It’s our Final Four recap edition of the only digital radio show devoted exclusively to Underdogs in College Hoops. The Virginia Cavaliers capped an amazing one year turnaround from losing to 16 seed UMBC in 2018 to winning the National Title this year in Minnesota.

Host T.J. Rives was there and has stories about the atmosphere and just how UVA did it. Co-host, Kevin Rogers, Sr. Handicapper of Vegas Insider, has his thoughts on the weekend games, including the valiant Texas Tech Red Raiders, too. Kevin, by the way finished a PERFECT 7 for 7 on his NCAA Tourney doggies with Texas Tech’s outright upset last Saturday of Michigan State.

Then, Hall of Fame hoops writer Mike DeCourcy of SportingNews.com gives his perspectives from sitting courtside in Minneapolis himself. He has a great story about the 3 crucial free throws that Virginia’s Kyle Guy made with just one second left to stun Auburn.

It was a remarkable tourney that saw one dramatic finish after another at the end, and the guys are ready to discuss it on  3 Dog Thursday!

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It’s a Final Four edition of the only digital radio show devoted exclusively to Underdogs in College Hoops! Host T.J. Rives and Kevin Rogers, Sr. Handicapper of VegasInsider.com, are ready to break it down and talk all about it.

Kevin is PERFECT 6 for 6 in picking NCAA Tourney U’dogs the last two weekends! Which way will he go for this weekend in Minnesota? First, the guys recap the wild four games of the Elite Eight the weekend before that saw Texas Tech, Virginia, Auburn and Michigan State come through. Kevin also has thoughts on the UCLA coaching search and the other names in the coaching carousel.

Then, T.J. and Kevin analyze and predict Auburn vs. Virginia. Which one takes the Tigers? Next, John Culver, CEO of Fanvest Wagering Exchange is on the show to talk about his UVA Cavs making it to Minneapolis and to give an update on Fanvest’s top contenders in their March Madness Portfolio Challenge, where the winner this weekend will take home $5,000.

Finally, Kevin is back with T.J. to talk Texas Tech and Michigan State in the second semi-final. Who takes the Red Raiders to pull the shocker? It’s the culmination of the best events in sports. It’s the Final Four and it’s 3 Dog Thursday!

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On a jammed packed Sweet 16 edition of the only digital radio show devoted exclusively to Underdogs, host T.J. Rives and Kevin Rogers, Sr. Handicapper from VegasInsider.com, are ready to follow up there hot streak!

Kevin went 3 for 3 on the show last week and coupled with T.J. hitting 2 of his 3 1st round doggies, the boys finished 5 for 6 on first round Underdog picks! Now, it’s the next steps toward the Final Four. Who likes Texas Tech and who takes FSU as Thursday night dogs in California?

Then, the guys are joined by CBS Sports Network CBB insider, Gary Parrish. Gary gives his thoughts on the Thursday and the Friday games. What team that’s not a #1 or #2 seed does he think might make it through to the Final Four? And Gary talks about the coaching carousel with all kinds of vacancies coming open!

Next, two special guests from the Radio Influence family are on talking March Madness. Jason Floyd of “The MMA Report” talks a little Conor McGregor turmoil and of course, about his FSU Seminoles playing Gonzaga Thursday. Then, Chris Landry of “Landry Football Podcast” is on to talk a little NFL instant replay changes and then, about LSU battling Michigan State Friday night without coach Will Wade.

Finally, Kevin is back to take 2 more Friday night pooches and T.J. has one more, as well. The College Hoops is about to get more dramatic and crazy and we have all the insight and analysis on 3 Dog Thursday!

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On the only digital radio show devoted exclusively to Underdogs in College Hoops, T.J. Rives and Kevin Rogers, Sr. Handicapper from VegasInsider.com, are back and ready for the Mayhem of March to begin with the NCAA Tournament.

The guys each got a “Darkhorse” winner from last weekend’s conference tournaments and they discuss what that team might or might not do this week. They also talk about the little guys from the small conferences being in the Big Dance. Next, T.J. and Kevin give a Thursday upset underdog each from the first day of action. Who goes against defending champ Villanova? Who has New Mexico State as a pooch?

