http://www.cbssports.com/collegebasketball en-us ©2013 CBS Interactive. 60 The Internet's most indulgent college basketball podcast. Host Matt Norlander brings the sport into your ears, year-round, with the best guests and prominent voices within the game. CBSSports.com CBS College Sports podcasts@cstv.com The Internet's most indulgent college basketball podcast. Host Matt Norlander brings the sport into your ears, year-round, with the best guests and prominent voices within the game. The Internet's most indulgent college basketball podcast. Host Matt Norlander brings the sport into your ears, year-round, with the best guests and prominent voices within the game. cstv,college,basketball,men's,highlights,analysis,sports,athletics,seth,davis No No CSTV http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=268800565 5685621957 Wed, 10 Apr 2013 11:19:22 -0400 CBSSports.com Bittersweet stuff today, as we give you the season-finale of the Wednesday podcast with Matt Norlander, Jeff Goodman and Gary Parrish. Let's put a bow on it the way you expect us to: with insults, dis Bittersweet stuff today, as we give you the season-finale of the Wednesday podcast with Matt Norlander, Jeff Goodman and Gary Parrish. Let's put a bow on it the way you expect us to: with insults, disagreements, tangential stories and occasional college basketball talk. No, but seriously, we do run down that Final Four, Saturday's games included, and discuss what will be the lingering memories from this tournament 10 years from now. Spike Albrecht is now a topic of debate, apparently. Lots of love is saved for Louisville and the trio runs down their trip to Atlanta as well. Things got violent -- but in a playful way. Enjoy. We're giving you nearly an hour of chatter before we ease into the offseason. ncaa,college,college hoops,college basketball,ncaa tournament Bittersweet stuff today, as we give you the season-finale of the Wednesday podcast with Matt Norlander, Jeff Goodman and Gary Parrish. Let's put a bow on it the way you expect us to: with insults, disagreements, tangential stories and occasional college basketball talk. No, but seriously, we do run down that Final Four, Saturday's games included, and discuss what will be the lingering memories from this tournament 10 years from now. Spike Albrecht is now a topic of debate, apparently. Lots of love is saved for Louisville and the trio runs down their trip to Atlanta as well. Things got violent -- but in a playful way. Enjoy. We're giving you nearly an hour of chatter before we ease into the offseason. http://cstvpodcast.cstv.com.edgesuite.net/mensbasketball0708/041013_mbb.mp3 No 00:55:32 Fri, 05 Apr 2013 14:14:00 -0400 CBSSports.com Today's podcast comes to you from the Georgia Dome. Well, next to the Georgia Dome, in the Georgia World Congress Center. Borzello joins me. I'm about to go interview Michigan players, so I gotta go, Today's podcast comes to you from the Georgia Dome. Well, next to the Georgia Dome, in the Georgia World Congress Center. Borzello joins me. I'm about to go interview Michigan players, so I gotta go, but the basic gist of this one is all about setting up Saturday's games, discussing the logistics of the Final Four, giving you the behind-the-scenes experience of covering this event and reviewing Atlanta as a city. ncaa,college,college hoops,college basketball,ncaa tournament Today's podcast comes to you from the Georgia Dome. Well, next to the Georgia Dome, in the Georgia World Congress Center. Borzello joins me. I'm about to go interview Michigan players, so I gotta go, but the basic gist of this one is all about setting up Saturday's games, discussing the logistics of the Final Four, giving you the behind-the-scenes experience of covering this event and reviewing Atlanta as a city. http://cstvpodcast.cstv.com.edgesuite.net/mensbasketball0708/040513_mbb.mp3 No 00:32:54 Wed, 03 Apr 2013 16:13:56 -0400 CBSSports.com This Wednesday podcast is packed with discussion on the three biggest headlines from Final Four week, all of which are as big/bigger than the Kevin Ware injury. First we get to Mike Rice and his firin This Wednesday podcast is packed with discussion on the three biggest headlines from Final Four week, all of which are as big/bigger than the Kevin Ware injury. First we get to Mike Rice and his firing, then we move on to Ed Rush and await his termination, and we touch on Andy Enfield. And yes there is some Ware talk mixed in. Coming to you from Atlanta, Goodman, Parrish and your humble host are quite revved. ncaa,college,college hoops,college basketball,ncaa tournament This Wednesday podcast is packed with discussion on the three biggest headlines from Final Four week, all of which are as big/bigger than the Kevin Ware injury. First we get to Mike Rice and his firing, then we move on to Ed Rush and await his termination, and we touch on Andy Enfield. And yes there is some Ware talk mixed in. Coming to you from Atlanta, Goodman, Parrish and your humble host are quite revved. http://cstvpodcast.cstv.com.edgesuite.net/mensbasketball0708/040313_mbb.mp3 No 00:40:07 Mon, 01 Apr 2013 10:09:45 -0400 CBSSports.com No April Fools' here: The podcast is ready for you and we can't wait for you to listen to host Matt Norlander and Jay Bilas to go over the Sweet 16 and Elite Eight games that ... actually ... didn't o No April Fools' here: The podcast is ready for you and we can't wait for you to listen to host Matt Norlander and Jay Bilas to go over the Sweet 16 and Elite Eight games that ... actually ... didn't offer up too much. If not for three factors -- Kevin Ware's injury, Wichita State making the Final Four and Michigan's big-time comeback against Kansas -- this would have been a really boring second weekend. But there's still a lot to discuss, and we lead with the Ware injury before talking Louisville, Wichita State, Indiana, Syracuse, Marquette, KU, Florida and of course Michigan. We've got a five-day wait until the final games begin, so hopefully this helps with you hoops fix before the apex arrives. ncaa,college,college hoops,college basketball,ncaa tournament No April Fools' here: The podcast is ready for you and we can't wait for you to listen to host Matt Norlander and Jay Bilas to go over the Sweet 16 and Elite Eight games that ... actually ... didn't offer up too much. If not for three factors -- Kevin Ware's injury, Wichita State making the Final Four and Michigan's big-time comeback against Kansas -- this would have been a really boring second weekend. But there's still a lot to discuss, and we lead with the Ware injury before talking Louisville, Wichita State, Indiana, Syracuse, Marquette, KU, Florida and of course Michigan. We've got a five-day wait until the final games begin, so hopefully this helps with you hoops fix before the apex arrives. http://cstvpodcast.cstv.com.edgesuite.net/mensbasketball0708/040113_mbb.mp3 No 00:35:15 Fri, 29 Mar 2013 11:25:13 -0400 CBSSports.com The national voice of CBSSports.com has returned to the podcast. Gregg Doyel is here with me in Dallas, and we're going to watch some games at Jerry's Spacedome Friday night. So with that in mind, I h The national voice of CBSSports.com has returned to the podcast. Gregg Doyel is here with me in Dallas, and we're going to watch some games at Jerry's Spacedome Friday night. So with that in mind, I had to get him on. We're sharing the same hotel, but in the interest of giving you a good-sounding pod, I actually called him instead of sharing the same room and recording person-to-person. We get into the Thursday night results but go heavy with the Friday action, and look at college hoops big-picture in general as well. He's a national columnist -- that's his purview. So it's good to step back and get the broad interpretation from folks from time to time. ncaa,college,college hoops,college basketball,ncaa tournament The national voice of CBSSports.com has returned to the podcast. Gregg Doyel is here with me in Dallas, and we're going to watch some games at Jerry's Spacedome Friday night. So with that in mind, I had to get him on. We're sharing the same hotel, but in the interest of giving you a good-sounding pod, I actually called him instead of sharing the same room and recording person-to-person. We get into the Thursday night results but go heavy with the Friday action, and look at college hoops big-picture in general as well. He's a national columnist -- that's his purview. So it's good to step back and get the broad interpretation from folks from time to time. http://cstvpodcast.cstv.com.edgesuite.net/mensbasketball0708/032913_mbb.mp3 No 00:33:07 Wed, 27 Mar 2013 12:08:01 -0400 CBSSports.com After one of the all-time classic pod eps last Wednesday, Goodman and Parrish return for a look ahead to the Sweet 16. But there is some reflection to the first weekend as well. One more convo or two After one of the all-time classic pod eps last Wednesday, Goodman and Parrish return for a look ahead to the Sweet 16. But there is some reflection to the first weekend as well. One more convo or two on what transpired to get us to this point. Parrish is in LA for that regional and Goodman is in DC for his. I'm still at home before flying out to Dallas for the Friday/Sunday games. We cover last weekend, talk a little Florida Gulf Coast, some Marshall Henderson, then gab on each of the eight games going down Thursday and Friday. ncaa,college,college hoops,college basketball,ncaa tournament After one of the all-time classic pod eps last Wednesday, Goodman and Parrish return for a look ahead to the Sweet 16. But there is some reflection to the first weekend as well. One more convo or two on what transpired to get us to this point. Parrish is in LA for that regional and Goodman is in DC for his. I'm still at home before flying out to Dallas for the Friday/Sunday games. We cover last weekend, talk a little Florida Gulf Coast, some Marshall Henderson, then gab on each of the eight games going down Thursday and Friday. http://cstvpodcast.cstv.com.edgesuite.net/mensbasketball0708/032713_mbb.mp3 No 00:46:06 Tue, 26 Mar 2013 15:54:36 -0400 CBSSports.com Your second straight special-edition Tuesday podcast has Richard Deitsch of Sports Illustrated. Since so many people experience this tournament mostly through television ? and if you're listening here Your second straight special-edition Tuesday podcast has Richard Deitsch of Sports Illustrated. Since so many people experience this tournament mostly through television ? and if you're listening here, podcasts! ? why not discuss that angle of it for one special podcast? The ratings were good. Let's talk about those who deliver the game. We get into why some stories get big, which broadcasters stand out, college hoops coverage as a whole and where the tourney field goes form here. A quick bite relative to other normal pods, but definitely enough to hold you over until Wednesday's with Goodman and Parrish. ncaa,college,college hoops,college basketball,ncaa tournament Your second straight special-edition Tuesday podcast has Richard Deitsch of Sports Illustrated. Since so many people experience this tournament mostly through television ? and if you're listening here, podcasts! ? why not discuss that angle of it for one special podcast? The ratings were good. Let's talk about those who deliver the game. We get into why some stories get big, which broadcasters stand out, college hoops coverage as a whole and where the tourney field goes form here. A quick bite relative to other normal pods, but definitely enough to hold you over until Wednesday's with Goodman and Parrish. http://cstvpodcast.cstv.com.edgesuite.net/mensbasketball0708/032613_mbb.mp3 No 00:25:57 Mon, 25 Mar 2013 11:01:49 -0400 CBSSports.com OK, we get a moment to breathe here. And so let's get back to the podcast. After no Friday pod (but be honest: you were glued to the TV/Internet for all things hoops viewing, anyway), I run down the OK, we get a moment to breathe here. And so let's get back to the podcast. After no Friday pod (but be honest: you were glued to the TV/Internet for all things hoops viewing, anyway), I run down the entire bracket and results with Tim Burke of Deadspin. You know, the guy who broke the Manti T'eo story. He's also a maniac when it comes to watching sports and grabbing video/GIFs. So you think you watched a lot over the previous four days? You got nothing on Tim. We break the bracket down and give reaction to pretty much every game and region. ncaa,college,college hoops,college basketball,ncaa tournament OK, we get a moment to breathe here. And so let's get back to the podcast. After no Friday pod (but be honest: you were glued to the TV/Internet for all things hoops viewing, anyway), I run down the entire bracket and results with Tim Burke of Deadspin. You know, the guy who broke the Manti T'eo story. He's also a maniac when it comes to watching sports and grabbing video/GIFs. So you think you watched a lot over the previous four days? You got nothing on Tim. We break the bracket down and give reaction to pretty much every game and region. http://cstvpodcast.cstv.com.edgesuite.net/mensbasketball0708/032513_mbb.mp3 No 00:52:33 Wed, 20 Mar 2013 02:17:14 -0400 CBSSports.com We really believe you won't find three more varied, informative, entertaining and tangent-driven podcasts to usher you into the Thursday tournament games than the Monday, Tuesday and now today's editi We really believe you won't find three more varied, informative, entertaining and tangent-driven podcasts to usher you into the Thursday tournament games than the Monday, Tuesday and now today's edition. Host Matt Norlander has Goodman and Parrish back per usual for Wednesday version, and oh it's a doozy. We get to tournament talk ... eventually. And really good tournament talk. But if you want to hear all sorts of barroom banter on hoops and tourney travel and the set-up before the games, that's covered too. A wild ride of 52 minutes worth of wide-ranging topics, from funny to serious to whimsical to unpredictable. Enjoy -- and get ready for the real start of the tourney. ncaa,college,college hoops,college basketball,ncaa tournament We really believe you won't find three more varied, informative, entertaining and tangent-driven podcasts to usher you into the Thursday tournament games than the Monday, Tuesday and now today's edition. Host Matt Norlander has Goodman and Parrish back per usual for Wednesday version, and oh it's a doozy. We get to tournament talk ... eventually. And really good tournament talk. But if you want to hear all sorts of barroom banter on hoops and tourney travel and the set-up before the games, that's covered too. A wild ride of 52 minutes worth of wide-ranging topics, from funny to serious to whimsical to unpredictable. Enjoy -- and get ready for the real start of the tourney. http://cstvpodcast.cstv.com.edgesuite.net/mensbasketball0708/032013_mbb.mp3 No 00:52:25 Tue, 19 Mar 2013 00:13:36 -0400 CBSSports.com Since it's such a big week, I had to surprise you with another podcast. This one's shorter than most, but still a good 25 minutes with Seth Davis. He goes behind the scenes on Selection Sunday, expl Since it's such a big week, I had to surprise you with another podcast. This one's shorter than most, but still a good 25 minutes with Seth Davis. He goes behind the scenes on Selection Sunday, explains how the process happens and when he got the bracket (it was well before we all saw it), details what he does during the next two weekends, as he tracks all the tourney games, and we get a few good minutes of general bracket chatter in as well. Tournament starts tonight! Happy hooping, all. ncaa,college,college hoops,college basketball,ncaa tournament Since it's such a big week, I had to surprise you with another podcast. This one's shorter than most, but still a good 25 minutes with Seth Davis. He goes behind the scenes on Selection Sunday, explains how the process happens and when he got the bracket (it was well before we all saw it), details what he does during the next two weekends, as he tracks all the tourney games, and we get a few good minutes of general bracket chatter in as well. Tournament starts tonight! Happy hooping, all. http://cstvpodcast.cstv.com.edgesuite.net/mensbasketball0708/031913_mbb.mp3 No 00:25:21 Mon, 18 Mar 2013 01:11:31 -0400 CBSSports.com Now that the thrill of Selection Sunday is subsiding and you're already crossing out picks made in your first draft of your bracket, let the podcast help you sort out which teams have what. We know yo Now that the thrill of Selection Sunday is subsiding and you're already crossing out picks made in your first draft of your bracket, let the podcast help you sort out which teams have what. We know you want to talk about the field -- but also listen. So here's a good 50-minute conversation on what the selection committee gave us, our 2013 field of 68. Host Matt Norlander brings on his CBSSports.com colleague Jeff Borzello, and this is about as geeked-out a conversation as you can ask for. Not only do they get to all the games and their picks, but they also tell you when and on what channel you can find these games. And the sites. It's the perfect place-setter for a week of podcasts we're sure you'll very much enjoy. ncaa,college,college hoops,college basketball,ncaa tournament Now that the thrill of Selection Sunday is subsiding and you're already crossing out picks made in your first draft of your bracket, let the podcast help you sort out which teams have what. We know you want to talk about the field -- but also listen. So here's a good 50-minute conversation on what the selection committee gave us, our 2013 field of 68. Host Matt Norlander brings on his CBSSports.com colleague Jeff Borzello, and this is about as geeked-out a conversation as you can ask for. Not only do they get to all the games and their picks, but they also tell you when and on what channel you can find these games. And the sites. It's the perfect place-setter for a week of podcasts we're sure you'll very much enjoy. http://cstvpodcast.cstv.com.edgesuite.net/mensbasketball0708/031813_mbb.mp3 No 00:50:42 Fri, 15 Mar 2013 11:39:30 -0400 CBSSports.com We know you want to hear everything about championship week. The results, the predictions, the final swipes to the bubble. Host Matt Norlander drives you around the nation with all the relevant outcom We know you want to hear everything about championship week. The results, the predictions, the final swipes to the bubble. Host Matt Norlander drives you around the nation with all the relevant outcomes and games on the docket from now through Selection Sunday. He's in New York and hopping back and forth between Madison Square Garden and the Barclays Center. He comes to you today from an apartment in Hoboken, N.J., on four hours of sleep, running primarily off the energy of this month. Settle in -- we've got a lot of hoops to talk, and the Star-Ledger's national college hoops writer Brendan Prunty comes on to add info, opinion and the sounds of his dog wanting to say a few things as well. ncaa,college,college hoops,college basketball,ncaa tournament We know you want to hear everything about championship week. The results, the predictions, the final swipes to the bubble. Host Matt Norlander drives you around the nation with all the relevant outcomes and games on the docket from now through Selection Sunday. He's in New York and hopping back and forth between Madison Square Garden and the Barclays Center. He comes to you today from an apartment in Hoboken, N.J., on four hours of sleep, running primarily off the energy of this month. Settle in -- we've got a lot of hoops to talk, and the Star-Ledger's national college hoops writer Brendan Prunty comes on to add info, opinion and the sounds of his dog wanting to say a few things as well. http://cstvpodcast.cstv.com.edgesuite.net/mensbasketball0708/031513_mbb.mp3 No 00:44:06 Wed, 13 Mar 2013 13:33:53 -0400 CBSSports.com Hello from Manhattan! Today's podcast episode is the usual Wednesday trio of Matt Norlander, Jeff Goodman and Gary Parrish. Norlander's at the Big East, Goodman's in Vegas for the Mountain West and Pa Hello from Manhattan! Today's podcast episode is the usual Wednesday trio of Matt Norlander, Jeff Goodman and Gary Parrish. Norlander's at the Big East, Goodman's in Vegas for the Mountain West and Parrish is in LA until he heads for the Big Ten tournament. It's a stuffed episode of Championship Week talk and a look ahead to Selection Sunday. A robust 40 minutes. We hope you love listening to it as much as we love talking about it. ncaa,college,college hoops,college basketball,ncaa tournament Hello from Manhattan! Today's podcast episode is the usual Wednesday trio of Matt Norlander, Jeff Goodman and Gary Parrish. Norlander's at the Big East, Goodman's in Vegas for the Mountain West and Parrish is in LA until he heads for the Big Ten tournament. It's a stuffed episode of Championship Week talk and a look ahead to Selection Sunday. A robust 40 minutes. We hope you love listening to it as much as we love talking about it. http://cstvpodcast.cstv.com.edgesuite.net/mensbasketball0708/031313_mbb.mp3 No 00:41:18 Mon, 11 Mar 2013 00:54:02 -0400 CBSSports.com Sean Farnham is a rising star in the college hoops broadcast business. The ESPN color analyst is one of the best out there, and I've wanted to get him on the podcast all season. So, one by one, it fee Sean Farnham is a rising star in the college hoops broadcast business. The ESPN color analyst is one of the best out there, and I've wanted to get him on the podcast all season. So, one by one, it feels good to get these smart voices on and share them with you. If you want to widen your perspective on a whole number of college basketball topics, you'll like today's almost 45-minute episode. We touch on a lot from this weekend but also give the view ahead some time as well. And get into a few topics you might not expect for this team of the year -- but are important nonetheless. ncaa,college,college hoops,college basketball,ncaa tournament Sean Farnham is a rising star in the college hoops broadcast business. The ESPN color analyst is one of the best out there, and I've wanted to get him on the podcast all season. So, one by one, it feels good to get these smart voices on and share them with you. If you want to widen your perspective on a whole number of college basketball topics, you'll like today's almost 45-minute episode. We touch on a lot from this weekend but also give the view ahead some time as well. And get into a few topics you might not expect for this team of the year -- but are important nonetheless. http://cstvpodcast.cstv.com.edgesuite.net/mensbasketball0708/031113_mbb.mp3 No 00:44:24 Fri, 08 Mar 2013 09:34:35 -0500 CBSSports.com With college basketball's regular season coming to an end this weekend, the podcast finally brings on a guest we've long wanted: RushtheCourt.net editor Randy McClure. RTC has long been one of the bes With college basketball's regular season coming to an end this weekend, the podcast finally brings on a guest we've long wanted: RushtheCourt.net editor Randy McClure. RTC has long been one of the best college hoops blogs out there, and Randy is a really smart guy. He and host Matt Norlander touch on Kentucky, Carolina, the bid process, the reasons they got into college hoops. The two look back at games this week but also glance ahead to conference tournament championships and Selection Sunday -- just NINE DAYS AWAY. ncaa,college,college hoops,college basketball,ncaa tournament With college basketball's regular season coming to an end this weekend, the podcast finally brings on a guest we've long wanted: RushtheCourt.net editor Randy McClure. RTC has long been one of the best college hoops blogs out there, and Randy is a really smart guy. He and host Matt Norlander touch on Kentucky, Carolina, the bid process, the reasons they got into college hoops. The two look back at games this week but also glance ahead to conference tournament championships and Selection Sunday -- just NINE DAYS AWAY. http://cstvpodcast.cstv.com.edgesuite.net/mensbasketball0708/030813_mbb.mp3 No 00:34:21 Wed, 06 Mar 2013 12:02:52 -0500 CBSSports.com Funny stories, details behind coaching changes, the life of Ben Howland right now, and so many off-topic tangents. We have to believe this is honestly one of the three best Goodman/Parrish podcasts th Funny stories, details behind coaching changes, the life of Ben Howland right now, and so many off-topic tangents. We have to believe this is honestly one of the three best Goodman/Parrish podcasts this season. It's 50 minutes long and as rangy as we've ever had. Indiana, UCLA, Memphis, the wild Tim Floyd/USC story. Vegas. Just click play. ncaa,college,college hoops,college basketball,ncaa tournament Funny stories, details behind coaching changes, the life of Ben Howland right now, and so many off-topic tangents. We have to believe this is honestly one of the three best Goodman/Parrish podcasts this season. It's 50 minutes long and as rangy as we've ever had. Indiana, UCLA, Memphis, the wild Tim Floyd/USC story. Vegas. Just click play. http://cstvpodcast.cstv.com.edgesuite.net/mensbasketball0708/030613_mbb.mp3 No 00:49:36 Mon, 04 Mar 2013 10:58:29 -0500 CBSSports.com Love getting first-time guests on the podcast who know their hoops and are energetic as heck about it. CBS Sports Network's Steve Lappas certainly qualifies. Lappas has been doing the Mountain West ga Love getting first-time guests on the podcast who know their hoops and are energetic as heck about it. CBS Sports Network's Steve Lappas certainly qualifies. Lappas has been doing the Mountain West games for the network all season long, and so we go heavy into MWC play but also span the nation to talk on approximately 20 different teams. Wins, losses, tournament, what to look for in the final week of the regular season. It's all packed in today's pod. It's March. What's not to love? ncaa,college,college hoops,college basketball,ncaa tournament Love getting first-time guests on the podcast who know their hoops and are energetic as heck about it. CBS Sports Network's Steve Lappas certainly qualifies. Lappas has been doing the Mountain West games for the network all season long, and so we go heavy into MWC play but also span the nation to talk on approximately 20 different teams. Wins, losses, tournament, what to look for in the final week of the regular season. It's all packed in today's pod. It's March. What's not to love? http://cstvpodcast.cstv.com.edgesuite.net/mensbasketball0708/030413_mbb.mp3 No 00:36:31 Fri, 01 Mar 2013 12:04:16 -0500 CBSSports.com And just like that: March is here. You can feel it, smell it, taste it. The tournaments are around the bend. Get excited? I don't need to tell you that. Welcome to the Friday edition, the first podcas And just like that: March is here. You can feel it, smell it, taste it. The tournaments are around the bend. Get excited? I don't need to tell you that. Welcome to the Friday edition, the first podcast for USA Today national hoops writer Eric Prisbell. He's done great work all season long, and it was my obligation and want to get him on. You'll enjoy. We touch on the latest Big East/Catholic 7 headlines, because we must, but then it's all hoop. Gonzaga, No. 1 seeds, Duke's loss, and the undersold surprising storylines. All in the purview of this season as we stand on peaks of one of the best regular seasons college hoops has had in a decade. ncaa,college,college hoops,college basketball,ncaa tournament And just like that: March is here. You can feel it, smell it, taste it. The tournaments are around the bend. Get excited? I don't need to tell you that. Welcome to the Friday edition, the first podcast for USA Today national hoops writer Eric Prisbell. He's done great work all season long, and it was my obligation and want to get him on. You'll enjoy. We touch on the latest Big East/Catholic 7 headlines, because we must, but then it's all hoop. Gonzaga, No. 1 seeds, Duke's loss, and the undersold surprising storylines. All in the purview of this season as we stand on peaks of one of the best regular seasons college hoops has had in a decade. http://cstvpodcast.cstv.com.edgesuite.net/mensbasketball0708/030113_mbb.mp3 No 00:38:31 Wed, 27 Feb 2013 10:17:48 -0500 CBSSports.com Have we got a good one today. Parrish and Goodman are back, Goodman fresh off his trip to Milwaukee, where he had a run-in with Jim Boeheim that went mini-viral. But before the Cuse chatter, we must t Have we got a good one today. Parrish and Goodman are back, Goodman fresh off his trip to Milwaukee, where he had a run-in with Jim Boeheim that went mini-viral. But before the Cuse chatter, we must talk about Memphis -- and does it get entertainingly long-winded and argumentative. The pod has mostly ignored Memphis for obvious reasons this year, but following just a two-point loss at Xavier, well, it's time to release the hounds. We move on from there to talk Gonzaga's rightful heir as a No. 1 seed; the pool of 12 teams still in contention for a No. 1; why we're still smarting from the officiating in Kansas-Iowa State; and who else did Goodman almost get in a fight with? Give up the goods, man. Settle in and enjoy. ncaa,college,college hoops,college basketball,ncaa tournament Have we got a good one today. Parrish and Goodman are back, Goodman fresh off his trip to Milwaukee, where he had a run-in with Jim Boeheim that went mini-viral. But before the Cuse chatter, we must talk about Memphis -- and does it get entertainingly long-winded and argumentative. The pod has mostly ignored Memphis for obvious reasons this year, but following just a two-point loss at Xavier, well, it's time to release the hounds. We move on from there to talk Gonzaga's rightful heir as a No. 1 seed; the pool of 12 teams still in contention for a No. 1; why we're still smarting from the officiating in Kansas-Iowa State; and who else did Goodman almost get in a fight with? Give up the goods, man. Settle in and enjoy. http://cstvpodcast.cstv.com.edgesuite.net/mensbasketball0708/022713_mbb.mp3 No 00:40:19 Mon, 25 Feb 2013 17:29:25 -0500 CBSSports.com There are few commentators in college hoops with the personality and bravery to say whatever's on their mind like Dan Dakich. Gottlieb's one of them, and he was on Friday's pod. But I'd never had Dan There are few commentators in college hoops with the personality and bravery to say whatever's on their mind like Dan Dakich. Gottlieb's one of them, and he was on Friday's pod. But I'd never had Dan on until today. I think you'll enjoy it. I plan to get him on more in the future, and at that time we can talk contemporary hoops stuff, but while we do touch on current teams, I wanted to go broader with him for his first ep. I like introducing guys into the podcast by getting into their backgrounds and get wide-ranging with it. Enjoy. The guy is a treat. ncaa,college,college hoops,college basketball,ncaa tournament There are few commentators in college hoops with the personality and bravery to say whatever's on their mind like Dan Dakich. Gottlieb's one of them, and he was on Friday's pod. But I'd never had Dan on until today. I think you'll enjoy it. I plan to get him on more in the future, and at that time we can talk contemporary hoops stuff, but while we do touch on current teams, I wanted to go broader with him for his first ep. I like introducing guys into the podcast by getting into their backgrounds and get wide-ranging with it. Enjoy. The guy is a treat. http://cstvpodcast.cstv.com.edgesuite.net/mensbasketball0708/022513_mbb.mp3 No 00:32:14 Fri, 22 Feb 2013 12:12:54 -0500 CBSSports.com It's been more than a month since we had Doug on the pod, so high time to squeeze him in. This podcast almost didn't happen by the way (I explain in the intro), and yes, you'll notice Doug's phone/mic It's been more than a month since we had Doug on the pod, so high time to squeeze him in. This podcast almost didn't happen by the way (I explain in the intro), and yes, you'll notice Doug's phone/mic is a little "hot," as they say, but fear not: the pod topics overwhelm any minor technical difficulties. Get to learnin'. Doug brings the know, as usual. Seriously, it's impossible to not get smarter on hoops after listening to these Gottlieb pods. ncaa,college hoops,college basketball,ncaa basketball,basketball,indiana,ncaa tourney,bubble watch It's been more than a month since we had Doug on the pod, so high time to squeeze him in. This podcast almost didn't happen by the way (I explain in the intro), and yes, you'll notice Doug's phone/mic is a little "hot," as they say, but fear not: the pod topics overwhelm any minor technical difficulties. Get to learnin'. Doug brings the know, as usual. Seriously, it's impossible to not get smarter on hoops after listening to these Gottlieb pods. http://cstvpodcast.cstv.com.edgesuite.net/mensbasketball0708/022213_mbb.mp3 No 00:44:34 Wed, 20 Feb 2013 09:36:22 -0500 CBSSports.com Oh, it's another Wednesday show. And this one's pretty informative, but also one of the shorter ones we'll have this season. Blame Parrish, for he's the guy in New York who had places to be and people Oh, it's another Wednesday show. And this one's pretty informative, but also one of the shorter ones we'll have this season. Blame Parrish, for he's the guy in New York who had places to be and people to see early Wednesday morning. But we do squeeze in a 30-minute convo on Miami, the NCAA, Indiana, Michigan State, Florida and Syracuse's sold-out final regular-season home game against Georgetown this weekend. Brisk pod. Fun pod. Boom-boom-boom pod, with some extended commentary on the NCAA/Miami mess that entered its next phase -- before anyone expected it -- with the Notice of Allegations handed out Tuesday night. ncaa,college,college basketball,college hoops,basketball,hoops,miami Oh, it's another Wednesday show. And this one's pretty informative, but also one of the shorter ones we'll have this season. Blame Parrish, for he's the guy in New York who had places to be and people to see early Wednesday morning. But we do squeeze in a 30-minute convo on Miami, the NCAA, Indiana, Michigan State, Florida and Syracuse's sold-out final regular-season home game against Georgetown this weekend. Brisk pod. Fun pod. Boom-boom-boom pod, with some extended commentary on the NCAA/Miami mess that entered its next phase -- before anyone expected it -- with the Notice of Allegations handed out Tuesday night. http://cstvpodcast.cstv.com.edgesuite.net/mensbasketball0708/022013mbb_.mp3 No 00:30:38 Mon, 18 Feb 2013 10:29:35 -0500 CBSSports.com Borzello is back, both on the pod and from Indy, where he went and hobnobbed with the NCAA in the media mock selection exercise last week. It's a really fun time -- so what did he do/learn? How'd the Borzello is back, both on the pod and from Indy, where he went and hobnobbed with the NCAA in the media mock selection exercise last week. It's a really fun time -- so what did he do/learn? How'd the media committee put Southern Miss ahead of Memphis in the seed line? Why are Duke and Miami No. 1 seeds? There's a lot to glean from the fake bracket, which you can read on CBSSports.com right now, by the way. After all that talk, Borzello and Norlander also debate whether or not Mike Montgomery was out of bounds in shoving his best player, Allen Crabbe, in the chest. Oh, and a fun new podcast twist: Anyone up for a trivia question? ncaa,college,college basketball,basketball,college hoops,ncaa tournament,hoops Borzello is back, both on the pod and from Indy, where he went and hobnobbed with the NCAA in the media mock selection exercise last week. It's a really fun time -- so what did he do/learn? How'd the media committee put Southern Miss ahead of Memphis in the seed line? Why are Duke and Miami No. 1 seeds? There's a lot to glean from the fake bracket, which you can read on CBSSports.com right now, by the way. After all that talk, Borzello and Norlander also debate whether or not Mike Montgomery was out of bounds in shoving his best player, Allen Crabbe, in the chest. Oh, and a fun new podcast twist: Anyone up for a trivia question? http://cstvpodcast.cstv.com.edgesuite.net/mensbasketball0708/021813_mbb.mp3 No 00:39:45 Fri, 15 Feb 2013 11:01:43 -0500 CBSSports.com With the NCAA tournament officially less than a month away, it's definitely time to start getting full-blown bubble on everyone. CBSSports.com's Jerry Palm comes back on to talk not only those on the With the NCAA tournament officially less than a month away, it's definitely time to start getting full-blown bubble on everyone. CBSSports.com's Jerry Palm comes back on to talk not only