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Ryan Whitney on Playoff Predictions, the Masters, and Going Back to School
The Masters are officially underway, and while Scotty Scheffler is still elite at golf, the real story of the first round involves an amateur named Jose Luis Ballester. The kid decided to treat Rae's Creek like a local dive bar bathroom and capped it off by wearing an Arizona State hat upside down. Big Cat wasn't exactly feeling the 'vibes' of a guy disrespecting Augusta National.
Big CatWearing an upside-down hat at Augusta is disgusting and beneath the tournament
I kind of agree with people who are like the upside down hat at the, at Augusta's bullshit. It's beneath Augusta. Yeah. And his defense, he was probably hammered... I saw the hat and I was like, this is disgusting. You can't do this to Augusta.
PFT was a bit more sympathetic, suggesting that everyone probably pees in the creek and Ballester's only mistake was admitting it. The leaderboard is already tightening up, which means the window for anyone outside the top few spots is closing fast.
PFT CommenterStatistically, you must be in the top six after the first round of the Masters to have a real chance to win
Trent was saying that like, statistically speaking, you basically have to be top six after the first round. Like anyone past that is not eliminated, but almost eliminated.
Hank is, predictably, all-in on the LIV guys, while PFT is rooting for absolute anarchy. Nothing brings the golf world together quite like collective hatred for a specific winner, and PFT has his sights set on one man to bring the chaos.
PFT CommenterPatrick Reed winning the Masters is great because of the chaos and anger it causes
I like it when Patrick Reed wins the Masters because it makes everybody so mad. I like how angry he makes golf people. So I don't like him, but I do enjoy watching the chaos when he does well.
The NBA, NFL Hostage Situations, and Ball-Hawking Greatness
Luka Doncic returned to Dallas and absolutely dismantled the Mavericks, finishing with a 45-point performance that felt like a personal message to the front office. Big Cat had some choice words for Mavs GM Nico Harrison, who apparently couldn't find the courage to sit in his usual seats while the guy he traded away torched his team.
Big CatMavericks GM Nico Harrison is a coward for not sitting in his real seats since trading Luka Doncic
I also was made aware that Nico Harrison has not sat in his real seats since the trade. You fucking coward. Go back and sit in your seats... You can't make that trade. And they'd be like, oh, I don't sit in my seats anymore.
Over in the NFL, the Pittsburgh Steelers are currently being held hostage by a 41-year-old quarterback who isn't even on their roster yet. The Aaron Rodgers drama continues to loom over the AFC North, and Big Cat thinks the Steelers might be waiting on a guy whose best days are long behind him.
Big CatAaron Rodgers is 41 years old and completely washed
He's 40, 41. That's old as fuck. Too old, right? Hank? Yeah. 40 is washed. Whoa. Washed. Aaron Rodgers is 41 years old.
The guys also touched on the Denver Nuggets' weird decision to fire Michael Malone right before the playoffs. PFT made the case that if a coach is on the verge of a historic run, the front office needs to stay out of the way.
PFT CommenterYou cannot fire Michael Malone if he wins two NBA titles in three years
If he then comes back and wins a second NBA championship in three years and your team's never won one before... That is a good thing. Yeah. No matter what like concerns you have about his coaching style or whether it's built for long-term success. If he wins two in three years, you cannot fire him.
Finally, the internet was up in arms over Zach Hampel allegedly robbing a home run from a fan. While the world loves to hate the legendary ball-hawk, Big Cat is standing firm on the side of excellence.
Big CatZach Hampel is the best of all time at ball-hawking and deserves respect for his greatness
Listen, I, I know Zach Hampel's a very controversial, actually, he's not controversial. Everyone just hates him. He's, he's the best to ever do it... When did we stop respecting greatness?... He's literally the best to ever do it. What he does, he is the best of all time at.
Ryan Whitney In Studio
Our good friend Ryan Whitney joined the show for his record-breaking appearance to talk all things hockey and golf. The conversation started with the upcoming international tournaments, and Whitney was quick to point out that a 'best-on-best' tournament feels a little hollow without the Russians involved.
Ryan WhitneyInternational hockey tournaments like the Olympics are not legitimate without Russia involved
The worst part about four nations and the Olympics next year. Do you guys know? No, it's no Russia. Oh. So nothing is really that legit because best on, best on best hockey? Like you need Russia involved. It's just, you know what I mean?
