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Business & Beyond with Gerry DickMike DeCourcy: Veteran Voice on a Game in TransitionIn this episode, longtime Sporting News columnist and Big Ten Network analyst Mike DeCourcy joins Gerry to break down how IU pulled off one of the most unlikely title runs in modern college football history. He also weighs in on the seismic shifts reshaping college athletics and if this new business model is sustainable. With decades of national perspective, DeCourcy offers insight, context, and clarity on where the college game is headed. And, oh yes, he talks some hoops, too.
2026-02-0935 min
The Fan Morning ShowBest of Wednesday 2/4: Rick Carlisle joins ahead of trade deadline, Jake Arthur talks Colts + Mike DeCourcy on college hoops!00:00 – 22:10 – Jeff cheats at trivia rejoiner and he still tries to defend himself, Tyrese Haliburton talks with LeBron James about his mindset heading into Game 7 before his injury, Drake Maye’s game against the Colts last season and was it, the Pro Bowl was god awful….apparently 22:11 – 39:22 – Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle joins us and discusses the team’s performance in January, Pascal Siakam being named an All-Star reserve, what he didn’t know about Siakam when they originally acquired him, Johnny Furphy’s development, what he uses index cards for during games, is he expecting any moves at the trade deadl...
2026-02-041h 00
The JayhawkerTalking College Basketball with Mike DeCourcyWelcome back to The Jayhawker Podcast, hosted by Nate Bukaty. Today’s guest is Mike DeCourcy, college basketball columnist at The Sporting News since 1995. Nate and Mike dive into the current state of college basketball, break down the Big 12 landscape, and share predictions for how the rest of the season could unfold. They also discuss the Kansas Jayhawks, who are riding a hot three-game winning streak, and Mike gives his expert take on the future of Kansas basketball moving forward. The Jayhawker Podcast is presented by the University of Kansas Health System and by Xfinity, get the sma...
2026-01-2220 minThe JayhawkerTalking College Basketball with Mike DeCourcyWelcome back to The Jayhawker Podcast, hosted by Nate Bukaty. Today’s guest is Mike DeCourcy, college basketball columnist at The Sporting News since 1995. Nate and Mike dive into the current state of college basketball, break down the Big 12 landscape, and share predictions for how the rest of the season could unfold. They also discuss the Kansas Jayhawks, who are riding a hot three-game winning streak, and Mike gives his expert take on the future of Kansas basketball moving forward. The Jayhawker Podcast is presented by the University of Kansas Health System and by Xfinity, get the sma...
2026-01-2220 min
New Day with SSJ1-15-26 Thursday Hour 2 of New Day with SSJ: ft. Mike DeCourcy & Adam CaplanIn hour number of two of New Day Steven is joined by Mike Decourcy to talk college basketball. SSJ goes through the 3 local schools with Mizzou beating Auburn last night and KU beating ISU earlier in the week, and asks Mike about K-State's struggles and losing to UCF last night. Next SSJ is joined by weekly guest NFL insider Adam Caplan, and SSJ and Adam begin by discussing the possible options for the Chiefs Offensive Coordinator. Then they break down some of the head coaching openings and finish with going through the Divisional round of the NFL Playoffs.S...
2026-01-1538 minNew Day with SSJ12-17-25 Wednesday Hour 2 of New Day: ft. Mike Decourcy & Matt DerrickIn hour number of two of New Day Steven, Nate, and Jake are joined by Mike Decourcy to talk college basketball, and the Darren Peterson injury saga at KU. SSJ, Nate, and Mike also talk about the strength of the Big 12 conference, as well as Missouri who is set to take on Illinois. Next we hear from Matt Derrick of Chiefs Digest who joins New Day over the phone talking Chiefs. SSJ Nate, and Matt get into what has gone wrong this season for the Chiefs, and the reality of the Chiefs missing the playoffs, as well as possibly...
2025-12-1738 minNew Day with SSJ12-10-25 Wednesday Hour 2 of New Day: ft. Mike Decourcy & Matt DerrickIn hour number of two of New Day Steven, Nate, and Jake are joined by Mike Decourcy to talk college basketball, starting with the Kansas Jayhawks and Missouri Tigers. Mike also weighs in on Kansas State who play Creighton this weekend. Next we hear from Matt Derrick of Chiefs Digest who joins New Day over the phone talking Chiefs. SSJ asks Matt about the Chiefs rough loss to the Texans and where that puts Kansas City going into Sunday's match up with the Chargers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2025-12-1036 min
Last Word On Sports Media PodcastLane Kiffin Saga With Sporting News' Mike DeCourcy And Football Game/Travel Mayhem With Brian Dancel | LWOS Media PodcastLots to unpack on our newest show from the Lane Kiffin "telethon-like" coverage of whether he would stay or go from Ole Miss, huge football games on Thanksgiving in the NFL and for Ohio St. and Michigan for Fox Sports. Plus, we have a WILD, four day travel weekend for a broadcast host/producer to go over, too!It's all with T.J. Rives and guests on the "LWOS Media Podcast!"First, T.J. talks the Thanksgiving games and numbers and the speculation that continues about the size of the TV audiences for those. And, then...
2025-12-031h 32
SportsIQ with Larry SmithMahomes’ Rally, Dak’s Record, and Ovi at 40: Hall of Famer Mike DeCourcy Joins the ShowIt’s a packed Monday edition of Sports IQ with Larry Smith as we roll into Thanksgiving week with a full slate of NFL chaos, college football drama, NBA dominance, and elite women’s hoops. Hall of Fame writer Mike DeCourcy of The Sporting News, BTN, and FOX Sports joins us to break down early-season college basketball storylines — from heavyweight non-conference showdowns to roster chemistry, the transfer portal era, and whether Cinderella still has a future in March.Larry also recaps a jam-packed NFL Sunday:• Patrick Mahomes drags Kansas City back from a 20–9 deficit• Dak Prescott bre...