those on the final seed lines, but also the bracket in general. The 1-3 seeds are as interchangeable right now as Palm can ever remember. And what of those in that cushy middle, the 6-9 seeds? We get into that as well. How's the committee changed its guidelines in recent years, and what does that say of Virginia, Indiana State, Saint Mary's and Memphis? Plus, where would UConn be seeded right now if it was eligible? Nom, nom, nom: so many delicious topics to get to. ncaa,college basketball,ncaa tournament,bubble watch,memphis,basketball,bracket,hoops With the NCAA tournament officially less than a month away, it's definitely time to start getting full-blown bubble on everyone. CBSSports.com's Jerry Palm comes back on to talk not only those on the final seed lines, but also the bracket in general. The 1-3 seeds are as interchangeable right now as Palm can ever remember. And what of those in that cushy middle, the 6-9 seeds? We get into that as well. How's the committee changed its guidelines in recent years, and what does that say of Virginia, Indiana State, Saint Mary's and Memphis? Plus, where would UConn be seeded right now if it was eligible? Nom, nom, nom: so many delicious topics to get to. http://cstvpodcast.cstv.com.edgesuite.net/mensbasketball0708/021513_mbb.mp3 No 00:44:27 Wed, 13 Feb 2013 08:40:04 -0500 CBSSports.com This version of the podcast is the early A.M. kind. Norlander, Parrish and Goodman recorded as the sun broke way on the world Wednesday morning, and after getting the cobwebs out, what else can we add This version of the podcast is the early A.M. kind. Norlander, Parrish and Goodman recorded as the sun broke way on the world Wednesday morning, and after getting the cobwebs out, what else can we address first but Nerlens Noel's injury from Kentucky-Florida Tuesday night. The guys also get to Michigan State romping Michigan, Miami's biggest reason for its best ranking in program history, and what Goodman found in his hotel room that he had to keep secret from his wife. Yup, this is our podcast. You shall enjoy. basketball,sports,college hoops,college basketball,ncaa,ncaa basketball,kentucky,michigan,miami This version of the podcast is the early A.M. kind. Norlander, Parrish and Goodman recorded as the sun broke way on the world Wednesday morning, and after getting the cobwebs out, what else can we address first but Nerlens Noel's injury from Kentucky-Florida Tuesday night. The guys also get to Michigan State romping Michigan, Miami's biggest reason for its best ranking in program history, and what Goodman found in his hotel room that he had to keep secret from his wife. Yup, this is our podcast. You shall enjoy. http://cstvpodcast.cstv.com.edgesuite.net/mensbasketball0708/021313_mbb.mp3 No 00:39:58 Mon, 11 Feb 2013 11:25:45 -0500 CBSSports.com As the weeks go on, you wonder how college basketball can top itself. And yet it does. Over and over. The weekend was the latest evidence of that, with Wisconsin and Michigan providing ridiculousness As the weeks go on, you wonder how college basketball can top itself. And yet it does. Over and over. The weekend was the latest evidence of that, with Wisconsin and Michigan providing ridiculousness -- and then of course Notre Dame and Louisville giving us one more Big East epic. Dana O'Neil of ESPN.com is one of the best writers the sport has, and she joins host Matt Norlander to recap the weekend and just talk about the sport in general. So much good to converse about. Love these Mondays when there's almost most too much happening to get it all covered in one podcast. But we try on this one. ncaa,college,college hoops,college basketball,big east,big ten,indiana,michigan,louisville,notre dame,sports,basketball As the weeks go on, you wonder how college basketball can top itself. And yet it does. Over and over. The weekend was the latest evidence of that, with Wisconsin and Michigan providing ridiculousness -- and then of course Notre Dame and Louisville giving us one more Big East epic. Dana O'Neil of ESPN.com is one of the best writers the sport has, and she joins host Matt Norlander to recap the weekend and just talk about the sport in general. So much good to converse about. Love these Mondays when there's almost most too much happening to get it all covered in one podcast. But we try on this one. http://cstvpodcast.cstv.com.edgesuite.net/mensbasketball0708/021113_mbb.mp3 No 00:36:54 Fri, 08 Feb 2013 10:05:30 -0500 CBSSports.com Welcome back, you loyal listeners, and new listeners too. Statistical sage Ken Pomeroy makes his return to the podcast on this Friday addition, only this time he and host Matt Norlander have to hash a Welcome back, you loyal listeners, and new listeners too. Statistical sage Ken Pomeroy makes his return to the podcast on this Friday addition, only this time he and host Matt Norlander have to hash a few things out. There's a disagreement between the coverage and legitimacy of Marshall Henderson's play at play, and it's a good debate. The guys also talk about the array of upsets that have transformed the top of college hoops this and in recent weeks. Who says the sport is down? Well, it does need improvement, but in certain doses, and Ken addresses that as well, in addition to a number of other hodgepodge hoops topics. You'll enjoy it, no doubt. ncaa,college,college basketball,kansas,nate wolters,indiana,big ten Welcome back, you loyal listeners, and new listeners too. Statistical sage Ken Pomeroy makes his return to the podcast on this Friday addition, only this time he and host Matt Norlander have to hash a few things out. There's a disagreement between the coverage and legitimacy of Marshall Henderson's play at play, and it's a good debate. The guys also talk about the array of upsets that have transformed the top of college hoops this and in recent weeks. Who says the sport is down? Well, it does need improvement, but in certain doses, and Ken addresses that as well, in addition to a number of other hodgepodge hoops topics. You'll enjoy it, no doubt. http://cstvpodcast.cstv.com.edgesuite.net/mensbasketball0708/020813_mbb.mp3 No 00:41:40 Wed, 06 Feb 2013 11:45:12 -0500 CBSSports.com It's another highly enjoyable Wednesday podcast with Goodman and Parrish. The lengthy topics are how college football recruiting differs from college hoops; reactions from Florida's big loss and Michi It's another highly enjoyable Wednesday podcast with Goodman and Parrish. The lengthy topics are how college football recruiting differs from college hoops; reactions from Florida's big loss and Michigan's big win; talk of Blaine Taylor's mid-season firing; and looking at Aaron Craft's game/his pro potential. Beyond that, Goodman complains about his two brand-new TVs, Norlander quizzes the guys on random teams and asks them to project on success or failure, and Parrish and Goodman recap their TV experiences. So much to chat on. It's a quintessential Wednesday's pod, really. ncaa,college,college basketball,florida,ohio state,michigan,sec,big ten,college football It's another highly enjoyable Wednesday podcast with Goodman and Parrish. The lengthy topics are how college football recruiting differs from college hoops; reactions from Florida's big loss and Michigan's big win; talk of Blaine Taylor's mid-season firing; and looking at Aaron Craft's game/his pro potential. Beyond that, Goodman complains about his two brand-new TVs, Norlander quizzes the guys on random teams and asks them to project on success or failure, and Parrish and Goodman recap their TV experiences. So much to chat on. It's a quintessential Wednesday's pod, really. http://cstvpodcast.cstv.com.edgesuite.net/mensbasketball0708/020613_mbb.mp3 No 00:46:55 Mon, 04 Feb 2013 12:49:02 -0500 CBSSports.com One of the pod's best few-times-a-year guests is, of course, Seth Davis. The Sports Illustrated/CBS Sports commentator is a good friend of the pod, and coming off that great Saturday in hoops, punctua One of the pod's best few-times-a-year guests is, of course, Seth Davis. The Sports Illustrated/CBS Sports commentator is a good friend of the pod, and coming off that great Saturday in hoops, punctuated by Michigan-Indiana, well, it was time to get him back on. He and host Matt Norlander recap that game, talk about the Mountain West's vexing problems, address Oklahoma State over Kansas, and get into the possibility of the Final Four losing its lights the way the Super Bowl did. Can you imagine? ncaa,college,college basketball,college hoops,kansas,indiana,michigan,miami,big ten,acc One of the pod's best few-times-a-year guests is, of course, Seth Davis. The Sports Illustrated/CBS Sports commentator is a good friend of the pod, and coming off that great Saturday in hoops, punctuated by Michigan-Indiana, well, it was time to get him back on. He and host Matt Norlander recap that game, talk about the Mountain West's vexing problems, address Oklahoma State over Kansas, and get into the possibility of the Final Four losing its lights the way the Super Bowl did. Can you imagine? http://cstvpodcast.cstv.com.edgesuite.net/mensbasketball0708/020413_mbb.mp3 No 00:39:56 Fri, 01 Feb 2013 11:19:26 -0500 CBSSports.com Since we're smack-dab in the middle of conference season, we're bringing Jay Bilas to talk 100 percent hoops. No NCAA issues or qualms or scolds. This is all basketball. From the big game in Bloomingt Since we're smack-dab in the middle of conference season, we're bringing Jay Bilas to talk 100 percent hoops. No NCAA issues or qualms or scolds. This is all basketball. From the big game in Bloomington Saturday night to Florida's epically good defense to the Atlantic 10's quality to Louisville, Syracuse, the ACC and more. Just good hoop talk. You want that? We thought so. Enjoy. ncaa,college,college basketball,college hoops,florida,sec,louisville,syracuse,miami,acc,big ten,michigan Since we're smack-dab in the middle of conference season, we're bringing Jay Bilas to talk 100 percent hoops. No NCAA issues or qualms or scolds. This is all basketball. From the big game in Bloomington Saturday night to Florida's epically good defense to the Atlantic 10's quality to Louisville, Syracuse, the ACC and more. Just good hoop talk. You want that? We thought so. Enjoy. http://cstvpodcast.cstv.com.edgesuite.net/mensbasketball0708/020113_mbb.mp3 No 00:40:29 Wed, 30 Jan 2013 11:28:50 -0500 CBSSports.com Before we get to the description, an apology for all the laughter that ensues in this episode. This podcast is one of the best we've done so far this season, primarily because it entails Gary Parrish Before we get to the description, an apology for all the laughter that ensues in this episode. This podcast is one of the best we've done so far this season, primarily because it entails Gary Parrish going over his typically Vegas-like trip to Vegas. Accosted by strippers, awkward TV debuts and wearing his CBS jacket to bars for attention. Jeff Goodman joins as usual, and the those two and host Matt Norlander go over Marshall Henderson's latest odd behavior, Kentucky-Ole Miss, NC State, Virginia's tournament chances, and a lot more other random, funny stuff. Goodman's making his TV debut Saturday for Temple-St. Joe's. How much would he have to be paid to ask Phil Martelli on camera about Todd O'Brien? ncaa,college,college basketball,kentucky,ole miss,nc state,college hoops,louisville Before we get to the description, an apology for all the laughter that ensues in this episode. This podcast is one of the best we've done so far this season, primarily because it entails Gary Parrish going over his typically Vegas-like trip to Vegas. Accosted by strippers, awkward TV debuts and wearing his CBS jacket to bars for attention. Jeff Goodman joins as usual, and the those two and host Matt Norlander go over Marshall Henderson's latest odd behavior, Kentucky-Ole Miss, NC State, Virginia's tournament chances, and a lot more other random, funny stuff. Goodman's making his TV debut Saturday for Temple-St. Joe's. How much would he have to be paid to ask Phil Martelli on camera about Todd O'Brien? http://cstvpodcast.cstv.com.edgesuite.net/mensbasketball0708/013013_mbb.mp3 No 00:40:56 Mon, 28 Jan 2013 10:46:40 -0500 CBSSports.com We bring him on once a month, he's CBSSports.com's most beloved bro: Jeff Borzello. Jeff had an epic write-up of the GIF seen 'round the country Saturday night, when Marshall Henderson taunted Auburn We bring him on once a month, he's CBSSports.com's most beloved bro: Jeff Borzello. Jeff had an epic write-up of the GIF seen 'round the country Saturday night, when Marshall Henderson taunted Auburn fans into hysteria. On Monday's podcast he and host Matt Norlander discuss Henderson plenty but also look back at a funky and fun weekend in hoops. The guys hop about plenty of topics, from Florida to Minnesota to Louisville to Kansas to bats taunting players in games and Borzello's utter lack of desire to find a hobby. ncaa,college,college basketball,marshall henderson,ole miss,florida,sec,louisville,kansas We bring him on once a month, he's CBSSports.com's most beloved bro: Jeff Borzello. Jeff had an epic write-up of the GIF seen 'round the country Saturday night, when Marshall Henderson taunted Auburn fans into hysteria. On Monday's podcast he and host Matt Norlander discuss Henderson plenty but also look back at a funky and fun weekend in hoops. The guys hop about plenty of topics, from Florida to Minnesota to Louisville to Kansas to bats taunting players in games and Borzello's utter lack of desire to find a hobby. http://cstvpodcast.cstv.com.edgesuite.net/mensbasketball0708/012813_mbb.mp3 No 00:43:42 Fri, 25 Jan 2013 09:30:08 -0500 CBSSports.com January on the whole has brought about a lot of NCAA news, most of it controversial. It's time to sit down and sort out the timeline on a lot of this stuff. In addition to that, there's debate over th January on the whole has brought about a lot of NCAA news, most of it controversial. It's time to sit down and sort out the timeline on a lot of this stuff. In addition to that, there's debate over the good and purpose of the NCAA at this point, whether its president, Mark Emmert, has already proven he's not the man for the job, and how the organization should actually be applauded for some of the recent action in the Miami investigation. Yes, we're serious. John Infante comes back on to clear up any confusion you might have. He's the best voice on there on NCAA clarity. ncaa,college,college basketball,miami,missouri January on the whole has brought about a lot of NCAA news, most of it controversial. It's time to sit down and sort out the timeline on a lot of this stuff. In addition to that, there's debate over the good and purpose of the NCAA at this point, whether its president, Mark Emmert, has already proven he's not the man for the job, and how the organization should actually be applauded for some of the recent action in the Miami investigation. Yes, we're serious. John Infante comes back on to clear up any confusion you might have. He's the best voice on there on NCAA clarity. http://cstvpodcast.cstv.com.edgesuite.net/mensbasketball0708/012513_mbb.mp3 No 00:37:58 Wed, 23 Jan 2013 11:28:32 -0500 CBSSports.com So for a while now Jeff Goodman and Gary Parrish have been teasing host Matt Norlander to buck up and sing something on the podcast -- live. Finally, that day has come. Be kind on our humble host as h So for a while now Jeff Goodman and Gary Parrish have been teasing host Matt Norlander to buck up and sing something on the podcast -- live. Finally, that day has come. Be kind on our humble host as his dainty voice tries to get through a few tunes without cracking. A little acoustic guitar to open and close the show sandwiches a whole bunch of hoops talk today, most notably centering around the struggles of Kentucky and North Carolina State. The guys also get into the details and logistics of Frank Haith's future, now that the Missouri coach could be handed a notice of allegations by the NCAA any hour now. All this plus the usual hodgepodge of hoops banter mixed in. Enjoy! ncaa,kentucky,college basketball,nc state,louisville,college hoops,basketball,missouri,frank haith So for a while now Jeff Goodman and Gary Parrish have been teasing host Matt Norlander to buck up and sing something on the podcast -- live. Finally, that day has come. Be kind on our humble host as his dainty voice tries to get through a few tunes without cracking. A little acoustic guitar to open and close the show sandwiches a whole bunch of hoops talk today, most notably centering around the struggles of Kentucky and North Carolina State. The guys also get into the details and logistics of Frank Haith's future, now that the Missouri coach could be handed a notice of allegations by the NCAA any hour now. All this plus the usual hodgepodge of hoops banter mixed in. Enjoy! http://cstvpodcast.cstv.com.edgesuite.net/mensbasketball0708/012313_mbb.mp3 No 00:51:38 Mon, 21 Jan 2013 01:11:47 -0500 CBSSports.com We're thrilled to finally bring on one of the rising stars of TV and online media, Bomani Jones. Jones is based in the North Carolina Triangle area and is well-versed in college hoops, even though you We're thrilled to finally bring on one of the rising stars of TV and online media, Bomani Jones. Jones is based in the North Carolina Triangle area and is well-versed in college hoops, even though you might know him better as a national commentator of sorts. He comes on to discuss why college basketball is fun but frustrating in the modern era; his strange hesitation to embrace Billy Donovan; why Charles Barkley's recent comments about college basketball were right; and of course a reaction and discussion about Gonzaga and Butler after those two played the best game of the season on Saturday. ncaa,basketball,college,college basketball,gonzaga,butler,nc state,duke,north carolina,unc,kentucky,nba We're thrilled to finally bring on one of the rising stars of TV and online media, Bomani Jones. Jones is based in the North Carolina Triangle area and is well-versed in college hoops, even though you might know him better as a national commentator of sorts. He comes on to discuss why college basketball is fun but frustrating in the modern era; his strange hesitation to embrace Billy Donovan; why Charles Barkley's recent comments about college basketball were right; and of course a reaction and discussion about Gonzaga and Butler after those two played the best game of the season on Saturday. http://cstvpodcast.cstv.com.edgesuite.net/mensbasketball0708/012113_mbb.mp3 No 00:40:37 Fri, 18 Jan 2013 12:46:07 -0500 CBSSports.com While Manti Te'o's fake dead girlfriend and Lance Armstrong's real lies occupied most of the sports news this week, college basketball was busy getting better and better. ESPN.com's Eamonn Brennan com While Manti Te'o's fake dead girlfriend and Lance Armstrong's real lies occupied most of the sports news this week, college basketball was busy getting better and better. ESPN.com's Eamonn Brennan comes back on the podcast to chitchat about a number of random hoops topics. This really is an audio buffet of basketball, an assortment of topics that covers a wide range of teams, player, trends and the best of what's to come: Saturday's games. Have you seen the schedule? It's loaded, the best single-day slate we've had so far this season. Enjoy the podcast, then enjoy the games. college,basketball,college basketball,ncaa,ncaa basketball,indiana,michigan,big ten,butler,gonzaga,florida,sec While Manti Te'o's fake dead girlfriend and Lance Armstrong's real lies occupied most of the sports news this week, college basketball was busy getting better and better. ESPN.com's Eamonn Brennan comes back on the podcast to chitchat about a number of random hoops topics. This really is an audio buffet of basketball, an assortment of topics that covers a wide range of teams, player, trends and the best of what's to come: Saturday's games. Have you seen the schedule? It's loaded, the best single-day slate we've had so far this season. Enjoy the podcast, then enjoy the games. http://cstvpodcast.cstv.com.edgesuite.net/mensbasketball0708/011813_mbb.mp3 No 00:33:28 Wed, 16 Jan 2013 09:57:41 -0500 CBSSports.com A riveting Tuesday night of hoops and the fact icy weather conditions stranded Gary Parrish in Memphis led the trio to record their annual Wednesday podcast late on Tuesday. Parrish, Jeff Goodman and A riveting Tuesday night of hoops and the fact icy weather conditions stranded Gary Parrish in Memphis led the trio to record their annual Wednesday podcast late on Tuesday. Parrish, Jeff Goodman and host Matt Norlander go over the Wisconsin-Indiana game, Kentucky's issues continuing, the Ole Miss-Vandy ending to regulation which is one of the craziest sequences of the season so far. And in between all that, the guys go off the board here and there with random hoops topics. It's everything you've come to expect from the hump day version of the podcast. ncaa,basketball,college,college basketball,indiana,big ten,minnesota,wisconsin,kentucky, A riveting Tuesday night of hoops and the fact icy weather conditions stranded Gary Parrish in Memphis led the trio to record their annual Wednesday podcast late on Tuesday. Parrish, Jeff Goodman and host Matt Norlander go over the Wisconsin-Indiana game, Kentucky's issues continuing, the Ole Miss-Vandy ending to regulation which is one of the craziest sequences of the season so far. And in between all that, the guys go off the board here and there with random hoops topics. It's everything you've come to expect from the hump day version of the podcast. http://cstvpodcast.cstv.com.edgesuite.net/mensbasketball0708/011613_mbb.mp3 No 00:40:07 Mon, 14 Jan 2013 11:13:16 -0500 CBSSports.com With Duke falling at N.C. State and Michigan falling at Ohio State, college basketball is without any undefeated teams. As of Jan. 14, that's earlier than usual, and on today's podcast host Matt Norla With Duke falling at N.C. State and Michigan falling at Ohio State, college basketball is without any undefeated teams. As of Jan. 14, that's earlier than usual, and on today's podcast host Matt Norlander explains why. Matt brings on NBCSports.com's Rob Dauster to recap a pretty thorough weekend of hoops, including Kentucky's startling home loss to Texas A&M, UCLA's surge -- which the guys remain cautious about -- and why the Big Ten should end up as a toss-up when Michigan and Indiana play on the last day of the regular season. Plus: nostalgia over Big Monday, which begins tonight, Jan. 14, and will be the last true season of Big Monday as we know it. ncaa,basketball,college,college basketball,big east,big 12,indiana,big ten,minnesota,michigan,ohio state,kentucky With Duke falling at N.C. State and Michigan falling at Ohio State, college basketball is without any undefeated teams. As of Jan. 14, that's earlier than usual, and on today's podcast host Matt Norlander explains why. Matt brings on NBCSports.com's Rob Dauster to recap a pretty thorough weekend of hoops, including Kentucky's startling home loss to Texas A&M, UCLA's surge -- which the guys remain cautious about -- and why the Big Ten should end up as a toss-up when Michigan and Indiana play on the last day of the regular season. Plus: nostalgia over Big Monday, which begins tonight, Jan. 14, and will be the last true season of Big Monday as we know it. http://cstvpodcast.cstv.com.edgesuite.net/mensbasketball0708/011413_mbb.mp3 No 00:40:20 Fri, 11 Jan 2013 10:42:37 -0500 CBSSports.com Should Carolina fans now be concerned this team won't make the tournament? "Yeah, I think so," Fraschilla tells host Matt Norlander on today's podcast. Fraschilla is one of the best color analysts in Should Carolina fans now be concerned this team won't make the tournament? "Yeah, I think so," Fraschilla tells host Matt Norlander on today's podcast. Fraschilla is one of the best color analysts in hoops -- at any level. He's back on to discuss UNC's issues, but also get into a bevy of topics: Ben McLemore, Jeff Withey, Kansas as a whole, some draft talk and how he preps for games. It's a really good podcast for any fan of college hoops who follows the sport with earnest interest. Enjoy it, and enjoy your weekend, everybody. college,basketball,college basketball,ncaa,duke,unc,michigan state,minnesota,hoops,kentucky,big 12 Should Carolina fans now be concerned this team won't make the tournament? "Yeah, I think so," Fraschilla tells host Matt Norlander on today's podcast. Fraschilla is one of the best color analysts in hoops -- at any level. He's back on to discuss UNC's issues, but also get into a bevy of topics: Ben McLemore, Jeff Withey, Kansas as a whole, some draft talk and how he preps for games. It's a really good podcast for any fan of college hoops who follows the sport with earnest interest. Enjoy it, and enjoy your weekend, everybody. http://cstvpodcast.cstv.com.edgesuite.net/mensbasketball0708/011113_mbb.mp3 No 00:36:57 Wed, 09 Jan 2013 11:50:56 -0500 CBSSports.com The season's now half done, if you can believe. Yes, already. Today's podcast has the usual triumvirate of Matt Norlander, Jeff Goodman and Gary Parrish. The fellas discuss the season so far and look The season's now half done, if you can believe. Yes, already. Today's podcast has the usual triumvirate of Matt Norlander, Jeff Goodman and Gary Parrish. The fellas discuss the season so far and look ahead to the upcoming weeks. Why doesn't college hoops have a player who is the face of the sport this year? Do you know how long it's been since that was the case? Will we get one? Elsewhere, there are four undefeated teams left, and we're thinking the last one standing will be ... Wyoming? Plus, bar fights, fear of the flu and peer pressure on Norlander to start serenading the podcasts with his acoustic guitar and lilting voice. ncaa,college,college basketball,arizona,duke,michigan,wyoming,basketball,north carolina state The season's now half done, if you can believe. Yes, already. Today's podcast has the usual triumvirate of Matt Norlander, Jeff Goodman and Gary Parrish. The fellas discuss the season so far and look ahead to the upcoming weeks. Why doesn't college hoops have a player who is the face of the sport this year? Do you know how long it's been since that was the case? Will we get one? Elsewhere, there are four undefeated teams left, and we're thinking the last one standing will be ... Wyoming? Plus, bar fights, fear of the flu and peer pressure on Norlander to start serenading the podcasts with his acoustic guitar and lilting voice. http://cstvpodcast.cstv.com.edgesuite.net/mensbasketball0708/010913_mbb.mp3 No 00:41:01 Mon, 07 Jan 2013 12:30:34 -0500 CBSSports.com I like to refer to Gottlieb's appearances as the Allman Bros. versions of the Eye On podcasts. We burn long. It's a building jam. Today's episode is nearly an hour and it's really, really good. From t I like to refer to Gottlieb's appearances as the Allman Bros. versions of the Eye On podcasts. We burn long. It's a building jam. Today's episode is nearly an hour and it's really, really good. From things we saw over the weekend to the transfer rule that could change college hoops to hot women we see on airplanes. And then UCLA, Syracuse, Ohio State. And the BCS national title game. Stuffed pod. Enjoy! ncaa,college,college football,college basketball,eva mendes,ohio state,syracuse,ucla,gonzaga,illinois,arizona,vcu I like to refer to Gottlieb's appearances as the Allman Bros. versions of the Eye On podcasts. We burn long. It's a building jam. Today's episode is nearly an hour and it's really, really good. From things we saw over the weekend to the transfer rule that could change college hoops to hot women we see on airplanes. And then UCLA, Syracuse, Ohio State. And the BCS national title game. Stuffed pod. Enjoy! http://cstvpodcast.cstv.com.edgesuite.net/mensbasketball0708/010713_mbb.mp3 No 00:55:41 Fri, 04 Jan 2013 11:17:12 -0500 CBSSports.com One of the best under-40 writers in America today is Will Leitch. The contributing editor for New York Magazine also writes for Sports on Earth. He's the guy who started Deadspin -- wow -- almost eigh One of the best under-40 writers in America today is Will Leitch. The contributing editor for New York Magazine also writes for Sports on Earth. He's the guy who started Deadspin -- wow -- almost eight years ago now. He also happens to be a huge college hoops guy. He's been on the podcast before, and we're bringing him back on to talk about that ridiculous/unfair ending to Colorado-Arizona; the Big Ten's utter domination that lies ahead; why Brandon Paul is the feast-or-famine character in college hoops this year; why college basketball needs to stop being labeled as a niche sport; and some movie chatter, as Will also writes about movies each week for Gawker. You're gonna love his enthusiasm, I guarantee it. ncaa,college,college basketball,big ten,illinois,arizona,colorado,indiana,ohio state,movies,oscars One of the best under-40 writers in America today is Will Leitch. The contributing editor for New York Magazine also writes for Sports on Earth. He's the guy who started Deadspin -- wow -- almost eight years ago now. He also happens to be a huge college hoops guy. He's been on the podcast before, and we're bringing him back on to talk about that ridiculous/unfair ending to Colorado-Arizona; the Big Ten's utter domination that lies ahead; why Brandon Paul is the feast-or-famine character in college hoops this year; why college basketball needs to stop being labeled as a niche sport; and some movie chatter, as Will also writes about movies each week for Gawker. You're gonna love his enthusiasm, I guarantee it. http://cstvpodcast.cstv.com.edgesuite.net/mensbasketball0708/010413_mbb.mp3 No 00:44:54 Wed, 02 Jan 2013 11:42:06 -0500 CBSSports.com After a banner year of Wednesday podcasts in 2012, the first Norlander/Goodman/Parrish midweek show of 2013 picks up where they left off. If you're a subscriber, you know what that means. If not, get After a banner year of Wednesday podcasts in 2012, the first Norlander/Goodman/Parrish midweek show of 2013 picks up where they left off. If you're a subscriber, you know what that means. If not, get on board now. With league play underway across the country, it's time to assess which conferences are in bad shape -- and unfortunately there are a few of them. More than we'd like to believe. The guys also run down the Player of the Year race as it stands now, and go over how they rang in the new year Monday night. Thankfully, Parrish did not pass out in a ditch nor was he stranded in a random town. In other words: a disappointing victory. ncaa,college,college basketball,ncaa basketball,memphis,kentucky,louisville,duke,acc,big east,sec After a banner year of Wednesday podcasts in 2012, the first Norlander/Goodman/Parrish midweek show of 2013 picks up where they left off. If you're a subscriber, you know what that means. If not, get on board now. With league play underway across the country, it's time to assess which conferences are in bad shape -- and unfortunately there are a few of them. More than we'd like to believe. The guys also run down the Player of the Year race as it stands now, and go over how they rang in the new year Monday night. Thankfully, Parrish did not pass out in a ditch nor was he stranded in a random town. In other words: a disappointing victory. http://cstvpodcast.cstv.com.edgesuite.net/mensbasketball0708/010213_mbb.mp3 No 00:40:22 Mon, 31 Dec 2012 15:15:11 -0500 CBSSports.com It's our year-end podcast, one with a lot of hoop talk, specifically about the ACC. But some New Year's plans and best-of music chatter, too. Two of the smartest and sharpest guys in ACC territory joi It's our year-end podcast, one with a lot of hoop talk, specifically about the ACC. But some New Year's plans and best-of music chatter, too. Two of the smartest and sharpest guys in ACC territory join host Matt Norlander for 2012's ultimate episode. Jim Young and Joe Ovies have a great rapport -- one that might even rival Goodman and Parrish's Wednesday editions? You be the judge. Enjoy talk on all things Duke, UNC, Maryland, N.C. State, Jack White, Japandroids, Frank Ocean and ... giant acorns? ncaa,college,college basketball,ncaa basketball,north carolina,duke,maryland,music,frank ocean It's our year-end podcast, one with a lot of hoop talk, specifically about the ACC. But some New Year's plans and best-of music chatter, too. Two of the smartest and sharpest guys in ACC territory join host Matt Norlander for 2012's ultimate episode. Jim Young and Joe Ovies have a great rapport -- one that might even rival Goodman and Parrish's Wednesday editions? You be the judge. Enjoy talk on all things Duke, UNC, Maryland, N.C. State, Jack White, Japandroids, Frank Ocean and ... giant acorns? http://cstvpodcast.cstv.com.edgesuite.net/mensbasketball0708/123112_mbb.mp3 No 00:43:47 Fri, 28 Dec 2012 11:27:58 -0500 CBSSports.com There is no national writer who knows UK vs. UL better than Yahoo Sports' Pat Forde. He's been to about 25 of of these games, and being based in Louisville, Forde knows the programs as well as any nat There is no national writer who knows UK vs. UL better than Yahoo Sports' Pat Forde. He's been to about 25 of of these games, and being based in Louisville, Forde knows the programs as well as any national scribe. He comes back on the podcast to look back on what's made the clash so great, what's on the table/on the line for Saturday's game, plus an examination of Louisville and Kentucky's seasons so far. Beyond that, Pat was the one who broke the Myck Kabongo news last week, so he goes into the details of that and his opinion on the reduced suspension (23 games). And I wonder: is it better as a writer to cover the Final Four or the BCS title game? I've never done the latter, so Pat clues me in. ncaa,college,college basketball,ncaa basketball,texas,louisville,kentucky,ucla,indiana,butler There is no national writer who knows UK vs. UL better than Yahoo Sports' Pat Forde. He's been to about 25 of of these games, and being based in Louisville, Forde knows the programs as well as any national scribe. He comes back on the podcast to look back on what's made the clash so great, what's on the table/on the line for Saturday's game, plus an examination of Louisville and Kentucky's seasons so far. Beyond that, Pat was the one who broke the Myck Kabongo news last week, so he goes into the details of that and his opinion on the reduced suspension (23 games). And I wonder: is it better as a writer to cover the Final Four or the BCS title game? I've never done the latter, so Pat clues me in. http://cstvpodcast.cstv.com.edgesuite.net/mensbasketball0708/122812_mbb.mp3 No 00:32:12 Wed, 26 Dec 2012 11:48:18 -0500 CBSSports.com To all who celebrate Christmas, we hope you had a good one. The podcast remains broadcast as schedule, meaning the Wednesday edition has Jeff Goodman and Gary Parrish back on to quibble with each othe To all who celebrate Christmas, we hope you had a good one. The podcast remains broadcast as schedule, meaning the Wednesday edition has Jeff Goodman and Gary Parrish back on to quibble with each other in between host Matt Norlander playing referee. In today's ep we look ahead to four really good games forthcoming this weekend, but also talk about that great Christmas night game between Arizona and San Diego State, in addition to forecasting which teams are most likely to turn it around -- or not grow all that much -- once the new year gets here. ncaa,college,college basketball,arizona,san diego state,missouri,louisville,kentucky,baylor,gonzaga To all who celebrate Christmas, we hope you had a good one. The podcast remains broadcast as schedule, meaning the Wednesday edition has Jeff Goodman and Gary Parrish back on to quibble with each other in between host Matt Norlander playing referee. In today's ep we look ahead to four really good games forthcoming this weekend, but also talk about that great Christmas night game between Arizona and San Diego State, in addition to forecasting which teams are most likely to turn it around -- or not grow all that much -- once the new year gets here. http://cstvpodcast.cstv.com.edgesuite.net/mensbasketball0708/122612_mbb.mp3 No 00:37:42 Mon, 24 Dec 2012 12:38:07 -0500 CBSSports.com We don't take the holidays off here. If you're travelling to and fro this Christmas season, take the time to listen to Monday's podcast, which brings back on CBSSports.com's Jeff Borzello. He and host We don't take the holidays off here. If you're travelling to and fro this Christmas season, take the time to listen to Monday's podcast, which brings back on CBSSports.com's Jeff Borzello. He and host Matt Norlander go over the big things that happened in hoops this weekend, plus look at which undefeated team will be the last one standing, which teams are now officially over and underrated. And of course, we must talk Christmas songs. The best and the worst. The ones you can't avoid, the ones people are now enjoying ironically. 