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Paul Bissonnette & Ryan Whitney, MNF, CFB And Listener FAQ’s

Wednesday, December 7, 202215 takes

We start with MNF and Tom Brady will never die. Titans fire their GM because AJ Brown lit them up (:06-) plus we talk CFB playoffs and Heisman (-). Hot Seat/Cool Throne (-). Paul Bissonnette and Ryan Whitney join us in studio to catch up on everything hockey, football and more (-). We finish with listener FAQ’s (:23-).

Recap

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Take Slip·Dec 7, 2022
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Big CatBig Cat

Tom Brady will never die

Tom Brady will never die. ... Even when he got the ball back again down seven or down six, you knew he was gonna win the game.

Brady won this game but eventually retired for good after the 2022 season following a playoff loss.
Loss
Take Slip·Dec 7, 2022
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Big CatBig Cat

The Raiders still have a non-zero chance to make the playoffs

The Las Vegas Raiders are five and seven. I didn't realize that they've won three in a row. ... There's not a 0% chance they're not gonna make the playoffs anymore.

The Raiders finished 6-11 and missed the playoffs.
Void
Take Slip·Dec 7, 2022
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Big CatBig Cat

Nick Saban's media tour begging for a playoff spot was pathetic

Nick Saban getting in front of the media and doing his tour where he was like, you know, our team like ask everyone who they'd want to at least play it's us. ... It was pathetic. It was gross to watch to beg.

This is a subjective opinion on Saban's actions.
Win
Take Slip·Dec 7, 2022
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PFT CommenterPFT Commenter

The Heisman committee punished Hendon Hooker for tearing his ACL

I think they are punishing him [Hendon Hooker] for tearing his ACL. ... Obviously the loss against South Carolina, that's, it wasn't good. But you can't, you can't blame Hendon for having his defense get what? 60 points hung on him.

Hooker finished fifth in Heisman voting, just missing the finalist cut, despite leading the nation's most explosive offense before his injury.
Loss
Take Slip·Dec 7, 2022
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PFT CommenterPFT Commenter

Matthew Stafford might be done for his career due to his spinal cord injury

I also think that, I think Stafford might be done. He might be done done for his career. ... whatever injury he's suffered the way that they've been handling it has been really like hush hush.

Stafford returned in 2023 and played at a high level, leading the Rams back to the playoffs.
Win
Take Slip·Dec 7, 2022
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PFT CommenterPFT Commenter

I'm buying Baker Mayfield with the Rams

I actually, I like this for Baker. This, this went about as good as he could have hoped for. ... I'm buying Baker Mayfield.

Mayfield played well enough for the Rams (including a legendary Thursday night win) to secure a starting job with Tampa Bay in 2023, where he made the Pro Bowl.

Hot Seat Cool Throne

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Take Slip·Dec 7, 2022·Hot Seat/Cool Throne
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HankHank

Cristiano Ronaldo is the GOAT

Ronaldo, my goat got benched. People don't like Ronaldo. I don't understand. ... Ronaldo's the goat, Messi's great but Ronaldo greater.

Messi won the 2022 World Cup shortly after this take, largely settling the debate for most fans.
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Take Slip·Dec 7, 2022·Hot Seat/Cool Throne
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Big CatBig Cat

The Office would be canceled by today's standards

Mindy Kaling I guess was interviewed and she was like, yeah, the office would've been like, if they had the office today, it would've been canceled. ... if the office today was made today and it was canceled, like then comedy just truly is dead.

The show remains one of the most streamed series on Peacock and Netflix (internationally), suggesting its popularity transcends 'cancellation'.
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Take Slip·Dec 7, 2022·Hot Seat/Cool Throne
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Billy FootballBilly Football

Chat GPT is going to replace everything

There's this new program called Chat GPT. ... this thing can basically write blogs. ... this thing's gonna replace everything. ... I'm definitely gonna be using this because, yeah, it's just insane.

While AI hasn't 'replaced everything' yet, it has significantly disrupted content creation and SEO, confirming the spirit of the take.

Interview

Win
Take Slip·Dec 7, 2022
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Ryan WhitneyRyan Whitney

Georgia is going to crush Ohio State and Michigan/TCU

I've called the entire season and they're [Georgia] going to crush Ohio State and then they're gonna crush Michigan too. Or TCU all.

Georgia narrowly beat Ohio State (42-41) but absolutely demolished TCU (65-7) in the final.
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Take Slip·Dec 7, 2022
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Paul BissonnettePaul Bissonnette

Connor Bedard is the next Connor McDavid

Connor Bedard is being touted as basically another McDavid. ... he's messy of hockey is the way he's being touted as right now. And I think with the way that the games changes game is changing where it all speed skill, I think that he can come in and be that guy.

Bedard won the Calder Trophy as rookie of the year in 2024 and is considered a generational talent, though still early to rank against McDavid.
Win
Take Slip·Dec 7, 2022
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Ryan WhitneyRyan Whitney

Arbor Jacki is a fan favorite who will stick in Montreal

Arbor Jacki [Xhekaj] and then they call the boys call him wifi... he's come in as a young, this kid was working at Costco last year... defenseman, toughest shit... fan favorite in Montreal who's exceeded expectations.

Xhekaj became a permanent fixture and very popular player for Montreal due to his toughness.
Void
Take Slip·Dec 7, 2022
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Paul BissonnettePaul Bissonnette

Patrick Kane is the greatest American born hockey player

I mean I think he's [Patrick Kane] the best American born player. Me too. Yes. No hands down.

Kane leads all American-born players in playoff points and has 3 Cups; it's a very common pick along with Modano or Chelios.
Win
Take Slip·Dec 7, 2022
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Paul BissonnettePaul Bissonnette

Jacob Chychrun will be the biggest name defenseman moved at the deadline

For trade for defenseman right now the biggest name is Jacob Chychrun and he plays for the coyotes. ... I would say that he's gonna be a big name defenseman that moves at the close to the deadline.

Chychrun was indeed the most discussed defenseman and was traded to Ottawa in March 2023.

Faq

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Take Slip·Dec 7, 2022·FAQ
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Big CatBig Cat

I work 70 hours a week during the fall

I would say 70 hours a week. That doesn't really count like sitting at home watching games 70 hours a week in the fall. But then it becomes a lot less... I love football, but the idea that we could come in at 7 o'clock on a Sunday and be done in two hours [is nice].

Subjective accounting of work hours, but consistent with the show's heavy production schedule in the fall.