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Josh Allen and Blake Griffin on Bromance, Bills Super Bowls, and Celtics Rings
Chill Week has reached its glorious conclusion in Tahoe, and Big Cat is already refusing to leave. The vibes are at an all-time high, even if the cast realized they are rookies at this event after being told they were doing everything wrong by the veterans. Between signing autographs for kids who have no idea who they are and avoiding golf cart crashes on the driving range, it’s been the most relaxing week in show history.
Soccer is Saved
The episode kicked off with the massive news that Gregg Berhalter has officially been fired as the USMNT head coach. Big Cat and PFT are convinced that this is the turning point that leads directly to international glory.
Big CatUSA soccer is back and will win a World Cup now that Gregg Berhalter is fired
Greg Berhalter has been fired yet again. We did it guys. Congratulations. USA soccer is back on the map. We're so back now. We're gonna win a World Cup.
While the search for a new coach begins with Jurgen Klopp already rebuffing the initial offer, PFT pointed out that the team needs more than just a tactical upgrade. After watching the chaos at the end of the Uruguay-Colombia match, the standard for "caring" has been raised to a level the U.S. hasn't reached yet.
PFT CommenterThe USMNT will never be great until the players care enough to fight fans in the stands
The United States will never be great at soccer until our players care enough to go into the stands and fight people from other countries. It just means more. That somehow a Malice at the Palace situation... these guys just fucking care about soccer.
The Nike Conspiracy
The guys moved to the hardwood to discuss Team USA’s win over Canada and the drama surrounding Jaylen Brown being left off the roster in favor of his teammate Derrick White. Hank, a noted Celtics fan, isn't buying the official excuses about "roster construction."
HankNike is likely behind Jaylen Brown and Kyrie Irving being left off Team USA
And I do think there is probably some truth to the Nike thing where Kyrie is also, you know, if [Jaylen Brown's] a snub, Kyrie's a snub... They're both very outspoken against Nike. Coincidence? Probably not.
HankKyrie Irving and Jaylen Brown are clearly better basketball players than Derrick White
Obviously Derrick White's a great player... but if we're talking on pure talent, Kyrie and [Jaylen Brown] are better than Derrick White.
Big Cat also looked ahead to next week’s release of EA Sports College Football 25, which he believes will fundamentally change the landscape of the sports summer for everyone in the office and across the country.
Big CatThe EA Sports College Football 25 release will change how everyone deals with the summer
Ea Sports College football's out [next week]... It's the most anticipated video game I think release ever. It's gonna change how summer's dealt with.
Paul Skenes and the $30K Question
There was some genuine frustration over the Pirates pulling Paul Skenes after seven no-hit innings because of a pitch count. Big Cat wants to see history, not a protected elbow, especially when the kid is only at 99 pitches.
Big CatThe Pirates should have let Paul Skenes try to finish his no-hitter despite the pitch count
Paul Skeens threw a no hitter through seven innings... 99 [pitches]. Took him out before he got to a hundred. I get it. But also, fuck that... put 'em out there for the eighth inning. See if he can get out of it in 10 pitches.
In the spirit of being realistic about athletic ability, the guys tackled an internet hypothetical: would you take $30,000 right now or play one week in the Big Leagues? While PFT had some irrational confidence in his ability to stick at DH, Big Cat took the cash immediately to avoid the embarrassment.
Big CatTaking $30,000 is better than playing one week in the MLB
Would you rather get handed 30 K right now or play a week in the big leagues? 30 k all day... If you put me on an MLB team for a week, I think it'd be the most miserable week of your life. Every single play just being a disaster for you.
Mount Rushmore of Sandwiches
This was one of the most contentious drafts of the season. Max went 1.1 with the Cheesesteak, which felt like a home game for him, while Big Cat locked down the Chicken Parm and PFT took the Italian. Hank’s board was shattered early, leading to some "un-chill" facial expressions that Big Cat was quick to point out. Hank eventually defended his honor with a classic pick.
HankIt is almost impossible to get a bad version of a BLT
I'll go with BLT. Classic. Never fails. Some of these sandwiches, you can get bad versions of them. It's almost impossible to get a bad version of A BLT.
As the draft progressed, the debate turned to the superiority of specific club sandwiches and the international market. Hank threw a haymaker at the Turkey Club while PFT tried to introduce some culture to the list.
HankA Chicken Club sandwich is much better than a Turkey Club
I'm gonna go with chicken club. Much better than a Turkey club. Oh, much better.
PFT CommenterThe Banh Mi is the best sandwich in the world
I'm gonna go with it Bon me [Banh Mi] the Vietnamese sandwich. It's so, fuck. I, I think it's rated as like the best sandwich in the world. I read that a couple places... It's awesome. Yeah. It's, I would say it's worthy of a first round grade.
PFT CommenterPimento cheese is an overrated sandwich filling
I think pimento cheese is overrated... The problem with pimento cheese is there's absolutely no crunch or hard factor in there. It's just soft. Just soft.
Josh Allen and Blake Griffin
Two of the show's best friends joined the group together to form a new power bromance. Blake Griffin, currently enjoying retirement, and Josh Allen, looking to take a leap in his golf game, discussed everything from work in the community to the "Last Name Game."
Big Cat set some lofty expectations for Josh’s performance on the course this weekend.
Big CatJosh Allen will finish in the 30s at the American Century Championship
I think I gave you [Josh Allen] in the thirties. [Josh: That means I'm probably shooting anywhere from 75 to 80 all three days.]
Josh Allen showed his ultimate commitment to Buffalo when asked if he would take the "Blake Griffin path" of retiring if it meant his team finally got over the hump.
Josh AllenI would retire from football if it guaranteed the Bills a Super Bowl win
If that's what it took, I would do it. [Big Cat: You guarantee it?] I would do it. I feel like I would have a part whether I played or not.
Blake also addressed his tenure with the Celtics and whether he expects any hardware for the role he played in building the culture that eventually led to a championship this year.
Blake GriffinI do not want a championship ring from the 2024 Boston Celtics
I greatly appreciate that sentiment, but I am truly so happy for those guys and you know, they deserved it. And again, did your part though... but I don't want the ring. I think that that equals no ring.
The show wrapped up with a very emotional Fire Fest where Hank reflected on how surreal his life has become, from the Celtics parade to Tahoe, while PFT celebrated the impending return of his beloved El Camino.
Stay chill and keep the mountains blue.
