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Jay Williams on Coach K, NBA Comebacks, and the Arian Foster Wolf Fight
PFT is reporting live from Las Vegas after witnessing the Rugby World Series of Sevens. While Big Cat is skeptical of anything on NBC Sports Network, PFT is convinced the U.S. finishing third is a sign of total global dominance.
PFT CommenterRugby is already huge in America
I'm going to take you one step further and say rugby is already huge in America. This was the, yeah, we're here. Get used to it.
The Knicks managed to find a new way to be embarrassing this week by banning music and entertainment for the first half of their game against the Warriors. They claimed it was to honor the "pure" game, but it just resulted in everyone playing like they were in a library. Big Cat, who had the over, was understandably livid about the lack of rhythm.
Big CatMusic and atmosphere in NBA arenas directly affects player rhythm and pace
It was like the sloppiest game ever, and that's not just because the Knicks are always sloppy, but it was like no one could get a rhythm... Then they put the music on in the second half, and the pace picked right up, and they almost hit the over... So it was clear that the music did actually affect the players.
PFT thinks the whole experiment just proved why the NBA needs the bells and whistles to keep people from realizing how many breaks there are, unlike the non-stop action of an NFL broadcast.
PFT CommenterBasketball is a 'candy-ass sport' because players require music and atmosphere to find a rhythm
See, this is why basketball is like a candy-ass sport. You need all these little distractions and stuff because there's so many breaks in the action. It's not like a nonstop thrill ride like the NFL is where you don't need any commercials or music playing or replays or anything like that.
The Wolf vs. The Vegan
Arian Foster captivated the internet by claiming he could kill a wolf with his bare hands. While the world points out his history of soft tissue injuries, Big Cat and PFT broke down the tale of the tape. Big Cat is surprisingly on team Foster here, mostly because wolves lack the evolutionary advantage of opposable thumbs.
Big CatI could easily kill a wolf one-on-one with my bare hands
I would be able to take a Wolf one-on-one... His point is exactly right. Wolves don't have thumbs. People forget that. So I would just grab the wolf's little neck and snap that thing. Wolf wouldn't even know what hit him. I'd take a dog treat and be like, here, wolf, have a dog treat, and then boom, strangle it.
PFT, however, thinks the wolf has the psychological edge. Since Arian Foster is an outspoken atheist, he has way more to lose in a life-or-death struggle than a predator that doesn't worry about the afterlife.
PFT CommenterA wolf has the advantage over Arian Foster because as an atheist, Foster is more afraid of death than the wolf is
I think the wolf has the advantage because a wolf doesn't care if it lives or if it dies. And an atheist, actually, that's all they care about is whether they live or die because they know that after they're dead, they're not going – they're dead forever. A Christian, they're fine with dying because they'll be like, hey, I'm going to heaven. Tebow would kick the shit out of a wolf.
Combine Szn and Who's Back
The NFL Combine gave us a new hero in John Ross, who broke the 40-yard dash record but turned down a private island because he can't swim. PFT thinks it's time for a formal passing of the torch regarding nicknames.
PFT CommenterJohn Ross should officially inherit Chris Johnson's 'Fast Chris Johnson' nickname after breaking his 40-yard dash record
I also think that Chris Johnson should be forced to give up the nickname Fast Chris Johnson, the best nickname maybe in the history of sports, and give it to John Ross.
We also saw the return of the legend himself, Jim Tomsula. He’s back with the Redskins, screaming at defensive linemen and looking aerodynamic after shaving his mustache. Speaking of Cleveland, Mitchell (formerly Mitch) Trubisky is making waves by actually wanting to play for the Browns. PFT thinks the hometown hero angle is a foolproof plan for success in Ohio.
PFT CommenterHometown saviors always work out well for the Cleveland Browns
He said that he would go play in Cleveland. He's a hometown kid. We all know that hometown quarterbacks work out really well for Cleveland. They're always saviors.
Jay Williams Joins the Show
Duke legend Jay Williams stopped by the office to talk about his new book, *Life Is Not An Accident*. He didn't hold back, opening the interview by discussing the grueling recovery from his motorcycle accident, including a year where his pelvic injuries meant things weren't working downstairs.
He gave us some incredible insight into playing for Coach K, confirming that the "choir boy" image is a total myth and that K has been banning players from the locker room long before it became a Twitter story. Jay also touched on why Duke is always so polarizing, noting that the guard-heavy philosophy comes straight from the top.
Jay WilliamsDuke runs a guard-dominated offense because Coach K loves having the ball in guards' hands
Duke is a dominated guard offense. It's naturally what it is. K loves for the ball to be in the hands of guards. You see that with Luke Kennard, Grayson Allen, guards from the past as well... it's never been a staple of Duke to throw the ball down low and the big guy's going to get you 25 and 10. That's never been who they've been offensively.
Despite the injuries that ended his career early, Jay still plays with pros at Chelsea Piers and hasn't lost his confidence. He believes he could still contribute at the highest level if given the chance.
Jay WilliamsI could still average 10 points and 5 assists in the NBA right now
I still play with pros all the time. There's moments where you watch guys who just got paid $60, $70, $80 million for having marginal numbers where I'm not going to sit there and tell you, I feel like I can get nine or ten points a game in the league. I feel like I can get four or five assists in a game.
With March Madness around the corner, we got some early bracket advice. Jay is high on the Jayhawks' consistency but thinks a specific matchup could be their undoing.
Jay WilliamsKansas is the most consistent team in the country, but I would pick Purdue to beat them in the tournament
I'm saying Kansas. See, I think Kansas is the most consistent team in the country. But if they get matched up against Purdue, I'll probably take Purdue in that ballgame. Because [Kansas has] no inside presence. That actually is really dumb of me to do because it is all about the matches.
Air Travel and MJ
The show wrapped up with a debate on plane etiquette after Jim Harbaugh was spotted wearing cleats on a charter flight. Big Cat defended his right to be comfortable at 30,000 feet, even if it means his shoes come off.
Big CatIt is perfectly acceptable to take your shoes off on a cross-country flight
I always take my shoes off when I'm sitting on a very long flight, and I know my socks are clean... i don't care it's okay travel i've always said travel is one of those things where you just put your head down you worry about yourself don't don't look up if you want to take your shoes out that's fine
PFT disagreed on the shoes but did highlight the one true benefit of landing after a long-haul flight.
PFT CommenterThe most satisfying fart in life is when you get off a plane after holding it in the whole time
The two most satisfying farts that you can ever have. Number two is after a date, right? The girl gets out of the car and you rip it. Number one is when you get off of a plane and you've been holding it in the whole time.
Finally, Big Cat issued a PSA to stop making fun of Michael Jordan's "the ceiling is the roof" comment. If MJ says the ceiling is the floor, then you better start walking on the lights, because the GOAT is never wrong.
Big CatMichael Jordan could still average 15 points and 5 assists in the NBA right now
I don't want to say it, but I think he knows that I know that he knows he could probably still drop like 15 with maybe five assists a night in the NBA.
Respect the biz, and we'll see you in Vegas.
