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Best of UnSportsmanLike 4/1/26
A huge article dropped today on ESPN.com about the relationship between Jalen Hurts and the Eagles. Will they be able to overcome the friction? Is hurts playing for his job? ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter joins to discuss that and more. Then, Michelle gives her top 5 hot mess teams of the week. Plus, Illinois HC Brad Underwood stops by the show again ahead of Illinois' appearance in the Final Four! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Hour 4: Brad Underwood & Shaq Lawson join the show
Illinois HC Brad Underwood joins the show yet again to talk about his team making the Final Four, and Michelle going to the game. Then, Former NFL Player Shaq Lawson stops by to discuss the latest with the Eagles, and much more. Plus, the most UnSportsmanLike moments of the day! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The unexpected rise of Keaton Wagler at Illinois
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Ranking every starter in the men's Final Four
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SVPod: SVP and Stanford Steve are here to break down the results of the second weekend of the NCAA Tournament.
SVP and Stanford Steve are here to break down the results of the second weekend of the NCAA Tournament. It was heartbreak for Steve in DC (but the list stayed accurate) as Duke fell to UConn. The guys discuss the all-timer from all angles, including Braylon Mullins' final shot and how the results impact the discourse around Dan Hurley and Jon Scheyer. Additionally, will Arizona-Michigan be one of the best games in recent memory? And why Illinois has a REAL shot to win it all. Plus, Gary Woodland's win was SPECIAL, when Jeremiyah Love should go in the NFL Draft, Steve's upcoming road trip to Phoenix and a full breakdown of the Tiger Woods situation from SVP. | SVPod Time Codes/Topics (0:00) Intro (2:46) Gary Woodland’s win was special (9:15) UConn Duke reax (17:00) UConn’s road (18:15) UConn kept poise (21:25) Is the Jon Scheyer criticism fair? (27:25) UConn-Duke fallout (39:11) What to expect in Arizona-Michigan (48:10) Final thoughts from second weekend (52:40) Can Illinois reach the promised land? (57:10) Who wins it all? (59:46) The shocking truth about the UNC job (1:02:20) Will Wade back to LSU?!? (1:05:00) Steve is headed to Phoenix! (1:10:20) Handling the LSU WBB loss (1:11:45) Are tip times too late? (1:13:00) The problems with the NCAA Tournament (1:18:57) Where should Jeremiyah Love go in the draft? (1:25:00) NFL Draft thoughts (1:28:00) About the Tiger situation (1:34:30) Thanks for watching Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
No. 3 Illinois vs. No. 2 UConn game preview
Check out some stats on the matchup between Illinois and UConn in the NCAA men's tournament.
The plays that helped Illinois and UConn make the Final Four
Check out the best NCAA tournament plays from Illinois and UConn ahead of their Final Four matchup.
The Men's 2026 March Madness Pain Index
Some losses are understandable in the NCAA tournament. Others will haunt us forever (see: Duke). We rank them all.
Hour 4: Best of the Rest
Freddie Coleman and David Dennis Jr. decipher who is the best team left on the Men's side of the NCAA Tournament. Freddie gives DDJ his Inconvenient Truths. Plus what was the most unreal play you have ever seen? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Hour 1: Presidential Energy
Freddie Coleman along with David Dennis Jr. are still in awe with the finish of Duke and UCONN yesterday. Myron Medcalf stops by the program. Plus the hour includes plenty of Kris Jenkins mentions, an elected school president and laundry impacting viewership! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Big Ten Standings
| TEAM | W | L | GB | OVR |
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| Michigan | 87.7 | - | 3 | 35 |
| Nebraska | 77.0 | 5.5 | 7 | 28 |
| Illinois | 83.8 | 6 | 8 | 28 |
| Michigan State | 78.8 | 6.5 | 8 | 27 |
| Wisconsin | 83.0 | 9.5 | 11 | 24 |
| Purdue | 81.6 | 5.5 | 9 | 30 |
| UCLA | 77.1 | 10 | 12 | 24 |
| Ohio State | 79.3 | 12 | 13 | 21 |
| Iowa | 74.5 | 10.5 | 13 | 24 |
| Indiana | 78.2 | 14 | 14 | 18 |
| Minnesota | 69.4 | 17.5 | 18 | 15 |
| USC | 78.6 | 14 | 14 | 18 |
| Washington | 77.1 | 16.5 | 17 | 16 |
| Rutgers | 70.6 | 18.5 | 19 | 14 |
| Northwestern | 73.1 | 18 | 19 | 15 |
| Oregon | 70.8 | 20 | 20 | 12 |
| Maryland | 69.7 | 20.5 | 21 | 12 |
| Penn State | 73.7 | 20 | 20 | 12 |
2021 Team Leaders
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