Ep. 054: Should Coaches Be Held To The Same Standard As Players?

As March Madness begins, controversy surrounds UNC's at-large bid over West Virginia. The guys debate whether the selection committee's decisions were fair, with West Virginia's governor calling for an investigation. Adding to the drama, West Virginia’s head coach Darian DeVries leaves for Indiana after just one year. The team discusses the divide between college basketball success in the East vs. West and the NCAA record of 14 teams from one conference making the tournament. The SEC's dominance sparks a debate on whether this concentration is good for the sport. On the football side, the Cleveland Browns announce a new state-of-the-art facility, raising the question of whether some NFL teams should stay outdoors. Joe Burrow's influence leads to Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins getting big deals with the Bengals, leaving the guys wondering about Cincinnati’s defense for next season.

0:00 - Story Dump Intro
0:43 - March Madness Selection Process Under Investigation?!
9:00 - If North Carolina Wins, Does That Validate Their Selection?
12:30 - Right or Wrong: West Virginia Head Coach Leaves Team In Turmoil
21:40 - First 4 Games Start With Beautiful Ending
23:45 - Why SEC Dominates Bracket Spots Over Smaller Schools
28:45 - This Might Be The Weirdest Trend In College Basketball
35:20 - NFL: Loyalty to the Fans Matters Most 
41:00 - Cincinnati Bengals Hang Their Future On The Offense
45:00 - Breaking News: Vikings Pass on Hall of Fame QB
48:32 - Grab Bag: Could NFL Players Play in NBA or vice versa?

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