Speaking of Russians, the chase for the goal record is the biggest story in the NHL, but Whitney has a theory that Alex Ovechkin might be a lot closer to retirement age than the official documents suggest.
Ryan WhitneyAlex Ovechkin might actually be 46 years old due to age technicalities with Russian players
The most amazing thing about the Ovy Gold chase is... He could be like 46 years old. Like you never know with Russians. So the fact that he's like, could be a little older is even crazier.
When it comes to the actual playoffs, Whitney is high on the Atlantic Division. He thinks the path to the Cup goes through Florida, Tampa, or Toronto, though he’s still not fully buying the hype around the Washington Capitals despite their regular-season success.
Ryan WhitneyThe Stanley Cup winner will be one of these three teams: Florida, Tampa, or Toronto
Florida, Tampa, Toronto. I'm taking all three Atlantics. I think that the only thing that'll stop that is whoever of those three makes the conference finals might just be beat to shit outta gas.
Ryan WhitneyThe Washington Capitals are not legitimate Stanley Cup contenders despite their record
Why I don't think [the Capitals] are gonna win it... It's kind of just like a gut feeling. I think last year they were so bad and I know it's a different team. I'm like, how would this team be that good the next year? ... I don't really buy [them].
In terms of individual hardware, Whitney thinks the MVP race is closer than people think. While Connor McDavid is the obvious choice for most, Whitney thinks his teammate has been the true engine for the Oilers this season.
Ryan WhitneyLeon Draisaitl is more valuable to the Oilers than Connor McDavid this year
I'm an Oilers guy and Leon Draisaitl has just to me been the best player in the league. The most valuable player of the Oilers McDavid's had this great year still, but not McDavid. And then he's leading the league in goals by a lot.
As for the Big Game, Whitney is calling a heavyweight clash for the Cup, and he’s not picking against the talent in the Western Conference.
Ryan WhitneyThe Colorado Avalanche will beat the Toronto Maple Leafs in the Stanley Cup Final
Stanley Cup finals prediction teams and winner: Colorado. Toronto. Colorado beats him. It'd be an awesome series. Yeah. And, and that's if only I'm saying that is if Florida and Tampa play in the first round.
The interview took a turn when the guys discussed Whitney potentially returning to Boston University to finish his degree. It turns out he's only through his sophomore year, meaning the 'Whit Back to School' content would be an absolute goldmine. He’s also worried about how NIL is changing the college game, specifically for American kids trying to land scholarships.
Ryan WhitneyNIL will cause the best Canadian hockey players to choose college over juniors, hurting American scholarship opportunities
American kids are gonna get shafted scholarship wise because now you're getting the best Canadian kids... now the best Canadian kids will play in those leagues at 17 and 18, and then they'll go to college and then they'll get a payday to go to college. Right. NIL. So a lot of American kids are probably gonna lose scholarships to some great Canadian players that couldn't otherwise come.
Fyre Fest of the Week
PFT had a truly bizarre experience at the gym that involved a guy screaming at him for the simple act of taking a shower in a locker room. Apparently, in this guy's world, hygiene is a choice that reveals your lifestyle preferences. PFT is just looking for some backup from the gym community.
PFT CommenterIt is not gay to take a shower in a gym locker room after a workout
I finally look up, I'm like, is he yelling at me? And he's staring at me... 'bro, what the fuck are you doing? What the fuck is this gay shit, bro, you gonna shower?'... I really do. I love Joey Swoll. Love his content. He's the best. Joey, I need you to weigh in on this. Am I outta line? Should, should. Is it gay as shit to shower after you work out?
Big Cat's Fyre Fest involved heat-induced vomiting in San Antonio and a 15-minute accidental stay in a women’s restroom while watching the Cubs. The show wrapped up with a look at the Barstool Mini Golf tournament, where Hank is currently fighting for his life against the inevitable loopholes that Big Cat and the rest of the office find in every competition.
Big CatIt is impossible to have airtight rules for Barstool competitions because people will always find loopholes
Whenever we do any bar stool competition of any kind, you could spend a year... going through all the plans, the preparations, the rules, everything. Within one hour, one of us will find a loophole and be like, this is bullshit. It's just, it's, it's impossible.
Let's go shock the world.
