team correct its course & contend?
PUR/WIS
- The Boilermaker defense could dictate how the game plays out.
- Will the Badgers succeed in establishing their running game?
IOWA/OSU
- Tony is giving the Hawkeyes a chance?!
- Will the IOWA offense score?
- What SHOULD happen if the Buckeyes lose?
HT: BFYTW Podcast
Men's & Women's AP Preseason Polls
Men:
- Indiana comes in as the top B1G team at #13. Are we alright with that or should they be higher?
- Will Dalton predict a darkhorse B1G champ this year?!
Women:
- Six (6) B1G teams appear in the top 25. Iowa comes in at #4.
- Should they be higher?
- Is there a big dropoff from the top 6 to the rest of the league?
AND #HEADLINES!
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Welcome to Episode 41!
Recaps
IOWA/ILL
- Do we buy into Illinois?
- Did the win against the Hawkeyes make the Illini viable?
PUR/MARY
- Did the win against Maryland make the Boilermakers the favorite in the west?
- Does the schedule make the game against Illinois the game to decide whether Purdue goes to Indy?
OSU/MSU
- The Buckeye offense still isn't full-strength.
- Is Ohio St. far-and-away the number 1 team in the country?
- Is C.J. Stroud the only Heisman candidate, at this time?
- Are the Spartans finished?
Previews
PSU/MICH
- Will the Nittany Lions have what it takes to take down Michigan, at the Big House?
- Are the Wolverines prime to be upset with their performances against Indiana and Iowa?
MIN/ILL
- Will the Gophers douse Illinois' attempt to surprise the west?
- Can the Illini keep the season going, and keep on track to get to Indy?
Who are we writing off from contention in the west division?
Halftime: Beer'd Al Podcast & From the Middle
B1G Basketball Media Days
Unofficial Official Men's rankings:
- Indiana
- Illinois
- Michigan
- Michigan St.
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Purdue
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Is there anything wrong? What changes would we make, if not?
- Maryland & Rutgers aren't going to be too bad, can they invade the top 5?
- We talk about the outlook of the top 5, as well!
Official Women's rankings:
- Iowa
- Ohio St.
- Indiana
- Maryland
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Michigan
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Can the Hawkeyes do it again, for the third straight year?
- Maryland lost big portions of their offense, but have brought in some transfers to help fill in the gap... are they prime to make a run at Iowa?
As always, we have #HEADLINES!
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Welcome to Episode 40!
We have A LOT to cover from last week!
ILL/WIS
- Talk/react to the Paul Chryst firing at Wisconsin, in-depth.
- Were there underlying things that led to his dismissal?
MICH/IOWA
- What did we learn, if anything, from this outcome?
- Should we be worried about anything?
PUR/MIN
- Did this game feel like it was a West division championship game?
How are we feeling, after 5 weeks, about our preseason West division picks?
HALFTIME: Super Media Bros & 500 Section Lounge
PREVIEWS
MICH/IU
- Do the Hoosiers have any chance at shocking Michigan?
OSU/MSU
- Can the Michigan St. D come through and shock the Buckeyes?
PUR/MARY
- Take the over!
#HEADLINES!
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Welcome to Episode 39!
Week 4 Recap/Analysis
- WIS/OSU
- MARY/MICH
- IOWA/RUT
- MIN/MSU
Week 5 Previews
- MSU/MARY
- MICH/IOWA
- PUR/MIN
HALFTIME: The Muck Podcast & BFYTW
What happens if the UC Board of Regents says, "No Cal, then No UCLA?"
HEADLINES
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Welcome to Episode 38!
RECAPS
- MSU/WAS
- PSU/AUB
- PUR/SYR
- NEV/IOWA
- OK/NEB
PREVIEWS (all B1G matchups)
- MIN/MSU
- WIS/OSU
- IOWA/RUT
HT: Beer'd Al Podcast & Infectious Groove Podcast
B1G men's basketball schedule, for next year is out!
- We highlight a few things we noticed in the schedule of games for us to get excited over!
- Dalton presents a scenario where the end of the basketball season could become more exciting no matter how the season has gone.
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Welcome to Episode 37!
Funbelt Conference
- Sunbelt Conference teams laying down BIG UPSETS this week!
- Does App St. stand a chance of moving to a larger conference?
Mess In the West
Iowa
- The offense is abysmal & scoring drives are LESS THAN STELLAR!
- Does Kirk Ferentz fire his Offensive Coordinator, son Brian, or does he “stand by his OC?”
- Who is evaluating the talent on this team?
- Offensive weapons leaving Iowa City and putting up BIG stats elsewhere (Charlie Jones-PUR).
Nebraska
- loses to Georgia Southern
- fires HC Scott Frost (16-31 in 4+years)
- Did “luck” do in Frost or were the close losses because of HIS decisions?
- $15 million buyout, but could’ve been $7.5 million 18 days later (when they fired him)
- Where did the money, for the buyout, come from?
Rest of the West
- Wisconsin Upset by Washington St.
- Purdue has already lost
- Minnesota hasn’t really played anyone, yet
- Who is coming out of the West?
Halftime: Super Media Bros Podcast & 500 Section Lounge Podcast
Week 3 Previews
Michigan St./Washington
- Although ranked #11, the Spartans are 3.5 point underdog
- Huskies QB is Michael Penix Jr.
- Can up-front pressure allow MSU to spy on Penix Jr?
