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Immediately following the 2024 NFL Draft, Dan Wetzel, Ross Dellenger, and SI's Pat Forde react to the biggest headlines from the night.

They open the show by assessing the destinations for top quarterback prospects, starting with the shocking pick of Michael Penix Jr. to the Atlanta Falcons. Forde bemoans the Denver Broncos decision to take Oregon's Bo Nix.

They then evaluate the broadcasting debuts of coaching legends Bill Belichick and Nick Saban on the ESPN broadcasts. Dellenger points out the under appreciated charisma Saban brings the broadcast that will make College Gameday exciting in the fall.

Later, the gang shares their favorite picks on the draft. They break down which selections think were the best fits and project to have the best careers.

They wrap the show with the story of a man who was arrested for a DUI because of his Auto-brewery syndrome.

6:51 1st Round Quarterbacks

29:25 Nick Saban and Bill Belichick's broadcasting debuts

43:26 The best picks in the 2024 NFL Draft

50:24 Auto-brewery syndrome

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Dan Wetzel, Ross Dellenger, and SI's Pat Forde hop on before the 2024 NFL Draft to share some of their favorite memories covering the event in years past.

They later analyze freshman running back Dylan Edwards entering the transfer portal to leave Colorado, and acknowledge the departure of quarterback Deacon Hill at Iowa.

Midway through the show, they react to the breaking news of former USC running back Reggie Bush re-accepting his Heisman Trophy. They recount his legendary career with the Trojans and why the award should have never been taken away from him in the first place.

Later on in the show, they discuss a recently proposed playoff format for Group of 5 teams, that is spearheaded by former Tennessee coach Derek Dooley. Dellenger shares why the proposed plan is unlikely, and what he is hearing at the College Football spring meetings.

They wrap up the show up with a deep dive on "shrinkflation" and how it's ruining many of their favorite food and beverage products.

0:55 NFL Draft Memories

13:42 Dylan Edwards and Deacon Hill hit the Transfer Portal

20:03 Reggie Bush gets his Heisman back

33:26 NFL Draft Trivia

40:07 A Group of 5 Playoff

50:51 Beer and Oreo Shrinkflation

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Dan Wetzel, Ross Dellenger & SI’s Pat Forde begin the show by reacting to the Arch Manning buzz coming from the Texas spring game. They share why head coach Steve Sarkisian has the luxury of having two future NFL quarterbacks, and what the real expectations should be for Manning.

They continue their spring game observations with thoughts on the performances by Notre Dame and Michigan. Wetzel pokes fun at Harbaugh's recent tattoo for being too bland, as Forde projects Notre Dame's offense to be improved in 2024.

Wetzel then focuses in on the circus that was the Ole Miss spring game, that featured a dunk contest and a hot dog eating contest instead of actual on field action. They also analyze if this version of spring football could be the future.

Wetzel later shares a clip from Next Round Live, that poses the question "Is Nick Saban or Abraham Lincoln more important to America."

The crew shifts back to the transfer portal, reacting to former five-star quarterback recruit Jaden Rashada seeking a new home. Forde points out Rashada's constant changing of teams from high school until now.

Dellenger later shares the background of Jeffrey Kessler, and how his lawsuit is reshaping the future of college football, and creating compensation opportunities for athletes.

Wetzel caps off the show with a deep dive on the historic career of legendary athlete Joey Chestnut.

1:00 Arch Madness

15:43 Michigan and Notre Dame spring games

35:24 Nick Saban or Abraham Lincoln?

38:33 Jaden Rashada enters the transfer portal

46:00 Jeffrey Kessler's plight to fix college football

59:12 Joey Chestnut's legacy

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Dan Wetzel, Ross Dellenger & SI’s Pat Forde kick off the show by dissecting the difference between the spring Transfer Portal window and the winter one. They analyze why less big name players are entering, and how large programs are purging their teams of back end roster depth.

They then shift their focus to Colorado, as Coach Prime loses more players to the portal. They discuss if there's concern for losing former 5-star DB Cormani McClain, and if fans should worry about their overall roster turnover.

Later, Dan brings up the final result of Michigan's recruiting investigation. They joke about how during all of this, Jim Harbaugh is out in Los Angels living his best life in an RV.

They wrap up the show with two People's Court incidents: a group of train car beer bandits, and an elephant on the loose in Montana.

