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And we've got a great guest in studio. You know him, the Bear, Chris Felika. He's on Big Noon Kickoff. He has a podcast, Bear Bets Chris enjoying the Euros and he's a Jets fan. So we'll do a little NFL gambling. But let's start with soccer in the US. Lay a massive egg, Chris. However, we were just looking at the art during the commercial break this match against Uruguay.

And we've got a great guest in studio. You know him, the Bear, Chris Felika. He's on Big Noon Kickoff. He has a podcast, Bear Bets Chris enjoying the Euros and he's a Jets fan. So we'll do a little NFL gambling. But let's start with soccer in the US. Lay a massive egg, Chris. However, we were just looking at the art during the commercial break this match against Uruguay.

Things could get interesting. Tell us your thoughts.

Things could get interesting. Tell us your thoughts.

Yeah, I was a little surprised. You asked, you know what the number is and I hadn't sound yet, but I just saw you was actually slightly favored on the three way to win, which implies I think that Uguay maybe sitting a bunch of players because the group is essentially wrapped up anyone's sitting on a yellow car, they might want to just get that out of the way before we head into the Nackay rounds. But it is important to win to win the group, just to get the weaker of the opponents from the other group. But the fact that the odds bakers have the US is a slight favorite puts a little bit of a thought in the back of my head. Maybe the US has a better chance than a lot of people immediate knee jerk reaction after look, it was a dumb play by way, they actually did make some good adjustments and then they scored a rocket late late in the match to win. So remember they did get a result against Brazil and the friendlies. This is not like it's not like they can't walk out of here with the point. So I think maybe, yes, it feels like doom and gloom right now, Yes, but I think there might be a chance that the US actually does manage to get a point out of this and move on.

Yeah, I was a little surprised. You asked, you know what the number is and I hadn't sound yet, but I just saw you was actually slightly favored on the three way to win, which implies I think that Uguay maybe sitting a bunch of players because the group is essentially wrapped up anyone's sitting on a yellow car, they might want to just get that out of the way before we head into the Nackay rounds. But it is important to win to win the group, just to get the weaker of the opponents from the other group. But the fact that the odds bakers have the US is a slight favorite puts a little bit of a thought in the back of my head. Maybe the US has a better chance than a lot of people immediate knee jerk reaction after look, it was a dumb play by way, they actually did make some good adjustments and then they scored a rocket late late in the match to win. So remember they did get a result against Brazil and the friendlies. This is not like it's not like they can't walk out of here with the point. So I think maybe, yes, it feels like doom and gloom right now, Yes, but I think there might be a chance that the US actually does manage to get a point out of this and move on.

It is interesting.

It is interesting.

I saw Messi as sitting, Argentina is through and Messi is resting.

I saw Messi as sitting, Argentina is through and Messi is resting.

So there's a world where Uruguay says, you know what, let's that seems.

So there's a world where Uruguay says, you know what, let's that seems.

To be Maybe a little bit bigger deal than maybe me. People have caught on, like there are a lot of our Argentine news outlets that think that he may not only sit the third group match, he may sit the quarters because I guess that adductor issue is a real problem. Yeah, do some some searching on social media and there's some people who are kind of embedded with with with the Argentine team that that think that there's a really good chance he may sit until the semies because if you look at who Argentina may play in the quarterfinals, they get the weaker team from that group, so they are on the easier half of the drug. They don't need him. They don't need him in the quarterfinal to beat whoever the runner up is in that group.

To be Maybe a little bit bigger deal than maybe me. People have caught on, like there are a lot of our Argentine news outlets that think that he may not only sit the third group match, he may sit the quarters because I guess that adductor issue is a real problem. Yeah, do some some searching on social media and there's some people who are kind of embedded with with with the Argentine team that that think that there's a really good chance he may sit until the semies because if you look at who Argentina may play in the quarterfinals, they get the weaker team from that group, so they are on the easier half of the drug. They don't need him. They don't need him in the quarterfinal to beat whoever the runner up is in that group.

Briefly, Mexican USA was a disappointment yesterday, but they were down to ten guys.

Briefly, Mexican USA was a disappointment yesterday, but they were down to ten guys.

Mexico has just been a mess.

Mexico has just been a mess.

They have been, but that was trended before the before Colby America, they had gotten some horrible results, losing badly in a lot of the friendlies, and this was something we were discussing prior to Cobble, Like Mexico is in a spot where yeah, I don't think they want to admit that this is kind of a trial run dress rehearsal to build towards the World Cup, like they always are going to expect that nation's going to expect them to get out of this group, and the fact that they're probably not going to it is a massive failure. But if you look at the makeup of the team and then the injuried Edson Alvarez just just a problem. You're a team in transition right now. So I am personally not surprised that they're probably not going to get out of the group, but I think in that country right now, it's probably not a good situation.

They have been, but that was trended before the before Colby America, they had gotten some horrible results, losing badly in a lot of the friendlies, and this was something we were discussing prior to Cobble, Like Mexico is in a spot where yeah, I don't think they want to admit that this is kind of a trial run dress rehearsal to build towards the World Cup, like they always are going to expect that nation's going to expect them to get out of this group, and the fact that they're probably not going to it is a massive failure. But if you look at the makeup of the team and then the injuried Edson Alvarez just just a problem. You're a team in transition right now. So I am personally not surprised that they're probably not going to get out of the group, but I think in that country right now, it's probably not a good situation.

Yeah, listen, I don't want to make this a hot take issue, but if Berholter and the US don't beat Uruguay, you gotta cut him loose, right, You gotta move on.

Yeah, listen, I don't want to make this a hot take issue, but if Berholter and the US don't beat Uruguay, you gotta cut him loose, right, You gotta move on.

I am not an expert in tactics, and who is a better candidate potentially to take that job. I wonder if it's too late in the game right now to make that, To make that move. You brought him back for a reason. You brought him back, presumably because you felt he was the best man the time to get them not only ready for Coup America, but for the World Cup. So now less than two years before World Cup twenty twenty six, you're going to just completely pull the plug and run him out. I don't think it's gonna happen. I think he stays and it'll probably be a bad news cycle for a couple of weeks, but I do think he will be the coach for Tea.

I am not an expert in tactics, and who is a better candidate potentially to take that job. I wonder if it's too late in the game right now to make that, To make that move. You brought him back for a reason. You brought him back, presumably because you felt he was the best man the time to get them not only ready for Coup America, but for the World Cup. So now less than two years before World Cup twenty twenty six, you're going to just completely pull the plug and run him out. I don't think it's gonna happen. I think he stays and it'll probably be a bad news cycle for a couple of weeks, but I do think he will be the coach for Tea.

