EP - 41 “D-Mills”
This week, The Slanted Attic Experience welcomes Richmond native D-Mills for an engaging conversation on college sports, pro-athlete paydays, and the music-fueled stories that keep life exciting. From March Madness trends to the evolving landscape of NIL deals, Tyler and D-Mills unpack where tradition meets the modern game and whether college sports are losing their identity.
Guest Panel:
D-Mills
Meet D-Mills – a Richmond native whose life revolves around live music, the rhythm of conversation, and the competitive edge of sports analytics. Whether he’s dissecting March Madness brackets, analyzing contracts in the NBA, or reliving his latest jam band trip, Daniel brings a mix of insight, humor, and curiosity. Golf may be his humbling hobby, but it’s where he finds laughter and the occasional miracle shot. Always searching for the next great story, he thrives on connecting passion with play, whether on stage, on the course, or right here in the attic.
Topics Covered:
1. Intro
2. March Madness – Sweet Sixteen preview and early results
3. Fewer upsets this year and trends toward higher seeds
4. ACC struggles and UVA’s new coaching hire
5. The fall of Tony Bennett and coaching transitions
6. Virginia Tech and the evolving NCAA football landscape
7. NIL and transfer portal – loyalty vs. opportunity
8. Are college sports losing their way?
9. Transfer portal decisions after coaching changes
10. Combating NIL and transfer portal chaos as small-market programs
11. Wild West comparisons and massive payouts in college sports
12. Revenue sharing – good or bad?
13. Federal court rulings and the current transfer portal rules
14. Golf and Masters 2025 odds and favorites
15. 2015 vs. 2019 Masters champion dinner spreads
16. WAR (Wins Above Replacement) and its impact in baseball
17. Rising salaries in the NBA and NFL – sustainability and strategy
18. Jayden Daniels and potential $90 million per year deals
19. Percentage-based contracts and small-market challenges
20. NFL outlook – Commanders, Steelers, and classic trades
21. The Herschel Walker trade and Cowboys dynasty legacy
22. Richmond’s new amphitheater and surge-priced live shows
23. Widespread Panic and jam band adventures
24. Austin trip stories and bachelor party highlights
25. Riding Amtrak and finding art in the journey
26. Book club talk and reading recs
27. Outro and D-Mills’ final thoughts
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