Valenti and Rico got things started with an extended conversation about the potential impacts of the controversial Brendan Sorsby ruling from a Texas judge. They took that topic until the second hour, where they talked about belief in the Tigers and Tarik Skubal's imminent return to the team. The guys spent the third hour discussing the Pistons' need for a stretch big before they reset everything in the final hour.
HOUR 1: Expanding On The Brendan Sorsby Ruling + NBA Fastbreak
06/09/2026 | 40 mins.
Mike and Rico addressed how the Brendan Sorsby ruling from a Texas judge can make the college football landscape even worse. Then, they did an "NBA Fastbreak" to end the first hour.
HOUR 2: Are You Buying The Tigers' Recent Success?
06/09/2026 | 40 mins.
Valenti and Rico spent the entire second hour with a back and forth about the Tigers and Tarik Skubal's imminent return to the team. They took a bunch of your calls throughout.
HOUR 3: In Football Today + How The Pistons Can Compete For A Title
06/09/2026 | 30 mins.
The guys did an "In Football Today" to begin the third hour. Then, they discussed whether the Pistons need to address their lack of a stretch 5 this offseason.
HOUR 4: Today's Topics Revisited
06/09/2026 | 32 mins.
Mike and Rico wrapped up today's show with a reset of all of today's topics.
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