The Gonzaga men continue to hold the line in the WCC despite the absence of their champion centers, Graham Ike and Braden Huff. It's been especially difficult considering their jump shots have abandoned them entirely.

It is about to get even tougher, because the hated Gaels of Saint Mary's are coming to town, and baby, they mean business. We'll spend some time letting the hate flow through us before providing some things to watch out for on Saturday.

If you want to skip ahead to the Saint Mary's Preview, it starts at about 45 minutes in. I know! That's too long, which is why I'm letting you know now.

All that and more on this episode of Free Ira Brown!

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Braden Huff goes down for 4-8 weeks and the Cougars prowled and Redhawks circled, but the Bulldogs turned them away, with sheer chaotic energy and boundless talent, the Zags showed that it will take more than bad luck to unmoor their excellence.

Also, we're gonna bamboozle the Waves and the Dons, because they're not very good.

Stick around until the end to hear about a time so long ago that Pepperdine was Gonzaga's chief WCC rival!

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Our tour begins on the frigid rolling fields of the Palouse, where the Cougars will hope to shrug off their generally poor basketball skills and give the Zags a decent run. After taking in the sights and sounds of the Eastern reaches, the Gonzaga men will cross the scablands, ford the mighty Columbia and scale brave the Cascade passes to reach the fair Emerald City, where they will take on the Redhawks of Seattle University.

Can the Redhawks repeat their impressive defensive performance in the Kennel? Or will they revert to their more recent form at 1-4 in conference? The FIB boys will make their predictions known.

We'll close with a discussion of frustrating sports f-ups.

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Gonzaga barely escaped the firece talons (beak? whatever) of the Redhawks of Seattle University, then proceeded to float merrily into their home tilt against the Lions of LMU. Much like the lion tamers of old, the Zags gently placed their head into the Lions' mouth, giving it the false sense of power, before pulling back and unloading their blunderbuss into the beasts heart. Too much metaphor? Maybe.

In any event, the FIB boys will walk you thorugh both games, speculate further on Mario Saint-Supery's love life, and sing the praises of his highness of efficiency, Braden Huff.

We'll then take a look at the upcoming game against Santa Clara, in which a high flyn' Broncos team will hope to steal some of the Redhawks' Kennel mojo (they will fail). All that and more on this episode of Free Ira Brown! THE Gonzaga Hoops Podcast.

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In this episode, our heroes present a detailed analysis of Gonzaga basketball's recent performances. They discuss defensive issues, offensive strategies, and the importance of free throw shooting. The conversation also touches on player development, particularly regarding the starting lineup dynamics and the performance of key players.

We'll preview upcoming games against Seattle U and LMU, and reflect on memorable moments from past WCC matchups. The conversation also touches on personal and team resolutions for the New Year, emphasizing the importance of maintaining defensive focus and improving overall performance.

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In this episode, the boys welcome Steven Karr for a thoughtful discussion on the UCLA and Campbell games, as well as a review of the non-conference results. Only one non-conference game remains, and we'll talk about Gonzaga's upcoming trip to to Portland to take on the Ducks.

Finally, we welcome our famous visitor from the East (of Europe), that's right, It's Karno-ac the Zagnificent!

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In this episode of Free Ira Brown, the hosts discuss the recent performances of Gonzaga and Kentucky basketball teams, touching on themes of resilience, team chemistry, and individual player highlights. They also share personal anecdotes related to weather, holiday traditions, and college football controversies, creating a rich tapestry of sports and life experiences.

In this episode, the hosts discuss the future of Gonzaga basketball, focusing on key players and their potential scoring capabilities. They delve into the challenges faced by Coach Mark Pope and the importance of upcoming games for building team resumes.

The conversation shifts to the women's basketball team, analyzing their performance and prospects.

As they preview the upcoming game against UCLA, they assess both teams' strengths and weaknesses, emphasizing the need for strategic play and physicality. The episode concludes with predictions for the Gonzaga vs. UCLA matchup, highlighting the excitement surrounding the game.

Hey that wasn't 70 percent bad! I'm convinced no one reads these descriptions anyway.

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We're all struggling here a bit at Free Ira Brown. The sting of the UM blowout weighs heavily on our hearts, even and we enjoy another lovely holiday season. We thought we'd bring on Austin King from House of Krause to help us get over it, but . . . let's just say we miscast him for that specific role. Join us, though, as we discuss our general observations about the season so far and what our expectations are the rest of the way.

Then we complain about stuff everybody hates.

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