Hour 1: Tar Heels Go!

First Take

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4.2 • 5.5K Ratings

🗓️ 19 March 2025

⏱️ 46 minutes

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On another episode of First Take, Stephen A. Smith, Christopher "mad Dog" Russo and Jay Bilas debate whether or not UNC proved they belonged in the tournament. Louis Riddick joins to show to react to Cameron Heyward's comments on Rodgers. Monica McNutt joins Stephen A. to debate whether the Warriors or Clippers has a more impressive win. The crew discusses if the Knicks could be a 1st-round exit. Lastly, the guys debate whether or not the Cowboys passing up on Cooper Kupp was smart. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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0:00.0	It's happening again.
0:02.1	Bracket Brain.
0:03.4	That time of year when basketballs, backboards, and buzzer beaders start bursting into view.
0:08.4	You start seeing 12 seats upsetting five seats 24-7.
0:12.5	And tournament sites are showing up at every turn.
0:15.3	There's only one thing to do when bracket brain hits.
0:18.3	Download the ESPN Tournament Challenge app and fill out your men's bracket
0:22.2	by tapping into the number one bracket game. Your bracket brain will thank you, presented by Allstate.
0:31.3	Here we go now. It is a Wednesday and you got it. The big guy has walked in and thank God.
0:38.6	It's NCAA tournament time and they just texted me,
0:42.5	Stephen A's locks for a final four.
0:45.3	Norfolk State, Alabama State, S-I-U-E and American.
0:49.9	Steve has 16 scenes.
0:52.0	He thought they're going to go at to the Senate W. I'm here.
0:55.8	Billis is here.
0:57.1	Lewis Whitick is here.
0:58.5	The Great Molly is here.
0:59.9	The next two hours, us.
1:04.1	First take is in the house.
1:07.5	First take is presented by
1:09.6	ESPN Betts Sportsbook.
1:15.6	I work with a bunch of characters.
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