'Tis the season for it all. Merry Christmas to you and yours. ncaa,college,college basketball,christmas,syracuse,duke,michigan,arizona,missouri, We don't take the holidays off here. If you're travelling to and fro this Christmas season, take the time to listen to Monday's podcast, which brings back on CBSSports.com's Jeff Borzello. He and host Matt Norlander go over the big things that happened in hoops this weekend, plus look at which undefeated team will be the last one standing, which teams are now officially over and underrated. And of course, we must talk Christmas songs. The best and the worst. The ones you can't avoid, the ones people are now enjoying ironically. 'Tis the season for it all. Merry Christmas to you and yours. http://cstvpodcast.cstv.com.edgesuite.net/mensbasketball0708/122412_mbb.mp3 No 00:46:37 Thu, 20 Dec 2012 23:55:26 -0500 CBSSports.com As CBS Sports' lead college basketball color commentator, Clark Kellogg gets to guide you through a lot of games but you don't often hear him opine on bigger issues in hoops. That's why we love gettin As CBS Sports' lead college basketball color commentator, Clark Kellogg gets to guide you through a lot of games but you don't often hear him opine on bigger issues in hoops. That's why we love getting him on the pod. Clark's one of the nicest guys in the business, but this podcast takes a heated turn. Kellogg doesn't find much sympathy for Myck Kabongo's situation; listen to hear why. Beyond that, he addresses the first six weeks of the season so far, the big Kansas-Ohio State game he's calling this weekend, and why on earth he wore a straw hat to his commitment press conference in 1979. ncaa,college,college basketball,basketball,texas,kansas,ohio state,duke As CBS Sports' lead college basketball color commentator, Clark Kellogg gets to guide you through a lot of games but you don't often hear him opine on bigger issues in hoops. That's why we love getting him on the pod. Clark's one of the nicest guys in the business, but this podcast takes a heated turn. Kellogg doesn't find much sympathy for Myck Kabongo's situation; listen to hear why. Beyond that, he addresses the first six weeks of the season so far, the big Kansas-Ohio State game he's calling this weekend, and why on earth he wore a straw hat to his commitment press conference in 1979. http://cstvpodcast.cstv.com.edgesuite.net/mensbasketball0708/122112_mbb.mp3 No 00:34:52 Wed, 19 Dec 2012 11:48:25 -0500 CBSSports.com With Jim Boeheim notching win No. 900 this week, we have to look back on his career and see where he stands among the all-time greats. There's a good horde who thinks Boeheim and Syracuse are overrate With Jim Boeheim notching win No. 900 this week, we have to look back on his career and see where he stands among the all-time greats. There's a good horde who thinks Boeheim and Syracuse are overrated. Interesting. What about Jeff Goodman and Gary Parrish? It's Wednesday, so they're back on to talk about it with host Matt Norlander. Beyond Boeheim, the guys run through a slew of topics in the lead-up to Christmas. ncaa,basketball,college,college basketball,ncaa basketabll,syracuse,jim boeheim,memphis,florida,arizona With Jim Boeheim notching win No. 900 this week, we have to look back on his career and see where he stands among the all-time greats. There's a good horde who thinks Boeheim and Syracuse are overrated. Interesting. What about Jeff Goodman and Gary Parrish? It's Wednesday, so they're back on to talk about it with host Matt Norlander. Beyond Boeheim, the guys run through a slew of topics in the lead-up to Christmas. http://cstvpodcast.cstv.com.edgesuite.net/mensbasketball0708/121912_mbb.mp3 No 00:34:38 Tue, 18 Dec 2012 10:06:29 -0500 CBSSports.com Nate Silver's name became ubiqutious in the lead-up to the 2012 election. His Five Thirty Eight blog tracked the polling data from across the country and deduced long before that first Tuesday in Nove Nate Silver's name became ubiqutious in the lead-up to the 2012 election. His Five Thirty Eight blog tracked the polling data from across the country and deduced long before that first Tuesday in November that Barack Obama would have a steady victory. This made him a sworn enemy to some and a nerd hero to others. But Nate's been on this pod before. He knows sports -- and he loves college hoops. He had a recent piece on realignment go up, so now that the presidential push has simmered, what better time to get him back on to discuss why he likes the Catholic 7 breaking up the Big East. Plus: drunken Nate Silver blackjack stories. I think that's tease enough. ncaa,basketball,college,college basketball,nate silver,big east,realignment,atlantic 10 Nate Silver's name became ubiqutious in the lead-up to the 2012 election. His Five Thirty Eight blog tracked the polling data from across the country and deduced long before that first Tuesday in November that Barack Obama would have a steady victory. This made him a sworn enemy to some and a nerd hero to others. But Nate's been on this pod before. He knows sports -- and he loves college hoops. He had a recent piece on realignment go up, so now that the presidential push has simmered, what better time to get him back on to discuss why he likes the Catholic 7 breaking up the Big East. Plus: drunken Nate Silver blackjack stories. I think that's tease enough. http://cstvpodcast.cstv.com.edgesuite.net/mensbasketball0708/121812_mbb.mp3 No 00:37:11 Mon, 17 Dec 2012 13:13:04 -0500 CBSSports.com The tragedy at Sandy Hook Elementary School has rightfully overtaken most everyone's attention in recent days. We couldn't have a podcast without addressing the issue, if only for a few minutes. The s The tragedy at Sandy Hook Elementary School has rightfully overtaken most everyone's attention in recent days. We couldn't have a podcast without addressing the issue, if only for a few minutes. The start is a quick dash of silence, and it's bookended with a 27-second silent outro, recognizing the 27 victims of the tragedy. Aside from the somber news, we do get to the hoops. USA Today's Nicole Auerbach is back on the show. She was at the Butler-Indiana game, and what a great distraction that was. She's also spent a lot of time with Xavier and Butler recently, so we've gotta look at how/when those teams could leave the A10 for the Catholic 7's new union. Plus: an infamous anniversary coming in college hoops this week. ncaa,basketball,college,college basketball,indiana,butler,big east,atlantic 10,newtown,sandy hook The tragedy at Sandy Hook Elementary School has rightfully overtaken most everyone's attention in recent days. We couldn't have a podcast without addressing the issue, if only for a few minutes. The start is a quick dash of silence, and it's bookended with a 27-second silent outro, recognizing the 27 victims of the tragedy. Aside from the somber news, we do get to the hoops. USA Today's Nicole Auerbach is back on the show. She was at the Butler-Indiana game, and what a great distraction that was. She's also spent a lot of time with Xavier and Butler recently, so we've gotta look at how/when those teams could leave the A10 for the Catholic 7's new union. Plus: an infamous anniversary coming in college hoops this week. http://cstvpodcast.cstv.com.edgesuite.net/mensbasketball0708/121712_mbb.mp3 No 00:30:41 Fri, 14 Dec 2012 10:03:38 -0500 CBSSports.com New headlines and more decisions regarding the future of the demolished Big East are coming in by the hour. But the biggest piece of news is the Catholic 7's decision to detach from the league and sta New headlines and more decisions regarding the future of the demolished Big East are coming in by the hour. But the biggest piece of news is the Catholic 7's decision to detach from the league and start their own conference. How can that happen? When will it happen? This pod dives deep into that, but SI.com's Andy Glockner joins the show to talk other topics, too. We just can't stick to realignment, purely. So how about the odds Coach K retires with an unbreakable record? And what are Andy's biggest impressions of the season so far, now that we're more than a month in? ncaa,basketball,college,college basketball,duke,big east,uconn New headlines and more decisions regarding the future of the demolished Big East are coming in by the hour. But the biggest piece of news is the Catholic 7's decision to detach from the league and start their own conference. How can that happen? When will it happen? This pod dives deep into that, but SI.com's Andy Glockner joins the show to talk other topics, too. We just can't stick to realignment, purely. So how about the odds Coach K retires with an unbreakable record? And what are Andy's biggest impressions of the season so far, now that we're more than a month in? http://cstvpodcast.cstv.com.edgesuite.net/mensbasketball0708/121412_mbb.mp3 No 00:40:21 Wed, 12 Dec 2012 11:37:47 -0500 CBSSports.com A Wednesday pod means Parrish and Goodman are back on the show. This one's festive, and by festive we mean plenty of insults, laments about Christmas traditions and the aforementioned two lambasting N A Wednesday pod means Parrish and Goodman are back on the show. This one's festive, and by festive we mean plenty of insults, laments about Christmas traditions and the aforementioned two lambasting Norlander for his love of Christmas. After the holiday talk, the fellas discuss where we're currently at with the Big East, and why the league's viability is threatened. They also pick five teams to evaluate one month through the season, picking apart who should continue to win big and who might be trending down as we head into 2013. ncaa,basketball,college basketball,college,oklahoma state,acc,big east,michigan state,maryland A Wednesday pod means Parrish and Goodman are back on the show. This one's festive, and by festive we mean plenty of insults, laments about Christmas traditions and the aforementioned two lambasting Norlander for his love of Christmas. After the holiday talk, the fellas discuss where we're currently at with the Big East, and why the league's viability is threatened. They also pick five teams to evaluate one month through the season, picking apart who should continue to win big and who might be trending down as we head into 2013. http://cstvpodcast.cstv.com.edgesuite.net/mensbasketball0708/121212_mbb.mp3 No 00:38:42 Mon, 10 Dec 2012 11:02:44 -0500 CBSSports.com This is a notable day in our podcast's history. I've long waited and hoped to get this man on the show -- and it's finally here. Bill Raftery is a rarity in that he's one of a handful of American spor This is a notable day in our podcast's history. I've long waited and hoped to get this man on the show -- and it's finally here. Bill Raftery is a rarity in that he's one of a handful of American sports broadcasters who's beloved by about 99 percent of sports fans. Find someone who doesn't like Raftery and you'll find someone who doesn't enjoy the whimsy nature of life. I brought Bill on to talk more about himself than any current college hoops story lines. Hopefully it's the first of many future appearances. ncaa,basketball,college,college basketball,college hoops,bill raftery,espn,cbs This is a notable day in our podcast's history. I've long waited and hoped to get this man on the show -- and it's finally here. Bill Raftery is a rarity in that he's one of a handful of American sports broadcasters who's beloved by about 99 percent of sports fans. Find someone who doesn't like Raftery and you'll find someone who doesn't enjoy the whimsy nature of life. I brought Bill on to talk more about himself than any current college hoops story lines. Hopefully it's the first of many future appearances. http://cstvpodcast.cstv.com.edgesuite.net/mensbasketball0708/121012_mbb.mp3 No 00:26:35 Fri, 07 Dec 2012 12:35:33 -0500 CBSSports.com One of the sports blogosphere's biggest voices is Jason McIntyre, he of TheBigLead.com. He's been on the podcast before and he always brings an engaging fight to the fold. McIntyre joins Matt Norlande One of the sports blogosphere's biggest voices is Jason McIntyre, he of TheBigLead.com. He's been on the podcast before and he always brings an engaging fight to the fold. McIntyre joins Matt Norlander to debate why holding four games at once at Cowboys Stadium is a horrible idea -- or a really good one. Additionally, discourse is had over college basketball's start to its season, a second chance on picking Final Four teams, the forecast on Duke and bachelor party plans. Really good for a Friday listen, we promise. college,basketball,college basketball,ncaa,duke,unc,michigan state,hoops,kentucky,ohio state,michigan One of the sports blogosphere's biggest voices is Jason McIntyre, he of TheBigLead.com. He's been on the podcast before and he always brings an engaging fight to the fold. McIntyre joins Matt Norlander to debate why holding four games at once at Cowboys Stadium is a horrible idea -- or a really good one. Additionally, discourse is had over college basketball's start to its season, a second chance on picking Final Four teams, the forecast on Duke and bachelor party plans. Really good for a Friday listen, we promise. http://cstvpodcast.cstv.com.edgesuite.net/mensbasketball0708/120712_mbb.mp3 No 00:38:12 Wed, 05 Dec 2012 10:38:34 -0500 CBSSports.com We're always willing to do the podcast whenever, wherever, just for you. Today's ep was recorded after 1 a.m. in an empty Madison Square Garden. The troika talks the delicate UConn situation, the inab We're always willing to do the podcast whenever, wherever, just for you. Today's ep was recorded after 1 a.m. in an empty Madison Square Garden. The troika talks the delicate UConn situation, the inability of Kentucky to win it all, Rick Majerus' Hall of Fame chances, Rick Barnes' security at Texas and N.C. State's overrated nature. college,basketball,college basketball,ncaa,rick majerus,n.c. state,texas,uconn,kentucky We're always willing to do the podcast whenever, wherever, just for you. Today's ep was recorded after 1 a.m. in an empty Madison Square Garden. The troika talks the delicate UConn situation, the inability of Kentucky to win it all, Rick Majerus' Hall of Fame chances, Rick Barnes' security at Texas and N.C. State's overrated nature. http://cstvpodcast.cstv.com.edgesuite.net/mensbasketball0708/120512_mbb.mp3 No 00:36:32 Mon, 03 Dec 2012 01:10:46 -0500 CBSSports.com It was a heavy weekend in college hoops. Rick Majerus, the coaching great, died at 64. The sport is still reeling from the news, and this podcast delves deep into the complicated man he was. Host Matt It was a heavy weekend in college hoops. Rick Majerus, the coaching great, died at 64. The sport is still reeling from the news, and this podcast delves deep into the complicated man he was. Host Matt Norlander brings back CBS Sports' Doug Gottlieb to get into the interesting, brilliant, funny, angry, complex and hypocritical facets of a man who was forced away from the game because he lived a lifestyle filled with too much food. It's one of our longest podcasts to date. The first half is dedicated to Majerus stories, and the second discusses everything from Kentucky's stumbles to UCLA's issues to Indiana vs. Duke and the sleeper teams sprouting up in the distance. college,basketball,college basketball,ncaa,rick majerus,ucla,kentucky,duke,indiana,missouri It was a heavy weekend in college hoops. Rick Majerus, the coaching great, died at 64. The sport is still reeling from the news, and this podcast delves deep into the complicated man he was. Host Matt Norlander brings back CBS Sports' Doug Gottlieb to get into the interesting, brilliant, funny, angry, complex and hypocritical facets of a man who was forced away from the game because he lived a lifestyle filled with too much food. It's one of our longest podcasts to date. The first half is dedicated to Majerus stories, and the second discusses everything from Kentucky's stumbles to UCLA's issues to Indiana vs. Duke and the sleeper teams sprouting up in the distance. http://cstvpodcast.cstv.com.edgesuite.net/mensbasketball0708/120312_mbb.mp3 No 00:54:47 Fri, 30 Nov 2012 11:56:45 -0500 CBSSports.com We really going to start panicking about Kentucky? Maybe we won't, but some Kentucky fans have. We were warned this might happen, so let's talk about it. CBS Sports analyst and Sports Illustrated's Se We really going to start panicking about Kentucky? Maybe we won't, but some Kentucky fans have. We were warned this might happen, so let's talk about it. CBS Sports analyst and Sports Illustrated's Seth Davis makes his 2012-13 season debut on the pod, talking UK, Duke, Michael Dixon's departure from Missouri and UCLA. If you don't already, follow the man on Twitter and be sure to check out his weekly Hoop Thoughts column on SI.com. college,basketball,college basketball,ncaa,ucla,duke,missouri,kentucky,sec,florida We really going to start panicking about Kentucky? Maybe we won't, but some Kentucky fans have. We were warned this might happen, so let's talk about it. CBS Sports analyst and Sports Illustrated's Seth Davis makes his 2012-13 season debut on the pod, talking UK, Duke, Michael Dixon's departure from Missouri and UCLA. If you don't already, follow the man on Twitter and be sure to check out his weekly Hoop Thoughts column on SI.com. http://cstvpodcast.cstv.com.edgesuite.net/mensbasketball0708/113012_mbb.mp3 No 00:34:43 Wed, 28 Nov 2012 10:21:46 -0500 CBSSports.com Round and round that realignment carousel goes. Wednesday morning brought the news that the ACC would replace Maryland by poaching Louisville from the Big East. Almost all the remaining big Big East s Round and round that realignment carousel goes. Wednesday morning brought the news that the ACC would replace Maryland by poaching Louisville from the Big East. Almost all the remaining big Big East schools wanted to get in on the ACC, but it's the Cardinals, who have the best football program, that got the nab. Matt Norlander brings back Jeff Goodman and Gary Parrish to mock the process but also give credit to the ACC for not only staying alive, but improving its situation. As for actual games? We've got that covered, too. college,basketball,college basketball,ncaa,indiana,louisville,duke,unc,uconn,big east,acc Round and round that realignment carousel goes. Wednesday morning brought the news that the ACC would replace Maryland by poaching Louisville from the Big East. Almost all the remaining big Big East schools wanted to get in on the ACC, but it's the Cardinals, who have the best football program, that got the nab. Matt Norlander brings back Jeff Goodman and Gary Parrish to mock the process but also give credit to the ACC for not only staying alive, but improving its situation. As for actual games? We've got that covered, too. http://cstvpodcast.cstv.com.edgesuite.net/mensbasketball0708/112812_mbb.mp3 No 00:33:25 Mon, 26 Nov 2012 11:02:37 -0500 CBSSports.com A horrific UCLA loss, trouble in Memphis and uncertainty in plenty of other places. The extended holiday weekend gave us a lot of basketball to digest, plenty of it not good. But on the flip side, tea A horrific UCLA loss, trouble in Memphis and uncertainty in plenty of other places. The extended holiday weekend gave us a lot of basketball to digest, plenty of it not good. But on the flip side, teams like Creighton, Gonzaga and Duke showed us why we thought they'd be this good. NBCSports.com college hoops writer Rob Dauster joins Matt Norlander to run down the past four days and look ahead to the ACC/Big Ten Challenge. ucla,duke,indiana,north carolina,college basketball,basketball,memphis,gonzaga A horrific UCLA loss, trouble in Memphis and uncertainty in plenty of other places. The extended holiday weekend gave us a lot of basketball to digest, plenty of it not good. But on the flip side, teams like Creighton, Gonzaga and Duke showed us why we thought they'd be this good. NBCSports.com college hoops writer Rob Dauster joins Matt Norlander to run down the past four days and look ahead to the ACC/Big Ten Challenge. http://cstvpodcast.cstv.com.edgesuite.net/mensbasketball0708/112612_mbb.mp3 No 00:38:24 Wed, 21 Nov 2012 11:52:08 -0500 CBSSports.com A sophomore at Grinnell named Jack Taylor scored an NCAA-record 138 points Tuesday night and became the talk of the sports world. But why should a player ever score that many points in a game? Host Ma A sophomore at Grinnell named Jack Taylor scored an NCAA-record 138 points Tuesday night and became the talk of the sports world. But why should a player ever score that many points in a game? Host Matt Norlander has Jeff Goodman and Gary Parrish back on for the weekly Wednesday edition, and this Thanksgiving Eve pod is packed with plenty of topics, from Grinnell to UCLA to Indiana to Georgetown to Butler to UNC to, of course, Thanksgiving festivities. ucla,indiana,georgetown,butler,jack taylor,grinnell,138 points,college basketball,basketball A sophomore at Grinnell named Jack Taylor scored an NCAA-record 138 points Tuesday night and became the talk of the sports world. But why should a player ever score that many points in a game? Host Matt Norlander has Jeff Goodman and Gary Parrish back on for the weekly Wednesday edition, and this Thanksgiving Eve pod is packed with plenty of topics, from Grinnell to UCLA to Indiana to Georgetown to Butler to UNC to, of course, Thanksgiving festivities. http://cstvpodcast.cstv.com.edgesuite.net/mensbasketball0708/112112_mbb.mp3 No 00:39:54 Mon, 19 Nov 2012 09:32:09 -0500 CBSSports.com One of the most valuable basketball minds at ESPN is Fran Fraschilla. The former coach has been out of the game and on TV for a decade now, and he makes his podcast debut for Monday's episode. There i One of the most valuable basketball minds at ESPN is Fran Fraschilla. The former coach has been out of the game and on TV for a decade now, and he makes his podcast debut for Monday's episode. There is plenty to discuss, from UNC to Shabazz Muhammad to Maryland/Rutgers maybe going to the A10 to Rick Majerus' forced retirement. college,basketball,college basketball,ucla,ncaa,pac-12,maryland,acc,rutgers,north carolina One of the most valuable basketball minds at ESPN is Fran Fraschilla. The former coach has been out of the game and on TV for a decade now, and he makes his podcast debut for Monday's episode. There is plenty to discuss, from UNC to Shabazz Muhammad to Maryland/Rutgers maybe going to the A10 to Rick Majerus' forced retirement. http://cstvpodcast.cstv.com.edgesuite.net/mensbasketball0708/111912_mbb.mp3 No 00:32:31 Fri, 16 Nov 2012 10:40:02 -0500 CBSSports.com When will the Shabazz Muhammad mess at UCLA come to an end? Should a future lottery pick continue to sit by while the NCAA takes its time -- and is it hurting him by having his family and lawyers go t When will the Shabazz Muhammad mess at UCLA come to an end? Should a future lottery pick continue to sit by while the NCAA takes its time -- and is it hurting him by having his family and lawyers go to the press and fight this publicly against the NCAA? Yahoo Sports' Jeff Eisenberg comes back on the podcast to discuss the quagmire there, in addition to looking ahead the best early season tournaments, some of which are already underway. college,basketball,college basketball,ucla,oregon,pac-12 When will the Shabazz Muhammad mess at UCLA come to an end? Should a future lottery pick continue to sit by while the NCAA takes its time -- and is it hurting him by having his family and lawyers go to the press and fight this publicly against the NCAA? Yahoo Sports' Jeff Eisenberg comes back on the podcast to discuss the quagmire there, in addition to looking ahead the best early season tournaments, some of which are already underway. http://cstvpodcast.cstv.com.edgesuite.net/mensbasketball0708/111612_mbb.mp3 No 00:29:11 Wed, 14 Nov 2012 10:34:46 -0500 CBSSports.com It's a podcast record, as Wednesday's show with host Matt Norlander didn't start taping until 1:49 a.m. ET time, Wednesday morning. It's a podcast record, as Wednesday's show with host Matt Norlander didn't start taping until 1:49 a.m. ET time, Wednesday morning. CBSSports.com senior college basketball writers Gary Parrish and Jeff Goodman were sitting in the Georgia Dome as the stadium help broke down the basketball set-up. But those guys were at the two huge, close, exciting games Tuesday night, and we've got a lot to talk about from all four teams. In addition to that, Xavier just beat up on Butler Tuesday. Who saw that coming? It's one of the more entertaining pods today. You'll enjoy it, we promise. cbs,college,basketball,kentucky wildcats,xavier musketeers,butler bulldogs,duke blue devils,kansas jayhawks,michigan state spartans,sports,athletics It's a podcast record, as Wednesday's show with host Matt Norlander didn't start taping until 1:49 a.m. ET time, Wednesday morning. CBSSports.com senior college basketball writers Gary Parrish and Jeff Goodman were sitting in the Georgia Dome as the stadium help broke down the basketball set-up. But those guys were at the two huge, close, exciting games Tuesday night, and we've got a lot to talk about from all four teams. In addition to that, Xavier just beat up on Butler Tuesday. Who saw that coming? It's one of the more entertaining pods today. You'll enjoy it, we promise. http://cstvpodcast.cstv.com.edgesuite.net/mensbasketball0708/111412_mbb.mp3 No 00:27:33 Mon, 12 Nov 2012 10:30:03 -0500 CBSSports.com It was a bad weekend for college basketball in two phases: all three games on ships were either cancelled or marred in some way; UCLA's Shabazz was ruled ineligible "for now." The Muhammad stuff can w It was a bad weekend for college basketball in two phases: all three games on ships were either cancelled or marred in some way; UCLA's Shabazz was ruled ineligible "for now." The Muhammad stuff can wait for later in the week, but on Monday's pod, Sports Illustrated's Luke Winn talks about if these games on ships should continue at all. He was also at Friday's Kentucky-over-Maryland game, with some fun takeaway for both teams. Also, should Ohio State be considered a reasonable Final Four favorite, and a lot more from the opening weekend of college hoops. cbs,college,basketball,kentucky wildcats,ucla bruins,maryland terrapins,ohio state buckeyes,sports,athletics It was a bad weekend for college basketball in two phases: all three games on ships were either cancelled or marred in some way; UCLA's Shabazz was ruled ineligible "for now." The Muhammad stuff can wait for later in the week, but on Monday's pod, Sports Illustrated's Luke Winn talks about if these games on ships should continue at all. He was also at Friday's Kentucky-over-Maryland game, with some fun takeaway for both teams. Also, should Ohio State be considered a reasonable Final Four favorite, and a lot more from the opening weekend of college hoops. http://cstvpodcast.cstv.com.edgesuite.net/mensbasketball0708/111212_mbb.mp3 No 00:44:04 Fri, 09 Nov 2012 10:13:07 -0500 CBSSports.com After more than half a year of waiting, college basketball is fully back, all the way here, arriving in earnest. Friday marks the start of the 2012-13 campaign, and host Matt Norlander brings back new After more than half a year of waiting, college basketball is fully back, all the way here, arriving in earnest. Friday marks the start of the 2012-13 campaign, and host Matt Norlander brings back new CBS Sports analyst/TV host Doug Gottlieb. The fellas talk about the year ahead, but more specifically, the weekend of games in the wings. It feels great to have these conversations again. A little debate, a lot of hype for the hoops to come. Enjoy the pod and have a great weekend. cbs,college,basketball,missour tigersi,arizona wildcats,louisville cardinals,indiana hoosiers,kentucky wildcats,syracuse orange,florida gators,sports,athletics After more than half a year of waiting, college basketball is fully back, all the way here, arriving in earnest. Friday marks the start of the 2012-13 campaign, and host Matt Norlander brings back new CBS Sports analyst/TV host Doug Gottlieb. The fellas talk about the year ahead, but more specifically, the weekend of games in the wings. It feels great to have these conversations again. A little debate, a lot of hype for the hoops to come. Enjoy the pod and have a great weekend. http://cstvpodcast.cstv.com.edgesuite.net/mensbasketball0708/110912_mbb.mp3 No 00:41:42 Wed, 07 Nov 2012 13:00:47 -0500 CBSSports.com Some really big news broke just minutes before Wednesday's pod was recorded, and we start with that right away. Some really big news broke just minutes before Wednesday's pod was recorded, and we start with that right away. Dez Wells is eligible to play immediately at Maryland -- this wasn't believed to be the case. Now what should the Terps expect? And what does it say about the NCAA for doing this? There is other eligibility news to discuss, as Indiana is now appealing two nine-game suspensions for its freshmen. Will the NCAA double back on that decision, too? It's a different kind of circumstance, though. Also, GAMES START IN TWO DAYS. So Jeff Goodman and Gary Parrish cherry-pick their favorites for the weekend ahead, and with this being the final pod before the start of the season, all three guys reset their Final Four and national champion picks, for posterity's sake. cbs,college,basketball,maryland terrapins,kentucky wildcats,louisville cardinals,indiana hoosiers,missouri tigers,sports,athletics Some really big news broke just minutes before Wednesday's pod was recorded, and we start with that right away. Dez Wells is eligible to play immediately at Maryland -- this wasn't believed to be the case. Now what should the Terps expect? And what does it say about the NCAA for doing this? There is other eligibility news to discuss, as Indiana is now appealing two nine-game suspensions for its freshmen. Will the NCAA double back on that decision, too? It's a different kind of circumstance, though. Also, GAMES START IN TWO DAYS. So Jeff Goodman and Gary Parrish cherry-pick their favorites for the weekend ahead, and with this being the final pod before the start of the season, all three guys reset their Final Four and national champion picks, for posterity's sake. http://cstvpodcast.cstv.com.edgesuite.net/mensbasketball0708/110712_mbb.mp3 No 00:33:58 Mon, 05 Nov 2012 16:08:21 -0500 CBSSports.com Election week and the start of college hoops? It's a huge one in the world of our podcast. Monday's ep has Jeff Borzello making his season debut, the CBSSports.com recruiting expert is also a dogged b Election week and the start of college hoops? It's a huge one in the world of our podcast. Monday's ep has Jeff Borzello making his season debut, the CBSSports.com recruiting expert is also a dogged blogger and occasional podcast guest. He's also a resident of Long Island, and fortunately did not lose his house despite not being allowed to live in his town -- which is without power -- for at least two more weeks. Borzello and host Matt Norlander get to the season ahead, breakout freshmen to watch, the appeal of piano bars, the exciting part of the election and why three games on aircraft carriers is probably too much. cbs,college,basketball,sports,athletics Election week and the start of college hoops? It's a huge one in the world of our podcast. Monday's ep has Jeff Borzello making his season debut, the CBSSports.com recruiting expert is also a dogged blogger and occasional podcast guest. He's also a resident of Long Island, and fortunately did not lose his house despite not being allowed to live in his town -- which is without power -- for at least two more weeks. Borzello and host Matt Norlander get to the season ahead, breakout freshmen to watch, the appeal of piano bars, the exciting part of the election and why three games on aircraft carriers is probably too much. http://cstvpodcast.cstv.com.edgesuite.net/mensbasketball0708/110512_mbb.mp3 No 00:38:56 Fri, 02 Nov 2012 00:23:15 -0400 CBSSports.com We wrap up #CBBGeekWeek with a power-packed pod that is Pomeroy'd and Prospectus'd out. Ken Pomeroy released his much-anticipated rankings this week, and John Gasaway, the editor of the best preseaso We wrap up #CBBGeekWeek with a power-packed pod that is Pomeroy'd and Prospectus'd out. Ken Pomeroy released his much-anticipated rankings this week, and John Gasaway, the editor of the best preseason college hoops zine, Basketball Prospectus, hops on as well. Gasaway made his way up to Albany, out of New Jersey, where he is still without power. We very much appreciate his dedication and are glad that he and his house are safe, all things told. The two and host Matt Norlander toss ideas around about how the sport's evaluation tendencies have improved in the past five years, but also criticize a certain tug from many fans and writers who'd rather not embrace that kind of topic. DECLARATION: This is not a podcast only for the geeks; all are welcome to listen, and in fact will enjoy it all the more if you're fans of tossing Jeff Goodman and Gary Parrish under the bus -- because that definitely happens. cbs,college,basketball,kentucky wildcats,maryland terrapins,wisconsin badgers,indiana hoosiers,louisville cardinals,sports,athletics We wrap up #CBBGeekWeek with a power-packed pod that is Pomeroy'd and Prospectus'd out. Ken Pomeroy released his much-anticipated rankings this week, and John Gasaway, the editor of the best preseason college hoops zine, Basketball Prospectus, hops on as well. Gasaway made his way up to Albany, out of New Jersey, where he is still without power. We very much appreciate his dedication and are glad that he and his house are safe, all things told. The two and host Matt Norlander toss ideas around about how the sport's evaluation tendencies have improved in the past five years, but also criticize a certain tug from many fans and writers who'd rather not embrace that kind of topic. DECLARATION: This is not a podcast only for the geeks; all are welcome to listen, and in fact will enjoy it all the more if you're fans of tossing Jeff Goodman and Gary Parrish under the bus -- because that definitely happens. http://cstvpodcast.cstv.com.edgesuite.net/mensbasketball0708/110212mbb.mp3 No 00:46:24 Wed, 31 Oct 2012 12:59:02 -0400 CBSSports.com Happy Fright Night, folks. Today's pod is especially scary, considering Goodman and Parrish are involved. The guys discuss Halloween, but also assess the damage to their homes in the wake of Hurricane Happy Fright Night, folks. Today's pod is especially scary, considering Goodman and Parrish are involved. The guys discuss Halloween, but also assess the damage to their homes in the wake of Hurricane Sandy. Basketball-wise, Goodman's top-50 shooters list is dissected, Rick Pitino's contract extension is debated, and the biggest argument of all comes when Parrish and Goodman gang up on Norlander for being a numbers honk. It's #CBBGeekWeek at CBSSports.com, and so Norlander has to take it from the two vets who like, but don't love, the new metrics of analyzing the game. Which side do you fall on? It's honestly one of the most engaging debates this podcast has ever had. Enjoy it while you pass out candy to the rugrats. cbs,college,basketball,louisville cardinals,kentucky wildcats,butler bulldogs,sports,athletics Happy Fright Night, folks. Today's pod is especially scary, considering Goodman and Parrish are involved. The guys discuss Halloween, but also assess the damage to their homes in the wake of Hurricane Sandy. Basketball-wise, Goodman's top-50 shooters list is dissected, Rick Pitino's contract extension is debated, and the biggest argument of all comes when Parrish and Goodman gang up on Norlander for being a numbers honk. It's #CBBGeekWeek at CBSSports.com, and so Norlander has to take it from the two vets who like, but don't love, the new metrics of analyzing the game. Which side do you fall on? It's honestly one of the most engaging debates this podcast has ever had. Enjoy it while you pass out candy to the rugrats. http://cstvpodcast.cstv.com.edgesuite.net/mensbasketball0708/103112_mbb.mp3 No 00:38:07 Mon, 29 Oct 2012 10:45:52 -0400 CBSSports.com We're having a bit of a "Geek Week" for college basketball on CBSSports.com, and it starts with Monday's podcast. Tempo-free guru Dan Hanner is back on the show, and he's pimping the most thorough pre We're having a bit of a "Geek Week" for college basketball on CBSSports.com, and it starts