The What If Sports Pod

What If... Eddie owned the New York Knicks?

The New York Knicks are in the midst of a renaissance. But what does it truly take to transform bottom feeders into a powerhouse? And what if the person destined to lead the Knicks to their former glory is one of the hosts of this very podcast…

What If...There were no Top 4 Sports in the United States?

The United States has produced some of the best athletes in the world. But, the U.S. hasn't been even close to good in the world's most popular sport, soccer. Due to the large amounts of options of sports, soccer has been pushed to the end of the line in popularity. What if those other sports, mainly the Top 4 (Football, Basketball, Baseball, and Hockey), didn't exist in the U.S.? How would we stack up to other countries in international soccer?

What If... Manchester City never received wealthy ownership in 2008?

Manchester City has recently clinched yet another Premier League title and after making their first Champions League Final, they have moved into Europe's upper echelon of clubs. But what if the Manchester City we know them as today was never purchased by a Middle Eastern ownership group in 2008? How would the landscape of English domestic football have changed and if not Manchester City, which club(s) would have reigned supreme in the 2010's? Only one way to find out...

What If... The European Super League was Created?

Recently, over 10 of the world's biggest soccer clubs, including Manchester United, Real Madrid, Liverpool, among many others, nearly broke away from their country's leagues to form a European SUPER League. But what if it actually materialized? Walla walla bing bang let's get into it.

What If...The U.S. women’s professional soccer leagues didn’t fold in the early 2000’s?

In the midst of the U.S. Soccer Women’s National Team’s (USWNT) global dominance, the U.S. women’s professional soccer leagues endured periods of instability, with leagues collapsing due to improper management. In the early 2000’s, there was roughly a three-year period where there wasn’t a recognized top-tier women’s professional soccer league in the U.S. What if the U.S. women’s professional soccer leagues didn’t fold in the early 2000’s? How might that have impacted the USWNT?

What If...College Students have to attend an In-State School?

One of the great things about college sports is that students can travel all over the country to pick the perfect school for them. But, what if students could only attend schools in the state they were born in? How would the lives of the students and the success of certain schools be affected? Walla walla bing bang let's get into it.

What If...Wayne Gretzky was never traded in 1988?

Wayne Gretzky was on top of the NHL world in the 1980s doing things that no NHL player had ever done before and to this day, his records still stand. Consequentially, the Edmonton Oilers had established a dynasty of their own, winning 4 finals in the decade. But one day in 1988, the Oilers decided to shock the world and trade the GOAT to Los Angeles, one of the biggest markets in America. This trade not only affected the Oilers and the Kings but also created waves that helped form the National Hockey League we know today. What if this trade never happened back in 1988?

NCAA March Madness SPECIAL

It's timeeeeee!! March has begun. Shamrock shakes, misty rain, and a whole lot of college basketball with March Madness. We break down the tournament and give you our initial reactions, surprise picks, Final 4 selections and most importantly, our favorite type of pie!

What If...the "One-and-Done" rule in College Basketball was Removed?

March Madness is upon us! But college basketball has become known for "one-and-done" superstars before they jump to the NBA. This has led to the rule being criticized for its college requirement for soon-to-be NBA stars. What if the controversial "one-and-done" rule was changed or completely removed?

What If...Luis Suarez doesn't handle the ball in the 2010 FIFA World Cup?

In the Quarter-Finals of the 2010 FIFA World Cup, Uruguay battled against the only remaining African team in the tournament...Ghana. With the game tied in extra-time, a young Uruguayan striker by the name of Luis Suarez blocked a goal-bound ball with his hands. Ghana ended up losing this match. But what if Luis Suarez didn't handle the ball? How would that have impacted his career? How would Ghana be impacted?