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Rob Lowe on Parks & Rec, Lakers Glory, and the Hard Knocks Finale
The Cleveland Browns have officially conquered our hearts, and potentially the entire NFL, after the season finale of Hard Knocks. Between the heartbreak of Devon Cajuste getting cut and the weirdly intense scenes of Todd Haley complaining about rap music at practice, Big Cat and PFT are fully bought into the hype.
Big CatThe Browns are going to win the Super Bowl
I don't know if I am just still feeling the high of a Liev Schreiber narrated slow-mo. But I think the Browns are going to win the Super Bowl.
While the rest of the world might see the Browns as a punchline, the guys see a team ready to transcend their history. PFT even argued that this season eclipsed the legendary Rex Ryan Jets era of the show.
PFT CommenterThe Browns season of Hard Knocks was better than the Rex Ryan Jets season
Listen, this is the best season of Hard Knocks. This was better than the Rex Ryan season.
One of the most telling moments of the finale was Hue Jackson’s reaction to the Khalil Mack trade. When a coach like Hue thinks a trade for a generational pass rusher is 'too much' to give up, it’s the ultimate green light for the rest of the league.
Big CatI've never been more confident in the Khalil Mack trade than I am seeing Hue Jackson dislike it
I've never felt more confident in the Khalil Mack trade than I did when Hue Jackson saw the news and was like, oh, that's a lot. That's too many draft picks.
PFT also floated a theory that explains why the Browns have been so bad for so long: they might just be a puppet state for their divisional rivals.
PFT CommenterThe Cleveland Browns are a false flag organization for the Pittsburgh Steelers
I have a long-standing theory that the Cleveland Browns are a false flag organization for the Pittsburgh Steelers. Like, their owner that they have, Jimmy Haslam, is a former Steelers owner. I think that they were just kind of brought back into the league to inflate the Steelers' record artificially.
Hot Seat/Cool Throne
Hot Seat/Cool Throne covered the important issues, ranging from the decline of mayonnaise to Tom Brady's inevitable political pivot. Big Cat came out swinging in defense of mayo, suggesting that anyone who hates the 'creamy spread' is probably projecting some deep-seated insecurities.
Big CatIf you don't like mayonnaise, you are probably homophobic and misogynistic
If you don't like mayo, you're actually, well, and also, you're probably kind of homophobic and a little misogynistic. Because you're just like, your masculinity is threatened by having this creamy, delicious spread just down your throat.
Hank used his Cool Throne to highlight a massive PMT bump for MLB star Christian Yelich, who has been on an absolute tear since appearing on the show.
HankChristian Yelich will win the MLB MVP
It's Christian Yelich since appearing on Pardon My Take in July. He's first in batting average, tied for first in home runs, first in runs, first in RBIs, and first in slugging percentage. Many people are saying he's going to be the MVP.
PFT turned his attention to the Stanley Cup, which is apparently suffering from the Washington Capitals' summer-long bender. Between the keg stands and the Russian celebrations, the trophy’s structural integrity is reportedly at an all-time low.
PFT CommenterThe NHL should outlaw keg stands on the Stanley Cup because they compromise its structural integrity
The NHL is considering outlawing keg stands on the Stanley Cup. That is not fun. The Washington Capitals have done too many keg stands on it, and they've compromised the structural integrity.
Finally, the guys took a look at the sneaker world. While Nike and Adidas deal with various controversies and stock fluctuations, Big Cat sees a clear winner in the marketplace.
Big CatBig Baller Brand is a better investment than Nike or Adidas because it is privately owned
Nike stock down because the Kaepernick stuff obviously, Adidas stock down. You know what stock's not down? Big Baller Brand because it's still privately owned. That's how you do it. Big Baller Brand's about to have a windfall from this.
Rob Lowe Joins the Show
Actor and Hollywood legend Rob Lowe joined Big Cat and PFT for an extended, wide-ranging interview that proved he’s as much of a sports fan as he is a TV icon. He was a great sport about his 2011 'scoop' regarding Peyton Manning’s retirement and leaned into his reputation for being a 'benevolent narcissist.'
Lowe explained his philosophy on sports fandom, which basically involves skipping the misery and heading straight for the trophy presentation.
Rob LoweI like to root for excellence and the inevitable winner
I like the Red Sox and I like the Yankees. I like the storyline and I like teams that are great. I like excellence. I root for the inevitable. My brother Chad is a longtime Browns fan and Bengals fan and he just dwells in his misery. He's the exact opposite of me in that way. I like people who are good at what they do.
As a longtime Lakers fan who lived through the Showtime era and saw the 'baby hook' in person, Lowe had some strong thoughts on the current state of the NBA. Specifically, he’s not a fan of how modern superstars handle the ball.
Rob LoweLeBron James carries the ball on every single possession
I love LeBron, but we used to call carries. He carries on every possession. Every possession. He palms and also he's got that hand out [stiff arm]. So he's allowed to hand check.
When it came to the ultimate 'Who would win?' debate, Lowe didn't hesitate to pick the Shaq and Kobe Lakers over the modern-day Warriors dynasty. His logic was simple: there is no one on the current Golden State roster who wouldn't be turned into a pancake by Shaq in the post.
Rob LoweThe Kobe/Shaq Lakers would destroy the Steph Curry Warriors because no one can guard Shaq
I think that the Kobe/Shaq three-peat team would destroy Steph Curry's team. Because who would guard Shaq? ... If they're going to bomb from outside and beat you, they will beat you, and that's it. But they're not coming inside, so just let them do it. Live and die by the three.
Lowe also got surprisingly candid about the difficulties of being 'intimidatingly attractive' in Hollywood, noting that the industry often struggles to see depth in people who look like they belong on a poster.
Rob LoweYou can't have depth and substance as an actor if you are good-looking or funny
There's a sort of sense that you can't have depth and substance and also be [good-looking]... and it's the same thing with comedy.
He shared a hilarious story about 'fake playing' the saxophone for Bill Clinton and even participated in a table reading from Wayne’s World. Before he left, he revealed his true motivation for wanting to join the Marvel Cinematic Universe—it has nothing to do with the script and everything to do with the chemistry.
Rob LoweI want a movie studio to pay for me to use performance-enhancing drugs for a role
I want to get to a point where I have a studio pay for me to be juiced up with the top doctors with all kinds of performance enhancing... I want to do a Marvel movie so somebody gets me ripped and puts me on drugs that I would never do in my real life.
To wrap things up, the guys looked at Rick Pitino’s latest retirement claims and Jerry Jones' weirdly suggestive comments about selling shoes.
Big CatRick Pitino is finished but not done with coaching
Rick Pitino says in that book, Rick Pitino believes it's unlikely he will return to coaching. He's finished. He has said it himself. He's finished. I think he's finished but not done. It will only take a little bit of time for him to come back. Give him 20 minutes and he won't be finished anymore. He'll be ready to go again.
It’s time to start the garage door watch for the NFL season opener.
