PMS 2.0 1519 - March Madness Rounds 1 and 2 Recap, Coach K, Adam Schefter, Seth Greenberg, Iowa Head Coach Ben McCollum, Darius Butler, & AJ Hawk

On today’s show, Pat is on the ESPN campus in Bristol attending a few meetings, while Darius Butler, AJ Hawk, and the boys are back in the ThunderDome, as they recap the round of 64 and the round of 32 of the NCAA Tournament, as the Sweet Sixteen is officially set. They also recap the Fanatics Flag Football Fest that saw Team USA absolutely destroy a group of stars from the NFL, chat about Jaxon Smith-Njigba signing the biggest WR contract in history, and everything else happening in the sports world. They are also joined by several incredible guests including 5x National Champion, the GOAT, Coach K to chat about the tournament so far, ESPN Senior NFL Insider Adam Schefter to give an update on Jaxon Smith-Njigba as well as anything we may have missed. Next, ESPN NCAA basketball analyst, and former Coach with 34 years experience, Seth Greenberg joins the show to give his biggest takeaway’s of the tournament and look ahead to the Sweet 16. Lastly, Iowa Head Basketball Coach Ben McCollum joins the show fresh off knocking off #1 seed and defending National Champion Florida to send Iowa to their first Sweet 16 since 1999. Make sure to subscribe to youtube.com/thepatmcafeeshow or watch on ESPN (12-2 EDT), ESPN’s Youtube (12-3 EDT), or ESPN+. We appreciate the hell out of all of you. We’re off the next two days for March Madness, we’ll see you on Monday. Cheers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today’s show, Pat, AJ Hawk, and the boys react to Team Venezuela’s unbelievable victory in the championship game of the World Baseball Classic, as Pat and the boys were in Miami to watch the game, how much this event has propelled an excitement for baseball, and how electric of an environment it was in Miami. They also dive into last night’s First Four games, the tournament starting tomorrow, Maxx Crosby making comments on how the trade fell through with the Ravens and why things felt off when he got there, and everything else happening around the sports world. Joining the show to chat about his thoughts on Fernando Mendoza and Ty Simpson, Kyler Murray’s expectations in Minnesota, and much more is 12 year NFL veteran at QB and ESPN NFL analyst/QB guru, Dan Orlovsky. Later, 5x National Champion, Hall of Famer, the GOAT, Mike Krzyzewski joins the progrum to preview the NCAA Tournament, how NIL/the transfer portal has impacted coaching in the tournament, which teams he thinks realistically have a chance to win it all, and much more. Make sure to subscribe to youtube.com/thepatmcafeeshow or watch on ESPN (12-2 EDT), ESPN’s Youtube (12-3 EDT), or ESPN+. We appreciate the hell out of all of you. We’re off the next two days for March Madness, we’ll see you on Monday. Cheers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today’s show, Pat, Darius Butler, AJ Hawk, and the boys react to the breaking news that Jaylen Waddle has been traded from the Dolphins to the Broncos for what was essentially a 1st and 3rd round pick and what might be coming next as ESPN Senior NFL Insider, Adam Schefter joins them. Then they preview tonight’s World Baseball Classic Finals and why it has been such a success for baseball with ESPN Senior MLB Insider, Jeff Passan. Later, former Head Coach of Virginia Tech and current ESPN NCAA analyst, Seth Greenberg joins the show to preview the NCAA tournament including who he likes in tonight’s First 4 games. Lastly, 2x PGA Tour winner including last week’s Players Championship, the breakout star of the 2025 Ryder Cup, Cameron Young joins the show to chat about his massive win on Sunday and everything it entailed, his expectations after his emergence at the Ryder Cup, what he’s learned about his game over the last year of so, and much more. Make sure to subscribe to youtube.com/thepatmcafeeshow or watch on ESPN (12-2 EDT), ESPN’s Youtube (12-3 EDT), or ESPN+. We appreciate the hell out of all of you. We’ll see you on Monday, cheers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today’s show, Pat, Darius Butler, AJ Hawk, and the boys recap last night’s thrilling 