Le Batard & Friends - Stupodity

Win totals for the NFL are out and the crew tries to guess some of the lines and which ones they would bet.  Plus, blind rankings of current college football coaches puts Taylor in a bind.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Danny Parkins joins Stugotz to share his thoughts on UNC moving on from Hubert Davis and how the landscape of college basketball has shifted. Could it be Billy Donovan's job to lose? Parkins believes Cinderella teams are dead in March Madness with the past two tournaments as his proof. Are people overlooking this Duke team compared to the other 1 seeds? Finally, Mikey A prepares a Keep 3, Cut 5 of Syracuse Alumni in sports media. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The world finally caught up to what Taylor has been saying for 3 days, and Hubert Davis is out as the head coach at North Carolina.  Stugotz immediately flew to Chapel Hill to put boots on the ground.  Greg Barnes of InsideCarolina joins the show to give the latest details about who UNC could target.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike Golic joins the crew today, and Stugotz gets his thoughts on adult softball leagues. Golic shares the time he played in a celebrity softball game at Yankee Stadium and talks about other perks from hosting Mike & Mike, including a trip to the White House. We then dive into football headlines with Golic, including Cam Skattebo saying CTE is fake and a possible Aaron Rodgers/Mike McCarthy reunion in Pittsburgh. Finally, we close it out with a game of Keep 3, Cut 5 with the topic of baseball movies.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Izzy and Taylor had their first softball game last night. After much pomp and circumstance, the game did not go as either had planned. Plus, Stugotz loves what Wemby said about his MVP hopes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this edition of The Best of Stugotz and Company LIVE!: Stu and the fellas recap the weekend in their own way in this week's installment of "We Can Observations". Stu and the crew partake in a game of "Mount Rushmore Monday". Stu and the guys talk about defending national champion Florida losing to Iowa in the round of 32 and head coach Todd Golden's role in the loss. #Stugotz #FSRSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Izzy is irate at the entire state of Iowa after watching both his beloved Florida Gators and Kentucky lose in the NCAA tournament.  Taylor has winners and losers from the tournament. Do we have the best final four in the East Region?  Plus, what is Joe Burrow doing playing flag football? And, Tom Brady can still sling it. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this edition of The Best of the Week of Stugotz and Company LIVE!: Stu and the fellas partake in We Can Observations. Stu and Izzy welcome Hall of Famer Tracy McGrady onto the show to get his thoughts on the top headlines in the NBA right now. Stu and the fellas play a game of "Is It Me Or Just?".  #Stugotz #FSR See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Robert Parish joins Stugotz and Izzy today to talk about his new memoir, The Chief: The Story of the Boston Celtics' Most Enigmatic Icon. Parish reflects on his personal growth and how it led to him wanting to open up to fans about his life. We also get his thoughts on LeBron James tying his record for the most games played in NBA history, as well as today’s NBA and load management. He shares stories from his time in the Boston Celtics locker room. And finally, who would he take with a shot for his life — Steph Curry or Larry Bird?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Behind a 19-point comeback, VCU upset North Carolina in the first round of the NCAA Tournament, and speaking of upset...Taylor. Can Hubert Davis recover from this loss as head coach? Stugotz has a few coaches he thinks are sniffing around Chapel Hill, waiting for an opening. Then, VCU head coach Phil Martelli Jr. joins the crew to talk about the game and preparing his team for the moment. Martelli Jr. grew up listening to sports radio in Philadelphia, so we also get his take on the Phillies and Eagles.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After Nebraska gets its first NCAA tournament win over Troy, head coach Fred Hoiberg joins the guys to discuss what it means for him, the team and the school.  ESPN's Bill Barnwell gives his take on the remaining free agents in the NFL and what teams have done the best (and worst) so far this off season.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this edition of The Best of Stugotz and Company LIVE!: Stu and the fellas discuss the early results of the NCAA Tournament as they welcome in the month of March. Stugotz and company play a round of "Think About It Thursday". Stu and the guys welcome Nebraska head coach Fred Hoiberg onto the show to talk about his Cornhuskers' opening round win over Troy.   #Stugotz   #FSRSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Adnan Virk joins Stugotz, and Adnan gives up his recap of the Oscars as well as his biggest takeaways from the World Baseball Classic. In honor of March Madness, we've compiled a Sweet 16 Bracket of Best Movies for Adnan to declare a champion as he plays out each round. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris Simms has a large gap between Fernando Mendoza and the next highest quarterback in the NFL Draft.  He was surprised with how good Mendoza is when he looked at the tape.  Carson Wentz might smell blood in the water with his return to the Minnesota Vikings.  How important is good coaching for a QB?  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this edition of The Best of Stugotz and Company LIVE!: Stu and the guys talk softball as Izzy has been compelled to participate on Taylor's team. Stu and Izzy welcome Hall of Famer Tracy McGrady onto the show to get his thoughts on the top headlines in the NBA right now. Stu and the fellas play a game of "Is It Me Or Just?". #Stugotz  #FSR  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sal can't get himself into the NCAA tournament the way other can.  We play some Mike Francesa sound that make Sal defend his former boss.  Plus, Sal spent a wonderful evening with Terry Collins.  Oh, and Jerry Seinfeld.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike Golic joins the guys to explain why he fills out so many different brackets when March Maddness rolls around.  Taylor has a problem nailing down his allegiance when it comes to the World Baseball Classic.  Maxx Crosby speaks out about what happened with the Ravens and we play a game of "More Mikely".  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this edition of The Best of Stugotz and Company LIVE!: Stu and the guys discuss the WBC as Taylor had an in-person experience at the semi-final game Monday night. Former National League MVP and World Series champ Ryan Howard joins the fellas to talk about the WBC and his new show "The 6-1-1 Podcast" with Jimmy Rollins. Hofstra's head basketball coach Speedy Claxton joins the show to talk about his team's chances in the upcoming NCAA Tournament. #Stugotz #FSR  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mark Schlereth joins the guys to discuss the trade that sends Jaylen Waddle to the Denver Broncos in exchange for first round pick heading back to the Miami Dolphins.  Mark tells us about how hard (or easy) it is to pass a physical and what repercussions can come for the Ravens after playing the system on Maxx Crosby.  Plus, what is the "Oh, Really" game?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

MLB insider and writer for ESPN, Jeff Passan joins the show to talk about the ridiculous number of days he has stayed in a hotel in his life.  What makes the World Baseball Classic so interesting?  Jeff defends Tarik Skubal from those saying he is letting down Team USA and has to answer to Taylor for something he wrote. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.