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NFL + College Football Playoffs HOT TAKES: Hurricanes CFP Semis Breakdown + NFL Wild Card Picks

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This is the full, timestamped transcript of "NFL + College Football Playoffs HOT TAKES: Hurricanes CFP Semis Breakdown + NFL Wild Card Picks", an episode of Stay Tranquilo published January 7, 2026 (56 min, about 12,409 words). It mentions 13 people, works and ideas, including Indiana, Eagles, Buffalo, 49ers, Jacksonville.

What this episode is about

The discussion focuses on the excitement surrounding the college football playoffs and NFL wild card matchups as the new year begins. Key points include a breakdown of the Hurricanes' chances in the CFP semifinals and predictions for upcoming NFL wild card games, highlighting shifts in team confidence and the potential for surprising outcomes.

Key takeaways

  • Miami's Cotton Bowl upset proves any team can shine in playoff chaos—just ask the Canes and Ohio State.
  • Jan 6th isn't just for resolutions; it's the eve of Three Kings Day and college football drama.
  • Home-field advantage in playoffs? Dan Lanning wants it; I call it common sense for truly fair competition.
  • Mississippi’s shocking win over Georgia highlights that, in sports, underdogs often bite the strongest contenders.
  • Oregon’s defense showcased dominance; don’t underestimate teams that rebuild—next year’s heavy hitters are already in motion.

Who speaks in this episode?

  • Poochie (Host) · 28 min speaking
  • Fooie (Guest) · 28 min speaking

What is discussed, and when

  1. – 5:00: Indiana
  2. – 10:00: Indiana
  3. – 15:00: Fernando Mendoza, Indiana
  4. – 20:00: Indiana
  5. – 25:00: Indiana
  6. – 35:00: Eagles, Buffalo, Christian McCaffrey, Jacksonville
  7. – 40:00: Buffalo, Eagles, New England, Daniel Hunter
  8. – 45:00: Buffalo, Eagles, Indiana, Jacksonville
  9. – 50:00: Buffalo, Eagles, Jacksonville, New England

Notable quotes from "NFL + College Football Playoffs HOT TAKES: Hurricanes CFP Semis Breakdown + NFL Wild Card Picks"

  • They were good. I never didn't I just thought that there was a tier of I thought which I still think Indiana is the clear has been the clear number one team and they proved it…
    about Indiana · at
  • You can also look at it from the lens of the fact that it's going to help you to get to the next level. Fernando Mendoza is literally the perfect example, of, that., Yes.
    about Fernando Mendoza · at
  • Easy., 49ers, are, going, to, STEAMROLL, THE EAGLES.
    about Eagles · at
  • I, don't know, how, accurate, this, list, is, but it says Jaylen, Carter, will, be, out.
    about Jaylen Carter · at
  • Mean, the, Green, Bay, game, obviously, really good. the Buffalo Jacksonville game to me might be the best game just because it, just, the, matchup, wise I, think, it, would, be, the, most, offensive game.
    about Jacksonville · at
  • They're, more, fraud, than, New, England., I think New England's better than I think the Broncos, defense, is, legit, obviously.
    about New England · at
  • Lucas, Polas, Houston, Texans., Man.
    about Houston Texans · at

Who and what is mentioned in this episode?

People

  • Fernando Mendoza — Person · 1 mention · first at
  • Christian McCaffrey — Person · 1 mention · first at
    Eagles is right and the Eagles are obviously defending champions. but, McCaffrey I, No,, no., off., I'm, not, worried, about, the Eagles. I think the Niners will put up points. Pier Eagles, are, banged, up.
  • Jaylen Carter — Person · 1 mention · first at
  • Will Anderson — Person · 1 mention · first at
    Line is insane. [snorts] Dude,, it's, insane., Their, dine, is Will, Anderson., And, what's, this, other guy's name?
  • Daniel Hunter — Person · 1 mention · first at
    Yeah., Daniel, Hunter., Yeah., Yeah., So, like bro Houston I think Houston I think first of all, I think Houston is gonna beat the Steelers.

Companies & orgs

Full transcript with timestamps

If they lose, Fooie, you're gonna have to cut off your pinky. If, they, win, how, confident, are, you,, Poochie?

What, is, going, on, everybody?, Happy, New Year. Welcome back to another episode of Tranilo Sports. First sports episode of the new year.

Yes,, first, one, of, the, new, year., I, want to say I'm feeling good about things but you know, if we're going to talk Dolphins, I I can't say I'm feeling good about things. But, you know, new year, not new team, new year same team.

Yes., New, year,, same, team. But, new, us. New, us,, baby., New, us., New, us., We, still got the Christmas set on set. You know haven't gotten the Christmas decorations off yet. But

what, is, it, that, holiday, January, 7th three kings day? We haven't even made it to three kings day yet. So, Christmas Christmas is still here. Three.

Exactly. Is, it, tomorrow?, Yeah., Yeah. So, we're, good. King, one,, king, two,

king, three. King,, four. Now,, we, need, three, more, kings,, right? Yeah. Seven, kings,, right?

Seven. No,, it's, three, kings. What?, Why, did, I, Why, did, I, think, it, was seven?

The, seventh, day., You, said, it's, three kings day. Oh,, cuz, it's, January, 7th.

Yeah., Yeah,, that's, why, I, was, like,, I know there's a seven or, six., No,, I, think, January, 6th tomorrow right?

It, is, January, 6th, dude., We, are I, don't, know., all, over, the, place,, baby.

Let's, go. We, got, a, big, episode, today., A, lot, a, lot of good stuff going around. Um, we got college football playoffs in full effect.

We, got, NFL, playoffs, officially, kicking off this weekend, which is I love the slate. Wild card.

Love, the, slate. Wild, card's, going, to, be, crazy., It's going to be insane.

