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Preferred Walk-Ons

By: Michael McGraw
  • Summary

  • The world’s preeminent college sports podcast hosted by two people named Michael. ACC fans by birth, degenerate gamblers for mirth. Part of TheSabre.com’s podcast network.
    Copyright 2022 All rights reserved.
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Episodes
  • Dynasty Modes
    Apr 10 2024

    Despite the tumultuous nature of college basketball, both the men's and women's seasons ended in predictable ways. In this episode, we analyze both NCAA National Championship games and look ahead to an off-season of player and coach movement. Topics for discussion include:

    • The dominance of South Carolina and UConn on the path to tournament titles
    • The 5th anniversary of UVA basketball's title
    • John Calipari's surprising decision to leave Kentucky for Arkansas
    • Watching the transfer portal with the basketball season over
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    40 mins
  • Survive and Advance
    Apr 2 2024
    In three short weeks, North Carolina State has completed one of the most incredible turnarounds in NCAA basketball history. Left for dead entering the ACC Tournament, the Wolfpack have made ascended to the pinnacle of college basketball. In this episode, we outline the reasons for NC State's success and discuss what the whirlwind has felt like from a fan perspective. Topics for discussion include:
    • NC State's improbable run to the Final Four
    • Frustration among the UNC fanbase
    • UConn's continued dominance and Final Four picks
    • The star power remaining in the women's tournament
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    33 mins
  • Sweet Redemption for the ACC
    Mar 27 2024

    After months of commentary about how it was a "down year" for the ACC, the conference has responded with a vengeance in the NCAA Tournament. In this episode, we talk about the reasons behind the ACC's success, analyze the first two rounds of March Madness, and look ahead to an exciting slate of Sweet Sixteen games. Topics for discussion include:

    • The ethics of placing bets on rival teams
    • The success of the ACC in Rounds 1 & 2 of the NCAA Tournament
    • Evaluating Virginia's season after another early exit from March Madness
    • Whether you should root for your rival's success for the good of the conference
    • Other observations from the opening weekend of the tournament, including NC State's dramatic win over Oakland
    • Picks against the spread for every Sweet Sixteen game
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    1 hr and 3 mins

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