Penn St./Auburn
- Is Penn St. appropriately favored?
- What do the Tigers need to do, in order to beat Penn St?
- Can the Lions control the offensive line of scrimmage?
Purdue/Syracuse
- On the road after a 56-0 win over Indiana St. last week
- Can the Boilers keep the Orange’s aerial attack in check?
- Will there be fireworks from both offenses?
#HEADLINES
- Tony Tribune: Next Husker Boss?
- Sam Sentinel: The Good Side of NIL, SoCal Style!
- Dalton Daily: Potential Schiano Milestone at Rutgers
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Welcome to Episode 36!
WE ARE PACKED!
- B1G Week 1 game reaction
- ND/OSU talk
- Biggest takeaways from the first full week of games!
- Michigan playing two quarterbacks in Week 1 and promising the same in Week 2 against Hawaii
- Low-Octane Week 2 lineup
- WK 2 Notable Match-Up: Iowa/Iowa St
- Who wins? Will it get better for the Hawkeye offense?
Halftime- Infectious Groove Podcast & The Muck Podcast
- College Football Playoff Expansion Approved
- What kind of things might be "the best version" of the expansion?
- When do we think it will get put into motion?
- Takeaways from the expansion news, and is it good for college football?
& #HEADLINES!
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Welcome to Episode 35!
We have games to analyze and pour over! We also have games to preview/predict!
It. Is. Good. To. Be. In. September!
As we head toward the Labor Day holiday weekend, we talk about the B1G game played so far this week, Penn St. & Purdue!
- What took place? Take-aways. Who is responsible for the loss, more, for the Boilermakers?
- Did Penn St. establish any better feelings people had before this week?
- How about Purdue?
Preview: Western Michigan/Michigan St.
- What does each team have going in their favor?
- Silver-lining in everything..? How about the Transfer Portal?
- Predictions
Preview: ILL/IND
- What does each team have going for them?
- The rollercoaster of times for Indiana football
- Illinois: THE EXTREME DARK HORSE?
Michigan's plans at QB: One of us thinks it's "dumb."
Preview: ND/OSU
- Who wins, and what does each team need to do to win?
- Sam gives thoughts on Ohio St. and where they SHOULD be ranked!
- Does ANYONE match up well with Ohio St. as Texas A&M does with Alabama?
#HEADLINES
HT: Beer'd Al Podcast & From the Middle Podcast
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Welcome to Episode 34!
We welcome Tony Hollandsworth into the Big 10+4 family!
The guys talk about REAL football games! WOOHOO!
Nebraska and Northwestern kick off the B1G conference season with a matchup in Dublin Ireland! The guys will predict how they think this game will play out!
There's also the Wyoming/Illinois game! Can the Illini go into their conference games undefeated?
How will the West play out? Each will select their division champ, and does Dalton get coerced into his selection?!
After the half, the guys will, AGAIN, venture into what is going to happen to Notre Dame.
It sure seems that Sam talks about the Irish an awful lot even though he claims huge disdain for them!
Where do they see the B1G going IF the UC College Board of Regents block UCLA moving from the Pac 12?
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Welcome to Episode 33!
Dalton returns this week, and it is PACKED with great things!
For the entire first half, we have Rapheal Davis (@RaphealDavis3), from the Big Ten Network (played at Purdue)!
- He talks about his life in basketball
- What he's doing to give back to the community that helped raise him while growing up, with his "Bigger Than Basketball" program
- We talk about how he was able to catch on with BTN, and who helped spur him toward that career
- He talks a little about who he thinks is the "front-runner" for the next basketball season
- Dalton also shares a story about
HALFTIME: Beer'd Al Podcast & From the Middle Podcast
For the abbreviated 3rd Quarter Dalton & Sam talk about the HUGE B1G TV deal!
- What does this mean for Notre Dame?
- The "Elevator Clause in the deal
- Breakdown of the schedule of games once the deal is active
- OH, and a little something ICONIC coming to the conference because of the deal!
Don't forget, we have #HEADLINES!
- Sam Sentinel: The Passing of a Little-Known Legend
- Dalton Daily: Netflix MUST-WATCH- Untold: The Manti Te'o Story
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Welcome to Episode 32!
Dalton is on vacation, this week, so we have Tony from ASAP Network to fill in!
We start with a celebration, for Dalton! We sure are happy to have him on OUR TEAM!
Is the B1G Conference putting pressure on Notre Dame to join the conference?
Tony and Sam will dive into how they think the Irish future plays out. LOTS of good banter to be had about this!
Who follows Notre Dame if they go to the B1G? Is there a "war plan?"
We will dive into our Early August predictions for the B1G football season!
Who will be the Coach of the Year?
Biggest surprise team?
Biggest disappointing team?
HALFTIME: Super Media Bros & 500 Section Lounge Podcasts!
After the half, Sam & Tony will talk about Nick Saban's comment that Alabama was in a "rebuild season," last year.
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Welcome to Episode 31!
- Sam & Dalton go over the B1G East football division since they didn't cover it too deeply.
- They will talk about all of the contenders of the East.
- We move on to talk about the expansion of the CFP. Will they expand to bring more fans to the table?
- Can it be incorporated into the current bowl system?
- Is there any sporting event that Sam would miss the annual Christmas party to attend?
HALFTIME: Married with Television & BFYTW Podcast
- We continue our chat about the CFP.
- Further analysis of conference representation in each CFP
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How would WE want to see it set up?