2025-11-2451 min
Query & CompanyJake Returns From Vacation! Mike DeCourcy, Matt Verderame, Joel Erickson, Ralph Reiff Join!(00:00-29:30) – Query & Company opens on a Hump Day Wednesday with Jake Query being welcomed back from vacation by producer Eddie Garrison with a special open. Jake hits on parts of his vacation return and some of the thoughts he has about the Colts. Joel Erickson from the Indianapolis Star joins the show from the Colts complex to provide an update on Charvarius Ward’s health status, tries to decipher how serious DeForest Buckner’s neck injury is, evaluates the pass protection struggles and if it was something that the team corrected in their self-scout during the bye week, and reacts...
2025-11-192h 07The Fan Morning ShowWednesday 11/12: James is back + NFL Network's Stacey Dales and Mike DeCourcy join & more!00:00 – 10:45– James is back from Berlin and talks about how his trip went, his thoughts on the Colts overtime win against the Falcons 10:46 – 21:55 – Morning Checkdown 21:56 – 39:53– Concerns for the Colts at the bye?, is Alec Pierce the best WR on the team, how have James’ expectations changed as the season has gone on, the strong Week 11 slate of NFL games 39:54 – 1:09:02 – Big Ten Network’s Mike DeCourcy joins us to discuss the start of the college hoops season, Purdue’s expectations, the early returns on Darian DeVries and the Hoosiers, what would be considered a successful first season for IU, h...
2025-11-122h 04The Fan Morning ShowBest of Wednesday 11/12: James is back + NFL Network's Stacey Dales & Mike DeCourcy join!00:00 – 18:02 – Concerns for the Colts at the bye?, is Alec Pierce the best WR on the team, how have James’ expectations changed as the season has gone on, the strong Week 11 slate of NFL games 18:03 – 33:09 – Big Ten Network’s Mike DeCourcy joins us to discuss the start of the college hoops season, Purdue’s expectations, the early returns on Darian DeVries and the Hoosiers, what would be considered a successful first season for IU, his thoughts on Butler, the Aaron Rodgers experience for his Steelers, the Mike Tomlin hot seat 33:10 – 46:13 - NFL Network’s Stacey Dales joins us to discus...
2025-11-1246 min
Voices in the GameVoices in the Game Episode 18: Mike DeCourcy – Sports Journalist & College Basketball AnalystVoices in the Game is back to get you ready for college basketball with the man who knows the sport inside and out — Mike DeCourcy! Mike has been a sports journalist and college basketball analyst for more than 40 years. He currently serves as a college basketball columnist for The Sporting News and a studio analyst for the Big Ten Network.It was an honor to have Mike on Voices in the Game, and as a fellow Point Park University graduate, it made the interview even more meaningful. You’ll love hearing h...
2025-10-2133 minQuery & CompanyColts vs Cardinals & IU at Oregon Preview! Dave Revsine, Mike DeCourcy, Kevin Bowen, and Kyle Neddenriep Join!(00:00-24:56) – Query & Company opens on a Friday with Jake Query and producer Eddie Garrison discussing last night’s game with Cam Skattebo and Jaxson Dart leading the Giants to a win over the Eagles. They also provide injury updates on players on the practice field for the Colts and Cardinals. Finally, they touch on IU’s game tomorrow against Oregon. (24:56-38:19) – Kyle Neddenriep from the Indianapolis Star joins the program to preview the penultimate week of the high school football regular season. Kyle discusses a couple of the big games on tap tonight, credits Kyle Wright for the job h...
2025-10-102h 12New Day with SSJ8-18-25 Monday Hour 4 of New Day: ft. Mike DeCourcySteven begins the last hour of the show talking regular guest Mike DeCourcy from The Sporting News. Mike wrote an article on the Rashee Rice situation and talks about his view point on what's going on with the NFL and then discusses some other topics and get a few NCAA hoops questions in as well. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2025-08-1837 min
Sounding Off on Soccer with John KrysinskyThe Sporting News' Mike Decourcy on USMNT, FIFA Club World Cup and soccer's equivalent of MJ v LeBron debateIt's been a while, but Mike Decourcy, fresh off covering FIFA Club World Cup at Met Life Stadium earlier in the week, joins John Krysinsky on a new episode of Sounding Off on Soccer Podcast.With the FIFA World Cup in the US, Canada and Mexico less than one year away, Mike and John discuss the state of USMNT along with more on FIFA's Club World Cup. Then shifting gears, they also tackle another column that Mike wrote about this week, which is one of the greatest debates that extends to all sports fans, Michael J...
2025-07-1751 minQuery & CompanyDerek Schultz fills in for Jake! Is NCAA Tournament expansion a good of bad thing? Mike DeCourcy, Matt Taylor, and Tony East join!(00:00-24:01) – Query & Company opens on a Thursday with Derek Schultz filling in for Jake Query and producer Eddie Garrison highlighting the things that will be discussed throughout the course of the show. Derek shares some thoughts on the Myles Turner situation after playing what Rick Carlisle said on the Greenlight podcast yesterday. (24:01-45:16) – Radio voice of the Indianapolis Colts, Matt Taylor, joins Derek Schultz on Query & Company to share what he is hopeful about heading into training camp, admits that he really likes the depth in the corner back room, believes that the tight end position will get...