Um,, there's, some, big, matchups,, some, big spreads um out there. So, lots to talk about today. Yes. Um, but we're going to kick it off with the College Football Playoffs.

Give, me, your, thoughts., What, do, you, think about last round? Um,, I'll, give, you, my, thoughts, and, I, will I will publicly eat Crow uh when Poochie will will inevitably pop up here. All right. The the Canes impressed me. I I got I got to say that they impressed me

um, very, much, so, in, the, sense, of, I, knew they were good. I I never didn't I just thought that there was a tier of I thought which I still think Indiana is the clear has been the clear number one team and they proved it this week as being the only team that's ever won coming off a byee which I know Dan Lanning had some interesting thoughts and I actually agree with him

in, terms, of, like the, people, that, are, hosting, a, by-week should also be hosting it at their home field. I actually completely agree with that and then you use the semis and the final as the big bowls anyway, right? you have you end up reusing them the bowl, games., So,, it's, like,, all right, just set them there. Get they get the by-week and home field advantage for the first game.

That, might, change, some, things., But again, I mean, Miami went to the Cotton Bowl. They upset number two Ohio State. And it wasn't even it was a beatdown dude. It was It was impressive. I got to give them their props. Um, and then Miss shocking Georgia.

Shocking. Um,, which, I, said, it, I, said, it, on, the show. I said Miss Sleep., I, didn't, say, on, the, show., I, told you guys at this MBA event like watch Miss come out to play with some pride. I don't like what they're doing though. I don't like what what that they're they're removing coaches in the semis. It's ridiculous. I think that's a ridiculous

it's, a, it's, a, force, removed, or, is, it, a choice by the coaches at this point to them?

But, it, could, even, if, it, was, a, choice, it could be also like an ultimatum like oh if you don't come now like

right, LSU, putting, the that's, what, I'm, saying, like, you, don't come now you're not coming ever type thing which would just be which would suck really

because, like, the, only, people, you're hurting really are the players like the miss players who have now made it to the semis they've

Yes., Everyone, knew, they, were, going, to, be two lane. Most people didn't think they were going to get past Georgia and they did. And Chamblas looks awesome. And I think it's going to be a very interesting matchup. I do think Miami should win. Uh they they really should uh in the sense of I do think they're the better team. Yeah. But let's see that court. I I do think really the only thing miss has on Miami is I do think Chamblas is better than Beck. Um

that's, probably, the, only, advantage, I, see of now. I think Miamiy's defense is playing just as good of anybody. uh maybe outside of just Indiana. And I think Indiana's just looking really good. But I do think Indiana's got a tough one against Oregon. I think that's going to be an insane game. I think I went to the Orange Bowl. I saw Oregon just beat the piss out of Texas Tech. And that defense was impressive. Like Texas Tech's defense was impressive. And then Oregon's defense actually impressed me.

A, lot of, people, at, Texas, Tech, like, as the as the winner. Yeah., Yeah., Yeah., And, they, just, landed this guy in the portal, the number one quarterback. So I think they're going to be very dangerous. Yeah. I think they're going to be very dangerous next year. But but Oregon took care of business. And so I and and again, you never want to be the team that has to play the team twice. And

like, I, always, say, the, loser, of, the, first game, right? Like especially if they're they're close. Like I do think Indiana's better than Oregon. Yeah.

But, like you, saw, from, the, first, game, like, it's, a it's a close team like that twice.

Exactly., It's, tough. So, I'm, very, very, curious, uh, of, how, that game goes. But if Indiana's as good as it is as they seem to be, I do think they will win. But I think it's going to be a great game. Um so yeah, I think it's I think we got a great slate. Um I think what are the what are the games? I know Miami is in Phoenix and then so Fiesta and then Indiana Oregon is I believe in Atlanta, right?

Something, like, that., I, don't, know. Peach, Bowl. Is, it, the, Peach, Bowl? Peach, Bowl.

I, think, it, is, Peach, Bowl., Yeah., Yeah. So, listen,, I, think, and, and, and, the, one thing I will say and what I love about the College Football Playoffs and and just kind of the state I I have a lot of issues with a lot of the NIL stuff happening, the transfer portal that's happening now. Really more transfer portal than anything just because of like how many people are in it. It's stupid. It's ridiculous. Like

S, said, it., He's, like,, you, can't, you can't have the, the, the, transfer, portal, open, at, this time of the year because it's just creating havoc and and now no one like no one can choose to stay loyal because you're just thinking about the next season,

bro., People, on, these, semiinal, teams, are leaving. There guy left. I think Miami lost a guy like a receiver. I mean yeah, maybe they're not playing.

Yeah., Yeah., And, by, the, way,, India Indiana's transport has been insane. Like,

holy, cow,, they're, reloading, in, the, CR. They got the guy from Hoover from TCU. I think he's a stud, but

which, is, actually, interesting, because they had Alberto sitting there, you know,

that's, true., I, didn't, think, about, that. Who,, you, know,, I, thought, it, was, just guaranteed he was going to take over as the next guy.

Bring, a, little, but, yeah., No,, it, doesn't hurt to have competition. Maybe, he, leaves., Who, knows?, Who, knows where he goes? But um yeah, it's it's interesting. But the one good thing that it's done is that it's added more parody to the league in the sense of like we've got four teams

for, sure that no one thought I mean maybe maybe Oregon was the only one that I think people probably would have thought would have been here based on preseason rankings

but, um, yeah, I, mean, you, have, Miami, who hasn't won in over 20s something years. You've got Miss who I think hasn't won since like the 30s so that doesn't really count. And then you've got Indiana and Oregon who have never won. So I love that part of it. I love I love the fact that we're going to get a new champion this year. The fact that we're getting a new matchup, I think it's all great. So, I'm excited for it. I'm I really

if, I, had, to, guess, what, the, the, champ, I do, think, it's, going to, be, Indiana, vers Miami, which would be Mendoza coming back home to face

of, story., Yeah., And, then, there's, also, if Oregon does win Crystalall versus Oregon, or if you know Miss wins, like can they actually just like shove it to Lane Keifin and be like we didn't need you like we are going to win without you. I think there there are like really an infinite number of story lines and it's been awesome. It's been an awesome playoff so far.