It's interesting, Okay, a little disagreement, but that says, fine, let's go to the Euros.

It's interesting, Okay, a little disagreement, but that says, fine, let's go to the Euros.

You're picking Spain to win the whole. I think they've looked incredible.

You're picking Spain to win the whole. I think they've looked incredible.

They have looked incredible, and this is I think the best thing about Spain is that this is not the type of football that they played in twenty ten when they won the World Cup and when they won the Euros. Will all the short passes. They have attackers right now, Nico Williams and Yamin Lamal who are just fantastic young players, rodri and Peedrie. As someone who had been hurt on the under for his group Devil teams or for his club level teams rather throughout the year, the fact that they are healthy now they attack. They look like a very dangerous team. It's unfortunate for the soccer fans that you have Germany, Spain, Portugal and France all on that same side of the draw, that you can't get a final between those two of those four teams. But I think Spain is ultimately the team from that side of the bracket that do make it through.

They have looked incredible, and this is I think the best thing about Spain is that this is not the type of football that they played in twenty ten when they won the World Cup and when they won the Euros. Will all the short passes. They have attackers right now, Nico Williams and Yamin Lamal who are just fantastic young players, rodri and Peedrie. As someone who had been hurt on the under for his group Devil teams or for his club level teams rather throughout the year, the fact that they are healthy now they attack. They look like a very dangerous team. It's unfortunate for the soccer fans that you have Germany, Spain, Portugal and France all on that same side of the draw, that you can't get a final between those two of those four teams. But I think Spain is ultimately the team from that side of the bracket that do make it through.

England's chances. They haven't looked great, No, they haven't.

England's chances. They haven't looked great, No, they haven't.

They've looked really poor offensively. Defensively, they've looked really good with Stones and Gahee, but still it's like the square peg round hole. I get the math of it that they're still favored to win the competition a plus three fifty, but I think that's a byproduct of being on that side of the draw with the seemingly easier path to get there. I couldn't play them at plus three fifty to win. I actually played Netherlands to reach the final at plus three fifty. They're on that side of the draw as well. They would presumably would have to play the England Italy winner. If you look at the Dutch, they're a team that they lost probably the batch of the tournament so far to Austria three two. But they should beat Romania then they'll likely get a rematch with Austria and the quarters and then you'd be sitting in the semis. And I think between the defense that they have, they didn't play great defensively. I think they'll shure that up. Cody Gokpo has been really good. The path for the Dutch is a really good one to take a shot on somebody if you're looking to fade England like I am.

They've looked really poor offensively. Defensively, they've looked really good with Stones and Gahee, but still it's like the square peg round hole. I get the math of it that they're still favored to win the competition a plus three fifty, but I think that's a byproduct of being on that side of the draw with the seemingly easier path to get there. I couldn't play them at plus three fifty to win. I actually played Netherlands to reach the final at plus three fifty. They're on that side of the draw as well. They would presumably would have to play the England Italy winner. If you look at the Dutch, they're a team that they lost probably the batch of the tournament so far to Austria three two. But they should beat Romania then they'll likely get a rematch with Austria and the quarters and then you'd be sitting in the semis. And I think between the defense that they have, they didn't play great defensively. I think they'll shure that up. Cody Gokpo has been really good. The path for the Dutch is a really good one to take a shot on somebody if you're looking to fade England like I am.

I remember they were amazing against Argentina, maybe the best match outside of the final against France in the World Cup.

I remember they were amazing against Argentina, maybe the best match outside of the final against France in the World Cup.

All right, let's pivot to the NFL. Aaron Rodgers Jets.

All right, let's pivot to the NFL. Aaron Rodgers Jets.

I don't know if I want to just wind you up and let you go, but mvs. Quarter kind of broke some news on the show yesterday said he came out to La called Aaron Rodgers and he was catching passes from so we know Rogers is back. He skipped mini camp last week for this Egypt trip.

I don't know if I want to just wind you up and let you go, but mvs. Quarter kind of broke some news on the show yesterday said he came out to La called Aaron Rodgers and he was catching passes from so we know Rogers is back. He skipped mini camp last week for this Egypt trip.

I don't know. We had Tory Holt on earlier. It was like, dude, unless it's family related, you got to be there. It's June. I don't want you to get two worked up. But as a longtime Jets.

I don't know. We had Tory Holt on earlier. It was like, dude, unless it's family related, you got to be there. It's June. I don't want you to get two worked up. But as a longtime Jets.

Fan, if you have an opportunity to go to each I just in Egypt last month as well. I wish I would have known I could have gone with him. Wait, wait, it would have been great. You have an opportunity to go to Egypt instead of mini camp. I'm going to Egypt every every time. It's not a big deal. Tory Alt has a lot more experience within a locker room in mini camps than I do. But I can't see that being an issue in June before the regular camp gets going. He just came back from his injury. I have no I have no concerns that this is going to be an issue moving forward.

Fan, if you have an opportunity to go to each I just in Egypt last month as well. I wish I would have known I could have gone with him. Wait, wait, it would have been great. You have an opportunity to go to Egypt instead of mini camp. I'm going to Egypt every every time. It's not a big deal. Tory Alt has a lot more experience within a locker room in mini camps than I do. But I can't see that being an issue in June before the regular camp gets going. He just came back from his injury. I have no I have no concerns that this is going to be an issue moving forward.

I like the optimism, but look.

I like the optimism, but look.

The optimism is a scary thing because I might I can't remember if I texted you or if I texted a bunch of other of my Jets fan's friends in early August about how I am so excited for this season, I can't wait. I am all in, And then literally four plays into the season, it was like, this is why where we are the Jets.

The optimism is a scary thing because I might I can't remember if I texted you or if I texted a bunch of other of my Jets fan's friends in early August about how I am so excited for this season, I can't wait. I am all in, And then literally four plays into the season, it was like, this is why where we are the Jets.

So you know, I know everybody likes Buffalo.

So you know, I know everybody likes Buffalo.

They've had so much turnover the defense, Miami lost like six starters.

They've had so much turnover the defense, Miami lost like six starters.

I don't think they're gonna be great.

I don't think they're gonna be great.

Their schedule is brutal, Patriots will the rightist teams in the league.

Their schedule is brutal, Patriots will the rightist teams in the league.

So the Jets are winning this division, assuming Rogers doesn't go down with it.

So the Jets are winning this division, assuming Rogers doesn't go down with it.

