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John Fanta on March Madness, Steve Smith Senior’s Wild Weekend, and Why Beans are Woke
Just when you think the sports calendar is slowing down in late February, Steve Smith Senior decides to allegedly rearrange a marching band member's IUD. Big Cat and PFT opened the show by breaking down the incredible social media dump from a disgruntled husband who tagged everyone from the Baltimore Ravens to Yeti Coolers to expose the future Hall of Famer. The texts were legendary, specifically Steve Smith’s use of the word "noted" in response to some very graphic requests. It turns out playing through the whistle applies to retirement, too.
While Steve Smith was dominating the headlines, the guys also touched on the Rams and their near-miss at a Super Bowl run last year. Big Cat is still convinced that Sean McVay had a championship-caliber squad if a few bounces went their way.
Big CatThe Rams could have won the Super Bowl last year if a few things had broken differently
I went away from the playoffs being like the Rams were right there. If a couple things break differently, they could have feasibly won the Super Bowl.
PFT thinks the Rams could look a little different next year, specifically if they can land a younger, cheaper veteran to bridge the gap if Matthew Stafford decides to walk away.
PFT CommenterSam Darnold will take less money to play for the Rams next season
I think [Sam Darnold] probably would take a little bit less money to play for, for Los Angeles than another team if it came down to that.
Ovi and the Yankees’ Beard Policy
Alex Ovechkin is officially on the warpath. After a monster weekend, the Great Eight is closing in on Wayne Gretzky’s record at a pace that has PFT feeling very confident about the Capitals' postseason chances. PFT isn't just predicting the record falls; he’s calling the exact game, and it’s pure cinema.
PFT CommenterAlex Ovechkin will break the NHL goal record this season against the Penguins on April 17th
I think he's gonna do it this year. I think he's gonna do it against the [Penguins] at the end of the season... having him break it right in Sidney Crosby's face would be incredible. It's the last game of the regular season at Pittsburgh.
PFT CommenterThe Washington Capitals will win the Stanley Cup this year
The caps are... legitimately a good team. They've got a bunch of great players... I think it is the caps year. I believe they have the best record in hockey.
In the Bronx, the Yankees are finally relaxing their draconian facial hair policy. Hal Steinbrenner announced that beards are finally allowed, ending decades of tradition. PFT is convinced this wasn't about player comfort, but rather a specific negotiation tactic for a certain superstar.
PFT CommenterThe Yankees changed their facial hair policy specifically for Juan Soto
This might have been part of Juan Soto's contract. What's the free agent class coming up? Maybe there's something there.
John Fanta Breaks Down the Bracket
The face of college basketball, John Fanta, joined the guys to get everyone ready for March. Fanta arrived with the energy of ten men, ready to defend his full-fisted popcorn eating and break down why the Big East might be down, but Rick Pitino is very much up. He’s all-in on the Red Storm making a deep run in the tournament.
John FantaSt. John's can make the Final Four this year
St. John's can make the Final Four and the statistical data backs it up... This St. John's team plays a lot like those Louisville teams [Rick Pitino's]... They are a real threat to make it to San Antonio this April.
Fanta also gave some love to the Big Ten and the ACC, specifically noting that Wisconsin’s recent struggles might actually be the wake-up call they needed. While Big Cat tried to ignore Duke’s dominance due to a weak ACC, Fanta wasn't letting him off the hook, calling the Blue Devils a legitimate defensive wagon.
John FantaWisconsin will bounce back from their loss to Oregon because Greg Gard will rip them apart
Best thing that ever happened to Wisconsin was that [loss to Oregon]... they're gonna go back in the lab. Greg Gard is going to rip his team apart over the next couple of days. Wisconsin can still be trusted.
John FantaDuke is a defensive wagon and a national title favorite
Duke is damn good. They are, they are a spectacular team. They're a wagon defensively... If you force me to take Duke/Auburn or the field today, I would take Duke/Auburn.
Before letting him go, Fanta even took a swing at the coaching carousel. With the pressure mounting in Bloomington, he’s looking at a specific Big 12 coach to potentially lead the Hoosiers back to relevance.
John FantaT.J. Otzelberger will be the next head coach at Indiana
If I had to make a prediction right now, I would say T.J. Otzelberger... I think he makes a lot of sense. I think he's done a phenomenal job at Iowa State... He should be the guy that Indiana pursues the most.
Monday Reading: The Chili Crisis
The show wrapped up with a Monday Reading from Reddit about a man who pranked his "anti-woke" cousin into believing that putting beans in chili was a liberal conspiracy. The cousin, being a man of conviction, immediately threw out years of tradition and a whole pot of chili to avoid being "woke." PFT found himself surprisingly sympathetic to the argument.
PFT CommenterPutting beans in chili is 'woke'
I think I agree with him that beans and chili are woke... it is like Texas chili is just meat... This is like nerfing chili. It's not letting dudes fart. Dudes can't even fart anymore because we're taking the beans out of chili.
As the guys discussed the cousin's digestive health, the conversation naturally shifted to Pug’s alleged lactose intolerance. Big Cat remains steadfast in his belief that the condition is a total myth used to explain a natural reaction to eating too much dairy.
Big CatLactose intolerance is a fake condition that everyone actually has
Lactose intolerant... that's fake. It's as fake as fake gets. No, it's fake. Everyone's lactose intolerant. If I eat too much ice cream, my tummy hurts. Am I lactose intolerant? A little bit probably. So everyone is.
If we lose Hooters to bankruptcy, we lose the last bastion of American culture.
