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NIL Life
Is college athletics at a breaking point? What can be done in the NIL era to help teams manage their rosters? Does anything need to be done? Should scholarships be like contracts were there are multi-year deals? Release clauses when a player wants to transfer?
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Portal Day
The reaction continues to JT Toppin's decision to enter the transfer portal. You will hear a lot of 'guardrails', schools needing protraction, but what does that all mean? Do schools need to take over NIL to make meaningful changes?
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Kenny Thomas Portal and Playoffs
Lobo legend and NBA veteran, Kenny Thomas, reacts to the news of JT Toppin entering the transfer portal. What does he think of Toppin's decision and how things are handled in this era. What was his biggest surprise so far of the NBA playoffs?
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Buy It All
Travis Kelce has a new deal in Kansas City. Is he on track to be the GOAT of the position? Another court ruling to watch when it comes to the NCAA that could open the door to a full split when it comes to division one athletics.
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Lakers Last Dance
How did the Nuggets out do the Lakers again in the final minuets? Was the series about the Lakers not being good enough or the Nuggets being that much better? Will LeBron stay in LA? What will the Lakers do this offseason? Would you be shocked if the Lobos lost a starter to the transfer portal a…
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Too Good to Lose
Was the 'Big-3' ever a thing? How could the Suns spend so much money to not win one playoff game? Up 3-1 are the Nuggets in a must win position? Remembering a Lobo legend, Ruben Douglas, who passes away.
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New Lobo
UNM adds one and loses one to the transfer portal. What direction is Richard Pitino going with next year's additions? Can Joel Embiid change his legacy with a first round comeback? Is the Lakers run with LeBron, done-done.
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Swing It
Breaking down the Flacons plan at QB. How could were the defensive selections in the first round? Nick Knee from Sandia Golf Club discusses his Master experience, golf trying to get past LIV/PGA issues and an easy at home swing tip for your golf game.
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Feeling a Draft
Reactions to the most impactful and interesting first round NFL Draft selections. Can you get on board with Atlanta? Can Sean Payton develop a quarterback? Was defense disrespected?
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Best Draft Options
When it comes to picks 2 and 3 in the draft what should the Commanders and Patriots do? What scenarios are on the table if the Patriots want to trade down? Who goes up, who gets picked, what do you want to see?
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