Yeah,, it, it, is, crazy, like, the, story lines that that can line up. Um obviously for us here in Miami, the Indiana Miami one is is the big one.

That, would, be, crazy,, man. It, would, be, insanity., Um, a, lot, of, people would be torn as to who they would root for, which is crazy. No, I wouldn't anything. It'd be

pride,, baby. But it it it is crazy because Chris Crystalall against Oregon would also be an insane storyline, you know, could necessarily couldn't get it done on the biggest stage over there at Oregon. Was very successful over there. Recruited very well

comes, home, to, Miami, and, then, gets, it could get it hypothetically done against his whole team.

That, would, be, that'd, be, a, really, good one too. It, would, be, insane., And, then, obviously miss um is the the whole lane ke narrative.

Yeah. Which is crazy though because you know Lane is getting paid oh by LSU for every time they make it further and further in the playoffs.

Yeah., 500K, for 500K, by, He's, getting, paid, by, LSU, 500K, to just be sitting there watching him. So he's rooing for them too.

I, know., And, the, thing, is, like, he, is, but he isn't. He's already LSU so much money. I guarantee you he's putting on this whole act of like oh yeah Trinidad. Trinidad. Yeah. Yeah. Yeah, he 100% is rooting against them because then I mean not that but people are just going to like if anyone's going to his recruiting

well, if, anyone's, going, to, dog, anybody it's Lane's getting dogged in a situation it won't even be whoever they beat like it would be like oh lane is the biggest loser of this if really does pull it off because like deservingly so like he ditched them

I, think, they, showed, enough, that, still looks like a jackass now I, agree, but, like, imagine, imagine, they win

right, now, they, Yeah, I, mean, I, agree, I, I, I thought the way that he lost taking enough heat for making that decision. At the end of the day

it's, just, the, nature, of, what, college football is right now. You know Lane, consulted, with, Sabin., He, consulted with guys that have been in similar shoes and had insanely successful careers. Yeah.

You, know,, we, could, look, back, at, this decision on Lane 10 years from now and he could have three natties under his belt, and, you're, going to, be, like,, well, you can't blame the guy, you know, and they're going to be his legacy will be built off of what happens now at Miss. He's going through the pain point of it now because of what he chose to do. But who's gonna say no to that? Any other coach? You know, obviously there's like integrity on the line and you know, your your reputation with the players that you coach, but the reality is when they're giving you everything, they're giving you to the keys to the kingdom that unfortunately you just were not going to get at Miss.

Yeah. It's, it's, insane., And, not, to, say, that, he couldn't succeed at at Miss. proved to succeed and is proving to succeed without

the, whole, thing, the, whole, thing, about him leaving the LC was because he couldn't

he, felt, that, he, couldn't, win, a championship at so, if, they, go, out, and, do, it, without, him yeah

it, would, be, just, one, slap, in, the, face but two yeah like if he ends up winning three at LSU

yes, because, he, absolutely, can, because LSU is a blue blue blood and and they I mean they're recruiting they can get anybody lanes lane

I, think, they're, giving, him, $25, million I get it like I get it like it's it's ridiculous That's the other part of it. It's like it's crazy. College football.

Well,, college, football, is, going, to, need a cap is basically what's going to happen.

Well,, it, needs, to, have, a, cap, and, it needs to have a limit on transfers. It should be a one transfer limit. It really should. Nobody should hit the transport every year.

It's, sick, in, college, football. One, one, transfer, per, player. It, should, that's, how, it, should, be., It should be un the

or, through, [clears throat], the, through the course of your you, should, be, allowed, to, transfer, with no penalty one time and then if you want to transfer again, you going to have to sit out a year like the old time. That's what I believe because that's the only way to control. Dude, there are 30 something% I think it's 33% of players are in the transport right now. That's nuts. All those players are not going to find

30%, of, college, football, players, are, in the portal right now. 40 transfer makes the roster.

Yes,, dude., There's, 4,500, players, in, the portal right now. That's, insane.

Like, that's, it's, it's, it's, unhealthy, for the sport realistically. And it's really terrible for these kids because you've got, a, lot, of these, agents, that, are, that one they're trying to make money for themselves that are trying to convince these kids to go get the bag, right?

And, yes,, how, could, you, tell, certain people of like, you know, don't go and take that money, but it's also like hurting a lot of these kids in terms of like playing the next level like like yes, like you are

I, mean, some, of these, guys, are, getting, so much, money, that, it's, like, all right,, you can't say no to it, but then it's again it's like all right, well, you know, now you kind of just hurt your chances. You're not playing as much. you're not the star anymore, so you're not getting eyes on you as much. But then if you're good enough, you like there's only certain players that really deserve a lot of money.

That's, the, thing., There's Yeah, you, you, can, look, at, it, from, that, type. You can also look at it from the lens of the fact that it it's going to help you to get to the next level. Fernando Mendoza is literally the perfect

example, of, that., Yes. You, know,, was, that, Cow?, If, he, doesn't choose to leave Cow and you know, people were even giving him crap for oh, he's just doing the same thing.

Yeah. He's, just, getting, the, bag, and, going, to Indiana, you know. Yeah., Yeah., Yeah.

No,, he, became, the, Heisman., He's, the number one team in the country. Has a chance of winning the national championship. And not only that, now has a chance of being the number one overall pick in the NFL draft.

