The guys began this short show following a successful Tigers' home Opening Day with their confidence levels in 4 different local sports hypothetical possibilities. They paused briefly to discuss some football and the new MLB ABS system.
HOUR 1: Ranking 4 Local Sports Possibilities + In Football Today
04/03/2026 | 29 mins.
Mike asks the people which of these 4 they're most confident in: the Pistons making the NBA Finals, the Tigers winning the AL Central, Michigan winning the National Championship, and the Red Wings making the Stanley Cup Playoffs. The guys discussed this before reacting to some predictions for where some NFL players who are still free agents will wind up.
HOUR 2: Michigan-Arizona Discussion + Why The MLB ABS System Has Been A Success
04/03/2026 | 38 mins.
Valenti and Rico offered some thoughts on Michigan-Arizona in the Final Four tomorrow night and then had a conversation about the new MLB ABS system before Riger joined them in cross-talk to wrap the show.
Valenti LOVES MLB's New ABS System
04/03/2026 | 9 mins.
Mike explains why he thinks the ABS system in MLB is one of the best things to happen to sports.
Previewing Michigan-Arizona Tomorrow Night
04/03/2026 | 12 mins.
Valenti and Rico have a discussion about Michigan's matchup with Arizona in the Final Four tomorrow.
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