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Episode 287: Rule Changes and Final Fours


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Opening 00:00 – 01:13
  • Chris and Greg open with light-hearted banter about Greg’s online identity and other people named “Greg Crone.”

⚽ Wrexham FC Frustrations & English Football01:30 – 09:38
  • Chris shares his disappointment after Wrexham draws with Cambridge United.
  • Discussion on promotion battles in EFL1 and how Wrexham needs better offensive players.
  • Wickham’s 33 shots vs. Shrewsbury’s 0 shots on goal also frustrates Chris.
  • Matt and Chris analyze EFL strategies like smart loans and talent development.

🏈 NFL Rule Changes (League Meetings)10:27 – 21:58
  • Overtime rule alignment: Both regular season and playoffs now guarantee both teams a possession.
  • Expanded replay review: Now includes game administration and more penalty scenarios.
  • First down tracking tech: Chain gangs may be obsolete due to ball-tracking tech.
  • Lions' proposal rejected: No change to automatic 1st down for defensive holding.
  • Tush Push drama:
  • Packers’ ban proposal tabled for May.
  • 16 teams supported banning it; 24 needed.
  • Chris and Greg defend the play as legal and innovative.

📜 Additional NFL Bylaw Changes23:18 – 26:44
  • Free agency tweaks: Teams can now speak directly with limited players during legal tampering.
  • Return designations increased From 8 to 10.
  • Kickoff changes:
  • Kickoffs to now be placed at the 35-yard line.
  • Rules continue to evolve to reduce high-speed collisions but maintain competition.

🏀 NBA & Draft Positioning28:21 – 29:13
  • Chris thanks the Nets and Pelicans for helping the Sixers' draft position.
  • Sixers sit 5th in the lottery standings.

🏀 Women’s Final Four Preview (with Bovada odds)29:28 – 35:55
  1. Texas vs. South Carolina – SC favored by 5 (29:28)
  • South Carolina’s late-game heroics vs. Texas’ domination of TCU.
  1. UCLA vs. UConn – UCLA +8.5 (34:02)
  • UConn’s talent vs. UCLA’s top seed and Lauren Betts’ dominance.
  • Paige Bueckers’ standout performance and return from injuries.

🏀 Men’s Final Four Preview (with Bovada odds)39:08 – 44:07
  1. Florida vs. Auburn – Auburn +3 (39:08)
  • Conference rivals; Florida won their previous meeting.
  • Walter Clayton praised as a rising star.
  1. Duke vs. Houston – Duke -5 (41:51)
  • Duke’s size, depth, and Cooper Flagg's leadership.
  • Houston’s health and experience under Tubby Smith could be factors.

🏀 NBA Draft Talk: Sixers & Prospect Watch44:07 – 45:51
  • Chris praises Kon Knueppel, a Duke player, as a possible fit for the Sixers at #5 or #6.
  • Concerns about his size (6'5") and position fit but applauds his skillset.

🏀 Villanova Coaching Change & Transfer Portal46:47 – 51:13
  • Chris and Greg discuss Kevin Willard’s hiring by Villanova.
  • They debate media expectations, coaches lying during tournament runs, and NIL realities.
  • Willard may be targeting key transfers like Gillespie, Rice, and Bosnian prospect Harun Zrno.


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