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Battle in the Big10! NFL Combine Drama! MLB Lockout! EPL Heats Up! PFOTW! Lasso! Charley Taylor!

SuperBowl Reactions! NFL Preview! NBA Trade Deadline Recap! F1! PFOTW! Lasso x 2!

NFL Coaching Craziness! NBA Trades! Bye Bye Brady! Hello Commanders! PFOTW! Lasso!

We talk NFL Conference Championships, Tom Brady, the MLB Hall of fame and more!

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PFOTW! Lasso X 2!!

The Greatest Football Weekend Ever! PFOTW! Lasso!!

NFL Playoff Week 1! CFB Naty! Tennis!! PFOTW! Lasso!

Rooster's Wake Up Call! NFL Week 17! CFB! PFOTW! Lasso!

Episode 46 of SMQB kicks off with a frustrated rant about the Washington Football Team's ownership and recent embarrassing loss. The hosts then dive into NFL Week 16, highlighting record-setting performances, division clinchers, and the ongoing impact of COVID-19 on team rosters and game schedules. Discussions include the Bills taking control of the AFC East, the Bengals clinching the AFC North, and the Cardinals' continued late-season struggles. They also touch on the controversies surrounding Aaron Rodgers' vaccination status and the unaddressed allegations against Dalvin Cook.

The episode features the inaugural "SMQB Sportsperson of the Year" and "Sports Moment of the Year." Shohei Ohtani is a popular pick for Sportsperson of the Year for his unprecedented two-way success, while Simone Biles is also nominated for her advocacy for mental health. The "Sports Moment of the Year" nominations include the Buccaneers' Super Bowl LV victory, Phil Mickelson's PGA Championship win, and the dramatic conclusion of the F1 season. The "Punchable Face of the Week" goes to Kevin Durant for his criticism of a 13-year-old basketball player, and the "Ted Lasso" segment highlights Maxx Crosby's redemption story. The episode concludes with New Year's sports resolutions from the hosts.

Episode 45 kicks off by honoring legendary pitcher Bob Gibson, number 45, known for his intimidating presence and impressive career with the St. Louis Cardinals. The hosts then dive into NFL Week 15, highlighting the surprising resurgence of the Miami Dolphins and San Francisco 49ers, and Big Ben Roethlisberger's climb to fifth in all-time passing yards. They discuss critical coaching decisions, such as those by Brandon Staley of the Chargers and John Harbaugh of the Ravens, that impacted game outcomes. The podcast also covers major upsets, including the Lions' victory over the Cardinals and the Saints' shutout win against the Buccaneers, raising questions about the consistency of top teams.

A significant portion of the episode is dedicated to the escalating impact of COVID-19 on professional sports, with postponed games and altered protocols across the NFL, NBA, NHL, and Premier League. The hosts debate the implications of the Omicron variant and the NFL's controversial decision to relax testing and postponement policies. They express frustration with Commissioner Roger Goodell's handling of the situation, particularly in light of teams with high vaccination rates being penalized. The hosts also discuss Urban Meyer's tumultuous tenure and subsequent firing from the Jacksonville Jaguars, pondering the future of his coaching career. The episode concludes with a "Ted Lasso" segment celebrating Tiger Woods' and his son Charlie's impressive performance in the annual father-son golf tournament, highlighting Tiger's remarkable comeback from injury.

NFL! College Football! F1 Drama! PFOTW! Lasso!!

This episode could also be dubbed the "John Riggins episode".

The guys pay tribute to Hank Aaron as the iconic number 44, while also debating other famous athletes who wore the number, including Reggie Jackson, Pistol Pete Maravich, Jim Brown, and John Riggins himself. In NFL action, they highlight the return of key players like Dalvin Cook and the emotional win for the Broncos after the passing of Demaryius Thomas. They also touch on the struggles of the Jaguars under Urban Meyer and the potential impact of Lamar Jackson's injury on the Ravens' playoff hopes.

A major segment of the episode is dedicated to the dramatic conclusion of the Formula 1 season in Abu Dhabi, where Max Verstappen clinched the championship on the final lap, overtaking Lewis Hamilton. The hosts meticulously recount the controversial events of the race, including the tire strategies, a first-lap incident involving Hamilton and Verstappen, and the pivotal late-race safety car period caused by Nicholas Latifi's crash. They intensely debate the race director Michael Masi's decision to allow only certain lapped cars to unlap themselves, effectively setting up a one-lap shootout between Hamilton on old hard tires and Verstappen on fresh soft tires. The "Punchable Face of the Week" is unanimously awarded to Michael Masi for his controversial calls. The episode concludes with a heartwarming "Ted Lasso" segment, highlighting a story of perseverance about a young athlete's battle with cancer and his journey to play college football.