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Comedian Tom Segura, Crazy US Open Ending, SCF + Monday Ruling On Billy's Suspension

Monday, June 20, 202211 takes

Wild finish at the US Open and we are sad about Will Zalatoris. Fitzpatrick's incredible shots and the story of his caddy is why we love sports. (-) Stanley Cup Final and the Avalanche are shit pumping the Lightning. (-) Cleaning up the NBA Finals + Skip vs Stephen A. (-) Who's back of the week including PFT's new contract and Joe Biden falling off a bicycle. (-) Comedian Tom Segura joins the show in studio to talk about his new book, the time he found a body, and helping us do the worst of idea weve been kicking around. (-) We finish the show with Monday Ruling about Billy. (-)

Recap

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Take Slip·Jun 20, 2022
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Big CatBig Cat

Will Zalatoris has to figure out his putting based on vibes

I actually afterwards said that Will Zalatoris has to figure out his putting... I do strokes gained by vibes. He missed a big putt. He, I would say he lost somewhere around $50,000 worth of strokes gained for me personally.

While Zalatoris had positive strokes gained putting for the tournament, his stroke is famously unconventional and 'twitchy,' leading to the common perception Big Cat is voicing.
Open
Take Slip·Jun 20, 2022
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Big CatBig Cat

I will bet Will Zalatoris for every Major until he finally wins one

I am now financially and emotionally attached to Will Zalatoris to a level that I will bet him significantly for every Major, until he wins one. And if he just becomes one of those guys that never wins one, well, my kids won't go to college.

Will Zalatoris did eventually win his first PGA Tour event (2022 St. Jude), but as of mid-2024, he still has not won a Major (though he has many top-10s).
Loss
Take Slip·Jun 20, 2022
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Big CatBig Cat

The US Open should only be won by Americans

Not to be xenophobic, but the US Open should be won by an American. So as far as I'm concerned, Will Zalatoris is the champion.

Hot TakeGolfHotSarcastic
The US Open is an open championship for all nationalities, but Big Cat is jokingly arguing for national exclusivity because he lost a bet.
Loss
Take Slip·Jun 20, 2022
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Big CatBig Cat

You shouldn't be able to win a Major while wearing braces

Not to teeth shame, but I don't think you should be able to win the US Open with braces... I'm happy that he's getting his teeth fixed... but in the moment the take was, this is bullshit. Take his trophy away.

Hot TakeGolfFireSarcastic
There are no rules against dental hardware in golf.
Win
Take Slip·Jun 20, 2022
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PFT CommenterPFT Commenter

Matt Fitzpatrick's bunker shot on the 18th was iconic

We got an iconic shot out of it. We got a shot that we remember, the shot from the bunker on 18. That was an incredible, incredible approach that Fitzpatrick hit on that hole.

The shot is widely considered the shot of the year and the defining moment of Fitzpatrick's first major win.
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Take Slip·Jun 20, 2022
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Big CatBig Cat

American sports stadiums need more unison crowd singing

SVP pointed out like we, as Americans have missed, like why did we miss the singing as a crowd phenomenon at sports events? Because it is instant chills no matter what... why did we miss the boat? We need more singing in stadiums.

This is a subjective cultural preference for sports atmosphere.
Void
Take Slip·Jun 20, 2022
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PFT CommenterPFT Commenter

Steph Curry has accidentally ruined basketball for children

I don't like what he's done to the sport of basketball, but I like him... through no fault of his own. He's just, he's all the, every kid out there that doesn't grow... is like, you know what? I'm just going to shoot from half court now... and fun fact nobody's the next Steph.

The 'Steph Curry effect' on youth basketball is a documented phenomenon noted by many coaches and analysts.
Open
Take Slip·Jun 20, 2022
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PFT CommenterPFT Commenter

Skip Bayless and Stephen A. Smith will reunite when LeBron James retires

Eventually they'll get back together. I actually think that they're going to get back together. When LeBron James retires, when he finally hangs up for good, they should do a reunion episode to debate his legacy.

LeBron James has not retired yet. Skip Bayless recently left FS1 (2024), making a reunion elsewhere more plausible than before.

Who Is Back

Win
Take Slip·Jun 20, 2022·Who's Back
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Big CatBig Cat

Dan Dakich's take that the Pacers were wrong to pick Reggie Miller over Steve Alford is stupid

He tweeted interesting Pacers are praised for picking Reggie Miller over Steve Alford in 1987. Yet Pacers have not won a single thing... what we do know is nothing was won with Miller. That's. I mean, that's a, that's a hell of a take... it's a stupid take and we'd debate it.

Reggie Miller is a Hall of Famer and one of the greatest shooters ever; Steve Alford had a very modest NBA career. Most NBA experts consider the Miller pick a grand slam.
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Take Slip·Jun 20, 2022·Who's Back
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Big CatBig Cat

The new NCAA Football video game should be simple for the 'common man'

I just hope they make the game for the common man and not for like the dudes that are playing for like a million dollars... I want it for the regular guy who's going to play, you know, a couple hours at night when they get home from work.

The game (College Football 25) was released in 2024 with a mix of complex new mechanics and classic modes, generally receiving praise for its gameplay.

Monday Ruling

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Take Slip·Jun 20, 2022·Monday Ruling
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Big CatBig Cat

Billy Football has taken his position for granted and needed a suspension

I think Billy is very entertaining... The problem that I see going forward right now is that Billy has taken advantage of this show... and it reached a tipping point... because he didn't come to work. He was drunk and he didn't come to work... he is a weird combination of him kind of being entitled and kind of taking for granted the spot he's sitting in.

Billy was indeed suspended for a month. Whether it changed his behavior long-term is debatable as he eventually left the show in 2023.