SportsIQ with Larry Smith

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SportsIQ with Larry Smith delivers smart, in-depth analysis of college sports—no hot takes, just expert insights. Hosted by award-winning journalist Larry Smith, this daily show breaks down the biggest headlines, bracketology, game previews, and insider interviews with top analysts, coaches, and players. From March Madness to the College Football Playoff, we go beyond the buzzer and inside the game. Stay informed, stay ahead—listen to SportsIQ Monday-Friday! 🎙🏀🎧

  1. FEB 23

    March Madness Rising, Olympic Gold Glory & The ABA’s Soul Power Story

    March is knocking — and the madness is building. On this episode of Sports IQ, Larry Smith and Producer Tony break down a loaded sports landscape as we close out February and head into tournament season. 🏀 College Hoops Heats Up Duke surges toward a No. 1 seed Iowa State remains in the mix for a top-two line Kansas’ inconsistency continues UCLA stuns Illinois in an OT thriller Women’s basketball headlines with UConn’s dominance and UCLA’s Big Ten breakthrough Tony sits down with Iowa State beat writer Eugene Rapay of the Des Moines Register to talk Cyclones seeding projections, Big 12 battles, Hilton Magic, and what Iowa State must improve to make a serious March run. 🏒 Olympic Gold & Record RatingsTeam USA closes out the Winter Games in Milan-Cortina with a bang, capturing men’s hockey gold over Canada in overtime — the first since 1980.Plus: Italy’s historic medal haul NBC’s 90% ratings surge What’s next as the Games head to France in 2030 🎬 The ABA’s Cultural Impact – “Soul Power” DocumentaryLarry is joined by filmmaker Eternal Polk to discuss the new Prime Video documentary Soul Power: The Legend of the American Basketball Association. They dive into: The ABA’s revolutionary style and social impact The behind-the-scenes business battles The St. Louis Spirits’ legendary ownership deal How today’s NBA mirrors the ABA’s innovation Parallels between the ABA and AFL mergers A must-listen for basketball historians and fans of sports business storytelling. ⚾ Moment of AweOn this date in 1988, Wrigley Field finally installed lights — becoming the last MLB stadium to host night games. A historic shift in baseball tradition. 🎧 Subscribe, rate, and follow Sports IQ for daily insights beyond the buzzer.

    52 min
  2. FEB 19

    Olympic Overtime Drama, UConn Stunned & College Football’s Wild Coaching Shakeup

    The Olympic ice delivered must-see drama as Team USA and Canada both survived thrilling overtime battles in the men’s hockey quarterfinals. Quinn Hughes played hero for the Americans, while Mitch Marner’s dazzling individual effort lifted Canada — setting up a potential gold medal showdown the hockey world is craving. CBS Sports’ Austin Nivison joins the show to break down the semifinal matchups, Team USA’s defensive dominance, and why this U.S. women’s hockey team may be built differently heading into its gold medal clash with Canada. In college basketball, Texas Tech loses All-American JT Toppin to a torn ACL — a devastating blow to the Red Raiders’ postseason hopes. Meanwhile, UConn suffers a costly upset to Creighton, Arkansas freshman Darius Acuff Jr. explodes for 49 points in a double-OT thriller, and Arizona rebounds in the Big 12. Plus, Doug Gottlieb draws a suspension after a fiery postgame rant. Producer Tony Cordaro also catches up with longtime analyst Danny Sheridan to unpack college football’s chaotic coaching carousel. Was Lane Kiffin the biggest winner? Can James Franklin revive Virginia Tech? And what’s next for the College Football Playoff — 12 teams, 16 teams… or even 24? Plus: MLB Players Association leadership shakeup Cooper Flagg’s $1 million rookie jersey sale Remembering Steelers legend Mike Wagner And today’s Moment of Awe: Love (and gold medal dreams) in Italy Beyond the buzzer. Inside the game.This is Sports IQ.

    52 min
  3. FEB 18

    Bracket Chaos, ACC Surge & UCLA Accountability

    March is almost here — and the college basketball picture is getting clearer… and wilder. Larry Smith opens the show with a deep dive into NC State’s resurgence under Will Wade, following the Wolfpack’s emphatic win over North Carolina. Raleigh News & Observer sports reporter Jadyn Watson-Fisher joins to break down the atmosphere in Raleigh, the culture shift under Wade, the NIL impact, and what NC State must do down the stretch to secure a double bye in the ACC Tournament. Is the ACC officially “back”? And how dangerous can this Wolfpack team be in March? Then, veteran bracketologist Jerry Palm (PalmBrackets.com) joins the show to assess the national landscape. With Michigan surging, Duke looming, and the Big 12 loaded at the top, Jerry explains why this might be the deepest championship field in years. Who are the current No. 1 seeds? Which teams outside the top line can realistically win it all? And are we heading toward the “Year of the Freshman” in college hoops? Plus: Big Ten depth and Purdue’s home struggles Florida heating up again as defending champs Concerns about the Big East’s future in the NIL era MLB Players Association turmoil just as spring training begins Olympic updates, including Lindsey Vonn’s serious injury situation And in today’s Moment of Awe, UCLA’s Mick Cronin earns respect for holding his own player accountable — even in a blowout loss. March is coming. The bracket debates are heating up. And Sports IQ is beyond the buzzer, inside the game.

    52 min

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SportsIQ with Larry Smith delivers smart, in-depth analysis of college sports—no hot takes, just expert insights. Hosted by award-winning journalist Larry Smith, this daily show breaks down the biggest headlines, bracketology, game previews, and insider interviews with top analysts, coaches, and players. From March Madness to the College Football Playoff, we go beyond the buzzer and inside the game. Stay informed, stay ahead—listen to SportsIQ Monday-Friday! 🎙🏀🎧

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