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On this loaded Wednesday edition of The Sam and Brad Show, the guys react to Baker walking out of his press conference after an argument with a reporter (00:23) and get Tom Withers' take on it (05:50). Rep. Anthony Gonzalez (12:54) and sports talk show host Dan Dakich also join the show to discuss the NCAA allowing players to profit off of their name and likeness. Sam and Brad also discussed World Series Game 7 (20:59).

:19 - Ten years ago today, Ray had to leave this morning show early as his twins were about to be born. They were severely underweight and at high risk, and they had to remain in the hospital for nearly two months, but they finally came home and are now healthy and active 10 year olds. Ray reminisced over that day, and he thanked the folks at Summa for all of their help in the delivery process.

9:47 - It was bound to happen at some point, as NCAA players may be receiving a stipend for their likenesses being used. Ray, Tony, and Jeanne discussed this subject, which isn’t as cut-and-dry, black-and-white as many may think.

15:39 - Remember the days of actually walking into a store and buying something? Those days may soon be ending, as stores such as Walmart will turn into a form of drive thru service to pick up one’s items.

21:09 - Going trick-or-treating? If you’re in certain states, you are not allowed to dress as a person of the clergy.

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:19 - Just how dangerous is vaping? What is its appeal, especially among younger folks? Dr. Starla Martinez from Akron Children’s Hospital discussed the risks of flavored E-cigarettes.

8:07 - Continuing on the topic of vaping, Senator Sherrod Brown shared his thoughts on the tobacco industry, which he believes has purposely targeted young people. He also talked about workers’ rights, something he’s very passionate about due to threats of automation.

12:22 - Goodwill and the Andrea Rose Teodosio Foundation have a partnership which will help give away homecoming dresses, shoes, and other accessories before the big dances. Judge Linda Teodosio joined Ray to talk about the three giveaways, which will be on September 14th, September 21st, and October 5th at the Goodwill Service Center on E. Waterloo Road.

17:23 - In California, a bill called Fair Pay to Play has been passed along to the governor, which is the first step in allowing student-athletes to be paid for their likeness on promotional NCAA products and appearances.

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For the first time since 2008, the Golden Flashes are dancin'! 

As a 14-seed, Kent State men's basketball team drew a first round match-up with number 3 seed UCLA. They're playing in the South bracket, which for some reason is playing their games out in California. 

The Golden Flashes and the Bruins tipoff at 9:57 p.m. EST, Friday night. While a few from the local fan base were able to make the trip to Sacramento for the first round game, the majority were not able to. 

With that in mind, Kent State University is hosting an official "watch party" on campus. The official "Hoopin' at the Hub" watch party will be held at the KSU Student Center and will feature giveaways, music, and of course cheering on the Flashes in round 1 of the tournamnet. 

The University says multiple big screens will be set up around the Student Center and there will be plenty of room for everyone to comforatably watch. 

 

The Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company is boasting a new commercial campaign that will run during games throughout the 2016 NCAA college football season. 

It's been dubbed "Blimpworthy" and features the voice OF the Goodyear Blimp. The commercial chronicles the storied 60-plus-year career of the Goodyear blimp, recapping some of college footballs most celebrated moments. 

Read more about the new ad campaign from Cleveland.com, and watch the commercial below: 

Ohio State Head Baseball Coach Greg Beals joined Sam on the Sam Bourquin Show and discussed the Buckeyes 2016 Big Ten Tournament Championship. Beals discussed how the Buckeyes had to win four games in 48 hours to win the championship. Coach Beals talked about the trials and tribulations that the Buckeyes had to battle to win the championship starting with overcoming a walk off loss to Iowa. "We got walked off in the ninth inning with a three run lead against Iowa in the second round, took a punch in the gut with that loss." Beals said. Beals credited the competitive toughness, mental toughness, and ability to stay locked in on why his team over came the loss to Iowa.

The madness will conclude tonight as Villanova and North Carolina will meet in Houston tonight for the NCAA Men's Basketball National Championship.

Shelby Mast from BracketWAG.com and USA Today joined Brad Russell in the Average Sports Show Wednesday to break down the coaching matchup between Jay Wright of Nova and Roy Williams of North Carolina, and talk about the key matchups in the game.

 Mast said Villanova has been able to play real well at the best time.

"After they played the way they played in the first two rounds, I was very confident they could make it to the title game," Mast said.

 As far as the Tar Heels, Shelby said this has been one of Roy's better coaching jobs, given that so many top-level players are buying in and sacrificing their own game for the greater good of the team.