Yeah., The, thing, and, same, thing, with, Cam Ward and Cam Ward last year. Um, the, only, issue, is, is, like, for, every Mendoza and Ward

there, are, maybe, a, 100, plus, more, that just don't work. Probably, like, close, to, like

I, don't, know., It, just, it's, just, too, much for me. I think it's just too ridiculous that that like it also hurts. Like I mean recruiting it's like

you're, for, example, Mendoza's, brother, right? Right. You, know,, you, think, he's, the, next, in line. He's been playing, you know practicing. He's getting he's like getting good snaps. He's looking good. Well, you know, he's not playing next year because they just brought in Hoover, right? Like it's like you're also stunting a lot of people's developments that way. Absolutely. Um so, you know, I think it's just great. I I don't think that it shouldn't not happen, but it needs guard rails. Like it really needs it. Like I think you do have to put limits on transfer portal and I think teams are going to have to be capped. Like they it's the only way.

I, mean,, some, of these, schools,, I, mean, LSU you just said like 25 million for NIL. I mean, I don't even know what Miamiy's is, but I don't even think it's that high. So, like, like it's I don't know. It's And then compare that to, you know, G5 team. I mean, it's not even close., Like,, you, know what, I, mean?, It's just crazy. It's the Wild West out there. Um, and like dude, there was a kid that

just, transferred, out, of, USC., I, think, he got like 200k to play at USC. He played he had one catch this year.

Wow. And, now, just, transferred, again., It's like, I get it. Like, you just made 200k. Like, I'm not going to tell you not to do that. But it's also just so stupid that somebody who got one catch this year is getting 200k and is now leaving to another team.

Like,, that's, crazy., I, mean,, whatever. But yeah,, [snorts], college, playoffs, looks good though.

Yeah., Yeah., I, mean,, it's, it's, the, truth and it has every effect on on the playoffs right now and it will continue to affect the playoffs moving forward.

Yeah. I, wonder, for, like, next, year's, playoffs, do they expand it again? That's something that I think is going to be interesting. I guess we we'll see what happens there.

The, G5, stuff., We'll, see,, you, know, because there's a lot of around that this year.

There, was., But, then, thankfully,, um, I mean JMU dropped 32 on Oregon and Texas Tech, got, shut, out, like, you, know what, I mean? So there's that. You got Bama losing by almost 40 points. Like I think that's actually helped the discussion because now people have kind of swayed it back to balance it out a little bit. Yeah. Exactly. It's like so and it's more about the teams that got left out versus the teams that are in.

Yeah., But, if, you, look, at, it, like, if, you look at the NFL playoffs, it's kind of the same thing. Like there's no reason the Panthers should be in the playoffs. The Panthers shouldn't tech. But but you have to make the divisions worth something. So I don't know. I'm a fan of

I, mean, I, really, only, think, that realistically I think two teams got shafted this year. Um

and, it, wasn't, really, shafted., I, didn't think personally Notre Dame really should have gotten in. I think if anyone got shouted to it was BYU because they made it they had a one loss team made it to the conference championship lost in the conference championship right to the team that the one team is the top four in the league right and then they got booted. If anyone got shot it was them but I mean the rest of them like it was between Miami Notame I thought Miami had had the advantage

and, Texas, were, were, technically, the and, yeah, and, Bandy but, but, yeah, they, might, expand, it, but then then you just going to have to I don't know, what, they'll, probably, if, they expand it they'll have to get rid of conference championships. They'll just have to make it by standings. You won't have a championship game anymore.

Which, you, can, then, make, the, argument that the conference games already are too much of a controversy as it is right? Because if it's going to knock you out of a playoffs, like why even play why even play in the conference?

If, if, BYU, doesn't, play, in, the, conference championship game and they're in

if, I'm, a, one, loss, team,, I'm, just, not, I'm opting out of the conference championship game. Like there's no point for you to play because last year they set the precedent that if you make it

you're, good,, right?, This, year, they reversed it and then BYU got screwed. So next year I'd be like screw that like I'm not playing the conference championship. So at that point then yeah then you might as well just expand it to 16 teams

or, you, could, be, Notre, Dame, not, play, in, a conference and, make, a, deal, with, the, college football committee saying if we make it in the top 10 you automatically get a bit into the

conference., That's, a, joke., The, Notre Dame thing is a joke and they play [ __ ] on.

Yeah., Well, and, no, one's, definitely, not going to play anybody I want to cancel their game.

Yeah., Yeah., Yeah., And, they, can't, And, USC canceled it. USC canceled their their long one of the longest rivalries in sports.

Cancelled, deal, with, Notre, Dame. Yeah,, they're, not, playing, anymore. Wow.

Uh, yeah., Yeah., And, Notre, Dame, got, is going to go undefeated next year. I mean, they are playing

Well,, they, got, to, play, Miami,, you, know. Yeah,, that's, true., That's cancelled., Honestly,, you, should, cancel.

I, don't, think, I, think, it's, they're, not going to do it. Um, but, that, would, be, technically, the only sense. It would technically be their only game that they'd play that's not

that, they're, probably, not, going, to, be favored, by, like, at least, like what, the, USC

Yeah., Yeah,, they're, not, playing, the, OC. Yeah. So so, yeah,, college, football's, in, a, very interesting uh spot. It's been a great season. I mean, it's exciting. It's been a great season.

These, are, all, good, things., Like,, as, much controversy and anger and all this stuff like

this, is, honestly, what's, making, it, so exciting and and so well,, the, parody, is, for, sure., Like,, it really has done that. It's evened the playing field for a lot of teams. And so, in that aspect, it's absolutely done its job. It's just there's just the the trans the transfer stuff really gets to me, man. That stuff is insane. But but yeah. Yeah. Yeah. Yeah.

