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Conference tournaments are here and multiple programs have already punched their ticket to the Big Dance. This week's episode of Holy Slate starts off with a recap of those auto bids, and previews the upcoming Power Six conference tournaments. Will the traditional 'blue bloods' see a resurgence in March? How deep is the bubble in Chicago? Make sure to be prepared when entering the Garden.

Big 12 (16:20)
B10 (27:15)
ACC (42:25)
SEC (55:00)
PAC-12 (1:09:37)
Big East (1:15:50)
Others (1:26:50)

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March is officially here. Tune into Holy Slate all month long to stay in the loop on what's going on in the world of College Basketball. 

On today's episode, Mike breaks down what was an absolute thriller of a weekend that provided buzzer beaters and comebacks in typical March fashion. As the final weekend of the regular season approaches, which conference championships are still up for grabs? Mid-majors take center stage, while the bubble is getting smaller and smaller. 

Big 12 (7:24)
B10 (13:25)
ACC (18:18)
SEC (22:00)
PAC-12 (24:24)
Big East (25:52)
Mid Majors (28:22)

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As football season is clearly in the rearview, we first acknowledge the annual state of despair that comes along with a spring-time flip to the hardwood. With college basketball's one-of-a-kind postseason just around the corner, Mike and Chris provide some context behind how the NCAA measures and evaluates team performance and success as it relates to March Madness aspirations and overall seeding. This episode will be broken down by conference as we provide updates regarding storylines, conference races, sleepers and favorites. As we do on Holy Slate, we end the episode with a preview of this upcoming week's slate of games.

Big 12 (13:20)
B10 (26:20)
ACC (35:25)
SEC (44:10)
PAC-12 (52:10)
Big East (56:10)
Mid-Majors (1:02:40)

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Episode 30 of Holy Slate provides you with a recap of the previous week's College Basketball slate, along with a preview of the upcoming weekend's matchups. As we get into mid-February, not only do conference races heat up, but it is officially Bubble Watch season. Chris and Mike give you the week's biggest takeaways, along with teams you need to start keeping an eye on (37:30 - 1:04:30). Oh, and it is Super Bowl week (6:40 - 37:30). 

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Episode 29 begins with College Football and some National Signing Day thoughts (4:35 - 9:20). To continue on with CFB, the Senior Bowl is this weekend and it is officially helmet season (9:20 - 21:30). Both the ACC (21:30 - 36:05) & Big 12 (36:05 - 43:00) release their 2023 conference schedules. As we bridge both the CFB & CBB, Super Bowl week is upon us and before we get into the game on next week's episode, we share some quick thoughts (43:00 - 46:40). College Basketball continues to heat up as we enter February. As we normally do, Holy Slate provides a weekly recap of games (46:40 - 1:02:40) which also includes Biggest Winners (1:02:40 - 1:09:00) and Biggest Losers (1:09:00 - 1:14:22) from this past week's slate of games. And to conclude this episode, we break down this upcoming weekend's CBB slate (1:14:22 - 1:23:01).  

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On Episode 28, Mike and Chris kick off the show with a quick sneak peak into next week's National Signing Day. Of course, Holy Slate stays true to form and continues to orbit around Corvallis on a weekly basis. Chris stays hot with his Bengals takes as we breakdown both the NFL Conference Championship games. Can KC avoid yet another 4th Quarter free fall? Slowly, but surely, college basketball is making its way back to being the king of the sports world as March quickly approaches. However, Mike has a strong stance directed toward the CBB doubters. This weekend marks the halfway point for conference play as the Big 12/SEC challenge takes center stage. 

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College Football remains king and leads off Episode 27 of Holy Slate. The PAC-12 - Mike & Chris's favorite conference going into 2023 - releases their full schedule which will provide us with  a multitude of talking points throughout the spring. After an entertaining NFL Super Wild Card weekend, we turn the page to the Divisional Round which is littered with star power. The parody in college basketball invites even the most casual CBB viewer as the weekend slate's are absolutely loaded with intriguing matchups as we move into the back half of conference play.

NFL Divisional breakdowns:

Jaguars at Chiefs (9:35)
Giants at Eagles (19:05)
Bengals at Bills (27:50)
Cowboys at 49ers (35:40)

NCAA Basketball Winners (48:45)
NCAA Basketball Losers (54:05)
Upcoming Week's Slate (56:10)

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As the 2022 college football season officially ended Monday night, Chris & Mike jump right into the NFL Super Wild Card slate. Additionally, Holy Slate dives into the college basketball season and provides a recap of the current state of each major conference, including storylines, contenders and disappointments. 

NFL Super Wild Card breakdowns:

Seahawks at 49ers (8:10)
Chargers at Jaguars (16:00)
Dolphins at Bills (24:05)
Giants at Vikings (27:00)
Ravens at Bengals (34:00)
Cowboys at Buccaneers (40:40)

NCAA Basketball Conference breakdowns:

Big 12 (52:05)
ACC (59:30)
SEC (1:04:15)
B10 (1:08:40)
PAC-12 (1:12:40)
Big East (1:17:00)

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*Apologies for audio issues on this episode*

On the last episode of the college football season, Mike and Chris provide recaps on the second half of bowl games. From the Jayhawks’ comeback to the Sun Bowl’s aesthetics, bowl games do not miss. We brought in the New Year with two instant classics in both the CFP semifinal games. Can Monday night cap off what has been one of the best post season’s in recent memory? TCU continues to get disrespected, while Georgia shows vulnerabilities. We end the episode reviewing our preseason takes. Chris takes us through the mind of a maniac as we all have our own Nebraska. As we peak into the 2023 season, Mike ACC”s the PAC-12. 

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On Holy Slate's final episode of 2022, Michael & Chris provide in-depth breakdowns of the two CFP semifinal games as well as the four NY6 matchups. TCU - and their propensity of playing in tight games - aim to erase a dominant season for the Wolverines, while a G-League-type game waits to take center stage in Atlanta. The Tide and Trojans seem to be all in, until they're not. Cheez-It is slowly taking over market share of bowl season. And you will never guess who Chris compares to Tim Tebow. Happy Holidays!