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Big CatBig Cat

The over on 146.5 in the UConn vs. St. John's game looks nice

Yukon St. John's over at that. That looks nice. 1 46 and a half.

The final score was UConn 95, St. John's 90, for a total of 185 points, easily clearing the over.
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Big CatBig Cat

Kyle Neptune is not a good basketball coach and has to go

Kyle Neptune sucks at coaching basketball. You are not crazy. He got absolutely worked by Shaka Smart. The fact that he didn't call a timeout with 30 seconds left in the game... That guy is not a good basketball coach. Jay Wright would've won that game. It was disgusting... Kyle Neptune's gotta go.

While Neptune hasn't been fired as of the end of the 2024 season, the take is a subjective opinion on his coaching ability. Villanova missed the NCAA tournament under his lead in 2024.
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PFT CommenterPFT Commenter

Duke locking their Twitter comments after the NC State loss is the softest thing ever

It was also classic Duke, because after the game they did post the final score on Twitter. Yep. But they locked the comments. Yep. Classic, classic college shutting down free speech on in in America... I think it's better that they just don't post the final score than if they post it and then shut it down.

This is a subjective opinion on Duke's social media management and 'softness.'
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Big CatBig Cat

The Bears are a year away from being all in

No, I think they're a year away from being all in. Okay. I think next year. I think the way that that Ryan Polls is structuring this roster. Like he didn't go nuts in free agency.

This is an analysis of a team's strategy and timeline, making it subjective.
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PFT CommenterPFT Commenter

Aaron Rodgers will run for vice president

I think he's gonna do it. I think he's gonna run for vice president. It's gonna be hilarious. I don't know if he's going, is he gonna retire or is he gonna try to do both? That's the real question.

Aaron Rodgers did not run for Vice President; RFK Jr. eventually selected Nicole Shanahan on March 26, 2024.
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PFT CommenterPFT Commenter

The Commanders will draft Jayden Daniels

My instant knee, knee jerk reaction was it, it was a Jayden Daniels move. Because... if they were getting Drake [Maye], Sam Howell and Drake Maye are good friends... I think Jayden Daniels, I think it might be Jayden especially. 'cause We got Marcus Mariota. I feel like his style of play Yeah. Run the same offense.

The Washington Commanders did select Jayden Daniels with the second overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft.
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Jake MarshJake Marsh

You must wear a golf shirt to a golf tournament

I'm fine with crying. But you have to wear a golf shirt to a golf tournament... I don't think [there are many T-shirts]. Even sweatpants [are a problem].

This is a subjective take on fashion and social decorum.
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PFT CommenterPFT Commenter

The Penguins faked the bobblehead truck hijacking because they forgot to order them

I don't think the bobbleheads existed. I think maybe I, I think that maybe there were no bobbleheads and the Penguins were like, fuck it's bobblehead night. We forgot to order these things... It's Jussie Smollett. It's Jussie Smollett bobblehead night. And they're like, well we don't have, oh yeah, the cops, we called the cops. They're looking into it right now.

The bobbleheads were actually stolen; the Penguins later recovered them and distributed them at a later date. This was a comedic/satirical take.
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Andrew SantinoAndrew Santino

Disney adults are weird and scary

I live in California. I live in Southern California. When I see all these people that have like yearly passes and I'm like, you guys have kids? And they're like, no. And I'm like, okay. I don't think we can talk anymore... It scares me.

Subjective opinion on a social subculture.
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Andrew SantinoAndrew Santino

Hollywood won't cast a ginger as a lead actor

I just think they don't, they're never gonna make a, a ginger a lead... something about orange men, they just, it's hard to lead a movie... if Bill Burr can't do it, I don't think I've got a shot.

This is a comedic observation about casting trends in the film industry.
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Big CatBig Cat

The Cleveland Browns signed Jameis Winston to avoid Joe Flacco's immense popularity

I think they brought in Jameis because they could have resigned Joe Flacco. I think Flacco was too popular. Agree. I think that they were like, Jameis is gonna be the most popular. That's what they don't understand is that Jameis is maybe some of Jameis's leadership qualities will motivate Deshaun Watson to be a better human being.