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Welcome to Episode 30!
This week is ALL about the upcoming B1G football season!
1st Quarter
- "New" things happening as a conference as a whole
- Notre Dame: Holding the next card to play for conference alignment?
2nd Quarter
B1G West
- Easiest/Hardest schedules
- Media picks?
- Dustin Schutte's picks?
- Sam & Dalton throw in their prediction, as well! (THEY'LL BE SURE TO CHANGE)
HALFTIME: Infectious Groove Podcast & Beer'd Al Podcast
3rd Quarter
B1G East
- Does anyone think Ohio St will NOT win the East, and then subsequently the conference championship?
- Anyone?
- Dalton & Sam look over the entire division
- Media, Dustin Schutte, and Dalton & Sam's picks
4th Quarter
#HEADLINES
Sam Sentinel: He Threw What, HOW FAR?!
Dalton Daily: Camp Randall Stadium Getting An Addition!
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Welcome to Episode 29!
We're talking about what could be in store for Notre Dame.
- Does staying independent give them any real advantage?
- How would their chances at the CFP improve if they joined a conference?
- What have they really done since 1988 and their last National Championship?
We're having a little fun discussing the conference's best alternate helmets! Is the list right to it, or are there others that could be put on the list instead?
HALFTIME: Super Media Bros Podcast & 500 Section Lounge Podcast
After halftime, we have GM/Founder of the Men of Mackey, the only B1G school-affiliated team in The Basketball Tournament, Ryan Kay!
This is the ninth season for TBT and Ryan will talk about the Men of Mackey's journey to becoming a recognized team amongst the tournament!
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Welcome to Episode 28!
This week Dalton has returned, and the guys have A LOT to talk over!
Dalton reacts to the news of USC & UCLA making the move to the B1G conference in 2024!
Was this a good move? Where does he see it as in the size of moves to keep up with the SEC? Does he think there will be more schools joining the two "super" conferences or are we done for a little while?
Dalton and Sam talk about what the college sports landscape might look like going forward, and IF the NCAA has any hope of survival, what is it they can do?
Halftime Promos: Muck Podcast & BFYTW Podcast
After halftime, we have Bruce Wawrzyniak, Catholic Sports Radio/University of Tampa softball play-by-play, join the guys! The conversation goes to the rising popularity of the game of softball! What are they doing right? Why has this "meteoric" rise taken place, and how can baseball take some cues from them to build up their popularity!
Don't forget, we also have our #HEADLINES! Don't miss out, this week! We have a lot for you!
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Welcome to Episode 27!
This week's show is a bit different.
First, we are starting 15 minutes earlier, this week, because we ran a little long. This week we are starting at 8:30!
Second, Dalton is out this week!
1st Quarter
We announced on our last show that we weren't going to have a show this week, and we were going to enjoy some downtime.
- We recorded that on Wednesday, THEN
- Thursday hit with the huge news of USC & UCLA agreeing to join the conference in the 2024 academic school year
SO, it was decided we needed to have a show.
- Sam found a GREAT person to fill in for Dalton...
- Tony Hollandsworth from the ASAP Network! He is a Midwest guy who has a passion for college sports, & the B1G conference, so he was perfect!
USC & UCLA Making a B1G Move
- We overview the move and just our reactions to the initial wave of information when it came down last Thursday.
- Was there "smoke," at all? Did anyone see this coming, before the announcement basically saying it was done?
2nd Quarter
- Was this the right move for the conference, and if not, then who should have been the schools?
- How does the B1G (w/USC & UCLA) stack up to the SEC (w/OU & TEX)?
HALFTIME: Infectious Groove Podcast & From the Middle Podcast
3rd Quarter
- Who is next for the conference to pursue, if they aren't done?
- What will college football look like in 5 years and beyond?
4th Quarter
#HEADLINES
- Tony Tribune: Where Is the B1G Going?
- Sam Sentinel: Killing Roses
IT IS PACKED THIS WEEK!
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Welcome to Episode 26!
SPECIAL NOTE
We normally record our show ahead of the day we stream, and this week we recorded BEFORE all of the news with Miles Bridges, and the USC & UCLA move to the conference dropped! We announced there will not be a show, next week, but since this news dropped, we will be having a show! We apologize for any confusion!
This week we talk NBA Draft and the B1G influence of the draft! We cover all the conference's selections.
Dalton caught up with Kirk Herbstreit and talked about B1G and the meaning of Michigan taking down Ohio St. last season and about this coming season.
Sam & Dalton then react to him and talk B1G football.
After halftime, Sam & Dalton talk about an idea Rick Neuheisel proposed with top-tier conference teams go out of conference to play another conference's top-tier. The guys talk it over and come to a place where they both are happy with this idea!
ALSO, don't forget we have #HEADLINES!
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Welcome to Episode 25!
1st Quarter
- Brush up on a couple of teams who could make a splash next year in the basketball season!
- We also talk about Caleb Swanigan and his sudden passing.
- Dalton & Sam both have memories about his time at Purdue, AND BEFORE, since both are from the same area as "Biggie."
2nd Quarter
Stephen Brooks, from 247 Sports (covering Michigan St.), joins the guys!
(there was a little bit of a connection issue, but still is great stuff!)
B1G Football
East division: not the "traditional" top 2, but we head to East Lansing and talk about the Spartans
- Outlook for their next season!
