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Scott Van Pelt Live From Vanny Woodhead

Wednesday, October 18, 201710 takes

The Cubs are in trouble and Gordon Hayward is dead (broken ankle) ( - ). The guys talk about Barstool Van Talk Episode 1 that premiered on ESPN2 ( - ). MLB Playoffs and start to the NBA season. Hot Seat/Cool Throne ( - ). Recurring guest HoFer Scott Van Pelt joins the show live from Vanny Woodhead for an extended interview about how we sold out and what has changed at ESPN plus an update on how he's dealing with twitter trolls ( - . Segments include Trouble in paradise for the Bulls, Explain it to ourselves for Ezekiel Elliot, Mike Greenbergs Dumb Rules, Protect the Shield, and Guys on Chicks.

Recap

Loss
Take Slip·Oct 18, 2017
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Big CatBig Cat

Kevin Durant lacks the clutch gene and cannot win a championship as the alpha on a team

Kevin Durant lacks the clutch gene. Doesn't get the ball off on time. [He will never win an NBA championship] where he's the alpha on the team. Beta ball.

Durant won two Finals MVPs in 2017 and 2018 with the Warriors. While the 'alpha' status is debated due to Steph Curry's presence, winning back-to-back FMVPs generally refutes the idea he couldn't win as a primary producer.
Loss
Take Slip·Oct 18, 2017
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Big CatBig Cat

The Yankees are going to win the World Series because they have 'the look'

The Yankees, I think, are going to win the World Series. I'm actually going to say that right now. I think they have what we call the look. I was going to say the aura, actually.

The Yankees lost the ALCS to the Houston Astros in seven games. The Astros went on to win the World Series.

Hot Seat Cool Throne

Loss
Take Slip·Oct 18, 2017·Hot Seat/Cool Throne
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HankHank

The FBI is investigating Duke basketball

I've heard that the FBI is snooping around, sniffing around Duke.

While the FBI investigation was massive, Duke and Coach K were never formally charged or significantly penalized as a result of the 2017 probe.
Win
Take Slip·Oct 18, 2017·Hot Seat/Cool Throne
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PFT CommenterPFT Commenter

The 49ers are 'cover machines' and I will keep betting on them

My cool throne is, number one, the 49ers for the gambling luck. They've lost the last, what, five games by three points or less? They're cover machines. I'm going to keep riding those Niners.

The 2017 49ers actually finished the season 9-7 Against The Spread (ATS), proving to be a profitable team despite their poor straight-up record.
Loss
Take Slip·Oct 18, 2017·Hot Seat/Cool Throne
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Big CatBig Cat

Philadelphia can't have nice things, so the Eagles' success will eventually fall apart

My hot seat is the Eagles. And this is quick... It just seems like it's too good right now. And Philadelphia can't have nice things.

This is famously incorrect. The 2017 Eagles went on to win the Super Bowl, the first in franchise history.

Interview

Void
Take Slip·Oct 18, 2017
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Scott Van PeltScott Van Pelt

Freezing Reese's Peanut Butter Cups is the best way to eat them

Reese's, put them in the freezer, kids. That's the next level stuff. Everyone knows that.

This is a subjective matter of taste, though widely considered a popular and high-quality way to consume the candy.
Loss
Take Slip·Oct 18, 2017
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Scott Van PeltScott Van Pelt

Maryland football will become a contender in the Big Ten under DJ Durkin

I think if DJ Durkin stays, that there'll be a time not too far from now when not just the Minnesotas of the world that you beat, maybe you can step up. I'm telling you.

DJ Durkin was fired in 2018 following the death of player Jordan McNair and reports of a toxic culture. Maryland did not become a Big Ten contender under his watch.
Win
Take Slip·Oct 18, 2017
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Scott Van PeltScott Van Pelt

I will never do another show with Ryen Russillo

I don't think we're ever going to do a show again. [SVP and Russillo]

As of 2024, they have not hosted a regular show together, though they frequently guest on each other's platforms.

Trouble In Paradise

Void
Take Slip·Oct 18, 2017·Trouble in Paradise
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Big CatBig Cat

The Bulls' practice fight is a result of a failure in leadership from John Paxson

This starts from the top. This is leadership from the top. This is John Paxson, who has famously gotten a choking match with Vinny Del Negro... It's a good culture that the Bulls have.

This is a subjective organizational critique, though the 'GarPax' era is widely remembered for its dysfunction.

Protect The Shield

Push
Take Slip·Oct 18, 2017·Protect the Shield
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Big CatBig Cat

The NFL's ratings decline is a 'fake news' narrative partially caused by warm weather

Ratings are down 7.5%... Fake news, because we watch more than ever... Also, I just want to note this, that it just today felt like fall... You can't fully embrace football when it's 90 degrees.

The ratings dip in 2017 was real and sustained through the season, though the NFL eventually rebounded to record highs in subsequent years.