No Holds Barred

No Holds Barred - Episode 33


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"I didn't take a whole lot of crap from anybody."

In this edition of No Holds Barred, Rich Roth sits down with Karl Hess—a man who spent decades at the center of college basketball’s biggest stages. Hess held Liberty University’s all-time scoring record for 40 years before transitioning into a storied, and often controversial, career as an ACC official.

In this episode, Karl discusses:

  • The Legendary Coaches: Behind-the-scenes stories of dealing with Mike Krzyzewski, Dean Smith, Rick Pitino, and Bobby Knight.


  • The NC State Incident: For the first time, Karl gives his side of the 2012 ejection of Wolfpack legends Corciani and Gugliotta.


  • The Pressure of the Final Four: What it’s really like officiating on the game's biggest stage and the "feel" required for last-second calls.


  • The Transition: Why he left the court to become a psychologist and how he views the game today.

Whether you loved him or loved to hate him, you won't want to miss Karl’s candid takes on the "politics" of officiating and the legendary figures of the ACC.


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