They probably should. Yeah, like it's scary. It's scary as a Jets fan to have that type of optimism. The key's going to be what happens after the game against San Francisco to start the year, because after that you get the Titans, who are a terrible team, the Patriots who are a terrible team, the Broncos, who are a terrible team to get you get a bunch of bad teams in a row to be able to rebound. So hopefully that if they do go to San Francisco and lose those next three or four games, which are all winnable, they don't get b twente.

They probably should. Yeah, like it's scary. It's scary as a Jets fan to have that type of optimism. The key's going to be what happens after the game against San Francisco to start the year, because after that you get the Titans, who are a terrible team, the Patriots who are a terrible team, the Broncos, who are a terrible team to get you get a bunch of bad teams in a row to be able to rebound. So hopefully that if they do go to San Francisco and lose those next three or four games, which are all winnable, they don't get b twente.

I think the Jets are favored in twelve or thirteen games this season. Makes sense like there are gonna be eleven win team and probably win the division.

I think the Jets are favored in twelve or thirteen games this season. Makes sense like there are gonna be eleven win team and probably win the division.

I don't want to go overboard.

I don't want to go overboard.

With the Super Bowl, but let me ask, speaking of Super Bowl Kansas City Chiefs three pt.

With the Super Bowl, but let me ask, speaking of Super Bowl Kansas City Chiefs three pt.

I think there's just no way it happens. Am I missing something?

I think there's just no way it happens. Am I missing something?

It's one of those things that as a better as a handicapper, there's some bets you like to make and have in pocket, and betting the Chiefs to win the Super Bowl is one of those. It's one of those things that you can have an opportunity later in the season to just get off it and find the other team. But the fact that they won last year with that wide receiver room and that group of running backs ultimate later in the year is incredible. At one point, sure, you would think that they're gonna lose and maybe they won't have a home playoff game to be able to get there. But they didn't last year. Well, they did against Miami in the fourteam.

It's one of those things that as a better as a handicapper, there's some bets you like to make and have in pocket, and betting the Chiefs to win the Super Bowl is one of those. It's one of those things that you can have an opportunity later in the season to just get off it and find the other team. But the fact that they won last year with that wide receiver room and that group of running backs ultimate later in the year is incredible. At one point, sure, you would think that they're gonna lose and maybe they won't have a home playoff game to be able to get there. But they didn't last year. Well, they did against Miami in the fourteam.

Below whatever it was.

Below whatever it was.

But as long as that guy's under center, that they had a chance every single year.

But as long as that guy's under center, that they had a chance every single year.

Yeah, that Ravens game is still one of the most mystifying results.

Yeah, that Ravens game is still one of the most mystifying results.

It was amable. Watching the Ravens offense that day was just absolutely mind numbing compared to how they.

It was amable. Watching the Ravens offense that day was just absolutely mind numbing compared to how they.

Had been I had a Ravens ticket. I don't know if you were on them that day.

Had been I had a Ravens ticket. I don't know if you were on them that day.

I was not. I actually was on the under that day.

I was not. I actually was on the under that day.

Okay, which worked out. Yeah, that definitely did.

Okay, which worked out. Yeah, that definitely did.

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So what about NFC.

So what about NFC.

It feels like all signs point to Niners Lion in the NFC Championship.

It feels like all signs point to Niners Lion in the NFC Championship.

Anybody could crash that party.

Anybody could crash that party.

Do I'm not as high on the Falcons as a lot of people. Oh yeah, I think that if you are a little bit of a contrarian better, if you're looking at fading the Falcons, you're probably going to get some some very nice numbers. I think defensively that probably still have some problems. I didn't understand drafting panics where they did. I would rather dress someone who could actually contribute to that because you would be in a position to win that division. But I think the Falcons are this year is very trendy team, and usually if you have an opportunity to get to to wait for the public and better is to drive numbers up and go the other way. I think there's an opportunity on the other side to maybe get a good value against the Falcons.

Do I'm not as high on the Falcons as a lot of people. Oh yeah, I think that if you are a little bit of a contrarian better, if you're looking at fading the Falcons, you're probably going to get some some very nice numbers. I think defensively that probably still have some problems. I didn't understand drafting panics where they did. I would rather dress someone who could actually contribute to that because you would be in a position to win that division. But I think the Falcons are this year is very trendy team, and usually if you have an opportunity to get to to wait for the public and better is to drive numbers up and go the other way. I think there's an opportunity on the other side to maybe get a good value against the Falcons.

You said trendy.

You said trendy.

I think last year that was the Saints and I was on that train and it spectacularly failed.

I think last year that was the Saints and I was on that train and it spectacularly failed.

I am curious.

I am curious.

Adam Turnoff was on here a couple months back at because he liked the Panthers to go over and his group kind of moved the win total from four and a half to I think five and a half.

Adam Turnoff was on here a couple months back at because he liked the Panthers to go over and his group kind of moved the win total from four and a half to I think five and a half.

Oh yeah, no, yeah, they are those guys sharp, and they like the Panthers. I worry about Bryce Young, Oh yeah, I didn't. Initially last year. I was wanted, Like I remember having conversations with people, Oh which quarterback do you like more? Bryce Er or CJ? And I was like Bryce Young the Lee processes, and I think, but I don't know if it was a byproduct of them just being terrible and they're being no talent around him and coaching upheaval. But until I see it, I want but he's got a better He's got a better offensive coach. Now he does have some more talent around him, so we'll see. I'm rooting for him, but but I would be a little concerned until I actually see him take that next step.

Oh yeah, no, yeah, they are those guys sharp, and they like the Panthers. I worry about Bryce Young, Oh yeah, I didn't. Initially last year. I was wanted, Like I remember having conversations with people, Oh which quarterback do you like more? Bryce Er or CJ? And I was like Bryce Young the Lee processes, and I think, but I don't know if it was a byproduct of them just being terrible and they're being no talent around him and coaching upheaval. But until I see it, I want but he's got a better He's got a better offensive coach. Now he does have some more talent around him, so we'll see. I'm rooting for him, but but I would be a little concerned until I actually see him take that next step.

All right, let's pivot to college football. You've been covering the sport forever, obviously Ohio State. I just read an article they may set the record next year for the most first round draft picks. They're just stacked beyond belief. So is that a ticket Alex Curry should have in her pocket when she goes to Vegas this weekend. Uh.

All right, let's pivot to college football. You've been covering the sport forever, obviously Ohio State. I just read an article they may set the record next year for the most first round draft picks. They're just stacked beyond belief. So is that a ticket Alex Curry should have in her pocket when she goes to Vegas this weekend. Uh.