1:30 Spring Transfer Portal movement

29:30 Colorado loses large group of players to the portal

41:42 Michigan receives their punishment for their recruiting investigation

1:01:52 People's Court: a beer stealing ring, and a loose elephant in Montana

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Dan Wetzel, Ross Dellenger & SI’s Pat Forde kick off the podcast by reacting to the top headlines arising from spring games across college football. They dive in on the QB battle happening at Ohio State, the focus on the dynamic between Nick Saban and Kalen DeBoer at Alabama, and Cam Rising being back for Utah.

The guys then discuss if Michigan and Auburn should be in the market for adding a transfer portal quarterback. Forde points out the regression by Payton Thorne, and the guys pitch why they need to add competition to the room.

After the break, they dissect the enormous celebration event by Kentucky to introduce their new basketball coach, former player Mark Pope. Wetzel brings up comments made by former Kentucky star DeMarcus Cousins and how Pope shouldn't spurn old players.

Wetzel and Dellenger then recount their excursion to Augusta, Georgia to cover the Masters, as Wetzel shares his attempts to introduce Dellenger to UFC and slap fighting.

They cap off the show with the story of a woman who is suing Disney World because she was trampled by Goofy.2:49 Ohio State, Alabama, and Utah spring game reactions

28:40 Will Michigan and Auburn pursue Transfer Portal quarterbacks?

37:02 Kentucky welcomes Mark Pope

54:12 Ross and Dan's Masters adventures

58:42 People's Court: Goofy causes trouble

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Dan Wetzel, Ross Dellenger & SI’s Pat Forde kick off the podcast by reacting to the war being waged by Chip Gaines and the Baylor community against Kentucky fans over Baylor men’s basketball head coach Scott Drew.

They then evaluate the possibility of a college football “super league” existing based on reporting last week by The Athletic. Dellenger shuts down the possibility based on the advancement of the College Football Playoff’s new media rights deal.

Their focus shifts to Dellenger’s recent visit with new Alabama head coach Kalen DeBoer. Forde and Wetzel discuss how a completely different vibe will work for the Crimson Tide, as Dellenger explains all of the changes he’s witnessed.

After the break, they react to the latest quotes from Colorado head coach Deion Sanders regarding his recruiting and handling of his roster. They discuss if they think there is a chance that Coach Prime hangs around after his son Shedeur Sanders and Travis Hunter leave.

To wrap the show, Wetzel shares a story of a man who stole guacamole from a Chipotle in Michigan and how it got ugly quick.

4:05 - Will Baylor lose Scott Drew to Kentucky?

7:35 - Possibility of a college football super league

19:10 - Ross’ meeting with new Alabama football coach Kalen DeBoer

37:45 - Deion Sanders’ team building strategies at Colorado

49:50 - The People’s Court: Guacamole thief

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Dan Wetzel, Ross Dellenger & SI’s Pat Forde kick off the podcast by reacting to UConn's dominant performance in the National Championship game. The trio puts into perspective the historic back-to-back title run from UConn and how Dan Hurley has built the best program in college basketball. The three ponder what Hurley's current legacy is and what his ceiling could be.

The guys then react to John Calipari's exit from Kentucky to become the head coach at Arkansas. The three debate if Calipari can still succeed in the modern college basketball game and do so at Arkansas. Wetzel believes this move is a win-win-win for Calipari, Arkansas and Kentucky. Forde looks back at what went wrong down the stretch for Calipari's tenure in Lexington. Wetzel ponders what big-time head coach Kentucky can land next.

After the break, the guys break down the historic Women's Tourney and the record TV viewership. Wetzel wonders if there will be continued growth for the women's game with Caitlin Clark leaving for the WNBA. Forde believes programs like South Carolina and stars like JuJu Watkins will be intriguing storylines next season but it's hard to know what exactly the Caitlin Clark void will be. Wetzel is very interested to see how Clark's career starts out in the WNBA.

To end the show, Dellenger brings the football talk back to the pod and provides an update on potential guardrails, or lack thereof, coming to the transfer portal and NIL.

1:15 - Putting into perspective UCONN's historical dominance the last two years in college basketball

13:40 - The guys react to John Calipari heading to Arkansas and all the ripple effects it will have in the sport

41:30 - Women's Tourney breaks TV viewership records... How much of that is the growth of the sport versus Caitlin Clark phenomena?

52:11 - Ross provides a potential important update in 'guardrails' for NIL and transfer portal

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Dan Wetzel, Ross Dellenger & SI’s Pat Forde kick off the podcast by reacting to the latest March Madness TV ratings for both the Women's and Men's tournament. The trio dissects how both tournaments have stars and storylines that have captivated the country. Wetzel marvels at the basketball powerhouse that UCONN has become for both the women's and men's sports. Forde tries to put into historical perspective the impact Caitlin Clark has had on the women's tourney this year.