- Talent gaps of different programs, and where are the Spartans in the tiers of talent?
- We also talk about who the favorite of the division is, and who might push for the title.
"Little Brother" West division:
- Who might be able to come out on top next year?
HALFTIME
Promos: Beer'd Al Podcast & From the Middle Podcast
3rd Quarter
Stephen Brooks talks B1G hoops!
- How are the Spartans going to stack up?
- Are the fans losing any confidence in the coaching?
- Drinking the Indiana Kool-Aid as the clear-cut favorite for the B1G title?
- What is to make of all the different faces in Champaign and with the Illini?
Bracketology in June?! We will talk about Joe Lunardi's JUNE Bracketology and what B1G teams are "in," in June(!).
4th Quarter
#HEADLINES!
Sam Sentinel: Tennessee Helps STOMP Out Bullying!
Dalton Daily: Following Passion Over the Payday.
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Welcome to Episode 24!
1st Quarter
College Baseball World Series!
- Is the Notre Dame upset the biggest ever?
- If this were two years from now, there would be SIX (6) SEC teams in Omaha!
- Where does the baseball CWS rank in our top college championships?
Dalton talks about how college softball is on a HUGE upswing and might rank higher than most might put it!
2nd Quarter
#NBADraft
- where the B1G prospects might land!
- Who do we think should go #1 overall?
- Banchero? Holmgren? Smith? Ivey?
HALFTIME
Promos: Beer'd Al Podcast & From the Middle Podcast
3rd Quarter
The College Football Hall of Fame's finalist list is out!
- 17 B1G players on the list,
- Which should be strongly considered to be a HOFer?
4th Quarter
Hybrid #HEADLINES
- Each B1G school's "Most-Notable" alum!
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Welcome to Episode 23!
1st Quarter
We've got the softball & baseball college world series!
- B1G performances in both, respectively
- Controversial calls, & reviews
- deeper analysis of certain rules that SHOULD have come through in the review process
How does Sam feel about the double-bag in baseball?
How dominant the Sooners have been this season.
Why isn't there a mercy rule in college baseball?
2nd Quarter
- WAY TOO EARLY outlook on the B1G conference- mens' basketball, next season
- Who is the highest-ranking team, in the CBS top 25?
HALFTIME: Promos: BFYTW & Married with Television
3rd Quarter
Shoot-Out! with Dalton & Sam
- Sam asks Dalton some TV sitcom trivia
- Dalton asks Sam some B1G basketball trivia
Is it a sad performance by each?
Should Dalton be ashamed of his performance?
Will Sam know obscure records/stats?
FIND OUT!
4th Quarter
#HEADLINES!
- Sam Sentinel: Don't Be Too Upset with This One!
- Dalton Daily: Maybe a B1G Hall!?
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Welcome to Episode 22!
1st Quarter
We've got B1G basketball!
-
NBADraft declaration deadline passes, and we talk about the fall-out from those staying in the draft, and those coming back to play another year.
- What does this do for the outlook for next season?
- The various #B1G projected landing spots in the draft.
2nd Quarter
We talk about how the B1G football coaches rank... according to their playing careers! Who's #1?! There are multiple possibilities, but not to Sam.
He has an opinion on who should be atop the list, and it's not even close.
What might a new media deal look like for the conference?
- Are we headed to the point where all/most sports championships are pay-per-view, and would it ultimately cost leagues their "general fans," if they do?
HALFTIME: Promos: Beer'd Al Podcast & Infectious Groove Podcast
3rd Quarter
NIL is STILL in the forefront, with Nick Saban stating Jimbo Fisher & Deion Sanders paid players to go to their schools.
- Is he legitimate in his statement?
- Is he a cry baby?
- Is there a way he could be both?
TWITTER POLL
With the declaration deadline, for the draft, has passed and we know what players will be returning, we ask:
At this time, who will be the POY in B1G basketball, next season?
- Hunter Dickinson- MICH
- Tayce Jackson-Davis- IND
- Kris Murray- IOWA
- Other (comment below)
4th Quarter
#HEADLINES
- Sam Sentinel: 1-53 to CWS: Coppin Attitude!
- Dalton Daily: Terrapin It Up in College Park!
So much happening this week, and it's going to be a great show!
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Welcome to Episode 21!
1st Quarter
- Who are the "leaders" to take the B1G basketball title, next year? Is it Indiana? Michigan? Wisconsin?
- Will it be a "down" year for the conference, in basketball?
- When was the last time the B1G had more than 2 lottery picks?
- We talk about Adreian Payne & his tragic story.
2nd Quarter
- Is the abolition of the division rule helpful or harmful for football?
- What would the B1G championship games looked like since 2011
- Is the B1G headed towards "no divisions?"
- What games get protected, and played every year?
- Should end-of-season, rivalry games be moved to prevent back-to-back weeks of playing one another?
HALFTIME
Promos: Super Media Bros Podcast & 500 Section Lounge Podcast
3rd Quarter
We talk about the Twitter Poll Question...
Which of the four (4) projected #NBA Lottery picks, from the B1G, will be the best pro?
- Johnny Davis-WIS
- Keegan Murray-IOWA
- Jaden Ivey-PUR
- Malaki Branham-OSU
...and we make our choice!
4th Quarter
#HEADLINES
- Sam Sentinel: Let Him Coach a Game Before Doing This!
- Dalton Daily: Deflating News From Lincoln!
