X's and Joe's, part of the Back Home Network, is a podcast that lets you eavesdrop on an ongoing, 25-year conversation between two friends and Indiana University grads who have an unusual passion for exploring the formula for winning in today’s modern college basketball.
Hosted by Bob Moats (cbobmoats) and Mike Wiemuth (iu-in-philly), this show examines trends in recruiting, metrics, strategy, and coaching -- with an emphasis on debunking myths and challenging popular assumptions.
And while Bob and Mike's rooting interests may lie with the Hoosiers, this show takes an expansive view of the college basketball landscape beyond just Bloomington.
In other words, it's a show for ALL serious college hoops fans who truly appreciate the nuances of the sport.
In Episode 5, Mike and Bob take a deep dive into rivalries and the many critical roles they play in the college sports ecosystem -- not just for fans, but for coaches and administrators too.
In this episode …
Segment 1: One, Two, Three, Four … wait, what are we fighting for?
- Why are there no moral absolutes in the souls of fans?
- What are rivalries and how do they happen?
- Why do we see prestige as a “zero sum” game?
Segment 2: The Constant Battle of Keeping Ahead (or Up With) The Joneses
- How does the performance of a rival drive our greatest fears or confirm our greatest hopes?
- When does a rival push a program to make substantive changes?
- Why are rivals, oftentimes, polar opposites of one another in their style?
Segment 3: Telling what we truly think: What are Mike’s and Bob’s deep feelings and thoughts on rivals?
- Purdue
- Kentucky
- Why is this healthy? We hope…
Wrap-Up: How could and have changes in conferences and throughout athletics impact functional rivalries and why these matchups need special consideration?
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