EPISODE · Apr 2, 2025 · 51 MIN
Final Four Fever Hits Sports IQ, NFL Rules Update
from SportsIQ with Larry Smith · host Rise Above Productions & Revision Sound
We’re past April Fools, and there’s no fooling around as Larry brings you a jam-packed episode of Sports IQ. It’s Final Four week, and we’ve got wall-to-wall coverage featuring two of the hottest teams in college hoops: the Florida Gators and Duke Blue Devils.📰 Headlines & Highlights:Ovi Watch: Alex Ovechkin scores goal No. 891 — now just 4 shy of tying Wayne Gretzky’s all-time record.Dodgers Stay Hot: Off to a historic 7-0 start, the Dodgers tie the 1933 Yankees for best-ever start by a defending MLB champion.Coaching Carousel: Buzz Williams leaves Texas A&M for Maryland. Who replaces him in College Station?NBA Madness: Steph Curry drops 52, Jokic goes for 61 in a double-OT thriller, and Giannis leads the Bucks to a historic 69% shooting night.NFL Rule Changes: Producer Tony joins Larry to break down the league’s latest tweaks, including a new kickoff rule and the rise of electronic chains.🎧 Gator Nation RisesGuest: Kevin Brockway, Gainesville SunFlorida is Final Four bound! Kevin joins from the airport en route to San Antonio to preview the Gators’ showdown with Auburn.Inside Todd Golden’s impressive 3-year turnaround and his analytics-driven approach.Player breakdowns: Walter Clayton’s clutch gene, Alex Condon’s post presence, and the impact of 7’1” Micah Handlogten’s return from injury.The matchup vs. Auburn: keys to slowing Janiah Broom and why this SEC rivalry could feel like Ali vs. Foreman.👑 Blue Devils Back in BusinessGuest: Steve Wiseman, Raleigh News & ObserverDuke returns to the Final Four under John Scheyer. Steve shares why this Duke team is different—and maybe the best yet under the young coach.Praise for freshman phenoms: Cooper Flagg, Jared McCain, and Malik Malwatch.Why Cooper Flagg may be the greatest Duke freshman ever—and why he won’t be back next year.Previewing Duke vs. Houston: Defensive battle ahead, and a potential Monday matchup with Florida looms.📣 NFL Rules RoundtableWith Producer Tony CordaroNew touchback rule gives offenses more yardage—are defenses being left behind?Tush Push survives another year.Christmas NFL tripleheader confirmed—sorry, NBA!No 18-game schedule yet, but don’t hold your breath.Electronic chains are here: goodbye to paper chains and eyeball measurements?💡 Moment of Awe: Congrats, Jason Kelce!The longtime NFL center and podcast king welcomes his fourth child—a baby girl! Retirement is already getting busy for the former Eagle.📱 FOLLOW SPORTS IQ:Instagram + X: @SportsIQLS🎧 Available wherever you get your podcasts: Apple, Spotify, and more.
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We’re past April Fools, and there’s no fooling around as Larry brings you a jam-packed episode of Sports IQ. It’s Final Four week, and we’ve got wall-to-wall coverage featuring two of the hottest teams in college hoops: the Florida Gators and Duke Blue Devils.📰 Headlines & Highlights:Ovi Watch: Alex Ovechkin scores goal No. 891 — now just 4 shy of tying Wayne Gretzky’s all-time record.Dodgers Stay Hot: Off to a historic 7-0 start, the Dodgers tie the 1933 Yankees for best-ever start by a defending MLB champion.Coaching Carousel: Buzz Williams leaves Texas A&M for Maryland. Who replaces him in College Station?NBA Madness: Steph Curry drops 52, Jokic goes for 61 in a double-OT thriller, and Giannis leads the Bucks to a historic 69% shooting night.NFL Rule Changes: Producer Tony joins Larry to break down the league’s latest tweaks, including a new kickoff rule and the rise of electronic chains.🎧 Gator Nation RisesGuest: Kevin Brockway, Gainesville SunFlorida is Final Four bound! Kevin joins from the airport en route to San Antonio to preview the Gators’ showdown with Auburn.Inside Todd Golden’s impressive 3-year turnaround and his analytics-driven approach.Player breakdowns: Walter Clayton’s clutch gene, Alex Condon’s post presence, and the impact of 7’1” Micah Handlogten’s return from injury.The matchup vs. Auburn: keys to slowing Janiah Broom and why this SEC rivalry could feel like Ali vs. Foreman.👑 Blue Devils Back in BusinessGuest: Steve Wiseman, Raleigh News & ObserverDuke returns to the Final Four under John Scheyer. Steve shares why this Duke team is different—and maybe the best yet under the young coach.Praise for freshman phenoms: Cooper Flagg, Jared McCain, and Malik Malwatch.Why Cooper Flagg may be the greatest Duke freshman ever—and why he won’t be back next year.Previewing Duke vs. Houston: Defensive battle ahead, and a potential Monday matchup with Florida looms.📣 NFL Rules RoundtableWith Producer Tony CordaroNew touchback rule gives offenses more yardage—are defenses being left behind?Tush Push survives another year.Christmas NFL tripleheader confirmed—sorry, NBA!No 18-game schedule yet, but don’t hold your breath.Electronic chains are here: goodbye to paper chains and eyeball measurements?💡 Moment of Awe: Congrats, Jason Kelce!The longtime NFL center and podcast king welcomes his fourth child—a baby girl! Retirement is already getting busy for the former Eagle.📱 FOLLOW SPORTS IQ:Instagram + X: @SportsIQLS🎧 Available wherever you get your podcasts: Apple, Spotify, and more.
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