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EP 96: Big 12 ASU Dominance, NIL Salary Caps, WBC, Hot Takes, YLT & LLR
Episode 9
Friday, 6 March, 2026

In this episode, Grant breaks down the rise of the Big 12 and the dominance of ASU, the growing conversation around NIL salary caps, and what global competition like the World Baseball Classic reveals about the future of sport.From conference power shifts to international sport models, this is a wide-angle conversation on performance, economics, and competitive structure.We dive into:Big 12 momentum and ASU’s dominanceThe debate around NIL salary caps: smart regulation or limitation?What the World Baseball Classic teaches us about global competitionThe Hot Take of the episodeYLT: Kirk Cousins would be proud LLR (Lane Line Rating) updates and analysisThis episode blends swim culture, athlete advocacy, and cross-sport perspective — connecting college athletics, global competition, and performance philosophy.If you care about where college sports are heading and how structure shapes opportunity, this one brings the heat.

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