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Ryan Whitney and Kirk Minihane on The Masters, OJ’s Death, and Hank’s Fyre Fest
The sports world lost a titan of the 1990s legal system and the 1970s backfield this week. Big Cat and PFT open the show by reflecting on the passing of OJ Simpson. While the juice was loose for decades, the guys finally feel like a dark cloud has lifted from the sports world, specifically for the charitable sector.
PFT CommenterIt is finally safe to donate to cancer charities now that OJ Simpson is dead
The big news is it's finally okay to donate to cancer curing charities now again. Yes. Because now there's no chance that money goes to help OJ.
PFT also pointed out a fascinating statistical anomaly regarding the Buffalo Bills. Since the infamous double murder in 1994, the Bills haven't returned to the Super Bowl. With OJ gone, the curse might finally be lifted for Western New York.
PFT CommenterThe Buffalo Bills have been cursed from returning to the Super Bowl since OJ Simpson committed murder in 1994
I realized after OJ died, the Bills haven't made the Super Bowl since he committed double murder. 1994, the Bills played in the Super Bowl. Summer 94 [the murder happened]. This might be good things for the Bills [now that he's dead].
Big Cat was quick to remind everyone that while OJ the person was a monster, OJ the player was an absolute problem on the gridiron. It’s the classic case of the talent not matching the character.
Big CatOJ Simpson was a significantly better football player than he was a person
Say what you will about OJ. But he was a way, way better football player than person. Absolutely. Not even close. Like 2000 yards in 14 games.
The Masters and Shohei's Millions
The Shohei Ohtani saga took a massive turn with the federal investigation into his interpreter, Ippei Mizuhara. The details are staggering, with Ippei allegedly losing over $40 million. While the forensic accountants seem to have cleared Shohei, not everyone on the show is convinced of his total innocence. Hank is firmly in the camp that Shohei knew exactly what was going on with the action.
Meanwhile, in Augusta, Bryson DeChambeau is back and Scotty Scheffler looks like an absolute machine. Big Cat is already calling it for the world number one.
Big CatThe 2024 Masters feels like it is Scotty Scheffler's destiny to win
Scotty Scheffler does just look like it's a destiny. It looks like he is locked in on all accounts.
Ryan Whitney and Kirk Minihane in Studio
Ryan Whitney and Kirk Minihane joined the show to talk all things Masters, from the champions dinner to the sheer difficulty of walking the course. Kirk, an Augusta historian, isn't buying the Tiger Woods hype this weekend. He thinks the physical toll of the course combined with Tiger's limited mobility will make for a short weekend for the GOAT.
Kirk MinihaneTiger Woods will not make the cut at the 2024 Masters
Tiger's not making the cut this year. I mean, think about the Masters is though... he might. I think Tiger probably 50-50, right?
Ryan Whitney has his eyes on the future of the game. He’s officially all-in on Ludvig Åberg, the Swedish phenom who looks like he was engineered specifically to win green jackets.
Ryan WhitneyLudvig Åberg is a future true superstar built in a lab
This Ludvig guy from Sweden's my new favorite golfer. He's just built in a lab. Perfect swing, stallion, 6'3". I think he's gonna end up being a true superstar.
Kirk also had some tough love for friend of the program Max Homa. While Max is one of the most liked guys on tour, Kirk believes that to win a major at a place like Augusta, you might need to lean into your inner villain.
Kirk MinihaneMax Homa needs to be more of an asshole to win major championships
I do like [Max Homa], but I think he has that Rory disease... He wants to be liked too much. He's a very nice guy. But I want him to be more of an asshole because I think assholes win these things.
Fyre Fest of the Week
The show concludes with an all-time Fyre Fest. Hank accidentally slept until 11:30 AM on a Thursday because his phone didn't charge on his magnetic dock. The guys spent the morning wondering if he was dead, only for him to wander in looking rested and full of anxiety.
Big Cat shared his own personal struggle, admitting that at 39 years old, he has officially lost his coordination and joined the ranks of men who can't go a week without a stain.
Big CatI have officially transitioned into a 'spill guy' who spills on his clothes once a week
I had a great run as a guy who didn't spill on himself... I am now a spill guy. Happens probably once a week. Chips in queso have become the devil. I just end up with a spill no matter what.
PFT wrapped things up with a bold proposal for the future of travel. Despite the historical risks, he thinks we need to get back to the basics of the 1960s.
PFT CommenterHitchhiking should be brought back because it was generally safe
Bring back hitchhiking. Hitchhiking was safe. I feel like hitchhiking got a bad rap because there were a couple serial killers out there. Almost 100% of hitchhikers ended without a serial killer encounter.
If you see a guy with a salsa stain on his hoodie hitchhiking to Augusta, say hello to the guys for us.