with Monday's podcast. Tempo-free guru Dan Hanner is back on the show, and he's pimping the most thorough preseason ranking of college basketball teams ever done. Hanner's 1-345 rankings were released Monday on Basketball Prospectus, and in fact they'll be used in ESPN The Magazine's preseason college hoops edition. But why is his system so extensive and accurate? And just how angry should Cincinnati, San Diego State and other fans be at their low projections? But how happy or surprised will UCLA fans be? Today's pod is not nearly as numbers-heavy as you'd guess, either. Just a solid lookahead to the season. cbs,college,basketball,pittsburgh panthers,ucla bruins,indiana hoosiers,louisville cardinals,kansas jayhawks,cincinnati bearcats,tennessee volunteers,sports,athletics We're having a bit of a "Geek Week" for college basketball on CBSSports.com, and it starts with Monday's podcast. Tempo-free guru Dan Hanner is back on the show, and he's pimping the most thorough preseason ranking of college basketball teams ever done. Hanner's 1-345 rankings were released Monday on Basketball Prospectus, and in fact they'll be used in ESPN The Magazine's preseason college hoops edition. But why is his system so extensive and accurate? And just how angry should Cincinnati, San Diego State and other fans be at their low projections? But how happy or surprised will UCLA fans be? Today's pod is not nearly as numbers-heavy as you'd guess, either. Just a solid lookahead to the season. http://cstvpodcast.cstv.com.edgesuite.net/mensbasketball0708/102812_mbb.mp3 No 00:37:48 Fri, 26 Oct 2012 07:36:29 -0400 CBSSports.com "We've had these problems since 1905 and we're not going to fix them by running around and saying 'integrity.'" "We've had these problems since 1905 and we're not going to fix them by running around and saying 'integrity.'" That's Jay Bilas talking, and he's back on the podcast, lifting up the NCAA-criticism discussion. It's more than just fix-the-NCAA talk, though. Bilas and Matt Norlander get into Kentucky's Hard Knocks-like TV deal with ESPN, which seems to be a new level of all-access TV programming for college sports. Is it fair? Bilas says, undeniably, yes. Beyond that, he talks the upcoming game in Germany, where he'll call UConn vs. Michigan State in just a couple of weeks, and argues the women's game indeed could be better with a lowered rim. cbs,college,basketball,kentucky wildcats,ucla bruins,connecticut huskies,florida gators,sports "We've had these problems since 1905 and we're not going to fix them by running around and saying 'integrity.'" That's Jay Bilas talking, and he's back on the podcast, lifting up the NCAA-criticism discussion. It's more than just fix-the-NCAA talk, though. Bilas and Matt Norlander get into Kentucky's Hard Knocks-like TV deal with ESPN, which seems to be a new level of all-access TV programming for college sports. Is it fair? Bilas says, undeniably, yes. Beyond that, he talks the upcoming game in Germany, where he'll call UConn vs. Michigan State in just a couple of weeks, and argues the women's game indeed could be better with a lowered rim. http://cstvpodcast.cstv.com.edgesuite.net/mensbasketball0708/102612_mbb.mp3 No 00:35:57 Wed, 24 Oct 2012 11:46:26 -0400 CBSSports.com After splitting the pod in half last week, Jeff Goodman and Gary Parrish find the time to share the same airwaves. They join host Matt Norlander to talk about oil changes, moving places, good point gu After splitting the pod in half last week, Jeff Goodman and Gary Parrish find the time to share the same airwaves. They join host Matt Norlander to talk about oil changes, moving places, good point guards, the Atlantic 10 and the three big North Carolina schools. Goodman took a trip to the Triangle last weekend and got dirt on N.C. State, UNC and Duke. Turns out a lot of people were mad at our top 50 lists for point guards, big men and wing players -- even more upset than they were with our top 100 list. Why's that? Cincinnati fans in particular will be interested to listen. Also, Parrish hates doing manual labor, which is not a shock at all but is discussed at length nonetheless. cbs,college,basketball,north carolina state woldpack,butler bulldogs,duke blue devils,north carolina tar heels,memphis tigers,cincinnati bearcats,connecticut huskies,sports,athletics After splitting the pod in half last week, Jeff Goodman and Gary Parrish find the time to share the same airwaves. They join host Matt Norlander to talk about oil changes, moving places, good point guards, the Atlantic 10 and the three big North Carolina schools. Goodman took a trip to the Triangle last weekend and got dirt on N.C. State, UNC and Duke. Turns out a lot of people were mad at our top 50 lists for point guards, big men and wing players -- even more upset than they were with our top 100 list. Why's that? Cincinnati fans in particular will be interested to listen. Also, Parrish hates doing manual labor, which is not a shock at all but is discussed at length nonetheless. http://cstvpodcast.cstv.com.edgesuite.net/mensbasketball0708/102412_mbb.mp3 No 00:34:51 Mon, 22 Oct 2012 14:06:24 -0400 CBSSports.com ESPN.com lead college hoops blogger Eamonn Brennan is back on the podcast, and we're talking Big Ten, Indiana, Minnesota's stupidity, UCLA's anxiety and Norlander's pathetic attempt at remaining cool. ESPN.com lead college hoops blogger Eamonn Brennan is back on the podcast, and we're talking Big Ten, Indiana, Minnesota's stupidity, UCLA's anxiety and Norlander's pathetic attempt at remaining cool. That comes first. In general, it's a look-ahead to the season forthcoming, with emphasis on recent news items in the past few days. Enjoy. cbs,college,basketball,ucla bruines,minnesota golden gophers,indiana hoosiers,kentucky wildcats,louisville cardinals,iowa hawkeyes,duke blue devils,sports,athletics ESPN.com lead college hoops blogger Eamonn Brennan is back on the podcast, and we're talking Big Ten, Indiana, Minnesota's stupidity, UCLA's anxiety and Norlander's pathetic attempt at remaining cool. That comes first. In general, it's a look-ahead to the season forthcoming, with emphasis on recent news items in the past few days. Enjoy. http://cstvpodcast.cstv.com.edgesuite.net/mensbasketball0708/102212_mbb.mp3 No 00:32:28 Thu, 18 Oct 2012 23:49:11 -0400 CBSSports.com If you consider yourself a loveable and knowledgable college basketball fan, it means you do three things. 1) You religiously read CBSSports.com 2) You're a beautiful and loyal subscriber to this very If you consider yourself a loveable and knowledgable college basketball fan, it means you do three things. 1) You religiously read CBSSports.com 2) You're a beautiful and loyal subscriber to this very podcast 3) You've already ordered the Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook. And if that third note isn't correct, then correct it immediately. The pod brings on the editor of the sport's very best, thickest, most objective preseason magazine. Chris Dortch is knowledgeable on all things hoops, but especially the SEC, and a good portion of today's pod focuses on that league in particular, which means Kentucky hoops is of course addressed. cbs,college,basketball,kentucky wildcats,missouri tigers,indiana hoosiers,alabama crimson tide,florida gators,sports,athletics If you consider yourself a loveable and knowledgable college basketball fan, it means you do three things. 1) You religiously read CBSSports.com 2) You're a beautiful and loyal subscriber to this very podcast 3) You've already ordered the Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook. And if that third note isn't correct, then correct it immediately. The pod brings on the editor of the sport's very best, thickest, most objective preseason magazine. Chris Dortch is knowledgeable on all things hoops, but especially the SEC, and a good portion of today's pod focuses on that league in particular, which means Kentucky hoops is of course addressed. http://cstvpodcast.cstv.com.edgesuite.net/mensbasketball0708/101912mbb.mp3 No 00:38:41 Wed, 17 Oct 2012 07:56:18 -0400 CBSSports.com It's a two-part pod today. We return to regularly scheduled programming, with Jeff Goodman and Gary Parrish coming back on with host Matt Norlander every Wednesday. It's a two-part pod today. We return to regularly scheduled programming, with Jeff Goodman and Gary Parrish coming back on with host Matt Norlander every Wednesday. But this time, Goodman and Parrish couldn't line up their schedules. So the first half is Parrish, the second Goodman. Norlander's stuck in the middle; he is the moderator of this debate. We touch on the gobs of preseason content that's been posted on the site, and even flirt with the political. Yes, briefly, political. Bust mostly hoops, as it should be. Did you see our top 100 players list? It's a doozy. We get into that and much, much more. cbs,college,basketball,ucla bruins,indiana hoosiers,kentucky wildcats,louisville cardinals,arizona wildcats,duke blue devils,gonzaga bulldogs,sports,athletics It's a two-part pod today. We return to regularly scheduled programming, with Jeff Goodman and Gary Parrish coming back on with host Matt Norlander every Wednesday. But this time, Goodman and Parrish couldn't line up their schedules. So the first half is Parrish, the second Goodman. Norlander's stuck in the middle; he is the moderator of this debate. We touch on the gobs of preseason content that's been posted on the site, and even flirt with the political. Yes, briefly, political. Bust mostly hoops, as it should be. Did you see our top 100 players list? It's a doozy. We get into that and much, much more. http://cstvpodcast.cstv.com.edgesuite.net/mensbasketball0708/101712_mbb.mp3 No 00:47:26 Wed, 03 Oct 2012 13:57:01 -0400 CBSSports.com We've hit October, which means college basketball's regular season is now a month away. But the start of it is even sooner, officially, since practices begin Oct. 12. Publications are getting out all We've hit October, which means college basketball's regular season is now a month away. But the start of it is even sooner, officially, since practices begin Oct. 12. Publications are getting out all their preseason content, and we want to bring you a variety of voices with dissenting opinions. In the lead-up to the season, we'll do just that, and we start with Mike DeCourcy of the Sporting News, who was just voted into the United States Basketball Writers Association Hall of Fame this past spring. DeCourcy explains himself with a couple of wild preseason prognostications and also goes into his disdain over one specific aspect of the investigation into academic fraud at North Carolina. cbs,college,basketball,north carolina tar heels,duke blue devils,ohio state buckeyes,indiana hoosiers,michigan wolverines,sports,athletics We've hit October, which means college basketball's regular season is now a month away. But the start of it is even sooner, officially, since practices begin Oct. 12. Publications are getting out all their preseason content, and we want to bring you a variety of voices with dissenting opinions. In the lead-up to the season, we'll do just that, and we start with Mike DeCourcy of the Sporting News, who was just voted into the United States Basketball Writers Association Hall of Fame this past spring. DeCourcy explains himself with a couple of wild preseason prognostications and also goes into his disdain over one specific aspect of the investigation into academic fraud at North Carolina. http://cstvpodcast.cstv.com.edgesuite.net/mensbasketball0708/100312_mbb.mp3 No 00:32:31 Wed, 26 Sep 2012 13:53:11 -0400 CBSSports.com Yahoo Sports national college writer Pat Forde has written a book on Jimmer Fredette, and we want you to know more about it. Fredette is one of the most iconic players to come from the sport -- of all Yahoo Sports national college writer Pat Forde has written a book on Jimmer Fredette, and we want you to know more about it. Fredette is one of the most iconic players to come from the sport -- of all-time. Is he one of the 20 best? No. But he was polarizing, mesmerizing and must-see during his BYU days. Now he's in the pros, but how did he get there? Forde's new book, The Contract, details why the most important factor in getting Fredette out of New York, to BYU, and ultimately to the pros was ... his brother. Plus, Pat and Matt get into the college football landscape now and how it compares, in a negative way, to college hoops. cbs,college,basketball,byu cougars,kentucky wildcats,indiana hoosiers,syracuse orange,sports,athletics Yahoo Sports national college writer Pat Forde has written a book on Jimmer Fredette, and we want you to know more about it. Fredette is one of the most iconic players to come from the sport -- of all-time. Is he one of the 20 best? No. But he was polarizing, mesmerizing and must-see during his BYU days. Now he's in the pros, but how did he get there? Forde's new book, The Contract, details why the most important factor in getting Fredette out of New York, to BYU, and ultimately to the pros was ... his brother. Plus, Pat and Matt get into the college football landscape now and how it compares, in a negative way, to college hoops. http://cstvpodcast.cstv.com.edgesuite.net/mensbasketball0708/092612_mbb.mp3 No 00:30:26 Fri, 21 Sep 2012 11:39:13 -0400 CBSSports.com After spending nearly a decade at ESPN, Doug Gottlieb is now a full-fledged member of the CBS Sports family. So we had to get him on the podcast, mainly because he's not yet started any of his CBS-rel After spending nearly a decade at ESPN, Doug Gottlieb is now a full-fledged member of the CBS Sports family. So we had to get him on the podcast, mainly because he's not yet started any of his CBS-related jobs yet, so he's basically bothering people with his unprompted opinions at the local Starbucks. Doug discusses his start in the business, how, when and why he made the decision to leave the Mothership, plus touches on the UConn/Kevin Ollie/Jim Calhoun situation. And which coaching legend will retire next? cbs,college,basketball,connecticut huskies,syracuse orange,duke blue devils,north carolina tar heels,michigan state spartans,kentucky wildcats,sports,athletics After spending nearly a decade at ESPN, Doug Gottlieb is now a full-fledged member of the CBS Sports family. So we had to get him on the podcast, mainly because he's not yet started any of his CBS-related jobs yet, so he's basically bothering people with his unprompted opinions at the local Starbucks. Doug discusses his start in the business, how, when and why he made the decision to leave the Mothership, plus touches on the UConn/Kevin Ollie/Jim Calhoun situation. And which coaching legend will retire next? http://cstvpodcast.cstv.com.edgesuite.net/mensbasketball0708/092112_mbb.mp3 No 00:40:58 Tue, 18 Sep 2012 16:25:27 -0400 CBSSports.com Few people better help us understand just what the heck choose what to do -- or not to do -- than the Bylaw Blog's John Infante. He's been on the pod before, and he's back today since Lance Thomas jus Few people better help us understand just what the heck choose what to do -- or not to do -- than the Bylaw Blog's John Infante. He's been on the pod before, and he's back today since Lance Thomas just decided to settle with the jeweler who was suing him for defaulting on a nearly $70,000 loan payment for jewelry Thomas purchased while at Duke. Curious, right? Will Duke avoid trouble? Not necessarily. Infante explains why, and also gets into the murky case with UNC, which is dealing with issues totally separate from Duke, even if they both are coincidentally battling off cynics and the NCAA alike right now. cbs,college,basketball,duke blue devils,north carolina tar heels,north carolina state woldpack,providence friars,xavier bulldogs,maryland terrapins,sports,athletics Few people better help us understand just what the heck choose what to do -- or not to do -- than the Bylaw Blog's John Infante. He's been on the pod before, and he's back today since Lance Thomas just decided to settle with the jeweler who was suing him for defaulting on a nearly $70,000 loan payment for jewelry Thomas purchased while at Duke. Curious, right? Will Duke avoid trouble? Not necessarily. Infante explains why, and also gets into the murky case with UNC, which is dealing with issues totally separate from Duke, even if they both are coincidentally battling off cynics and the NCAA alike right now. http://cstvpodcast.cstv.com.edgesuite.net/mensbasketball0708/091812_mbb.mp3 No 00:41:10 Fri, 14 Sep 2012 19:53:03 -0400 CBSSports.com Gary Parrish hops on the pod with host Matt Norlander. We've got a lot to talk about regarding Jim Calhoun's legacy, Kevin Ollie's nearly impossible situation, the future ahead for UConn -- and what o Gary Parrish hops on the pod with host Matt Norlander. We've got a lot to talk about regarding Jim Calhoun's legacy, Kevin Ollie's nearly impossible situation, the future ahead for UConn -- and what our first concert experiences were like. Yeah, of course we venture into the random. We're also talking Notre Dame to the ACC and how it's another ax hack to the tree of the Big East. cbs,college,basketball,notre dame fighting irish,connecticut huskies,spors,athletics Gary Parrish hops on the pod with host Matt Norlander. We've got a lot to talk about regarding Jim Calhoun's legacy, Kevin Ollie's nearly impossible situation, the future ahead for UConn -- and what our first concert experiences were like. Yeah, of course we venture into the random. We're also talking Notre Dame to the ACC and how it's another ax hack to the tree of the Big East. http://cstvpodcast.cstv.com.edgesuite.net/mensbasketball0708/091412.mp3 No 00:25:47 Fri, 13 Jul 2012 07:41:20 -0400 CBSSports.com One of the biggest and most jovial voices in the history of American sports television is today's podcast guest. One of the biggest and most jovial voices in the history of American sports television is today's podcast guest. Verne Lundquist just finished up his 30th year working for CBS, and with that anniversary, we had to get him on the pod to tell a story -- or 10. We also couldn't pass up having him discuss Penn State, given the Freeh report's damning new findings re: Joe Paterno and all things wrong with that debacle. It's one of the best podcasts we've recorded, for sure. Lundquist is made for these kind of chats. cbs,college,basketball,men's,march,madness,ncaa,tournament,sports,athletics One of the biggest and most jovial voices in the history of American sports television is today's podcast guest. Verne Lundquist just finished up his 30th year working for CBS, and with that anniversary, we had to get him on the pod to tell a story -- or 10. We also couldn't pass up having him discuss Penn State, given the Freeh report's damning new findings re: Joe Paterno and all things wrong with that debacle. It's one of the best podcasts we've recorded, for sure. Lundquist is made for these kind of chats. http://cstvpodcast.cstv.com.edgesuite.net/mensbasketball0708/071312_mbb.mp3 No 00:42:37 Tue, 05 Jun 2012 12:33:57 -0400 CBSSports.com Finally, we're less than 30 days away from the draft. With that in mind, senior college hoops blogger and podcast host Matt Norlander brings back CBSSports.com NBA senior blogger Matt Moore. Finally, we're less than 30 days away from the draft. With that in mind, senior college hoops blogger and podcast host Matt Norlander brings back CBSSports.com NBA senior blogger Matt Moore. That's just a fancy way of saying Norlander and Moore were desperate to talk to each other, and the draft gives them a way of doing that in a public fashion. The top 10 lottery teams are examined, as is their current standing in many mock drafts. Which players does Moore really not believe the hype in? Also: the draft combine begins later this week, but what do we learn from that? Isn't it just a way for general managers to needlessly fall in or out of love with players? cbs,college,basketball,men's,march,madness,ncaa,tournament,sports,athletics Finally, we're less than 30 days away from the draft. With that in mind, senior college hoops blogger and podcast host Matt Norlander brings back CBSSports.com NBA senior blogger Matt Moore. That's just a fancy way of saying Norlander and Moore were desperate to talk to each other, and the draft gives them a way of doing that in a public fashion. The top 10 lottery teams are examined, as is their current standing in many mock drafts. Which players does Moore really not believe the hype in? Also: the draft combine begins later this week, but what do we learn from that? Isn't it just a way for general managers to needlessly fall in or out of love with players? http://cstvpodcast.cstv.com.edgesuite.net/mensbasketball0708/060512_mbb.mp3 No 00:30:15 Mon, 30 Apr 2012 07:36:58 -0400 CBSSports.com How can college basketball be better? By changing everything about its regular and postseason. Seriously. The NCAA tournament is the best American postseason event. How can college basketball be better? By changing everything about its regular and postseason. Seriously. The NCAA tournament is the best American postseason event. But you know what the best postseason event in the world is? The UEFA Champions League. It rewards the best teams, makes for the most interesting and competitive regular season, and offers two different kinds of titles, both respected in their own way. So what if college basketball modeled itself after the Champions League? Made a secondary tournament that was five times better than the NIT? The sport's popularity would go through the roof. Let SI.com's Andy Glockner and Bylaw Blog's John Infante, who join host Matt Norlander, explain to you how this could work. It's the offseason: let's have a little fun and a lot of imagination. cbs,college,basketball,kentucky wildcats,baylor bears,duke blue devils,north carolina tar heels,marquette golden eagles,ohio state buckeyes,kansas jayhawks,sports,athletics How can college basketball be better? By changing everything about its regular and postseason. Seriously. The NCAA tournament is the best American postseason event. But you know what the best postseason event in the world is? The UEFA Champions League. It rewards the best teams, makes for the most interesting and competitive regular season, and offers two different kinds of titles, both respected in their own way. So what if college basketball modeled itself after the Champions League? Made a secondary tournament that was five times better than the NIT? The sport's popularity would go through the roof. Let SI.com's Andy Glockner and Bylaw Blog's John Infante, who join host Matt Norlander, explain to you how this could work. It's the offseason: let's have a little fun and a lot of imagination. http://cstvpodcast.cstv.com.edgesuite.net/mensbasketball0708/043012_mbb.mp3 No 00:38:50 Wed, 25 Apr 2012 10:58:16 -0400 CBSSports.com Mark Titus is the most well-known walk-on in the history of college hoops. This became so after he started a blog, Club Trillion, during his playing days, from 2007 to 2010. Mark Titus is the most well-known walk-on in the history of college hoops. This became so after he started a blog, Club Trillion, during his playing days, from 2007 to 2010. Since he graduated, Titus put a lot of his time into writing a book. It's titled, "Don't Put Me in Coach," and it chronicles the entirety of his college career and then some. Titus joins Matt Norlander to chat how the book came to be, his relationship with Mike Conley Jr. and Greg Oden -- but most importantly, Evan Turner. Titus is critical of Turner throughout the book, but there's context that needs to be added to what he says. It's not all gossip, though. Titus is a huge fan of Lost, Bond for N64 and being lazy. You'll find you most likely have a lot in common with the man. cbs,college,basketball,ohio state buckeyes,sports,athletics Mark Titus is the most well-known walk-on in the history of college hoops. This became so after he started a blog, Club Trillion, during his playing days, from 2007 to 2010. Since he graduated, Titus put a lot of his time into writing a book. It's titled, "Don't Put Me in Coach," and it chronicles the entirety of his college career and then some. Titus joins Matt Norlander to chat how the book came to be, his relationship with Mike Conley Jr. and Greg Oden -- but most importantly, Evan Turner. Titus is critical of Turner throughout the book, but there's context that needs to be added to what he says. It's not all gossip, though. Titus is a huge fan of Lost, Bond for N64 and being lazy. You'll find you most likely have a lot in common with the man. http://cstvpodcast.cstv.com.edgesuite.net/mensbasketball0708/042512_mbb.mp3 No 00:42:07 Wed, 18 Apr 2012 11:14:37 -0400 CBSSports.com It's the best of both worlds: college hoops and the NBA. Host Matt Norlander brings on Eye on Basketball senior blogger Matt Moore to chat draft. It's the best of both worlds: college hoops and the NBA. Host Matt Norlander brings on Eye on Basketball senior blogger Matt Moore to chat draft. With Kentucky's five underclassmen officially heading off to The Association, draft prep is ready to start in earnest. So what are teams doing right now? You might be surprised at how little anyone really knows, outside of Anthony Davis being the clear-cut No. 1 pick. Moore and Norlander talk a few guys who could really fluctuate in this year's draft, but overall, this is an intro to a few more pods coming down the pike as we prepare for what should be a pretty solid 2012 professional selection process. cbs,college,basketball,kentucky wildcats,north carolina tar heels,unc tar heels,baylor bears,sports,athletics It's the best of both worlds: college hoops and the NBA. Host Matt Norlander brings on Eye on Basketball senior blogger Matt Moore to chat draft. With Kentucky's five underclassmen officially heading off to The Association, draft prep is ready to start in earnest. So what are teams doing right now? You might be surprised at how little anyone really knows, outside of Anthony Davis being the clear-cut No. 1 pick. Moore and Norlander talk a few guys who could really fluctuate in this year's draft, but overall, this is an intro to a few more pods coming down the pike as we prepare for what should be a pretty solid 2012 professional selection process. http://cstvpodcast.cstv.com.edgesuite.net/mensbasketball0708/041812_mbb.mp3 No 00:31:31 Wed, 04 Apr 2012 11:33:31 -0400 CBSSports.com Well ... that got out of hand. Meaning New Orleans. Pretty much all of it. Welcome back to the podcast, this being the first of many to come in the offseason. Well ... that got out of hand. Meaning New Orleans. Pretty much all of it. Welcome back to the podcast, this being the first of many to come in the offseason. Matt Norlander brings back Gary Parrish and Jeff Goodman to recap the Final Four, but more importantly, tell you of the gallivanting that took place away from the Superdome. There are some great things to share, but plenty of others they can only allude to. Yes, there's also plenty of basketball talk as well. cbs,college,basketball,kentucky wildcats,kansas jayhawks,ohio state buckeyes,louisville cardinals,sports,athletics Well ... that got out of hand. Meaning New Orleans. Pretty much all of it. Welcome back to the podcast, this being the first of many to come in the offseason. Matt Norlander brings back Gary Parrish and Jeff Goodman to recap the Final Four, but more importantly, tell you of the gallivanting that took place away from the Superdome. There are some great things to share, but plenty of others they can only allude to. Yes, there's also plenty of basketball talk as well. http://cstvpodcast.cstv.com.edgesuite.net/mensbasketball0708/040412_mbb.mp3 No 00:33:40 Wed, 28 Mar 2012 08:09:29 -0400 CBSSports.com You want the most entertaining podcast episode possible leading up to the Final Four? This one fits the bill. Gary Parrish and Jeff Goodman check in with host Matt Norlander. You want the most entertaining podcast episode possible leading up to the Final Four? This one fits the bill. Gary Parrish and Jeff Goodman check in with host Matt Norlander. There is much to discuss, and the former two are already in New Orleans. They've got to talk about the city, the good and great things about it. Plenty of Louisville-Kentucky talk spans the pod; it's pretty much every angle you could expect the trio to hit on, plus more. And Kansas-Ohio State aren't shunned, either. Pot shots, memories of past experiences in New Orleans and debate over whether a Louisville win Saturday would be more crushing than Laettner beating UK in 1992. Click and enjoy cbs,college,basketball,kentucky wildcats,kansas jayhawks,ohio state buckeyes,louisville cardinals,sports,athletics You want the most entertaining podcast episode possible leading up to the Final Four? This one fits the bill. Gary Parrish and Jeff Goodman check in with host Matt Norlander. There is much to discuss, and the former two are already in New Orleans. They've got to talk about the city, the good and great things about it. Plenty of Louisville-Kentucky talk spans the pod; it's pretty much every angle you could expect the trio to hit on, plus more. And Kansas-Ohio State aren't shunned, either. Pot shots, memories of past experiences in New Orleans and debate over whether a Louisville win Saturday would be more crushing than Laettner beating UK in 1992. Click and enjoy http://cstvpodcast.cstv.com.edgesuite.net/mensbasketball0708/032812_mbb.mp3 No 00:34:31 Tue, 27 Mar 2012 16:31:05 -0400 CBSSports.com CBS Final Four color analyst Clark Kellogg comes back on the pod to chat his kid (Nick Kellogg, whose Ohio team made the Sweet 16), this incredible field of Final Four teams and ... CBS Final Four color analyst Clark Kellogg comes back on the pod to chat his kid (Nick Kellogg, whose Ohio team made the Sweet 16), this incredible field of Final Four teams and what it's like to do this for a month. Being a key guy on a major network and getting to call Final Four games is not something you merely apply for. Kellogg has transitioned from studio host to color man with ease, and it's great to get inside his mind and discover how he works his craft so well. We hope you enjoy this special Tuesday podcast -- we'll have at least two more coming later this week. cbs,college,basketball,kentucky wildcats,kansas jayhawks,ohio state buckeyes,louisville cardinals,syracuse orange,north carolina tar heels,sports,athletics CBS Final Four color analyst Clark Kellogg comes back on the pod to chat his kid (Nick Kellogg, whose Ohio team made the Sweet 16), this incredible field of Final Four teams and what it's like to do this for a month. Being a key guy on a major network and getting to call Final Four games is not something you merely apply for. Kellogg has transitioned from studio host to color man with ease, and it's great to get inside his mind and discover how he works his craft so well. We hope you enjoy this special Tuesday podcast -- we'll have at least two more coming later this week. http://cstvpodcast.cstv.com.edgesuite.net/mensbasketball0708/032712_mbb.mp3 No 00:31:30 Mon, 26 Mar 2012 08:29:54 -0400 CBSSports.com CBSSports.com national columnist Gregg Doyel joins host Matt Norlander to set up what could be the most epic Final Four of the past 20 years. Kentucky vs. Louisville? Are you kidding? CBSSports.com national columnist Gregg Doyel joins host Matt Norlander to set up what could be the most epic Final Four of the past 20 years. Kentucky vs. Louisville? Are you kidding? The hype for this matchup could actually be unlike anything college basketball has ever seen. Outside of the Bluegrass State bombast, the two discuss that other, you know, really great matchup between Ohio State and Kansas. And outside of that, Doyel gives us his impressions of the NCAAs up to this point. Has the tournament been a letdown? Are Lehigh and Norfolk State's wins the defining moment of this tournament? cbs,college,basketball,kentucky wildcats,kansas jayhawks,ohio state buckeyes,louisville cardinals,syracuse orange,north carolina tar heels,baylor bears,sports,athletics CBSSports.com national columnist Gregg Doyel joins host Matt Norlander to set up what could be the most epic Final Four of the past 20 years. Kentucky vs. Louisville? Are you kidding? The hype for this matchup could actually be unlike anything college basketball has ever seen. Outside of the Bluegrass State bombast, the two discuss that other, you know, really great matchup between Ohio State and Kansas. And outside of that, Doyel gives us his impressions of the NCAAs up to this point. Has the tournament been a letdown? Are Lehigh and Norfolk State's wins the defining moment of this tournament? http://cstvpodcast.cstv.com.edgesuite.net/mensbasketball0708/032612_mbb.mp3 No 00:27:07 Thu, 22 Mar 2012 13:25:17 -0400 CBSSports.com It's a special bonus podcast this week! The most reliable man on the Internet for sports videos, GIFs, screencaps and commentary is back. It's a special bonus podcast this week! The most reliable man on the Internet for sports videos, GIFs, screencaps and commentary is back. Deadspin's Tim Burke, who is also the founder of the house of fun that is Mocksession.com, hops on to discuss how much better/crazier/more evolved sports fans will become in the next decade thanks to advancements in both tech and production philosophies on behalf of TV networks. You think we're going to just watch games and check Twitter five years from now? No, the game will most definitely change. Burke is also an Ohio University alumnus, so his appearance is perfectly appropriate and timely, as he can pom-pom for his Bobcats in advance to their Sweet 16 game Friday night against North Carolina. cbs,college,basketball,ohio bobcats,north carolina tar heels,baylor bears,kentucky wildcats,sports,athletics It's a special bonus podcast this week! The most reliable man on the Internet for sports videos, GIFs, screencaps and commentary is back. Deadspin's Tim Burke, who is also the founder of the house of fun that is Mocksession.com, hops on to discuss how much better/crazier/more evolved sports fans will become in the next decade thanks to advancements in both tech and production philosophies on behalf of TV networks. You think we're going to just watch games and check Twitter five years from now? No, the game will most definitely change. Burke is also an Ohio University alumnus, so his appearance is perfectly appropriate and timely, as he can pom-pom for his Bobcats in advance to their Sweet 16 game Friday night against North Carolina. http://cstvpodcast.cstv.com.edgesuite.net/mensbasketball0708/032212_collegebasketball_podcast.mp3 No 00:27:47 Wed, 21 Mar 2012 08:23:52 -0400 CBSSports.com Matt Norlander brings back on those two rascals, Gary Parrish and Jeff Goodman, to look ahead to the second weekend of the NCAA tournament. Almost all the games are discussed ... Matt Norlander brings back on those two rascals, Gary Parrish and Jeff Goodman, to look ahead to the second weekend of the NCAA tournament. Almost all the games are discussed, as is the coaching situations at Mississippi State, Illinois, VCU, South Carolina, Kansas State and Murray State. And of course these guys did not nail their Final Four picks, so a re-do is in order. cbs,college,basketball,north carolina tar heels,illinois fighting illini,south carolina gamecocks,syracuse orange,michigan state spartans,kentucky wildcats,sports,athletics Matt Norlander brings back on those two rascals, Gary Parrish and Jeff Goodman, to look ahead to the second weekend of the NCAA tournament. Almost all the games are discussed, as is the coaching situations at Mississippi State, Illinois, VCU, South Carolina, Kansas State and Murray State. And of course these guys did not nail their Final Four picks, so a re-do is in order. http://cstvpodcast.cstv.com.edgesuite.net/mensbasketball0708/032112_collegebasketball_podcast.mp3 No 00:43:50 Mon, 19 Mar 2012 12:57:38 -0400 CBSSports.com Two of the Web's best media digesters/analysts make their podcast debuts to discuss the play, the production and the TV experience from the first weekend of the NCAAs. Two of the Web's best media digesters/analysts make their podcast debuts to discuss the play, the production and the TV experience from the first weekend of the NCAAs. Quickish founder Dan Shanoff and Sports Business Journal media ace John Ourand share their opinions on CBS and Turner's second year of broadcasting four games on four channels; the March Madness Live experiment on the Internet; why Twitter is the best sports bar you can attend; and what the biggest story lines going forward are for the Sweet 16 and Elite Eight. cbs,college,basketball,north carolina tar