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Drew Rosenhaus, Washington Football Team President Jason Wright And Thom Brennaman Does A Call

Friday, August 21, 20209 takes

Thom Brennaman had unintentionally one of the funniest baseball calls of all time ( - ). Caps lose, NBA Lottery and the playoffs are cooking ( - ). NFL Super agent Drew Rosenhaus joins the show to talk about his career, his clients, negotiating with GM's and more ( - ). Washington Football Team President Jason Wright joins the show to talk about his new job, changing the culture in DC, his playing days at Northwestern and whether or not hes a nerd ( - ). Segments include Billy's sheet and Fyre Fest of the week

Recap

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Take Slip·Aug 21, 2020
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Thom Brennaman will lose his job for his hot mic slur

So if you're living under a rock he... had a hot mic situation where he used a homophobic slur and probably is going to lose his job.

Thom Brennaman resigned from the Reds and was removed from Fox Sports NFL coverage following the slur.
Loss
Take Slip·Aug 21, 2020
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The Chicago Bulls will draft Obi Toppin

The Chicago Bulls are going to get Obi Toppin very exciting... I just know from a blogger podcasting perspective when you can say 'ain't no stoppin' Obi Toppin' it pays for itself.

The Bulls drafted Patrick Williams at #4; Obi Toppin went to the Knicks at #8.
Loss
Take Slip·Aug 21, 2020
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The Rockets will win the NBA title because the bubble environment eliminates their weaknesses

I've had a thought bubble in my head that I just think the Rockets are going to win the title just so that we can all discount Daryl Morey and James Harden and be like, that's not real... there's no fans behind the back distract[ing]... no strip clubs inside the bubble. That's a bonus for Harden.

The Rockets were eliminated in the second round by the Lakers.

Interview

Loss
Take Slip·Aug 21, 2020
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Drew RosenhausDrew Rosenhaus

NFL TV ratings will be unprecedented due to fans being stuck at home

I mean, I think the NFL ratings are going to be through the roof and unprecedented based on all the fans that should be watching NFL football coming up here in less than a month.

While viewership remained high, NFL regular season ratings actually fell about 7% in 2020.
Win
Take Slip·Aug 21, 2020
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Drew RosenhausDrew Rosenhaus

Frank Gore will keep playing until every team in the league rejects him

I really did Frank Frank loves professional football. He loves to compete he loves to play. He's a rare competitor. I don't think Frank will retire out of his own recognizance until the [jobs] dried up.

Gore played through the 2020 season, didn't play in 2021, and officially retired in 2022. He did effectively stay until teams stopped calling.
Loss
Take Slip·Aug 21, 2020
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The Washington Football Team should change their mascot to the Red Wolves

If you do change the name, I realize I feel strongly that it should be Red Wolves... The defense could be called the Wolf Pack... I think that dogs in general are criminally underrepresented at the professional level.

The team chose Commanders, though Red Wolves was a finalist.
Void
Take Slip·Aug 21, 2020
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Evanston is the greatest home field advantage at 11:00 AM in sports

I have a long-standing belief that it is truly the greatest Home Advantage in all football... you bet Northwestern 11:00 a.m. because there's teams... who played in bigger crowds than the 11:00 a.m. Northwestern. You catch teams on sleepwalking.

Subjective take about the 'vibe' of Evanston morning games.
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Take Slip·Aug 21, 2020
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I am a massive nerd who embraces the label

I'm very much a nerd and I absolutely embrace that... I mean I have Star Wars socks on right now.

Wright's background (Northwestern, McKinsey, UChicago) and self-admission confirm this.

Fyre Fest

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Take Slip·Aug 21, 2020·Fyre Fest
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Holding a baby is the perfect cover for committing a crime

I think I need to get into a life of crime using my son as like pretty much... a prop... The guy looked at me and he was like 'this guy... is a dad he can't steal.'

This is a comedic hypothetical.