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Coach Rick Pitino In Studio, Duke Is Back To Being The Worst, Russ Wilson To The Steelers, Mac Jones Cut And More

Monday, March 11, 202414 takes

Duke is back to being the worst after Jon Scheyer apologized to fans as they threw shit at UNC. We talk College Basketball regular season finale, Kentucky being dangerous, and white boys having their moment (-). NFL Free Agency has begun and Mac Jones has been sent to Florida. Russ Wilson signs with the Steelers and more (-). We talk some UFC 299 and who's back of the week (-). St John's Coach Rick Pitino joins the show to talk about his career, basketball philosophy, the stalker who has texted Big Cat for 7 years and whether or not we can keep making jokes (-). We finish up with some show schedule announcements on the upcoming 2 weeks and Hank's number 8 Patriot and his moment in the sun in the Dynasty documentary (-).

Recap

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Take Slip·Mar 11, 2024
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Big CatBig Cat

Duke is back to being the worst and perfectly hateable again

Duke is back to being the worst because goddammit, those guys are so hateable and they're right back to where they were. I was nervous... but just that scene choking on senior night against UNC. Those stupid fucking Cameron Crazies that pretend that they're the coolest, best fan base in the world... throwing shit at college players.

Duke's identity as a 'villain' in college basketball is subjective, but their 2024 season did involve several controversies (court storming, tripping) that fueled this narrative.
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Take Slip·Mar 11, 2024
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HankHank

College basketball is better when Duke is the villain

College basketball is better when Duke is the villains. So I'm happy for the tournament. I'm excited. Shut everyone up.

This is a long-standing debate in sports media about whether 'villains' drive better ratings and engagement.
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Take Slip·Mar 11, 2024
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Big CatBig Cat

John Calipari might have a job at Kentucky for life

I think actually Cal is getting ready to... we have it wrong with the hot seat. His team's playing so well and Kentucky's so exciting. He might get like, can you get a job for the afterlife too? Because he has a job for life.

Calipari eventually left Kentucky for Arkansas in April 2024, proving he did not have the job 'for life.'
Win
Take Slip·Mar 11, 2024
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Big CatBig Cat

The 2021 QB draft class might be the worst of all time

We now have though the 2021 draft in record time might be the worst quarterback draft of all time. Trevor Lawrence number one, Zach Wilson two, Trey Lance three... Mac Jones 15. So there's five quarterbacks drafted in the first 15 picks in that 2021 draft, and four out of five of them just three years or in the fourth year will be on different teams.

While 'worst' is subjective, the 2021 class has seen historic turnover, with only Trevor Lawrence signing a second contract with his original team as of 2024.
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Take Slip·Mar 11, 2024
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Big CatBig Cat

Mac Jones has worse vibes than Zach Wilson

I think Mac Jones might have the worst vibes... Mac Jones, like all reports are that he's just been a pouty little bitch. Zach Wilson was a backup quarterback and he should even been playing and he's like 'I'm gonna fucking try my hardest.' I don't know, I don't think it's even close.

Personal 'vibes' are entirely subjective and based on media reports and body language.
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Take Slip·Mar 11, 2024
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PFT CommenterPFT Commenter

Mike Tomlin and Russell Wilson will not get along in Pittsburgh

I'll say this, him and Mike Tomlin are not gonna get along. I just want to call that right now. I think they'll get along for a little bit... and then Mike Tomlin will be like 'this guy's annoying.'

The outcome is pending the 2024 NFL season and reports regarding their relationship.
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Take Slip·Mar 11, 2024
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Big CatBig Cat

Caleb Williams will be a great franchise quarterback for the Bears

Caleb Williams is gonna be really good. He's gonna be really fucking good in the NFL. He's gonna be really good for the Bears. I feel that in my bones... Everyone just chill out. Caleb Williams is getting drafted by the Bears and he's gonna be a franchise quarterback for the Bears.

Pending the start and progression of Caleb Williams' NFL career.
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Take Slip·Mar 11, 2024
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Big CatBig Cat

Anthony Joshua knocking out Francis Ngannou was great for boxing

Anthony Joshua knocked the fuck out of Francis Ngannou and that feels good for boxing... I am a boxing purist in the fact that I want boxers to always beat people who show up... anyone who shows up into a boxing ring with no boxing training, I want them to lose every time.

This is an opinion on the health and credibility of the sport of boxing.
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Take Slip·Mar 11, 2024
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Big CatBig Cat

Matthew Slater is the most 'Patriot' Patriot of all time

Matthew Slater... I feel like I'd never seen an interview from him. It was like this guy rocks. He probably knows everything. He was like the unassuming special teams guy... he's the most like Patriot Patriot of all time probably.

Subjective opinion on franchise identity.

Interview

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Take Slip·Mar 11, 2024
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Rick PitinoRick Pitino

Reggie Bush should get his Heisman Trophy back

The Heisman people will do [it], give that Heisman trophy back to Reggie Bush... there's probably half of those guys that won the Heisman Trophy that got paid amounts of money. He's not the only Heisman Trophy winner that got some benefits for their families.

Reggie Bush did have his Heisman Trophy reinstated in April 2024, shortly after this episode aired.
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Take Slip·Mar 11, 2024
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Rick PitinoRick Pitino

American youth basketball has lost the art of the bounce pass

I've been able to get my team to throw bounce passes... in a radius of six to eight feet, you are not allowed to throw chest passes... it has taken so long because they've grown up without throwing a bounce pass. I don't think it's taught at the AAU level.

This is an expert professional opinion from a Hall of Fame coach.
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Take Slip·Mar 11, 2024
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Rick PitinoRick Pitino

Reed Sheppard is a top 8 NBA pick and reminds me of Rex Chapman

He's tremendous. He's a great shooter, great passer... He's got a big decision to make. He's probably a top eight pick in the draft. He's the closest thing to the Pat Riley days... the closest thing to a Rex Chapman for Kentucky.

Reed Sheppard was selected 3rd overall in the 2024 NBA Draft, making Pitino's 'top 8' projection correct.
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Take Slip·Mar 11, 2024
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Rick PitinoRick Pitino

Purdue will win the National Championship this year

I think Purdue's gonna win it. I remember Tony Bennett lost to the 16 seed... following year won a championship. Purdue last year lost to FDU... I feel that it's their year. I think they're gonna win the national championship this year.

Purdue reached the National Championship game but lost to UConn, making the prediction incorrect on the final outcome.
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Take Slip·Mar 11, 2024
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Rick PitinoRick Pitino

I do not like the current state of free agency in college basketball

I'm not enjoying what goes on right now in college basketball... I may be looking at three guys returning next year and I gotta bring in 10. They all become free agents... it's just not something I like. I think Jay Wright got out of it because of that.

This is a personal feeling and professional critique of the industry.