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Welcome to Episode 19
1st Quarter
B1G Football Best/Worst Case Scenario
- Is there any way you see Ohio St. losing THREE games?
- Look out for Notre Dame, if they can beat the Buckeyes!
- There are A LOT OF variables in Michigan!
- Nailed Michigan St?
- Iowa is from one extreme to another!
- The excitement in Lincoln with the Cornhuskers.
- How about Purdue?
- Does IU have ANY chance to be a six-win team?
2nd Quarter
Call it a Mushroom Sandwich!
NCAA: NIL Mess
- Trying to "shove the toothpaste back into the tube" with rules implemented, this week
- They knew about it years ago... did nothing... now they're going to try and make it retroactive?!
- Two horror stories of what is going on currently with NIL... REALLY?!
***HALFTIME
PROMOS:* Infectious Groove Podcast & The Muck Podcast
3rd Quarter
Social Media Question
The favorite player from your school with the same first and last initial?
- Sam shares his all-time double-letter Boilermaker
- Dalton has a few from Michigan St!
Favorite Game-winning play?
- Sam tells a story about his favorite Purdue game-winner!
TWITTER POLL
What state, with multiple teams in the conference, is the best?
- Michigan
- Indiana
- Illinois
4th Quarter
HEADLINES
- Sam Sentinel: $50,000 Well Spent!
- Dalton Daily: End of an Era: Jacquie Joseph
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Welcome to Episode 18!
1st Quarter
B1G #NFLDraft recap & reaction
- Seven (7) B1G players were chosen in the first round
- Wide receiver flavor in the first half of round 1
- Will Aidan Hutchinson help change the Detroit culture?
- Spring Games Wrap-up; Who do WE see in Indy, in December?
- What rivalry/trophy games could take place in the B1G Championship game?
2nd Quarter
NCAA/NIL Talk
- Conference commissioners trying to ask Congress for help restructuring the NIL format
- Sam's thoughts on the NFL "double-speaking" when it comes to betting on NFL games
Transfer Portal Issues Continue
- Miami player, Isaiah Wong, threatened to leave the school if his NIL deal wasn't restructured
- Proposed "windows" for players to declare going into the portal, preventing players from leaving whenever they want/are mad
- Will college sports exist, as they do now, in 50 years? How about 10 years?
- What do coaches do with players they don't want, but boosters pay to come to a certain school?
HALFTIME
Promos: The Muck Podcast & BFYTW
3rd Quarter
Mens' Basketball Flex-Schedule Proposal
- Conferences that aren't part of the "Power Six" (Power Five+ Big East) have the potential for 2 late-season games to be scheduled with "tournament-worthy" opponents.
- Good or Bad?
4th Quarter
HEADLINES
- Sam Sentinel: Follow The College Connection (except when they're in Green Bay)
- Dalton Daily: A Great Softball Ambassador in... in... ANN ARBOR!
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Welcome to Episode 17!
1st Quarter
- Mark Emmert announces he's stepping down in 2023
- Where is everything going?
- Do college sports survive?
2nd Quarter
- B1G NBA Prospects
- What will the B1G Conference look like next year?
HALFTIME PROMOS: The Muck Podcast & BFYTW
3rd Quarter
Shoot-Out w/Dalton!
- Pop Culture Trivia for our sports nerd!
TWITTER POLL
What TV comedy is the best?
- The Office (TV)
- Seinfeld
- Scrubs
- Coach
Don't see your choice? Comment with your answer!
- Lots of TV comedy talks!
4th Quarter
HEADLINES
- Sam Sentinel: It's Not Just a Piece of Paper!
- Dalton Daily: Where Have All the Great Coaches Gone?
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Welcome to Episode 16!
1st Quarter
USFL kicks off the show!
- Are we entertained by it? Does it show promise? What's the B1G flavor of the league?
- Dalton & Sam talk about some things they liked about it, as well!
NBA Playoffs: Do we root for B1G players?
- Kofi Cockburn makes a decision to leave Illinois! We have reactions! MSU transfer news (Marble Rolling Out of E. Lansing)
- WAY TOO EARLY 2023 NCAA TOURNAMENT GRADING... (?!)
2nd Quarter
Dustin Schutte (@SchutteCFB), Managing Editor of Saturday Tradition (@Tradition)
- B1G NFL draft prospects.
- Is Aidan Hutchinson the real deal? Can he explain the George Karlaftis move up the draft board? Where does Kenneth Walker III rate among RBs?
- B1G Football Forecast! Who are the, still a little early, favorites in each division?
HALFTIME
Beer'd Al Podcast & From the Middle Podcast
3rd Quarter
Dustin Schutte Cont'd
- B1G Basketball chat!
- MSU retains Houser; Good news in Bloomington, Illini needs to fill some holes.
- What still needs to be done to be able to feel good with "forecasting?"
- Then we talk music! What's on his playlist?
4th Quarter
Twitter Poll:
After Aidan Hutchinson, who is the second-best draft prospect?
- George Karlaftis
- Tyler Linderbaum
- Garrett Wilson
- Kenneth Walker III
HEADLINES!
Sam Sentinel: Today, I Consider Myself, the Luckiest... No, Wait... That's Already Taken!
Dalton Daily: Anthony Brother Surprise In Peoria!
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Welcome to Episode 15!
