Joel Anderson, Stefan Fatsis, and Josh Levin talk about the opening weekend of the new XFL. They also discuss the Houston Rockets’ small-ball experiment and review ESPN’s new Michael Vick documentary.
XFL (01:57): Is the latest iteration of Vince McMahon’s NFL competitor built to last?
Rockets (22:48): Is playing super-duper small a smart idea, a desperate ploy, or a smart idea that’s also a desperate ploy?
Vick (37:11): Assessing the quarterback’s contrition 13 years after he pleaded guilty to a dogfighting charge.
Afterball (58:02): Stefan on one of Bobby Knight’s most memorable meltdowns.
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