2025-07-102h 13New Day with SSJ4-9-25 Wednesday Hour 3 of New Day: ft. Mike DeCourcy & Cam RogersIn the 3rd hour of the show Steven talks with weekly guest, college basketball expert from The Sporting News Mike DeCourcy. Mike recaps the National Title game and gives his thoughts on this year's NCAA Tournament. They also discuss the impact NIL and the portal has had and will continue to have on the sport moving forward. Then SSJ talks to Cam Rogers who is a National Sports and betting expert at Bleav Network. The guys discuss this weekend's Master's Tournament and what are some good betting picks.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2025-04-0947 minThe Fan Morning ShowWednesday 4/9: Pacers hold off the Wizards, Colts notes, Masters draft + Stephen Holder & Mike DeCourcy00:00 – 14:08 – Jeff says he got enough sleep, The Beast is out, Pacers edge out the Wizards, Quinn Buckner’s “smothered chicken” comment, Haliburton’s injury last night doesn’t seem to be overly serious, Masters storylines 14:09 – 20:31– Morning Checkdown 20:32 – 44:30 – Quinn Buckner’s “smothered chicken” comment, Kevin’s Masters draft, Nuggets fire head coach Mike Malone days before the playoffs start, the Pacers state of the season at this point, the Wizards ability to tank during the game, anything to gain from the final three games ahead of the playoffs?, Colts thoughts ahead of the draft, tight end thoughts 44:31 – 1:07:5...
2025-04-092h 14New Day with SSJ4-3-25 Thursday Hour 2 of New Day: ft. Buster Olney & Mike DeCourcyIn the 2nd hour of the show Steven is joined by weekly guest MLB Insider Buster Olney of ESPN. The guys go over the biggest headlines in baseball and Buster gives his thoughts on the first week of the season and also weighs in on the red hot Dodgers and the Torpedo Bats. Then SSJ talks with weekly guest, college basketball expert from The Sporting News Mike DeCourcy. SSJ and Mike discuss some of the recent head coaching hires and moves. Then we gets his thoughts on the Final Four match ups and who he thinks will be cutting down...
2025-04-0342 minNew Day with SSJ3-26-25 Wednesday Hour 3 of New Day: ft. Mike DeCourcy & Matt DerrickSteven starts the 3rd Hour off by talking to weekly guest, college basketball expert from The Sporting News Mike DeCourcy. SSJ talks to Mike about some of the recent head coaching hires and then gets his thoughts on some of the Sweet 16 match ups. Then Steven talks Chiefs and NFL with Matt Derrick of chiefsdigest.com. The guys talk about the latest new in Free Agency and start talking about the NFL Draft.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2025-03-2649 minSportsIQ with Larry SmithMarch Madness Bracket Breakdown with Mike DeCourcy + Insider Betting Tips!🚨 March Madness is HERE! 🚨Join Larry Smith and special guests Mike DeCourcy (Sporting News, Big Ten Network, Fox Sports) and Dave Mason (BetOnline.ag) as they break down the NCAA Tournament Bracket, discuss bracket surprises, upsets to watch, sleeper teams, and dive into the evolution of sports gambling in March Madness.📌 Topics Covered:✅ Bracket Breakdown – Surprising seed placements & biggest snubs✅ Teams to Watch – Who can pull off an upset?✅ Final Four & National Champion Picks✅ How Sports Betting Has Changed College Hoops✅ Betting Tips for Beginners & Strategies for March Madness🔔 Timestamps:00:0...
2025-03-2051 minQuery & CompanyWhy was Indiana snubbed? Mike DeCourcy joins + NCAA Tournament Numbers Game!(00:00-24:14) – Query & Company opens on a Monday with Jake Query and producer Eddie Garrison discussing the NCAA Selection Committee’s decision to put North Carolina in the tournament despite a lack of a worthy resume. Jake plays what Bubba Cunningham and Keith Gill had to say about their decision with IU. (24:14-40:24) – The voice of the Indiana Hoosiers, Don Fischer, makes his final appearance before football season with Jake Query to opine on IU not making the NCAA Tournament. He weighs in on where it went wrong for Indiana this season, applauds the job that Matt Painter does a...
2025-03-172h 11New Day with SSJ3-12-25 Wednesday Hour 2 of New Day: ft. Mike DeCourcySSJ starts hour number of two of New Day talking to weekly guest, college basketball expert from The Sporting News Mike DeCourcy. SSJ talks to Mike about the conference tournaments going on around the country and focuses on the Big 12 and the SEC tourney and where the 3 local schools are at going into this week.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2025-03-1233 min
Hoop City with Paul SirHour 1 - Mike Decourcy, Mike MorrealeIn hour 1, Paul Sir and Ryan Reed are joined by Sporting News' Mike Decourcy and the CEBL CEO Mike Morreale. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2025-03-0849 minNew Day with SSJ3-5-25 Wednesday Hour 3 of New Day: ft. Mike DeCourcy & Jarrett SuttonSteven starts the 3rd Hour off by talking to weekly guest, college basketball expert from The Sporting News Mike DeCourcy. SSJ talks to Mike about his most recent release of his NCAA tournament bracket projections. Then he talks to Mike about Mizzou, KU and K-State. Next the guys talk hoops with former Missouri Tiger and current NBA scout Jarrett Sutton. Jarrett previews the MU/OU game tonight and weighs in on the struggle Kansas has been having this season.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2025-03-0546 minQuery & CompanyIs Tyrese Haliburton Back? Are the Hoosiers a bubble team? Mike DeCourcy and Tony East Join!(00:00-22:38) – Query & Company opens on a Thursday with Jake Query and producer Eddie Garrison discussing a variety of topics. The show starts off with Jake reminiscing on the movie Hoosiers with Gene Hackman passing away. He also briefly discusses the wins last night for the Pacers and Hoosiers. (22:38-35:12) – On yesterday’s show, Shane Steichen joined the program ahead of the combine to talk Colts. Jake replays a couple pieces from that interview regarding Anthony Richardson. It leads to Jake explaining why it could take some time for Richardson to become the franchise quarterback the Colts are hoping...
