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The world’s preeminent college sports podcast hosted by two people named Michael. ACC fans by birth, degenerate gamblers for mirth. Part of TheSabre.com’s podcast network.

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Episodes

Carolina Refs!

Monday Jan 23, 2023

Monday Jan 23, 2023

With only 48 days until Selection Sunday, there is a lot to talk about in the world of college basketball. This week we discuss:
The developing situation with Ed Reed and Bethune-Cookman
Questionable officiating during the NC State-UNC game
Tony Bennett's recent success playing with a smaller line-up
A tough weekend for top ranked men's basketball teams
UVA women's basketball and the controversial suspension of Sam Brunelle
Sports figures who we have grown to love after hating or hate after loving
All this plus your weekly update on the Academy of Art men's basketball team!

I Want To Believe

Tuesday Jan 17, 2023

Tuesday Jan 17, 2023

While the college football season ended with a dominant performance from Georgia, college basketball has more parity than ever. In this episode, we discuss:
The lopsided national championship victory for Georgia and what it means for the future of college football
Surprises in the race for the ACC championship
Basketball teams across the country that have struggled in conference play

Tuesday Jan 03, 2023

After one of the most thrilling college football semifinals in history, the Michaels are back with the first episode of 2023. This week, we discuss:
Shutt's experience at the Duke's Mayo Bowl
A recap of the College Football Playoff games
The early signing period, transfer portal, and NIL
ACC recruiting rankings and the conference's quarterback carousel 
Bad Coach Speak of the Week!
Parity at the top of the college basketball ranks and the week ahead in the ACC
Our New Year's Resolutions as sports fans

The Sabre Rattling

Monday Dec 12, 2022

Monday Dec 12, 2022

Get out your orange and blue for this Cavaliers-centric episode. We go in-depth with Kris Wright, owner of TheSabre.com. We discuss:
Kris' upcoming plans for the website and his approach to being a UVA fan
Virginia's men's basketball team and its longterm prospects for the season
The success of Coach Mox in revitalizing the UVA women's basketball team
Tony Elliott's first year as Virginia's head football coach heading into the offseason
Former Virginia offensive coordinator Robert Anae accepting a job at NC State
More ACC basketball "Dudes to Remember"

Playoffs? You Kidding Me?

Tuesday Dec 06, 2022

Tuesday Dec 06, 2022

The college football postseason is set! In this episode, we discuss:
The start of conference play in ACC basketball
Championship weekend in college football and a first look at the playoff
Dabo, Saban, Deion, and new developments in the coaching carousel
The most/least intriguing bowl games for a road trip

Monday Nov 28, 2022

This episode is all about the ABCs: anybody but Carolina. We discuss:
The College Football Playoff picture heading into championship week
North Carolina's no good, very bad day
The beginning of the college football coaching carousel
ACC basketball first impressions ahead of the Big 10-ACC Challenge
Hated, but talented, college basketball players

Monday Nov 07, 2022

For our pilot episode, we are previewing the 2022-2023 college basketball season. We discuss:
Teams with Final Four hopes
ACC teams and players to watch
Coaches on the hot seat
The best (and worst) coaches to hang out with at a bar
Dudes to remember!

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