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Hot Takes: Drafts, GOATs, and Underdogs


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CFB Week 5 Draft


Let’s draft the top 3 can’t-miss matchups or players of Week 5.


Already on deck: No. 6 Oregon at No. 3 Penn State is the headliner in Happy Valley.


Also, Alabama visits Georgia — a primetime SEC slugfest.


NFL Underdogs — Who’s Poised to Shock?


Teams flying under radar: A weak start by the Titans has fans already calling for a change.


Meanwhile, Caleb Williams is turning heads early in Chicago with a breakout performance.

Let’s debate: which of these is more sustainable — the underdog surprise or early hype burnout?


Legend vs. Legend — Cross-Era Throwdowns


In the NFL, maybe Jerry Rice vs. Justin Jefferson; in hoops, Larry Bird vs. Luka Dončić; pick your sport.


Which legend’s game would translate the best to 2025’s playing style?


CFB Multiverse — What If the 12-Team Playoff Existed in 2015?


Re-run the 2015 season under a 12-team format.


How would that have altered outcomes for Clemson, Alabama, Ohio State, etc.?


Bonus: introduce a “multiverse MVP” — who benefits most from system changes?


Best Spot in the Country for College GameDay


Use current matchups to make a case: Penn State–Oregon or Georgia–Alabama are solid picks.


Qualities to weigh: crowd energy, scenic stadiums, traditions (smoke, bands, mascots).


Build-a-Program Challenge


Draft picks:


Traditions (e.g. Nebraska’s “Walk,” Michigan’s “The Victors”)


Atmosphere (where do fans stay loud?)


Stadium (location, design, capacity)


Brand & uniforms


Bonus twist: your program must beat Oregon–Penn State in a hypothetical title game.


Worst Decision in NFL History


Going for it on 4th and long, trading away prime talent, mid-game coaching blunders.


Did recent teams (like the Titans’ decision to kick instead of go for it) echo past mistakes?


Audience shout-out: listeners text in their picks from modern eras too.


Would Travis Kelce Be a Superstar Without Mahomes?


What’s the leverage: Kelce’s route-running, physicality, leadership.


Compare with tight ends who had lesser QBs.


Bring in: “does a TE ever carry a QB, or is it always QB → TE synergy?”


If Coaches Had to Suit Up


Imagine Nick Saban, Bill Belichick, Mike Tomlin playing on the field for their teams. Who’s best built to survive?


Consider: age, athleticism, scheme familiarity, physical demand.Ryder Cup vs. Olympics in International Golf


Given the international golf landscape in 2025, which carries more prestige?Poll live: “Which would you rather win — a Ryder Cup or an Olympic gold?”

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