I only think. I think that if you were having Ohio State in Georgia versus the field, that would be a bet that I would make, Like Ohio State has the most talent in the in the Big Ten, I wonder. I get a sense that coming out of spring camp, though they weren't fully convinced on will Howard moving forward, I almost get the sense that at some point in the year, Julian's saying the red shirt freshman, I think he is now he may take over. I actually be actually bet him but one hundred to want to win the hides I did. Look. I think I think there's an opportunity for him early in the year. Again, they play nobody until they play like Oregon, and you should get it lailater in the year. So there's a chance he could come in, get some big numbers as a backup and maybe create this debate, create this competition where maybe saying moving forward is the better guy, but it doesn't matter until later and they're going to be in the playoff. They are loaded all over. Defensively, they are loaded. I think they have more talent than Georgia. I think the schedule is easier. There's an opportunity for Georgia potentially to lose two or three games in the regular season because they got Alabama, they got Texas, they got All miss they got Tennessee, they got other really good team. But they'll still make the playoff. But Ohio State is a deserving favor to win it all.

I only think. I think that if you were having Ohio State in Georgia versus the field, that would be a bet that I would make, Like Ohio State has the most talent in the in the Big Ten, I wonder. I get a sense that coming out of spring camp, though they weren't fully convinced on will Howard moving forward, I almost get the sense that at some point in the year, Julian's saying the red shirt freshman, I think he is now he may take over. I actually be actually bet him but one hundred to want to win the hides I did. Look. I think I think there's an opportunity for him early in the year. Again, they play nobody until they play like Oregon, and you should get it lailater in the year. So there's a chance he could come in, get some big numbers as a backup and maybe create this debate, create this competition where maybe saying moving forward is the better guy, but it doesn't matter until later and they're going to be in the playoff. They are loaded all over. Defensively, they are loaded. I think they have more talent than Georgia. I think the schedule is easier. There's an opportunity for Georgia potentially to lose two or three games in the regular season because they got Alabama, they got Texas, they got All miss they got Tennessee, they got other really good team. But they'll still make the playoff. But Ohio State is a deserving favor to win it all.

The twelve team playoff, you know, where are young and that kind of changes a little bit with the gambling in the future.

The twelve team playoff, you know, where are young and that kind of changes a little bit with the gambling in the future.

Does It does? Because I think if you talk to people like who are the four teams, who are the teams that you think can win the national championship, it's obviously Ohio State and Georgia one to two. And then I think the third and fourth teams out of everybody's mouths are Oregon in Texas. Yeah, And I think what people need to understand is with the twelve team playoff, now, of those four teams, two of them are not going to get a bye in that first round because the conference champions get to buy So either Texas or Georgia or Ohio State or Oregon will have to wind up playing that first round game somewhere to get to the quarterfinals. Because of the structure of the playoffs, So will that ultimately matter, Who knows, But that could be an extra hurdle for one of those four teams. But Oregon is a team that I love that I've loved them for years, and I don't think they're going to have an issue moving to the Big Ten at all. The way Mario Cristobal built that team the difference with Oregon and some of the other teams that were in the Pac Twelve. They are built well in the trenches, offensive line, defensive line, and now moving into the Big Ten. They have a quarterback who Gilden Gabriel, who was on what it's fourth different team now I think, who seem seems like he's been in college football forever. But the experience there, the experience and depth in the trenches that makes them a super a really really big contender in that league. And they get the Buckeyes in at Austin, which if you can get a ticket to that game, go It's one of the best environments in college football. Eugene, Oregon can be a difficult place to get to as a fan, but once you get there, it was my favorite place to go for all the years I've been government Sports.

Does It does? Because I think if you talk to people like who are the four teams, who are the teams that you think can win the national championship, it's obviously Ohio State and Georgia one to two. And then I think the third and fourth teams out of everybody's mouths are Oregon in Texas. Yeah, And I think what people need to understand is with the twelve team playoff, now, of those four teams, two of them are not going to get a bye in that first round because the conference champions get to buy So either Texas or Georgia or Ohio State or Oregon will have to wind up playing that first round game somewhere to get to the quarterfinals. Because of the structure of the playoffs, So will that ultimately matter, Who knows, But that could be an extra hurdle for one of those four teams. But Oregon is a team that I love that I've loved them for years, and I don't think they're going to have an issue moving to the Big Ten at all. The way Mario Cristobal built that team the difference with Oregon and some of the other teams that were in the Pac Twelve. They are built well in the trenches, offensive line, defensive line, and now moving into the Big Ten. They have a quarterback who Gilden Gabriel, who was on what it's fourth different team now I think, who seem seems like he's been in college football forever. But the experience there, the experience and depth in the trenches that makes them a super a really really big contender in that league. And they get the Buckeyes in at Austin, which if you can get a ticket to that game, go It's one of the best environments in college football. Eugene, Oregon can be a difficult place to get to as a fan, but once you get there, it was my favorite place to go for all the years I've been government Sports.

Yeah.

Yeah.

Nice, we could wrap up any other sleepers as Alex heads to Vegas this weekend.

Nice, we could wrap up any other sleepers as Alex heads to Vegas this weekend.

And Heisman team's a long shot to win the Natty. Well.

And Heisman team's a long shot to win the Natty. Well.

I think I mentioned Julian saying about a hundred he was about one hundred to one to win the Heighs when he would be someone I might be, should should do.

I think I mentioned Julian saying about a hundred he was about one hundred to one to win the Heighs when he would be someone I might be, should should do.

No.

No.

I just don't think their record is going to be good enough even in the even in the Big Twelve, which but I think the Big twelve is just interesting because one of those teams is going to get a bye, and they're all like Oklahoma State, Kansas, Kansas State, They're all kind of the same thing. I guess if you're looking for a sleeper team to throw some money on, I guess Penn State might be that team in the Big Ten. Uh, it depends if Drew Aller can maybe make that leap forward.

I just don't think their record is going to be good enough even in the even in the Big Twelve, which but I think the Big twelve is just interesting because one of those teams is going to get a bye, and they're all like Oklahoma State, Kansas, Kansas State, They're all kind of the same thing. I guess if you're looking for a sleeper team to throw some money on, I guess Penn State might be that team in the Big Ten. Uh, it depends if Drew Aller can maybe make that leap forward.

Uh.

Uh.

He struggled at times last year. He looked really into indecisive. But they're another team with talent, and uh, it's it's a big year because I think the Penn State and Lion fans are kind of waiting for them to build on what happened a few years back. When when when they want to win in the Rose Bowl and looking for a big marquee win under James Franklin. So if you're looking to throw a dart at the bigger price, Penn State might not be the worst pick.

