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A few weeks ago, Dad passed away. Austin sat down with his sister, Sammy, and his mom, Kirsten to share a few memories, laughs, and tears. We really love and miss him, and so does everyone else. Check out more great stuff at ThisIsThePlaceSports.com

In a very special holiday episode of This Is The Place Sports, The Podcast, Austin and Dirk talk Utah's chances in the Rose Bowl, some big roster and coaching staff movement for BYU, Zach Wilson's NFL demise, and a bit about the still surprising Utah Jazz.

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!

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On this edition of This Is The Place Sports Podcast, Austin and Dirk celebrate Utah's big win over USC while bracing for a very bad Utah Jazz season. Special guest Jim Burton stops by for our halftime segment.  Check out more great stuff at ThisIsThePlaceSports.com

Well, things are ramping up quickly. After recording an episode on Wednesday, Austin and Dirk were forced to scrap it and re-record on Friday. Also, seems like there were some recording issues, but we really don't want to do this a third time. So apologies.

Well, it seems that Donovan Mitchell's days with the Utah Jazz are drawing to a close. Is that a bad thing? Austin and DIrk discuss this, as well as Utah's outlook for next season, former Utah baseball star C.J. Cron's All-Star nod, and more about conference realignment in this episode.  Check out more great stuff at ThisIsThePlaceSports.com

Austin was asked to appear bright and early on The Blitz 1170 sports radio in Tulsa to talk Utah Football and conference realignment. Check it out!

Eric Jensen and Jim Burton join the Facer Boys to discuss the NCAA Tournament as the brackets enter the Sweet 16 stage. Also they chat about women's hoops, a 3-game winning streak by the Utah Jazz, and the start to the MLB season.

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Dirk and Austin chat about some bumps in the road to the Jazz's season, a look at what Utah football fans can expect in the game against Oregon, and an actual conversation on Real Salt Lake. That last part was kinda hard for us. 

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Jim Burton is on the show, once again, but his presence is relieved by that of Eric Jensen, who works at the Daily Utah Chronicle and as a producer at 1280 The Zone.

The four chat about the Masters finish, the four Utah schools in the NCAA Volleyball Championships, check in on the Utah Jazz and get ready for the NFL Draft.

Produced by Sammy Facer.

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In a late night edition of the podcast, the Facer Boys are joined by former sportswriting great Jim Burton and Associated Press writer and fiction author John Coon. The four, battling sleepiness, discuss the Final Four of the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament, the U's hiring of Craig Smith, the Jazz's plane issues and the success Zach Wilson had at BYU Pro Day.

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The Facer Boys are feeling the March Madness spirit and have invited a pair of college hoops experts on the show; Jake Hatch, morning show producer at 1280 The Zone and host of Locked On Cougars and Locked On Utes, and Parker Van Dyke, former Runnin' Utes guard and current pro ball player.

The four discuss BYU and USU's quick exits from the NCAA Tournament, the coaching vacancy at the U, and where the Utah Jazz stand after a few games back from the All-Star break.

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In the 10th episode of the podcast, the Facer Boys booked a pair of big-time guests. The Boys are joined by longtime sports writer and columnist Mike Sorensen and the Utah Jazz’s television play-by-play voice Craig Bolerjack.

The four discuss the Jazz’s outlook for the second half of the NBA season, the disrespect handed to Rudy Gobert and Donovan Mitchell as the last two picks of the All-Star Draft, and the Beehive State’s chances of landing multiple teams in the NCAA Tournament.

The podcast was recorded at the Utah Sports Hall of Fame Museum.

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In this week's episode, the Facer Boys reunite a pair of alums from the Ogden Standard Examiner, Brandon Garside and Jim Burton. The four chat Weber State football's chances of winning a national championship this year, do a college basketball roundup around the state and discuss
what lies ahead for the Utah Jazz.

Produced by Sammy Facer.

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Dirk and Austin are joined by Bryan "Big Bear" Brown and Mike Sorensen. They all chat about the Utah Jazz, who have been on a tear, winning 20 of 22 despite a setback to the LA Clippers on Friday night. With the NBA All-Star Game coming up, they wonder how many Jazzmen will join coach Quin Snyder at the game in Atlanta. They also discuss which college hoops teams in the state could make the NCAA Tournament and look ahead to the start of the Major League Baseball season.

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Produced by Sammy Facer.

Austin and Dirk threw together a last-second podcast invitation and managed to score a couple of really good guests! The Facer Boys are joined by Tony Parks and Jim Burton. The four chat about how well the top team in the NBA, the Utah Jazz, are playing, the ridiculousness of All-Star voting, the Salt Lake Bees' affiliation agreement with the Los Angeles Angels, and the prospect of NCAA conference basketball tournament.

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Shortly after the final whistle of Super Bowl 55, Dirk and Austin are joined by longtime newspaper greats and friends, Jody Genessy and Jim Burton. The quartet discuss Tampa Bay's victory over Kansas City — to Jimbo's chagrin — as well as the Tom Brady's legacy as one of the greatest athletes of all time. They also chat about former Ute great Alex Smith, who was honored as the NFL Comeback Player of the Year as well as the Utah Jazz's current hot streak as winners of 15 of their last 16.

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Dirk and Austin are joined by longtime SLC sports writer Mike Sorensen and columnist and Tyson Ewing, who works as the statistician for the Utah Jazz's TV broadcast as well as the play by play voice of Utah women's basketball. The group discusses what the Utah Jazz are doing so well at the beginning of the NBA season, whether the Beehive State can hope to have any representatives in the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament and finish up with predictions and insights on the Super Bowl matchup between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. 

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Dirk and Austin are joined this week by former Utah and NFL defensive back Robert Johnson and Locked on Utes and Locked on Cougars host Jake Hatch. The four discuss the tragic loss of Utah running back Ty Jordan, discuss the impact that playing without fans has on athletes, and what Ohio State should consider when facing Alabama for the national championship next week.

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Produced by Sammy Facer.