March Madness is here! Larry Smith dives into the NCAA Tournament bracket, breaking down key matchups, potential upsets, and the biggest storylines heading into the Big Dance.

Ben Rabb, managing editor of the Yale Daily News, joins the show to discuss Yale’s Cinderella hopes as they take on Texas A&M. Can the Bulldogs pull off another 13-over-4 upset like last year?

Then, Lubbock Avalanche-Journal beat writer Nathan Giese breaks down Texas Tech’s season and what the Red Raiders need to do to make a deep tournament run.

Plus:
🏀 Who got snubbed? Breaking down the biggest surprises in the NCAA bracket
🔥 The North Carolina controversy—should the Tar Heels have made the tournament?
💡 Moment of Ahh: Danny Ainge’s legendary March Madness buzzer-beater
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The NBA’s hottest team? The Cleveland Cavaliers. With a 15-game win streak and a 55-10 record, the Cavs are taking the league by storm. Evan Dammerall, founder and managing editor of Right Down Euclid, joins Larry Smith to break down Cleveland’s rise, the key players making an impact, and how their team-first mentality is shaping their title chances.

On the golf side, seven-time PGA Tour winner Peter Jacobsen stops by to discuss The Players Championship, Rory McIlroy’s form, and the ongoing challenges Tiger Woods faces after his latest surgery. Jacobsen also weighs in on the LIV-PGA Tour merger and what’s next for professional golf.

Plus:
🏀 College basketball conference tournaments heat up—who’s peaking at the right time?
⛳️ Should The Players Championship be the fifth major?
🔥 NCAA Tournament memories—best buzzer-beaters of all time
💡 Moment of Ahh: Historic father-son coaching achievement in college hoops

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On today’s SportsIQ, we dive into the latest action from March Madness as conference tournaments heat up! We focus on the Big Ten Tournament, where Maryland and Illinois are making serious noise. Larry chats with Colin McNamara, managing editor of Testudo Times, to break down why the Maryland Terrapins are a legit threat. Plus, Brad Sturdy and Mike Cagley of Illini Guys join the show to discuss Illinois' resurgence and how they stack up heading into the NCAA Tournament.

Then, we turn to NFL Free Agency, where Mac Jones is on the move to San Francisco. Plus, will Aaron Rodgers ever make up his mind? Tony Cordaro joins to vent his frustration about Rodgers' never-ending offseason decisions.

And in our Moment of Awe, we highlight an incredible full-circle moment: Michael Vick, now the head coach at Norfolk State, has offered a scholarship to Donovan McNabb Jr.. Two legendary Eagles QBs connected once again—this time on the recruiting trail.

🕒 [00:00] Show Open & Headlines
🕒 [00:03] Colin McNamara on Maryland’s Big Ten Tournament Run
🕒 [00:13] Brad Sturdy & Mike Cagley on Illinois’ Big Ten & NCAA Prospects
🕒 [00:27] Big Ten Tournament Updates & NCAA Bubble Watch
🕒 [00:41] NFL Free Agency: Mac Jones Trade & Aaron Rodgers Drama
🕒 [00:49] NBA Load Management Controversy: Mikal Bridges' Request
🕒 [00:51] Moment of Awe – Michael Vick’s Full-Circle Scholarship Offer

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🎤 Brad Sturdy & Mike Cagley – Hosts, IlliniGuys Sports Spectacular
🎤 Tony Cordaro – NFL Analyst

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On today’s SportsIQ, we dive into the fast-moving world of NFL Free Agency with Doug Eldridge, founder of Achilles PR, and a go-to expert on sports business and player representation. Doug breaks down the biggest signings, contract strategies, and what teams still need to do before the season.

Then, Tom Kakert of HawkeyeReport.com joins us to discuss the swirling rumors around Iowa head coach Fran McCaffrey. Will this be his last run with the Hawkeyes? Plus, we break down Big Ten tournament matchups and what Iowa needs to do to keep their season alive.

Larry also unveils his White Jersey Theory—a decades-long study on how officiating trends in the NCAA Tournament favor the team in white. Does this theory hold up? Tune in and find out.

Plus:
🏀 College Hoops Headlines – Who’s in, who’s out, and which bubble teams need big wins today?
🏈 NFL Free Agency Frenzy – Biggest deals, surprise cuts, and what’s next for teams like Kansas City, Buffalo, and Philadelphia.
⚾ MLB Salary Wars – Vlad Guerrero Jr. seeks a $500M contract—is he worth it?
🐅 Tiger Woods Injury Update – Achilles surgery sidelines him for the season. Is this the end of an era?

And we wrap things up with our Moment of Awe, looking at how Duke head coach Jon Scheyer could finally give Mike Krzyzewski his first Final Four coaching protégé.

🎤 Doug Eldridge – Founder, Achilles PR | NFL Contract & Sports Business Analyst
🎤 Tom Kakert – Big Ten Basketball Reporter, HawkeyeReport.com

🕒 [00:00] Show Open & Headlines
🕒 [03:31] Doug Eldridge on NFL Free Agency & Market Trends
🕒 [27:20] Big Ten Tournament & Fran McCaffrey’s Future with Tom Kakert
🕒 [40:54] College Hoops Updates & The White Jersey Theory Explained
🕒 [49:35] MLB Free Agency & Vlad Guerrero Jr.’s Contract Demands
🕒 [51:32] Moment of Awe – Jon Scheyer’s Historic Tournament Run?

