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Wisconsin's Ethan Happ, CBB With Fran Fraschilla, And Zion Is Back

Friday, March 15, 201915 takes

Cleaning up NFL Free Agency. Kevin White goes to the Cardinals, Blake Bortles cut, and the Giants continue to make more sense (-). Zion Williamson is back (we taped early would be a real shame if he got hurt again) and we do the bracket of horniest dudes (-) Wisconsin Basketball Star Ethan Happ joins the show to talk about March Madness, fixing his free throw woes, and does Brad Davison practice charges in practice (-). ESPN's Fran Fraschilla joins the show to give you some dark horse March Madness picks, what to expect from the Big 12 tournament, and whether or not Zion made the right decision (-). Segments include Kings Stay Kings for James Dolan,(-) It's Louisiana who cares, (-) high idea that will revolutionize car services and FAQ's (-)

Recap

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Take Slip·Mar 15, 2019
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PFT CommenterPFT Commenter

Josh Rosen should be eligible for Rookie of the Year in 2019

Josh Rosen or maybe Kyler Murray throwing a rookie connection. Yes, Rosen is absolutely, he should be eligible for Rookie of the Year next year.

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Players cannot be eligible for Rookie of the Year twice in the NFL.
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Take Slip·Mar 15, 2019
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PFT CommenterPFT Commenter

John Elway has figured out that his draft mistakes were caused by quarterbacks being too young

So I think Elway's figured it out. So he's learned from his mistakes. He's getting all these tall quarterbacks that aren't very good, but the problem is he's drafting them. So he's had such a terrible record in the draft that he's figured out that the problem is that they were too young.

The Flacco era in Denver was a disaster, and Elway's struggle to find a QB continued until he eventually stepped back from GM duties.
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Take Slip·Mar 15, 2019
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Big CatBig Cat

You cannot actively tank in the NFL because players won't buy in

I actually think the NFL, you can't really actively tank. You can't say before the season we are trying to lose because it's such a hard league to stay in for the players. And if the players know that, it's all going to fall apart very quickly.

This is a subjective organizational philosophy debate, though many analysts agree NFL players rarely tank due to short career spans and non-guaranteed contracts.
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Take Slip·Mar 15, 2019
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PFT CommenterPFT Commenter

The Giants will not draft Dwayne Haskins because it would undermine Eli Manning's confidence

What I see them doing, I don't see them going for Dwayne Haskins. I feel like in Gettleman's mind, that would undermine Eli's confidence in himself.

The Giants did pass on Haskins, choosing Daniel Jones with the 6th overall pick in 2019.
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Take Slip·Mar 15, 2019
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HankHank

Basketball players just need to play basketball, regardless of injury risk

This is basketball. It's not football. It's not any of these other sports. Like, basketball players need to play basketball... LeBron, that's what all these players, even Blake Griffin said it himself. You have to play to play. It sounds dumb saying it out loud. You've got to play.

While tautological, this is Hank's sincere philosophy. Zion did return for the tournament.

Interview

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Take Slip·Mar 15, 2019
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Ethan HappEthan Happ

Michigan's student section is the toughest and most ruthless in the Big Ten

Probably Michigan State. They're kind on top of you at the court. Or Michigan. Michigan, the fans are – I don't know what it is about their student section, but they're, like, ruthless. Like, they'll talk about my mom. They'll talk about acne. They'll talk about whatever it is, just to try and get into my skin.

Personal player experience is subjective.
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Take Slip·Mar 15, 2019
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Big CatBig Cat

Ethan Happ will never miss another free throw if he thinks the word 'wet' before shooting

I need you to when you get to the free throw line just say in your head wet right before you shoot just go wet and it just like it will change everything... You actually will not miss another free throw for the rest of the season. Isn't that wild?

Ethan Happ continued to struggle from the free throw line. In the 2019 NCAA tournament game vs Oregon, he went 0-for-2.
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Take Slip·Mar 15, 2019
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Fran FraschillaFran Fraschilla

Zion Williamson is the closest thing to LSU-era Shaquille O'Neal in terms of physical dominance

I've never seen anything like him. The closest thing I can remember to Zion is when Shaq played at LSU. And not in terms of how good a player he is, but just the cartoon character nature of this kid's physical dominance.

This is a subjective scouting comparison.
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Take Slip·Mar 15, 2019
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Fran FraschillaFran Fraschilla

Nike will sign Zion Williamson to a $75M-$100M deal because of his marketing potential

I think Nike's going to sign him to a $75 million to $100 million deal because, A, they owe it to him, but, B, this kid's going to sell sneakers... I guarantee you when he's in the NBA, they're going to double stitch those bad boys.

Zion signed a 7-year, $75 million deal with Jordan Brand (Nike) in July 2019.
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Take Slip·Mar 15, 2019
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Fran FraschillaFran Fraschilla

Duke will not advance past the Elite Eight if Zion Williamson doesn't play

No. No, I don't. I think this kid is so dominant, guys, that if the world was fair, and it may still happen, but I would vote for him... National Player of the Year.

Zion played, and Duke still failed to advance past the Elite Eight.
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Take Slip·Mar 15, 2019
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Fran FraschillaFran Fraschilla

Ja Morant is the second-best player in the 2019 NBA Draft and an electric passer

I think he's the second-best player in the draft... This kid is unique because he, I got to say it the right way, he's Trey Young with more athleticism... I'd be shocked if he doesn't go two.

Ja Morant was selected 2nd overall in the 2019 NBA Draft.
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Take Slip·Mar 15, 2019
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Fran FraschillaFran Fraschilla

Florida State is a March Madness dark horse because of their incredible length

One, they've been good all year, but no one ever talks about them... that's Florida State because they got like 15 guys. I mean, and they got like seven guys over seven feet. It's amazing... All they did this year in a great league is go... 25-6.

Florida State reached the Sweet 16 but lost to Gonzaga.
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Take Slip·Mar 15, 2019
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Fran FraschillaFran Fraschilla

Maryland's Bruno Fernando will end up being a lottery pick in the NBA Draft

They have a developing young big guy in Bruno Fernando who's going to end up in the lottery. People don't know that yet because I think our guys at ESPN have him 27th. He's going to end up in the lottery.

Bruno Fernando was selected 34th overall (early 2nd round) in the 2019 NBA Draft, not in the lottery.

Who Cares Its Louisiana

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Take Slip·Mar 15, 2019·Who Cares Its Louisiana
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PFT CommenterPFT Commenter

It would be more shocking if an LSU basketball coach was not cheating

Again, I would be more shocked if the LSU basketball coach wasn't cheating. I saw blue chips.

Will Wade was eventually fired in 2022 after extensive evidence of recruiting violations came to light.

Faq

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Take Slip·Mar 15, 2019·FAQ
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Big CatBig Cat

Raphael is the best and only cool Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle

I'm a Raphael. Raphael was the bad boy who April had a crush on... Raphael was the one who would always get them in trouble because he was such a badass. Raphael was the one, he was like the guy who kind of, the straw that stirred the drink.

Subjective ranking of fictional turtles.