The First Monster Wemby Game, Plus Danny Kanell’s Issue With the Initial CFB Playoff Rankings
Nov 3, 2023
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Former college football player and analyst Danny Kanell joins Ryen Russillo to discuss the first College Football Playoff rankings, conference hierarchy, and preview upcoming games. They also make game predictions and share betting experiences. The podcast covers topics such as analyzing a basketball player's performance, debating college football rankings, and struggles on defense and offensive woes. They also delve into haggling about beer temperature and challenging comfort zones.
The unpredictability of the LSU vs Alabama game makes it difficult to predict the outcome.
Michigan's football program is under investigation for alleged cheating, raising questions about fairness and the legitimacy of their potential national championship.
The Pac-12 Conference has emerged as one of the top conferences in college football, but they still need consistency and continued success to solidify their reputation.
It is important to respect different ways of expressing sports fandom, even if they may seem unusual or excessive to others.
Deep dives
LSU vs Alabama: A Game of Uncertainty
The upcoming LSU vs Alabama game is difficult to predict due to the unpredictable nature of both teams. LSU's quarterback, Jaden Daniels, has shown improvement and impressive numbers, while Alabama's defense has been statistically strong. However, Alabama's offense has struggled at times, and LSU's defense has had its weaknesses exposed. The outcome could go in any direction, with LSU winning a close shootout or Alabama dominating with a two-touchdown victory.
Michigan's football program is currently under investigation for alleged cheating. While the severity of the allegations remains to be seen, it is unlikely that any punishment will be imposed before the end of the season or before the playoffs. The outcome of the investigation will have a significant impact on Michigan's reputation and the legitimacy of their potential national championship, should they win. The controversy surrounding Michigan raises questions about fairness, punishment, and the motivations of conference officials and the NCAA.
The Pac-12 Conference: Rising to Prominence
The Pac-12 Conference has emerged as one of the top conferences in college football this season. Teams like Oregon and Washington have displayed strong performances, and the conference as a whole has experienced success against non-conference opponents. However, the Pac-12's path to dominance is not set in stone, and there is still work to be done to solidify their standing. Oregon remains the top contender, thanks to their improved defense and explosive offense, but there is a need for consistency and continued success to solidify the conference's reputation.
The LSU vs Alabama Matchup: Difficult to Predict
The LSU vs Alabama game is highly unpredictable, with both teams having strengths and weaknesses. LSU's quarterback, Jaden Daniels, has shown improvement and has the ability to make big plays, while Alabama's defense has shown improvement but still has vulnerabilities. The outcome of the game could go either way, with LSU winning in a close shootout or Alabama winning decisively. The game will likely come down to how well each team's defense can contain the opposing offense.
Excitement and Uncertainty in the Broncos-Chiefs Game
The narrator's 18-year-old daughter's boyfriend, who is also a Broncos fan, becomes emotional and cries tears of joy during the Broncos-Chiefs game, celebrating the Broncos' win and breaking a 16-game losing streak. The narrator, also a Broncos fan, finds the boyfriend's emotional response to be excessive and wonders if he is losing his sports fandom. The narrator seeks advice on how to respond to the boyfriend's tears.
Accepting Differences in Emotional Reactions
While the narrator may find the boyfriend's emotional response to be unusual, it is important to recognize and accept that people have different ways of expressing their passion and joy for their favorite sports teams. Crying during a game may be a genuine expression of emotion for the boyfriend, even if others may not understand or share the same reaction. It is not indicative of a loss of sports fandom on the narrator's part.
Maintaining Openness and Respect in Relationships
Rather than judging the boyfriend's emotional response, the narrator should approach the situation with an open mind and respect for different ways of expressing emotions. It can be a good opportunity for bonding and understanding between the narrator, the daughter, and her boyfriend. It may also be helpful to have a light-hearted conversation or make jokes about the boyfriend's emotional reaction, keeping the atmosphere friendly and supportive.
Russillo opens the show by recapping Victor Wembanyama’s big game and explaining why San Antonio was the perfect landing spot for him (1:00). Then, he’s joined by Danny Kanell to chat about the first College Football Playoff rankings, discuss the conference hierarchy, and preview this weekend’s games (14:00). Finally, Ceruti and Kyle join to make this week’s Alliance Parlay (53:00) before closing the show with some listener-submitted Life Advice questions (59:00).
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Host: Ryen Russillo
Guests: Danny Kanell
Producers: Steve Ceruti, Kyle Crichton, and Mike Wargon
