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Money Mismatch: How Spending Differentials Killed “Cinderella" Mar 18, 2026

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Last year’s Sweet 16 featured zero mid-majors. Another clean sweep from this weekend’s matchups would highlight even further what NIL is actually doing to competitive balance in college basketball. Hutt and Chad discuss why it's becoming more difficult to become the latest unforgettable Cinderella team in today’s NCAA.

Plus, OutKick Senior Writer, Armando Salguero joins to talk the Raves getting cold feet, Jalen Waddle to Denver and what it means for Malik Willis.

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Alabama Star Arrested with POUND of Weed Mar 17, 2026

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Hutt and Chad discuss why Nate Oats proved once again that he runs the most undisciplined program in College Basketball. Bama fans that defend Oats just need to admit the truth: You like winning and don’t care how you do it.

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John Calipari Is Winning The Divorce Mar 16, 2026

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Hutt and Chad discuss Arkansas winning the the Coach Cal tradeoff, why

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Tim Brando BLASTS Plan To Mess With March Madness Mar 15, 2026

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🔥March madness just hits different.🔥

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Tim Brando unloads on NCAA Tournament expansion talk, defends conference tournament chaos, and relives the night a tornado ripped through the SEC Tournament in the middle of an overtime thriller.

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LIVE From The 6th & Peabody Beer Garden: March Madness and The SEC Tournament Mar 13, 2026

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The madness has officially arrived in Nashville! Hutton and Chad are taking the show on the road, broadcasting LIVE from the heart of the action at the 6th & Peabody Beer Garden. With the SEC Tournament in full swing and the NCAA Selection Sunday just days away, the energy is electric and the takes are piping hot.

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The Duke Blueprint & The TSU Standard Mar 13, 2026

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"How do you motivate kids in the age of NIL?" 💰

TSU Head Coach Nolan Smith joins the show to talk about building a "buy-in" culture at Tennessee State, the evolution of the college game, what he learned as an assistant under Coach K the "Duke Blueprint" and why doing right by the player is the only way to build a sustainable winning culture today.

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Tennessee Has The Best Recruiting Pitch In College Basketball + Coach Nolan Smith & Tim Brando Mar 12, 2026

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Forget the "old school" labels—Rick Barnes has turned Tennessee into the nation's premier destination for high-impact transfers. With Ja’Kobi Gillespie joining Dalton Knecht and Chaz Lanier as the third straight Vol to win SEC Newcomer of the Year, Hutt and Chad break down why UT’s development system is the ultimate pitch.

Plus, Hutt and Chad sit down with former Duke standout and current Tennessee State Head Coach Nolan Smith. We dive deep into his transition from the sidelines of Cameron Indoor to leading his own program in Nashville. Nolan breaks down the "TSU Buy-In" and what it takes to build a winning culture at an HBCU.

And Fox Sports Analyst, Tim Brando on what he misses covering the Big East tournament, instead of expanding March Madness the regular season needs to get more coverage and why the Big East needs to commit more money to NIL.

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The Blueprint for Ann Arbor: Jake Butt on Michigan’s Culture Shift Mar 12, 2026

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Former Michigan TE, Jake Butt joins Hutt to discuss The Whittingham Way: how Michigan can recapture the "Warrior" mentality, the culture inside the locker room and navigating Michigan’s identity crisis.

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Seismic Shift Rocking the NFL as the Baltimore Ravens Pull a Stunning 180-Degree Turn Mar 11, 2026

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After months of speculation and a handshake deal that was supposed to send Maxx Crosby to Charm City for two first-round picks, the Ravens have officially backed out. Hutt breaks down the "medical concerns" that allegedly blew up the deal—But the story doesn't end with a "no deal." In a move that has the AFC North reeling, the Ravens executed a clinical "double-cross" by pivoting instantly to former Bengals star Trey Hendrickson.

In the second half of the show, Hutt is joined by Big Ten Network Color Analyst and legendary Michigan TE Jake Butt. With the program at what he calls a "crossroads," Jake doesn't pull any punches about the current state of Ann Arbor and the path back to the mountaintop.

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Michael McKenry: Why the World Baseball Classic Hits Different & Spring Training Notes Mar 11, 2026

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Michael “The Fort” McKenry joins the show to take us inside the clubhouse as MLB Spring Training heats up and the World Baseball Classic (WBC) takes center stage.

As a former big-league catcher, McKenry offers a unique perspective on why the WBC has become a "must-watch" event for players and fans alike. We dive into the psychological shift from the relaxed atmosphere of February ball to the playoff-level intensity of representing your country.

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