So,, what, what, do, we, got, as, far, as predictions for for this weekend? I, do, think, I, I, I, I, think, Miami, is, going to win. I do think I do expect it to be Miami Indiana. Although, I do think like I wouldn't be shocked if Oregon upset Indiana to be honest, but I do think Indiana just looks a class better than everybody. even Miami who I think is probably the second most impressive team the entire playoffs. Um but Indiana really I mean the fact that I mean you've got Bama and and again like I mentioned every single team that's had a by-week has lost every single one including this year. Every single one um except them and not only did they not lose they won by almost 40. They beat Bama by almost 40. Like it was not even close. And even in the beginning like the first drive was like you can tell like they were kind of getting to grips.

Boom., just, throttle, them, the, rest, of the game. That defense, Mendoza's amazing. They've got weapons, but that defense is really impressive.

Defense, is, legit, and, their, offensive line is legit. I mean, their offensive line win the MVP of the game.

Yeah,, exactly., So,, u, I, expect, I, do expect Indiana to make and I do expect Miami. Um I think it'd be a great defensive matchup. Um so, yeah. And it's here in Miami, so it'd be I mean, it'd be terrifying. I I it would be terrifying for me, but um God, can you imagine Miami playing in Miami in the [ __ ] Orange

Wolf, for, I, mean, it, would, it, would, be, a homefield advantage, but it it still won't cuz obviously

it, wouldn't, because, of, Fernando essentially. Yeah., Well,, and, because, I, think, they Indiana they get allocated

but, those, people, have, never, been, so, like those people are coming. For, sure., Those, people, are, die, hard fans. So like there will be a ton of them. But you're going to have a ton of Indiana Miami fans.

Yeah. Right., Did, I, saying, that, right?, Like Miami, Indiana fans. A, bunch, of, clans, of, Indiana, that, are here in Miami, you know, because of the fact that

you, know,, he's, a, Miami, boy., So,, for sure. And, apparently, he's, got, a, massive family.

Yeah., Oh,, the, Mendoza., Yeah., I, know, a bunch of them. I, know, a, few, of, them, that, uh, that, that of his.

Yeah., Yeah., Like, the, last, Mendoza,, too. Yeah. Yeah. Um, so, that, go, to, that, reunion, that, they posted about.

Yeah., Yeah., That's, why, I, saw, that reunion thing. I was like what was it like 800 people or something crazy like that?

Are, they, all, like, blood, related, or, is, it just like your last? No,, I, think, I, think, they're, blood related to an extent. Like it's they're probably very separate.

A, cousin, of, a, cousin, of, a, cousin., It's probably down to 7,000 Gonzalez years., Yeah., Years, later,, like, or, years ago, there was definitely one set of great great grandparents, right

that, fostered, this, entire, 800, clan. Yeah., Yeah., Yeah., Yeah., Freaking rabbits.

You're, a, rabbit. Amen. So, they, produce, something, good. Yeah., Yeah., Yeah., Yeah.

I'm, sure, there's, a, lot, more, good, in, that family, but but, I, mean,, you, can't, really, beat, the Heiser Trophy winner.

Yeah,, the, rest, of, them, are all, right., No,, no,, no., That's not what I meant. I'm just

You, have, something, good, in, in in, having a Heisen trophy, you know. I can't say that about my family. I don't have a Heisman trophy in mind.

He, doesn't, have, a, podcast. What, the, hell, was, that?, Yeah. ET, phone, home.

We're, off, the, rails, today. [clears throat] We're, off, the, rails. Oh, man,, I, don't, even, know, where, to, go from there.

Um, yeah,, I, I, mean,, we'll, see., We'll, see. It'll be an interesting weekend, but it's a crazy lineup. We got Thursday UN game. Friday, uh, Indiana, Oregon game.

Yes. Saturday,, NFL, playoffs., Sunday,, NFL playoffs. It's, incredible. Yeah., It's, an, incredible, sports, weekend.

It's, beautiful., It's, beautiful., Like, I'm just going to be glued to my TV. Getting, emotional., Just, think.

I, know., I, know., Get goosebumps. Yeah. So,, I, guess, Yeah., Let's, talk, NFL football.

Yeah., Yeah., Yeah., Let's, do, it. What, do, we, got?, What, do, you, think? Slate.,, What, do, you, think of the slate this weekend?

The, matchups, make, to, kind, of, like, Yeah. Yeah. Give us give us a match up.

Wait,, Pooie's, got, to, at least, say No,, no,, no,, bro., I, don't, want, to, get, you guys sick. Like, I'll report on sick.

Oh,, true., You, don't, want, to, talk, to, you. I,, just, WANT, TO NO,, I, just, was, thinking, transition.

I'm, sick,, dude., I, don't All right., Pooie, sick., Listen. Poo, sick., He's, very, excited, about, the

I, don't, think, I, I'll, release, my, own solo. A solo. No, I'm, kidding., Pie,, he, is, excited., Yes,, he's, Listen,, he was at the game. He was going crazy.

He, was, caught, up, to, me. He, got, sick., He, got, sick., He, gave, up, a lung for the Kings.

Yeah. Honestly, supposedly, in, Miss,, you, know,, they're they're trying to get the Booie. They're They're trying to take him down.

They, better, bring, the, whole, family., They better bring a tour. All, right,, let's, do, NFL, playoff, FCS Championship live right now, too.

Who's, playing? Montana, State, versus, Illinois, State. Oo. All right,, so, Montana, State.

Me,, too., on the Saturday sleep, right? Yes. You, got, Rams,, Panthers,, and, Packer Bears.

All, right,, let's, go, Rams. Let's, [clears throat], go, Rams, Panthers first. Um cuz I do got some thoughts on this game.

