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Steve and Paulie compare Michigan's NCAA Tournament run to a typical Syracuse season and debate whether or not that's what the fans want. Then, they introduce the first matchup in the Orange Nation Veggie Bracket. Later, they assess some comments from Coach Babers after today's Spring Practice session, including his strategy in evaluating the quarterback competition.
Today on Players Only, Matt and Ryan talk about the boys and girls state basketball playoffs, Section III girls basketball all-star teams and boys ice hokey all-state teams, as well as a chat with CBA football/wrestler/baseball player Jerry Vielhauer.
Brent and Josh take a deep dive on the bracket and break down who they see coming out of each region and take a call from Scooter in Jamesville to discuss some of his picks.
Danny and Brian continue to attack the NCAA tournament bracket and give you their favorite picks heading into this weekend. Later, they're joined by Mike Waters to discuss the future of Syracuse basketball heading into the offseason.
Paulie Scibilia and Mario Sacco react to Buzz Williams' criticisms of the NCAA Tournament Selection Committee and preview the madness with Ken Pomeroy, the creator of the KenPom rating system.
Brent celebrates 315 day by discussing the importance of Syracuse men's basketball to this community and why today is different with Syracuse's season already over. Later, Jordan and Josh join Brent for a Mount Rushmore draft of Syracuse things.
Danny and Brian continue to discuss the NCAA Tournament and take their first look at the women's bracket. Later, they're joined by Jason Benetti, who will be calling all first weekend games in Milwaukee for Westwood One.
Steve and Paulie start the show by reacting to Jim Boeheim's appearance on First Take this morning. Next, they're joined by Ric Beardsley to discuss SU's goalie situation, a player he believes should redshirt, and the team's performance against Johns Hopkins. Later, Kayla Treanor joins the show to discuss the three game road trip for Syracuse women's lacrosse.
Brent discusses the challenges of not having Syracuse involved in the Selection Sunday festivities. Later, Brent recaps the weekend of lacrosse and takes a call from Steve in North Syracuse.
Danny and Brian discuss the field of 68 and who they think could potentially make a run in March Madness. Later, they are joined by Andrew Catalon, who will be calling all of the first weekend's games in Portland, to discuss his thoughts on the tournament and his experience calling the Mountain West Tournament.
Steve and Paulie react to the NCAA Tournament field and reflect on a Selection Sunday without the Orange. Then, they take a couple of calls, one with some questions and one with more answers. Later, Jordan tells the hosts which tourney team represents them and why.
March Madness continues on Players Only as Matt and Ryan talk about the Section III Boys Basketball Finals and the NYSPHSAA Division 1 Boys Ice Hockey Final, as well as chat with Charles Pride, current basketball player with Bryant University and a 4 time Section III basketball champion.
Brent defines the Syracuse men's basketball season from his viewpoint. Later, he looks back on some individual games and moments from the season which stuck out to him.
Danny Schayes and Brian Higgins break down the end of the SU men's basketball season, one Danny coined as "the Murphy's Law Season." Plus, the guys chat with Mike Waters on the ACC Tournament games, Buddy Boeheim's suspension and more.
Steve and Paulie chat about the ACC Tournament, as Paulie calls it frustrating but also fun. Later in the show, Paulie loses his mind over a constant question of player development.
Assistant coach Allen Griffin chats with Paulie Scibilia and Erik Columbia to discuss the team's ACC Tournament games and look back at the season at-large.
Brent reacts to Syracuse's loss to Duke in the ACC tournament quarterfinal and wraps up the end of the basketball season. Later, he shares some sound from Coach Boeheim and his two sons.
Brent recaps Syracuse's dominant win over Florida State and evaluates their chances tomorrow against Duke. Brent also takes a look at the Buddy Boeheim situation and discusses the potential consequences.
Brent discusses what Syracuse could potentially gain in the ACC tournament prior to tomorrow's matchup with Florida State, Later, he discusses spring football and shares a few soundbites from Dino Babers.