He struggled at times last year. He looked really into indecisive. But they're another team with talent, and uh, it's it's a big year because I think the Penn State and Lion fans are kind of waiting for them to build on what happened a few years back. When when when they want to win in the Rose Bowl and looking for a big marquee win under James Franklin. So if you're looking to throw a dart at the bigger price, Penn State might not be the worst pick.

Nitny Lyons.

Nitny Lyons.

There you go, Chris the Bear Felika obviously download Bear Bets podcast with Jeff Schwartz and Fox Big Noon Kickoff.

There you go, Chris the Bear Felika obviously download Bear Bets podcast with Jeff Schwartz and Fox Big Noon Kickoff.

Great stuff, Chris.

Great stuff, Chris.

Thanks buddy, appreciate you any time.

Thanks buddy, appreciate you any time.

All right, let's go to Alex Curry with the news.

All right, let's go to Alex Curry with the news.

No, no, this is the headline news.

No, no, this is the headline news.

Just to let you know.

Just to let you know.

I was taking notes through all of that, Chris, like literally everything.

I was taking notes through all of that, Chris, like literally everything.

Win the division.

Win the division.

You too, and the bouncing back.

You too, and the bouncing back.

Do you like that? No? Oh no, I'm ony real, I'm ony there.

Do you like that? No? Oh no, I'm ony real, I'm ony there.

Dang.

Dang.

All right, well, let's start in the NFL because the Cardinals will have a lot of star power at wide receiver. After taking Marvin Harris Junior with a fourth overall pick, the rookie is currently plus seven fifty for offensive Rookie of the Year, the third best. It's behind Caleb Williams and Jaden Daniels. Adding to his star quality, Harrison Junior signed a deal with New Balance earlier this offseason and will be the face of their first ever football cleat coming out this year. Now that's a big deal as a rookie being the face of the first ever New Balance football clea, I mean New Balance goes. They've been going big with their stars. They signed shohe O Tani as the face of their shoe for Major League Baseball, So this is a big deal. Marvin Harrison Junior is the face for football and the new cleat. I mean he's expected to be the top receiver after the draft class. It's going to be with Kyler Murray. We were talking about him yesterday. Kind of a dark horse to have.

All right, well, let's start in the NFL because the Cardinals will have a lot of star power at wide receiver. After taking Marvin Harris Junior with a fourth overall pick, the rookie is currently plus seven fifty for offensive Rookie of the Year, the third best. It's behind Caleb Williams and Jaden Daniels. Adding to his star quality, Harrison Junior signed a deal with New Balance earlier this offseason and will be the face of their first ever football cleat coming out this year. Now that's a big deal as a rookie being the face of the first ever New Balance football clea, I mean New Balance goes. They've been going big with their stars. They signed shohe O Tani as the face of their shoe for Major League Baseball, So this is a big deal. Marvin Harrison Junior is the face for football and the new cleat. I mean he's expected to be the top receiver after the draft class. It's going to be with Kyler Murray. We were talking about him yesterday. Kind of a dark horse to have.

A great season after.

A great season after.

After being having a healthy offseason and hopefully again it's all going to come down to can't you stay healthy throughout the season.

After being having a healthy offseason and hopefully again it's all going to come down to can't you stay healthy throughout the season.

Yeah, this is great for Harrison. I'm a fan. This guy was a tremendous at OWHII date. Obviously his dad a legendary football player. Yep, I don't.

Yeah, this is great for Harrison. I'm a fan. This guy was a tremendous at OWHII date. Obviously his dad a legendary football player. Yep, I don't.

I think I have one pair of New Balance I was gifted to Kawhi Leonards New Balance shoes.

I think I have one pair of New Balance I was gifted to Kawhi Leonards New Balance shoes.

They're coming back with some trendy like walking shoes.

They're coming back with some trendy like walking shoes.

Do they have a big N on them like his guy?

Do they have a big N on them like his guy?

I don't like, I'm not advertising for you guys, like I like an understated like, I don't wear anything with the big swoosh.

I don't like, I'm not advertising for you guys, like I like an understated like, I don't wear anything with the big swoosh.

You know, that's just you. You're not a logo guy.

You know, that's just you. You're not a logo guy.

No, okay, are they paying me to advertise with them? Nobody? This is not mine. I'm a fan, not my Jim, I'm a fan.

No, okay, are they paying me to advertise with them? Nobody? This is not mine. I'm a fan, not my Jim, I'm a fan.

All right, Well, let's talk about one team you're a fan of. The Knicks already have three Villanova alums on the roster and got.

All right, Well, let's talk about one team you're a fan of. The Knicks already have three Villanova alums on the roster and got.

The nickname the Nova Knicks.

The nickname the Nova Knicks.

The New York traded for Mikhail Bridges earlier this week, and once the trade officially goes through, all four players will have one at least one national title playing under Jay Wright and he was speaking to The New York Post and called it the opportunity of a lifetime for his former players. I mean, it's a rare opportunity to get the band back together again from college to the NBA. We've been talking about it. They're going all in on chemistry. That's something you can't really again, rare opportunity. You can't teach that. Bringing it from college to the NBA.

The New York traded for Mikhail Bridges earlier this week, and once the trade officially goes through, all four players will have one at least one national title playing under Jay Wright and he was speaking to The New York Post and called it the opportunity of a lifetime for his former players. I mean, it's a rare opportunity to get the band back together again from college to the NBA. We've been talking about it. They're going all in on chemistry. That's something you can't really again, rare opportunity. You can't teach that. Bringing it from college to the NBA.

Is it gonna work out? Nobody knows.

Is it gonna work out? Nobody knows.

But it's also the first trade between the New York rival since nineteen eighty three, which is a big deal.

But it's also the first trade between the New York rival since nineteen eighty three, which is a big deal.

I think it's gonna work.

I think it's gonna work.

So this is cool.

So this is cool.

So Lebron and his son are getting pushed as like historic. Wouldn't it be historic if these guys won a title of Villanova and then one one in the NBA that would be some historical stain. Now that's a big leap for them to make from conference semifinals. It adding a no time All Star to suddenly winning the Chip. But again I said yesterday, I think they match up very well with Boston. I think they're the clear number two team in the East, and they're not far behind the Celtics.

So Lebron and his son are getting pushed as like historic. Wouldn't it be historic if these guys won a title of Villanova and then one one in the NBA that would be some historical stain. Now that's a big leap for them to make from conference semifinals. It adding a no time All Star to suddenly winning the Chip. But again I said yesterday, I think they match up very well with Boston. I think they're the clear number two team in the East, and they're not far behind the Celtics.

No, their third best odds to win the title behind the Celtics and Nuggets at plus eight fifty.

No, their third best odds to win the title behind the Celtics and Nuggets at plus eight fifty.