heels,kentucky wildcats,kansas jayhawks,syracuse orange,florida gators,cincinnati bearcats,wisconsin badgers,sports,athletics Two of the Web's best media digesters/analysts make their podcast debuts to discuss the play, the production and the TV experience from the first weekend of the NCAAs. Quickish founder Dan Shanoff and Sports Business Journal media ace John Ourand share their opinions on CBS and Turner's second year of broadcasting four games on four channels; the March Madness Live experiment on the Internet; why Twitter is the best sports bar you can attend; and what the biggest story lines going forward are for the Sweet 16 and Elite Eight. http://cstvpodcast.cstv.com.edgesuite.net/mensbasketball0708/031912_collegebasketball_podcast.mp3 No 00:32:43 Fri, 16 Mar 2012 13:08:28 -0400 CBSSports.com Hello from Portland! How'd you like that Thursday? A lot went to bed feeling underwhelmed. Friday's podcast brings Ken Pomeroy back on. Ken's been writing a lot of stuff recently, stuff which host Mat Hello from Portland! How'd you like that Thursday? A lot went to bed feeling underwhelmed. Friday's podcast brings Ken Pomeroy back on. Ken's been writing a lot of stuff recently, stuff which host Matt Norlander had to spar with him a bit on. A 16 beating a 1 is supposed to happen this year, or so he says. He also thinks 3-point offense is something that can't really be controlled by teams' defense. How? We get into that. It's all tournament talk, start to finish. Good convo and certainly something you want to squeeze in at some point during your all-day watch session. cbs,college,basketball,connecticut huskies,kentucky wildcats,indiana hoosiers,colorado buffaloes,louisville cardinals,baylor bears,vanderbilt commodores,sports,athletics Hello from Portland! How'd you like that Thursday? A lot went to bed feeling underwhelmed. Friday's podcast brings Ken Pomeroy back on. Ken's been writing a lot of stuff recently, stuff which host Matt Norlander had to spar with him a bit on. A 16 beating a 1 is supposed to happen this year, or so he says. He also thinks 3-point offense is something that can't really be controlled by teams' defense. How? We get into that. It's all tournament talk, start to finish. Good convo and certainly something you want to squeeze in at some point during your all-day watch session. http://cstvpodcast.cstv.com.edgesuite.net/mensbasketball0708/031612_collegebasketball_podcast.mp3 No 00:32:02 Tue, 13 Mar 2012 18:55:55 -0400 CBSSports.com The news that Fab Melo has been ruled ineligible due to a grades issue -- keeping him out of the NCAA tournament -- means that you've probably eliminated SU from reaching the Final Four. Normally, Gar The news that Fab Melo has been ruled ineligible due to a grades issue -- keeping him out of the NCAA tournament -- means that you've probably eliminated SU from reaching the Final Four. Normally, Gary Parrish and Jeff Goodman join Norlander for the Wednesday podcast, but since the Melo stuff is so big, we're getting this pod out on a Tuesday. Goodman checks in with his reporting on the issue, the guys address why Syracuse's reputation is pretty terrible right now, and look at grade/academic issues in college basketball in general. Don't worry -- there is bracket talk, too. Goodman and Parrish give their impressions of the field of 68 and make a few predictions. Plus: does UNC need to worry about John Henson's wrist? We have the answer as to whether or not he'll play by the weekend. cbs,college,basketball,syracuse orange,unc tar heels,kentucky wildcats,vanderbilt commodores,kansas jayhawks,sports,athletics The news that Fab Melo has been ruled ineligible due to a grades issue -- keeping him out of the NCAA tournament -- means that you've probably eliminated SU from reaching the Final Four. Normally, Gary Parrish and Jeff Goodman join Norlander for the Wednesday podcast, but since the Melo stuff is so big, we're getting this pod out on a Tuesday. Goodman checks in with his reporting on the issue, the guys address why Syracuse's reputation is pretty terrible right now, and look at grade/academic issues in college basketball in general. Don't worry -- there is bracket talk, too. Goodman and Parrish give their impressions of the field of 68 and make a few predictions. Plus: does UNC need to worry about John Henson's wrist? We have the answer as to whether or not he'll play by the weekend. http://cstvpodcast.cstv.com.edgesuite.net/mensbasketball0708/031312_mbb.mp3 No 00:34:17 Mon, 12 Mar 2012 16:22:21 -0400 CBSSports.com The bracket is finally here -- and we can't stop talking about. Host Matt Norlander brings on colleague Jeff Borzello to talk about every angle of this field of 68. The bracket is finally here -- and we can't stop talking about. Host Matt Norlander brings on colleague Jeff Borzello to talk about every angle of this field of 68. We know how you feel -- and we tap into it. You've got questions, convictions and qualifications about your picks. We promise all of them are touched on this pod. You can't stop absorbing everything related to the NCAA tournament. Neither can we. Click and enjoy. cbs,college,basketball,kentucky wildcats,duke blue devils,north carolina tar heels,missouri tigers,michigan state spartans,michigan wolverines,indiana hoosiers,syracuse orange,louisville cardinal The bracket is finally here -- and we can't stop talking about. Host Matt Norlander brings on colleague Jeff Borzello to talk about every angle of this field of 68. We know how you feel -- and we tap into it. You've got questions, convictions and qualifications about your picks. We promise all of them are touched on this pod. You can't stop absorbing everything related to the NCAA tournament. Neither can we. Click and enjoy. http://cstvpodcast.cstv.com.edgesuite.net/mensbasketball0708/031212_mbb.mp3 No 00:42:41 Wed, 07 Mar 2012 12:47:48 -0500 CBSSports.com The podcast gets personal. Matt Norlander and Jeff Goodman record together from the Marriot Marquis hotel in Times Square, but don't worry -- Gary Parrish is on as usual for the Wednesday edition. The podcast gets personal. Matt Norlander and Jeff Goodman record together from the Marriot Marquis hotel in Times Square, but don't worry -- Gary Parrish is on as usual for the Wednesday edition. The trio sticks to conference-tournament talk, as well as some Selection Sunday predictions. cbs,college,basketball,men's,march,madness,ncaa,tournament,sports,athletics The podcast gets personal. Matt Norlander and Jeff Goodman record together from the Marriot Marquis hotel in Times Square, but don't worry -- Gary Parrish is on as usual for the Wednesday edition. The trio sticks to conference-tournament talk, as well as some Selection Sunday predictions. http://cstvpodcast.cstv.com.edgesuite.net/mensbasketball0708/030712_collegebasketball_podcast.mp3 No 00:25:17 Mon, 05 Mar 2012 08:36:47 -0500 CBSSports.com Sports Illustrated multi-faceted writer Luke Winn joins the podcast once again, and boy do we have a ton to talk about. What we promise: no bracketology talk! You can get that all over CBSSports.com. Sports Illustrated multi-faceted writer Luke Winn joins the podcast once again, and boy do we have a ton to talk about. What we promise: no bracketology talk! You can get that all over CBSSports.com. The Monday pod looks back at the great weekend in conference tournament play, as well as the wrap-up of the regular season in big-league games. Luke has a big story coming out in SI this week, so he talks in advance of that, plus he and host Matt Norlander take questions from Twitter followers on the Big Ten, Big East, SEC, ACC and tournament in general. cbs,college,basketball,ohio state buckeyes,michigan state spartans,michigan wolverines,,kentucky wildcats,syracuse orange,iona gaels,sports,athletics Sports Illustrated multi-faceted writer Luke Winn joins the podcast once again, and boy do we have a ton to talk about. What we promise: no bracketology talk! You can get that all over CBSSports.com. The Monday pod looks back at the great weekend in conference tournament play, as well as the wrap-up of the regular season in big-league games. Luke has a big story coming out in SI this week, so he talks in advance of that, plus he and host Matt Norlander take questions from Twitter followers on the Big Ten, Big East, SEC, ACC and tournament in general. http://cstvpodcast.cstv.com.edgesuite.net/mensbasketball0708/030512_mbb.mp3 No 00:40:43 Fri, 02 Mar 2012 10:02:02 -0500 CBSSports.com The podcast brings on first-time guest Dan Hanner. He's a very smart writer for RealGM.com, doing analysis that's extremely valuable and extremely unique. The podcast brings on first-time guest Dan Hanner. He's a very smart writer for RealGM.com, doing analysis that's extremely valuable and extremely unique. Hanner and host Matt Norlander touch on things such as tangible proof of recruiting and developing players. Which coaches do it the best? Ben Howland does, and in the wake of the UCLA news, shouldn't he be given some credit? There's also a trend happening between teams playing extremely well--and not so well. Which ones are tournament-bound, and probably the ones you should avoid picking in your bracket? The two also touch on some of their favorite March memories and discuss how they began to love the sport so much. cbs,college,basketball,illinois fightingi illini,kentucky wildcats,ucla bruins,north carolina tar heels,syracuse orange,sports,athletics The podcast brings on first-time guest Dan Hanner. He's a very smart writer for RealGM.com, doing analysis that's extremely valuable and extremely unique. Hanner and host Matt Norlander touch on things such as tangible proof of recruiting and developing players. Which coaches do it the best? Ben Howland does, and in the wake of the UCLA news, shouldn't he be given some credit? There's also a trend happening between teams playing extremely well--and not so well. Which ones are tournament-bound, and probably the ones you should avoid picking in your bracket? The two also touch on some of their favorite March memories and discuss how they began to love the sport so much. http://cstvpodcast.cstv.com.edgesuite.net/mensbasketball0708/030212_mbb.mp3 No 00:31:25 Wed, 29 Feb 2012 12:25:46 -0500 CBSSports.com In immediate wake of Sports Illustrated's piece on Ben Howland, Reeves Nelson and the culture of no accountability at UCLA, the podcast addresses why it's, really, not a huge deal. In the immediate wake of Sports Illustrated's piece on Ben Howland, Reeves Nelson and the culture of no accountability at UCLA, the podcast addresses why it's, really, not a huge deal. Nelson is no longer on the team, UCLA has a big recruiting class coming in -- and you could likely find these sorts of problems at most places not winning consistently right now. Why it's bad: Ben Howland's reputation takes a hit and it's unclear whether he ever separates himself from the past few years of bad chemistry and bad basketball. Aside from UCLA, Matt Norlander, Jeff Goodman and Gary Parrish touch on why UConn doesn't deserve an NCAA berth, if Draymond Green is worthy of the Player of the Year talking with Anthony Davis and Thomas Robinson; Ohio State; low-seeded teams they love to go far; and a verbal attack on Norlander from the other two over his final Power Pyramid. cbs,college,basketball,ucla bruins,connecticut huskies,michigan state spartans,kansas jayhawks,kentucky wildcats,indiana hoosiers,memphis tigers,sports,athletics In the immediate wake of Sports Illustrated's piece on Ben Howland, Reeves Nelson and the culture of no accountability at UCLA, the podcast addresses why it's, really, not a huge deal. Nelson is no longer on the team, UCLA has a big recruiting class coming in -- and you could likely find these sorts of problems at most places not winning consistently right now. Why it's bad: Ben Howland's reputation takes a hit and it's unclear whether he ever separates himself from the past few years of bad chemistry and bad basketball. Aside from UCLA, Matt Norlander, Jeff Goodman and Gary Parrish touch on why UConn doesn't deserve an NCAA berth, if Draymond Green is worthy of the Player of the Year talking with Anthony Davis and Thomas Robinson; Ohio State; low-seeded teams they love to go far; and a verbal attack on Norlander from the other two over his final Power Pyramid. http://cstvpodcast.cstv.com.edgesuite.net/mensbasketball0708/022912_mbb.mp3 No 00:41:40 Mon, 27 Feb 2012 08:23:33 -0500 CBSSports.com CBSSports.com bracketlogist Jerry Palm isn't afraid to tell you how he really feels. Or, rather, how he thinks the tournament selection committee does, and will, when it picks the field of 68. CBSSports.com bracketlogist Jerry Palm isn't afraid to tell you how he really feels. Or, rather, how he thinks the tournament selection committee does, and will, when it picks the field of 68. Palm owns and operates CollegeRPI.com and he's Monday's guest on the podcast because he's got the at-large crop pinned down as well as anyone. He and Matt Norlander hit on a plethora of teams and their current situations. But there's more to today's episode than just talking teams and pontificating about their seed status. Palm is a Purdue grad, and so he gets to vent about the Boilers. If you want a good view of how the next two weeks will break down, get to listening. cbs,college,basketball,cincinnati bearcats,wisconsin badgers,ohio state buckeyes,purdue boilermakers,illinois fighting illini,northwestern wildcats,connecticut huskies,sports,athletics CBSSports.com bracketlogist Jerry Palm isn't afraid to tell you how he really feels. Or, rather, how he thinks the tournament selection committee does, and will, when it picks the field of 68. Palm owns and operates CollegeRPI.com and he's Monday's guest on the podcast because he's got the at-large crop pinned down as well as anyone. He and Matt Norlander hit on a plethora of teams and their current situations. But there's more to today's episode than just talking teams and pontificating about their seed status. Palm is a Purdue grad, and so he gets to vent about the Boilers. If you want a good view of how the next two weeks will break down, get to listening. http://cstvpodcast.cstv.com.edgesuite.net/mensbasketball0708/022712_mbb.mp3 No 00:38:39 Fri, 24 Feb 2012 13:29:26 -0500 CBSSports.com One of CBS' premier college basketball analysts joins Matt Norlander again on the podcast. Seth Davis is preparing to basically spend the next month sleeping at CBS headquarters ... One of CBS' premier college basketball analysts joins Matt Norlander again on the podcast. Seth Davis is preparing to basically spend the next month sleeping at CBS headquarters, as he'll be providing insight and analysis for the network. So before he hunkers down, it was time to get him back on the pod. Seth and Matt have disagreements on the RPI's legitimacy -- and on Jordan Taylor's value and his season so far. The two also get into Duke. Why is the perception of this team so different and varied from week to week? Other topics: Draymond Green, defending the "bad" officials, tips on how to get the most out of your treadmill running. At the end of the pod, the guys share stories of how they fell in love with college basketball and March Madness when they were younger. cbs,college,basketball,duke blue devils,michigan state spartans,wisconsin badgers,north carolina tar heels,maryland terrapins,south dakota state jackrabbits,sports,athletics One of CBS' premier college basketball analysts joins Matt Norlander again on the podcast. Seth Davis is preparing to basically spend the next month sleeping at CBS headquarters, as he'll be providing insight and analysis for the network. So before he hunkers down, it was time to get him back on the pod. Seth and Matt have disagreements on the RPI's legitimacy -- and on Jordan Taylor's value and his season so far. The two also get into Duke. Why is the perception of this team so different and varied from week to week? Other topics: Draymond Green, defending the "bad" officials, tips on how to get the most out of your treadmill running. At the end of the pod, the guys share stories of how they fell in love with college basketball and March Madness when they were younger. http://cstvpodcast.cstv.com.edgesuite.net/mensbasketball0708/022412_mbb.mp3 No 00:37:25 Wed, 22 Feb 2012 12:02:10 -0500 CBSSports.com Parrish had a drunk college kid help him with a flat tire. Goodman listens to Nickelback. This podcast keeps drifting away from college basketball -- but not for too long. Parrish had a drunk college kid help him with a flat tire. Goodman listens to Nickelback. This podcast keeps drifting away from college basketball -- but not for too long. The guys join host Matt Norlander to discuss Kentucky and its apparanet inevitable date with the Final Four. The comeback win at Mississippi State was ho-hum, and that's why the Cats look nearly unbeatable right now. In addition to UK talk, what about Jim Calhoun at UConn? Should/will he coach in the huge home game against Syracuse Saturday? And what's the program going to be when he leaves, whether that's this spring, next year or five years from now? The trio also squeezes in their opinions on rushing the floor and why it's OK. Then there's the story about Goodman hanging from a goal post. This is pretty much a mandatory listen today. cbs,college,basketball,kentucky wildcats,connecticut huskies,kansas state wildcats,mississippi state bulldogs,syracuse orange,george mason patriots,sports,athletics Parrish had a drunk college kid help him with a flat tire. Goodman listens to Nickelback. This podcast keeps drifting away from college basketball -- but not for too long. The guys join host Matt Norlander to discuss Kentucky and its apparanet inevitable date with the Final Four. The comeback win at Mississippi State was ho-hum, and that's why the Cats look nearly unbeatable right now. In addition to UK talk, what about Jim Calhoun at UConn? Should/will he coach in the huge home game against Syracuse Saturday? And what's the program going to be when he leaves, whether that's this spring, next year or five years from now? The trio also squeezes in their opinions on rushing the floor and why it's OK. Then there's the story about Goodman hanging from a goal post. This is pretty much a mandatory listen today. http://cstvpodcast.cstv.com.edgesuite.net/mensbasketball0708/022212_mbb.mp3 No 00:38:30 Mon, 20 Feb 2012 10:22:16 -0500 CBSSports.com The podcast reaches its wonky zenith today. John Gasaway, the driving force behind Basketball Prospectus, and Nate Silver, renowned New York Times statistical political and basketball blogger, join... The podcast reaches its wonky zenith today. John Gasaway, the driving force behind Basketball Prospectus, and Nate Silver, renowned New York Times statistical political and basketball blogger, join host Matt Norlander. All three were at the mock selection meetings last week in Indianapolis, where they saw how the NCAA Selection Committee goes through the process of picking 68 teams for the best tournament in the world. The process was a lot of fun, a lot of work and a bit flawed. All aspects are covered by the trio today. If you're interested in learning how the bracket is built, there is no better source of knowledge for enlightenment than today's podcast. Enjoy -- the tournament starts in 22 days. cbs,college,basketball,duke blue devils,unc tar heels,kentucky wildcats,connecticut huskies,sports,athletics The podcast reaches its wonky zenith today. John Gasaway, the driving force behind Basketball Prospectus, and Nate Silver, renowned New York Times statistical political and basketball blogger, join host Matt Norlander. All three were at the mock selection meetings last week in Indianapolis, where they saw how the NCAA Selection Committee goes through the process of picking 68 teams for the best tournament in the world. The process was a lot of fun, a lot of work and a bit flawed. All aspects are covered by the trio today. If you're interested in learning how the bracket is built, there is no better source of knowledge for enlightenment than today's podcast. Enjoy -- the tournament starts in 22 days. http://cstvpodcast.cstv.com.edgesuite.net/mensbasketball0708/022012_mbb.mp3 No 00:39:47 Wed, 15 Feb 2012 08:36:31 -0500 CBSSports.com It's the Wednesday edition with Matt Norlander, Gary Parrish and Jeff Goodman. The fellas got up bright and early -- practically before dawn -- to record this one today. It's the Wednesday edition with Matt Norlander, Gary Parrish and Jeff Goodman. The fellas got up bright and early -- practically before dawn -- to record this one today. Norlander's got to catch a flight and Goodman's driving down to NYC, so an early recording was necessary. The fellas are awake -- mostly. As for the hoops talk, they cover: Is the SEC just not as good as we thought it was going to be? Is Bruce Weber forever on the hot seat at Illinois, and who would be the ideal guy to replace him if/when he goes? Speaking of Illinois coaches, the former one, Bill Self, is officially a magician with the way he's continuing to win at Kansas. cbs,college,basketball,new mexico lobos,temple owls,illinois illini,mississippi state bulldogs,florida gators,vcu rams,sports,athletics It's the Wednesday edition with Matt Norlander, Gary Parrish and Jeff Goodman. The fellas got up bright and early -- practically before dawn -- to record this one today. Norlander's got to catch a flight and Goodman's driving down to NYC, so an early recording was necessary. The fellas are awake -- mostly. As for the hoops talk, they cover: Is the SEC just not as good as we thought it was going to be? Is Bruce Weber forever on the hot seat at Illinois, and who would be the ideal guy to replace him if/when he goes? Speaking of Illinois coaches, the former one, Bill Self, is officially a magician with the way he's continuing to win at Kansas. http://cstvpodcast.cstv.com.edgesuite.net/mensbasketball0708/021512_mbb.mp3 No 00:30:49 Mon, 13 Feb 2012 08:02:14 -0500 CBSSports.com CBS Sports Network analyst Wally Sczcerbiak comes back on the podcast to give his perspective on why big conferences don't need league tournaments -- but small ones do. CBS Sports Network analyst Wally Sczcerbiak comes back on the podcast to give his perspective on why big conferences don't need league tournaments -- but small ones do. He also shares how much he'd average in college today, which current player most reminds him of himself when he was at Miami University, and whether Kentucky is a cut above Syracuse right now. Plus, Wally's down on Baylor big-time, and he explains why. cbs,college,basketball,kentucky wildcats,baylor bears,syracuse orange,vanderbilt commodores,missouri tigers,ohio state buckeyes,michigan state spartans,sports,athletics CBS Sports Network analyst Wally Sczcerbiak comes back on the podcast to give his perspective on why big conferences don't need league tournaments -- but small ones do. He also shares how much he'd average in college today, which current player most reminds him of himself when he was at Miami University, and whether Kentucky is a cut above Syracuse right now. Plus, Wally's down on Baylor big-time, and he explains why. http://cstvpodcast.cstv.com.edgesuite.net/mensbasketball0708/021312_mbb.mp3 No 00:31:52 Fri, 10 Feb 2012 11:12:41 -0500 CBSSports.com Now that Murray State's lost it's time to ignore them again, right? Wrong! Now that Murray State's lost it's time to ignore them again, right? Wrong! Pod host Matt Norlander explains, with fellow CBSSports.com writer Jeff Borzello, why the Murray State story is still intriguing. This weekend is also stacked with a lot of good/important games. What are the six or seven best? We lay it out for you. The guys also have to talk about the incredible Duke-Carolina game and how far Austin Rivers has come. Is he a top-three freshman this year? Who are the top 10 freshman? Borzello reveals his list. Borzello also runs the recruiting coverage for the site, and with the news that No. 1 recruit Shabazz Muhammad said he'll wait until at least April to pick his school, Borzello breaks down why that's smart and the methodology behind it. cbs,college,basketball,murray state racers,duke blue devils,north carolina tar heels,st. john's red storm,vanderbilt commodores,kentucky wildcats,purdue boilermakers,sports,athletics Now that Murray State's lost it's time to ignore them again, right? Wrong! Pod host Matt Norlander explains, with fellow CBSSports.com writer Jeff Borzello, why the Murray State story is still intriguing. This weekend is also stacked with a lot of good/important games. What are the six or seven best? We lay it out for you. The guys also have to talk about the incredible Duke-Carolina game and how far Austin Rivers has come. Is he a top-three freshman this year? Who are the top 10 freshman? Borzello reveals his list. Borzello also runs the recruiting coverage for the site, and with the news that No. 1 recruit Shabazz Muhammad said he'll wait until at least April to pick his school, Borzello breaks down why that's smart and the methodology behind it. http://cstvpodcast.cstv.com.edgesuite.net/mensbasketball0708/021012_mbb.mp3 No 00:37:03 Wed, 08 Feb 2012 10:27:48 -0500 CBSSports.com After the way Kentucky won so convincingly, and how Ohio State barely got by Purdue, is it now that UK is on a shelf higher than other teams? Pod host Matt Norlander says no, but ... After the way Kentucky won so convincingly, and how Ohio State barely got by Purdue, is it now that UK is on a shelf higher than other teams? Pod host Matt Norlander says no, but Jeff Goodman and Gary Parrish disagree. The trio talks both Buckeyes and Wildcats, then gets to looking at the Duke-UNC game, which doesn't have the urgency it's had in the past. Duke is coming off that loss to Miami, and a double-digit fall to UNC wouldn't be shocking at all. In other news, Memphis is headed to the Big East. Why is that really good for Memphis, really good for the Big East and not all that great for Memphis coach Josh Pastner? The guys also hammer UConn for its incredible fall as of late. cbs,college,basketball,kentucky wildcats,duke blue devils,north carolina tar heels,florid gators,memphis tigers,ohio state buckeyes,sports,athletics After the way Kentucky won so convincingly, and how Ohio State barely got by Purdue, is it now that UK is on a shelf higher than other teams? Pod host Matt Norlander says no, but Jeff Goodman and Gary Parrish disagree. The trio talks both Buckeyes and Wildcats, then gets to looking at the Duke-UNC game, which doesn't have the urgency it's had in the past. Duke is coming off that loss to Miami, and a double-digit fall to UNC wouldn't be shocking at all. In other news, Memphis is headed to the Big East. Why is that really good for Memphis, really good for the Big East and not all that great for Memphis coach Josh Pastner? The guys also hammer UConn for its incredible fall as of late. http://cstvpodcast.cstv.com.edgesuite.net/mensbasketball0708/020812_mbb.mp3 No 00:36:05 Mon, 06 Feb 2012 11:52:37 -0500 CBSSports.com SI.com bracket fellow Andy Glockner comes back on the pod to address, big picture, how GOOD this year's at-large crop is. There are many facets to cover and many angles to predict. SI.com bracket fellow Andy Glockner comes back on the pod to address, big picture, how GOOD this year's at-large crop is. There are many facets to cover and many angles to predict. Today's podcast covers a lot of them, including seeding issues with the committee and why the Pac-12 is becoming more and more troublesome. Murray State, Harvard and UConn are also addressed, as is Sunday night's Super Bowl. We couldn't not talk about the big game after that finish. Enjoy the diverse pod! cbs,college,basketball,murray state racers,connecticut huskies,washington huskies,california bears,michigan state spartans,duke blue devils,indiana hoosiers,sports,athletics SI.com bracket fellow Andy Glockner comes back on the pod to address, big picture, how GOOD this year's at-large crop is. There are many facets to cover and many angles to predict. Today's podcast covers a lot of them, including seeding issues with the committee and why the Pac-12 is becoming more and more troublesome. Murray State, Harvard and UConn are also addressed, as is Sunday night's Super Bowl. We couldn't not talk about the big game after that finish. Enjoy the diverse pod! http://cstvpodcast.cstv.com.edgesuite.net/mensbasketball0708/020612_mbb.mp3 No 00:34:38 Fri, 03 Feb 2012 12:57:31 -0500 CBSSports.com Matt Norlander and Bizarro Matt Norlander, ESPN.com college hoops blogger Eamonn Brennan, have collided their worlds again on the podcast. Matt Norlander and Bizarro Matt Norlander, ESPN.com college hoops blogger Eamonn Brennan, have collided their worlds again on the podcast. The two fledgling scribes swap stories about moving and Super Bowl parties and argue over Lost and Dave Matthews Band. As for hoops, there's much more agreement. Murray State's on the docket, as is unpredictable Indiana and the terrific slate of games that are coming this weekend, all a great appetizer to Super Bowl Sunday. cbs,college,basketball,indiana hoosiers,ohio state buckeyes,purdue boilermakers,kansas jayhawks,missouri tigers,michigan state spartans,sports,athletics Matt Norlander and Bizarro Matt Norlander, ESPN.com college hoops blogger Eamonn Brennan, have collided their worlds again on the podcast. The two fledgling scribes swap stories about moving and Super Bowl parties and argue over Lost and Dave Matthews Band. As for hoops, there's much more agreement. Murray State's on the docket, as is unpredictable Indiana and the terrific slate of games that are coming this weekend, all a great appetizer to Super Bowl Sunday. http://cstvpodcast.cstv.com.edgesuite.net/mensbasketball0708/020312_mbb.mp3 No 00:37:07 Wed, 01 Feb 2012 11:49:59 -0500 CBSSports.com How does one run out of gas more than 30 miles from home? Jeff Goodman has the answer -- because it happened to him last Friday after covering Iona-Fairfield. How does one run out of gas more than 30 miles from home? Jeff Goodman has the answer -- because it happened to him last Friday after covering Iona-Fairfield. Goodman and Gary Parrish join Matt Norlander for the usual-yet-not-so-usual Wednesday show. Hoops-wise, the fellas discuss Pittsburgh's surge, Conference USA's big game Wednesday night, Kentucky's eventual shift as the clear-cut top team, and examine the latest field of 68 from CBSSports.com bracketologist Jerry Palm. cbs,college,basketball,seton hall pirates,northwestern wildcats,kentucky wildcats,pittsburgh panthers,michigan state spartans,south florida bulls,notre dame fighting irish,sports,athletics How does one run out of gas more than 30 miles from home? Jeff Goodman has the answer -- because it happened to him last Friday after covering Iona-Fairfield. Goodman and Gary Parrish join Matt Norlander for the usual-yet-not-so-usual Wednesday show. Hoops-wise, the fellas discuss Pittsburgh's surge, Conference USA's big game Wednesday night, Kentucky's eventual shift as the clear-cut top team, and examine the latest field of 68 from CBSSports.com bracketologist Jerry Palm. http://cstvpodcast.cstv.com.edgesuite.net/mensbasketball0708/020112_mbb.mp3 No 00:35:21 Mon, 30 Jan 2012 08:06:09 -0500 CBSSports.com College basketball's most epic road trip this season has finished, and since the duo behind Ballin' is a Habit made it back after their three-week cross-country trip in one piece, we had to get them College basketball's most epic road trip this season has finished, and since the duo behind Ballin' is a Habit made it back after their three-week cross-country trip in one piece, we had to get them on shortly after they walked in the door to tell their tale. From Kentucky to Wisconsin to Ohio to Tennessee to Missouri to Kansas to Utah and back, there are many things to share. After the road stories finish, the guys and host Matt Norlander address the Ryan Boatright situation at UConn, why he's so little of what's ailing the Huskies, and where the rest of the Big East is going this season. Plus -- other things that stood out from what turned out to be a surprising weekend in college hoops. cbs,college,basketball,connecticut huskies,kentucky wildcats,indiana hoosiers,utah state aggies,seton hall pirates,marquette golden eagles,kansas jayhawks,sports,athletics College basketball's most epic road trip this season has finished, and since the duo behind Ballin' is a Habit made it back after their three-week cross-country trip in one piece, we had to get them on shortly after they walked in the door to tell their tale. From Kentucky to Wisconsin to Ohio to Tennessee to Missouri to Kansas to Utah and back, there are many things to share. After the road stories finish, the guys and host Matt Norlander address the Ryan Boatright situation at UConn, why he's so little of what's ailing the Huskies, and where the rest of the Big East is going this season. Plus -- other things that stood out from what turned out to be a surprising weekend in college hoops. http://cstvpodcast.cstv.com.edgesuite.net/mensbasketball0708/013012_mbb.mp3 No 00:44:17 Fri, 27 Jan 2012 12:02:32 -0500 CBSSports.com Yahoo Sports' national college columnist Pat Forde comes on the show for the first time to give tips on where to go in New Orleans for the Final Four, his new duties at Yahoo after leaving ESPN two mo Yahoo Sports' national college columnist Pat Forde comes on the show for the first time to give tips on where to go in New Orleans for the Final Four, his new duties at Yahoo after leaving ESPN two months ago -- and of course so much hoops. Pat's one of the few national guys to have seen undefeated Murray State in person. He gives his impression of that team and how they're similar to another group that once made a national title game. Pat is a Missouri alumnus who didn't expect Frank Haith to amount to much, yet the Tigers are a top-five team, so it's time to eat some crow. Also: Pat and host Matt Norlander agree Indiana's best basketball is behind it this season. The two also lament how this season, so far, hasn't had the juice or oomph that many hoped/expected. Why? cbs,college,basketball,murray state racers,indiana hoosiers,kentucky wildcats,wisconsin badgers,north carolina tar heels,missouri tigers,sports,athletics Yahoo Sports' national college columnist Pat Forde comes on the show for the first time to give tips on where to go in New Orleans for the Final Four, his new duties at Yahoo after leaving ESPN two months ago -- and of course so much hoops. Pat's one of the few national guys to have seen undefeated Murray State in person. He gives his impression of that team and how they're similar to another group that once made a national title game. Pat is a Missouri alumnus who didn't expect Frank Haith to amount to much, yet the Tigers are a top-five team, so it's time to eat some crow. Also: Pat and host Matt Norlander agree Indiana's best basketball is behind it this season. The two also lament how this season, so far, hasn't had the juice or oomph that many hoped/expected. Why? http://cstvpodcast.cstv.com.edgesuite.net/mensbasketball0708/012712_mbb.mp3 No 00:32:04 Wed, 25 Jan 2012 11:12:53 -0500 CBSSports.com Our weekly Wednesday show with Gary Parrish and Jeff Goodman is goofier than usual. That's a good thing. Goodman explains which college basketball coach is closest to Bill Belichick. Our weekly Wednesday show with Gary Parrish and Jeff Goodman is goofier than usual. That's a good thing. Goodman explains which college basketball coach is closest to Bill Belichick. Parrish, who just turned 35, shares his philosophies on birthdays and why he was OK spending his night watching the State of the Union. Norlander almost dies from laughing at one point. Oh, right, basketball -- the fellas discuss Purdue's troubles, North Carolina's title chances without Dexter Strickland, the Duke student section not selling out, and how about college basketball just lacking oomph so far? That's the unfortunate truth. The sport isn't sexy at the moment. That said, the BracketBusters games are coming up and Goodman's plan for organizing the event is filled with hilarious loopholes. cbs,college,basketball,purdue boilermakers,north carolina tar heels,duke blue devils,creighton blue jays,murray state racers,sports,athletics Our weekly Wednesday show with Gary Parrish and Jeff Goodman is goofier than usual. That's a good thing. Goodman explains which college basketball coach is closest to Bill Belichick. Parrish, who just turned 35, shares his philosophies on birthdays and why he was OK spending his night watching the State of the Union. Norlander almost dies from laughing at one point. Oh, right, basketball -- the fellas discuss Purdue's troubles, North Carolina's title chances without Dexter Strickland, the Duke student section not selling out, and how about college basketball just lacking oomph so far? That's the unfortunate truth. The sport isn't sexy at the moment. That said, the BracketBusters games are coming up and Goodman's plan for organizing the event is filled with hilarious loopholes. http://cstvpodcast.cstv.com.edgesuite.net/mensbasketball0708/012512_mbb.mp3 No 00:44:02 Mon, 23 Jan 2012 08:35:00 -0500 CBSSports.com One of, if not the biggest, names in college basketball sportswriting, Seth Davis, is back on the program. All that great football overshadowed what transpired in hoops ... One of, if not the biggest, names in college basketball sportswriting, Seth Davis, is back on the program. All that great football overshadowed what transpired in hoops, so we're here so you can hear all about it. What were the biggest results? What of Fab Melo not playing at Syracuse? Why can't we focus on the positive with Murray State? And why on earth does Seth root for the Redskins? All extremely important topics that are covered in the Monday edition. It's one of our best this season, so get to clicking. cbs,college,basketball,duke blue devils,syracuse orange,murray state racers,florida state seminoles,vanderbilt commodores,maryland terrapins,north carolina state wolfpack,illinois fighting illini,wisconsin badgers One of, if not the biggest, names in college basketball sportswriting, Seth Davis, is back on the program. All that great football overshadowed what transpired in hoops, so we're here so you can hear all about it. What were the biggest results? What of Fab Melo not playing at Syracuse? Why can't we focus on the positive with Murray State? And why on earth does Seth root for the Redskins? All extremely important topics that are covered in the Monday edition. It's one of our best this season, so get to clicking. http://cstvpodcast.cstv.com.edgesuite.net/mensbasketball0708/012312_mbb.mp3 No 00:36:38 Fri, 20 Jan 2012 13:47:49 -0500 CBSSports.com Bilas is back! ESPN's Jay Bilas joins the pod to discuss North Carolina, Murray State, the Big East, Syracuse, officiating inconsistency and why college basketball has a coaching problem. Bilas is back! ESPN's Jay Bilas joins the pod to discuss North Carolina, Murray State, the Big East, Syracuse, officiating inconsistency and why college basketball has a coaching problem. Oh, and why Digger Phelps is who he is. cbs,college,basketball,syracuse orange,north carolina tar heels,murray state racers,pittsburgh panthers,louisville cardinals,sports,athletics Bilas is back! ESPN's Jay Bilas joins the pod to discuss North Carolina, Murray State, the Big East, Syracuse, officiating inconsistency and why college basketball has a coaching problem. Oh, and why Digger Phelps is who he is. http://cstvpodcast.cstv.com.edgesuite.net/mensbasketball0708/012012_mbb.mp3 No 00:32:10 Wed, 18 Jan 2012 09:54:37 -0500 CBSSports.com Have the perceptions of Kansas and North Carolina greatly changed in the past few days? They have for Gary Parrish and Jeff Goodman. CBSSports.com's senior college basketball writers hop on, as usual, Have the perceptions of Kansas and North Carolina greatly changed in the past few days? They have for Gary Parrish and Jeff Goodman. CBSSports.com's senior college basketball writers hop on, as usual, for the Wednesday pod with host Matt Norlander to discuss why Kansas is probably going to win the Big 12 again; why Baylor isn't the Final Four-ready team many have said it is; why North Carolina won't win the title (and it's more than the 33-point loss to Florida State); and the 20-0 Syracuse Orange? One of the three says it's all but a lock that this team is going to the Final Four. But before we get to talking about basketball, Gary's house almost burned down Monday night, so that comes first. Enjoy! cbs,college,basketball,baylor bears,north carolina tar heels,syracuse orange,kansas jayhawks,sports,athletics Have the perceptions of Kansas and North Carolina greatly changed in the past few days? They have for Gary Parrish and Jeff Goodman. CBSSports.com's senior college basketball writers hop on, as usual, for the Wednesday pod with host Matt Norlander to discuss why Kansas is probably going to win the Big 12 again; why Baylor isn't the Final Four-ready team many have said it is; why North Carolina won't win the title (and it's more than the 33-point loss to Florida State); and the 20-0 Syracuse Orange? One of the three says it's all but a lock that this team is going to the Final Four. But before we get to talking about basketball, Gary's house almost burned down Monday night, so that comes first. Enjoy! http://cstvpodcast.cstv.com.edgesuite.net/mensbasketball0708/011812_mbb.mp3 No 00:38:21 Mon, 16 Jan 2012 11:37:55 -0500 CBSSports.com If a team gets beatdown like UNC did at Florida State Saturday, does it mean they won't win the title? Well, nobody's ever lost by 33 and done it before. No one's ever lost by more than 27 in a season If a team gets beatdown like UNC did at Florida State Saturday, does it mean they won't win the title? Well, nobody's ever lost by 33 and done it before. No one's ever lost by more than 27 in a season and gone on to win it all. CBSSports.com recruiting savant and bro supreme Jeff Borzello calls in from the Hoop Hall Classic to discuss Carolina's chances, as well as Roy Williams taking his team off the floor before that game was over. Borzello and Matt Norlander also get into the Ryan Boatright situation at UConn -- he's sitting out of games again, pending NCAA review of his eligibility -- as well as a look ahead to tonight's huge game: Baylor at Kansas. cbs,college,basketball,north carolina tar heels,baylor bears,kanas jayhawks,connecticut huskies,mississippi state bulldogs,ucf knights,sports,athletics If a team gets beatdown like UNC did at Florida State Saturday, does it mean they won't win the title? Well, nobody's ever lost by 33 and done it before. No one's ever lost by more than 27 in a season and gone on to win it all. CBSSports.com recruiting savant and bro supreme Jeff Borzello calls in from the Hoop Hall Classic to discuss Carolina's chances, as well as Roy Williams taking his team off the floor before that game was over. Borzello and Matt Norlander also get into the Ryan Boatright situation at UConn -- he's sitting out of games again, pending NCAA review of his eligibility -- as well as a look ahead to tonight's huge game: Baylor at Kansas. http://cstvpodcast.cstv.com.edgesuite.net/mensbasketball0708/011612_mbb.mp3 No 00:33:17 Fri, 13 Jan 2012 12:58:01 -0500 CBSSports.com No one knows ACC basketball like Jim Young, the funny/snarky presence who runs ACCSports.com. Young joins Matt Norlander fresh off that three-point Duke win over Virginia Thursday night. No one knows ACC basketball like Jim Young, the funny/snarky presence who runs ACCSports.com. Young joins Matt Norlander fresh off that three-point Duke win over Virginia Thursday night. Virginia did a lot of good there. But beyond Mike Scott, what do the Cavs have? The duo also dishes on Harrison Barnes -- they disagree on how good he is -- and the fact UNC's become a bit of an afterthought right now. Duke, Austin Rivers also get debated. Is Rivers not getting enough control of the offense? And as for the ACC as a whole, is it doomed to three bids? Who's going to step up and play itself into the No. 4 spot? Maryland can in the coming two weeks, actually. cbs,college,basketball,duke blue devils,north carolina tar heels,virginia cavaliers,maryland terrapins,florida state seminoles,clemson tigers,sports,athletics No one knows ACC basketball like Jim Young, the funny/snarky presence who runs ACCSports.com. Young joins Matt Norlander fresh off that three-point Duke win over Virginia Thursday night. Virginia did a lot of good there. But beyond Mike Scott, what do the Cavs have? The duo also dishes on Harrison Barnes -- they disagree on how good he is -- and the fact UNC's become a bit of an afterthought right now. Duke, Austin Rivers also get debated. Is Rivers not getting enough control of the offense? And as for the ACC as a whole, is it doomed to three bids? Who's going to step up and play itself into the No. 4 spot? Maryland can in the coming two weeks, actually. http://cstvpodcast.cstv.com.edgesuite.net/mensbasketball0708/011312_mbb.mp3 No 00:39:17 Wed, 11 Jan 2012 01:00:52 -0500 CBSSports.com There's a grouping of surprising college basketball teams who've yet to feel the swoon of conference play. But are they for real? Gary Parrish and Jeff Goodman present their cases. There's a grouping of surprising college basketball teams who've yet to feel the swoon of conference play. But are they for real? Gary Parrish and Jeff Goodman present their cases. The guys also discuss UConn's Final Four chances, why they'll come together. There's also the matter of the Mountain West, which Matt Norlander believes is the fourth-best league in hoops, better than the ACC and Pac-12. Goodman and Parrish can't quite go there. The guys gab for 40 minutes. You know what you're getting at this point: unfiltered bickering mixed in with some smart analysis. cbs,college,basketball,byu cougars,virginia cavaliers,seton hall pirates,iowa state cyclones,colorado buffaloes,west virginia mountaineers,sports,athletics There's a grouping of surprising college basketball teams who've yet to feel the swoon of conference play. But are they for real? Gary Parrish and Jeff Goodman present their cases. The guys also discuss UConn's Final Four chances, why they'll come together. There's also the matter of the Mountain West, which Matt Norlander believes is the fourth-best league in hoops, better than the ACC and Pac-12. Goodman and Parrish can't quite go there. The guys gab for 40 minutes. You know what you're getting at this point: unfiltered bickering mixed in with some smart analysis. http://cstvpodcast.cstv.com.edgesuite.net/mensbasketball0708/011112_mbb.mp3 No 00:42:08 Mon, 09 Jan 2012 09:30:04 -0500 CBSSports.com We can't turn our heads anymore. The Pac-12 is miserably bad, perhaps continuing in the worst season in its existence -- that dates back to when it was the Pac-8 and the Pac-10. We can't turn our heads anymore. The Pac-12 is miserably bad, perhaps continuing in the worst season in its existence -- that dates back to when it was the Pac-8 and the Pac-10. What's the reason for this? Is it doomed to become a one-bid league? Matt Norlander and guest Jeff Eisenberg say no, even if you want to upchuck your dinner just following this league. Today's 'cast isn't all negative, though. Jeff and Matt give their top five non-BCS teams and also wax on the Mountain West, which is down to just eight teams thanks to realignment, but what an eight-club crew it is. Could the MWC be the fourth-best conference in basketball? Listen to find out why it's true. cbs,college,basketball,ucla bruins,washington huskies,stanford cardinal,unlv rebels,san diego state aztecs,arizona wildcats,sports,athletics We can't turn our heads anymore. The Pac-12 is miserably bad, perhaps continuing in the worst season in its existence -- that dates back to when it was the Pac-8 and the Pac-10. What's the reason for this? Is it doomed to become a one-bid league? Matt Norlander and guest Jeff Eisenberg say no, even if you want to upchuck your dinner just following this league. Today's 'cast isn't all negative, though. Jeff and Matt give their top five non-BCS teams and also wax on the Mountain West, which is down to just eight teams thanks to realignment, but what an eight-club crew it is. Could the MWC be the fourth-best conference in basketball? Listen to find out why it's true. http://cstvpodcast.cstv.com.edgesuite.net/mensbasketball0708/010912_mbb.mp3 No 00:31:23 Fri, 06 Jan 2012 08:59:16 -0500 CBSSports.com Twenty years after Christian Laettner hit arguably the most memorable shot in college basketball history, it's time to look back on that game and ask if it's the best the sport's seen. Twenty years after Christian Laettner hit arguably the most memorable shot in college basketball history, it's time to look back on that game and ask if it's the best the sport's seen. ESPN.com senior national columnist Gene Wojciechowski wrote the book that is a college writer's dream: a complete chronicle of everything that led up to, produced and fell out from Duke's 104-103 win against Kentucky on March 28, 1992, in the East Regional finals. Wojciechowski's book, "The Last Great Game: Duke vs. Kentucky and the 2.1 Seconds That Changed College Basketball" is on sale now. He discusses how the title came to be, his best interviews, Rick Pitino's feelings about the game 20 years later, and how Pearl Jam ties into all of this. Today's podcast is a college hoops junky's dream. A great discussion -- enjoy. cbs,college,basketball,duke blue devils,kentucky wildcats,sports,athletics Twenty years after Christian Laettner hit arguably the most memorable shot in college basketball history, it's time to look back on that game and ask if it's the best the sport's seen. ESPN.com senior national columnist Gene Wojciechowski wrote the book that is a college writer's dream: a complete chronicle of everything that led up to, produced and fell out from Duke's 104-103 win against Kentucky on March 28, 1992, in the East Regional finals. Wojciechowski's book, "The Last Great Game: Duke vs. Kentucky and the 2.1 Seconds That Changed College Basketball" is on sale now. He discusses how the title came to be, his best interviews, Rick Pitino's feelings about the game 20 years later, and how Pearl Jam ties into all of this. Today's podcast is a college hoops junky's dream. A great discussion -- enjoy. http://cstvpodcast.cstv.com.edgesuite.net/mensbasketball0708/010612_mbb.mp3 No 00:41:52 Wed, 04 Jan 2012 15:07:10 -0500 CBSSports.com We're in the throes of conference play now, so the podcast takes this opportunity to share the best and worst of the college hoops season so far. How can Syracuse be overrated? We're in the throes of conference play now, so the podcast takes this opportunity to share the best and worst of the college hoops season so far. How can Syracuse be overrated? Matt Norlander, Jeff Goodman and Gary Parrish also discuss the state of Michigan State, Wisconsin -- and that crazy clock ending to their Tuesday night game. Additionally, Joe Jackson opted to not transfer from Memphis. Goodman and Parrish know Jackson well, and they shed light on who he is, why he stayed and Memphis' overall state of existence right now. Finally: Jarnell Stokes should not play at Tennessee this year. He could be an NBA player. He might not be one. But the Tennessee transfer needs to sit tight. cbs,college,basketball,wisconsin badgers,memphis tigers,tennessee volunteers,michigan state spartans,florida gators,sports,athletics We're in the throes of conference play now, so the podcast takes this opportunity to share the best and worst of the college hoops season so far. How can Syracuse be overrated? Matt Norlander, Jeff Goodman and Gary Parrish also discuss the state of Michigan State, Wisconsin -- and that crazy clock ending to their Tuesday night game. Additionally, Joe Jackson opted to not transfer from Memphis. Goodman and Parrish know Jackson well, and they shed light on who he is, why he stayed and Memphis' overall state of existence right now. Finally: Jarnell Stokes should not play at Tennessee this year. He could be an NBA player. He might not be one. But the Tennessee transfer needs to sit tight. http://cstvpodcast.cstv.com.edgesuite.net/mensbasketball0708/010412_mbb.mp3 No 00:29:35 Mon, 02 Jan 2012 12:20:06 -0500 CBSSports.com The cross-country American road trip. A staple of how our nation's citizens and families find unfamiliar ways to bond -- and loathe. The cross-country American road trip. A staple of how our nation's citizens and families find unfamiliar ways to bond -- and loathe. Rob Dauster and Troy Machir, the fellas who run Ballin' is a Habit, will embark on a three-week gallivant from D.C. to Indiana to Missouri to Wisconsin to Kansas to Utah and about six other states as well. They join the podcast to share their itinerary, all the things involved in a massive, enviable college hoops trip like this. The two also discuss, with host Matt Norlander, recent goings-on in the sport, like how Duke sneaked itself into a top-five ranking, and why Georgetown isn't getting respect. cbs,college,basketball,michigan state spartans,indiana hoosiers,georgetown hoyas,kentucky wildcats,duke blue devils,baylor bears,sports,athletics The cross-country American road trip. A staple of how our nation's citizens and families find unfamiliar ways to bond -- and loathe. Rob Dauster and Troy Machir, the fellas who run Ballin' is a Habit, will embark on a three-week gallivant from D.C. to Indiana to Missouri to Wisconsin to Kansas to Utah and about six other states as well. They join the podcast to share their itinerary, all the things involved in a massive, enviable college hoops trip like this. The two also discuss, with host Matt Norlander, recent goings-on in the sport, like how Duke sneaked itself into a top-five ranking, and why Georgetown isn't getting respect. http://cstvpodcast.cstv.com.edgesuite.net/mensbasketball0708/010212_mbb.mp3 No 00:36:44 Fri, 30 Dec 2011 09:54:03 -0500 CBSSports.com On Saturday at noon on CBS, one of college basketball's best rivalries -- some say it's the best -- will be renewed when Louisville heads into Rupp Arena to face Kentucky. On Saturday at noon on CBS, one of college basketball's best rivalries -- some say it's the best -- will be renewed when Louisville heads into Rupp Arena to face Kentucky. Plenty aren't giving U of L much of a chance. Is that fair? Kentucky Sports Radio's Matt Jones joins host Matt Norlander to discuss how this week has been. Jones is based out of Louisville and has become the fan's voice for UK hoops. The two look ahead to the game but also chat about how Kentucky hasn't clicked as a team yet, even though it only has one loss. Jones also shares his thoughts about which teams are most capable of reaching the Final Four. cbs,college,basketball,louisville cardinals,kentucky wildcats,florida gators,connecticut huskies,syracuse orange,north carolina tar heels,ohio state buckeyes,sports,athletics On Saturday at noon on CBS, one of college basketball's best rivalries -- some say it's the best -- will be renewed when Louisville heads into Rupp Arena to face Kentucky. Plenty aren't giving U of L much of a chance. Is that fair? Kentucky Sports Radio's Matt Jones joins host Matt Norlander to discuss how this week has been. Jones is based out of Louisville and has become the fan's voice for UK hoops. The two look ahead to the game but also chat about how Kentucky hasn't clicked as a team yet, even though it only has one loss. Jones also shares his thoughts about which teams are most capable of reaching the Final Four. http://cstvpodcast.cstv.com.edgesuite.net/mensbasketball0708/123011_mbb.mp3 No 00:34:27 Wed, 28 Dec 2011 12:41:43 -0500 CBSSports.com It's that soft spot between Christmas and New Year's, but lots of good basketball is about to get going thanks to conference play starting in earnest. It's that soft spot between Christmas and New Year's, but lots of good basketball is about to get going thanks to conference play starting in earnest. Jeff Goodman, Gary Parrish and Matt Norlander have their weekly Wednesday podcast and discuss Jordan Taylor's somehow underrated play this year; Creighton's Doug McDermott is about to explode on the national college hoops landscape; Rick Pitino can't be trusted; and this week is so huge for Louisville. The next three games, really: Wednesday vs. Georgetown; Saturday at Kentucky; Jan. 3 against St. John's. cbs,college,basketball,louisville cardinals,kentucky wildcats,georgetown hoyas,wisconsin badgers,creighton blue jays,nebraska cornhuskers,sports,athletics It's that soft spot between Christmas and New Year's, but lots of good basketball is about to get going thanks to conference play starting in earnest. Jeff Goodman, Gary Parrish and Matt Norlander have their weekly Wednesday podcast and discuss Jordan Taylor's somehow underrated play this year; Creighton's Doug McDermott is about to explode on the national college hoops landscape; Rick Pitino can't be trusted; and this week is so huge for Louisville. The next three games, really: Wednesday vs. Georgetown; Saturday at Kentucky; Jan. 3 against St. John's. http://cstvpodcast.cstv.com.edgesuite.net/mensbasketball0708/122811_mbb.mp3 No 00:37:09 Fri, 23 Dec 2011 10:37:39 -0500 CBSSports.com Fresh off winning the third national title in program history, Aaron Torres wasted no time writing the story of college basketball's most unlikely champion. Fresh off winning the third national title in program history, Aaron Torres wasted no time writing the story of college basketball's most unlikely champion. Yeah, UConn's a national program with top-rated recruits coming in almost every year, but the 2010-11 team wasn't expected to make the NCAA tournament, let alone win the title, by some people. Torres joins Matt Norlander to discuss his first book, "The Unlikeliest Champion," which chronicles all the details of the amazing run. Hear stories you've not yet been privy to, and see why last year's Huskies were so special. The two also address this year's team, which has more talent, but could very well fall short of doing what last season's squad accomplished. cbs,college,basketball,connecticut huskies,sports,athletics Fresh off winning the third national title in program history, Aaron Torres wasted no time writing the story of college basketball's most unlikely champion. Yeah, UConn's a national program with top-rated recruits coming in almost every year, but the 2010-11 team wasn't expected to make the NCAA tournament, let alone win the title, by some people. Torres joins Matt Norlander to discuss his first book, "The Unlikeliest Champion," which chronicles all the details of the amazing run. Hear stories you've not yet been privy to, and see why last year's Huskies were so special. The two also address this year's team, which has more talent, but could very well fall short of doing what last season's squad accomplished. http://cstvpodcast.cstv.com.edgesuite.net/mensbasketball0708/122311_mbb.mp3 No 00:34:54 Wed, 21 Dec 2011 12:13:00 -0500 CBSSports.com It's Part Two of our look-back on college hops in 2011. But before Gary Parrish, Jeff Goodman and Matt Norlander get to talk about the memories, events and games that shaped the best of the sport this It's Part Two of our look-back on college hops in 2011. But before Gary Parrish, Jeff Goodman and Matt Norlander get to talk about the memories, events and games that shaped the best of the sport this year, the trio addresses for the first time the Todd O'Brien situation at St. Joseph's, a story that continues to have legs and is in need of answers. After that, it's the retrospective, followed by some holiday thoughts, memories, and cheer. Get some hot chocolate, throw a log on the fire and enjoy. cbs,college,basketball,syracuse orange,kentucky wildcats,purdue boilermakers,memphis tigers,north carolina tar heels,sports,athletics It's Part Two of our look-back on college hops in 2011. But before Gary Parrish, Jeff Goodman and Matt Norlander get to talk about the memories, events and games that shaped the best of the sport this year, the trio addresses for the first time the Todd O'Brien situation at St. Joseph's, a story that continues to have legs and is in need of answers. After that, it's the retrospective, followed by some holiday thoughts, memories, and cheer. Get some hot chocolate, throw a log on the fire and enjoy. http://cstvpodcast.cstv.com.edgesuite.net/mensbasketball0708/122111_mbb.mp3 No 00:36:21 Tue, 20 Dec 2011 12:56:29 -0500 CBSSports.com Todd O'Brien's story caught fire in college sports circles Monday, and so we had him on to tell his side of the story for a special Tuesday podcast. Todd O'Brien's story caught fire in college sports circles Monday, and so we had him on to tell his side of the story for a special Tuesday podcast. O'Brien played at St. Joseph's the past two seasons, graduated over the summer, and transferred to UAB for grad school. St. Joe's coach Phil Martelli still has not signed a waiver allowing him to play there. It's an unsual case, one that O'Brien claims stems from Martelli feeling slighted by O'Brien leaving. O'Brien tells his story, including the laptop-theft incident from last February, which some believe relates to this situation; O'Brien says that's not the case. cbs,college,basketball,st. joseph's hawks,uab blazers,sports,athletics Todd O'Brien's story caught fire in college sports circles Monday, and so we had him on to tell his side of the story for a special Tuesday podcast. O'Brien played at St. Joseph's the past two seasons, graduated over the summer, and transferred to UAB for grad school. St. Joe's coach Phil Martelli still has not signed a waiver allowing him to play there. It's an unsual case, one that O'Brien claims stems from Martelli feeling slighted by O'Brien leaving. O'Brien tells his story, including the laptop-theft incident from last February, which some believe relates to this situation; O'Brien says that's not the case. http://cstvpodcast.cstv.com.edgesuite.net/mensbasketball0708/122011_mbb.mp3 No 00:28:57 Mon, 19 Dec 2011 14:39:14 -0500 CBSSports.com With 2011 about ready to come to a close, CBSSports.com blogger Jeff Borzello joins colleague Matt Norlander to exchange their favorite memories from this year in the sport. With 2011 about ready to come to a close, CBSSports.com blogger Jeff Borzello joins colleague Matt Norlander to exchange their favorite memories from this year in the sport. The two also discuss the weak Pac-12 and some underachieving teams with real chances to make the 2012 tournament. Since it's Christmastime, there is some holiday talk, such as favorite Christmas music and movies, and best memories of Decembers past. cbs,college,basketball,louisville cardinals,butler bulldogs,washington huskies,connecticut huskies,kentucky wildcats,sports,athletics With 2011 about ready to come to a close, CBSSports.com blogger Jeff Borzello joins colleague Matt Norlander to exchange their favorite memories from this year in the sport. The two also discuss the weak Pac-12 and some underachieving teams with real chances to make the 2012 tournament. Since it's Christmastime, there is some holiday talk, such as favorite Christmas music and movies, and best memories of Decembers past. http://cstvpodcast.cstv.com.edgesuite.net/mensbasketball0708/121911_mbb.mp3 No 00:39:19 Fri, 16 Dec 2011 11:19:30 -0500 CBSSports.com In case you missed it, college players will no longer be afforded a $2,000 cost-of-attendance stipend bump. After the NCAA voted it into legislation, more than 125 colleges stood up and voted against In case you missed it, college players will no longer be afforded a $2,000 cost-of-attendance stipend bump. After the NCAA voted it into legislation, more than 125 colleges stood up and voted against it this week, mandating the legislation to be tabled indefinitely. Veteran USA Today columnist Christine Brennan comes on the podcast to discuss the issue, plus the reputation of college sports. Is this fair? Is Title IX going to stand in the way of this? Brennan also shares some of her stories with Pat Summitt, and she and host Matt Norlander discuss why the Penn State and Syracuse scandals do little to actually change the interest in college sports. cbs,college,basketball,syracuse orange,penn state nittany lions,tennessee volunteers,duke blue devils,sports,athletics In case you missed it, college players will no longer be afforded a $2,000 cost-of-attendance stipend bump. After the NCAA voted it into legislation, more than 125 colleges stood up and voted against it this week, mandating the legislation to be tabled indefinitely. Veteran USA Today columnist Christine Brennan comes on the podcast to discuss the issue, plus the reputation of college sports. Is this fair? Is Title IX going to stand in the way of this? Brennan also shares some of her stories with Pat Summitt, and she and host Matt Norlander discuss why the Penn State and Syracuse scandals do little to actually change the interest in college sports. http://cstvpodcast.cstv.com.edgesuite.net/mensbasketball0708/121611_mbb.mp3 No 00:35:33 Wed, 14 Dec 2011 12:22:55 -0500 CBSSports.com If you could assemble an entire college basketball program -- coaches, players, recruits, the whole she-bang -- but with certain stipulations, how would you do it? If you could assemble an entire college basketball program -- coaches, players, recruits, the whole she-bang -- but with certain stipulations, how would you do it? We undertook that project at CBSSports.com recently, and so Jeff Goodman and Gary Parrish join host Matt Norlander to discuss who they all took and why. Much debate. Much talk of "spacing," which is clearly important to Goodman. Additionally, the guys put the finishing touches on Cincy-Xavier commentary and look at Syracuse strictly from a hoops perspective and warning signs with Ohio State and Memphis. cbs,college,basketball,syracuse orange,memphis tigers,indiana hoosiers,kentucky wildcats,duke blue devils,sports,athletics If you could assemble an entire college basketball program -- coaches, players, recruits, the whole she-bang -- but with certain stipulations, how would you do it? We undertook that project at CBSSports.com recently, and so Jeff Goodman and Gary Parrish join host Matt Norlander to discuss who they all took and why. Much debate. Much talk of "spacing," which is clearly important to Goodman. Additionally, the guys put the finishing touches on Cincy-Xavier commentary and look at Syracuse strictly from a hoops perspective and warning signs with Ohio State and Memphis. http://cstvpodcast.cstv.com.edgesuite.net/mensbasketball0708/121411_mbb.mp3 No 00:33:40 Mon, 12 Dec 2011 12:56:37 -0500 CBSSports.com There was a national writer at the Cincinnati-Xavier brawl Saturday, and we've brought him on the podcast to discuss every angle of this story. There was a national writer at the Cincinnati-Xavier brawl Saturday, and we've brought him on the podcast to discuss every angle of this story. Mike DeCourcy of Sporting News lives in the Cincinnati area and knows the two programs as well as anyone. Did he see this coming? Why were star players on the court in the closing seconds of a blowout? DeCourcy and Matt Norlander disagree on the severity of the suspensions -- the latter thinks they're too soft. And isn't it clear the coaches weren't the ones calling the shots with the player suspensions? We also squeeze in room for the biggest basketball only-related topic from the weekend: Indiana's buzzer-beating win against Kentucky. This doesn't mean Indiana's all the way back, but the Hoosiers still provided a top-10 moment for this season with that W. cbs,college,basketball,indiana hoosiers,kentucky wildcats,xavier musketeers,cincinnati bearcats,sports,athletics There was a national writer at the Cincinnati-Xavier brawl Saturday, and we've brought him on the podcast to discuss every angle of this story. Mike DeCourcy of Sporting News lives in the Cincinnati area and knows the two programs as well as anyone. Did he see this coming? Why were star players on the court in the closing seconds of a blowout? DeCourcy and Matt Norlander disagree on the severity of the suspensions -- the latter thinks they're too soft. And isn't it clear the coaches weren't the ones calling the shots with the player suspensions? We also squeeze in room for the biggest basketball only-related topic from the weekend: Indiana's buzzer-beating win against Kentucky. This doesn't mean Indiana's all the way back, but the Hoosiers still provided a top-10 moment for this season with that W. http://cstvpodcast.cstv.com.edgesuite.net/mensbasketball0708/121211_mbb.mp3 No 00:31:45 Fri, 09 Dec 2011 07:42:43 -0500 CBSSports.com Our guest Ken Pomeroy houses the stat sanctuary that is kenpom.com. Ken Pomeroy houses the stat sanctuary that is kenpom.com. It's become a go-to place for fans and writers and coaches alike. Pomeroy joins host Matt Norlander to discuss how much information can and should be gleaned after one month of the season has passed us by. There are trends to take note of, but where should the line be drawn? Among other topics: unabashedly bashing CBSSports.com national writer Jeff Goodman, who is not a big believer in kenpom.com stats, and looking at just how historically bad Utah is this year. For a major-conference team, they are off to a start we've seldom seen before. If you'd like to know why the Big Ten is the best conference so far, that's included as well. Get smarter, get to understand the game better and see the future of analysis of college basketball on today's podcast. No calculators required. cbs,college,basketball,vanderbilt commodores,utah utes,wisconsin badgers,connecticut huskies,west virginia mountaineers,sports,athletics Ken Pomeroy houses the stat sanctuary that is kenpom.com. It's become a go-to place for fans and writers and coaches alike. Pomeroy joins host Matt Norlander to discuss how much information can and should be gleaned after one month of the season has passed us by. There are trends to take note of, but where should the line be drawn? Among other topics: unabashedly bashing CBSSports.com national writer Jeff Goodman, who is not a big believer in kenpom.com stats, and looking at just how historically bad Utah is this year. For a major-conference team, they are off to a start we've seldom seen before. If you'd like to know why the Big Ten is the best conference so far, that's included as well. Get smarter, get to understand the game better and see the future of analysis of college basketball on today's podcast. No calculators required. http://cstvpodcast.cstv.com.edgesuite.net/mensbasketball0708/120911_mbb.mp3 No 00:36:46 Wed, 07 Dec 2011 16:26:33 -0500 CBSSports.com It's Wednesday, so that means Goodman and Parrish are back on the podcast. Parrish saw Jay-Z and Kanye Saturday night, so we have to lead with how the show everyone's talking about went. It's Wednesday, so that means Goodman and Parrish are back on the podcast. Parrish saw Jay-Z and Kanye Saturday night, so we have to lead with how the show everyone's talking about went. Playing the same song eight times in a row? That apparently happened. After the music gabbing, it's on to the hoops, of course. Ben Howland refusing to kick Reeves Nelson off the team, Marquette's ability, Missouri as an elite team, Goodman and Norlander yelling at each other about Marcus Denmon. Oh, this is a good one, indeed. Then there's the Big Ten/Big East debate, which is increasing (we're totally responsible for this). cbs,college,basketball,memphis tigers,duke blue devils,marquette golden eagles,missouri tigers,ucla bruins,kansas state wilidcats,sports,athletics It's Wednesday, so that means Goodman and Parrish are back on the podcast. Parrish saw Jay-Z and Kanye Saturday night, so we have to lead with how the show everyone's talking about went. Playing the same song eight times in a row? That apparently happened. After the music gabbing, it's on to the hoops, of course. Ben Howland refusing to kick Reeves Nelson off the team, Marquette's ability, Missouri as an elite team, Goodman and Norlander yelling at each other about Marcus Denmon. Oh, this is a good one, indeed. Then there's the Big Ten/Big East debate, which is increasing (we're totally responsible for this). http://cstvpodcast.cstv.com.edgesuite.net/mensbasketball0708/120711_mbb.mp3 No 00:35:00 Mon, 05 Dec 2011 14:53:59 -0500 CBSSports.com Jason McIntyre has built up the most successful independent sports blog in Internet history. He runs TheBigLead.com. He also happens to be a fanatical college hoops fan. Jason McIntyre has built up the most successful independent sports blog in Internet history. He runs TheBigLead.com. He also happens to be a fanatical college hoops fan. So he joins the podcast for the first time, as he and host Matt Norlander get into that UNC-UK game, why the Big Ten is or isn't the best league, the myth of Wisconsin, and more. Much more. Are you a stats guy? Jason's not. Norlander is. There's some barroom banter to be had. One of the livelier podcasts to date, we think think you'll enjoy. cbs,college,basketball,wisconsin badgers,north carolina tar heels,kentucky wildcats,syracuse orange,connecticut huskies,florida gators,sports,athletics Jason McIntyre has built up the most successful independent sports blog in Internet history. He runs