The Wake Up Call welcomes David Teel from the Daily Press joins the show to discuss the pressure on the Virginia Cavaliers, how Ty Outlaw’s potential absence could affect the Hokies against Duke, and if he thinks either team will make it to the Final Four.

Former Major League Pitcher and current Atlanta Braves analyst Paul Byrd joins the show to discuss the upcoming Braves’ season including what he expects from the pitching staff, the year ahead for Ronald Acuna, and how much pressure Dansby Swanson has to perform.

Dari Nowkhah of the SEC Network joins the show to discuss the SEC teams still in the tournament including Auburn and their chances against UNC, what Kentucky is capable of if PJ Washington returns, and what SEC team he has the most faith in to continue a run.

Editor-in-Chief of FanSided.com, Jason Cole joins the show to discuss how the NFL coaches were able to convince the Owners to change the replay rule regarding pass interference,reactions to the scandal including Michael Avenatti and Nike, why the NCAA preaching ethics is the extremely hypocritical, and much more!

V Man discusses Kliff Kingsbury’s new policy on cell phone usage & discusses the management of millennial employees with Liberty Bill!

NFL National Lead Writer at Bleacher Report and Co-Author of Football Outsiders Almanac, Mike Tanier joins the show to discuss the NFL’s decision to allow replay of possible pass interference plays to be reviewed for penalties, thoughts on Rob Gronkowski and Jordy Nelson retiring, what the Arizona Cardinals should do with Josh Rosen, the Panthers addition of Bruce Irvin, if the Packers waited too long to be aggressive in free agency to get the best out of Aaron Rodgers prime, and more!

Today’s victims of the yellow courtesy phone include Hornets “fans” who are upset with the Hornets making a playoff push instead of tanking for a better draft pick, a fan of the show who accuses the V man of taking it too easy on Eli Manning because of his affection for the Giants, and a few more!

Hornets writer for the Charlotte Observer, Rick Bonnell joins the show to discuss the Hornets overtime win over the Spurs last night, what is different about the way the team is playing right now compared to the Hornets of the past, if a strong end to the season will impact the Hornets decision about Kemba Walker in the off-season, whether or not the NBA should adopt the NFL’s idea of having free agency before the draft, which Sweet Sixteen game Rick is looking forward to most, and more!

Rick Bonnell of The Charlotte Observer joins the show to discuss the Hornets’ impressive weekend including where Jeremy Lamb’s 50 foot shot ranks in all-time Charlotte Hornets moments, if he’s gained any confidence in their playoff chances, and the improvement off the young players.

Tadd Haislop of The Sporting News joins us to discuss the new rules in the NFL regarding pass interference, whether the rule change serves as a catalyst to make NFL officials full-time employees, and plenty more on the trending topics in the NFL.