Key Takeaways
- The podcast announced YouTube episodes will release an hour earlier at 6 AM ET, coinciding with the FS1 show launch.
- Hosts debated "Mount Rushmore of worst favors," including airport pickups and hiding a gun.
- A college football mega preview featured guests Brandon Walker and Tom Fornelli discussing conference, playoff, and Heisman predictions.
- Arch Manning's decision to play for Texas over Ole Miss was attributed to financial incentives and legacy building.
- A discussion ensued on the validity of historical national championship claims for SEC teams like Auburn and Alabama.
- Colorado's live mascot, Ralphie 6, is retiring due to a lack of enthusiasm, with Ralphie 7 set to take over.
- Hosts offered their college football playoff predictions, selecting Clemson, Georgia, Notre Dame, and LSU among others.
- CJ Kirst, star for the Philadelphia Water Dogs, discussed his pro lacrosse career, family, and playing with a broken hand.
- The "Fire Fest of the Week" segment featured personal mishaps and a discussion of renaming it "Jordan of the Week".
Deep Dive
- YouTube episodes will now be released an hour earlier at 6 AM ET / 5 AM CT.
- This schedule change coincides with the launch of the FS1 show.
- Jerry O'Connell's mention reportedly had a positive impact on the podcast's rankings.
- The act of picking someone up from the airport is considered a top "worst favor" by the hosts.
- Hosts discuss the inconvenience of airport pickups, especially in large cities.
- Ride-sharing services are suggested as a viable alternative to this difficult favor.
- Hosts debated whether hiding a gun or a body is the "worse favor" to be asked.
- One host recounted a film school experience where a recently jailed neighbor asked him to hide a gun during a police visit.
- Other bad favors discussed include mulching in extreme heat, extensive yard work, and procuring drugs.
- Arch Manning chose Texas over Ole Miss, with speculation about financial incentives and a desire to forge his own legacy.
- The coaching staff's decision to back Quinn Ewers as the starting quarterback was analyzed despite Manning's presence.
- Oregon was identified as the third-best team in the Big Ten, though concerns were raised about new players and a challenging schedule.
- Hosts debated the validity of schools claiming multiple national championships, specifically Auburn and Alabama.
- A statute of limitations was proposed to clarify historical records, limiting claims from before 1950.
- A humorous suggestion was made for all schools to claim three pre-1950 national titles.
- Colorado's live buffalo mascot, Ralphie 6, is retiring due to a reported lack of enthusiasm for running.
- The university plans to introduce Ralphie 7 as her successor.
- This retirement marks a transition in the school's tradition of live mascots.
- Hosts made their college football playoff selections, including Clemson, Georgia, Notre Dame, and LSU.
- Ohio State, Penn State, and Texas were among the teams already taken off the board for selections.
- Later picks included Michigan, Utah, Baylor, Missouri, Tulane, USC, and Washington, with 11 total selections made.
- CJ Kirst, a star player for the Philadelphia Water Dogs, discussed his transition from college to professional lacrosse.
- Kirst confirmed he has three brothers also playing in the Premier Lacrosse League, noting he was drafted higher than them.
- He played his Cornell championship game with a broken hand and holds the college record for most goals.
- The segment "Fire Fest of the Week" began with hosts sharing personal anecdotes, including a revisited story about hiding a gun.
- One host recounted sustaining a softball injury where his toe was punctured through cleats after playing volleyball.
- Discussion also touched upon renaming the segment to "Jordan of the Week" due to Jordan's recent activities, including a potential marriage to Bill Belichick.