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Booger McFarland, MNF Recap, Playoff Baseball Is Here, College Football + FAQ’s

Wednesday, October 2, 202418 takes

Playoff baseball is here and the Mets may be a team of destiny. Tigers win with their hoss Tarik Skubal, Orioles bad luck continues and we find a new website to grade fan experiences (-). RIP Dikembe Mutombo and Pete Rose (-). Monday Night Football had two very different games and the Lions looked awesome while the Dolphins are a bummer (-). We talk College Football (-). Hot Seat/Cool Throne (-). Booger McFarland joins the show to talk ball, quarterback play, building a culture in football and more (-). We then finish with listener submitted FAQ’s (-).

Recap

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Take Slip·Oct 2, 2024
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Big CatBig Cat

The New York Mets might be a team of destiny

The New York Mets might be a team of destiny. They have the omg that they're running around the rallying cry they have... the Mets might be a team of destiny.

The Mets made a deep postseason run to the NLCS, defying expectations after a poor start to the season, confirming the 'destiny' narrative for most of October.
Win
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MaxMax

I have zero confidence in the Phillies beating the Mets in the NLDS

I wanted nothing more than to play any team but the Mets going into yesterday and like the way everything has gone in the past two days, it's like I have zero confidence in that series.

Max's lack of confidence was justified as the Mets defeated the Phillies in the NLDS 3-1.
Win
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Big CatBig Cat

Tarik Skubal will win the Cy Young

Tarik Skubal, who's a Cy Young, shout out... he's gonna win it. I bet it instantly... he's gonna win the Cy Young. He was an absolute beast.

Tarik Skubal won the 2024 American League Cy Young Award unanimously.
Push
Take Slip·Oct 2, 2024
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PFT CommenterPFT Commenter

The Seattle Seahawks are actually a good team despite their loss to the Lions

I think the Seahawks are not bad. I think on the contrary. I think the Seahawks are good. They had the most first downs in NFL history in a loss last night.

The Seahawks finished with a winning record but were inconsistent throughout the season, missing the playoffs in a tough NFC West.
Loss
Take Slip·Oct 2, 2024
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Big CatBig Cat

I am nervous Mike McDaniel might lose the Dolphins locker room

Is Mike McDaniel coaching for his job? I mean, his job is to coach... I am nervous about the locker room for McDaniel. It's a fair criticism.

The Dolphins struggled significantly without Tua but remained competitive once he returned, and McDaniel was not fired.
Open
Take Slip·Oct 2, 2024
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Big CatBig Cat

The Baltimore Ravens can win the Super Bowl this year

I believe in the Ravens potentially winning a Super Bowl this year. I actually think they absolutely could.

The Ravens are a top seed in the AFC and a favorite to reach the Super Bowl as of the end of the regular season.

Hot Seat Cool Throne

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Take Slip·Oct 2, 2024·Hot Seat/Cool Throne
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HankHank

Christian McCaffrey might retire due to his Achilles injuries

The walls at Barstool Sports have been saying... Christopher McCaffrey might retire. Double Achilles tendonitis is not good... he's definitely not gonna play this season.

McCaffrey did not retire; he returned to play for the 49ers in November 2024.
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Take Slip·Oct 2, 2024·Hot Seat/Cool Throne
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Big CatBig Cat

Adam Schefter will become the Ultimate Insider covering both NFL and NBA

Adam Schefter could be a candidate to replace Woj... In this scenario, Schefter would cover both the NFL and NBA as what a source called the Ultimate Insider... there's nothing you can do when someone says, Hey, you wanna be the ultimate insider?

ESPN eventually hired Shams Charania to replace Woj as the lead NBA insider, not Schefter.

Interview

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Take Slip·Oct 2, 2024
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Booger McFarlandBooger McFarland

The Washington Commanders are currently the best team in the NFC East

The Washington Commanders look like the best team in the NFC East right now. Dallas can't get out of their own way... and the Giants are the Giants. Jayden Daniels looks to be not just the best rookie quarterback, he's among the top 15 quarterbacks in football.

The Commanders had a strong season and remained in the playoff hunt, but the Eagles eventually reclaimed the top spot in the division standings.
Open
Take Slip·Oct 2, 2024
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Booger McFarlandBooger McFarland

The 49ers can win the division but cannot win the Super Bowl without Christian McCaffrey

They can win the division without McCaffrey. They can't win a Super Bowl without him.

The 49ers' season ended in disappointment, and McCaffrey's health was a major factor, though they did get him back.
Win
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Booger McFarlandBooger McFarland

Sam Darnold's success in Minnesota is here to stay

What I've seen from Sam Darnold makes me believe that I think it's here to stay as long as that pairing [with Kevin O'Connell] is there... he's seen the light.

Darnold led the Vikings to a successful playoff berth and played well for the duration of the 2024 season.
Void
Take Slip·Oct 2, 2024
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Booger McFarlandBooger McFarland

College kickers miss big kicks because they are mentally weak

My theory is this, is that football players... develop mental toughness. Kickers don't do that. Kickers... are not mentally tough. And so when you get in those pressure moments, they haven't been mentally hardened... I just think kickers are mentally weak man.

This is a subjective assessment of a position group's psychology.
Open
Take Slip·Oct 2, 2024
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Booger McFarlandBooger McFarland

Jalen Milroe will be a first-round pick in the NFL Draft

Don't be surprised if he's [Jalen Milroe] a first round pick at quarterback. If you would've said that a year ago... people would've said you're crazy.

Milroe's draft stock fluctuated late in the season, but he is considered a top QB prospect for the 2025 draft.
Loss
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Booger McFarlandBooger McFarland

Texas and Alabama will play in the College Football National Championship

College Football national championship game. I'm going to go Texas versus Alabama.

Alabama suffered multiple regular season losses and did not reach the championship game. Texas made the playoff.
Open
Take Slip·Oct 2, 2024
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Booger McFarlandBooger McFarland

The Detroit Lions will win the Super Bowl over the Baltimore Ravens

Super Bowl. I'm going to go Detroit versus Baltimore... I think Detroit wins it all this year.

Both teams are heavy favorites in their respective conferences entering the playoffs.
Loss
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Booger McFarlandBooger McFarland

The Philadelphia Phillies will defeat the New York Yankees in the World Series

World Series? I think the Philadelphia Phillies are the best team... Philly's over Yankees.

The Phillies were eliminated in the NLDS by the Mets. The Yankees reached the World Series but lost to the Dodgers.

Other

Void
Take Slip·Oct 2, 2024
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Big CatBig Cat

Pete Rose should be in the Hall of Fame

I'm a believer that he [Pete Rose] should be in the Hall of Fame because I think the Hall of Fame should have everyone in it... Tell the whole story of baseball steroids, guys. Pete Rose, everything. He should have been in the Hall of Fame.

This is a subjective opinion on how a Hall of Fame should be curated.
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PFT CommenterPFT Commenter

Travis Hunter is the best college football player I've ever seen

He is the best football player in the country... Travis Hunter. Travis Hunter deserves the respect. He might be the best college football player I've ever seen.

While subjective, Hunter's historic season earned him the Heisman Trophy, validating PFT's extreme praise.