The number 8 Baylor Bears rolled into to Spokane, brimming with youthful exuberence, and were promptly rolled out again, brimming with youthful despair. In what proved to be the most lopsided top ten match-up in a dog's age, Gonzaga destroys Baylor in the season opener 101-63.

We'll luxuriate in the lad's triumph and look ahead to their next match-up back home in the Kennel against the Sun Devils.

Meanwhile the Gonzaga Women likewise open their season with a big win over the Griz!

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What was it like driving home on the 10 after that USC "loss?" Well it was smooth sailing, kids, because that's an exhibition. Next on the GU calendar is decidedly NOT an exhibition as the Baylor Bears and Scott Drew make the trip to Spokane. Are you scared? Mard isn't.

We'll take a walk through the schedule, discuss our expectations and identify our favorite match-ups for the men and the women.

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You're going to get a lot of player preview talk on this pod. But not just from Adam, Chris and Mard, we welcome, from the House of Krause, Tuck Clarry! We're deep diving into this roster to discuss expectations, roles and jumps.

But that's not all, the women's team is facing a massive transition this season with the loss of several senior leaders.

Lastly, we'll discuss the exhibition coming up against the Trojans in the desert.