2-1 Team USA victory over the Dominican Republic as they advanced to the championship game of the World Baseball Classic. They also chat about the incredible finish at the Players Championship, Justin Fields being traded to the Chiefs, the NCAA Tournament brackets being revealed, and everything else happening in the sports world. Joining the progrum is 16 year MLB veteran, MLB Network analyst, and Manager for Team USA, Mark DeRosa to chat about last night’s exhilarating game, all the heat he took leading into the semifinal game, how impressed he was with Paul Skenes, Aaron Judge’s leadership as the captain, and a look ahead to Tuesday night’s Championship game. Next, 5x National Champion, 3x Gold Medalist, most wins of all-time, 13 Final Fours, 15 ACC Tournament titles, the goat, Mike Krzyzewski joins the progrum to chat about the NCAA Tournament, some of his favorite memories from coaching the National Team, the divide between the haves and have not’s in college basketball, and much more. Later, 3x Gold Medalist in sled hockey, fresh off a hat trick against Canada in the gold medal match, Jack Wallace joins the show to chat about his story, how he got started in sled hockey, how far it’s come, and much more. Make sure to subscribe to youtube.com/thepatmcafeeshow or watch on ESPN (12-2 EDT), ESPN’s Youtube (12-3 EDT), or ESPN+. We appreciate the hell out of all of you. We’ll see you on Monday, cheers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today’s show, Pat, AJ Hawk, and the boys preview tonight’s USA baseball Quarterfinal matchup with Team Canada in the World Baseball Classic, wrap up everything with Free Agency, discuss the craziness happening in the NBA, and NCAA basketball being in full swing in conference tournament season with Selection Sunday this weekend. Joining the progrum to put a tidy bow on free agency is ESPN Senior NFL Insider, Adam Schefter. Next, ESPN Senior MLB Insider, Jeff Passan joins the show to preview this weekend’s World Baseball Classic matchups. Then, Commissioner of the Big 12, Brett Yormark joins the show to chat about changing the LED court to traditional hardwood at the Big 12 Tournament, and the Presidential Roundtable around NIL. Later, 2000 1st round pick, 3 point contest champion, 13 year NBA veteran, and current ESPN NBA analyst, Quentin Richardson joins the progrum to give an update on everything that has happened around the NBA. Lastly, new starting WR for the Pittsburgh Steelers, Michael Pittman Jr. joins the show to chat about the trade from Indianapolis to Pittsburgh, finding out while he was in Uganda, if he’s had any conversation with Aaron Rodgers, finding his footing in the locker room, and much more. Make sure to subscribe to youtube.com/thepatmcafeeshow or watch on ESPN (12-2 EDT), ESPN’s Youtube (12-3 EDT), or ESPN+. We appreciate the hell out of all of you. We’ll see you on Monday, cheers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today’s show, Pat, AJ Hawk, and the boys chat about Team Italy saving Team USA in the World Baseball Classic as they beat Mexico 9-1 to move on to the single elimination rounds along with Team USA, they continue to track some of the free agency moves, chat more about the Ravens situation with Maxx Crosby after GM Eric De Costa’s interview yesterday, and everything else going on in the sports world. Joining the progrum to recap last night, the vibes around the Italian team, why these games are so special, and much more is Team Italy and Kansas City Royals 1B, Vinnie Pasquantino. Next, New York Times best-selling author and golf columnist, Mark Schlabach joins the show to preview The Players Championship. Later, future Hall of Famer, Houston Texans Ring of Honor member, 3x NFL DPOY, Walter Payton Man of the Year, and color commentator for the NFL on CBS, JJ Watt, joins the progrum to recap everything that has happened over the course of free agency thus far, his thoughts on the Maxx Crosby situation, and more. Make sure to subscribe to youtube.com/thepatmcafeeshow or watch on ESPN (12-2 EDT), ESPN’s Youtube (12-3 EDT), or ESPN+. We appreciate the hell out of all of you. We’ll see you on tomorrow, cheers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today’s