The 2 Ramblers Podcast: For Loyola Ramblers Basketball Fans

The 2 Ramblers are dancing because Matt "The Hammer" Hawes, Loyola forward from 92-96, joins the podcast today. Matt discusses on the recent success of the Ramblers, shares stories from the 90's, and thoughts about this run. We break down the Ohio State match up and study our bracket chances. We also give away to the Matt Hawes' "Golden Hammer" for heart and hustle this season. #90sCallback

The road dawgs showed up big in Arch Madness. The "fourth seed"dominates. We get revenge on Bradley (66-50.) We destroy the imposter Valley Champs, NIU (66-43.) AND IN OUR VALLEY FINALE... we take care of Drizzy Drake on Sunday (64-58.) On this episode we add a 3rd Rambler, our brother-in-law, Uncle Jeffy. We give out of awards and break down the weekend. And the best news for all Rambler fans. MORE BASKETBALL. Follow the 2 Ramblers for continued coverage in March Madness. Go Ramblers!

Story of the game...Valley Refs send NIU to the line for 42 free throw attempts. We turn over the ball. We miss the last shot in regulation for win. Some positive things to talk about including Ryan Schweiger's perfect game and the Lucas career-high. We also look forward to a Bradley rubber game on Friday at the Arch. 

The ESPN PBP guy summed up our second ISU win best; "Not an oil painting from Loyola tonight..." The road dawgs delivered a 59-50 win despite 17 turnovers. Great play from Super Seniors Tate Hall and Aher Uguak. Plus Tom Welch gets a JBs take out and delivery on the same play. 

The 2 Ramblers look hard in the mirror after the home loss to Drake Bulldogs (83-76.) Drizzy led wire-to-wire despite Lucas Williamson's game that tied a career high. Gym rat and walk-on, Garret Sturtz, combined with Daddy's Boy, Tucker DeVries, for 39 pts, 10 rebounds, 6 assists and 7 steals. The game also had 51 called fouls thanks to some terrible Valley Refs. Ouch! Well we talk about it anyway and go to Rambler Twitter for an instant game reaction. Also Dobber nicknames himself the "The Mayor of Ramblertown."  

We're back breaking down another road dawg victory. We got out of Valpo with a 2-pt win (71-69) thanks to the hard work and hustle of Chris Knight. Five Ramblers in double figures plus tough defense made this a great team win. In this episode, we dig into the stats, give out some awards, and ID Coach Drew's shoes. Also you won't want to miss Dobber's parody song (I Really Hate The Valley) inspired by Bradley Twitter. Go Ramblers! 

A SUPERSIZED 2 Ramblers Podcast... We welcome a new sponsor this week. Breakdown the 7 pt. road loss to Bradley (68-61.) Dig into the what we loved about the Loyola Project. Get heated up talking about the UNI win at home (85-58.) We give out some awards for a game with too many great plays. We settle once and for all any debate about leaving the MVC. And we talk about the hotness of Drew's Shoes on Sunday.

Ramblers topple the Missouri State Bears 71-62 and sit atop the Valley. This game had everything, great D, Hutty dimes, sweet threes, and a finish that put Will Alcock on the floor. "Uncle Jeffy" weighs in with his Matt Hawes' Hammer player of the game. Dobber dishes out the JB Alberto's giant play of the game. We forgot to mention Coach Drew and staff were wearing the Air Jordan 1 'Bordeaux' edition. We'll do better next time.

We needed this one. The Ramblers hit the Illinois St. Redbirds like a cannonball (78-64.) Shout out to Bishop SJ and all Jesuits who came out for the Jesuit Jam. You guys rock! Lucas found his groove and Schwieger got off the milk box. In other news: the coaching staff busted out Cool Grey 11s and Dobber made an appearance on the Jumbotron.