It, it, is, a, crazy, game., We, were, talking about it earlier. The the the Rams are 10 and a half point favorites on the road.

Show, some, respect, to, the, damn, Panthers. Well,, I, hope, the, Rams, win, by, 50, because I've got a Rams future. I've got my biggest future. My second my Sorry.

Right, by, 50., Sorry. How, can, they, just, win? Okay,, fine., They, can, just, win., I, don't care what they do. They just win. Just win the game. I've got my biggest future preseason future is the Rams. Uh I think I got them plus 3,000 or something like the Rams. This is my horse.

Got, you., I, got, you. My, other, horse, got, eliminated, last, night by a miss field goal. All right. The damn Ravens game last night. Before we go to the playoffs, I got to address it real quickly. Lamar, my goat

get, your, damn, fins, jersey, on, cuz, you're coming home, buddy. But that, game, last, night, was, was, insane.

It, was, absurd., It, was, absurd. Absurd., I, mean,, 8, minutes, left, to, 13-10. It ended up 26 2 crazy.

Insane., The, the, last, like, Yeah,, the, last eight minutes were nuts cuz not it was a true

Yes. You, know,, late, uh, season, in, Pittsburgh, division rival game with the Ravens defensive battle, like

nothing, going,, cold, as, hell., Like it, was, it, was, incredible. And, then, the, last, eight, minutes, it, just mayhem.

Rogers, looked, like, vintage, Rogers,, bro. He looked so good. I I like that was cool to see. That was cool to see. Flying out of his hand like moving around. He scrambled for like a 10 yard run. Like he was doing everything. He looked like Rogers yesterday which we hadn't seen

much, of, that, Rogers, all, year., Much, in that game lately he's been clicking a little bit. I will give him that.

He, started, with, the, Dolphins, game, huh?, Yeah.,, Started., Of course, that's when everyone starts everyone has a career game. Everyone finds their rhythm, all that stuff. But it it was an exciting game in the fact that like it legit came down to to a game-winning field goal. And I don't know if, you, saw, the, clip, of, Mason Rudolph on the sideline.

Oh,, yeah., They, saying, he's, gonna, miss it. He's, going, to, miss, it. And then, there, was, also, a, video, that there was a priest that blessed

before, the, game before the game. They better bring him back., They're, going to, need, it., But we'll get to that game eventually. I just had to shout them out that game out because I did have a huge future on the Ravens. Um

heartbreaker., Lamar,, Lamar,, Lamar, and Zay combo in that game was crazy. Crazy, crazy., And, the, King, too,, bro., The King Henry they don't know why they stopped giving him the damn ball. They could have ran the entire game. I think they would he would have had 500, right? Nonetheless, Rams Panthers crazy how the Panthers got in, right? Like they were watching that that Saints Falcons game. Such a weird dynamic of how that work cuz what how does that work? because you know basically the same record but they just depending on division is it like headtoheads of like division record or something like I think what it was is that they had they had a tie also there cuz I think they split their series

right? And, then, um, they, had, the, same, divisional I think and then the only difference would have been

opponent, like, either, Fal, I, think, the Panthers beat the Falcons twice the, Bucks, lost, to, the, Falcons., So, I think that was like the only difference right?

Um, something, like, that., It, was, something weird like that. But they they were able to get in which I'm happy about like like dude remember start

same, division, record, and, same, conference record. Exactly., So, it, literally, had, to, just, be uh their opponents. What a crazy tiebreaker.

The, one, thing, I, remember, dogging, uh, and making fun of the Panthers podcast guys that quit.

Oh, yeah. Uh, they, quit, when, their, team, was, like, 0 and three or right before the Dolphins game actually. We're making fun of them and then of course we're again the catalyst again. The catalyst again that has launched the Panthers into superstardom. Um which granted I mean what they're eight and nine you know but they made it. They made it

and, so, I'm, happy, for, them., I, hope, they get, crushed, or, at least, lose., I, need, the Rams. The Rams are my horse and the Rams since they're the first game. They're my pick to win the damn Super Bowl. I need the Rams, please. Matthew Stafford, MVP. Matthew Stafford should be also the the MVP of this league.

Yes,, I, agree. Drake, May,, great, season., He's, going, to be good, yada yada yada. Matthew Stafford is better than him this year. And Matthew Stafford deserves the MVP

for, sure., He, is, technically, the, the betting odds favorite right now. He, jumped,, dude., He, was, May, was, actually had a nice lead last week and I was like "Ah, dude, should I take Stafford like live?" I think it was plus 200 and I I cowarded out. It was weird because the week before Stafford was a favorite.

Yes,, they, they they, switched, because Safford the game last week Safford the Rams looked terrible and he threw like three picks. Um but you know ended up swapping but yeah the Rams are my horse. The Rams I'm rocking with the Rams. My other future is in the playoffs.

They're, as, good, as, dead., It's, it's actually the next game the Packers. Packers Bears. I've got a future on the Packers once uh Mike went down. That team's just kind of getting banged up. I would be shocked if they make the run but

the, offense, has, been, so, inconsistent, for them this year. It, has, been., And, they've, dude,, they've got like 50 receivers. I don't even know what that

It's, in, Chicago,, too. Yeah., And, Chicago, as, like, they've, had, a weird season because I don't I don't think they're that good, but they don't lose like these guys. I mean, I know they lost the the Lions yesterday. I get it. But they find ways to win games. And Ben Johnson has been amazing for them. Caleb is looking like, you know, the guy that they they drafted first overall. And and they've got a lot of weapons. They're they they've got two good running backs. I mean, do you see what I'm dealing with here?

What's going on over there? Um, they got two good running backs and they got good receivers., I, don't, know if, Romo, Dun, is coming back, but like they've got a lot of weapons and the defense is good. Like on paper, they should be good. I just watch them like this team doesn't seem that good, but they win. So, I got to give him credit.