While Winston was signed and Flacco left, the 'threat of popularity' motivation remains speculative and unconfirmed by the team.
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Big CatBig Cat

Kirk Cousins is the GOAT of maximizing NFL contracts and free agency earnings

Incredible. I mean like whatever you wanna say about Kirk Cousins a quarterback. He has played every single thing right when it comes to free agency and the teams he picked. He's probably gonna eclipse 400 million over the course of his career. It's crazy.

Cousins did sign a massive deal with the Falcons (180M, 100M guaranteed) in 2024, continuing his streak of huge contracts.
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Big CatBig Cat

Tiki Barber is a loser for calling Saquon Barkley 'dead' to him for joining the Eagles

Tiki Barber, you're a loser dude. Dead to me. You are a loser. Some people, particularly radio personalities who will remain nameless, criticize [Tiki] for having a vision or a dream. Also, Tiki Barber... when we talks about like loyalty, you're not the guy to talk about loyalty. That was a crazy reaction by him.

This is a subjective moral/personality judgment, though fans widely sided with Saquon over Tiki.
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Big CatBig Cat

The Bears should not draft Caleb Williams and keep Justin Fields simultaneously

I am very much opposed to that. But that feels like what a potential situation to get the most value outta Justin Fields. It still makes no sense. The city of Chicago can't handle having those two guys on the same roster. It would not be good, let alone the locker room.

The Bears eventually traded Justin Fields to the Steelers before the draft, avoiding this scenario.
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Big CatBig Cat

NFL owners should pay for their own stadiums without public tax money

I think billionaires should pay for their own fucking stadiums. Agreed. That's a spicy take. I know. Bleep that out. Please.

This is an ongoing ethical/economic debate that cannot be definitively 'solved'.
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PFT CommenterPFT Commenter

Aaron Rodgers might run for Vice President with RFK Jr.

Aaron Rodgers might run for Vice President... He's being considered and is considering the opportunity right now. Mr. Kennedy confirmed on Tuesday that the two men [Rodgers and Jesse Ventura] were at the top of his list.

Rodgers was indeed officially considered by RFK Jr., as confirmed by multiple major news outlets, though he was not eventually chosen.
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HankHank

I am not scared of Chicago winters after my first year living there

I just, I don't know. It, it's been incredible. There's been four bad days and two of them had playoff football on. I lived in Massachusetts, New Hampshire. Those are way worse. I'm not scared of the winter here. That's my point.

While Hank didn't experience a 'real' Chicago winter in 2024, his lack of fear is a personal feeling.
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John FantaJohn Fanta

UConn is the clear front runner for the National Championship

In my eyes [Connecticut] is the best team in the country. They're the front runner for the national championship and they should be. The three losses are at Kansas, to Seton Hall [when Clingan got hurt], and then Creighton had another worldly shooting performance.

UConn went on to win the 2024 National Championship in dominant fashion.
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John FantaJohn Fanta

Shaka Smart's tournament struggles are real; he hasn't made the second weekend since VCU

Shaka Smart has not made it to the second weekend of the NCAA tournament, guys, since VCU. That's it. That's the only time he's ever made a run. So some would argue: Fade Marquette. Is Shaka gonna be able to break through?

In 2024, Shaka Smart actually broke this streak, leading Marquette to the Sweet 16.
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John FantaJohn Fanta

Dalton Knecht has the chance to be the face of March Madness

I think [Dalton] Knecht has a chance to be the face of March Madness with the way that he's going, with the way that he's scoring the basketball. He'll be able to score. He's a guy who can be a Doug McDermott, Jimmer Fredette type guy for their team.

Knecht was a top performer in the 2024 tournament, scoring 37 points in the Elite Eight loss to Purdue, largely fulfilling this prediction.
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John FantaJohn Fanta

Indiana State deserves an at-large bid over high-major bubble teams

Josh Schertz at Indiana State... you're better than all these other high majors that are just like decent to okay that are gonna get in because of their schedule. I wanna see Indiana State get to the dance. I'm all in on a two-bid Missouri Valley conference.