Then, a special guest, John Culver, joins the show to talk about Fanvest March Madness Portfolio game and how it works? And, why you want to play for free for a $5,000 grand prize before the games begin Thursday. Next, Grant Boone, the voice of the Abiliene Christian (TX) basketball is on the show to talk about their tremendous win for an automatic bid into the tourney last Saturday and now playing Godzilla Kentucky Thursday night.

Finally, Kevin is back for more Friday doggies/upset specials with T.J. Who takes the Buckeyes? Who likes Oregon, and who goes deep with the UC-Irvine Anteaters? Hear the insight, the analysis, the special guests, and of course, the March Madness Underdogs. It’s 3 Dog Thursday!

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It’s a special Championship Week edition of the only digital radio show devoted exclusively to Underdogs in College Hoops. Host T.J. Rives is joined by Kevin Rogers, Sr. Handicapper of Vegasinsider.com, and the guys are ready to take some Conference Tourney “dark horses.”

They will be predicting a team seeded #3 or lower to make the championship game, if not win the tournament this weekend. Who likes Iowa State in the Big XII? Who takes Michigan at the Big Ten? And who has UCF at the American tourney?

Then, legendary coach Tom Penders, who took 4 schools to the NCAA Big Dance and won 640 games is on the show. Penders talks Gonzaga upset loss and whether it cost them a #1 seed? Plus, who he likes to get the 1 seeds from the Committee. And, he tells the story of his 2010 Houston team winning 4 games in 4 days to go to the NCAA Tourney.

Next, a replay of the brief interview of Northern Kentucky coach John Brannen from Tuesday night as his team won the Horizon League and will be in the Tourney somewhere against someone on Sunday night. Finally, Kevin is back on the show with more tourney Underdog predictions.

There will be over 150 games played Thursday through Sunday and we’re ready on 3 Dog Thursday!

This week’s episode of 3 Dog Thursday is presented by MyBookie. The first weekend of the NCAA Tournament is greatest betting event of the year. Whether you like filling out a bracket, picking a national champion, predicting first-round upsets, or all of the above, MyBookie is the perfect home for your March Madness fun. Bet with the best, then kick back and enjoy March Madness while you watch your picks cash! Deposit with MyBookie today with promo code 3DOG for a 50% sign-up bonus. That’s promo code 3DOG. With MyBookie, you play, you win, you get paid!

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On the first March edition of the only digital radio show devoted exclusively to College Hoop Underdogs, it’s Host T.J. Rives and Kevin Rogers, Sr. Handicapper of Vegasinsider.com raring to go.

The guys hit with two of their Thursday night selections last week and are back for more. First, they talk Kansas being denied a Big XII title for the first time in 15 years and how did Duke almost blow their midweek game to Wake Forest?

Plus, how will Duke do at Carolina Saturday night and will Zion Williamson play? Then come the U’dog picks. Both guys like separate American Conference Dogs, but who goes with a PAC 12 pooch? And, who takes the Indiana Hoosiers in a road showdown, too?

Next, it’s time to talk #FTAwarenessMonth and Matt Zemek from CBBToday.com comes on to talk foul shooting and who’s been doing it well and also, who else, not so much? Finally, Kevin is back as the guys look ahead to the final regular season weekend of hoops in the Power conferences, where the likes of Tennessee, Kentucky, Virginia, North Carolina, Texas Tech, Kansas State, Michigan, Michigan State and on and on, will go for the regular season titles in their leagues. T

he mayhem of March tournaments are almost here! It’s 3 Dog Thursday!

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On the final February edition of the only digital radio show devoted to Underdogs in College Hoops, host T.J. Rives and Kevin Rogers, Sr. Handicapper of Vegasinsider.com, are back!