1st Quarter
B1G NFL Draft Talk
- Who are the conference's top #NFL draft prospects (OL, DL, & LB)
- Is Aidan Hutchinson
2nd Quarter
- NFL Draft prospects (WR)
- Reloading at Ohio State
- B1G West: Kinda Wide-Open
HALFTIME
Promos: Super Media Bros Podcast & 500 Section Lounge Podcast
3rd Quarter
Playing B1G baseball/softball conference games in March
- Is there an answer as to how to prevent games in 25-degree weather (snow, sleet, low wind chill)?
- Would other conferences, that don't have this issue, agree to move the season's start back?
TWITTER POLL QUESTION
What was your FAVORITE moment from this past NCAA basketball season?
- Rutgers Buzzer Beater v. #1 Purdue
- Iowa's B1G Tourney
- St. Peter's Elite 8 run
- UNC ending Coach K's run
4th Quarter
HEADLINES
- Sam Sentinel: Irrelevant, No More!
- Dalton Daily: Where Have All the Umpires Gone?
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Welcome to Episode 14!
1st Quarter
Final Four & Championship game recap & reaction
- UNC/Duke (Coach K's farewell?)
- Villanova/Kansas (Was Nova's injury too much?)
NBA Draft Chat!
- Who goes first?
- Banchero
- Holmgren/Durant comparison and NBA metamorphosis
2nd Quarter
- UNC/Kansas
- Did Sam make it through?
- Bacot injury
NCAA Talking Integrity
- Asking Congress for help on NIL when making BILLIONS
- What are they good for?
BACK TO THE CHAMPIONSHIP GAME REACTION
- Could the Jayhawk title be vacated?
- FBI investigation from 3 years ago
- Playing your hated rival in the Final Four
HALFTIME
Promos: Married with Television & BFYTW
3rd Quarter
- It's Masters Week!
- Is it something that someone still gets excited over?
- MLB: is it still feasible to take your family to a game?
New Coaches in the NCAA
- Thad Matta back to Butler
- Duane Stephens to Western Michigan
- Michael Lewis to Ball State
4th Quarter
HEADLINES
- Sam Sentinel: Making Golf "Colorful"
- Dalton Daily: Izzo Goes to Kalamazoo!
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Welcome to Episode 13!
1st Quarter
Dalton checks in on Sam after St. Peter's beat Purdue
- Which stage of grief is he currently going through?
B1G Sweet 16 analysis (Michigan & Purdue)
- Was this a disappointing TEAM (Purdue) because of their early exit
- Was this a "success" for Michigan (getting to the Sweet 16)
2nd Quarter
FINAL FOUR
- Is Sam drinking the Kool-aid Dalton's pedaling?
- Who is going to play in the National Championship Game?
- Who will win?
Weekly Poll Question (@big10plus4)
Who will win the National Championship?
- Duke
- UNC
- Kansas
- Villanova
HALFTIME
Promos: Beer'd Al Podcast & Infectious Groove Podcast
3rd Quarter
Transfer Portal News
- 920+ players are in the portal
- Illinois G, Andre Curbello, enters the portal this week (a couple of B1G teams on potential landing spots)
4th Quarter
Headlines
- Sam Sentinel: YOU ARE A ROLE MODEL (Like It or Not)!
- Dalton Daily: Spring (Football) Is In the Air!
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Welcome to Episode 12!
1st Quarter
B1G performances in the NCAA tournament
2nd Quarter
MORE NCAA Tournament Analysis
- Purdue improved defense & chances to get to the Final Four
- NCAA surprises and analysis
- Is Dalton drinking the Duke-colored Kool-Aid?
WEEKLY POLL QUESTION (vote on Twitter)
Which upset, to this point in the tournament, was the most surprising?
- (15) St. Peter's over (2) Kentucky
- (12) Richmond over (5) Iowa
- (10) Miami (FL) over (2) Auburn
- (8) North Carolina over (1) Baylor
Halftime
Promos: Super Media Bros & 500 Section Lounge
3rd Quarter
Coaches in the News
- Buzz Williams' reaction to Texas A&M being snubbed for the NCAA tournament
- Kevin Willard hired as the new head coach at Maryland & the expectations at College Park
4th Quarter
Headlines
- Sam Sentinel: Suit Up & Spell Your Name!
- Dalton Daily: B1G Growth in Women's Basketball
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Welcome to Episode 11!
1st Quarter
B1G Tourney Wrap-Up & Reaction
- Indiana did what it took to get in the field of 68
- Michigan was already solidly in the field BEFORE losing to Indiana
- Iowa is the champion
- Michigan St improves
2nd Quarter
B1G Teams' Placement in the NCAA Bracket
- Issues with teams being & NOT being in Indianapolis
HALFTIME
Promos: Infectious Groove Podcast & The Muck Podcast
3rd Quarter
WEEKLY POLL QUESTION (@big10plus4 on Twitter)
Now that the NCAA brackets are set, which B1G team has the best road/chance to go to the Final Four
- (3) Purdue
- (3) Wisconsin
- (4) Illinois
- (5) Iowa
- If your choice isn't listed, comment with your pick!
Quick Region Glance
- Intriguing matchups, dark horses, Final Four & National Champion
4th Quarter
HEADLINES
- Sam Sentinel: The Best Tribute/Moment In NCAA Tournament History, To Me
- Dalton Daily: Smart Move In Evanston
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Welcome to Episode 10, B1G Tournament Special!
1st Quarter
TIP-OFFWelcome, and how are things?!
- Does Sam sing? MAYBE!