show, Pat, Darius Butler, AJ Hawk, and the boys react to the news that the Baltimore Ravens have officially backed out of the Maxx Crosby trade after he failed the physical, and what ramifications that will have around the league as the Ravens immediately pivoted to signing Trey Hendrickson to a 4 year $112 million deal. They also discuss Team USA baseball’s massive upset loss to Team Italy last night in the World Baseball Classic and how they now need help to get out of pool play, as well as everything else happening around the NFL as the new league year is upon us. Joining the progrum to chat about Maxx Crosby failing his physical with the Ravens, how common this is, and more is the Pro Football Doc, Dr. David Chao. Next, fresh off signing a new 2 year deal, the starting QB for the Indianapolis Colts, Daniel Jones joins the show to chat about his achilles and leg recovery, his new deal with the Colts, what his time table is looking like, and why he’s so excited for next season. Next, ESPN Senior MLB Insider, Jeff Passan joins the progrum to break down how exactly Team USA lost to Team Italy in the World Baseball Classic, who is going to get the most blame, and what they need to get out of pool play and into the knockout stages. Lastly, ESPN Senior NFL Insider, Adam Schefter joins the progrum to chat about the Maxx Crosby situation, which players might still be traded, Trey Hendrickson singing with the Baltimore Ravens, and all the other things that need to be wrapped up. Make sure to subscribe to youtube.com/thepatmcafeeshow or watch on ESPN (12-2 EDT), ESPN’s Youtube (12-3 EDT), or ESPN+. We appreciate the hell out of all of you. We’ll see you on tomorrow, cheers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today's show, Pat, Darius, and the boys are joined LIVE from the ThunderDome by ESPN NFL Senior Insider, Adam Schefter, 12 year NFL veteran at QB and ESPN NFL analyst, Dan Orlovsky, and ESPN NFL Insider/pundit Peter Schrager for day 2 of Free Agency Frenzy as deals and trades start are still coming in. They are also joined by future Hall of Famer and Chiefs TE, Travis Kelce, and Bills Center Connor McGovern, fresh off a new deal. Make sure to subscribe to youtube.com/thepatmcafeeshow or watch on ESPN (12-2 EDT), ESPN’s Youtube (12-3 EDT), or ESPN+. We appreciate the hell out of all of you. We’ll see you on Monday for Free Agency Frenzy. Cheers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today's show, Pat, Darius, and the boys are joined LIVE from the ThunderDome by ESPN NFL Senior Insider, Adam Schefter, 12 year NFL veteran at QB and ESPN NFL analyst, Dan Orlovsky, and ESPN NFL Insider/pundit Peter Schrager for the start of Free Agency Frenzy as deals and trades start coming in left and right. Make sure to subscribe to youtube.com/thepatmcafeeshow or watch on ESPN (12-2 EDT), ESPN’s Youtube (12-3 EDT), or ESPN+. We appreciate the hell out of all of you. We’ll see you on Monday for Free Agency Frenzy. Cheers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today’s show, Pat, AJ Hawk, and the boys wrap up everything that happened this week in the NFL as a few more players are being released ahead of the tampering period opening on Monday, they preview the World Baseball Classic as Team USA plays Brazil tonight, all the NBA and NCAA basketball games this weekend, the UFC, and everything else happening in the sports world. Joining the show to chat about Jayson Tatum potentially rejoining the Celtics and playing tonight after an Achilles tear is ESPN Senior NBA Insider, Shams Charania. Later, 3x Super Bowl Champion, and current General Manager of the North Carolina Football team, Michael Lombardi joins the show to chat about their offseason, and give his takes on everything happening around the NFL currently including Kyler Murray, AJ Brown potentially getting traded, DJ Moore going to the Bills, and much more. Make sure to subscribe to youtube.com/thepatmcafeeshow or watch on ESPN (12-2 EDT), ESPN’s Youtube (12-3 EDT), or ESPN+. We appreciate the hell out of all of you. We’ll see you on Monday for Free Agency Frenzy. Cheers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices