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Metta World Sandiford on Malice at the Palace, Usain Bolt, and Week 8 Picks
Aaron Rodgers continues to haunt Big Cat’s dreams after a wild Thursday Night Football finish that saw the Cardinals lose their undefeated status. Between A.J. Green forgetting to look for a pass and Kyler Murray’s late-game decision-making, the guys had plenty to chew on. PFT didn't hold back on the Cardinals' signal-caller, questioning if the "short king" hype has blinded people to some questionable toughness.
PFT CommenterKyler Murray is a soft football player who gets leniency because he is a 'short king'
The story out of Glendale tonight, I think is that Kyler Murray is soft. This is soft football player. I haven't heard anybody drop the S bomb on him. I think he gets a lot of leniency because he's a short king. And I actually just think that he's a little bit soft.
The show also took a serious turn to address the Blackhawks' sexual assault case and the league's failure to protect Kyle Beach. Big Cat emphasized that in high-intensity sports, people often push human issues aside to win, and the resulting cover-up is a total embarrassment for the franchise. Switching to the diamond, the World Series vibes are trending downward for Atlanta after Charlie Morton’s fractured fibula.
Big CatThe Braves will not win the World Series without Charlie Morton
Charlie Morton breaking his leg, unbelievable performance fact that he kept pitching... It's going to be very tough for the Braves to win this world series without their number one. And that sucks. I do not think the Braves are gonna be able to survive without Charlie Morton.
Week 8 Preview and Picks
Turning to the weekend slate, the guys looked for value in a week filled with big spreads. Big Cat is surprisingly high on the Vikings, arguing that their record doesn't reflect how close they've been to elite status this year.
Big CatThe Minnesota Vikings would be 5-1 right now if not for a couple of fluke plays
The Vikings... I hate doing the like, oh, they should've could've woulda, but they really did play... they really could have beaten the Cardinals and the Bengals... they were a fucked up fumble and a misfield goal against the Cardinals away from being five and one.
While PFT and Big Cat prepare for the inevitable chaos of the AFC South, they noticed a recurring theme in the schedule. It feels like we see the same divisional matchups on a loop every single October.
PFT CommenterThe Titans and Colts feel like they play five times every year
The Titans and Colts... it feels like they play five times every year. Kind of like Portland and Seattle and MLS. I feel like every time I turn on my TV... it's the fucking Timbers in the Seattle football team.
In a move that shocked the room, Big Cat admitted he is officially back in on a former MVP candidate. Despite the injury history and the occasional head-scratching interception, he's buying the comeback narrative in Indy.
Big CatI am officially buying back in on Carson Wentz being an elite quarterback
I'm starting to buy back in on Carson Wentz... I'm very confident in the Colts this week because I think Carson Wentz is back to being Carson Wentz of 2017, 2018, whatever that was.
Billy Football is keeping it simple with his lock of the week, backing the Bills to absolutely steamroll the Dolphins.
Billy FootballThe Bills will cover -14 against the Dolphins
Bills minus 14 covering against Dolphins.
Meanwhile, PFT is looking at the coaching matchup in Detroit. He’s putting his faith in Dan Campbell’s grit over Nick Sirianni’s analogies about flowers and fertilizer.
PFT CommenterThe Detroit Lions will beat the Philadelphia Eagles because Dan Campbell will 'take a shit' on Nick Sirianni's brain
I agree with you, Hank. I think the Lions are going to win outright... I'm strictly viewing this game as a matchup between Dan Campbell and Nick Sirianni. And I feel like Dan Campbell just takes a shit all over Nick Sirianni's brain.
Big Cat is also backing the Saints to keep it close against Tom Brady, citing New Orleans' historical success as an underdog.
Big CatThe New Orleans Saints will cover the spread (+5.5) against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers
I'm taking the Saints plus five and a half. I think this game is gonna be close... I just think the Saints' defense will keep it close. Also... Saints are seven and one straight up and 7-1 as an underdog against a spread in the last three years.
Metta World Sandiford on the Malice and the Mamba
Metta World Sandiford joined the show to discuss his new podcast and reflect on a career that was as productive as it was polarizing. Naturally, the Malice at the Palace came up, and Metta provided a perspective that rarely got airtime in 2004. He remains firm that the narrative shifted too much blame onto the players when the fans were the true catalysts.
Metta World SandifordThe Malice at the Palace was started by the fans, not the players
Ben Wallace had nothing to do with the malice in the palace. You know what I'm saying? Ben Wallace had that happens all the time where a player fights a player, the fans started the Malice in the Palace... I wasn't okay with taking the full blame, you know, I, I wasn't okay with that.
When asked about the toughest players he ever had to lock down, Metta gave a masterclass in basketball history. While he fought battles with Kobe and LeBron, the original GOAT still holds the top spot for him.
Metta World SandifordMichael Jordan was the toughest player I ever defended
If I go on order of the toughest guys I've defended, and this is going to put, this is going to answer your question. The obvious would be first like Michael Jordan was the hardest guy. I haven't seen defended then as a tie between Kobe and LeBron, and then next would be Richard Hamilton.
He also gave a shout-out to Rip Hamilton for being a nightmare assignment for a completely different reason. It wasn't about power or verticality; it was about the pure conditioning required to keep up with a guy who refused to stand still.
Metta World SandifordRichard Hamilton was an exceptionally difficult defender assignment because he never stopped running
Richard Hamilton was hard because all he's doing is running the whole time. So I'm not a shooting guard, but I often guard the best players whoever's doing work... rip Hamilton, all he doing is running the whole time. And that's extremely tiring... He separates so well once at the point of the screen, he's gone. And it's so hard to keep up with.
Metta also opened up about his mental health journey and the physical toll of the game. He revealed that his competitive drive led to a major health mistake during the Lakers' playoff runs, one that ultimately altered the end of his career.
Metta World SandifordComing back from a meniscus tear in five days was the dumbest mistake of my career
I tear my meniscus takes about six weeks to come back... I come back in five days... dumbest, dumbest mistake of my life in terms of my career came back too early. I didn't hurt myself, but I was receiving a lot of fluid in my knee. So I had to keep draining the fluid.
The Fastest Man Alive
Usain Bolt stopped by to talk about his initiative with Sprint Ray to bring dental care to Jamaica, but the conversation quickly shifted to his legendary speed. Bolt thinks the limits of human performance haven't been reached yet, suggesting that a sub-nine-second 100-meter dash is only a matter of time.
Usain BoltA human will eventually break the nine-second mark in the 100-meter dash
You never know. You know what I mean? For me, the possibility... now even our babies actually came out with new slides that helps you to actually run faster. So you never know what's next... Maybe one of my sons has [already been born].
Bolt also teased what could have been in another sport. While the speed would have been a cheat code on the gridiron, the physical danger of the NFL was enough to keep the world's fastest man on the track.
Usain BoltI would have been an elite wide receiver in the NFL
When they approach every brass, I was like, nah, I'm good... I am trying to get my knees blown out or anything. [But] I would still be fast, you know? So it's just running around the apartment, but still smoke anybody.
To wrap things up, the guys asked Bolt to settle the greatest soccer player debate. As a Manchester United fan, Bolt’s allegiance was never in doubt, even if Big Cat tried to steer him toward Messi.
Usain BoltCristiano Ronaldo is the greatest soccer player of all time
Who is your goat in soccer? [Bolt]: Cristiano Ronaldo... from my experience from very far... Madrid, plus I know Manchester... Tom Brady proved to the world he's the one. Ronaldo proved he's the one.
The show ended with Fyre Fest of the Week, featuring Hank’s war with mother nature and Billy’s disastrous attempt to film a Pixar-themed mini-golf video at a course designed for four-year-olds.
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