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In today’s episode of SportsIQ, we take a deep dive into the legendary basketball movie Hoosiers and the life of the late, great Gene Hackman with special guest Brad Long, who played "Buddy" in the iconic film. Brad shares behind-the-scenes stories, the impact of Hoosiers on Indiana basketball culture, and his memories of working with Gene Hackman.

Later in the episode, Steve Wiseman from the Raleigh News & Observer joins us to break down the latest from the ACC Tournament, Duke’s case for the No. 1 overall seed, North Carolina’s postseason hopes, and the recent firing of NC State’s Kevin Keatts.

Plus, we discuss:
✅ Duke’s dominance heading into March Madness
✅ Underrated teams to watch in the tournament
✅ The ACC’s coaching carousel and what’s next
✅ Steph Curry’s latest move beyond the NBA
✅ NFL free agency updates, including Sam Darnold and Justin Fields’ next stops

And as always, we wrap things up with our Moment of Awe, honoring the life of Art Schallack, the oldest living former MLB player, who passed away at 100.

🎤 Brad Long – Actor, Hoosiers
🎤 Steve Wiseman – ACC Basketball Reporter, Raleigh News & Observer

🕒 [00:00] Show Open & Headlines
🕒 [03:32] Brad Long on Hoosiers & Gene Hackman
🕒 [17:55] ACC Tournament Breakdown with Steve Wiseman
🕒 [40:54] Duke vs. Auburn: Who’s the No. 1 Overall Seed?
🕒 [49:45] Underrated Teams That Could Make a Deep Run
🕒 [50:23] Moment of Awe: Remembering MLB’s Art Schallack

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🏀 Monday Madness is here! Today, we dive deep into women’s NCAA tournament seeding, the hottest teams in college basketball, MLB spring training surprises, and major NFL free agency deals.

✔ Women’s NCAA Tournament Breakdown – Who are the No. 1 seeds? Is UConn peaking at the right time? (Guest: Doug Feinberg, AP College Basketball Writer)
✔ South Carolina & UCLA Dominate – Which teams can stop these powerhouses in March?
✔ MLB Spring Training Storylines – Dodgers, Yankees, and Cubs – who’s ready for Opening Day? (Guest: Gary Miller, Former ESPN Baseball Tonight Analyst)
✔ NFL Free Agency Frenzy – Josh Allen’s record-breaking extension & the Rams land Davante Adams – biggest winners and losers so far.
✔ Pete Rose & the Hall of Fame Debate – Should MLB finally reinstate the all-time hits leader?

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🏆 Leonard Hamilton coaches his final home game at Florida State, wrapping up a legendary career as a pioneer in college basketball.

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🏀 Welcome to Friday! Today, we wrap up another exciting week with SEC basketball insights, NCAA tournament sleepers, college football’s offseason buzz, and major developments in revenue sharing for student-athletes.

✔ Auburn Tigers Dominance & SEC Tournament Preview – Auburn is poised for a No. 1 overall seed. Can anyone knock them off? (Guest: Peter Rauterkus, Auburn Beat Writer, AL.com)
✔ Florida Gators’ Rise Back to National Contender Status – What’s been the key to Florida’s turnaround under Todd Golden? (Guest: Kevin Brockway, Gainesville Sun)
✔ NCAA Tournament Sleepers – Maryland & Gonzaga flying under the radar – could they make a deep run?
✔ College Football Offseason Moves – Auburn football looks to bounce back, Florida’s quarterback situation, and the impact of upcoming NCAA revenue-sharing rules.
✔ Major NCAA Change – The American Athletic Conference becomes the first to implement revenue sharing for athletes – will others follow?

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🏆 Bailey Cinnamon Daniel makes NCAA history, scoring a basket as the first D3 women's player with one arm – a true inspiration!

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🏀 Welcome back to SportsIQ with Larry Smith! Today, we dive into the wild SEC basketball race, major NFL salary cap shakeups, and the future of college football amid the transfer portal chaos.

✔ SEC Tournament Preview – Insider look at the most dominant basketball conference in the nation. (Guest: Mike Morgan, SEC Network & ESPN)
✔ College Football’s Transfer Portal Frenzy – How teams are handling the spring exodus of players & what needs to change. (Guest: Cole Thompson, SEC Unfiltered)
✔ NFL Offseason Moves – Joey Bosa cut, Maxx Crosby’s historic contract, and what’s next in free agency.
✔ March Madness & Big Ten Update – Michigan’s stumble, Spartans clinch, and early bracket busters to watch.
✔ Moment of Awe: UConn Coach Dan Hurley’s Classy Timeout – Helping Providence walk-ons score their first points.

🔹 Plus, Larry & producer Tony Cordaro break down NASCAR’s legal battle with Michael Jordan’s racing team and what it means for the sport.

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