Joe Fortenbaugh previews the Final Four (Hour 2)

In this final hour of the Mully & Haugh Show, host Joe Fortenbaugh delivers a detailed preview of the NCAA Final Four, focusing on the upcoming matchups between Illinois and UConn, and Arizona versus Michigan. Fortenbaugh highlights UConn's dominant track record against the spread under coach Danny Hurley, noting that the market has overvalued Hurley's home-court advantage, making Illinois a compelling underdog pick at minus 1.5. He praises Illinois for their balanced offense and low foul rate, advocating for the Illini and the under 139.5 points. For the second game, Fortenbaugh favors Arizona over Michigan, citing Michigan's unsustainable 44% three-point shooting in the tournament and betting on Arizona +1.5. He also recommends high-value props like six or more points in the first minute and a close game outcome (1–5 points). The segment transitions into a broader discussion on the North Carolina coaching vacancy, with speculation around Tommy Lloyd, Dusty May, and Billy Donovan’s potential return to college basketball, while also touching on the White Sox’s struggles and the controversial ABS (automated ball-strike) system in baseball. The hosts debate the role of technology in baseball, with mixed views on replacing human umpires with AI.