Right now, and now Thibodau will have his full roster. Y not get drive guys into the ground.

Right now, and now Thibodau will have his full roster. Y not get drive guys into the ground.

They dealt with a lot of injuries.

They dealt with a lot of injuries.

He didn't have Julius Randall, and then like adding Bridges, who hasn't missed a single game in his career.

He didn't have Julius Randall, and then like adding Bridges, who hasn't missed a single game in his career.

It's a big deal.

It's a big deal.

There's a lot of jobs here was playing like every minute of everything. He's gonna be coming off the bench for them.

There's a lot of jobs here was playing like every minute of everything. He's gonna be coming off the bench for them.

There's a big chake they're gonna be It's very exciting time to be a Knicks fan.

There's a big chake they're gonna be It's very exciting time to be a Knicks fan.

Yeah, it's gonna be exciting. I'm happy for you.

Yeah, it's gonna be exciting. I'm happy for you.

Thank you all Right, off to Major League Baseball, where it was a tough night for Phillies fans. Kyle Schwarber had already gotten injured earlier in the game, but on the final out, Bryce Harper's to stay a hamstring injury trying to beat out a grounder down the first base line.

Thank you all Right, off to Major League Baseball, where it was a tough night for Phillies fans. Kyle Schwarber had already gotten injured earlier in the game, but on the final out, Bryce Harper's to stay a hamstring injury trying to beat out a grounder down the first base line.

And here's Harper on the injury after the game.

And here's Harper on the injury after the game.

Took the lower hemmy just a little bit. Uh So we're going to image tomorrow just to see what that looks like. See, I, you know, kind of sail tomorrow and I can go back filt like that before. Now I haven't. I never had really a soft tissue injury, said Bo. So, uh can we see Like I said, what Emma Jandler text to.

Took the lower hemmy just a little bit. Uh So we're going to image tomorrow just to see what that looks like. See, I, you know, kind of sail tomorrow and I can go back filt like that before. Now I haven't. I never had really a soft tissue injury, said Bo. So, uh can we see Like I said, what Emma Jandler text to.

Yeah, I'll go from there.

Yeah, I'll go from there.

This was brutal to watch because he is the best player on the best team in baseball right now. They have the best records, about eight games ahead of the Braves. It's just announced yesterday that Bryce Harper was going to be a starter for the All Star Game because he was leading the All Star.

This was brutal to watch because he is the best player on the best team in baseball right now. They have the best records, about eight games ahead of the Braves. It's just announced yesterday that Bryce Harper was going to be a starter for the All Star Game because he was leading the All Star.

Game voting with Aaron Judge.

Game voting with Aaron Judge.

And you also have to remember he's been dealing with injuries the last couple of years. He made the move from the outfield to first base after he had Tommy John surgery on his elbow.

And you also have to remember he's been dealing with injuries the last couple of years. He made the move from the outfield to first base after he had Tommy John surgery on his elbow.

So there's been a lot of adjustments.

So there's been a lot of adjustments.

For Bryce Harper later in his career due to injury.

For Bryce Harper later in his career due to injury.

It depends, that's the hard part.

It depends, that's the hard part.

It depends like what, like what grade of a strain it is, and you can easily re injure it with.

It depends like what, like what grade of a strain it is, and you can easily re injure it with.

A sprint or a move. So it's a month, maybe a month for the hamstring.

A sprint or a move. So it's a month, maybe a month for the hamstring.

Yeah, get him a therapy. Do they have that in Philly? I mean a month, it could be.

Yeah, get him a therapy. Do they have that in Philly? I mean a month, it could be.

It depends.

It depends.

You know, you're sprinting, you're running, you don't want to re injure it. Yeah, yeah, So the Phillies just put him on the ten day I l he'll probably reevaluate him after that.

You know, you're sprinting, you're running, you don't want to re injure it. Yeah, yeah, So the Phillies just put him on the ten day I l he'll probably reevaluate him after that.

No, All Star Game, probably don't.

No, All Star Game, probably don't.

You don't want to say that, and hopefully he'll at least be there because we have it.

You don't want to say that, and hopefully he'll at least be there because we have it.

By the way, in Texas, how about the baby Blue Phillies?

By the way, in Texas, how about the baby Blue Phillies?

Now I love the baby Now listen I've seen rhyme over there, producer shaking his head.

Now I love the baby Now listen I've seen rhyme over there, producer shaking his head.

I'll say this, when.

I'll say this, when.

I was living outside Philadelphia, I got one of those baby blue Philadelphia throwback hats with the p on it.

I was living outside Philadelphia, I got one of those baby blue Philadelphia throwback hats with the p on it.

Yeah, it's just a cool looking hat.

Yeah, it's just a cool looking hat.

It's great.

It's great.

I'm a huge fan of Philly and Philly sports and Phillies fans we were covering when they were in the World Series a couple of years ago. Talk about like an aggressive, passionate fan base. That just stole my heart. I'm here for for all of it. So I just hope for Phillies fans that he gets better. So we've seen a lot of top guys go down, Ronald Acuna Junior and Mookie Betts. Now Bryce Harper is just not good for the game when you have your star guys not on the field.

I'm a huge fan of Philly and Philly sports and Phillies fans we were covering when they were in the World Series a couple of years ago. Talk about like an aggressive, passionate fan base. That just stole my heart. I'm here for for all of it. So I just hope for Phillies fans that he gets better. So we've seen a lot of top guys go down, Ronald Acuna Junior and Mookie Betts. Now Bryce Harper is just not good for the game when you have your star guys not on the field.

So here's to a speedy recovery.

So here's to a speedy recovery.

Alex Curry with the news.

Alex Curry with the news.

Well, that's the news, and thanks for stopping by The Herd Line News.

Well, that's the news, and thanks for stopping by The Herd Line News.

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Very exciting NBA Draft grades, Alex You ready.

Very exciting NBA Draft grades, Alex You ready.

I'm ready? You ready?

I'm ready? You ready?

Yeah, Okay, let's get started. What grade would you give the Hawks?

Yeah, Okay, let's get started. What grade would you give the Hawks?

I'm gonna go with a C. I know, listen, I'm a tough grader, folks.

I'm gonna go with a C. I know, listen, I'm a tough grader, folks.

Now, listen, in five years, if Ricochet looks like Paul George, I'll eat this.

Now, listen, in five years, if Ricochet looks like Paul George, I'll eat this.

That's fine. I don't know that he's gonna.

That's fine. I don't know that he's gonna.

