Key Takeaways
- Guests Kenny Mayne, Cooper Manning, and Brian Baumgartner discuss their new golf podcast project.
- The podcast explores finding a fourth host, combining golf stories with comedy.
- Coaches Brian Kelly and Dabo Swinney address media and fan criticism of their football programs.
- The episode touches on evolving sports loyalties and public criticism of AP poll voters.
Deep Dive
- Kenny Mayne and Cooper Manning are collaborating on a golf podcast, initiated by "Smartless" creators, after meeting in Scotland.
- The podcast aims for fun stories and camaraderie, not technical golf instruction.
- They are actively seeking a fourth member for the show.
- Cooper Manning adopts a "regular dad" approach to his son's football career, avoiding detailed analysis.
- The hosts debate personal loyalty to a primary team versus supporting friends' children in sports.
- Brian Baumgartner, a Georgia fan, describes his conflict in rooting for Cooper Manning's son despite Texas affiliation, citing personal connections developing with age.
- The hosts introduce a game to identify real or fake podcast titles.
- "Seahawks Stories with Jim Zorn" is confirmed as real, with Kenny Mayne having recently seen Zorn.
- Other titles, including "Carpool with David Derek and Darren Carr" and "Dirt Basketball with Deadlift Shrimp," are debated for their authenticity.
- The discussion briefly covers a Miami Dolphins offensive play.
- Specific aspects like simulated snap counts and clapping at the line of scrimmage are mentioned.
- The hosts discuss the optimal location for College GameDay, debating if Miami should host over other ranked matchups despite its popularity.
- Quarterback Diego Pavia's strong performance and eligibility are highlighted, noting his impact amidst disappointing SEC quarterback seasons.
- The segment touches on the perception of the Florida football team.
- A text message initiates a debate about the Florida football team's perceived poor performance.
- Specific reference is made to a game where Florida threw five interceptions against LSU.
- The hosts discuss whether the team's struggles are as severe as widely believed.
- The episode features audio from Brian Kelly, who later apologized for an aggressive reaction to a reporter's question about his offense.
- LSU's EPA per rush against Florida was -0.49.
- Dabo Swinney defends Clemson's program, citing eight league titles in ten years and multiple national championships, dismissing criticism after two losses.
- Jessica voices concern over fans attacking individual AP poll voters online, describing it as a "witch hunt."
- She notes the AP poll's diminishing influence on playoffs and national championships.
- It is argued that extreme reactions are unwarranted, empathizing with voters who might miss games due to other beat coverage.