TheBigLead.com. He also happens to be a fanatical college hoops fan. So he joins the podcast for the first time, as he and host Matt Norlander get into that UNC-UK game, why the Big Ten is or isn't the best league, the myth of Wisconsin, and more. Much more. Are you a stats guy? Jason's not. Norlander is. There's some barroom banter to be had. One of the livelier podcasts to date, we think think you'll enjoy. http://cstvpodcast.cstv.com.edgesuite.net/mensbasketball0708/120511_mbb.mp3 No 00:41:25 Fri, 02 Dec 2011 09:20:43 -0500 CBSSports.com CBS/Sports Illustrated's Seth Davis comes on in advance of CBS' first college hoops game of the year: UNC-Kentucky, which happens Saturday. He and host Matt Norlander hotly debate the questionable ... CBS/Sports Illustrated's Seth Davis comes on in advance of CBS' first college hoops game of the year: UNC-Kentucky, which happens Saturday. He and host Matt Norlander hotly debate the questionable journalistic behavior from the Post-Standard and ESPN, but also look at the huge game between the Tar Heels and Wildcats Saturday. Seth also brings up his best freshman so far (you won't see it coming) and tells us why Ohio State still has some issues. cbs,college,basketball,north carolina tar heels,kentucky wildcats,duke blue devils,ohio state buckeyes,baylor bears,syracuse orange,florida gators,sports,athletics CBS/Sports Illustrated's Seth Davis comes on in advance of CBS' first college hoops game of the year: UNC-Kentucky, which happens Saturday. He and host Matt Norlander hotly debate the questionable journalistic behavior from the Post-Standard and ESPN, but also look at the huge game between the Tar Heels and Wildcats Saturday. Seth also brings up his best freshman so far (you won't see it coming) and tells us why Ohio State still has some issues. http://cstvpodcast.cstv.com.edgesuite.net/mensbasketball0708/120211_mbb.mp3 No 00:32:46 Wed, 30 Nov 2011 14:32:23 -0500 CBSSports.com The Syracuse/Bernie Fine/Jim Boeheim story is the biggest story in college basketball right now. There are a lot of nuanced elements to it -- then there is what people are naturally gravitating toward The Syracuse/Bernie Fine/Jim Boeheim story is the biggest story in college basketball right now. There are a lot of nuanced elements to it -- then there is what people are naturally gravitating toward: Should Jim Boeheim keep his job? A fair question. It deserves a conversation on our podcast, so Gary Parrish and Jeff Goodman discuss it with host Matt Norlander. They do talk plenty of basketball as well, though, so if the Syracuse topic is starting to become white noise to you, feel free to just skip ahead to the Duke bashing! (Kidding -- but they do talk Duke, Ohio State and more.) cbs,college,basketball,duke blue devils,north carolina tar heels,ohio state buckeyes,syracuse orange,sports,athletics The Syracuse/Bernie Fine/Jim Boeheim story is the biggest story in college basketball right now. There are a lot of nuanced elements to it -- then there is what people are naturally gravitating toward: Should Jim Boeheim keep his job? A fair question. It deserves a conversation on our podcast, so Gary Parrish and Jeff Goodman discuss it with host Matt Norlander. They do talk plenty of basketball as well, though, so if the Syracuse topic is starting to become white noise to you, feel free to just skip ahead to the Duke bashing! (Kidding -- but they do talk Duke, Ohio State and more.) http://cstvpodcast.cstv.com.edgesuite.net/mensbasketball0708/113011_mbb.mp3 No 00:33:13 Mon, 28 Nov 2011 08:10:35 -0500 CBSSports.com Associate basketball head coach Bernie Fine was fired by Syracuse Sunday after a third victim came forward and alleged he'd been sexually molested by Fine. Now plenty want Jim Boeheim gone too ... Associate basketball head coach Bernie Fine was fired by Syracuse Sunday after a third victim came forward and alleged he'd been sexually molested by Fine. Now plenty want Jim Boeheim gone too, after his initial statements dismissed any allegations, calling the alleged victims "liars" out for a payday. USA Today reporter Nicole Auerbach -- who covered the Penn State story recently -- comes on the podcast to discuss the latest with what's happening at Syracuse. She and host Matt Norlander also recap the weekend, including the losses from No. 1 UNC and No. 4 UConn. The two also look ahead to the big games this week between Ohio State and Duke, as well as Wisconsin and North Carolina -- oh, yeah, and that North Carolina-Kentucky game that awaits this Saturday. cbs,college,basketball,syracuse orange,duke blue devils,ohio state buckeyes,kentucky wildcats,north carolina tar heels,sports,athletics Associate basketball head coach Bernie Fine was fired by Syracuse Sunday after a third victim came forward and alleged he'd been sexually molested by Fine. Now plenty want Jim Boeheim gone too, after his initial statements dismissed any allegations, calling the alleged victims "liars" out for a payday. USA Today reporter Nicole Auerbach -- who covered the Penn State story recently -- comes on the podcast to discuss the latest with what's happening at Syracuse. She and host Matt Norlander also recap the weekend, including the losses from No. 1 UNC and No. 4 UConn. The two also look ahead to the big games this week between Ohio State and Duke, as well as Wisconsin and North Carolina -- oh, yeah, and that North Carolina-Kentucky game that awaits this Saturday. http://cstvpodcast.cstv.com.edgesuite.net/mensbasketball0708/112811_mbb.mp3 No 00:30:39 Wed, 23 Nov 2011 13:19:20 -0500 CBSSports.com We're thankful to have you as a listener. Wednesday's edition is the Thanksgiving Eve one, and Matt Norlander, Gary Parrish and Jeff Goodman all share a few Thanksgiving stories and beliefs. We're thankful to have you as a listener. Wednesday's edition is the Thanksgiving Eve one, and Matt Norlander, Gary Parrish and Jeff Goodman all share a few Thanksgiving stories and beliefs. But there's also plenty of hoops to discuss, so the trio gets into UCLA and the Pac-12's woes, Missouri's hot start, Memphis' instability and what to look out for in New York City Wednesday and Friday night, as Syracuse is in town for the NIT. Listen before you take your annual Thanksgiving nap -- or use it as a way to steal a half hour from your family. Happy Holidays! cbs,college,basketball,memphis tigers,duke blue devils,ucla bruins,missouri tigers,syracuse orange,michigan wolverines,georgetown hoyas,oklahoma state cowboys,sports We're thankful to have you as a listener. Wednesday's edition is the Thanksgiving Eve one, and Matt Norlander, Gary Parrish and Jeff Goodman all share a few Thanksgiving stories and beliefs. But there's also plenty of hoops to discuss, so the trio gets into UCLA and the Pac-12's woes, Missouri's hot start, Memphis' instability and what to look out for in New York City Wednesday and Friday night, as Syracuse is in town for the NIT. Listen before you take your annual Thanksgiving nap -- or use it as a way to steal a half hour from your family. Happy Holidays! http://cstvpodcast.cstv.com.edgesuite.net/mensbasketball0708/112311_mbb.mp3 No 00:35:10 Mon, 21 Nov 2011 10:04:10 -0500 CBSSports.com CBSSports.com recruiting savant Jeff Borzello comes back on the podcast to chat what he saw at the National Prep Showcase over the weekend. He and host Matt Norlander also go back and evaluated Friday CBSSports.com recruiting savant Jeff Borzello comes back on the podcast to chat what he saw at the National Prep Showcase over the weekend. He and host Matt Norlander also go back and evaluate Friday, Saturday and Sunday's results, picking out some of the most notable ones. And there's looking ahead to this week, a great week, with the NIT coming to a close and the Maui Invitational starting up Monday afternoon. Additionally, there are some stories to share from outside the games, like how one can go through two toll booths unintentionally -- and without paying. cbs,college,basketball,vanderbilt commodores,texas longhorns,mississippi state bulldogs,kentucky wildcats,oregon state beavers,arizona wildcats,sports,athletics CBSSports.com recruiting savant Jeff Borzello comes back on the podcast to chat what he saw at the National Prep Showcase over the weekend. He and host Matt Norlander also go back and evaluate Friday, Saturday and Sunday's results, picking out some of the most notable ones. And there's looking ahead to this week, a great week, with the NIT coming to a close and the Maui Invitational starting up Monday afternoon. Additionally, there are some stories to share from outside the games, like how one can go through two toll booths unintentionally -- and without paying. http://cstvpodcast.cstv.com.edgesuite.net/mensbasketball0708/112111_mbb.mp3 No 00:30:49 Fri, 18 Nov 2011 10:39:49 -0500 CBSSports.com The sexual-molestation allegations against Syracuse assistant basketball coach Bernie Fine have turned college basketball on its head in the past 24 hours. The sexual-molestation allegations against Syracuse assistant basketball coach Bernie Fine have turned college basketball on its head in the past 24 hours. But this is a story that was first sought to go public in 2003. Syracuse Post-Standard reporter Mike Waters, who's been around the Orange basketball program for 23 years, comes on the podcast to talk about why he and the Post-Standard did not run with this story in 2003, shortly before SU won its first men's basketball championship. And why is this happening now? What of Jim Boeheim's quick and angry denial of all these charges against a man he's known for almost 50 years? Waters and host Matt Norlander address how quickly the story is moving and what needs to be evaluated -- and what we should all wait on -- before the story goes to another level. cbs,college,basketball,syracuse orange,sports,athletics The sexual-molestation allegations against Syracuse assistant basketball coach Bernie Fine have turned college basketball on its head in the past 24 hours. But this is a story that was first sought to go public in 2003. Syracuse Post-Standard reporter Mike Waters, who's been around the Orange basketball program for 23 years, comes on the podcast to talk about why he and the Post-Standard did not run with this story in 2003, shortly before SU won its first men's basketball championship. And why is this happening now? What of Jim Boeheim's quick and angry denial of all these charges against a man he's known for almost 50 years? Waters and host Matt Norlander address how quickly the story is moving and what needs to be evaluated -- and what we should all wait on -- before the story goes to another level. http://cstvpodcast.cstv.com.edgesuite.net/mensbasketball0708/111811_mbb.mp3 No 00:18:24 Thu, 17 Nov 2011 11:30:22 -0500 CBSSports.com Parrish and Goodman are back and they've got plenty to talk about. Today's podcast includes how Parrish got lost in San Diego, what the Garden was like for Mike Krzyzewskis' 903rd win, what Coach K... Parrish and Goodman are back and they've got plenty to talk about. Today's podcast includes how Parrish got lost in San Diego, what the Garden was like for Mike Krzyzewskis' 903rd win, what Coach K is like off the record and out of the public eye. The trio also discuss UCLA's ongoing drama and the Long Beach State upset over Pitt Wednesday night -- which was telling. Plus: Norlander got engaged. Parrish and Goodman bate him into telling us how he did it. cbs,college,basketball,duke blue devils,pittsburgh panthers,ucla bruins,michigan state spartans,kansas jayhawks,kentucky wildcats,long beach state 49ers,sports,athletics Parrish and Goodman are back and they've got plenty to talk about. Today's podcast includes how Parrish got lost in San Diego, what the Garden was like for Mike Krzyzewskis' 903rd win, what Coach K is like off the record and out of the public eye. The trio also discuss UCLA's ongoing drama and the Long Beach State upset over Pitt Wednesday night -- which was telling. Plus: Norlander got engaged. Parrish and Goodman bate him into telling us how he did it. http://cstvpodcast.cstv.com.edgesuite.net/mensbasketball0708/111711_mbb.mp3 No 00:37:05 Mon, 14 Nov 2011 12:28:07 -0500 CBSSports.com Sports Illustrated's Luke Winn did some heavy, heavy lifting in the magazine's college hoops preview edition. Winn helped bring to the forefront a new and enlightening stat called "D Rating," ... Sports Illustrated's Luke Winn did some heavy, heavy lifting in the magazine's college hoops preview edition. Winn helped bring to the forefront a new and enlightening stat called "D Rating," which evaluates how effective a player is on defense. Winn and host Matt Norlander go over how it was researched and what it means. Also: Luke went to Latvia over the summer to watch international play. Just what exactly is Latvia like? And why did Luke have to give up writing for two weeks over the summer? Get smarter, and laugh a little. Today's podcast is a treat. cbs,college basketball,florida state seminoles,memphis tigers,north carolina tar heels,vanderbilt commodores,connecticut huskies,ohio state buckeyes,sports,athletics Sports Illustrated's Luke Winn did some heavy, heavy lifting in the magazine's college hoops preview edition. Winn helped bring to the forefront a new and enlightening stat called "D Rating," which evaluates how effective a player is on defense. Winn and host Matt Norlander go over how it was researched and what it means. Also: Luke went to Latvia over the summer to watch international play. Just what exactly is Latvia like? And why did Luke have to give up writing for two weeks over the summer? Get smarter, and laugh a little. Today's podcast is a treat. http://cstvpodcast.cstv.com.edgesuite.net/mensbasketball0708/111411_mbb.mp3 No 00:35:11 Fri, 11 Nov 2011 11:33:51 -0500 CBSSports.com With the preseason's best college basketball book now out, College Basketball Prospectus editor John Gasaway gets on the podcast to talk tempo-free, smart analysis -- and why Gary Parrish is unreasona With the preseason's best college basketball book now out, College Basketball Prospectus editor John Gasaway gets on the podcast to talk tempo-free, smart analysis -- and why Gary Parrish is unreasonable. OK, that's a bit of an oversell, but Parrish's absolute demeanor is addressed! As is the newest stat metric, which could be the new way coaches and scouts evaluate players. Get smarter about the game you love and geek yourself up for the real start of the sport's season, which begins tonight. cbs,college,basketball,men's,march,madness,ncaa,tournament,sports,athletics With the preseason's best college basketball book now out, College Basketball Prospectus editor John Gasaway gets on the podcast to talk tempo-free, smart analysis -- and why Gary Parrish is unreasonable. OK, that's a bit of an oversell, but Parrish's absolute demeanor is addressed! As is the newest stat metric, which could be the new way coaches and scouts evaluate players. Get smarter about the game you love and geek yourself up for the real start of the sport's season, which begins tonight. http://cstvpodcast.cstv.com.edgesuite.net/mensbasketball0708/111111_mbb.mp3 No 00:28:44 Thu, 10 Nov 2011 14:46:11 -0500 CBSSports.com CBS Sports college basketball analyst Clark Kellogg joins Matt Norlander to talk about Friday's Carrier Classic, how he scouts teams early in the season, the outside-the-fray players he's most anxious CBS Sports college basketball analyst Clark Kellogg joins Matt Norlander to talk about Friday's Carrier Classic, how he scouts teams early in the season, the outside-the-fray players he's most anxious to see, and the fringe teams who he expects to make the leap within their conference and get back to the NCAA tournament. cbs,college,basketball,men's,march,madness,ncaa,tournament,sports,athletics CBS Sports college basketball analyst Clark Kellogg joins Matt Norlander to talk about Friday's Carrier Classic, how he scouts teams early in the season, the outside-the-fray players he's most anxious to see, and the fringe teams who he expects to make the leap within their conference and get back to the NCAA tournament. http://cstvpodcast.cstv.com.edgesuite.net/mensbasketball0708/111011_mbb.mp3 No 00:13:43 Wed, 09 Nov 2011 12:29:57 -0500 CBSSports.com Wednesday means it's National Signing Day for college basketball. But should there even be a National Signing Day? Goodman and Parrish are back to discuss that, Friday's game on the aircraft carrier Wednesday means it's National Signing Day for college basketball. But should there even be a National Signing Day? Goodman and Parrish are back to discuss that, Friday's game on the aircraft carrier between Michigan State and UNC, the differences between the murder scandal at Baylor 12 years ago and what's happening at Penn State now, plus, Goodman's hosting a national radio show starting next week. And it's with Bruce Pearl -- who knew! cbs,college,basketball,baylor bears,michigan state spartans,north carolina tar heels,kentucky wildcats,connecticut huskies,duke blue devils,sports,athletics Wednesday means it's National Signing Day for college basketball. But should there even be a National Signing Day? Goodman and Parrish are back to discuss that, Friday's game on the aircraft carrier between Michigan State and UNC, the differences between the murder scandal at Baylor 12 years ago and what's happening at Penn State now, plus, Goodman's hosting a national radio show starting next week. And it's with Bruce Pearl -- who knew! http://cstvpodcast.cstv.com.edgesuite.net/mensbasketball0708/110911_mbb.mp3 No 00:29:13 Mon, 07 Nov 2011 08:05:26 -0500 CBSSports.com The wait is finally over. College basketball season is back, so rejoice and enjoy Monday's podcast as a way of celebration. Mike Miller of NBCSports.com comes on to talk Pearl Jam ... The wait is finally over. College basketball season is back, so rejoice and enjoy Monday's podcast as a way of celebration. Mike Miller of NBCSports.com comes on to talk Pearl Jam, Chuck Klosterman's opinion of the top 50 college basketball players, his favorite under-the-radar teams (Belmont, anyone?) and some breakout players that Jeff Goodman didn't touch upon in his CBSSports.com piece last week. cbs,college,basketball,men's,march,madness,ncaa,tournament,sports,athletics The wait is finally over. College basketball season is back, so rejoice and enjoy Monday's podcast as a way of celebration. Mike Miller of NBCSports.com comes on to talk Pearl Jam, Chuck Klosterman's opinion of the top 50 college basketball players, his favorite under-the-radar teams (Belmont, anyone?) and some breakout players that Jeff Goodman didn't touch upon in his CBSSports.com piece last week. http://cstvpodcast.cstv.com.edgesuite.net/mensbasketball0708/110711_mbb.mp3 No 00:37:57 Fri, 04 Nov 2011 07:25:15 -0400 CBSSports.com How tangibly good will Jared Sullinger, Harrison Barnes and Perry Jones be? SI.com's Andy Glockner did the prognostications recently, and he hops on to talk about that, plus his two overrated and ... How tangibly good will Jared Sullinger, Harrison Barnes and Perry Jones be? SI.com's Andy Glockner did the prognostications recently, and he hops on to talk about that, plus his two overrated and underrated teams, what surprises came from Thursday's debut KenPom.com rankings, and the best part: which fan bases hate him the most. A lively discussion filled with everything for every kind of fan. The casual fan. The die-hard fan. The angry fan. The stat fan. The Memphis fan. The NBA fan. That about covers it. cbs,college,basketball,ohio state buckeyes,north carolina tar heels,baylor bears,vanderbilt commodores,kentucky wildcats,sports,athletics How tangibly good will Jared Sullinger, Harrison Barnes and Perry Jones be? SI.com's Andy Glockner did the prognostications recently, and he hops on to talk about that, plus his two overrated and underrated teams, what surprises came from Thursday's debut KenPom.com rankings, and the best part: which fan bases hate him the most. A lively discussion filled with everything for every kind of fan. The casual fan. The die-hard fan. The angry fan. The stat fan. The Memphis fan. The NBA fan. That about covers it. http://cstvpodcast.cstv.com.edgesuite.net/mensbasketball0708/110411_mbb.mp3 No 00:35:28 Wed, 02 Nov 2011 12:12:37 -0400 CBSSports.com Goodman and Parrish hop back on with Norlander to talk a bunch of college hoops. A lot of topics to get to with some developing news over Tuesday night/Wednesday morning. Goodman and Parrish hop back on with Norlander to talk a bunch of college hoops. A lot of topics to get to with some developing news over Tuesday night/Wednesday morning. For instance, how long will UConn go without freaky athletic guard Ryan Boatright? Stacey Poole may transfer out of Kentucky -- he should have never committed there to begin with. Is Jared Sullinger poised to have a better season this year than any year Tyler Hansbrough had? Lastly, Parrish tells his he-hit-a-guy-while-driving story, and Goodman explains why he's afraid of rollercoasters. So much more, too. Kansas hoops, Aaron Craft, looking at conference power rankings, and more. cbs,college,basketball,connecticut huskies,kentucky wildcats,north carolina tar heels,ohio state buckeyes,kansas jayhawks,sports,athletics Goodman and Parrish hop back on with Norlander to talk a bunch of college hoops. A lot of topics to get to with some developing news over Tuesday night/Wednesday morning. For instance, how long will UConn go without freaky athletic guard Ryan Boatright? Stacey Poole may transfer out of Kentucky -- he should have never committed there to begin with. Is Jared Sullinger poised to have a better season this year than any year Tyler Hansbrough had? Lastly, Parrish tells his he-hit-a-guy-while-driving story, and Goodman explains why he's afraid of rollercoasters. So much more, too. Kansas hoops, Aaron Craft, looking at conference power rankings, and more. http://cstvpodcast.cstv.com.edgesuite.net/mensbasketball0708/110211_mbb.mp3 No 00:35:34 Mon, 31 Oct 2011 11:00:49 -0400 CBSSports.com Do the suspensions of Tyshawn Taylor and Elijah Johnson from two exhibition games really mean all that much for Kansas? Matt Norlander is joined by Yahoo Sports' Jeff Eisenberg. Do the suspensions of Tyshawn Taylor and Elijah Johnson from two exhibition games really mean all that much for Kansas? Matt Norlander is joined by Yahoo Sports' Jeff Eisenberg. The two talk a load of West Coast hoops, as Jeff attended Pac-12 media day and is well-versed in all things left coast. How many teams should the Pac-12 send to the tourney this year? Is UCLA seting itself up for a long season? Which team is the league's most undervalued? Also: some of the best of the best players out West, plus, with Matt buried under all this snow, the two swap their worst weather stories. cbs,college,basketball,men's,march,madness,ncaa,tournament,sports,athletics Do the suspensions of Tyshawn Taylor and Elijah Johnson from two exhibition games really mean all that much for Kansas? Matt Norlander is joined by Yahoo Sports' Jeff Eisenberg. The two talk a load of West Coast hoops, as Jeff attended Pac-12 media day and is well-versed in all things left coast. How many teams should the Pac-12 send to the tourney this year? Is UCLA seting itself up for a long season? Which team is the league's most undervalued? Also: some of the best of the best players out West, plus, with Matt buried under all this snow, the two swap their worst weather stories. http://cstvpodcast.cstv.com.edgesuite.net/mensbasketball0708/103111_mbb.mp3 No 00:32:22 Fri, 28 Oct 2011 11:07:00 -0400 CBSSports.com The guys from Ballin' is a Habit join Matt Norlander to discuss the NCAA's unlimited texting rule, the $2,000 bonus players will receive in the future, Texas A&M head coach Billy Kennedy's Parkinson's The guys from Ballin' is a Habit join Matt Norlander to discuss the NCAA's unlimited texting rule, the $2,000 bonus players will receive in the future, Texas A&M head coach Billy Kennedy's Parkinson's Disease diagnosis, and their best Halloween costumes from years past. The BIAH guys also make a big announcement about the future of their site. cbs,college,basketball,texas a&m aggies,sports,athletics The guys from Ballin' is a Habit join Matt Norlander to discuss the NCAA's unlimited texting rule, the $2,000 bonus players will receive in the future, Texas A&M head coach Billy Kennedy's Parkinson's Disease diagnosis, and their best Halloween costumes from years past. The BIAH guys also make a big announcement about the future of their site. http://cstvpodcast.cstv.com.edgesuite.net/mensbasketball0708/102811_mbb.mp3 No 00:36:45 Wed, 26 Oct 2011 15:02:46 -0400 CBSSports.com Gary Parrish, Jeff Goodman and Matt Norlander discuss their breakout teams and breakout players for the season. Also on the menu: Indiana basketball and Brad Stevens' chances of ever going there ... Gary Parrish, Jeff Goodman and Matt Norlander discuss their breakout teams and breakout players for the season. Also on the menu: Indiana basketball and Brad Stevens' chances of ever going there, Kansas' recruiting -- or lack thereof for this year -- and what the guys plan on doing this weekend for Halloween. Additionally, they share their worst driving stories, which includes an all-timer from Parrish. cbs,college,basketball,kansas jayhawks,idiana hoosiers,north carolina tar heels,kentucky wildcats,sports,athletics Gary Parrish, Jeff Goodman and Matt Norlander discuss their breakout teams and breakout players for the season. Also on the menu: Indiana basketball and Brad Stevens' chances of ever going there, Kansas' recruiting -- or lack thereof for this year -- and what the guys plan on doing this weekend for Halloween. Additionally, they share their worst driving stories, which includes an all-timer from Parrish. http://cstvpodcast.cstv.com.edgesuite.net/mensbasketball0708/102611_mbb.mp3 No 00:31:12 Mon, 24 Oct 2011 12:59:38 -0400 CBSSports.com Eamonn Brennan, ESPN.com college basketball blogger and sworn enemy of host Matt Norlander, hops on the podcast. Who are the most unpredictable teams this year? Eamonn Brennan, ESPN.com college basketball blogger and sworn enemy of host Matt Norlander, hops on the podcast. Who are the most unpredictable teams this year? And what about the best bets to live up to expectations? The two discuss that, as well as how they've prepped for the season, why the NBA lockout is guaranteed to be a good thing for college basketball, and a hodgepodge of other topics -- wedding decorum and iPhone 4S apps included. cbs,college,basketball,men's,march,madness,ncaa,tournament,sports,athletics Eamonn Brennan, ESPN.com college basketball blogger and sworn enemy of host Matt Norlander, hops on the podcast. Who are the most unpredictable teams this year? And what about the best bets to live up to expectations? The two discuss that, as well as how they've prepped for the season, why the NBA lockout is guaranteed to be a good thing for college basketball, and a hodgepodge of other topics -- wedding decorum and iPhone 4S apps included. http://cstvpodcast.cstv.com.edgesuite.net/mensbasketball0708/102411_mbb.mp3 No 00:39:07 Fri, 21 Oct 2011 10:45:06 -0400 CBSSports.com Goodman and Parrish join Matt Norlander to talk about the recently released CBSSports.com Top 100 Players in College Basketball. Which teams do these guys really hate? And really love? Goodman and Parrish join Matt Norlander to talk about the recently released CBSSports.com Top 100 Players in College Basketball. Which teams do these guys really hate? And really love? There's also Top 25 talk, like why Washington and Marquette aren't ranked. Also, Goodman/Parrish rehash their recent trips to nine of the top 11 preseason programs and talk about behind-the-scenes stuff with the coaches and programs. cbs,college,basketball,men's,march,madness,ncaa,tournament,sports,athletics Goodman and Parrish join Matt Norlander to talk about the recently released CBSSports.com Top 100 Players in College Basketball. Which teams do these guys really hate? And really love? There's also Top 25 talk, like why Washington and Marquette aren't ranked. Also, Goodman/Parrish rehash their recent trips to nine of the top 11 preseason programs and talk about behind-the-scenes stuff with the coaches and programs. http://cstvpodcast.cstv.com.edgesuite.net/mensbasketball0708/102111_mbb.mp3 No 00:29:00 Wed, 19 Oct 2011 11:43:13 -0400 CBSSports.com ESPN.com's Jason King comes on to discuss how and why he wrote a book on the past decade of Kansas basketball. Did Bill Self really threaten his players? ESPN.com's Jason King comes on to discuss how and why he wrote a book on the past decade of Kansas basketball. Did Bill Self really threaten his players? Who is among the most enigmatic guys to play for the Jayhawks in the past decade? And which coach is the better fit for KU: Roy Williams or Self? cbs,college,basketball,men's,march,madness,ncaa,tournament,sports,athletics ESPN.com's Jason King comes on to discuss how and why he wrote a book on the past decade of Kansas basketball. Did Bill Self really threaten his players? Who is among the most enigmatic guys to play for the Jayhawks in the past decade? And which coach is the better fit for KU: Roy Williams or Self? http://cstvpodcast.cstv.com.edgesuite.net/mensbasketball0708/101911_mbb.mp3 No 00:28:05 Mon, 17 Oct 2011 17:53:17 -0400 CBSSports.com Matt Norlander and Jeff Borzello recap their experiences from over the weekend at UConn and Syracuse. The duo examines Syracuse's chances at prosperity this year, and also predict which top recruits w Matt Norlander and Jeff Borzello recap their experiences from over the weekend at UConn and Syracuse. The duo examines Syracuse's chances at prosperity this year, and also predict which top recruits will NOT commit to the schools they visited for Midnight Madness Friday. The podcast wraps up with Borzello and Norlander picking apart the preseason Top 25 (and one), which was assembled by CBSSports.com's national hoops writers, Gary Parrish and Jeff Goodman. cbs,college,basketball,syracuse orangemen,connectictut huskies,sports,athletics Matt Norlander and Jeff Borzello recap their experiences from over the weekend at UConn and Syracuse. The duo examines Syracuse's chances at prosperity this year, and also predict which top recruits will NOT commit to the schools they visited for Midnight Madness Friday. The podcast wraps up with Borzello and Norlander picking apart the preseason Top 25 (and one), which was assembled by CBSSports.com's national hoops writers, Gary Parrish and Jeff Goodman. http://cstvpodcast.cstv.com.edgesuite.net/mensbasketball0708/101711_mbb.mp3 No 00:31:25 Fri, 14 Oct 2011 08:37:32 -0400 CBSSports.com Remember Billy Edelin? The enigmatic guard who played on and off for Syracuse more than six years ago? Nick Fasulo runs the superb college basketball blog SearchingForBillyEdelin.com ... Remember Billy Edelin? The enigmatic guard who played on and off for Syracuse more than six years ago? Nick Fasulo runs the superb college basketball blog SearchingForBillyEdelin.com, and recently, Fasulo was contacted by Edelin's family and the two were united. Matt Norlander brings on Fasulo to talk about the history of the site, and how Edelin's myth and reputation have essentially run in direct contrast to the man today, a man who helped Syracuse win a title in 2003. A man who's teaching Jim Boeheim's kids about basketball in a tiny gym 20 minutes from Syracuse. cbs,college,basketball,men's,march,madness,ncaa,tournament,sports,athletics Remember Billy Edelin? The enigmatic guard who played on and off for Syracuse more than six years ago? Nick Fasulo runs the superb college basketball blog SearchingForBillyEdelin.com, and recently, Fasulo was contacted by Edelin's family and the two were united. Matt Norlander brings on Fasulo to talk about the history of the site, and how Edelin's myth and reputation have essentially run in direct contrast to the man today, a man who helped Syracuse win a title in 2003. A man who's teaching Jim Boeheim's kids about basketball in a tiny gym 20 minutes from Syracuse. http://cstvpodcast.cstv.com.edgesuite.net/mensbasketball0708/101411_mbb.mp3 No 00:25:28 Wed, 05 Oct 2011 12:09:17 -0400 CBSSports.com Matt Norlander, Gary Parrish and Jeff Goodman discuss everything from Missouri leaving the Big 12 to Bill Self's ego to Laurence Bowers' injury hampering Missouri this season. Matt Norlander, Gary Parrish and Jeff Goodman discuss everything from Missouri leaving the Big 12 to Bill Self's ego to Laurence Bowers' injury hampering Missouri this season. And as far as North Carolina and Kentucky, they have to be considered 1 and 2 to start the season. Thinking otherwise is blatant contrarianism. The guys also talk why this season should be a great one because of the elite teams at the top, paired with the fact the NBA lockout could drag on. cbs,college,basketball,north carolina tar heels,kentucky wildcats,duke blue devils,connecticut huskies,missouri tigers,sports,athletics Matt Norlander, Gary Parrish and Jeff Goodman discuss everything from Missouri leaving the Big 12 to Bill Self's ego to Laurence Bowers' injury hampering Missouri this season. And as far as North Carolina and Kentucky, they have to be considered 1 and 2 to start the season. Thinking otherwise is blatant contrarianism. The guys also talk why this season should be a great one because of the elite teams at the top, paired with the fact the NBA lockout could drag on. http://cstvpodcast.cstv.com.edgesuite.net/mensbasketball0708/100511_mbb.mp3 No 00:25:45 Wed, 21 Sep 2011 12:35:30 -0400 CBSSports.com So ... that's it? That's all we're going to see from conference realignment? In the wake of the Pac-12 rejecting Texas and Oklahoma from joining the league, Gary Parrish and Jeff Goodman join Matt Nor So ... that's it? That's all we're going to see from conference realignment? In the wake of the Pac-12 rejecting Texas and Oklahoma from joining the league, Gary Parrish and Jeff Goodman join Matt Norlander.to talk about the sudden stall in movement. We seem to be still in a six-major-conference world. But the Big East and ACC are still undergoing change, so what's next there? And how good of a chance does UConn have at actually jumping to the ACC? Plus: What Kyle Anderson's commitment means for UCLA, and why Ben Howland lured him from 3,000 miles away. cbs,college,basketball,syracuse orange,pittsburgh panthers,connecticut huskies,duke blue devils,north carolina tar heels,maryland terrapins,sports,athletics So ... that's it? That's all we're going to see from conference realignment? In the wake of the Pac-12 rejecting Texas and Oklahoma from joining the league, Gary Parrish and Jeff Goodman join Matt Norlander.to talk about the sudden stall in movement. We seem to be still in a six-major-conference world. But the Big East and ACC are still undergoing change, so what's next there? And how good of a chance does UConn have at actually jumping to the ACC? Plus: What Kyle Anderson's commitment means for UCLA, and why Ben Howland lured him from 3,000 miles away. http://cstvpodcast.cstv.com.edgesuite.net/mensbasketball0708/092111_mbb.mp3 No 00:28:16 Mon, 19 Sep 2011 12:47:18 -0400 CBSSports.com CBSSports.com's Brett McMurphy has been at the forefront of breaking news re: realignment. He and Matt Norlander catch listeners up as to why this happened ... CBSSports.com's Brett McMurphy has been at the forefront of breaking news re: realignment. He and Matt Norlander catch listeners up as to why this happened, and how Syracuse and Pittsburgh did such a devastating deal in the dead of the night. On Friday afternoon, the Big East was 16 teams strong and all was well. By Sunday morning, the Orange and Panthers were officially gone. Why? Plus, is Texas Pac-12 bound by the end of this week? And isn't the SEC a little too quiet right now? cbs,college,basketball,syracuse orange,pittsburgh panthers,connecticut huskies,duke blue devils,north carolina tar heels,maryland terrapins,sports,athletics CBSSports.com's Brett McMurphy has been at the forefront of breaking news re: realignment. He and Matt Norlander catch listeners up as to why this happened, and how Syracuse and Pittsburgh did such a devastating deal in the dead of the night. On Friday afternoon, the Big East was 16 teams strong and all was well. By Sunday morning, the Orange and Panthers were officially gone. Why? Plus, is Texas Pac-12 bound by the end of this week? And isn't the SEC a little too quiet right now? http://cstvpodcast.cstv.com.edgesuite.net/mensbasketball0708/091911_mbb.mp3 No 00:22:04 Fri, 16 Sep 2011 08:36:37 -0400 CBSSports.com The podcast gets a serious credibility boost, as Pulitzer Prize-winning writer Taylor Branch