Get there, and in the short term, Hawks are not gonna be very good next year. Let's see with Trey Young and j Janna Murray if they move off. But I did not love this draft. Trading aj Griffin, bailing on him after two years. I don't know, I just didn't love it.

Get there, and in the short term, Hawks are not gonna be very good next year. Let's see with Trey Young and j Janna Murray if they move off. But I did not love this draft. Trading aj Griffin, bailing on him after two years. I don't know, I just didn't love it.

All right, Moving on, what grade would you give the.

All right, Moving on, what grade would you give the.

Wizards another team? What the hell are they doing? Washington? I'm gonna give a ce again.

Wizards another team? What the hell are they doing? Washington? I'm gonna give a ce again.

You go with Alex Saar, who is a nice player. Played seventeen minutes a game in the NBL last year. Carrington's a nice player. This is gonna be one of the worst teams in the league. I didn't even like trading Denny Abdia on Draft day.

You go with Alex Saar, who is a nice player. Played seventeen minutes a game in the NBL last year. Carrington's a nice player. This is gonna be one of the worst teams in the league. I didn't even like trading Denny Abdia on Draft day.

Like what?

Like what?

I just very puzzling stuff from the Wizards. Again, this is a multi year project. If you in five years, say Jay Jay the Wizard during the playoffs, you you've got their.

I just very puzzling stuff from the Wizards. Again, this is a multi year project. If you in five years, say Jay Jay the Wizard during the playoffs, you you've got their.

Draft grade wrong? Fine, but in the short term, see what.

Draft grade wrong? Fine, but in the short term, see what.

Grade would you give it the Rockets?

Grade would you give it the Rockets?

Uh? Slight slightly better?

Uh? Slight slightly better?

See Plus, I'm not as high on Reed Shepherd as everyone else. Larson's okay, I like adding Griffin, but like Shepherd. Really, I don't know how Jalen Green's gonna take this. I don't know what his future holds in Houston. They're close. I like this team. I just I would not have gone Shepherd at three. But he's a nice player.

See Plus, I'm not as high on Reed Shepherd as everyone else. Larson's okay, I like adding Griffin, but like Shepherd. Really, I don't know how Jalen Green's gonna take this. I don't know what his future holds in Houston. They're close. I like this team. I just I would not have gone Shepherd at three. But he's a nice player.

You are a tough grade.

You are a tough grade.

I am C.

I am C.

Plus.

Plus.

We haven't we haven't even made it to a B yet.

We haven't we haven't even made it to a B yet.

Yeah.

Yeah.

What grade would you give the Grizzlies?

What grade would you give the Grizzlies?

Here we go, here's a B. Give me a B for the Grizzlies Zach Edie. I like it. I think the perfect center for this team.

Here we go, here's a B. Give me a B for the Grizzlies Zach Edie. I like it. I think the perfect center for this team.

Like he's gonna be able to slide right in pick and roll with Ja Morant. This team will be much better than they were last year.

Like he's gonna be able to slide right in pick and roll with Ja Morant. This team will be much better than they were last year.

Did you see Ja Morant's meme he tweeted out from Rush Hour?

Did you see Ja Morant's meme he tweeted out from Rush Hour?

It was really funny.

It was really funny.

It was good.

It was good.

Like it was a scene where he like goes to the elevator and like he runs into this extremely tall man like whoa so he like listen, he had jokes.

Like it was a scene where he like goes to the elevator and like he runs into this extremely tall man like whoa so he like listen, he had jokes.

He's gonna be a factor. I like Cam Spencer from You Cut, Like this is a solid draft. Wristleis You're gonna be like a forty five to fifty win team next year.

He's gonna be a factor. I like Cam Spencer from You Cut, Like this is a solid draft. Wristleis You're gonna be like a forty five to fifty win team next year.

It's gonna be fun, all right. What grade would you give the heat min Heat?

It's gonna be fun, all right. What grade would you give the heat min Heat?

Oh?

Oh?

I went C plus. I where is Okay? But your your best player is bam Outebayo? Are you moving him to stretch for I just don't totally get that you just extended him. Larsen's a solid ad Heat kind of an underachieving team this season. I don't know what the future holes with the Jimmy Butler upset situation there.

I went C plus. I where is Okay? But your your best player is bam Outebayo? Are you moving him to stretch for I just don't totally get that you just extended him. Larsen's a solid ad Heat kind of an underachieving team this season. I don't know what the future holes with the Jimmy Butler upset situation there.

So I didn't love the draft. C plus for the Heat.

So I didn't love the draft. C plus for the Heat.

Curious about this next one. What Grady would you give the Spurs?

Curious about this next one. What Grady would you give the Spurs?

Disappointing but a B minus, mostly because I love Castle.

Disappointing but a B minus, mostly because I love Castle.

I think he was my favorite player in the draft. Nunez is a under the radar guy.

I think he was my favorite player in the draft. Nunez is a under the radar guy.

He's apparently very beloved overseas, so he could be a steal. I hated trading Rob Dillingham. I went over that yesterday.

He's apparently very beloved overseas, so he could be a steal. I hated trading Rob Dillingham. I went over that yesterday.

B minus for the Spurs. Castle should start. I love his game.

B minus for the Spurs. Castle should start. I love his game.

What grade would you give the thunder Okay?

What grade would you give the thunder Okay?

OKC is kind of on a heater right now.

OKC is kind of on a heater right now.

Oh my goodness, so I gave him a by Topic.

Oh my goodness, so I gave him a by Topic.

Is injured, but he's a player.

Is injured, but he's a player.

Jones is an under the radar guy, and Mitchell I like a lot. I'm telling you two of these three should contribute next year. I think topic is a couple of years away, but okase might be the second best team in the West next year.

Jones is an under the radar guy, and Mitchell I like a lot. I'm telling you two of these three should contribute next year. I think topic is a couple of years away, but okase might be the second best team in the West next year.

I know they had what they number one or number two seeds. I forget they were one of the best seeds in what they were the one seed?

I know they had what they number one or number two seeds. I forget they were one of the best seeds in what they were the one seed?

Yeah, I appreciate it.

Yeah, I appreciate it.

Yeah, so they'll be either back at one or two next year. This team is good. I think in free agency they need a center, but they're close.

Yeah, so they'll be either back at one or two next year. This team is good. I think in free agency they need a center, but they're close.

All right, what grade would you give the timber Wolves?

All right, what grade would you give the timber Wolves?

Here's your first day, Alex, you asked me. I love of these two players. Give the Timberwolves an A. Dillingham is going to play. He's gonna be in the back end of the rotation early and then maybe more later. And Tarrett Shinnon is a bucket getter. Folks, I'm not ready to stake my claim, but the Minnesota Timberwolves might be the favorite in the West this year. I really think both these guys contribute. It sounds like Carl Anthony Towns. They're not gonna move off him. They'll eat the luxury tax. Dang Timberwolves, give me an.