I, agree., I, think, their, their, formula, is like defense will keep them in the game and then Caleb has shown that he can do enough late in games for them to win the game. You know, Swift has been really good for them, too. Odun obviously has been really good for them. Lovelin at tight end has been really good for them.

They, got, weapons,, man. Like,, it's, a, well-built, team,, and, Ben Johnson obviously has done a good job, I think of

using, what, he's, got, to, to, make, that offense thrive. Um,, I, I, do, think, the, edge, there, is, the Bears just because I don't think the Packers are playing well enough right now. They're banged up.

You, know,, no, Micah, is, huge., Like, it's just not the Green Bay team that could have been. And I think that unfortunately is the difference.

Um, but, then, again,, I, mean, they, do, own, the, floor, is, a, great, coach. Yeah, exactly. They own the Bears. Um and and Jordan Love could be, you know the flash of Jordan Ludge, even though we haven't seen him consistently play that way this year.

When, he's, on,, he's, on, and, he's, and, he's tough to beat. Um and they have they have weapons. Josh Jacobs obviously great year this year too. They can run the ball and that could be the difference in the game especially probably going to be freezing over there this weekend. But I I think the edge has to go to the Bears just because they're

I, agree. They're, healthier, and, it's, at, home. I, agree., I'm, with, you., I, I, think, the Bears

So, I've, got, Rams, and, Bears, advancing. Ra, Rams, I, have, winning, too., I, I, do, think people forget that the Panthers beat the Rams earlier this year.

I, know., That's, what, I'm, saying., I, know, but it's like that same thing of like I I'm not saying the Panthers are, going to, do, it,, but, it, can, be competitive.

I, I, do, think, they, can, make, it competitive. I mean, these people haven't seen a whole playoff game in and I think since Cam Newton, right? Um you know, so they're they're excited over there. Uh I don't know how well they're feeling about playing the Rams in the first round. Um but it's it's something to play for and any given Sunday anything can happen. True. Um so we'll see.

I, love, it. Sunday, slate., Let's, see, it. We, got, Sunday, slates., We, got, kicking, off Bills Jaguars. The highest overunder of the weekend.

49ers, Eagles. Okay. Second, highest, spread, of, the, weekend. Another, good, one.

And, we, finish, off, with, Chargers Patriots. Oh,, we, got, Monday, night, playoff, game, too.

Yeah., Yeah., Yeah., Yeah., Yeah., Okay., So, Monday. I, know., It's, incred., No,, it's incredible. This weekend is going to be generational. Um, but

going to, hate, me. Yeah., All right. Um, first game. Sorry, what was the first game again? It was uh

Bill, I think the Bills are going to win this game, but, I, want, obviously, I, want, the, R., I want the Jaguars to to to [snorts] win this game. And the Jaguars are the hottest team in football, right? They definitely look very good. They've got the weapons. I mean, new coach Trevor Lawrence is playing the best that he's played ever. I mean, the team is very good. I really do think the Jags have a good team. I just think the Bills although they haven't looked as good as they have in the past, their defense specifically,

I, just, I, don't, know., It's, I, I, I, just think it's so this is so lined up.

Yeah. For, for, this, guy, to, try, to, cakewalk, his way through the AFC. Um, listen, to, me.

I, guess, you, got, to, respect the, Jags, as, a, whole. And, it's, at, home. Yeah,, it's, at, home., That, crowd, is, going to be rowdy as hell. you know, they're bought into what's going on as they come. Got the Billsus one.

Yeah,, it's, be, I, think, it's, going to, be, a great game. It's, a, great, game., It's, probably, going to come down to the last two minutes of that game. It it it's it's going to be Josh Allen against the world and and and and the reality is like that Jags defense has been really good and the the Bills offense has struggled, but the Bills defense always finds ways to keep him, in the, game., I, mean,, if, the, Bills defense can keep it close, it's hard to go against Josh Allen in a close game. I know. I know. He He I mean, he is the biggest difference maker, obviously. But he is a little banged up, though.

Josh, is, a, little, banged, up., He He, stupid., He, went, in, to, take, the, first snap and then I saw that. Yeah.

The, fakest, record, ever., It's, like, It's like, oh yeah, he wants to keep the streak alive. He didn't even play. He took the first snap, handed off, and got out of the game.

Yeah., Yeah. Don't, get, me, start, on, Buffalo,, man., I want the Jags. No, I want I want the Giants to win.

I, do, think, the, Bills, are, going, to, win, unfortunately. But screw it. I'm taking the Jags.

Me,,, too., Let's, go. Duvo. Eagles, ners. This, one's, interesting., Um,, easy, pick for me.

Yeah,, you, go, first., Lead, us, off. Easy., 49ers, are, going, to, STEAMROLL, THE EAGLES.

WOW. FOUR, AND, A, HALF, POINTS. Give, me, them., Wow. Give, me, 49ers, money, line.

I, hope, they, win, to, be, honest. I, think, the, 49ers, are, scary, right, now, bro. They look good and they're banged up as hell.

That's, my, worry, about Brock, Brock, Perie, is, balling, right, now. I, just, I, I'm, worried, that, their, defense is too banged up. I think their offense is I don't think the Eagles offense is what it what it what it's been in the past.

I, know,, but, I, I, I'm, worried, that, because of how banged up they are, they can get to a place that they don't even have because the Eagles defense is legit. The Eagles is right and the Eagles are obviously defending champions. Um

but, McCaffrey I, No,, no., off., I'm, not, worried, about, the Eagles. I think the Niners will put up points. Pier

Eagles, are, banged, up. I, don't know, how, accurate, this, list, is, but it says

Jaylen, Carter, will, be, out. Oh, I, don't know, how, accurate, this, is., Oh, this is Bleacher.

