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Bill Raftery on March Madness and the Return of Oldie
March is officially here, and Big Cat and PFT are joined by our favorite Canadian, Oldie, to witness the absolute chaos of the conference tournaments. The energy in the gambling cave was at an all-time high, highlighted by Max completely losing his mind after a brutal Villanova collapse that likely sealed the fate of their coaching staff.
MaxKyle Neptune's career as the head coach of Villanova is likely over
Went two for 15 in a way that ended their season, ended his [Eric Dixon's] career. And most likely ended the career of the head coach of Villanova, Kyle Neptune.
Duke provided the biggest scare of the day when superstar freshman Cooper Flagg left the game in a wheelchair after rolling his ankle. While the optics were terrifying for Blue Devils fans, Big Cat remains optimistic about seeing him back on the court soon.
PFT CommenterCooper Flagg should go to the NBA this year no matter which team drafts first
Cooper, this is why you gotta go to the NBA. No matter who drafts you, no matter who is in position to the lottery, you're risking injury... If the Wizards get the first lotto pick, don't even think twice. Go to the NBA.
Big CatCooper Flagg will likely play in the second round of the NCAA Tournament after a Toradol shot
I have a doctor on staff... Dr. Dan... He said that probably out for the ACC tournament. March Madness... probably a Toradol shot, steroid shot. Wrap him up. He could probably go in the second round if needed.
Beyond the injury news, the guys are zeroing in on the teams that just don't have it this year. Kansas looks like a shell of its former self, falling into the category of teams that everyone will be looking to fade once the brackets are set.
Big CatKansas is a broken team that everyone should bet against in the tournament
Kansas just broken. I they're not gonna be, that's gonna be one of those ones where they're gonna be a five or six and everyone's going to say, oh my God. They're go down goes Kansas. Are we ready to say we, we watched them all year. They weren't good.
PFT CommenterI am taking whoever plays against Kansas to win in the NCAA Tournament
I'm taking whoever plays against Kansas to W. There you go.
The Legend Bill Raftery
There is no voice more synonymous with this time of year than Bill Raftery. He joined the guys to talk about his legendary career, his transition from coaching to the booth, and the origin story of his most famous calls. It turns out "Onions" wasn't a pre-planned bit, but a spontaneous reaction to a Kevin Edwards jumper during a mediocre Nets game in the early 90s.
Raftery also shared stories about the late-night scene on the road, including his secret to surviving three-day benders with the likes of Jay Billis. Despite seeing it all, he's still as energized by the game as ever. When it comes to this year's tournament, he has his eye on a few specific teams that could make a run.
Bill RafteryFlorida is my primary sleeper team to watch in the NCAA Tournament
A team that intrigues me is Florida. They intrigue me because they got size, speed shooters, guys. Golden's a hell of a coach. He did a great job at San Francisco.
Golf Drama and NBA Tanks
In the world of golf, Rory McIlroy is catching heat for being "insanely soft" after taking a fan's phone during a practice round at the Players Championship. Big Cat couldn't believe a pro would let a little heckling about a decade-old Masters meltdown get under his skin. Meanwhile, the NFL off-season is providing plenty of spice as Micah Parsons and former teammate DeMarcus Lawrence trade barbs over the state of the Cowboys.
Big CatDeMarcus Lawrence claiming Dallas won't win a Super Bowl is pure rejection and envy
Micah Parsons quote to you said, this is what rejection and envy look like. This is some clown shit. And then DeMarcus Lawrence replied, calling me a clown won't change the fact that I told the truth. Maybe if you spent less time tweeting and more time winning, I wouldn't have left. This league.
Over in the NBA, Max is embracing the dark side of fandom by rooting for a 76ers tank job. With pick protections looming, winning games at this point is actually a loss for the future of the franchise.
MaxThe 76ers tanking this season is the most necessary tank in NBA history
it's also the most necessary tank ever... realistically, we we're trying to get to five. Right. Because if you get to five, then one team can still jump you. Right. And you And we'll still get our first round pick... it's like you have to lose. You have to lose.
Fyre Fest of the Week
Hank’s week went from bad to worse when his building shut off the water while he was mid-workout, leading to a situation involving an un-flushable toilet and an eight-hour wait. This led to a discussion about the physical toll of March, with Big Cat feeling mentally drained just from sitting on the couch.
As golf season approaches, the confidence is already through the roof. PFT brought up a tweet from Hubs about how women seemingly assume all men can dunk, while Hank and Big Cat set some ambitious goals for their first rounds of the year.
PFT CommenterMost women believe that all men are naturally capable of dunking a basketball regardless of size
My fiance just asked me with a straight face: When was the first time I dunked? She just assumed throughout our entire relationship I've been dunking... hubs tweeted this out last night... I wonder how fast she thinks I can throw a baseball... women just think that all men can dunk.
Big CatI will shoot an 84 in my first golf round of the year
I'll shoot 80. I guarantee I shoot 84 first round out this year.
HankI will break 85 in golf by July
Break 85. That's my goal by... By July.
Hopefully the plumbers get to Hank's place before Selection Sunday or things are going to get real ugly.