2025-02-272h 17New Day with SSJ2-26-25 Wednesday Hour 2 of New Day: ft. Mike DeCourcySteven starts the 2nd Hour off by talking to weekly guest, college basketball expert from The Sporting News Mike DeCourcy. SSJ talks to Mike about Mizzou win over South Carolina last night and break down the rest of their schedule. Then they recap the last games and preview upcoming games for K-State and Kansas Hoops.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2025-02-2639 min
This Week in the BIG EAST - Weekly Overview of NCAA College Basketball's Top Conference#TWITBE Ep. 11.7 - Guests RJ Luis Jr., Steven Ashworth, Mike DeCourcyThis Week In The BIG EAST Radio Show, distributed by Westwood One, continued its 11th season with guests St. John's junior guard RJ Luis Jr., Creighton senior guard Steven Ashworth and FOX Sports Bracketologist Mike DeCourcy.The returning hosts for This Week In The BIG EAST (#TWITBE) are John Rooke, a longtime BIG EAST play-by-play voice, and Kevin McNamara, BIG EAST radio host, columnist and author. Rooke and McNamara give a comprehensive look at the teams, coaches, players and storied tradition of the top basketball conference in America in each episode.The seventh episode of...
2025-02-2144 minThis Week in the BIG EAST - Weekly Overview of NCAA College Basketball's Top Conference#TWITBE Ep. 11.7 - Guests RJ Luis Jr., Steven Ashworth, Mike DeCourcyThis Week In The BIG EAST Radio Show, distributed by Westwood One, continued its 11th season with guests St. John's junior guard RJ Luis Jr., Creighton senior guard Steven Ashworth and FOX Sports Bracketologist Mike DeCourcy.The returning hosts for This Week In The BIG EAST (#TWITBE) are John Rooke, a longtime BIG EAST play-by-play voice, and Kevin McNamara, BIG EAST radio host, columnist and author. Rooke and McNamara give a comprehensive look at the teams, coaches, players and storied tradition of the top basketball conference in America in each episode.The seventh episode of...
2025-02-2144 minNew Day with SSJ2-12-25 Wednesday Hour 2 of New Day: ft. Mike DeCourcySteven starts the 2nd Hour off by talking to weekly guest, college basketball expert from The Sporting News Mike DeCourcy. SSJ and Nate talk to Mike about Mizzou, K-State and Kansas Hoops. They recap their last games and preview their upcoming games.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2025-02-1235 min
Steve Jones ShowThe Sporting News' Mike DeCourcy 11-07-2024
The Sporting News' Mike DeCourcy joins the show to talk college basketball and football. We talk to Mike about some early season hoops; then we dive into college football; how much the playoff has made November more meaningful; Mike did a story today on Florida keeping Billy Napier and why; Mike's thoughts on some Big Ten teams: Indiana, Michigan, Oregon, Nebraska and of course the Nittany Lions.
2024-11-0722 min
Podcast on the BrinkPOTB 495: Big Ten title favorites, IU's improved perimeter play and more with Mike DeCourcyOn this episode, Alex Bozich is joined by Mike DeCourcy of The Sporting News and BTN to discuss the favorites to win the Big Ten title, where Indiana must be better this season, potential areas of growth for Mackenzie Mgbako, the pairing of Malik Reneau and Oumar Ballo, whether it's a make-or-break season for Mike Woodson and much more.This week's episode of Podcast on the Brink is brought to you by Visit Bloomington: https://www.visitbloomington.com/ Subscribe to Peacock to watch Indiana men’s and women’s basketball: https://www.insidethehall.com/recommends/peacock (affili...
2024-10-1541 min
Instant Replay | 93.5 & 107.5 The FanInstant Replay (September 26th)- Mike Decourcy, Mike Greenberg, Metta Standiford-ArtestSeg 1: Mike Decourcy Seg 2: Mike Greenberg Seg 3: Metta Standiford-ArtestSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2024-09-2742 minSteve Jones ShowThe Sporting News' Mike DeCourcy 09-11-2024
Mike DeCourcy joins the show for a fun conversation around college sports: Deion Sanders at Colorado and his battle with reporters; FSU approach to the ACC and how it's angered others in college sports; the DeShaun Watson trade and Mike and Steve's excitement for the upcoming Big Ten hoops season.
2024-09-1123 min
Sounding Off on Soccer with John KrysinskyTalking Copa America, USMNT, World Cup 1994 impact with Sporting News' Mike DeCourcySounding Off on Soccer Podcast returns from its hiatus with one of our favorite guests, as Pittsburgh Soccer Now's John Krysinsky is joined by The Sporting News' Mike DeCourcy, to talk Copa America, the USMNT getting CONCACAF'd and Mike's column about the 1994 World Cup and the impact that had on soccer in the United States.
2024-06-2855 min
The Final Four Is Not On The Schedule - A Podcast Discussing Michigan State Basketball.NCAA Tourney to expand, NCAA ain't going anywhere and more with Mike DeCourcy of the Sporting NewsJune 6, 2024: We were joined again this week with prolific sports columnist Mike DeCourcy of the Sporting News to talk college hoops. DeCourcy is also a regular on the BTN so he follows the Big Ten very closely as well as the college basketball landscape in general. We talked about what the Big Ten expansion means for basketball by adding a famed program like UCLA.
We touched upon how the game has or has not changed with the addition of NIL and unlimited transfers as well as Tom Izzo's concerns. Finally, we delved into what the NCAA tournament...
2024-06-061h 16
The Bernie ShowMike DeCourcy - Segment 3 4-3-24Bernie chats with The Sporting News college basketball columnist Mike DeCourcy. Mike previews the men's and women's Final Four and shares some of his favorites memories of more than three decades covering March Madness.
