Draymond At It Again and Buying Mavs Hype? Plus Ryan Fitzpatrick on the Josh Allen Criticism and Smart Guy Questions.
Dec 13, 2023
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Former Harvard great and 'Thursday Night Football' analyst Ryan Fitzpatrick discusses Tommy DeVito's cool story, Josh Allen's career progress, and going from player to analyst. They also touch on recent basketball games and give life advice. In other chapters, they evaluate young quarterbacks, discuss impressive football performances, and have lighthearted conversations about historical taxation rates and tanning.
The Warriors may be facing a closing championship window after another loss and Draymond Green's ejection.
Ryan Fitzpatrick discusses Tommy DeVito's story, Josh Allen's progress, and transitioning from player to analyst.
The AFC playoff race intensifies with Josh Allen's performance being a key factor to watch for the Buffalo Bills.
The speaker reflects on the ethics of taking advantage of a physical mismatch in competitive basketball games and the context of a men's league.
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Playing one-on-one against a smaller and less skilled opponent
The speaker describes a situation in which they played one-on-one basketball against a smaller and less skilled opponent, specifically a woman in their intramural league. The speaker acknowledges that they took advantage of the mismatch by constantly posting up and playing aggressively against the woman. While the men on the opposing team expressed their disapproval, the speaker reflects on the nature of the league being a men's league and wonders if their approach was acceptable given the context. The speaker raises questions about whether this behavior is unsportsmanlike and whether opinions would change if the game was a playoff match.
Mixed opinions on how to handle the situation
There are differing opinions on whether the speaker was in the wrong for taking advantage of the mismatch. Some argue that it is unsportsmanlike to continually exploit a smaller and less skilled opponent, while others argue that in a men's league, such strategies are expected. The speaker reflects on the comments from the opposing team and wonders about the dynamics of the game, explaining that more information is needed. The speaker acknowledges that taking advantage of such mismatches may be seen as excessive and pointless, but also notes that if the women on the opposing team were skilled and had a competitive game, the approach may be more justified.
Considerations of fairness and competitive spirit
The speaker contemplates the fairness and competitive nature of the game, questioning whether it is appropriate to continuously exploit a physical advantage over a smaller and less skilled opponent. The speaker also wonders if playoff games require a different mindset and if it is acceptable to push boundaries in those situations. Ultimately, the speaker acknowledges the need for more information and the differing perspectives surrounding the situation, leaving the question of whether the approach was right or wrong open for interpretation.
Ryen is back with some Hump Day Hoops. Luka lit it up again against the Lakers last night, and the Mavs may have found another reliable option off the bench. Has the Warriors' championship window closed following another loss and Draymond ejection? (00:35) Former Harvard great and current 'Thursday Night Football' on Amazon analyst Ryan Fitzpatrick stops by and discusses Tommy DeVito’s cool story, Josh Allen’s career progress, and going from player to analyst. (28:53) Plus, Life Advice! One guy is frightened by what happened at a work holiday party and is concerned his job status is up in the air. (57:31)
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Host: Ryen Russillo
Guest: Ryan Fitzpatrick
Producers: Cliff Augustin, Steve Ceruti, and Kyle Crichton