Indiana State was controversially left out of the 2024 NCAA tournament field, ending up as a #1 seed in the NIT.
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John FantaJohn Fanta

Princeton will win a first-round game if they make the tournament

The winner of the Ivy League tournament is gonna be among my top mid-majors. I hope if Princeton makes it again, just take 'em in the first round. They're gonna win a first-round game. That team is back.

Princeton lost in the Ivy League tournament and did not make the NCAA tournament field.
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Pete PriscoPete Prisco

Men should never cry after losing a football game

I just don't think you should ever cry after losing a football game. If there was a death in the family or something that week, I apologize, but if there was not, you were crying over the football game... bad luck. There's no way you cry after a loss.

This is an entirely subjective personal/cultural standard.
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Pete PriscoPete Prisco

Jayden Daniels will be the best quarterback in the 2024 draft class

My preliminary ranking is, I think Jayden Daniels will be the best of them. He's the most improved player I've ever seen in my entire life. I probably rank him slightly... them and Caleb Williams one and two.

Jayden Daniels showed great promise in 2024 and early 2025 but was shut down with injury mid-2025 season. CJ Stroud regressed significantly. Among the 2024 class, Daniels has the strongest case but injuries limited his 2025 evaluation.
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Pete PriscoPete Prisco

JJ McCarthy is not a first-round talent and is being 'forced up' by the media

I don't love JJ McCarthy. I don't see it. I just don't see it. I'd take him in a second round. I think the league is guilty of... the draft cult. One says it, so two says it... All of a sudden they all convinced themselves that he should be a high first round pick. And that's how mistakes get made.

McCarthy was drafted 10th overall by the Vikings, but his long-term success as a 'first round talent' is pending.
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Pete PriscoPete Prisco

The Falcons will not win 11 games in the 2024 season

I don't think [the Falcons win 11 games]. I don't. It's a lot. 11 games is a lot. There's a lot of games. Even inside a division... the bucks are gonna be good. That's tough to get a lot [of wins].

The Falcons finished the 2024 regular season with 10 wins, making Prisco's 'under 11' prediction correct.
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Pete PriscoPete Prisco

Calvin Ridley's difficulty learning the Jaguars' offense is why he wants to stay in Jacksonville

Here's why he wants to stay in Jacksonville. Let me tell you. He had trouble learning the offense last year and so he doesn't really wanna go somewhere else and have to learn another one. Serious. I'm not... that's notable.

Ridley ended up signing a massive 4-year, $92M deal with the Tennessee Titans shortly after this episode, contradicting the 'stay in Jacksonville' prediction.
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Big CatBig Cat

Duke is back to being the worst and perfectly hateable again

Duke is back to being the worst because goddammit, those guys are so hateable and they're right back to where they were. I was nervous... but just that scene choking on senior night against UNC. Those stupid fucking Cameron Crazies that pretend that they're the coolest, best fan base in the world... throwing shit at college players.

Duke's identity as a 'villain' in college basketball is subjective, but their 2024 season did involve several controversies (court storming, tripping) that fueled this narrative.
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HankHank

College basketball is better when Duke is the villain

College basketball is better when Duke is the villains. So I'm happy for the tournament. I'm excited. Shut everyone up.

This is a long-standing debate in sports media about whether 'villains' drive better ratings and engagement.
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Big CatBig Cat

John Calipari might have a job at Kentucky for life

I think actually Cal is getting ready to... we have it wrong with the hot seat. His team's playing so well and Kentucky's so exciting. He might get like, can you get a job for the afterlife too? Because he has a job for life.

Calipari eventually left Kentucky for Arkansas in April 2024, proving he did not have the job 'for life.'
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Big CatBig Cat

The 2021 QB draft class might be the worst of all time

We now have though the 2021 draft in record time might be the worst quarterback draft of all time. Trevor Lawrence number one, Zach Wilson two, Trey Lance three... Mac Jones 15. So there's five quarterbacks drafted in the first 15 picks in that 2021 draft, and four out of five of them just three years or in the fourth year will be on different teams.

