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William rules out Iowa State star Joshua Jefferson, claiming he won't impact the Sweet 16 game.

The episode begins with the hosts introducing the show and noting William Pattison's absence as he travels to Chicago for the Tennessee vs. Iowa State game. They set the stage for a busy sports day, including the Sweet 16 and a Tennessee-Vanderbilt baseball series. William calls in to give his keys to the game, focusing on rebounding, turnovers, and Jacoby Gillespie's performance. He predicts Iowa State's Joshua Jefferson will not play due to injury, which becomes a central topic. The crew debates the impact of Jefferson's absence, with William emphasizing Tennessee's offensive rebounding advantage. They discuss Iowa State's strengths, including their defense and three-point shooting led by Milan Mamchilovic. The hosts analyze Tennessee's secondary scorers, highlighting J.P. Estrella and Bishop Boswell as potential X-factors. Matthew calls in, describing Tennessee as overachieving and playing with house money. The panel reviews Iowa State's season, noting their strong start and recent struggles. They delve into statistics, such as Tennessee's offensive rebounding percentage and Iowa State's turnover-forcing ability. The conversation covers Jacoby Gillespie's historic tournament performance and his importance to Tennessee's offense. The hosts express confidence in Tennessee's chances, citing Jefferson's likely absence and Rick Barnes' coaching. They preview other Sweet 16 games, with predictions for Michigan and Michigan State. The episode concludes with each host giving their final score predictions, all picking Tennessee to win.

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A Knoxville sports crew turns Sweet 16 confidence into a clean sweep of Tennessee picks.

Fan Run Radio's Playbook catches a packed Tennessee sports day with the easy confidence of a room that knows its teams and its audience. The hour runs from the Vols' Sweet 16 matchup with Iowa State to the Tennessee-Vanderbilt baseball series, with William Pattison checking in…

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You get Tennessee-Iowa State nerves, Sweet 16 picks, and a Tennessee-Vanderbilt baseball preview in one busy Knoxville sports hour.

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