- B1G Tournament Overview/Rundown- Who is playing who, and who COULD play.
- When do you play a player, in the conference tournament, when a player is hurt and seeding in the NCAA doesn't matter?
- What's the importance of the B1G tournament?
2nd Quarter
Winners of the ALREADY set matchups (NEB/NW; MINN/PSU; IU/MICH; MD/MSU)
- Potential Intriguing Matchup: IOWA/RUT
- Who do Dalton & Sam have in the championship game, and who's winning it?
HALFTIME
Promos: From the Middle & Keeping Up with the Cardassians
3rd Quarter
Weekly Poll: What seeding, in the B1G tournament, is most surprising?
- (1) Illinois
- (2) Wisconsin
- (4) Rutgers
- Other
Go to Twitter (@big10plus4) and vote!
Coaching Greats This Past Weekend
- Tom Izzo passes Bob Knight for most wins at a B1G school
- Mike Krzyzewski end his regular-season career at Duke
4th Quarter
HEADLINES
- Sam Sentinel: Ssssstaaaaay, Just a Little Bit Longer!
- Dalton Daily: B1G Awards
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Welcome to Episode 9 of the Big 10+4 Podcast!
1st Quarter
- TIP-OFF: Welcome to the show!
- Rough patch for Purdue
- Happening with the Hawkeyes
- CRAZINESS of the B1G basketball season
- Discount Tom Izzo?
2nd Quarter
Former Michigan St. Spartan, Moe Ager, Pt. 1
- Toughest B1G venue to play?
- Playing career in East Lansing & relationship with Tom Izzo
HALFTIME
Promos: Muck Podcast & Keeping Up with the Cardassians
3rd Quarter
Moe Ager, Pt. 2
- Posterizing JJ Redick, in 2005, against Duke in the NCAA Regional Finals
- Involvement in the music world
- Playing ball internationally
- NBA career
*SPECIAL NOTE***
Moe tells a story, about Kobe Bryant, with some very strong language that might not be for everyone. If you don't want to hear some potentially offensive language, please move through that story.
4th Quarter
Last Week's Poll Question Results(New Poll Question on Twitter, NOW)
B1G Bracketology
- Bubble Watch
- Indiana: Do they make the tournament?
- What has happened to the mystique in Bloomington
- Michigan: In or out?
- Rutgers: What do they need to do to get in?
OVERTIME
Headlines
- Sam Sentinel: Who Is Oswald the Rabbit?!
- Dalton Daily: Hawkeye Hysteria on Senior Day!
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1st Quarter
- "New Look" to the show!
- Streaming on ASAP Network & Spotify video podcasts
POLL QUESTION
What should the punishment be for Michigan HC, Juwan Howard, for throwing a punch and hitting a Wisconsin assistant, Saturday, after the MICH/WIS game?
Go to Twitter & vote from the following choices:
- Fitting Punishment
- REST of the season (including post-season)
- Fired
- Nothing/Other (comments)
Reaction to the "Melee in Madison"
2nd Quarter
- B1G Conference Analysis (ILL, WIS, OSU, PUR, MSU, MICH)
- B1G Game Recap (MICH/WIS; PUR/RUT; MSU/IOWA; ILL/OSU)
- Rutgers: even with two straight losses, are they still a tournament team?
HALFTIME
Promos: 500 Section Lounge & Infectious Groove
3rd Quarter
Bracketology
- 9 B1G teams in Joe Lunardi's Field of 68
- Thoughts, surprises, disagreements
- Who still can be ousted
4th Quarter
Headlines
- Sam Sentinel: Joy in Jay County
- Dalton Daily: Hawkeyes Handle It
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1st Quarter
- Craziness in B1G basketball season
- Rutgers: the AP Slayer! Are they tournament-worthy?
- When is storming the court OK? According to Sam!
- Storming the field to end a losing streak?
- Can Purdue go far when the defense is relied upon?
2nd Quarter
Super Bowl
- Food- What made it to the plate?
- Sam thinks Dalton needs to become a smoker!
- Commercials- Which ones stuck out?
- Halftime Show Impressions- Thoughts, & Favorite Past Performances
- Super Bowl Trivia: SUPER BOWL REPPIN'
HALFTIME
Promos: Married with Television & Super Media Bros.
3rd Quarter
- MSU in trouble: Are they a quick-out come March?
- Can they right the ship?
4th Quarter
Headlines
- Sam Sentinel Op-Ed "The Baseball Hall of Fame: Good For One King, and Not For Another"
- Dalton Daily "Northeast Indiana Recognition In Major College Sports"
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EPISODE 6
This week in Big 10+4:
1st Quarter
- B1G BIG GAME recap (ILL/PUR)
- Jaden Ivey-Purdue: Player of the Year?
- B1G BIG GAME recap (WIS/MSU)
- Are there issues in East Lansing?
2nd Quarter
SUPER BOWL
- What are Dalton & Sam's SB traditions (question posed)
- Is this the Browns' nightmare SB match-up?
- OBJ=Jerk, to one of the guys
- Matt Stafford/Detroit
- Cubs Exec to the BLACKHAWKS?!
- Joe Burrow has IT
- Dalton and Sam's SB traditions (question answered)
HALFTIME
Promos: Super Media Bros Podcast& Keeping Up with the Cardassians
3rd Quarter
- The ACC only has ONE team ranked in the most current AP poll (Duke #7)
- Notre Dame tied for 1st: on the bubble?
