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This week on The Matt Cave:

• ⚽ Rant Alert: Real Salt Lake is now owned by the Miller family, and Matt has thoughts. Spoiler: it’s not good. From price hikes to budget ball 2.0, this is the sequel nobody asked for—and fans should be furious.
• 🏒 Utah Hockey Club Offseason Wishlist: Who should Utah target in free agency and trades? Matt breaks down the big names and bold moves needed to take the leap next season.
• 🏀 Utah Jazz Rebuild Watch: Could Devin Booker be a target if the Jazz land a top-two pick? Matt dreams up a bold future with Cooper Flagg, Markkanen, and an actual plan.
• 🏈🏀 Transfer Mania: Both BYU and Utah are getting hit and helped by the portal. Who's out, who's in, and who needs to step up?

If you care about Utah sports and you’re not afraid of a little fire with your facts—this one’s for you.

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The seasons are winding down, but the drama is just heating up. 

This week in The Matt Cave, Matt breaks down the Utah Jazz's 60-loss season and their odds of landing Cooper Flagg. 

He dives into the Utah Hockey Club’s narrow playoff miss and why they’re still one of the most exciting teams in the league. 

Real Salt Lake adds more heartbreak with a last-minute loss in Nashville.

But there’s hope down south — BYU is on fire with the best football and basketball recruiting classes in program history. 

Plus, Matt unleashes on Nintendo's elitist pricing strategy for the Switch 2 and how it's alienating the gamers who made them.

If you love Utah sports and keeping it real, this episode’s for you.

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In this week’s episode of The Matt Cave Podcast, Matt dives into a wild week across Utah sports and the gaming world. 

Real Salt Lake grabs a win over a shorthanded LA Galaxy, but how long can they hold onto Diego Luna? 

The Utah Jazz are sprinting toward the draft lottery finish line—but will the NBA let them win the Cooper Flagg sweepstakes? 

The Utah Hockey Club might be on life support, but there’s still a flicker of playoff hope—and Matt is ALL in on hockey.

Then, in the gaming corner, Assassin’s Creed Shadows gets a 30-hour review, and Matt absolutely goes off on Nintendo’s baffling pricing strategy for the Switch 2. $500 for a console and $90 for physical games? Are they serious?

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It’s been a rough week for Utah sports fans. 

In this episode of The Matt Cave, Matt breaks down the Utes' odd appearance in the College Basketball Crown—a new and bizarre postseason tournament. 

BYU crashes out of the NCAA tournament while its players face major decisions.

Meanwhile, the Utah Jazz are leaning into late-season losses, and the Utah Hockey Club is slipping at the worst time. 

Oh—and Real Salt Lake? Ownership drama, no attack, and a whole lot of frustration. 

Buckle in, spelunkers—we've got a lot to unpack. 

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It’s madness in March, and BYU is back in the Sweet Sixteen for the first time since Jimmer-mania! 🏀 The Cougars lit it up and punched their ticket to the second weekend, bringing back memories of 2011 and sparking hopes of another deep tourney run.

Meanwhile, the Utah Hockey Club puts on an absolute show with a performance that has fans buzzing, and RSL gets done dirty with one of the most questionable red cards we’ve seen in a while. ⚽

Matt’s breaking it all down with passion, takes, and just the right amount of pettiness.

🟦 BYU’s return to the Sweet 16
 🏒 UHC’s statement win
 🟥  RSL's red card robbery

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March Madness is here, and the brackets are wild! 

BYU lands a No. 6 seed—can they make a deep run? 

Utah State gets a favorable matchup, but how far can the Aggies go? 

Matt breaks it all down, including his best (and worst) bracket picks.

Plus, the Utah Jazz are tanking perfectly (even the NBA noticed), and the Utah Hockey Club is in a heated playoff race. 

Oh, and RSL actually won in Houston?! 

All of this and more in this jam-packed episode of The Matt Cave!

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Sometimes, losing is the best path forward. Matt breaks down why the Utah Jazz’s recent struggles could actually be a good thing as they position themselves for better lottery odds.

🏀 College Hoops: BYU and Utah are in the thick of March Madness talk—who’s trending up, and who needs a miracle?
⚽ Real Salt Lake: A tough start—what needs to change?
🏒 Utah Hockey Club: The momentum is real, and the fan base is growing fast!

All that and more on The Matt Cave Podcast—your go-to for real talk on Utah sports! 🎙️

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Will the Utah Hockey Club make some moves—or will they ride it out with the young core? 

Meanwhile, the Jazz are winning… which is actually a bad thing. With the NBA Draft looming, are these wins hurting their future?

Plus, Matt got his hands on Monster Hunter Wilds! First impressions—does it live up to the hype, or is it just another hunt?

Join Matt in The Matt Cave Podcast for another deep dive into Utah sports and gaming!

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In this episode of The Matt Cave, Matt dives into the latest Utah sports drama. 

He starts with a detailed breakdown of Real Salt Lake’s dismal season opener—highlighting their possession versus finishing woes. 

Matt then rants about the Utah Jazz, who are winning games they should be losing in order to tank for a better draft pick, and shifts to the Utah Hockey Club, criticizing their defensive lapses despite offensive sparks. 

Finally, he covers college basketball, comparing the recent successes and challenges of both the University of Utah and BYU as they eye NCAA Tournament spots.

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 This week on The Matt Cave Podcast, Matt dives into All-Star Weekend and who gets it wrong, who gets it right and if Gary Bettman actually got something right!

Then, he shifts gears to Real Salt Lake as they kick off their 2025 MLS season. What are the biggest storylines heading into the season, and what can we expect from RSL this year?

Finally, Matt takes a detour into the world of gaming, breaking down what’s missing from World of Warcraft and what Blizzard needs to do to bring back the magic of its golden years.

Tune in for all this and more on your go-to podcast for Utah sports and beyond! 

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