Best of college basketball on 97.1 The Ticket: Where this Michigan team ranks in history
04/08/2026 | 36 mins.
Michigan stands alone at the top! Join 97.1 The Ticket as we recap the win over UConn and debate this team’s place in the history books. We also show some love to second-year coach Dusty May as he builds the next Wolverines powerhouse.
FULL SHOW: Tuesday, April 7th
04/07/2026 | 2h 21 mins.
Valenti and Rico kicked off the show with their reactions to Michigan securing the NCAA Tournament National Championship last night. They asked a few related questions and took your phone calls on the subject for the majority of the show, pausing briefly to discuss their care factor in the Red Wings and whether they've reached the point of not rooting for them anymore.
HOUR 1: Michigan's NCAA Tournament Win + Do Fans Feel Better About It Than 2023 CFP Title? + Mock Draft Mania
04/07/2026 | 40 mins.
With Michigan clinching the NCAA National Championship last night, the guys opened up today's show offering their thoughts on this monumental win. They asked Michigan fans if they feel better about this win over the 2023 CFP win and then finished the hour reacting to a new NFL Mock Draft.
HOUR 2: Your Calls + Texts On Michigan's National Championship Win
04/07/2026 | 40 mins.
The guys heard from the people throughout the second hour about Michigan winning the NCAA Tournament last night.
HOUR 3: NCAA Tournament Receipts Reviewed + Mike Goes After Kenny & Costa About Red Wings
04/07/2026 | 31 mins.
Rico came equipped with everyone's receipts from when they made their NCAA Tournament predictions. The guys reacted to them before Valenti shared why he's frustrated with Kenny Kott & Jim "Paying Customer" Costa.
The Valenti Show with Rico is Detroit’s must-listen daily sports show — where strong opinions meet smart analysis. Hosted by Mike Valenti and Rico Beard, The Valenti Show brings unfiltered takes on the biggest national stories and dives deep into all-things-Detroit sports: the Lions, Tigers, Pistons, Red Wings, Michigan and Michigan State. Whether it's NFL drama, playoff stakes or college football storylines, Valenti and Rico tell it like it is — no fluff, no fan service, just real talk. Catch The Valenti Show with Rico live Monday through Friday 2pm - 6pm EST on 97.1 The Ticket (WXYT). Full episodes, individual hours and show highlights drop daily wherever you get your podcasts.
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