Against All Odds: Can The Pacers Make NBA History? Plus, Why Aaron Rodgers Won't Lead The Steelers To The Playoffs
On this edition of The Will Cain Show's Friday sports episode, Will and The Crew discuss the Indiana Pacers' chances of winning the NBA Championship against all historical odds and the Florida Panthers' collapse in the Stanley Cup Finals to even the series.
Will then breaks down the latest in the NCAA v. House settlement as a group of female athletes sue over Title IX issues which is likely just the beginning of lawsuits over the settlement.
The Crew also asks Will if he would 'Buy-Sell-Hold' Aaron Rodgers' Steelers' comeback, the Detroit Tigers as Major League Baseball favorites, and if Caitlin Clark get the WNBA to the next level of relevance.
Plus, following Will's interest in Brian Wilson's diet, The Crew shares some of the odd lifestyles of the rich and famous. Can you eat like a great man of history?
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