ESPN College GameDay

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Biggest Upset in Tournament History; Almost Famous; Catastrophic Oversight Mar 18, 2023

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Rece Davis and Pete Thamel break down why Fairleigh Dickinson University defeating Purdue is the biggest upset in the tournament’s history. Then, they debate if it’s time for the Boilermakers to rip up the model or if their history of losses in the tournament are psychological. Next, Pete honors the memory of his friend Phil Hopkins and shares the kismet of Purdue’s upset. Later, they discuss if another one-seed will go down and the impact of Sasser’s injury for Houston. Plus, Rece offers comforting words for Purdue fans.

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Mammoth Upsets; Eternal Pucker Power; Tremendous Drama Mar 17, 2023

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Rece Davis and Pete Thamel break down the keys to Princeton’s mammoth upset over Arizona, the shocking ending to Virginia’s season, and the tournament's power to cement or destroy legacies. Next, Pete quizzes Rece’s knowledge of upsets in tournament history, and they reminisce on the biggest upsets they witnessed in person. Then, they discuss the impact of Brandon Miller and Marcus Sasser’s groin injuries and how they could impact the bracket. Later, Pete and Rece discuss how the team with the best prospects does not make them the best team.

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South Region Preview Mar 13, 2023

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Rece Davis and Pete Thamel preview the South Region in the NCAA Tournament. But first, the guys talk about which teams missed out on the tournament, a backdoor-cut news dump and how they’re making their bracket picks. Then, the guys discuss if Alabama will succumb to the Brandon Miller scrutiny, if Charleston can provide chaos, Pete continuing to drive the Furman bandwagon, Rece’s prediction for the winner of Creighton-N.C. State, Mizzou’s attitude and if Arizona could take down the Crimson Tide. Plus, their picks for which teams win the South.

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East Region Preview Mar 13, 2023

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Rece Davis and Pete Thamel preview the East Region in the NCAA Tournament. They discuss if Memphis could get caught flatfooted after winning Conference USA, Jon Scheyer figuring out his players’ roles, picking against teams they don’t trust and that queasy feeling facing Michigan State. Plus, Rece picks a plucky up-start team to make the Final Four.

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Midwest Region Preview Mar 13, 2023

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Rece Davis and Pete Thamel preview the Midwest Region in the NCAA Tournament. They discuss Marcus Sasser’s injury status for Houston, Auburn spiraling into the tournament, Indiana lacking excuses to lose to Kent State, Kennesaw State making the dance after earning a 1-28 record three years ago and if Penn State is gassed. Plus, is the tournament really that wide open this year?

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West Region Preview Mar 13, 2023

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Rece Davis and Pete Thamel preview the West Region in the NCAA Tournament. They discuss Kansas lacking a luxury from last season, St. Mary’s seeding-KenPom disconnect, the matchup that Pete is most excited for and Rece’s favorite player in college basketball. Plus, the guys review their Final Four picks and reveal their tournament champions.

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First QB Off The Board; Furman Bandwagon; Conference Tournament Picks Mar 07, 2023

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Rece Davis and Pete Thamel discuss cocktail sauce hotter than Anthony Richardson after the NFL combine, which quarterback they’d select first in the draft and why Rece would be a terrible GM in any sport. Plus, it’s championship week and the guys share their winners for the SEC, Big East, Pac-12, Big Ten, ACC and Big 12 tournaments.

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Jalen Carter Arrest Warrant; Pete at the Combine; Joe Lunardi Mar 01, 2023

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Rece Davis and Pete Thamel discuss the arrest warrant issued for Jalen Carter, their thoughts on the Brandon Miles story following last week’s interview with Alabama AD Greg Byrne and what Pete is hoping to see this week in Indianapolis at the NFL combine. Then, Joe Lunardi stops by to talk about his process evaluating teams, why the selection committee favors participation over accomplishment, a team that is in more trouble than it seems and why he disappears after the bracket is released.

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Alabama AD Greg Byrne on Brandon Miller, Nate Oats' Press Conference and More Feb 22, 2023

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Rece Davis and Pete Thamel are joined by Alabama athletic director Greg Byrne to discuss the decision to allow Brandon Miller to continue playing, the latest on the fatal shooting of Jamea Jonae Harris, Nate Oats' press conference and the new information learned in Tuesday's court hearing. Later, Rece and Pete discuss the latest rumblings on Pac-12 realignment and Rece's iconic call in Blacksburg.

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Coach K Returns Courtside; Is the Texas Job Elite?; Like It Don’t Love It Feb 16, 2023

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Rece Davis and Pete Thamel discuss Pete’s vacation to Mexico Mike Krzyzewski returning to Cameron Indoor to pay respects to Mike Brey, who should hire Rick Pitino, if John Calipari should leave Kentucky, candidates for the Texas job, the Pac-12’s statement of self-affirming love and Georgia’s new-old offensive coordinator.

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