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Creighton HC Greg McDermott, CBB With Mark Titus, Everyone Attacking Take Culture And Hank’s 5th Best Patriot

Friday, February 23, 202413 takes

J.J. Redick created his own full take week and we defend the fans (-). Big Dom was the key to the Eagles and his suspension the reason for his downfall (-). New MLB jerseys are showing everyone’s balls (-). We debut Hank’s number 5 Patriot of the dynasty years (-). Creighton Head Coach Greg McDermott joins the show to talk about their big win over UConn, coaching his son, preparing for March Basketball and more (-). Mark Titus joins us for our college basketball preview, is this finally Purdue’s year, Cal on the hot seat and more (-). We finish with Fyre Fest of the week (-).

Intro

Void
Take Slip·Feb 23, 2024
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Big CatBig Cat

JJ Redick is playing a character on 'First Take' to lean into his Duke heel persona

I do think he is doing a little bit of a bit when he goes on first take, it's the heel in him. If you watch it under the idea that JJ is being like the Duke smart ass, I know more Ball than you, it's great TV.

Subjective analysis of a media personality's performance style.
Void
Take Slip·Feb 23, 2024
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Big CatBig Cat

Matt Eberflus's new beard makes him look like a winning football coach

Matt Eberflus debuted a new beard. He looks totally different. That's good. He looks like a winning football coach now. Tell me that's not a fucking football coach. Now he's gonna win some games.

The Bears did improve in the 2024 season, though unrelated to facial hair.

Eagles Recap

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Take Slip·Feb 23, 2024·Eagles Recap
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Big CatBig Cat

Big Dom's suspension is the definitive reason why the Eagles' season fell apart

The report is essentially that Big Dom was a lot more than just a security guard. He was essentially Nick Sirianni's emotional support animal. And when he got suspended from the sideline, Nick Sirianni spiraled outta control was fighting with players. And Big Dom is the reason why their season fell apart. And I 100% believe it.

While the Eagles did collapse after the Big Dom incident (starting in Week 13 against the 49ers), attributing it solely to a security guard is largely a comedic narrative.
Loss
Take Slip·Feb 23, 2024·Eagles Recap
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MaxMax

Big Dom is the most important person in the Philadelphia Eagles organization

Big Dom is the most important person in the Philadelphia Eagles organization. I think we can all agree on that. He's a leader of men. Big Dom is a leader of men.

Hyperbolic claim; obviously players and coaches are more vital, but the impact was notable.

Mlb Recap

Void
Take Slip·Feb 23, 2024·MLB Recap
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PFT CommenterPFT Commenter

MLB's transparent pants are a clever way for the league to stay relevant

This was smart by the MLB. 'Cause we're talking about him. Way to stay relevant baseball. Just make some shitty uniforms that have everyone's balls showing.

The controversy did generate massive engagement, though unlikely to be the intended goal.

Patriots List

Void
Take Slip·Feb 23, 2024·Patriots List
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HankHank

Ty Law is the fifth-best Patriot of the dynasty era

My number five Patriot of all time... Swaggiest Patriot maybe on this whole list. Ty Law. That's number five.

Purely a subjective ranking of team legends.

Cbb Preview

Win
Take Slip·Feb 23, 2024·CBB Preview
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Mark TitusMark Titus

Every team in college basketball currently sucks on the road

I think I wanna kind of say everyone sucks, but that's not a good way to get people into the sport. Everyone sucks on the road. That's the thing... Home court will lie to you.

Statistically, the 2023-24 season saw an unusually high number of top-ranked teams losing on the road to unranked opponents.
Win
Take Slip·Feb 23, 2024·CBB Preview
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Mark TitusMark Titus

John Calipari is on the hot seat because the 'meme' has become the reality

At some point the meme becomes the reality. I don't think they're gonna fire him. He has a lifetime contract... but Kentucky fans are absolutely ready for a change though. Absolutely. If he fucks this up, he's completely lost the magic.

Shortly after the season ended in another first-round loss (to Oakland), Calipari left Kentucky to take the Arkansas job, effectively resolving the hot seat situation.
Win
Take Slip·Feb 23, 2024·CBB Preview
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Mark TitusMark Titus

This Purdue team is legitimately better and more versatile than last year's squad

I think this Purdue team's better than last year. The guard play has first of all their guards are older. Braden Smith last year was like a game manager more and now he's actually a stud. And then Lance Jones, the kid they got in the transfer portal is fucking awesome. I do think that Purdue is going to make a final four.

Purdue successfully made the Final Four and reached the National Championship game in 2024.
Win
Take Slip·Feb 23, 2024·CBB Preview
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Mark TitusMark Titus

The Mountain West has replaced the Atlantic 10 as the 'hipster' basketball league

The Mountain West has kind of become that... It is has become the league that's like if you don't know what game to watch, just throw on a random ass mountain West game. It's what the A-10 used to be.

The Mountain West received six bids in the 2024 tournament, reflecting its increased stature.
Loss
Take Slip·Feb 23, 2024·CBB Preview
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Mark TitusMark Titus

My 2024 Final Four is Purdue, Houston, Arizona, and Tennessee

I think Purdue is gonna make the final four. I have to trust Houston. Gimme Arizona... and then I gotta ride with Tennessee. Tennessee, I'll take out Houston and put in Butler. No, I'll take Tennessee.

Only Purdue made the Final Four. Houston and Tennessee made the Sweet 16/Elite 8, while Arizona lost in the Sweet 16.
Win
Take Slip·Feb 23, 2024·CBB Preview
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Big CatBig Cat

Dan Hurley is the only coach in college basketball I trust to win a title right now

Who do we trust that's gonna win a national championship this year? Dan Hurley. 'Cause I saw it last year. That's it. That's literally it. These other guys haven't proven they can win.

UConn went on to win the 2024 National Championship.

Fyre Fest

Loss
Take Slip·Feb 23, 2024·Fyre Fest
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HankHank

I will be able to dunk a basketball and hit twenty three-pointers within the next ten months

I'm going hard to dunk... summer, that's exactly my plan. I'm already over leveraged. What if I do both and hit 20 threes? I just have to basically change my entire lifestyle way of thinking and everything.

Hank famously failed to dunk despite months of 'training'.