3.20.18 Hardwick and Richards 8 AM: Play By Play Man Brian Anderson

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Brian Anderson explains how Loyola's 1963 team broke college basketball's unwritten rule limiting black players on the court.

The episode begins with hosts Nick Hardwick and Judson Richards discussing the spring solstice before introducing guest Brian Anderson, a TBS play-by-play announcer. They accidentally play the wrong intro clip, confusing Anderson with broadcaster Spiro Dedes. Anderson discusses his upcoming coverage of the Loyola vs. Nevada NCAA tournament game, highlighting Loyola's 1963 championship team that broke racial barriers in college basketball. He explains how that team started three or four black players, challenging an unwritten rule limiting black players on the court. Anderson also talks about the parity in college basketball, attributing it to player transfers and the one-and-done trend. After the interview, the hosts shift to discussing San Diego State basketball player Jalen McDaniels, who declared for the NBA draft. They debate whether he should leave, considering financial guarantees versus development risks. The conversation then turns to Shohei Ohtani's poor spring training performance with the Angels, with the hosts citing stats like eight runs allowed in 2.2 innings and scout critiques of his hitting. They speculate that the Padres may have dodged a bullet by not signing him. Later segments touch on topics like MLB games in London, the Alliance of American Football league announcement, and a humorous anecdote about Steve Kerr dancing at a yacht party. The show closes with a contest reminder and light banter about the earlier intro mix-up.

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Brian Anderson's baseball visit lands best when marathon games turn into a wider argument about sports television.

Baseball broadcasting gives this single-episode review its spine through Brian Anderson's visit, as Hardwick and Richards weigh whether Yankees-Red Sox is really the cleanest showcase for the sport.

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