Drake kicks things off with the move that stopped the NFL world: Kyler Murray to the Minnesota Vikings. > "Everyone is asking: 'What about J.J. McCarthy?' Who cares right now? J.J. hasn't proven he can lead a grocery line, let alone a huddle in the NFC North. This is a win-now move, period. Kyler Murray doesn't sign a one-year flyer to sit behind a sophomore. He’s here to play with Justin Jefferson and win a division that’s suddenly wide open. The Vikings are tired of 'waiting for the future.' Drake shifts gears to the hardwood. Despite a loss in the MAC Tournament, Drake argues that Miami (Ohio) belongs in the Big Dance. The Argument: The "Big Boys" get too much grace for "quality losses." The Mid-Major Struggle: Drake slams the committee for freezing out teams that dominated their regular season but stumbled once. The Eye Test: "They don't blow people out, they just win. In a sport dominated by NIL-fueled giants, we need the RedHawks in the bracket." Miami (Ohio): For letting the MAC title slip away and leaving their fate to a committee that hates them. MLB Network: For the cowardice of temporarily scrubbing the Mark DeRosa video. Stand by your content! The Big 12: That LED court is an eyesore. It looks like a TRON reboot gone wrong. Basketball is played on wood, not a giant iPad. The Tennessee Titans: A new logo and uniform combo that looks like a create-a-team from a 2004 video game. Dwight Howard’s Career: It was a wild ride, but the tank is officially empty. The 4-Year Power 4 Senior: The concept of staying at one school for four years is officially dead. Rest in peace, loyalty. Alvin Kamara: Looking at the tape, the burst is gone. We might be witnessing the end of an era. Tony Dungy at NBC: A legendary run, but the booth feels ready for a fresh voice. With the 14th overall pick back in their hands and Trey Hendrickson added to the edge, Drake analyzes Baltimore’s next move. The Dilemma: Do you double down on defense to make a "Historical" unit, or do you finally give Lamar Jackson a blue-chip WR1 to pair with Zay Flowers? Matt McCall joins the show to talk bracketology. On Miami (Ohio): McCall explains the metrics and why the "Mid-Major" path is harder than ever. UMass Pride: What an NCAA bid would mean for the program's resurgence. Duke’s Ceiling: Can the Blue Devils actually make a Final Four run? Cinderella Watch: McCall names two mid-majors he thinks are built for a second-weekend run. The Big 12: Again, for that LED court. It’s distracting and unnecessary. Mark DeRosa: For doubling down on his WBC rule knowledge when he was clearly wrong. Bruce Pearl: For the hypocrisy regarding transfer portal complaints. Adrian Wojnarowski: For allegedly planting a story at ESPN. Mark Cuban: For the eternal "what if" of passing on Giannis Antetokounmpo. Brett Haber: For wanting a "stat credit" for a number he simply reaf. Vikings Insider Matthew Coller joins to discuss the "Kyler Fever" in the Twin Cities. The Fan Vibe: Bittersweet. They love J.J., but they love winning more. Why Kyler? Why Minnesota over other suitors? Coller breaks down the Kevin O’Connell connection. Contender Status: Does this make them favorites over the Lions and Packers? The Draft: Does Minnesota still look for a QB, or are they all-in on defense at the end of the first round? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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