2024-04-0328 minLast Word On Sports Media PodcastNCAA Tournament, Shohei Ohtani Controversy And More With Ken Fang And Mike DeCourcy | LWOS Media PodcastWe have much to discuss on the NCAA Tournament for the Men and the Women, what's really going on with new Dodgers phenom Shohei Otani and the gambling controversy and get insight from a couple of stellar guests on the newest "Last Word on Sports Media Podcast."Host T.J. Rives is back and is joined first by Ken Fang of AwfulAnnouncing.com and Mike DeCourcy of the Sporting News and the Big Ten Network to break it all down.T.J. and Ken talk the March Madness games and announce teams, including Ian Eagle plugging...
2024-03-2758 min
Breakfast with Benz: A TribLIVE sports podcastGerger Construction "Breakfast with Benz podcast" (3/20)--Mike DeCourcy's bracket breakdown; DUQ vs BYU previewElizabeth Forward alum and former Duquesne beat writer Mike DeCourcy (Sporting News/Big 10 Network) joins me to preview the Duquesne-BYU game on Thursday to open the Dukes' first NCAA Tournament since 1977. Mike and I also have a full NCAA bracket breakdown. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2024-03-2024 min
Blue-White Breakdown | A Penn State Football Podcast from Pennlive.comUSBWA Hall of Famer Mike DeCourcy joins old friend David JonesLongtime Sporting News columnist and USBWA Hall of Famer Mike DeCourcy joins old friend David Jones of PennLive on this edition of The Blue-White Breakdown. The conversation with DeCourcy, who's also a Big Ten Network studio analyst and FOX Sports' bracketologist, twists from a little breaking news regarding the firing of Chris Holtmann at Ohio State, to a state of Penn State basketball critique, to stories about covering PSU football (1985-91) for The Pittsburgh Press and his sometimes contentious relationship with Joe Paterno. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2024-02-1539 min
Press Box Access: A Sports History PodcastMike DeCourcy: “It Was Like Being Given a Ticket to Heaven.”Mike DeCourcy puts us courtside with tales from his distinguished career covering college basketball for nearly four decades. He tells us about the greatest game he ever covered and the first machine he ever filed a story on. Mike gives insight from time spent with coaches such as Mike Krzyzewski, Bob Huggins, Nolan Richardson and Skip Prosser. We discuss how national narratives follow certain people and programs. And we get a dose of college football as Mike recalls working the Penn State beat when Joe Paterno was at the height of his power. DeCourcy, a m...
2023-12-201h 01
The Assembly Call IU Basketball Podcast and Postgame ShowMike DeCourcy on IU and the Big Ten's Up-and-Down StartWe’re excited to welcome Mike DeCourcy back for this Friday conversation on IU and Big Ten hoops.We cover a number of topics:What does he think of IU’s play so far this season, and their potential for improvement?What does he make of the Big Ten’s overall struggles in non-conference play?Is he seeing anything different from the Big Ten’s one true elite team, Purdue?Where does IU stack up in the current Big Ten hierarchy?How many bids will the Big Ten get come March?Is there actually an inverse relation...
2023-12-1549 min
Last Word On Sports Media PodcastThe Sporting News' Mike DeCourcy Converation On Passing/Legacy Of Bob Knight | Last Word On Sports Media PodcastFrom this week's "Last Word on Sports Media Podcast," here's an in-depth conversation with one of the premeir basketball writers in America, The Sporting News' Mike DeCourcy, as we talk the passing/legacy of Indiana National Championship coach Bob Knight.Mike has thoughts on the long running feud with the school that began in 2000 with Knight's controversial firing, but remained as a dark cloud over the program with hardcore Hoosiers for over 20 years. He and T.J. also go over some stories about Knight, incuding Mike with a personal experience from 1995.And, what about the healing...
2023-11-1025 minLast Word On Sports Media PodcastMike DeCourcy Of Sporting News On CBB Start And Bob Knight Legacy + Jay Betsill On Rangers World Series And More | LWOS Media PodcastWe're back with another edition of the podcast that gives great insight and variety on sports media every with the "Last Word on Sports Media" podcast.Host T.J. Rives returns with special guests to go over some relevant subjects in the news recently.Frist up is college basketball hall of fame writer Mike DeCourcy of the Sporting News and the Big Ten TV Network. Mike has tremendous experience on the coverage of college basketball, which is starting this week. He and T.J. also discuss the passing of Indiana hoop legendary but controversial coach Bob...
2023-11-0857 min
CrimsonCastEp 1009 - IUBB Preview with Mike DeCourcyScott is joined by Mike DeCourcy from Fox Sports and the B1G Network. They chat about:Why Mike thinks the next two years are pivotal for IU BasketballHow important the change in non-conference scheduling has been for IUGrading Woodson’s first two years at IUWhy Archie Miller wasn’t successful at IUThe Big Ten struggles in the last 3 years in the NCAA tournament and how league expansion might continue that trendHow the Big Ten will schedule basketball with an 18 team leagueThe difference between covering college football and basketball coachesMike’s favorite college coach to cover over the last 20 years
2023-10-2652 min
Sounding Off on Soccer with John KrysinskyMike DeCourcy of The Sporting News on USWNT, Women's World Cup, Pittsburgh sports Mt. Rushmore and more!The Women's World Cup is in full swing, so it's a great time to bring Pittsburgh native and The Sporting News columnist, Mike DeCourcy back on the Sounding Off on Soccer podcast.Mike and Pittsburgh Soccer Now's John Krysinsky talk about the U.S. Women's National Team's chances for a three-peat, what are the most intriguing storylines at the World Cup, a few of his feature stories on the most compelling USWNT players Julie Ertz, Megan Rapinoe and young forward Sophia Smith.Plus, John and Mike also take a few moments to discuss the veteran...
