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In The Zone With Anthony

In The Zone With Anthony

By: Anthony Smith
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Talking sports. College sports (football, basketball men and women's, baseball and softball. NFL, NBA, MLB, sports history Negro League Baseball History and HBCU reports.

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  • Episode 181- The 1966 Texas Western Legacy

    Episode 181- The 1966 Texas Western Legacy
    Mar 23 2026
    Sixty years ago, the landscape of college basketball changed forever. In this special episode of In The Zone with Anthony Smith, we’re traveling back to March 19, 1966—the night the Texas Western Miners made history as the first team with an all-Black starting five to win the NCAA Championship.
    Host Anthony Smith breaks down the "Collision Course" between the legendary Adolph Rupp’s Kentucky Wildcats and Don Haskins’ fearless Miners. We look past the box score to explore:
    • The Decision: Why starting five Black players was considered a "national risk" in 1966.
    • The Action: Bobby Joe Hill’s back-to-back steals and the "playground" flair that dismantled the old guard.
    • The Ripple Effect: How this single game forced the integration of Southern sports and paved the way for the modern era of the game.
    It’s more than a championship; it’s Forever Black History.
    Join the conversation: Follow Anthony Smith on social media and let us know—who is the most underrated player from that 1966 squad?

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    17 mins
  • Episode- 180 The 2026 Shift: Deadlines, Decisions, and New Frontiers

    Episode- 180 The 2026 Shift: Deadlines, Decisions, and New Frontiers
    Feb 24 2026
    In this hard-hitting episode of In The Zone, Anthony Smith breaks down a week of seismic shifts across the sports world. From the legal fallout in Manhattan to a standoff in Dallas, we are diving deep into the stories that are redefining the 2026 season.
    ​On Today’s Show:
    ​The WNBA’s $2.2 Billion Clock: With a critical CBA deadline looming, we analyze how the league's massive expansion plans for Toronto and Portland hang in the balance of player negotiations.
    ​Chaos in Manhattan: The Jerome Tang era at Kansas State has come to a shocking "for cause" end. We break down the legal battle over his $18M buyout, the interim leadership of Matthew Driscoll, and the top candidates to lead the Wildcats next.
    ​Lawrence Health Watch: Bill Self is concerned about Darryn Peterson’s availability. We discuss what this means for the Jayhawks' National Championship aspirations.
    ​The Tag & The Flag: The Dallas Cowboys face a locker room crisis over George Pickens, while the NFL mulls a radical change to officiating that could change the game forever.
    ​Gold Medal Statements: Why the U.S. Women’s Hockey team declined a White House invite and what it says about the intersection of sports and politics in 2026.
    ​Black History Moment: Celebrating a historic championship sweep by the Howard University Bison.
    ​Get locked in. Get informed. Get In The Zone.

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    37 mins
  • Episode 179- The Aftermath: Super Bowl LX Post-Mortem & The Road to 2027

    Episode 179- The Aftermath: Super Bowl LX Post-Mortem & The Road to 2027
    Feb 12 2026
    In The Zone with Anthony Smith
    ​"Where the game never ends and the analysis never sleeps."
    ​Welcome to In The Zone with Anthony Smith, your premier destination for high-octane sports talk and deep-dive gridiron analysis. Hosted by Anthony Smith, this podcast bridges the gap between the casual fan and the hardcore strategist, delivering a mix of radio-style energy and modern podcast grit.
    ​From the high-stakes drama of the NFL offseason and Super Bowl post-mortems to the pulse of Kansas college and high school athletics, Anthony brings you the stories that matter. Whether we’re breaking down veteran retirement rumors, analyzing "cut-throat" roster moves, or navigating the road to the Draft, we provide the context you won't find on the highlight reel.
    ​What to expect on In The Zone:
    ​In-Depth Breakdowns: Detailed analysis of the league's biggest headlines and coaching decisions.
    ​The Rival’s Perspective: Unfiltered takes on divisional rivalries and locker room culture.
    ​Offseason Blueprints: Comprehensive guides to Free Agency, the NFL Draft, and salary cap maneuvers.
    ​Strategic Insights: Expert commentary on DFS, player stats, and the "X’s and O’s" of the game.
    ​Join Anthony Smith every week as he cuts through the noise to bring you the facts, the fire, and the future of the sports world.
    ​Get in the game. Get in the huddle. Get In The Zone.

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    39 mins
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