PMT DB
PMT DB
UFC 329 was a roller coaster that ended before the seatbelt even clicked. Conor McGregor’s return was the most anticipated moment in years, but it lasted all of 15 seconds after he blew out his knee. While the internet debates whether he was hurt going in, PFT has a pretty firm theory on how the injury actually played out.
PFT CommenterConor McGregor likely fought on an existing injury and aggravated it during the fight
I think it was probably hurt and probably aggravated it during the fight. Now, would it shock me to know that Conor McGregor tore his ACL in training and then he just pretended that it wasn't hurt? No, that wouldn't surprise me either. But I think it was probably something wrong with it and when he went out there to try to fight on it immediately, just it told him, 'no, you can't do this.'
While McGregor’s future is murky, Big Cat is all-in on the undercard star of the night. Paddy the Baddy was electric, and it feels like a passing of the torch for the promotion.
Big CatPaddy the Baddy is the next star of the UFC
Paddy the Baddy was electric. Paddy the Baddy is the next star of the UFC.
The World Cup of Blue Bloods
We’ve reached the semifinals and it’s a chalk-lover’s dream with Spain, France, Argentina, and England all advancing. England finally looks like they might actually bring it home after beating a Norway team that basically refused to give the ball to the best striker on the planet. PFT was baffled by the lack of service to the big man.
PFT CommenterEngland was the much better team, but Erling Haaland is a one-man squad for Norway
England was a much, much better team. But... that guy that didn't pass the ball to Erling Haaland, give me a break. Haaland, you are a one man team and that's okay.
FIFA is also already looking at ways to ruin the perfection of the tournament by expanding the field. It’s a classic move by Gianni Infantino that feels more about the bottom line than the quality of the soccer.
PFT CommenterThe World Cup being expanded to 64 teams is just a monetization play by Gianni Infantino
He wanted to turn it into American sports and he wanted to use this World Cup to learn how we're able to monetize every single facet of our sports. And the fact that it was somebody whispered like, 'Hey, you know, the NCAA tournament they used to do 64, everybody loved that bracket.' He thought about that and he was like, 'that's a great idea. I think I will, I'll try to do that.'
Tony Romo Joins the Show
Tony Romo sat down with Big Cat and PFT at the American Century Championship, and it was a masterpiece. Despite the guys spending years making fun of his "I don't know Jim!" noises, Romo was a total sport. He leaned into the criticism and explained that his broadcasting style comes from a genuine place of wanting to teach the game to the audience. He even settled a decade-long mystery for Big Cat regarding a certain blank blue hat he used to wear at Duke basketball games—turns out, it was literally a free prop from a Pizza Hut commercial that he just liked so much he kept it for years.
Beyond the humor, Tony got real about the end of his career and the teams that tried to lure him out of retirement. Even though he knew he had more in the tank, it was Cowboys or nothing for him.
I could have played a few more years, but I only wanted to win a Super Bowl with the Cowboys
The only regret I guess I would have is that my job was to bring a Super Bowl to Dallas and I didn't do it... I could go somewhere else and do it... but would that be the same if I went somewhere else and did it? ... Cowboys were home.
He also dropped a massive bomb about his post-playing career prospects. It turns out being one of the smartest guys on the broadcast has led to some major interest from NFL front offices.
I have been offered NFL head coaching jobs by team owners
I've been offered head coaching jobs in the NFL and it's from owners and that's always flattering 'cause they know, you know the game at a high level. So I'm like, I would try and do a little more of this than that.
Who’s Back and Mount Rushmore
Who's Back of the week featured Big Cat preparing for his big 50/50 check at Wrigley and Dak Prescott looking like he’s been training for a heavyweight title fight rather than an NFL season. PFT is worried the extra mass might actually hinder the Cowboys' signal-caller.
PFT CommenterDak Prescott has gotten too muscular and it will negatively impact his ability to play quarterback
I've never seen a quarterback, a good quarterback with arms like that... There's one thing I know about quarterbacks. You want your quarterback to have like almost abnormally skinny elbows and arms.
We wrapped things up with the Mount Rushmore of Guys You Want To See Ride A Horse. It was a visual draft through and through, featuring picks like Danny DeVito and Shaq. However, the biggest realization came during the honorable mentions when Big Cat realized they left an absolute legend off the board.
Big CatAndy Reid on a horse is a massive Mount Rushmore miss
Andy Reid should have been a pick. The more, just think about it, the more Andy Reid on a horse... that is so fucking funny.
If we can't get a photo of Andy Reed in a Hawaiian shirt on a stallion by the end of the year, what are we even doing here?