2023-07-251h 01
Hoops Prospects Podcast (HPP)The Portal, Early Entries, Chats with Mike DeCourcy & Jarod Lucas — HPP S2-E29The HPP crew discusses the state of college basketball with Mike Decourcy, a Hall of Fame writer, a studio analyst at the Big Ten Network, and the Bracketologist for Fox Sports. All-MWC guard Jarod Lucas also joins the show to make a special announcement and to talk about his remarkable career, including his time at Nevada, the development of his game, and more. The gang also discusses the top performers at the Portsmouth Invitational, the latest developments with the transfer portal, new early entries into the NBA Draft, and more. CHAPTERS:1. Mike DeCo...
2023-04-202h 48
A Trophy Life: The Naismith Trophy PodcastMarch 17th, 2022 - NCAA Tournament action with Mike DeCourcyThe latest on Thursday’s men’s NCAA Tournament action from the great Mike DeCourcy with Bob Rathbun! Plus, the latest injury news on our Jersey Mike's news and notes!WANT TO SUPPORT A TROPHY LIFE?Leave a rating and review on iTunes, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Your feedback only helps make the show better, and we appreciate your support!For more information about the Naismith Trophy Award, visit our home on the web.http://naismithtrophy.com/
2023-03-1716 min
The Rex Chapman Show with Josh HopkinsJeff Goodman and Mike DeCourcy Preview The NCAA TournamentOn a special episode of The Rex Chapman Show with Josh Hopkins, the guys are joined by Jeff Goodman and Mike DeCourcey. Up first, Jeff Goodman of Stadium and Field of 68 discuss the potential Head Coaching changes which could cause a distraction for some of the NCAA Tournament teams. Then, Mike DeCourcy of Big Ten Network and FOX Sports takes an in depth look at the bracket. Everything you need before the NCAA Tournament is right here!Jeff Goodman up first5:00 - What happened to Kentucky this year and are they prepared...
2023-03-161h 04
B1G Talk (Pigskin and Hardwood)E60.1: WBB: We Have An Outright Champ In IU, UMD Throttles IOWA & Bracketology; MBB: Mike DeCourcy Joins the Show Talks Bracketology & Other Storylines!Welcome to Episode 60.1!
WBB
We have an OUTRIGHT Champion in the Indiana Hoosiers!
#8 Maryland DISMANTLES #6 Iowa to eliminate the Hawkeyes from contention.
We are going to dive into that game.
What is it about GOING to College Park?
Good teams go there and get beat convincingly, ON BOTH women's & men's basketball!
Bracketology- Charlie Creme (ESPN) Projections
What does the tournament look like for #B1G teams, at this point?
Which projected lower seed (4 or lower) could be one to make a longer run?
MBB
Mike DeCourcy from Fox Sports, B1G Network & the Sporting News joins us
B1G Bracketology
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2023-02-231h 01This Week in the BIG EAST - Weekly Overview of NCAA College Basketball's Top Conference#TWITBE Ep. 9.7 - Guests Ryan Kalkbrenner, Stu Jackson and Mike DeCourcyThis Week In The BIG EAST Radio Show, distributed by Westwood One, continues its ninth season with guests Creighton junior center Ryan Kalkbrenner, BIG EAST Executive Associate Commissioner Stu Jackson and FOX Sports and Sporting News Analyst Mike DeCourcy.The seventh episode of TWITBE reviews the past week of BIG EAST basketball, taking a deep dive into the league’s top contenders for the regular season title. As the home teams continue to dominate, the top four teams in the standings–Marquette, Xavier, Providence and Creighton–are currently 10-0 against each other on their home floors, in additi...
2023-02-1744 minThis Week in the BIG EAST - Weekly Overview of NCAA College Basketball's Top Conference#TWITBE Ep. 9.7 - Guests Ryan Kalkbrenner, Stu Jackson and Mike DeCourcyThis Week In The BIG EAST Radio Show, distributed by Westwood One, continues its ninth season with guests Creighton junior center Ryan Kalkbrenner, BIG EAST Executive Associate Commissioner Stu Jackson and FOX Sports and Sporting News Analyst Mike DeCourcy.The seventh episode of TWITBE reviews the past week of BIG EAST basketball, taking a deep dive into the league’s top contenders for the regular season title. As the home teams continue to dominate, the top four teams in the standings–Marquette, Xavier, Providence and Creighton–are currently 10-0 against each other on their home floors, in additi...
2023-02-1744 min
College Basketball Coast to CoastDuke Robbed By Replay + Mike DeCourcy Of Sporting News And Chris Stewart Bama Hoops P X P 2 14 23It's the latest edition of the nation's college basketball show Coast to Coast with host T.J. Rives ready to debate some current topics and get you ready for the midweek action.T.J. first welcomes Hall of Fame basketball writer Mike Decourcy of the Sporting News and Big Ten Network to go over Duke being robbed in the final seconds of a foul call that should have had Center Kyle Filipowski on the foul line trying to win the Virginia game on Saturday night.How did instant replay not get this right? Mike has...
2023-02-1454 minHoops Prospects Podcast (HPP)Bracketology with Mike Decourcy, Zach Edey, Kyrie Trade, & more — HPP S2-E17In this mega episode, Mike Decourcy of Fox Sports and the Big Ten Network stops by to discuss his bracket projections. The HPP crew also releases a new Draft Stock Report, featuring Zach Edey, Drew Timme, and others. Also, Drew Barton returns for the NBA Chat with Doc, and they analyze Kyrie Irving's trade to Dallas. CHAPTERS:1. NBA Chat (2:46)Reactions to the Kyrie Irving tradeNBA Trade Rumors2. College Hoops Notebook (36:19)Bracketology with Mike Decourcy – Mike has been a columnist at The Sporting News since 1995, and is a me...
2023-02-093h 17
College Basketball Coast to CoastFinal Four Saturday Preview With Mike DeCourcy Of Sporting News And Tim Brando Of Fox SportsIt's arrived! Final Four Saturday in New Orleans, as the Superdome is the setting for Villanova and Kansas to battle for one spot in the national title game. And, then, in the nightcap Saturday night it's an EPIC latest game in the storied Duke-North Carolina rivalry. This, as they meet for a spot to play for it all on Monday night, too.
