The 2019 NCAA National Championship game will feature a battle of stout defenses.  It will be top seeded Virginia, looking to finish from worst to first one year after becoming the first 1 seed to lose to a 16 seed.  On the other side will be the third seed from Texas Tech, where they pride themselves on the Bobby Knight style of defense.  As I said in my blog, I feel the first school to score 50 points will win the title.

Ep 3 - 14 Two First Time Schools Vie For Title

What a championship game on Monday night, the eighth time it went into overtime and the first since Mario Chalmers of Kansas tied that 2008 contest in helping upset the then undefeated Memphis Tigers.  De'Andre Hunter scored a career high 27 points, while 2019 Final Four Most Oustanding Player Kyle Guy had himself another nice game with 24 points.  But give credit also to Texas Tech for having some fight and courageous effort, although they fell short in the final three minutes of overtime.  Davide Moretti and Jarrett Culver came up huge early and often, and nearly won it in regulation for the Red Raiders.  

In the end, a true rags to riches story if there ever was one as Virginia erased 388 days of the stigma after being the first 1 seed to lose to a 16 seed.  However, this 1 seed was determined to end it with cutting down the nets and they did so in impressive fashion.

Ep3 - 15 Virginia Wins 2019 Title Plus Final Thoughts On The Season

Please listen to my thoughts on the long off-season and what my plans are for the podcast going forward.  After a rather crazy 2018-2019 season, it is time for us to savor the summer.  Comments are always welcome at my WordPress blog, which will continue with any relevant news affecting the sport.  As far as future podcasts are concerned, I hope to see you again in late October.

Ep3 - 16 The Fate Of The Podcast

Long time, no hear everybody.
I have a bit to say regarding why you haven't heard my voice since April 2019.
I am happy to say that I found an awesome podcast tool, thanks to listening to many other people's podcasts.  More on that in the coming days and weeks.

In the meantime, you can check out my past podcasts here and please feel free to tap or click on my link to see all of my blogs on WordPress.  I constantly update there whenever any important news affecting the sport is worth reading about.

Thank you again for your patience and I hope to read some nice comments when you get the time.

The Big Dance is coming, soooooooooooon sooooooon.
Cannot wait for the real fun that is in store for us.

Ep 4 -1 Wisconsin and Kentucky win, and I am so glad to be back

Kansas meets Baylor in a huge showdown game in Waco, Texas on Saturday, February 22.  Game time is slated for noon Eastern time on ESPN and the ESPN app.

I give you a preview on what to expect.  And just FYI--my Friday night gives some other games worth keeping an eye or ear on via the TuneIn app in my weekly feature called "Stock Up, Stock Down".

Enjoy and please leave some comments.

Ep 4-2  Showdown Game of 2020--Kansas Visits Baylor

IT'S OVER.  It is the first time that there will be no NCAA Tournament to determine which school will be the national champion.
I hope to try recording another podcast on a periodic basis later in the summer.

Thank you for sticking with me.  Most of all, please stay healthy.  We are all in this fight together.  This COVID-19 virus has to be slowed down.  Please leave comments anytime you feel like doing so.

Good bye from me, on such an enormous day unprecedented in American sports history.

Ep 4-7 2020 NCAA Men's and Women's Tournaments Canceled

What might have been the most topsy-turvy tournament since 1983, instead will be remembered simply with an asterisk.

But what if I told you my bracket picks?  Please head on to over my blog and tell me what you think.  Thanks again for listening and I hope to be back a little bit during this extended off season.

PodcastSeason4Episode8  The 2020 Simulation Show

What was building up to being the most topsy-turvy NCAA tournaments of all time instead saw the cancellation for the first time in its' history.  Not even World War II stopped those students in competing for college basketball's highest achievement. 

As heartbroken we all are as fans--I cannot stress more than enough with the coronavirus continuing to spread like a tidal wave all over the globe.  Bottom line, ladies and gentlemen--even if we are healthy, we all have to do our part:  

Wash your hands for 20 seconds at a time, don't touch your face except where you are showering and for the guys when shaving.

Please stay healthy, and most important of all--STAY HOME. The more people can avoid coming in contact with this "invisible enemy", the better off we will be as a society in the long term. 

Binge watch your favorite shows on Netflix, or be like me and watch NCAA tournament games from past years.  Cook some of your favorite dishes, or better yet--search online for a recipe worth trying. Reorganize your house, or a portion of your house.  Play some games. Once things return (hopefully) back to normal, you can take that pile of clothes, toys, etc. to your nearest Goodwill.  Even if you have books, vinyl records, DVD's/Blu Ray discs, or even those who still have CD's--I am sure many Half Price Books stores nationwide will be more than happy to help others. 

Thank you again for enjoying my podcasts.  Please tap or click on my link to read of my blogs and I hope to be back again once there is major news to report.  Take care.

PodcastSeason4Episode9  Reflecting What Could Have Been

Thursday, April 16 had Memphis and Michigan shaking their collective heads. A pair of 5 star recruits declined to attend college and instead take their talents to the G League.  This podcast mostly touches on what this means on the future of college basketball, however diluted we think it has become. 

I welcome your comments on this and any of my other podcasts, along with any of my blogs which I have linked for your reading pleasure. Thanks again for at least taking a few minutes off your mind from the coronavirus pandemic, and I hope to be back again when any major news is worth mentioning.  Stay healthy, everybody.

PodcastSeason4Episode10  Why Is The G League Taking Away Quality Talent

With several student-athletes catching the coronavirus since football and basketball workouts involving some Big Ten and SEC schools that started in mid June, the virus shows no end in sight.  

In this podcast, I provide some insights after watching the Monday, June 22, 2020 ABC News program "GMA3: What You Need To Know", hosted by Amy Robach and Chief Medical Correspondent Dr. Jennifer Ashton.

Dr. Ashton spent a good bulk of the first 10 minutes and the last 3 minutes talking about the measures that professional and especially college sports are facing.  From daily temperature checks to student-athletes not able to use showers at their practice facilities and trying their best to avoid being outside in closed environments--such as bars, restaurants, hair salons, shopping malls, residence halls, etc.

And yet, during the Memorial Day holiday weekend--there they were in the south:  Soaking rays on the beach, having pool parties, and sitting less than 6 feet at outdoor restaurants.  I am very, very concerned that within 2 weeks, more people are going to catch the virus.  But I hope they recover and show very minor symptoms.  

If you are thinking about heading out in public, ask yourself these four questions:
What are the risks of going or not going?  What are the benefits of going or not going?

Please check out my blog on WordPress for more on this unprecedented time. Thanks again for listening.

PodcastSeason4Episode11 Sports And COVID- 19 What You Need To Know

I have been a Superfan of college basketball since 1979.  I run a blog talking about the latest happenings surrounding the sport.  Please click on or tap the link below for key details and occasional podcasts that will appear in my blog throughout the season.  Thank you for your support, and comments (hopefully positive ones) are always welcome.

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