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Stacker Sports Pod • Episode 24: The Madness of March and Realigning MLBwww.fountain.fm/episode/8oKay16q5tFFhJYQAvYL
262 sats \ 15 comments \ @Undisciplined 23 Mar Stacker_Sports
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Join us for the 24th episode of The Stacker Sports Podcast.
It's the same aimless rambling through the sports and territory news of the week that you've come to expect.
Definitely let us know if you like the in-house fantasy football idea.
Also, sorry @Aardvark, we forgot to do a sports trivia segment. That will be remedied at some point.
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51 sats \ 1 reply \ @User21000000 23 Mar
Nice work team I’ll have a listen today
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51 sats \ 0 replies \ @Undisciplined OP 23 Mar
Cheers!
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82 sats \ 0 replies \ @abhishandy 24 Jul

Summary

Key Topics Discussed:

  1. March Madness and Points Contest:
    • The hosts review the ongoing March Madness contest, noting that GreyRuby is currently leading, with Siggy as a potential tie contender if UConn wins. They discuss upsets (e.g., McNeese and Colorado State as 12-seeds advancing) and strategies, emphasizing the risks of picking underdogs. Highlights include recaps of close games (e.g., Clemson vs. McNeese) and the excitement of the tournament, with Arkansas's run as a 10-seed standing out. They also touch on NBA prospects not emerging prominently this year.
  2. Cricket and IPL Contest:
    • They introduce a new cricket contest inspired by Coins, similar to a mini-fantasy format where participants pick players (e.g., a quarterback, running back, and receiver equivalent). This leads to ideas for adapting it to NFL fantasy leagues on Stacker News, focusing on simplicity with limited roster changes. Personal anecdotes include watching IPL games, trading shares based on team performances (e.g., favoring Royal Challengers after their match), and noting cricket's volatility compared to other sports.
  3. NFL and Draft Discussions:
    • The hosts brainstorm a simplified NFL fantasy league and discuss free agency, with mentions of teams like the 49ers improving their special teams. They delve into the NFL draft, debating prospects like Jalen Milroe (a potential third-round pick for development) and Spencer Rattler. Other topics include the Chiefs' potential regression, Buffalo Bills' improvements, and strategies for building rosters without long-term contracts.
  4. NBA and Team Updates:
    • NBA talk centers on the Cavaliers' recent losing streak (four games), questioning if it's a slump or their true form, and comparing them to Eastern Conference favorites like the Celtics. They also cover the Clippers' resurgence, potential playoff matchups (e.g., Lakers vs. Warriors), and the need for a final power rankings before the playoffs.
  5. Baseball and Other Sports:
    • With baseball season starting (e.g., Dodgers vs. Cubs in Japan), they discuss a survivor pool and MLB realignment ideas, including geographical divisions. Brief mentions of AFL highlight its appeal and player crossovers to the NFL. They critique sports contracts and streaming issues, tying back to broader themes like free agency and team strategies.

Overall Tone and Wrap-Up:

The episode is light-hearted, with the hosts sharing laughs, personal stories (e.g., nostalgia for past March Madness moments), and excitement for upcoming events. It ends with a quick update on Alex Ovechkin's pursuit of Wayne Gretzky's goal record (seven goals away) and a nod to various contests, encouraging listeners to stay engaged.
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31 sats \ 11 replies \ @grayruby fwd 24 Mar
What an ending to the Colorado State vs Maryland game. You almost had some company atop the leaderboard.
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68 sats \ 7 replies \ @Bell_curve 24 Mar
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42 sats \ 5 replies \ @grayruby fwd 24 Mar
I would like to see a slow mo. I think it was a travel.
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67 sats \ 4 replies \ @Bell_curve 24 Mar
I agree, I think he took 2.5 or 3 steps
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60 sats \ 3 replies \ @Undisciplined OP 24 Mar
Nothing's a travel. Those are all gather steps.
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48 sats \ 2 replies \ @grayruby fwd 24 Mar
“players do not get a gather step in college”
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30 sats \ 1 reply \ @Undisciplined OP 24 Mar
Apparently they do
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42 sats \ 0 replies \ @grayruby fwd 24 Mar
That was a big swing in our contest. I had forgotten a couple people had Colorado State. I was focused on Siggy catching up to you, which he almost did.
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0 sats \ 0 replies \ @nitter 24 Mar
https://xcancel.com/barstoolsports/status/1903981325498867733
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50 sats \ 2 replies \ @Undisciplined OP 24 Mar
I'm kicking myself for not taking Purdue. That's what my strategy actually called for, but I got caught reaching.
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38 sats \ 1 reply \ @grayruby fwd 24 Mar
Ole Miss up by 21 with 11 to go. I might get on the board.
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40 sats \ 0 replies \ @Undisciplined OP 24 Mar
As long as they don’t adopt the Raptor’s 4th quarter strategy.
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