The Boys are ready to talk about Duke’s recent struggles without the injured Zion Williamson. Plus, who’s got the toughest conference in college hoops headed to March? Then, the guys get some Thursday U’dogs! Who has a C-USA doggie and who likes a Horizon League home pooch? And the guys also both like a Pac-12 doggie, too.

Then, Jerry Palm, CBS Sports bracket guru jumps on the show to talk his top seeds, his last four teams in the field with still two weeks to go, and gives other insight into the selection committee and their criteria. Finally, Kevin is back on the show and he and T.J. are talking some Saturday dogs, too. What will happen with Indiana hosting Michigan State? Can Tennessee avenge their loss to Kentucky? And what will happen out West with Utah State and Nevada?

Lots and lots of college hoops are in the forefront! It’s 3 Dog Thursday!

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We’re back with another edition of the only digital radio show devoted exclusively to Underdogs in college hoops. Host T.J. Rives and Kevin Rogers, Sr. Handicapper of Vegas Insiders, are ready to breakdown the wild upset by North Carolina over Duke Wednesday night and what about the injury status of Zion Williamson? How long is he out? And the guys debate the merits of whether he should play anymore this season vs. be ready for the NBA?

Then, the boys each make an Underdog selection for Thursday night. T.J. in particular has been hot with a 4-1 record the last four weeks against the number with his Thursday night U’dog picks. Next, Matt Zemek of CBBToday.com is on the show talking the difficulty of conference play on teams down the stretch of the season.

Then, he and T.J. talk #FTAwarenessMonth and how missing big foul shots late in games will be deadly come March. Finally, Kevin and T.J. are back with more Thursday night doggies. Who goes Pac 12 and likes a Big West pooch? It’s all part of the insight and analysis on 3 Dog Thursday.

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February keeps cranking in college hoops and the only digital radio show devoted exclusively to Underdogs is back. Host T.J. Rives and Kevin Rogers, Sr. Handicapper of Vegasinsider.com, are back!

The boys talk first about the controversial end to the Tuesday Kentucky vs. LSU game where the Tigers tip-in at the buzzer counted for the victory. Why doesn’t instant replay cover goaltending in college hoops?!

Next, they discuss the miraculous Duke comeback from 23 points down in the second half against Louisville.No one can kill the Blue Devils! Then, the guys get to some Thursday night doggies. Who goes to a C-USA game and who likes a Sun Belt Conference home pooch?

Next, Fox TV College Basketball host, Rob Stone, is on the show talking Big East, Big Ten and all the great games to come on Fox Sports. This includes what it’s like to work one of the most historic tournaments in college hoops when the Big East invades Madison Square Garden every March.

Finally, Kevin returns for more Underdogs including his Pac 12 hound for Thursday and then find out which West Coast dog T.J. goes with for a late night battle on the West Coast with his next Underdog. Get all the fun, opinions and Underdog selections on 3 Dog Thursday!

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On a brand new edition of the only Digital radio show devoted exclusively to Underdogs, host T.J. Rives and Kevin Rogers, Sr. Handicapper of VegasInsider.com are back!

First, the guys put the NFL season to bed with discussion on Super Bowl 53. Was it really a boring game or dramatically low scoring? Is America over the Patriots playing in the game all the time? Why didn’t Todd Gurley play more?

Then, we turn to our new love for the rest of the season, college hoops! T.J. is joined by Memphis play by play man Dave Woloshin to talk Tigers and Penny Hardaway. It was a rough Saturday in Tampa, as they fell behind 27-1 to USF! Now they play rival Cincinnati Thursday night. Next, longtime New York college hoops writer Adam Zagoria is on the show to talk Duke, Zion Williamson and Adam’s first trip to Cameron Indoor Stadium for one of the great experiences in sports.

Finally, Kevin rejoins the show for some more college hoops talk and doggies. The boys are 4-0 the last two weeks picking Thursday night U’dogs. Who takes a Horizon League team? And who goes woof, woof, in the Big Ten? Plus, a large Saturday on the hardwood with Wisconsin vs. Michigan and Duke vs. Virginia is discussed, too! Check it all out on 3 Dog Thursday!

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