Chasing Rings

Chasing Rings OVERTIME 6: The Gambling Problem Nobody Wants to Admit

Sports gambling is now everywhere in college athletics. In this episode, the crew asks whether the people in charge are sending completely contradictory messages. We begin with a discussion of the University of Georgia men's basketball program reportedly receiving major financial support connected to Prize Picks. It leaves many asking, how can schools, conferences, and media companies continue embracing gambling partnerships and sponsorships. Then, the conversation shifts back to the eligibility battle involving Brendan Sorsby after the judge in his case officially recused himself. Now the questions surrounding the National Collegiate Athletic Association grow even larger. Could this become a landmark legal case for athlete rights and NCAA authority? What would be more damaging for college football and perhaps for all of college sports in the long-term: reinstating Sorsby or denying him eligibility? Money, gambling, power, and player rights are colliding, and college sports may be heading toward a reckoning that can't be avoided. "Because the journey is the thing…the result is the ring." Host: WT 3 (Guru) / Co-Hosts: Gerald Martin (G), Stephen Davis (Big Dude)

Chasing Rings OVERTIME 5: Legacies on the Line

We open with the NBA conference finals, where the Cleveland suddenly look shaky after collapsing against the New York, while out west San Antonio is battling turnover issues and mounting injury concerns despite another dominant showing from Wemby. And while OKC bounced back, they now have injury concerns of their own. The crew discusses whether the Cavs can recover from the game one debacle and whether or not their stars can rise to the occasion when it counts most. Then, we shift to the Pittsburgh Steelers and and Aaron Rodgers, who signed a one-year deal and then announced that this upcoming season will be his last. Can Rodgers deliver one final playoff run in Pittsburgh? And what would define success for him in his final NFL season? The playoffs are heating up, legends are nearing the end, and legacies are being written in real time. "Because the journey is the thing…the result is the ring." Host: WT 3 (Guru) / Co-Hosts: Gerald Martin (G), Stephen Davis (Big Dude)

Chasing Rings OVERTIME 4: Betting, Bans & Brendan Sorsby

College football may be heading toward another defining legal battle—and this one could reshape how the National Collegiate Athletic Association handles gambling, eligibility, and athlete accountability moving forward. Brendan Sorsby has filed an injunction seeking eligibility after allegations tied to sports gambling activity and treatment for gambling addiction. Now the conversation goes far beyond one quarterback. Should gambling addiction be treated as a mental health issue rather than simply an NCAA violation? Is the NCAA being hypocritical while college sports continue to grow alongside sports betting partnerships and gambling advertising? And where should the line be drawn when it comes to protecting the integrity of the game? "Because the journey is the thing…the result is the ring." Host: WT 3 (Guru) / Co-Hosts: Gerald Martin (G), Stephen Davis (Big Dude)

Chasing Rings OVERTIME 3: Wemby's Warning Shot!

The NBA Conference Finals are officially underway and the opening statement came from Wemby and the San Antonio Spurs. In stealing Game 1 from OKC, Wemby delivered a playoff performance that has the basketball world asking a dangerous question: is the league already his? The crew breaks down what stood out most in the Western Conference Finals opener, whether OKC should be concerned, and what adjustments need to happen before Game 2. Then we shift east after the Cleveland Cavaliers crushed the Detroit Pistons in Game 7 to punch their ticket to the Eastern Conference Finals. What will the matchup between Cleveland and New York look like? "Because the journey is the thing…the result is the ring." Host: WT 3 (Guru) / Co-Hosts: Gerald Martin (G), Stephen Davis (Big Dude)

Chasing Rings OVERTIME 2: 24-Team CFP & NFL International

College football’s postseason may be headed for another major shakeup, but not everyone is on the same page. The guys take a look at the growing debate around the future of the College Football Playoff. With conference commissioners pushing for a possible 24-team field, one of the sport’s biggest media players could be blocking it. So what’s best for college football? Should the CFP stay at 12 teams, expand to 16, or go all-in with 24? And maybe the bigger question—should a television network have this much influence over the future of the sport? Then we shift to the NFL, where the 2025 schedule release is official and the league is going bigger than ever globally. With a record nine international games across multiple continents and countries, it’s clear the NFL’s international growth strategy is accelerating. Is this great for the league and growing the game worldwide? Big business, power struggles, and the global future of football...this is Chasing Rings: Overtime. "Because the journey is the thing…the result is the ring." Host: WT 3 (Guru) / Co-Hosts: Gerald Martin (G), Stephen Davis (Big Dude)