And, host T.J. Rives has your full preview on the latest "College Basketball Coast to Coast!
First, T.J. welcomes Mike DeCourcy, U.S. Basketball Writers Hall of Famer and Columnist for the Sporting News, to get...
2022-04-0200 minA Trophy Life: The Naismith Trophy PodcastMarch 17th, 2022 - Mike DeCourcy: Bracket Madness!The NCAA Tournaments are here! A preview from Mike DeCourcy of The Sporting News! Host Bob Rathbun also spotlights potential breakout players in both the men’s and women’s brackets!WANT TO SUPPORT A TROPHY LIFE?Leave a rating and review on iTunes, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Your feedback only helps make the show better, and we appreciate your support!For more information about the Naismith Trophy Award, visit our home on the web.http://naismithtrophy.com/This Episode's SponsorsJersey Mike's
2022-03-1717 min
Inside the ArcEp. 59 Bracketology with Mike DeCourcy and B1G Tournament PicksAlec Busse and Brandon Simberg are joined by Mike DeCourcy, FOX Sports lead Bracketologist and regular studio guest for Big Ten Network along and columnist for the Sporting News to talk about all things Bracketology. Find out where DeCourcy has the Illini seeded, what their seeding ceiling is and what needs to happen to reach that ceiling. Before the interview with DeCourcy, Alec and Brandon briefly react to the All-Big Ten teams along with the other awards that were announced on Tuesday morning. At the end of the show, Alec and Brandon reveal their Big Ten Tournament bracket by...
2022-03-081h 00
I on the IlliniI on the Illini - IlliniGuy Larry Smith 1-on-1 with Mike DeCourcy (S2,Ep17)IlliniGuy Larry Smith @LarrySmithTV goes 1-on-1 with B1G Network's Mike DeCourcy. Two college basketball experts go head-to-head in a fantastic interview.
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2022-03-0328 minThis Week in the BIG EAST - Weekly Overview of NCAA College Basketball's Top Conference#TWITBE Ep. 8.8 - Guests Dan Hurley, Jared Rhoden and Mike DeCourcyNEW YORK – This Week In The BIG EAST Radio Show, distributed by Westwood One is in its eighth season as the official podcast of BIG EAST basketball. The eighth episode of the season welcomes Connecticut head coach Dan Hurley, Seton Hall senior forward Jared Rhoden and Fox Sports and The Sporting News basketball analyst Mike DeCourcyTWITBE welcomes Seton Hall forward Jared Rhoden in the BIG EAST Spotlight, ahead of Saturday’s tilt against Xavier. The Pirates entered the season with plenty of talent and started off hot with a pair of top-10 wins over Mich...
2022-02-2544 minThis Week in the BIG EAST - Weekly Overview of NCAA College Basketball's Top Conference#TWITBE Ep. 8.8 - Guests Dan Hurley, Jared Rhoden and Mike DeCourcyNEW YORK – This Week In The BIG EAST Radio Show, distributed by Westwood One is in its eighth season as the official podcast of BIG EAST basketball. The eighth episode of the season welcomes Connecticut head coach Dan Hurley, Seton Hall senior forward Jared Rhoden and Fox Sports and The Sporting News basketball analyst Mike DeCourcyTWITBE welcomes Seton Hall forward Jared Rhoden in the BIG EAST Spotlight, ahead of Saturday’s tilt against Xavier. The Pirates entered the season with plenty of talent and started off hot with a pair of top-10 wins over Mich...
2022-02-2544 minPodcast on the BrinkPOTB 397: Mike DeCourcy on IU's suspensions, NCAA tournament chances and moreOn this episode, Alex Bozich is joined by Mike DeCourcy of The Sporting News and BTN to talk about Mike Woodson's decision to suspend five players for the Northwestern game, how the suspensions could impact IU moving forward, the team's NCAA tournament chances and much more.
2022-02-1044 minA Trophy Life: The Naismith Trophy PodcastMen's NCAA Preview with The Sporting News' Mike DeCourcyThe new season is here! And no one better to preview it than Mike DeCourcy of The Sporting News! As always, we'll start of with our weekly Jersey Mike's News and Notes! Let the games begin!WANT TO SUPPORT A TROPHY LIFE?Leave a rating and review on iTunes, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Your feedback only helps make the show better, and we appreciate your support!For more information about the Naismith Trophy Award, visit our home on the web.http://naismithtrophy.com/This Episode's Sponsors
2021-11-0622 min
I on the IlliniI on the Illini - 1-on-1 with the The Sporting News/B1G Network/Fox Sports college hoops expert Mike DeCourcy (S1,Ep54)A great interview requires a fantastic guest (Mike DeCourcy) and an excellent interviewer (IlliniGuy Larry Smith).
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2021-09-2824 min
3 Dog ThursdayFull Ep: Brian Edwards and Mike DeCourcy of SportingNews.com on NBA 6 24 21On the latest edition of the show devoted to Underdogs in the NBA, the NHL and much more, host T.J. Rives returns with plenty of roundball and what's on the ice!T.J. goes over some of the NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs briefly, including his Tampa Bay Lightning going for a repeat. They will need a Game 7 at home and will it possibly be Underdog Montreal or Vegas to meet them?Then, he is joined by Brian Edwards, Senior Handicapper of Vegas Insider and Majorwager.com, for his thoughts on the Phoenix Suns' dramatic game...
