Colin Cowherd Podcast - Final Four Preview, Tiger Woods Crashes Again, NFL Replacement Refs, Jaden Ivey Bounced By Bulls

Colin Cowherd's podcast episode dives into a mix of sports headlines, starting with the controversial exit of Bulls guard Jaden Ivey, whom Cowherd criticizes for unprofessional behavior, including religious preaching in media interviews and social media, calling the Bulls' front office incompetent for failing to conduct due diligence. He argues that while freedom of speech exists, workplace environments have boundaries, and employees can be let go for disruptive behavior—even if not illegal—citing examples from media and corporate culture. Cowherd then shifts to Tiger Woods' latest DUI, expressing sympathy for Woods' struggles with chronic pain and opioid dependency, while condemning the danger of driving under the influence, especially with prescription drugs. He emphasizes that Woods' value to the PGA Tour and sponsors makes a public breakup unlikely, despite moral concerns. The episode also covers the 2026 Final Four matchups, praising the high quality of competition between Michigan, Arizona, Illinois, and UConn, with Cowherd lauding the NIL era for creating a pro-like free-agent market in college basketball. He contrasts the NFL's high-performing part-time referees with the NBA's perceived officiating issues, defending the NFL’s model. The episode closes with a personal anecdote about a career-defining lunch in Las Vegas, reinforcing the rule: avoid politics and religion in sports to maintain a long-term career.