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Brett Favre on Gunslinging, Deshaun Watson, and Nearly Killing John Madden
College basketball season is officially in the danger zone where every night feels like a fever dream. Illinois went into Ann Arbor and absolutely dismantled Michigan without Ayo Dosunmu, which naturally led to some immediate adjustments to the power rankings. Big Cat isn't waiting for the committee to validate what his eyes saw.
Big CatIllinois is the number one team in college basketball
Illinois is officially the number one team in the country according to my power rankings. What a night in college basketball. They absolutely kicked the shit out of Michigan... I want everyone to understand that the rankings are not predictive. They're reactive. So I reacted to the last week.
PFT has his own unique set of criteria for how the rankings should shake out, specifically when it comes to teams that can't close things out in regulation.
PFT CommenterTeams should drop in the rankings if they go to overtime
The Baylor game, we can get to that in a little bit. But if you go to overtime, I feel like you should drop in the rankings. That should be reflected on the back end.
While the Big Ten continues to beat the hell out of each other, the conversation inevitably turned to the Zags. They look unbeatable, but the guys aren't entirely convinced that dominance in a mid-major conference translates to a smooth run in March.
Big CatGonzaga will probably win the NCAA tournament
And again, I think Gonzaga is, Gonzaga probably will win the tournament. They probably are going to win the tournament, whatever.
The Duke Postmortem and JJ Watt's Desert Journey
Duke is officially on life support, and for the first time since 1995, it looks like Coach K will be watching the tournament from his couch. While Big Cat thinks missing the Big Dance is a disaster for a program of that stature, PFT sees a silver lining in avoiding a potential first-round embarrassment.
PFT CommenterMissing the tournament is better for Duke than losing in the first round
I actually agree with that. I think that not making the tournament is actually way better for Duke than making the tournament and getting skunked in the first round. Just getting, like, blown out.
In the NFL world, JJ Watt shocked everyone by signing with the Arizona Cardinals. After weeks of people tracking his Peloton account and hoping for a reunion with his brothers in Pittsburgh, Watt chose the dry heat and a massive bag of cash. Big Cat isn't buying the "chasing a ring" narrative when there's that much guaranteed money on the table.
Big CatJJ Watt signed with the Cardinals because they offered the most guaranteed money
J.J. Watt is signing with the Cardinals. I just assume it's the most money... it's the most guaranteed money. I know Kyler Murray and all this stuff. I think it's the most guaranteed money and he probably just didn't want to play in the cold.
Even with Watt joining a defense that features Budda Baker and Chandler Jones, the guys still have reservations about the leadership in Arizona.
Big CatThe Cardinals won't be good because Kliff Kingsbury is still their coach
I just, yeah, I, their defense might be better. They still have Kliff Kingsbury as their coach so I don't believe in them.
Brett Favre Joins the Show
The legend himself, Brett Favre, joined the program for an incredible interview that covered everything from his "retirement" sagas to the actual mechanics of being a gunslinger. He addressed his recent comments about Deshaun Watson and whether stars should have a say in personnel moves. Favre admits he didn't have all the facts but still believes there's a limit to player empowerment.
Brett FavreNFL players shouldn't be able to demand trades over personnel decisions
But I don't think a player should be able to demand who they want interviewed or what players they want to pick up or let go. I mean, that crosses the line... I just don't think that it's right for a player to be upset and demand a trade because they didn't interview someone he wanted to interview.
Favre also shared one of the most absurd statistical anomalies in NFL history. It’s a play that perfectly encapsulates the Brett Favre experience: a mistake followed by pure, unadulterated hustle.
Brett FavreI am the only player in NFL history to throw an interception, miss a tackle, cause a fumble, and recover it all on the same play
I catch him, punch the ball out, create a fumble, and recover it all at the same time. I'm willing to bet the farm that I am the only person to throw an interception, miss a tackle, cause a fumble, and recover it all at the same time.
Naturally, Big Cat had to steer the conversation toward the Chicago Bears' eternal quest for a quarterback. With Russell Wilson rumors swirling, Favre gave Bears fans a glimmer of hope that the dynamic in the NFC North could be shifting.
Brett FavreThere's an outside chance Russell Wilson gets traded to the Bears
As we speak, I think there's an outside chance that Russell Wilson could go there [Chicago]. That would be a huge pickup... That would change the dynamics big time.
Hot Seat/Cool Throne and Special Projects
Hot Seat/Cool Throne featured a deep dive into the Nike VP sneaker scandal and the Bears hiring Tom Herman as a "Special Projects" coach. Big Cat, ever the optimist when it comes to his team, views the Herman hiring as a desperate move by a coaching staff on a sinking ship.
Big CatTom Herman joining the Bears coaching staff is like being invited to the Titanic and asking for a first-class ticket
It's really a life comes at you fast moment for Tom Herman... four years ago he was the dream hire [at Texas]. And now he just got invited to the Titanic and he's like, 'Yes, first class, please.' I don't know why you'd want to join this coaching staff... you are signing up for a ship that is sinking.
Finally, the NFL is moving toward a 17-game season, but Big Cat sees the writing on the wall. He knows the league won't stop at an odd number once they realize how much more money is sitting on the table.
Big CatThe NFL will eventually expand to an 18-game schedule
My hot seat is the 16-game schedule for the NFL because it looks like we're going to 17. And my cool throw will be the 18-game schedule because as soon as we go to 17, we're going to go to 18. It's the greatest, like, sleight of hand that the NFL is doing here.
We wrapped up with a very educational Guys on Chicks segment and a reminder from Billy Football that an elephant once died in Maine trying to fight a train.
Stay hydrated and don't take any mid-range jumpers.