While 'worst' is subjective, the 2021 class has seen historic turnover, with only Trevor Lawrence signing a second contract with his original team as of 2024.
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Big CatBig Cat

Mac Jones has worse vibes than Zach Wilson

I think Mac Jones might have the worst vibes... Mac Jones, like all reports are that he's just been a pouty little bitch. Zach Wilson was a backup quarterback and he should even been playing and he's like 'I'm gonna fucking try my hardest.' I don't know, I don't think it's even close.

Personal 'vibes' are entirely subjective and based on media reports and body language.
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PFT CommenterPFT Commenter

Mike Tomlin and Russell Wilson will not get along in Pittsburgh

I'll say this, him and Mike Tomlin are not gonna get along. I just want to call that right now. I think they'll get along for a little bit... and then Mike Tomlin will be like 'this guy's annoying.'

Russell Wilson and Mike Tomlin's relationship was complicated. Wilson played reasonably well early but the Steelers collapsed late in the season and were eliminated in the playoffs. The 'not getting along' part isn't clearly verified, but the Steelers moved on from Wilson after the season, with Wilson signing with the Steelers again — wait, no. Wilson left Pittsburgh and Aaron Rodgers signed with the Steelers. So there was a parting of ways.
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Big CatBig Cat

Caleb Williams will be a great franchise quarterback for the Bears

Caleb Williams is gonna be really good. He's gonna be really fucking good in the NFL. He's gonna be really good for the Bears. I feel that in my bones... Everyone just chill out. Caleb Williams is getting drafted by the Bears and he's gonna be a franchise quarterback for the Bears.

Pending the start and progression of Caleb Williams' NFL career.
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Big CatBig Cat

Anthony Joshua knocking out Francis Ngannou was great for boxing

Anthony Joshua knocked the fuck out of Francis Ngannou and that feels good for boxing... I am a boxing purist in the fact that I want boxers to always beat people who show up... anyone who shows up into a boxing ring with no boxing training, I want them to lose every time.

This is an opinion on the health and credibility of the sport of boxing.
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Rick PitinoRick Pitino

Reggie Bush should get his Heisman Trophy back

The Heisman people will do [it], give that Heisman trophy back to Reggie Bush... there's probably half of those guys that won the Heisman Trophy that got paid amounts of money. He's not the only Heisman Trophy winner that got some benefits for their families.

Reggie Bush did have his Heisman Trophy reinstated in April 2024, shortly after this episode aired.
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Rick PitinoRick Pitino

American youth basketball has lost the art of the bounce pass

I've been able to get my team to throw bounce passes... in a radius of six to eight feet, you are not allowed to throw chest passes... it has taken so long because they've grown up without throwing a bounce pass. I don't think it's taught at the AAU level.

This is an expert professional opinion from a Hall of Fame coach.
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Rick PitinoRick Pitino

Reed Sheppard is a top 8 NBA pick and reminds me of Rex Chapman

He's tremendous. He's a great shooter, great passer... He's got a big decision to make. He's probably a top eight pick in the draft. He's the closest thing to the Pat Riley days... the closest thing to a Rex Chapman for Kentucky.

Reed Sheppard was selected 3rd overall in the 2024 NBA Draft, making Pitino's 'top 8' projection correct.
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Rick PitinoRick Pitino

Purdue will win the National Championship this year

I think Purdue's gonna win it. I remember Tony Bennett lost to the 16 seed... following year won a championship. Purdue last year lost to FDU... I feel that it's their year. I think they're gonna win the national championship this year.

Purdue reached the National Championship game but lost to UConn, making the prediction incorrect on the final outcome.
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Rick PitinoRick Pitino

I do not like the current state of free agency in college basketball

I'm not enjoying what goes on right now in college basketball... I may be looking at three guys returning next year and I gotta bring in 10. They all become free agents... it's just not something I like. I think Jay Wright got out of it because of that.