- Who are Dalton & Sam's NATIONAL contenders?
4th Quarter
HEADLINES
- Sam Sentinel: Then There Were TWO!
- Dalton Daily: B1G Super Bowl
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1st Quarter
- B1G game recap
- Top contender conversation
2nd Quarter
- Jim Harbaugh staying in Ann Arbor
- What does this mean going forward?
- Was this is Hall Pass?
3rd Quarter
- Which B1G team has the best chance of making a run in March?
- Sam's AP Poll Trivia
- Dalton's Streak Trivia
4th Quarter
HEADLINES
- Sam Sentinel: BOOM! This Week In Sports History
- Dalton Daily: Not the BIGGEST Anymore!
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1st Quarter
- Welcome! Dalton & Sam banter!
- B1G basketball recap
- Trayveon Williams the best passing big in CBB?
2nd Quarter
- B1G Championship contenders
- Big 10 champ trivia
- B1G Championship contenders cont'd
3rd Quarter
- NCAA Convention overview & MASSIVE OPINIONS of the direction of the NCAA as a governing body
4th Quarter
HEADLINES
- Sam Sentinel: Pro Athletes Being Human Beings
- Dalton Daily: B1G Rep In BPR
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This week's show is B1G on basketball! Dalton and Sam talk about the college football landscape, as well, but the hardwood has the center stage!
1st Quarter
What has happened this past week in the Big Ten for Basketball
- Breakdown and reaction to Purdue/Illinois & Michigan St./Northwestern
- "As you go we go" x2
- B1G's bigs presence
- Tom Izzo- THE coach you want to go through this with if you want a chance to get it fixed
Dalton has Purdue Trivia Q’s/Stats
- There are two GREAT stats/trivia... see if you can answer better than Sam!
2nd Quarter
This B1G Rivalry or That B1G Rivalry?
- Purdue/Indiana
- Michigan State/Michigan
HALFTIME!!
- Promos from OddPods Media Shows: 500 Section Lounge & Super Media Bros
3rd Quarter
TWEETER POLL QUESTION REACTION
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- Which option won, and what are their feelings about it?
- Both guys talk about how they wouldn't mind or could at least argue in favor of an OLD way of finding the National Champion
Who has shown more DOMINANCE from 2011 up to today?
- Alabama(FBS): 5 National Titles, 140 wins & 14 losses, 5-3 National Championship game record
- North Dakota State (FCS): 9 National Titles, 149 wins & 12 losses, 9-0 National Championship game record
4th Quarter
Sam Sentinel
- A Champion Works for the Fans in Athens
Dalton Daily
- Idol Immortalized in East Lansing
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OF COURSE, this week's show kicks off with the guys giving their two cents into how the College Football Playoff Championship game (that's a mouth full!) played out... AFTER Sam took a moment to gloat!
They talk over the game and give their insights, how they were feeling throughout, and what amazed them throughout. There are some laughs, and BE AWARE... Sam forgets one of his points in here!
Dalton and Sam move to the College Football Playoff (CFP) Stalemate. There has been some talk, for months, that the CFP will expand their playoff to 12 teams, in the next couple of years. After a meeting of the commissioners & higher-ups, the meeting produced no agreement for expansion. Who is to blame? The schools? The NCAA? SOMEONE ELSE..? Dalton shares some information many might not realize, and it might change your mind on who's to blame. OH, and remember that thing Sam forgot earlier? Yeah, he remembers it in this portion, so they revisit the topic!
The boys shift to B1G basketball! They decided to break the league into tiers. They start at the top with the "Favorites," and work their way down! They talk, in-depth about their top-tier teams, what each thrives in, and then also what each struggle on. They talk about what could be wrong with Michigan, and what it will take for them to turn it around! Who's in what tier, that's debatable, BUT what isn't debatable is that Dalton and Sam have a great time with this show!
It's a great time to listen to two dudes, from the Midwest, talk sports in the NCAA!
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Dalton & Sam kick-off Big 10+4 in spectacular fashion... WITH FOOTBALL TALK! The guys recap a few of the Big Ten Conference's bowl games from the 2021 season! They talk about Purdue's Music City Bowl game, Michigan State's Peach Bowl, Rutgers in the Gator Bowl, and then the Rose Bowl and Ohio State's performance there!
After that, the guys move to the College Football Playoff Semi-Finals, and Michigan's performance against Georgia. Sam is impressed with ONE Bulldog in particular. The conversation moves to the CFP Championship Game, and the guys talk about what they see happening between Alabama and Georgia! Let's just say, ONE person will be right with how the game comes out!
Sam also makes a BOLD prediction about one of the CFP coaches and his whereabouts next season! You might want to check that one out!
The topic then moves to Big Ten basketball, and they talk about how Purdue has struggled and what can right the ship if the Boilermakers want to enjoy the success they are CLEARLY talented enough to enjoy.
Dalton and Sam round out episode one with their Headlines! The "Dalton Daily" and the "Sam Sentinel" share the same topic, but not the same thoughts, so the topic is a good one! It's a fun time, and you will be happy you listened!
There is still plenty to talk about, and next week the guys will be here to make that happen!
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Are you a college sports fan who wants to hear honest opinions, and a legitimate breakdown of the big games and news? Then we're the show for you! Dalton & Sam bring you College Sports with a Midwest Perspective: Blue Collar & Blue Blood!
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