John Amaechi

It'd be an amazing story. I think it's his best chance to get that elusive title.

Well, I think that it's an interesting tournament because it's coming during a week when a lot of people are still starving for basketball and are also starving to, you know, to get in on the action, if you will, watch these games and check out. Exactly, exactly. So I think in that respect, it's got some upside there.

Well, I think that it's an interesting tournament because it's coming during a week when a lot of people are still starving for basketball and are also starving to, you know, to get in on the action, if you will, watch these games and check out. Exactly, exactly. So I think in that respect, it's got some upside there.

You know, you get a game like Villanova UFC is a quarterfinal game in this tournament. Just going to be real with you guys. That's better than any game that we've had in the NIT from the brand perspective. So I think for them, between the games, between some of the star players, they're giving out NIL money. I think that NIL is only going to rise up, which is everything in college hoops.

You know, you get a game like Villanova UFC is a quarterfinal game in this tournament. Just going to be real with you guys. That's better than any game that we've had in the NIT from the brand perspective. So I think for them, between the games, between some of the star players, they're giving out NIL money. I think that NIL is only going to rise up, which is everything in college hoops.

I think it's going to have staying power, and it's in Vegas.

I think it's going to have staying power, and it's in Vegas.

Yeah, that's crazy. That's crazy talking to me. It's SEC, ACC, and Big Ten coaches expressing and Big 12 coaches expressing this heavy concern because Big East programs are going to be able to dedicate more money from rev sharing. Okay, I'm sorry. SEC coaches have never made under-the-table deals. Yeah. Never pay cash? Come on now.

Yeah, that's crazy. That's crazy talking to me. It's SEC, ACC, and Big Ten coaches expressing and Big 12 coaches expressing this heavy concern because Big East programs are going to be able to dedicate more money from rev sharing. Okay, I'm sorry. SEC coaches have never made under-the-table deals. Yeah. Never pay cash? Come on now.

The Big East is set for success. The Big East has always had a spot on the table. But whether they have, come on, three, four final, that's not going to happen to that degree. The conference is in a good place because it values basketball. And in college basketball, it's going to continue. They've got big personalities, big-time coaches with Patino, with Hurley, and so on.

The Big East is set for success. The Big East has always had a spot on the table. But whether they have, come on, three, four final, that's not going to happen to that degree. The conference is in a good place because it values basketball. And in college basketball, it's going to continue. They've got big personalities, big-time coaches with Patino, with Hurley, and so on.

That's what keeps the league going on top of its prioritizing of hoops. The SEC, the Big Ten, these other leagues, the concept, the idea, the thing put in the press that they're not going to have dollars, get the hell out of here. Let's go.

That's what keeps the league going on top of its prioritizing of hoops. The SEC, the Big Ten, these other leagues, the concept, the idea, the thing put in the press that they're not going to have dollars, get the hell out of here. Let's go.

Yeah, we'll start yesterday, Roy. First of all, thanks for having me on the hockey show. I like your cute little cartoon caricatures with their hockey helmets. It's lovely. Thanks. Thank you. Love it. Love it. But yeah, Cornell yesterday with that big, shocking win. I thought Michigan State was the most dependable team to get to the Frozen Four. Play a pretty simple style. Really good goaltender.

Yeah, we'll start yesterday, Roy. First of all, thanks for having me on the hockey show. I like your cute little cartoon caricatures with their hockey helmets. It's lovely. Thanks. Thank you. Love it. Love it. But yeah, Cornell yesterday with that big, shocking win. I thought Michigan State was the most dependable team to get to the Frozen Four. Play a pretty simple style. Really good goaltender.

Well coached. But, you know, Cornell was going at the right time. They have a little inspiration. Their coach announced his retirement before the season, Mike Schaefer. So every game could be his last. So sometimes that can carry a team emotionally. A little extra effort. Every inch of the ice is protected. And they got the job done. Western Michigan had a really good year this year, 30 wins.

Well coached. But, you know, Cornell was going at the right time. They have a little inspiration. Their coach announced his retirement before the season, Mike Schaefer. So every game could be his last. So sometimes that can carry a team emotionally. A little extra effort. Every inch of the ice is protected. And they got the job done. Western Michigan had a really good year this year, 30 wins.

I think Pat Firstweiler, their head coach, could be an NHL candidate for a few teams if they're looking for a fresh start and a good coach who's obviously can inspire people. He took over for Andy Murray. You remember that name for a long time, NHL head coach for the Kings. He went to Western Michigan. Pat took over for him. He's done a great job there. They squeaked by Minnesota State.

I think Pat Firstweiler, their head coach, could be an NHL candidate for a few teams if they're looking for a fresh start and a good coach who's obviously can inspire people. He took over for Andy Murray. You remember that name for a long time, NHL head coach for the Kings. He went to Western Michigan. Pat took over for him. He's done a great job there. They squeaked by Minnesota State.

So you have a really exciting day. And BU with an 8-3 win over Ohio State. Sometimes those hockey games go sideways. So that can happen, especially in the tournament when everyone's wired tightly and then things don't go your way and it just kind of collapses. And so that can happen. Today, looking forward to it. Beautiful day here in New Hampshire.