2021-06-2457 min
College Basketball Coast to CoastFinal Four Friday Mike Decourcy and Bryan Fenley 4 2 21We are ready for the upcoming 2021 Men's NCAA Tournament Final Four in Indianapolis and host T.J. Rives is back on the Friday before getting ready for the two semi-finals Baylor vs. Houston and Gonzaga vs. UCLA. And, he welcomes Basketball Hall of Fame writer Mike Decourcy of the Sporting News to the show. Mike is on scene in Indy and gives perspective on the atmosphere and the teams remaining. He also relates Gonzaga going for an unbeaten season like Kentucky and UNLV previously tried but failed in 2015 and 1991, also in Indy! Mike also helps preview the two semi final...
2021-04-0230 min
College Basketball Coast to CoastFinal Four Friday Mike Decourcy and Bryan Fenley 4 2 21We are ready for the upcoming 2021 Men's NCAA Tournament Final Four in Indianapolis and host T.J. Rives is back on the Friday before getting ready for the two semi-finals Baylor vs. Houston and Gonzaga vs. UCLA. And, he welcomes Basketball Hall of Fame writer Mike Decourcy of the Sporting News to the show. Mike is on scene in Indy and gives perspective on the atmosphere and the teams remaining. He also relates Gonzaga going for an unbeaten season like Kentucky and UNLV previously tried but failed in 2015 and 1991, also in Indy! Mike also helps preview the two...
2021-04-0230 minA Trophy Life: The Naismith Trophy PodcastAward Finalists Announced and The Sporting News's Mike DeCourcyThis week’s the Naismith Trophy announced the finalists for the Jersey Mike’s Players of the Year and the Werner Ladder Coaches of the Year! Bob Rathbun welcomes The Sporting News' Mike DeCourcy back to the podcast to discuss all of the men’s finalists!Topics from the interview include:The Jersey Mike’s Naismith Award finalists for the men and womenThe Werner Ladder Naismith Coach of the Year finalistsMike DeCourcy breaks down the all of the men’s players and coaches to help you voteHave a favorite that you think deserves the award? Mak...
2021-03-1925 min
The Chris Stoner Show - BSL RadioMike DeCourcy / Sporting NewsMike DeCourcy / Sporting NewsPreviewing the NCAA Tournament with Mike DeCourcy.
2021-03-1834 minThis Week in the BIG EAST - Weekly Overview of NCAA College Basketball's Top Conference#TWITBE Ep. 7.8 - Ed Cooley, Dan Gavitt, Mike DeCourcyNEW YORK – This Week In The BIG EAST Radio Show, distributed by Westwood One in in its seventh year. The eighth episode of the season welcomes Providence head coach Ed Cooley, NCAA Vice President of Basketball Dan Gavitt and Sporting News Columnist and FOX Sports College Basketball bracketologist Mike DeCourcy. ** PLEASE RATE AND REVIEW ** The TWITBE BIG EAST Spotlight shines on Cooley, who discusses the Friars recent performances. He gives his take on Providence’s memorable wins this season along with some tough losses. The BIG EAST Focus narrows in on Gavitt...
2021-02-2645 minThis Week in the BIG EAST - Weekly Overview of NCAA College Basketball's Top Conference#TWITBE Ep. 7.8 - Ed Cooley, Dan Gavitt, Mike DeCourcyNEW YORK – This Week In The BIG EAST Radio Show, distributed by Westwood One in in its seventh year. The eighth episode of the season welcomes Providence head coach Ed Cooley, NCAA Vice President of Basketball Dan Gavitt and Sporting News Columnist and FOX Sports College Basketball bracketologist Mike DeCourcy. ** PLEASE RATE AND REVIEW ** The TWITBE BIG EAST Spotlight shines on Cooley, who discusses the Friars recent performances. He gives his take on Providence’s memorable wins this season along with some tough losses. The BIG EAST Focus narrows in on Gavitt...
2021-02-2645 min
College Basketball Coast to CoastWeekend Preview Mike DeCourcy Mark Wise 2 26We are ready for the final weekend in February and the "march to March" starting up on the "Nation's College Basketball Show." Host T.J. Rives is back and ready to discuss the midweek results, including teams like Michigan State, Arkansas and San Diego State getting large wins at home.First up is USBW Hall of Famer and SportingNews.com Sr. Writer Mike DeCourcy on the show. Mike gives his thoughts on Michigan's latest win Thursday night that has apparently solidified them as potential #1 seed in the NCAA tourney. Mike also has some quick opinions on the NCAA coming up...
2021-02-2630 minCollege Basketball Coast to CoastWeekend Preview Mike DeCourcy Mark Wise 2 26We are ready for the final weekend in February and the "march to March" starting up on the "Nation's College Basketball Show." Host T.J. Rives is back and ready to discuss the midweek results, including teams like Michigan State, Arkansas and San Diego State getting large wins at home.First up is USBW Hall of Famer and SportingNews.com Sr. Writer Mike DeCourcy on the show. Mike gives his thoughts on Michigan's latest win Thursday night that has apparently solidified them as potential #1 seed in the NCAA tourney. Mike also has some quick opinions on the NCAA...
2021-02-2630 min
The Connecticut Scoreboard PodcastMike DeCourcy: UConn and BracketologySend us a textOn today’s episode we’re talking brackets with Fox Sports bracketologist Mike DeCourcy. We dive into UConn’s resume and look at what the Huskies need to do from here on out to make the tournament. DeCourcy also hits on some of the latest storylines in bracketology from analytics to how COVID pauses and injuries are viewed by the committee.
2021-02-2420 min
March Madness 365: MBB with Andy KatzWichita State’s Isaac Brown and Oklahoma State’s Mike Boynton, Sporting News and Big Ten Network’s Mike DeCourcyIsaac Brown and Mike Boynton join Andy to discuss their head coaching journeys and the need to create more opportunities for Black coaches. Andy ranks the last ten Naismith NPOYs. Mike DeCourcy shares his take on the NPOY race between Luka Garza and Ayo Dosunmu and the chances of Blue Bloods missing out on the Tournament. March Chadness joins the pod to break down the weekly game picks.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2021-02-2348 min