This is a personal feeling and professional critique of the industry.
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Big CatBig Cat

Matthew Slater is the most 'Patriot' Patriot of all time

Matthew Slater... I feel like I'd never seen an interview from him. It was like this guy rocks. He probably knows everything. He was like the unassuming special teams guy... he's the most like Patriot Patriot of all time probably.

Subjective opinion on franchise identity.
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Big CatBig Cat

The Murray State Racers are the worst team in the country

I wish someone had told me that Murray State Racers were the worst team in the country. Oh, did they? Fuck you. Oh man, they fucked me bad.

Murray State finished with a KenPom ranking of 199 out of 362, making them roughly average, not the worst.
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PFT CommenterPFT Commenter

Tennessee and Houston are my two picks to win the NCAA Tournament

I'm heavily leveraged in the Volunteers this year. I think Tennessee and Houston are my two picks.

Both teams failed to win the title. Houston lost in the Sweet 16 and Tennessee lost in the Elite 8. UConn won the tournament.
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PFT CommenterPFT Commenter

Dalton Knecht might get shoved around by physical teams in March

Watching him play last night, I was thinking to myself like, I could see [Dalton Knecht] getting shoved around in March. I could see like a physical team just like, whoa, Houston putting the, yes, exactly. I could see a tough team like Houston, Kelvin Sampson being like, go out there and beat the fuck outta the skinny guy.

Knecht actually performed well in March, scoring 37 points in the Elite 8 loss to Purdue, showing he could handle physicality.
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PFT CommenterPFT Commenter

I'm betting $100,000 total against the Oakland Athletics this season

I think I'm gonna bet a hundred thousand dollars total against either the Athletics or the Chicago White Sox every single game this season... officially decided I'm betting a hundred thousand dollars against the Athletics.

Personal betting challenge by PFT Commenter to bet $100K against the Athletics. Whether he actually followed through and the results are unverifiable.
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PFT CommenterPFT Commenter

The Buffalo Bills need new players who haven't been scarred by losses to Patrick Mahomes

I almost feel like the, the bills could deal with just getting new blood in there that haven't been around for the heartbreaks. Because you carry that baggage with you. If you're a player on that team, if you're a coach on that team, every time you have a heartbreaking loss to Joe Burrow or to Patrick Mahomes. Especially Patrick Mahomes, you kind of, that's a scar that you keep with you for a long time.

This is subjective, but the Bills did lean into a youth movement in 2024 following these veteran cuts.
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Patrick BeverleyPatrick Beverley

LeBron James provided the blueprint for NBA sustainability and professionalism

Every single day of every minute of the day, I was with LeBron James. He showed me how to do everything the right way... Be different. That foundation he gave me with the Miami Heat is probably why I'm sustainable now.

Subjective personal experience.
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Big CatBig Cat

I'm fully in on Mike Tyson vs Jake Paul because Tyson can knock anyone out at any moment

I'm in on this fight. Mike Tyson, one of the most ferocious boxers of all time, could knock anyone out at any moment. And that's how you sell fights. I'm in no matter what and it's free.

The fight was postponed and eventually happened in November 2024. Tyson did not knock out Paul; Paul won via unanimous decision in a relatively tame fight.
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Big CatBig Cat

LeBron James isn't that special because he merely lived up to the expectations we set

LeBron's actually not that special because we kind of called it... he just kind of lived up to his expectations. He was the chosen one. He didn't do anything that we didn't predict. We were right, man.

The take is satirical, but literally LeBron has exceeded almost every possible expectation, making this 'incorrect' as a literal claim.
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Big CatBig Cat

Caleb Williams is the correct pick at number one for any NFL team

Caleb Williams is the right pick to make at number one right now. Right? If the chiefs had had number two in that 2017 draft, they would've probably taken Patrick Mahomes. I don't know if there's another team that if they had number one would taken anyone but Caleb Williams.

Williams was indeed the consensus #1 and was drafted there by the Bears. His career success is pending.

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