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Phil Steele on CFB Betting and Stingray Steve's 2016 Preview
Big Cat and PFT Commenter are still coming to you from Minnesota, where they have officially healed the nation following the Teddy Bridgewater injury. Between planting fake Michael Vick rumors to NFL insiders and meeting Jeff Fisher, the trip has been a massive success for the Milk Boys. PFT even picked up some local knowledge while wandering the state fair.
PFT CommenterThe mosquito is the state bird of Minnesota
State bird here is the mosquito, too. That's the only place you could say that.
The Ultimate Fantasy Football Dilemma
With the season kicking off, the guys addressed a heavy question from an award-winning listener: what is the protocol if a member of your fantasy league passes away mid-season? PFT actually had this happen in a league before, leading to a debate on whether you hack the team to make trades or let the roster stay active as a tribute.
PFT CommenterIf a fantasy league member dies after the draft but before the season starts, their players should go to waivers
I would say if the guy passes away after the draft and before the year starts, his whole team goes on waivers. Yeah, I'd say you do that.
They followed this up with the final Mount Rushmore of the season: Guys in Your Fantasy League. Highlights included "Rule Change Guy," the "Trade Spammer" who tries to give you three bench warmers for Odell Beckham Jr., and the guy who buys the jersey of his first-round pick even if it’s a division rival.
Phil Steele’s College Football Bible
College football expert Phil Steele joined the show to provide the only preview you actually need. He’s not high on Alabama running the table this year, citing a brutal road schedule that should have Nick Saban nervous.
Phil SteeleAlabama will lose at least one game due to a brutal road schedule at Tennessee and LSU
The other top three teams in the SEC are LSU, Tennessee, and Ole Miss, and they play each of those three on the road. So it's a brutal schedule for Alabama... I'm going to say the two toughest ones are Tennessee because Tennessee is on the road... and then, of course, the LSU game.
Phil also went through the major conferences, highlighting why he thinks Urban Meyer’s youth movement in Columbus will eventually pay dividends when the games matter most.
Phil SteeleOhio State will win the Big Ten because they will be experienced by the end of the season
I went with Ohio State. And the reason is when they play their big games... By week 11, they'll be an experienced team. So I think they can win those two games [Michigan and Michigan State] and hence win the Big Ten this year.
When it comes to dark horses, Phil is all-in on the Washington Huskies as a legitimate threat to the hierarchy. He also expects a massive bounce-back in Austin and a potential repeat of history in Iowa City.
Phil SteeleThe Washington Huskies are the #1 surprise team and a dark horse for the national title
My number one surprise team this year is the Washington Huskies... I've got Washington as my number one surprise team this year.
Phil SteeleTexas will be the most improved team in the country and see a massive win total jump
I have Texas my number one most improved team in the country... I think Texas will show a big change in record and have one of the biggest change in win totals this year.
Stark Vegas and Stingray Steve
One of the program's most electric recurring guests, Stingray Steve, called in to preview Mississippi State’s season and the upcoming "Cowbell Yell." Steve gave us a day-in-the-life of a Starkville legend and even performed a live call of the 2013 Iron Bowl "Kick Six" that gave PFT actual goosebumps.
Stingray SteveMy top five teams for 2016 are Alabama, Texas A&M, Notre Dame, Michigan, and the winner of Arkansas vs. Ole Miss
The top five in the countdown was Alabama, Texas A&M, Notre Dame, and Michigan... And then I had Arkansas Ole Miss.
Steve also addressed the recent attempt to catfish him, prompting Big Cat and PFT to pledge their loyalty to him as his personal "junkyard dogs."
Segments and Jimbos
In a classic edition of Talking Soccer, the guys touched on ISIS banning referees, which naturally transitioned into a discussion about the ozone layer. PFT isn't exactly worried about the environment if it means better tans for the fellas.
PFT CommenterThe ozone layer is the most overrated thing in the world; without it, everyone would just be tan and good looking
The ozone is the most overrated thing in the world. Yeah, oh, without the ozone, everybody will get really tan and good looking. Oh, man, wouldn't want that.
Respect the Biz focused on the legendary Jay Mariotti, who went on a Twitter tirade against bloggers. In a move of pure professional courtesy, the guys decided to give Jay a new career path to help him get back on his feet.
Big CatJay Mariotti is the senior Icelandic correspondent for Pardon My Take
Jay, you will be our senior Iceland correspondent. Done... Jay Mariotti has been named senior Icelandic correspondent for Pardon My Take.
Finally, the show wrapped up with a legendary batch of Jimbos. One listener was suspended for a full episode after a graphic story involving the Chicago Cubs, constipation, and an ER doctor. It was a tough way to go out, but as Big Cat said, we have to protect the shield.
If you find yourself dabbing more than 700 times in a single Wednesday, just chill out man.