Here's your first day, Alex, you asked me. I love of these two players. Give the Timberwolves an A. Dillingham is going to play. He's gonna be in the back end of the rotation early and then maybe more later. And Tarrett Shinnon is a bucket getter. Folks, I'm not ready to stake my claim, but the Minnesota Timberwolves might be the favorite in the West this year. I really think both these guys contribute. It sounds like Carl Anthony Towns. They're not gonna move off him. They'll eat the luxury tax. Dang Timberwolves, give me an.

Agg Okay, what grade did you give your necks?

Agg Okay, what grade did you give your necks?

Okay, now it gets fun. The Knicks are an a full show not even close. Forget about the France guy you can draft and Stash Tyler Kolek is a stud. I'm telling you, man, he's on the Brunson track. I'm not saying he's gonna be all NBA, but he's gonna start coming off the bench. He will contribute. Mccullor was one of the best players in the country. He had some injuries. He's a little older.

Okay, now it gets fun. The Knicks are an a full show not even close. Forget about the France guy you can draft and Stash Tyler Kolek is a stud. I'm telling you, man, he's on the Brunson track. I'm not saying he's gonna be all NBA, but he's gonna start coming off the bench. He will contribute. Mccullor was one of the best players in the country. He had some injuries. He's a little older.

But two of those.

But two of those.

Guys will find themselves in like the eight nine ten spot. And the Knicks are gonna be awesome. So they're crushing the week. They crush the draft. They got Michale Bridges. My Knicks get an A.

Guys will find themselves in like the eight nine ten spot. And the Knicks are gonna be awesome. So they're crushing the week. They crush the draft. They got Michale Bridges. My Knicks get an A.

And finally, what grade would you give our Lakers.

And finally, what grade would you give our Lakers.

Let's see they get Dulton Connect he's a good shooter. They got Bronnie James.

Let's see they get Dulton Connect he's a good shooter. They got Bronnie James.

Let's go with an A plus and A plus with a Lakers connect is that I'm just telling he's the truth. And I like Bonnie James. You're getting lebron You're keeping him happy again. Look at the end of that Lakers bench. Yeah, Bronnie is better than a couple of He will be better than a couple of those guys and able to contribute in some small capacity, you.

Let's go with an A plus and A plus with a Lakers connect is that I'm just telling he's the truth. And I like Bonnie James. You're getting lebron You're keeping him happy again. Look at the end of that Lakers bench. Yeah, Bronnie is better than a couple of He will be better than a couple of those guys and able to contribute in some small capacity, you.

Know, pass me the ball Dad over here. But I like the Connect edition.

Know, pass me the ball Dad over here. But I like the Connect edition.

I'm just telling you, the Lakers had a very very good draft.

I'm just telling you, the Lakers had a very very good draft.

Connect is he could be the Steel of the draft.

Connect is he could be the Steel of the draft.

I mean, he was a SEC Player of the Year and his story, I think is what helps him. Like, didn't have a D one offer at a high school, went to junior college, transfer to Tennessee, and even when you were talking to him, they were talking to him at the draft, like, what would your teammate say about you? Like I work really hard. Everyone just says he's a gym rat. He loves Jimmy, puts it in the work. He's gonna be hustling. And now add that to someone like a team that you have Lebron James ad Yeah, and Lebron's also going to be wanting to elevate his son Browny to that level too.

I mean, he was a SEC Player of the Year and his story, I think is what helps him. Like, didn't have a D one offer at a high school, went to junior college, transfer to Tennessee, and even when you were talking to him, they were talking to him at the draft, like, what would your teammate say about you? Like I work really hard. Everyone just says he's a gym rat. He loves Jimmy, puts it in the work. He's gonna be hustling. And now add that to someone like a team that you have Lebron James ad Yeah, and Lebron's also going to be wanting to elevate his son Browny to that level too.

So it's gonna be interesting.

So it's gonna be interesting.

All signs pointing up for the Lakers and Laker fans. If you want to, you know, spend your Friday night in on YouTube. I'm just telling you right now, go punch in Dalton Connect.

All signs pointing up for the Lakers and Laker fans. If you want to, you know, spend your Friday night in on YouTube. I'm just telling you right now, go punch in Dalton Connect.

UNC. He just went off. They couldn't stop. Go punch in Dalton Connect. Zach Edie. That Elite eight game was amazing stuff.

UNC. He just went off. They couldn't stop. Go punch in Dalton Connect. Zach Edie. That Elite eight game was amazing stuff.

I did lose, Oh no, I think I got to push in that game, but I remember I was watching closely because Connect couldn't be stopped.

I did lose, Oh no, I think I got to push in that game, but I remember I was watching closely because Connect couldn't be stopped.

Go look up Connect against Kentucky. I think he had thirty seven.

Go look up Connect against Kentucky. I think he had thirty seven.

The guy can score on some of the best players in the country.

The guy can score on some of the best players in the country.

He's a pure scorer.

He's a pure scorer.

And that's exactly what the Lakers guys in assass exactly what the Lakers never did.

And that's exactly what the Lakers guys in assass exactly what the Lakers never did.

Shooting was their bugaboo.

Shooting was their bugaboo.

They're like, oh, Torian Prince, please make a shot. Okay, camradis great defense.

They're like, oh, Torian Prince, please make a shot. Okay, camradis great defense.

Can't make a shot?

Can't make a shot?

Someone who can you do?

Someone who can you do?

Yeah?

Yeah?

So I listen, little a little older, a little more mature than most of the guys in the draft, was twenty three.

So I listen, little a little older, a little more mature than most of the guys in the draft, was twenty three.

I think he's never going to be twenty three this summer, or maybe just turned twenty three.

I think he's never going to be twenty three this summer, or maybe just turned twenty three.

So Laker fans get excited. Listen. You know who else should be excited.

So Laker fans get excited. Listen. You know who else should be excited.

Alex Curry going to Vegas this weekend. So if you see her, you know, tell her how amazing the show was. We were just phenomenal, dominating, except where I kind of was a little harsh on some people, but it happens. You know, it happens.

Alex Curry going to Vegas this weekend. So if you see her, you know, tell her how amazing the show was. We were just phenomenal, dominating, except where I kind of was a little harsh on some people, but it happens. You know, it happens.

We had a good time.

We had a good time.

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Yeah, I'm getting in trouble. No executive showed up on set. That's a w Have a fun weekend. We're back on Wednesday.