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The Take with Andy Sweeney

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Hour 3 the guys love the Tom Izzo/Paul Davis story, do you remember the Red vs Blue review, AJ Green is back, Nick and his terrible NIT take, emo Pope, and a bunch of other nonsense

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Hour 2 is filled with college basketball talk and the guys welcome the great Mike DeCourcy to the show.

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Hour 1 the guys are live from the Poon in downtown Louisville, the latest on Mikel Brown, Goodman chimes in and creates drama, Andy loves that Will Stein stole a QB from Matt Rhule, the guys have a theory, is Cig entering the Deener bedroom, Nick is ... more

Hour one Andy reacts to the big stories of the weekend. The local woes on the hardwood. Vince Marrow won the weekend. Andy mutes a chat. The guys are going to The Poon! Nick has a take on the UofL QB. We hear from Pat Kelsey involving the healt... more

Nick's pants are disgusting. A discussion about ottomans. Andy weighs in on UofL's loss to Stanford. A Mikel Brown nugget. The guys talk about Lamar and his future in Baltimore. How much is Tyler Shough worth? Andy quizzes Nick.

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Hour two Andy delves into the rough loss by UK at the hands of Alabama. Nate Oats crushes Mark Pope. Eric Crawford joins us fresh off The Rose Bowl. He was invited to a presser that ESPN Louisville was seemingly blackballed from. EC also weighs i... more

Hour 3 the guys talk Bama hoops with Damian Mitchell from WJOX, Nick has a booger in his nose, New Year's resolution for the local teams, Zachy C in high school. and more portal talk to end the show.

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Hour 2 the guys discuss the Cards and DJ Lagway, Andy talks about his lord Cignetti, Zachy C isn't listening to the show, is Pete Thamel cute, and the guys compile their terrible Twitter list.

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Myron Medcalf
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Gonzaga writer for The Spokesman Review
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Andy Sweeney
Host with a focus on lively sports commentary and analysis.
Nick Valvano
Co-host with insights on sports dynamics and local team performances.

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Hour Two: Arc Tuah - @TheOnlySweeney @NickyVESPN
Q: How serious was the injury to his leg?
It was a significant break, but he is expected to be available for summer workouts and likely won't be an issue for next season.
Hour Two: Arc Tuah - @TheOnlySweeney @NickyVESPN
Q: What type of player is Dylan Riola?
He has high-level arm talent but lacks mobility and holds the ball for a long time, which caused issues at Nebraska.
Ravi Lulla of Hurrdat Sports Joins The Take with @TheOnlySweeney - 12-19-2025
Q: How serious was the injury to Raiola's leg?
I do think, I don't think it's an issue for next season or even the summer.
Ravi Lulla of Hurrdat Sports Joins The Take with @TheOnlySweeney - 12-19-2025
Q: What do you think about Dylan Raiola potentially committing to another program?
I anticipate he's probably looking for a raise, and I genuinely don't know if that's going to happen.
Hour One: Pitino/BBN/Cards Fans- @TheOnlySweeney @NickyVESPN
Q: Who are Louisville fans cheering for on Saturday?
The hosts discuss the divided opinions among fans about whether to support Rick Pitino or the Kentucky Wildcats.

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