Hour 1: The Crew Takes in the First Round of the NCAA Tournament, Highlights from the Early Slate of Games including TCU's Win over OSU and Lionel Messi's 900th Career Goal, and Rick Horrow Discusses College Sports Revenue and the Impact of One-and-Done Players.

Thursday, March 19, 2026 | 48:37

The opening hour of the program, broadcast live from Twin Peaks on Camelback in Phoenix, began with Roc, Manuch, and Jimmy B. taking in the opening round of the NCAA Tournament. The crew reacted to a morning already filled with high-stakes action, including game-winning shots and major upsets that have immediately impacted brackets across the country. In the "Replay: Rewind" segment, the team revisited the biggest highlights from the tournament’s early slate, specifically focusing on TCU's dramatic victory over Ohio State. The segment also featured coverage of Lionel Messi making global headlines by scoring his 900th career goal. Later, "The Sports Professor" Rick Horrow joined the show via the Right Toyota Guest Line to analyze the business side of the Big Dance. Horrow discussed the massive revenue generated by college sports, the challenges of "one-and-done" players on building long-term program stability, and the overall financial impact the tournament has nationwide. The hour concluded with a look back at sports history in "On this Day" and the latest NFL headlines in Football at 50.