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Dweeberfluos Strikes Again: Why Russell Wilson Got Benched


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The brothers are back with a celebratory episode after achieving an incredible 7-1 gambling record as a group last week. The podcast kicks off with a triumphant recap of their nearly perfect betting slate, with only one over bet missing the mark in what turned out to be a defensive struggle.

The college football landscape has delivered some genuine surprises, none more shocking than Iowa's offensive transformation. After years of being the quintessential under bet, Iowa has suddenly erupted for 47 and 38 points in consecutive weeks, forcing the hosts to temporarily suspend their famous "anti-Iowa parlay" strategy. Meanwhile, Indiana's complete dismantling of ninth-ranked Illinois (63-10) has raised eyebrows nationwide, though the hosts note how quickly the narrative around Illinois shifted from legitimate contender to overrated pretender after just one loss.

A significant portion of the episode examines the NFL's most surprising storylines, including Russell Wilson's benching by the Giants after just three games. The brothers don't hold back in their assessment of the Giants as "one of the worst-run organizations in football," questioning the logic behind signing Wilson only to bench him for rookie Jackson Dart before the season has even found its rhythm. They also break down Oklahoma's controversial "fake substitution" play against Auburn that should have been flagged according to the rules.

The episode introduces a new "Coach Quotes" segment, using famous coaching soundbites to frame discussions about which teams are already cooked (the New York teams), which winning teams won't make the playoffs (Bengals without Burrow), and which teams need to "man up" (Chiefs and Texans). Their locks of the week include the Chiefs as home underdogs against Baltimore in what they describe as a "loser-leaves-town" matchup between two surprising 1-2 teams.

Whether you're looking for gambling insights, coaching hot seat analysis, or just brotherly banter about the current state of football, this episode delivers with both expertise and entertainment. Don't miss their passionate takes on Indiana's potential rise to national prominence and why Taylor Swift's "magic powers" guarantee the Chiefs won't fall to 1-3.

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The Sportsbook SharpsBy Andy Reust