What was it like driving home on the 10 after that USC "loss?" Well it was smooth sailing, kids, because that's an exhibition. Next on the GU calendar is decidedly NOT an exhibition as the Baylor Bears and Scott Drew make the trip to Spokane. Are you scared? Mard isn't.

We'll take a walk through the schedule, discuss our expectations and identify our favorite match-ups for the men and the women.

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You're going to get a lot of player preview talk on this pod. But not just from Adam, Chris and Mard, we welcome, from the House of Krause, Tuck Clarry! We're deep diving into this roster to discuss expectations, roles and jumps.

But that's not all, the women's team is facing a massive transition this season with the loss of several senior leaders.

Lastly, we'll discuss the exhibition coming up against the Trojans in the desert.

Kraziness in the Kennel is in the rear view mirror. The season is nigh and we are high on this squad. We'll go through some takeways from both Men's and Women's Krazines.

Oh, and Mard's vocal stylings return for season 11!

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Chapters

07:59 Craziness in the Kennel: Event Highlights
15:59 Player Insights and Season Expectations
19:33 Physical Transformations and Player Development
22:03 Scrimmage Highlights and Player Performances
26:00 Evaluating New Additions and Returning Players
28:57 Coaching Insights and Team Dynamics
35:55 Women's Team Updates and Future Prospects
41:11 Impatience and Performance at FanFest
44:06 Roster Changes and New Faces
45:40 Looking Forward to the Season
51:39 Key Players to Watch
56:30 Depth and Team Dynamics
01:02:50 Closing Thoughts and Future Expectations

After several episodes of will they? won't they? Gonzaga and the PAC 12 finally hook up after the PAC 12 FINALLY broke up with their loser boyfriend. It's not cheating if you're on a break. What was I writing about?

In this episode, Adam, Chris and Mard discuss Gonzaga's impending move to the Pac-12, exploring the implications for the basketball program, fan engagement, and the overall landscape of college sports. The conversation highlights the excitement surrounding the upcoming basketball season and the changes that come with it, emphasizing the importance of adapting to the evolving world of collegiate athletics.

Chapters

00:00 Gonzaga's Move to the Pac-12: A New Era Begins
03:00 Reactions to Conference Realignment: Mixed Feelings
05:58 The Impact on Gonzaga Basketball: A Competitive Edge
09:06 Rivalries and New Dynamics in the Pac-12
11:56 Future of Gonzaga: Opportunities and Challenges
14:55 The Broader Landscape of College Sports
17:54 Fan Engagement and Game Atmosphere: A Revitalization
20:59 Financial Implications: A Boost for Gonzaga
23:55 Looking Ahead: The Future of Gonzaga Athletics
27:01 Final Thoughts: Embracing Change and New Beginnings

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Surpirse! It's FREE IRA BROWN! In the SPRINGTIME!? That's right, fans. We couldn't resist getting together to discuss all the portaling, the conference realignment, non-conference games and the exodus from Gael country. All that and a roasting shenanigans.

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Gonzaga's Men's and Women's basketball teams end their season in the Sweet Sixteen. Were they successful? We'll address the past, present, and future of Gonzaga Basketball. We'll recap the losses to the number one seeds, and look back on our top 3 moments from the season.

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Both the Gonzaga men and the Gonzaga women reach the NCAA Sweet Sixteen. The men for the 9th (10th) time in a ROW! That's as hard as we were watching them win.

We'll spend some time celebrating those wins before looking ahead to some difficult match-ups against Purdue and Texas.

Go Zags!

In a marvelous turn of events, the Gonzaga Men earned a 5 seed in the NCAA tournament. In an even more impressive feat, the Women's team earned a 4 seed and will host the first two rounds of the NCAA Women's Tournamen at the McCarthey Athletic Center.

How excited are we? Very. How confident are we? Unreasonably.

We'll tell the tale of the opening round match-up and spin the yarn of a hopeful second round opponent as well.

It's the most wonderful time of the year on this episode of Free Ira Brown! THE Gonzaga Hoops Podcast.

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