Episodes

  • Athletes and Murders: Comanche and Carruth
    Dec 31 2023

    In this episode of "Illegal Moves", Liz and Taylor discuss two separate murder cases involving athletes.

    The first case involves the ongoing case of Chance Comanche, a former basketball player who kidnapped and killed a woman in Las Vegas along with his ex-girlfriend.

    The second case revolves around Rae Carruth, a former football player who conspired to murder his pregnant girlfriend. They delve into the trial, the jury's decision, and the implications of the death penalty.

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    1 hr and 8 mins
  • Florida State and Very Bad, No Good Conference
    Dec 24 2023

    Get ready for a compelling episode of 'Illegal Moves' as Liz and Taylor dissect the legal battleground between Florida State and the ACC. Join us as Liz, with her legal expertise, navigates through the intricacies of the lawsuit, unraveling the motivations and potential implications behind this clash. Taylor provides a comprehensive look at the broader context within collegiate sports, exploring the ripple effects of this lawsuit on the ACC and beyond. Don't miss this intriguing discussion on the legal showdown shaping the landscape of collegiate athletics in our latest episode!

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    1 hr and 10 mins
  • The NCAA and NIL: Part 1
    Dec 19 2023

    Join Liz and Taylor in a game-changing episode of 'Illegal Moves' as they unpack the seismic shift in the NCAA landscape with Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) rights. Taylor explains what exactly NIL is and explores the impact on collegiate sports, athletes, and the future of the game. Liz breaks down the implications of this groundbreaking development and the cases that made NIL possible. Don't miss this insightful exploration into the evolution of NCAA rules in our latest episode!

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    1 hr and 28 mins
  • What It Means to Be a Signature Athlete... Legally Speaking
    Dec 11 2023

    In this episode, Liz and Taylor discuss being a signature athlete signed to a brand. Specifically they get into Tiger and his long partnership with Nike and Michael Jordan and the Jordan Brand.

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    1 hr and 18 mins
  • The Murder of Lorenzen Wright
    Dec 3 2023

    In this episode, Liz and Taylor discuss the tragic case of the murder of former NBA Memphis Grizzlies player, Lorenzen Wright, and his family's fight for justice.

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    55 mins
  • Michigan Football, Jim Harbaugh, and Sign Stealing
    Nov 19 2023

    Join Liz and Taylor as they unravel the gripping Michigan Football sign-stealing scandal. They delve deep into what happened, the legal intricacies, as well as the role the Big 10 and NCAA are playing. Explore the controversy that rocked the sports world and hear Liz's expert breakdown of the legal implications while Taylor examines its seismic impact on the sports community. Also discussed is Jim Harbaugh's role and reactions within this scandal, his previous alleged violations, and the implications for the team. Tune in for a captivating exploration where sports ethics, law, and the influence of key figures like Jim Harbaugh collide in the Michigan sign-stealing saga—only on 'Illegal Moves.'

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    1 hr and 6 mins
  • Michael Oher Conservatorship
    Nov 12 2023

    Episode 1 dives into the conservatorship issue between Michael Oher and the Tuohy family, where the movie "The Blindside" fell short, and local info that Taylor and Liz have from growing up in Memphis, Tennessee where this legal drama centers.

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    56 mins