Starting on Friday with the Women's Final Four and ending with the Men's national title game on Monday, Wetzel believes we could see a four day stretch of college basketball we've never seen before. The trio then discuss how the excitement around the Women's tourney this year should help the game move forward but Forde explains that there's still warts in the way people talk, cover and consume the women's game.

After the break, the trio breakdown the Alabama-UCONN and NC State-Purdue matchups. Forde explains how Alabama and NC State need to play in order to pull off the massive upsets. The trio also discuss the tantalizing matchup between Purdue's Zach Edey and NC State's DJ Burns in the paint. The three also debate if Burns' size and talent could translate to an NFL career.

The three then share their Final Four predictions and Wetzel ends the pod with a 'People's Court' about two police pursuits that sound too crazy to be real. But of course, they are.

1:30 - March Madness TV ratings (for Men and Women) have been phenomenal... why is that?

9:55 - Is this the most anticipated Women's Final Four... ever?

28:25 - Men's Final Four preview: How Alabama and NC State can pull off massive upsets

45:30 - Final Four predictions

46:50 - People's Court: These police pursuit chases are literally comical

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Dan Wetzel, Ross Dellenger & SI’s Pat Forde kick off the podcast by reacting to NC State's shocking win over Duke to put the program in their first Final Four since 1983. The trio can't get enough of the overnight sensation that is DJ Burns, who has helped fuel the Wolfpack on their magical run.

Forde highlights how NC State and Purdue have long had to live in the shadow of other dominant programs in their states and how both finally get to live in the limelight. Wetzel shares a story of Matt Painter and how close he was to playing, and potentially coaching, at Indiana under Bob Knight. Forde agrees there is an alternate reality where Matt Painter is doing what he's done for Indiana and not Purdue.

The trio after the break looks at the historic dominance of UCONN and if anyone can stop them from repeating as champs. Wetzel shares how the transfer portal built Alabama's fast paced, high octane team. Forde believes the Crimson Tide have to score 100 in order to pull off the massive upset to beat UCONN.

The guys end the show talking about all the absurdities taking place in the Women's tourney and how excited they are to watch Iowa-LSU on Monday night. The trio end the show by 'Saying Something Nice' about March Madness.

2:00 - How NC State got to the Final Four and what makes them special

12:30 - How Purdue got to the Final Four and what makes them special

30:35 - How UCONN got to the Final Four and what makes them special

39:10 - How Alabama got to the Final Four and what makes them special

45:45 - The Women's Tourney is off the rails, LSU-Iowa is set to be a classic

59:40 - Say Something Nice segment: March Madness edition

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Dan Wetzel, Ross Dellenger & SI’s Pat Forde kick off the podcast by reacting to March Madness TV ratings and why this year's tournament has exceeded most people's expectation. Forde believes the combination of early upsets coupled with big time programs and storylines moving on to the second weekend will only help the tournament's interest. Dellenger points out that a record number of Americans will bet on the tournament this year.

The trio then discusses the ramifications of sports betting becoming a prominent part of March Madness and college sports in general. The crew then reacts to the news that John Calipari will be staying on as head coach in Kentucky. Wetzel believes the program can't move on from Calipari unless they have an immediate plan to replace him. Forde provides an update on Louisville basketball head coaching search, which has become down right nauseating.

After the break, the trio provides their updated Final Four predictions. Wetzel has a hard time staying focused for his picks, given he doesn't want to give them, and ends up sharing thoughts on a Harvard basketball player that has entered the transfer portal and goes on a tangent about what makes college hockey so great.

The trio ends the pod with Dellenger sharing a story on a potential new rule that could expand college football coaching staffs and change the way power house programs could recruit in the future. Wetzel ends the pod with a wild 'People's Court' and Dellenger shares a heartbreaking story about a wild duck he raised as a kid.

1:35 - March Madness TV ratings are up... is it because of sports gambling?

20:25 - John Calipari stays put at Kentucky, Louisville really going after Pitino's son?

30:45 - The guys update their Final Four picks... Dan sort of does (while also talking about College Hockey)

48:55 - Could these new rules lead to an explosion of more College Football coaches and recruiters? Ross explains

56:40 - People's Court: Juggling Duck Man gets banned for life from Buc-ee's

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