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Episode 287: Rule Changes and Final Fours

Greg Crone April 2, 2025

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This week on You’re Wrong… And Here’s Why:

Opening 

  • 00:00 – 01:13

    Chris and Greg open with light-hearted banter about Greg’s online identity and other people named “Greg Crone.”

    ⚽ Wrexham FC Frustrations & English Football

    01:30 – 09:38

    • Chris shares his disappointment after Wrexham draws with Cambridge United.

    • Discussion on promotion battles in EFL1 and how Wrexham needs better offensive players.

    • Wickham’s 33 shots vs. Shrewsbury’s 0 shots on goal also frustrates Chris.

    • Matt and Chris analyze EFL strategies like smart loans and talent development.

    🏈 NFL Rule Changes (League Meetings)

    10:27 – 21:58

    • Overtime rule alignment: Both regular season and playoffs now guarantee both teams a possession.

    • Expanded replay review: Now includes game administration and more penalty scenarios.

    • First down tracking tech: Chain gangs may be obsolete due to ball-tracking tech.

    • Lions’ proposal rejected: No change to automatic 1st down for defensive holding.

    • Tush Push drama:

      • Packers’ ban proposal tabled for May.

      • 16 teams supported banning it; 24 needed.

      • Chris and Greg defend the play as legal and innovative.

    📜 Additional NFL Bylaw Changes

    23:18 – 26:44

    • Free agency tweaks: Teams can now speak directly with limited players during legal tampering.

    • Return designations increased From 8 to 10.

    • Kickoff changes:

      • Kickoffs to now be placed at the 35-yard line.

      • Rules continue to evolve to reduce high-speed collisions but maintain competition.

    🏀 NBA & Draft Positioning

    28:21 – 29:13

    • Chris thanks the Nets and Pelicans for helping the Sixers’ draft position.

    • Sixers sit 5th in the lottery standings.

    🏀 Women’s Final Four Preview (with Bovada odds)

    29:28 – 35:55

    1. Texas vs. South Carolina – SC favored by 5 (29:28)

      • South Carolina’s late-game heroics vs. Texas’ domination of TCU.

    2. UCLA vs. UConn – UCLA +8.5 (34:02)

      • UConn’s talent vs. UCLA’s top seed and Lauren Betts’ dominance.

      • Paige Bueckers’ standout performance and return from injuries.

    🏀 Men’s Final Four Preview (with Bovada odds)

    39:08 – 44:07

    1. Florida vs. Auburn – Auburn +3 (39:08)

      • Conference rivals; Florida won their previous meeting.

      • Walter Clayton praised as a rising star.

    2. Duke vs. Houston – Duke -5 (41:51)

      • Duke’s size, depth, and Cooper Flagg’s leadership.

      • Houston’s health and experience under Tubby Smith could be factors.

    🏀 NBA Draft Talk: Sixers & Prospect Watch

    44:07 – 45:51

    • Chris praises Kon Knueppel, a Duke player, as a possible fit for the Sixers at #5 or #6.

    • Concerns about his size (6’5″) and position fit but applauds his skillset.

    🏀 Villanova Coaching Change & Transfer Portal

    46:47 – 51:13

    • Chris and Greg discuss Kevin Willard’s hiring by Villanova.

    • They debate media expectations, coaches lying during tournament runs, and NIL realities.

    • Willard may be targeting key transfers like Gillespie, Rice, and Bosnian prospect Harun Zrno.

 

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