Mailbag (0:00:00). When is the last day of the year when it's appropriate to say "Happy New Year"?

Catching Up (0:03:25).  A basketball roadtrip, lying at the poker table, and staying optimistic amid terrifying world events.

The Break (0:15:37). A new national champion.

In Defense of Our Judge (0:16:27). Judge Jim Roberts was well known to the trial advocacy community. Now he's well known to the national sports community.

NTC Predictions Contest (0:22:45). Robert Little and Phil Pasquarello are back with their picks for Weekend One. At stake? Just their children's names.

Susan Poehls (0:58:38). We mourn the loss of a friend and celebrate the life of a legend.