joins Matt Norlander to discuss his cover story for the October issue of The Atlantic, "The Shame of Colleg The podcast gets a serious credibility boost, as Pulitzer Prize-winning writer Taylor Branch joins Matt Norlander to discuss his cover story for the October issue of The Atlantic, "The Shame of College Sports." Branch's story has already received loads of praise only a few days removed from its online publication. Frank Deford has already said it could be the most important thing ever written about the NCAA. Branch discusses how and why he chose to report on the NCAA, what he found, why his view about collegiate sports was drastically changed, and if this is all leading to the demise -- even disbanding -- of the NCAA as we've known it for more than 50 years. cbs,college,basketball,connecticut huskies,duke blue devils,north carolina tar heels,kentucky wildcats,ucla bruins,texas longhorns,sports,athletics The podcast gets a serious credibility boost, as Pulitzer Prize-winning writer Taylor Branch joins Matt Norlander to discuss his cover story for the October issue of The Atlantic, "The Shame of College Sports." Branch's story has already received loads of praise only a few days removed from its online publication. Frank Deford has already said it could be the most important thing ever written about the NCAA. Branch discusses how and why he chose to report on the NCAA, what he found, why his view about collegiate sports was drastically changed, and if this is all leading to the demise -- even disbanding -- of the NCAA as we've known it for more than 50 years. http://cstvpodcast.cstv.com.edgesuite.net/mensbasketball0708/091611_mbb.mp3 No 00:36:02 Tue, 13 Sep 2011 13:23:24 -0400 CBSSports.com Host Matt Norlander brings on CBSSports.com basketball recruiting savant -- and Entourage fan boy -- Jeff Borzello to predict where the top 10 2012 uncommitted recruits will ultimately decide to play Host Matt Norlander brings on CBSSports.com basketball recruiting savant -- and Entourage fan boy -- Jeff Borzello to predict where the top 10 2012 uncommitted recruits will ultimately decide to play basketball. Does your school have a chance? The two also get into the logistics and awkward social nature of in-home visits. cbs,college,basketball,men's,march,madness,ncaa,tournament,sports,athletics Host Matt Norlander brings on CBSSports.com basketball recruiting savant -- and Entourage fan boy -- Jeff Borzello to predict where the top 10 2012 uncommitted recruits will ultimately decide to play basketball. Does your school have a chance? The two also get into the logistics and awkward social nature of in-home visits. http://cstvpodcast.cstv.com.edgesuite.net/mensbasketball0708/091311_mbb.mp3 No 00:26:17 Wed, 07 Sep 2011 16:01:31 -0400 CBSSports.com Host Matt Norlander brings on CBSSports.com national college hoops writers Gary Parrish and Jeff Goodman to examine the unintended consequences of this hysteria with conference realignment. Host Matt Norlander brings on CBSSports.com national college hoops writers Gary Parrish and Jeff Goodman to examine the unintended consequences of this hysteria with conference realignment. Will it eventually plague the NCAA tournament? Which Big 12 schools could wind up in inferior conferences? Also, Kentucky's recruiting is covered, as well as what's happening with Isiah Thomas at FIU and quietness that's settled around Frank Haith at Missouri -- for now. cbs,college,basketball,men's,march,madness,ncaa,tournament,sports,athletics Host Matt Norlander brings on CBSSports.com national college hoops writers Gary Parrish and Jeff Goodman to examine the unintended consequences of this hysteria with conference realignment. Will it eventually plague the NCAA tournament? Which Big 12 schools could wind up in inferior conferences? Also, Kentucky's recruiting is covered, as well as what's happening with Isiah Thomas at FIU and quietness that's settled around Frank Haith at Missouri -- for now. http://cstvpodcast.cstv.com.edgesuite.net/mensbasketball0708/090711_mbb.mp3 No 00:33:48 Mon, 29 Aug 2011 07:58:35 -0400 CBSSports.com Andre Drummond dropped a bomb on the college hoops world over the weekend when he declared he'd be attending UConn this fall, not going to a year for post-grad and then likely to the NBA. Andre Drummond dropped a bomb on the college hoops world over the weekend when he declared he'd be attending UConn this fall, not going to a year for post-grad and then likely to the NBA. So what does this mean for UConn? For Jim Calhoun? For the rest of college basketball? Matt Norlander and Jeff Borzello talk it out. cbs,college,basketball,connecticut huskies,sports,athletics Andre Drummond dropped a bomb on the college hoops world over the weekend when he declared he'd be attending UConn this fall, not going to a year for post-grad and then likely to the NBA. So what does this mean for UConn? For Jim Calhoun? For the rest of college basketball? Matt Norlander and Jeff Borzello talk it out. http://cstvpodcast.cstv.com.edgesuite.net/mensbasketball0708/082911_mbb.mp3 No 00:17:49 Wed, 17 Aug 2011 11:52:16 -0400 CBSSports.com ESPN analyst, Twitter superstar and Young Jeezy aficionado Jay BIlas joins host Matt Norlander on this edition of the podcast. Bilas gets into his usual takedowns and critiques of the NCAA, but what a ESPN analyst, Twitter superstar and Young Jeezy aficionado Jay BIlas joins host Matt Norlander on this edition of the podcast. Bilas gets into his usual takedowns and critiques of the NCAA, but what about how he got into the business to begin with? He shares that, as well as a few stories from the road and about Coach K, who he played for in the mid-'80s. We really believe it's one of the best podcasts we've had to date, so get to clicking. cbs,college,basketball,men's,march,madness,ncaa,tournament,sports,athletics ESPN analyst, Twitter superstar and Young Jeezy aficionado Jay BIlas joins host Matt Norlander on this edition of the podcast. Bilas gets into his usual takedowns and critiques of the NCAA, but what about how he got into the business to begin with? He shares that, as well as a few stories from the road and about Coach K, who he played for in the mid-'80s. We really believe it's one of the best podcasts we've had to date, so get to clicking. http://cstvpodcast.cstv.com.edgesuite.net/mensbasketball0708/081711_mbb.mp3 No 00:41:28 Thu, 04 Aug 2011 21:57:40 -0400 CBSSports.com CBSSports.com national writers Jeff Goodman and Gary Parrish delve into the podcast together for the first time and discuss John Calipari, Mike Krzyzewski, Bruce Pearl and, yes, Gary's Top 25 (and one CBSSports.com national writers Jeff Goodman and Gary Parrish delve into the podcast together for the first time and discuss John Calipari, Mike Krzyzewski, Bruce Pearl and, yes, Gary's Top 25 (and one). It's never too early. cbs CBSSports.com national writers Jeff Goodman and Gary Parrish delve into the podcast together for the first time and discuss John Calipari, Mike Krzyzewski, Bruce Pearl and, yes, Gary's Top 25 (and one). It's never too early. http://cstvpodcast.cstv.com.edgesuite.net/mensbasketball0708/080511_mbb.mp3 No 00:24:10 Tue, 02 Aug 2011 10:54:25 -0400 CBSSports.com Sports Illustrated's Pablo Torre, who did great investigative work into the suicide of David Salinas, as well as reveal a number of coaches who were invested in Salinas' Ponzi scheme ... Sports Illustrated's Pablo Torre, who did great investigative work into the suicide of David Salinas, as well as reveal a number of coaches who were invested in Salinas' Ponzi scheme, joins host Matt Norlander. Torre reveals how he did his reporting for the story, and what steps needed to be taken for certain information to be uncovered. And where are we in this story's timeline? Is there a lot more to go, or has most of it been unveiled? The two discuss. cbs,college,basketball,men's,march,madness,ncaa,tournament,sports,athletics Sports Illustrated's Pablo Torre, who did great investigative work into the suicide of David Salinas, as well as reveal a number of coaches who were invested in Salinas' Ponzi scheme, joins host Matt Norlander. Torre reveals how he did his reporting for the story, and what steps needed to be taken for certain information to be uncovered. And where are we in this story's timeline? Is there a lot more to go, or has most of it been unveiled? The two discuss. http://cstvpodcast.cstv.com.edgesuite.net/mensbasketball0708/080211_mbb.mp3 No 00:28:05 Fri, 08 Jul 2011 08:28:27 -0400 CBSSports.com Who better to discuss the ups and downs, highs and low, good and bad of July recruiting than the author of the NCAA's bylaw blog. John Infante joins host Matt Norlander ... Who better to discuss the ups and downs, highs and low, good and bad of July recruiting than the author of the NCAA's bylaw blog. John Infante joins host Matt Norlander, and the two dive right into what's wrong with the AAU infrastructure. Could the NBA provide an alternative within the next decade? And what current recruiting rules need to be eliminated immediately, within the next year? cbs Who better to discuss the ups and downs, highs and low, good and bad of July recruiting than the author of the NCAA's bylaw blog. John Infante joins host Matt Norlander, and the two dive right into what's wrong with the AAU infrastructure. Could the NBA provide an alternative within the next decade? And what current recruiting rules need to be eliminated immediately, within the next year? http://cstvpodcast.cstv.com.edgesuite.net/mensbasketball0708/070811_mbb.mp3 No 00:34:16 Fri, 24 Jun 2011 18:06:29 -0400 CBSSports.com CBSSports.com basketball scribes Matt Norlander (college hoops) and Ben Golliver (NBA) get together to recap their experience at this year's Draft, the first for each. What's it like to attend? CBSSports.com basketball scribes Matt Norlander (college hoops) and Ben Golliver (NBA) get together to recap their experience at this year's Draft, the first for each. What's it like to attend? And how is it not all it's cracked up to be? Plus, the picks. Of course, the picks. The two talk the good and the bad, but also explore why certain teams went with certain players. Plus, why was this draft so heavy on International players? And how bad were some of those late picks? Tidy up your Draft week by heading into the weekend with a worthwhile convo about the last big NBA event before the league goes into lockout mode. cbs CBSSports.com basketball scribes Matt Norlander (college hoops) and Ben Golliver (NBA) get together to recap their experience at this year's Draft, the first for each. What's it like to attend? And how is it not all it's cracked up to be? Plus, the picks. Of course, the picks. The two talk the good and the bad, but also explore why certain teams went with certain players. Plus, why was this draft so heavy on International players? And how bad were some of those late picks? Tidy up your Draft week by heading into the weekend with a worthwhile convo about the last big NBA event before the league goes into lockout mode. http://cstvpodcast.cstv.com.edgesuite.net/mensbasketball0708/062411_mbb.mp3 No 00:27:05 Wed, 15 Jun 2011 10:58:13 -0400 CBSSports.com Matt Norlander catches up with former NBA All-Star and No. 6 overall pick in the 1999 Draft, Wally Szczerbiak. Szczerbiak gives his opinion on why Kyrie Irving and Derrick Williams aren't sure things Matt Norlander catches up with former NBA All-Star and No. 6 overall pick in the 1999 Draft, Wally Szczerbiak. Szczerbiak gives his opinion on why Kyrie Irving and Derrick Williams aren't sure things, plus he fires off one-sentence opinions on 10 draftees to be. He also goes back and discusses what it was like when he was coming out of Miami of Ohio in 1999, being a high pick from a mid-major school. Are there comparisons to Jimmer Fredette that are fair? cbs,college,basketball,men's,march,madness,ncaa,tournament,sports,athletics Matt Norlander catches up with former NBA All-Star and No. 6 overall pick in the 1999 Draft, Wally Szczerbiak. Szczerbiak gives his opinion on why Kyrie Irving and Derrick Williams aren't sure things, plus he fires off one-sentence opinions on 10 draftees to be. He also goes back and discusses what it was like when he was coming out of Miami of Ohio in 1999, being a high pick from a mid-major school. Are there comparisons to Jimmer Fredette that are fair? http://cstvpodcast.cstv.com.edgesuite.net/mensbasketball0708/061511_mbb.mp3 No 00:17:12 Fri, 03 Jun 2011 09:47:44 -0400 CBSSports.com Matt Norlander brings aboard DraftExpress.com's Jonathon Givony, one of the sleekest draftniks around. The two discuss how Givony started the site on a whim as a college freshman ... Matt Norlander brings aboard DraftExpress.com's Jonathon Givony, one of the sleekest draftniks around. The two discuss how Givony started the site on a whim as a college freshman, and what it has become today. Then there's this year's crop: quite underwhelming. Or is it? Givony explains why that may not be the case, and the two talk overvalued and undervalued picks in the first and second round, plus plenty more. cbs,college,basketball,men's,march,madness,ncaa,tournament,sports,athletics Matt Norlander brings aboard DraftExpress.com's Jonathon Givony, one of the sleekest draftniks around. The two discuss how Givony started the site on a whim as a college freshman, and what it has become today. Then there's this year's crop: quite underwhelming. Or is it? Givony explains why that may not be the case, and the two talk overvalued and undervalued picks in the first and second round, plus plenty more. http://cstvpodcast.cstv.com.edgesuite.net/mensbasketball0708/060211_mbb.mp3 No 00:28:52 Tue, 10 May 2011 07:29:38 -0400 CBSSports.com CBSSports.com college basketball writers Matt Norlander and Jeff Borzello recap who made the best and worst decision re: the NBA Draft. Some are head-scratchers ... CBSSports.com college basketball writers Matt Norlander and Jeff Borzello recap who made the best and worst decision re: the NBA Draft. Some are head-scratchers, while others who are staying in the pool will likely turn into solid NBA players years down the road. Additionally, Borzello explains why Ashton Gibbs went back on his guarantee to stay in the Draft. cbs,college,basketball,men's,march,madness,ncaa,tournament,sports,athletics CBSSports.com college basketball writers Matt Norlander and Jeff Borzello recap who made the best and worst decision re: the NBA Draft. Some are head-scratchers, while others who are staying in the pool will likely turn into solid NBA players years down the road. Additionally, Borzello explains why Ashton Gibbs went back on his guarantee to stay in the Draft. http://cstvpodcast.cstv.com.edgesuite.net/mensbasketball0708/051011_mbb.mp3 No 00:28:12 Tue, 19 Apr 2011 08:24:51 -0400 CBSSports.com Most believe Josh Selby is anything but ready for the NBA, so why is he going? Matt Norlander talks with Kansas City Star Jayhawks beat reporter Brady McCullough, who recently went out to the slum ... Most believe Josh Selby is anything but ready for the NBA, so why is he going? Matt Norlander talks with Kansas City Star Jayhawks beat reporter Brady McCullough, who recently went out to the slum streets of Baltimore in an effort to bring more perspective on Selby's past. The piece, entitled, "KU's Josh Selby not where he wants, but not yet where he wants to be" was met with a lot of acclaim in the past few days. McCullough describes how the story got written and sheds more light on Selby. Plus, he looks ahead to Kansas next season, when the Jayhawks may experience their first rebuilding year under Bill Self. cbs,college,basketball,men's,march,madness,ncaa,tournament,sports,athletics Most believe Josh Selby is anything but ready for the NBA, so why is he going? Matt Norlander talks with Kansas City Star Jayhawks beat reporter Brady McCullough, who recently went out to the slum streets of Baltimore in an effort to bring more perspective on Selby's past. The piece, entitled, "KU's Josh Selby not where he wants, but not yet where he wants to be" was met with a lot of acclaim in the past few days. McCullough describes how the story got written and sheds more light on Selby. Plus, he looks ahead to Kansas next season, when the Jayhawks may experience their first rebuilding year under Bill Self. http://cstvpodcast.cstv.com.edgesuite.net/mensbasketball0708/041911_mbb.mp3 No 00:24:10 Mon, 11 Apr 2011 10:28:22 -0400 CBSSports.com It's time to settle the debate: was it the year of Jimmer or Kemba? Jeff Goodman from FOXSports.com stops by and makes the case for Connecticut's MVP. He and Matt Norlander also look ahead to the next It's time to settle the debate: was it the year of Jimmer or Kemba? Jeff Goodman from FOXSports.com stops by and makes the case for Connecticut's MVP. He and Matt Norlander also look ahead to the next couple of months and discuss what coaches are going through, how the NBA draft is going to be affected by the impending NBA lockout, and more. cbs,college,basketball,men's,march,madness,ncaa,tournament,sports,athletics It's time to settle the debate: was it the year of Jimmer or Kemba? Jeff Goodman from FOXSports.com stops by and makes the case for Connecticut's MVP. He and Matt Norlander also look ahead to the next couple of months and discuss what coaches are going through, how the NBA draft is going to be affected by the impending NBA lockout, and more. http://cstvpodcast.cstv.com.edgesuite.net/mensbasketball0708/041111_mbb.mp3 No 00:22:33 Fri, 08 Apr 2011 11:24:26 -0400 CBSSports.com Just 'cause the season's over doesn't mean we'll stop doing the podcasting. After a few days of decompression, CBSSports.com's national college basketball writer, Gary Parrish, joined Matt Norlander Just 'cause the season's over doesn't mean we'll stop doing the podcasting. After a few days of decompression, CBSSports.com's national college basketball writer, Gary Parrish, joined Matt Norlander for a 30-minute, all-encompassing chat about the end of the season, and the season as a whole. The two discuss the social and logistical failures of Houston hosting a Final Four, as well as, you know, the games themselves. Plenty of Kemba legacy talk in addition to this being The Year of Jimmer, even if BYU didn't make it past the Sweet 16. cbs Just 'cause the season's over doesn't mean we'll stop doing the podcasting. After a few days of decompression, CBSSports.com's national college basketball writer, Gary Parrish, joined Matt Norlander for a 30-minute, all-encompassing chat about the end of the season, and the season as a whole. The two discuss the social and logistical failures of Houston hosting a Final Four, as well as, you know, the games themselves. Plenty of Kemba legacy talk in addition to this being The Year of Jimmer, even if BYU didn't make it past the Sweet 16. http://cstvpodcast.cstv.com.edgesuite.net/mensbasketball0708/040811_mbb.mp3 No 00:31:31 Tue, 29 Mar 2011 14:09:50 -0400 CBSSports.com With the Final Four set, Matt Norlander and Matt Jones recap what they both saw in Newark this past weekend and preview the games coming up Saturday night ... With the Final Four set, Matt Norlander and Matt Jones recap what they both saw in Newark this past weekend and preview the games coming up Saturday night. Kentucky is going to the Final Four, so expect Houston to be covered in blue, Jones says. The guys also discuss some of their favorite memories from the tournament so far, and debate if VCU's run means the First Four is here to stay. cbs,college,basketball,men's,march,madness,ncaa,tournament,sports,athletics With the Final Four set, Matt Norlander and Matt Jones recap what they both saw in Newark this past weekend and preview the games coming up Saturday night. Kentucky is going to the Final Four, so expect Houston to be covered in blue, Jones says. The guys also discuss some of their favorite memories from the tournament so far, and debate if VCU's run means the First Four is here to stay. http://cstvpodcast.cstv.com.edgesuite.net/mensbasketball0708/032911_mbb_podcast.mp3 No 00:26:08 Thu, 24 Mar 2011 09:46:22 -0400 CBSSports.com For many, watching the NCAA tournament has become more than a television experience. When an amazing play or reaction happens, fans want to see it again, and they want it on the Internet ... For many, watching the NCAA tournament has become more than a television experience. When an amazing play or reaction happens, fans want to see it again, and they want it on the Internet. Whether in the form of a screengrab, GIF or raw video, the hunger is immediate. Many who've taken to Twitter have followed a man by the name of Tim Burke, who is better known in the Twitterverse as @bubbaprog. Matt Norlander talks with Burke, the man behind the memes and moving pictures at 30 FPS, about why he started the insta-capture hobby, and just how much of his time and money goes into making his corner of the Internet a satisfactory, much-linked-to place. cbs,college,basketball,men's,march,madness,ncaa,tournament,sports,athletics For many, watching the NCAA tournament has become more than a television experience. When an amazing play or reaction happens, fans want to see it again, and they want it on the Internet. Whether in the form of a screengrab, GIF or raw video, the hunger is immediate. Many who've taken to Twitter have followed a man by the name of Tim Burke, who is better known in the Twitterverse as @bubbaprog. Matt Norlander talks with Burke, the man behind the memes and moving pictures at 30 FPS, about why he started the insta-capture hobby, and just how much of his time and money goes into making his corner of the Internet a satisfactory, much-linked-to place. http://cstvpodcast.cstv.com.edgesuite.net/mensbasketball0708/032411mbb_.mp3 No 00:25:42 Tue, 22 Mar 2011 10:26:07 -0400 CBSSports.com Gary Parrish extensively breaks down the ins and outs of the Bruce Pearl firing with Matt Norlander. The two talk how Tennessee can survive, when Pearl will coach again, who will coach Tennessee ... Gary Parrish extensively breaks down the ins and outs of the Bruce Pearl firing with Matt Norlander. The two talk how Tennessee can survive, when Pearl will coach again, who will coach Tennessee, why it came to this, and more. A ton of Pearl talk. Plus, looking ahead to the Sweet 16, with talk about Jimmer, Duke being elite thanks to Kyrie, pressure on Bill Self, and how Kentucky faces more pressure than Ohio State. cbs,college,basketball,men's,march,madness,ncaa,tournament,sports,athletics Gary Parrish extensively breaks down the ins and outs of the Bruce Pearl firing with Matt Norlander. The two talk how Tennessee can survive, when Pearl will coach again, who will coach Tennessee, why it came to this, and more. A ton of Pearl talk. Plus, looking ahead to the Sweet 16, with talk about Jimmer, Duke being elite thanks to Kyrie, pressure on Bill Self, and how Kentucky faces more pressure than Ohio State. http://cstvpodcast.cstv.com.edgesuite.net/mensbasketball0708/032211_mbb_podcast.mp3 No 00:27:17 Wed, 16 Mar 2011 10:54:39 -0400 CBSSports.com Matt Norlander brings on Jacob Wheatley-Schaller of VegasWatch.net to discuss why the committee needs to rebuild its selection process; why the First Four is done in all the wrong ways, and how to ... Matt Norlander brings on Jacob Wheatley-Schaller of VegasWatch.net to discuss why the committee needs to rebuild its selection process; why the First Four is done in all the wrong ways, and how to approach your pool picks depending on the number of people involved. cbs,college,basketball,men's,march,madness,ncaa,tournament,sports,athletics Matt Norlander brings on Jacob Wheatley-Schaller of VegasWatch.net to discuss why the committee needs to rebuild its selection process; why the First Four is done in all the wrong ways, and how to approach your pool picks depending on the number of people involved. http://cstvpodcast.cstv.com.edgesuite.net/mensbasketball0708/031611_mbb.mp3 No 00:23:21 Tue, 15 Mar 2011 13:32:32 -0400 CBSSports.com You want fun tournament talk? Right here. Matt Norlander and Matt Jones pore over the field of 68 and go through their picks, but also toss out commentary on the mis-seeding and other nuggets ... You want fun tournament talk? Right here. Matt Norlander and Matt Jones pore over the field of 68 and go through their picks, but also toss out commentary on the mis-seeding and other nuggets about the games. Florida, San Diego State, BYU and Pitt are called out, and the two agree on a couple of double-digit upsets. cbs,college,basketball,men's,march,madness,ncaa,tournament,sports,athletics You want fun tournament talk? Right here. Matt Norlander and Matt Jones pore over the field of 68 and go through their picks, but also toss out commentary on the mis-seeding and other nuggets about the games. Florida, San Diego State, BYU and Pitt are called out, and the two agree on a couple of double-digit upsets. http://cstvpodcast.cstv.com.edgesuite.net/mensbasketball0708/031511_mbb_tourney_preview.mp3 No 00:52:18 Wed, 09 Mar 2011 07:50:56 -0500 CBSSports.com Former editor of Deadspin Will Leitch stops by to discuss how he ushered Deadspin into the behemoth it's become today. But, more than that, Leitch is a massive Illinois fan ... Former editor of Deadspin Will Leitch stops by to discuss how he ushered Deadspin into the behemoth it's become today. But, more than that, Leitch is a massive Illinois fan, as he attended the university, and he and Matt Norlander discuss the Big Ten tournament and that conference's NCAA-tournament prospects. cbs Former editor of Deadspin Will Leitch stops by to discuss how he ushered Deadspin into the behemoth it's become today. But, more than that, Leitch is a massive Illinois fan, as he attended the university, and he and Matt Norlander discuss the Big Ten tournament and that conference's NCAA-tournament prospects. http://cstvpodcast.cstv.com.edgesuite.net/mensbasketball0708/030911_mbb.mp3 No 00:22:32 Mon, 07 Mar 2011 09:39:20 -0500 CBSSports.com Jeff Borzello makes his jump from the blog to the podcast and has his debut. He and Norlander talk about their favorite moments from past years of conference tournaments ... Jeff Borzello makes his jump from the blog to the podcast and has his debut. He and Norlander talk about their favorite moments from past years of conference tournaments, and why this week has its special flare to it. Plus, the guys look ahead to what they're expecting, and discuss some fringe teams who could steal bids. cbs Jeff Borzello makes his jump from the blog to the podcast and has his debut. He and Norlander talk about their favorite moments from past years of conference tournaments, and why this week has its special flare to it. Plus, the guys look ahead to what they're expecting, and discuss some fringe teams who could steal bids. http://cstvpodcast.cstv.com.edgesuite.net/mensbasketball0708/030711_mbb.mp3 No 00:31:38 Fri, 04 Mar 2011 09:23:10 -0500 CBSSports.com On his way to covering the Missouri Valley tournament, Matt Jones chats with Matt Norlander about the inflating drama with BYU and Brandon Davies. On his way to covering the Missouri Valley tournament, Matt Jones chats with Matt Norlander about the inflating drama with BYU and Brandon Davies. Also, the two discuss how great conference-basketball season is and offer their predictions on 10 tournaments. cbs On his way to covering the Missouri Valley tournament, Matt Jones chats with Matt Norlander about the inflating drama with BYU and Brandon Davies. Also, the two discuss how great conference-basketball season is and offer their predictions on 10 tournaments. http://cstvpodcast.cstv.com.edgesuite.net/mensbasketball0708/030411_mbb.mp3 No 00:33:45 Mon, 28 Feb 2011 10:35:15 -0500 CBSSports.com Jonah Keri has become more well-known for his baseball knowledge, but his top priority in sports is college basketball. Jonah and Matt Norlander hit on the uniqueness of conference tournaments ... Jonah Keri has become more well-known for his baseball knowledge, but his top priority in sports is college basketball. Jonah and Matt Norlander hit on the uniqueness of conference tournaments, the Jimmer, why parity doesn't exist to the extent some have said it does, and plenty more. cbs Jonah Keri has become more well-known for his baseball knowledge, but his top priority in sports is college basketball. Jonah and Matt Norlander hit on the uniqueness of conference tournaments, the Jimmer, why parity doesn't exist to the extent some have said it does, and plenty more. http://cstvpodcast.cstv.com.edgesuite.net/mensbasketball0708/022811_mbb.mp3 No 00:26:02 Fri, 25 Feb 2011 08:51:49 -0500 CBSSports.com Dan Wolken most definitely knows hoops. He was at the Memphis Commercial Appeal, serving as the beat writer for the Memphis Tigers before ascending to the role of columnist last August ... Dan Wolken most definitely knows hoops. He was at the Memphis Commercial Appeal, serving as the beat writer for the Memphis Tigers before ascending to the role of columnist last August. In December, he was hired at The Daily, an iPad-driven news application. Dan and Matt Norlander discuss Tim Floyd's antics, whether Bruce Pearl should be fired now and how Dan is prepping for writing hoops in a way he never has before -- with a national scope. cbs,college,basketball,men's,march,madness,ncaa,tournament,sports,athletics Dan Wolken most definitely knows hoops. He was at the Memphis Commercial Appeal, serving as the beat writer for the Memphis Tigers before ascending to the role of columnist last August. In December, he was hired at The Daily, an iPad-driven news application. Dan and Matt Norlander discuss Tim Floyd's antics, whether Bruce Pearl should be fired now and how Dan is prepping for writing hoops in a way he never has before -- with a national scope. http://cstvpodcast.cstv.com.edgesuite.net/mensbasketball0708/022511_mbb.mp3 No 00:19:51 Wed, 23 Feb 2011 08:01:45 -0500 CBSSports.com Matt Norlander and Matt Jones discuss Jim Calhoun's legacy, how the NCAA continually mishandles its cases, and what Bruce Pearl should be thinking right about now. Matt Norlander and Matt Jones discuss Jim Calhoun's legacy, how the NCAA continually mishandles its cases, and what Bruce Pearl should be thinking right about now. cbs,college,basketball,men's,march,madness,ncaa,tournament,sports,athletics Matt Norlander and Matt Jones discuss Jim Calhoun's legacy, how the NCAA continually mishandles its cases, and what Bruce Pearl should be thinking right about now. http://cstvpodcast.cstv.com.edgesuite.net/mensbasketball0708/022311_mbb.mp3 No 00:20:59 Mon, 21 Feb 2011 11:05:01 -0500 CBSSports.com Katz talks about how his start in journalism began after he was cut from the varsity basketball team, mid-season, during his senior year. Katz talks about how his start in journalism began after he was cut from the varsity basketball team, mid-season, during his senior year. And he did not graduate college with a degree in journalism, to boot. What's more, he only got on his path to ESPN.com because of the way he covered boxing, a sport he knew very little about. cbs Katz talks about how his start in journalism began after he was cut from the varsity basketball team, mid-season, during his senior year. And he did not graduate college with a degree in journalism, to boot. What's more, he only got on his path to ESPN.com because of the way he covered boxing, a sport he knew very little about. http://cstvpodcast.cstv.com.edgesuite.net/mensbasketball0708/022111_mbb.mp3 No 00:28:55 Fri, 18 Feb 2011 11:20:36 -0500 CBSSports.com AP Writer Jim O'Connell joins Matt Norlander to talk college hoops. AP Writer Jim O'Connell joins Matt Norlander to talk college hoops. cbs,college,basketball,men's,march,madness,ncaa,tournament,sports,athletics AP Writer Jim O'Connell joins Matt Norlander to talk college hoops. http://cstvpodcast.cstv.com.edgesuite.net/mensbasketball0708/021811_mbb.mp3 No 00:26:51 Wed, 16 Feb 2011 08:43:56 -0500 CBSSports.com With the latest release of Jerry Palm's bracket, Matt Norlander and Matt Jones break down the field as if it were to be played this weekend. With the latest release of Jerry Palm's bracket, Matt Norlander and Matt Jones break down the field as if it were to be played this weekend. cbs With the latest release of Jerry Palm's bracket, Matt Norlander and Matt Jones break down the field as if it were to be played this weekend. http://cstvpodcast.cstv.com.edgesuite.net/mensbasketball0708/02162011.mp3 No 00:38:13 Fri, 11 Feb 2011 09:55:08 -0500 CBSSports.com The podcast is going to have Parrish on regularly, so for his first appearance, something different: his path to success. How did Gary ascend to CBSSports.com's premier college basketball scribe? The podcast is going to have Parrish on regularly, so for his first appearance, something different: his path to success. How did Gary ascend to CBSSports.com's premier college basketball scribe? He tells his story, from high school journalism on up. Plus, Matt and Gary discuss what to expect from Ohio State-Wisconsin, and the erosion of UConn after last night's blowout loss to St. John's. cbs,college,basketball,men's,march,madness,ncaa,tournament,sports,athletics The podcast is going to have Parrish on regularly, so for his first appearance, something different: his path to success. How did Gary ascend to CBSSports.com's premier college basketball scribe? He tells his story, from high school journalism on up. Plus, Matt and Gary discuss what to expect from Ohio State-Wisconsin, and the erosion of UConn after last night's blowout loss to St. John's. http://cstvpodcast.cstv.com.edgesuite.net/mensbasketball0708/02112011.mp3 No 00:21:46 Wed, 09 Feb 2011 09:33:34 -0500 CBSSports.com Is Georgetown better than Syracuse right now? And what's Jim Boeheim like away from cameras and microphones? Syracuse Post-Standard beat writer Mike Waters joins us Is Georgetown better than Syracuse right now? And what's Jim Boeheim like away from cameras and microphones? Syracuse Post-Standard beat writer Mike Waters has been around the program for more than 20 years. He's got plenty of stories to tell. In the second half of the podcast, Matt Jones and Matt Norlander go back and forth on what the conference situations are like now, and what to expect in the next few weeks. cbs,college,basketball,men's,march,madness,ncaa,tournament,sports,athletics Is Georgetown better than Syracuse right now? And what's Jim Boeheim like away from cameras and microphones? Syracuse Post-Standard beat writer Mike Waters has been around the program for more than 20 years. He's got plenty of stories to tell. In the second half of the podcast, Matt Jones and Matt Norlander go back and forth on what the conference situations are like now, and what to expect in the next few weeks. http://cstvpodcast.cstv.com.edgesuite.net/mensbasketball0708/020811_collegebasketball_2.mp3 No 00:54:24 Tue, 08 Feb 2011 09:55:37 -0500 CBSSports.com Matt Norlander and Eric Angevine discuss how Pitt will be affected by Ashton Gibbs' absence, the nature of the North Carolina State coaching situation, plus what Angevine should expect when he travels Matt Norlander and Eric Angevine discuss how Pitt will be affected by Ashton Gibbs' absence, the nature of the North Carolina State coaching situation, plus what Angevine should expect when he travels to cover North Carolina-Duke Wednesday night. cbs,college,basketball,men's,march,madness,ncaa,tournament,sports,athletics Matt Norlander and Eric Angevine discuss how Pitt will be affected by Ashton Gibbs' absence, the nature of the North Carolina State coaching situation, plus what Angevine should expect when he travels to cover North Carolina-Duke Wednesday night. http://cstvpodcast.cstv.com.edgesuite.net/mensbasketball0708/020711_collegebasketball_2.mp3 No 00:21:00 Wed, 02 Feb 2011 07:43:56 -0500 CBSSports.com Matt Norlander and Eric Angevine host the debut episode of the CBSSports.com College Basketball Podcast. The two give background on how they came to work with CBSSports.com ... Matt Norlander and Eric Angevine host the debut episode of the CBSSports.com College Basketball Podcast. The two give background on how they came to work with CBSSports.com, plus talk the current to-dos and relevant story lines in college hoops as February is now here. cbs,college,basketball,men's,march,madness,ncaa,tournament,sports,athletics Matt Norlander and Eric Angevine host the debut episode of the CBSSports.com College Basketball Podcast. The two give background on how they came to work with CBSSports.com, plus talk the current to-dos and relevant story lines in college hoops as February is now here. http://cstvpodcast.cstv.com.edgesuite.net/mensbasketball0708/020111_collegebasketball.m4a No 00:21:39