Hour 1: The Crew Reacts to the Suns' Heartbreaking Loss to the Spurs, Highlights from the Morning NCAA Slate, and Sean Salisbury Discusses NFL Referee Issues and Matt Leinart’s Jersey Controversy.

Friday, March 20, 2026 | 49:11

The opening hour of the program, broadcast live from Twin Peaks in Scottsdale, began with Roc and Manuch reacting to a devastating 101–100 Phoenix Suns loss to the San Antonio Spurs. In the "Replay: Rewind" segment, the hosts listened back to the final moments of the game, including Victor Wembanyama’s 17-foot game-winning jumper with one second remaining that officially secured a playoff spot for the Spurs. The crew played postgame audio from Suns head coach Jordan Ott and star guard Devin Booker, who expressed deep frustration after the team blew a late lead and saw Rasheer Fleming miss two critical free throws in the final seconds. The discussion then shifted back to March Madness, with the guys reviewing the morning's early results, including 7-seed Kentucky’s overtime escape against Santa Clara and 14-seed Wright State putting Virginia on upset alert. Later, Sean Salisbury, host of Unpaved and director of the NSR, joined the Right Toyota Guest Line. Salisbury analyzed the recent success of quarterbacks emerging from Kevin O'Connell’s system and voiced concerns over the NFL potentially using part-time replacement officials. He also addressed the viral report regarding Matt Leinart, who recently confirmed he denied USC's request to "un-retire" his No. 11 jersey for a five-star recruit, stating he would only do so for his own sons. The hour concluded with "On this Day" and a Football at 50 segment detailing the NCAA’s new one-year trial rule that removes the next-game suspension for a player's first targeting foul of the season.