Okay, this, is, the, list, from, Bleacher. Out., He's, listed, out, for, this, week already.

Listed, out., You, have, questionable, or out? Wait,, but, is, this, from, this, past, week, or is this

Yeah,, this, this, is, the, current, match. Okay. Maybe, maybe, was, last, week's, match.

Oh,, but, that's, probably, because, Yeah. Yeah, it's from last that's from last week. Maybe not. It could be. But but listen, I I think the Ner's defense is what scares me more than anything. I think the Eagles defense really good and I think the Eagles offense is anemic. But if the if the NerS if the Ner's defense is that banged up, the Eagles still have a ton of playmakers. They still got Saquon, they still got AJ Brown, they still got Dvonte Smith. Um and I think Jaylen Herz

is, stinks, to, be, honest,, but, but, he, wins. He wins in this. This is his time. This is his, time., So,, like, it's, a, I, I, think I'm with you. I want the NerS and I do think the Niners offensively

since, Brock, P's, and, back, have, been extremely dangerous. Um I know this past week they didn't look great against the Seahawks, but I think the Seahawks are also very good.

Seahawks, are, very, good. I, think, it's, it's, more, that, that, because they they've been, you know, they've been rolling. So, I think this is this might this might even be the best game of the weekend. This I mean, dude, the the slate this weekend is insane. I mean,

the, Green, Bay, game, obviously, really good. the Buffalo Jacksonville game to me might be the best game just because

it, just, like, the, matchup, wise I, think, it, would, be, the, most, offensive game.

Yeah., Um, but, San, Francisco, to, me, and obviously never easy playing in Philly.

Yeah,, that's, the, other, thing., It's, in Philly. I, I, get, that., I, get, that., There's, a reason why they're four-point dogs. There's a reason why they're four point dogs. But give me the Niners.

The, Ners., Give, me, the, Niners. I'm, going, to, go, I'm, going to, go, you., I think, they'll, win., I, I I

I, think, they, I, don't, think, they're, going to go to Super Bowl. I think they will get caught, but I think

not, making, it, up. All right., All, right., I, love, that., I love that. All, right,, next, game.

Yeah,, I, know., This, one, This, one frauds, dude. Oh my god. The, Patriots, are, the, biggest, frauds left. I I don't care. I really I really don't care. I don't think they're good. I really don't think this this team is going to get exposed. This team I will bet money right now.

No,, they're, going, to, win, this, game., I think the Chargers are the perfect match up for them because

talk, about, banged, up., They, It's literally Justin Herbert going, to, have, to, go, Superman, mode., Um, I mean they've got no offensive line.

Uh, I, mean, they, it's, just, going, to, be Herbert running around for because what I give the Pats their defense is good. Their defense is good and obviously they're good. Their offense good but I just don't think they're this super every like oh my god that Pat that P. They're okay. They're sol they're a fine team. I don't think they're the best team in the AFC. I really don't. I think that I think that if they would have played first of I think if they would have played Buffalo, Buffalo wins again to be honest. I think Buffalo is a better team than the Pats. I think the Jags are better than the Pats to be honest. I think the Bronco Broncos are another, kind, of, fraud, team, to, be honest.

But I think Broncos, to, me, are, more, fraud. They're, two, frauds., They're, two, frauds, right?

They're, more, fraud, than, New, England., I think New England's better than than I think the Broncos

Broncos, defense, is, legit, obviously. Yeah,, the, the, Broncos, I, mean, they, both they both find a way to win, but I think the Broncos have done it more impressively in terms of Yes. Like it's not the Patriots fault, but their schedule was very weak.

So, was, the, Broncos,, though., I, think, they had an easier schedule than the Patriots, actually. Oh, really?

Yeah., They're, the, two, easiest, schedule the schedule. They, have, some, bigger, wins, cuz, like dude, the Raiders have the same amount of wins against winning teams than the Patriots do

because, the, Raiders, beat, the, Patriots. That's Well,, that, was, week, one.

Frauds. Yeah. Oh, that, is, crazy, that, the, Raiders, beat, the Patriots. Yes., And, that's, And, that's, one., They've only The Patriots have only beat one team. beating them.

I've, only, beat, one, team, with, a, winning record and it was the Bills. But let me pull up this these frauds. Uh this you pull up uh where the hell are the Broncos?

No,, no,, no,, no,, no., I'm, talking, about this game here. Uh New England had the easiest schedule.

Yeah,, we, had, the, second, easiest schedule. Yeah,, classic., Um, listen,, listen, to the teams that that

But, Denver, had, the, eighth, easiest schedule. Okay,, so, listen., Denver., Denver, beat Philly in Philly. They beat um you know they smoked I mean, they're not that good,, but, at least, you, know,, Dallas, is okay. Uh they they beat Houston in Houston.

Mhm. I, mean,, they, beat, Kansas, City, with Mahomes, you know what I mean? This was pre Mahomes injury

right? Beat, them., Uh, and, they, beat, the, Packers. Like that's those are four already impressive wins because I'm not going to count the Chargers because they play no Herbert. The last Kansas City game didn't have Mahomes. Like whatever. But like I I don't know. I I agree with I don't think the Broncos or the Pats like I don't I don't they don't scare me. Like there's

I, feel, that, and, I, think, that's, why people feel that the AFC is so wide open.

That's, exactly, that's, exactly, why, people do that because you look at the NFC and the Rams and Seahawks alone

scare, people,, right? The, Eagles, even, as, bad, as, they've, been still probably scar still scare people. Yeah.

Like, the, AFC, really, the, only, team, that you look at and that might be scary is probably Buffalo and even then I don't think they're as good as they've been in the past. No. So, like I think the AFC is absolutely wide open.

I, think, people, have, figured, out, Buffalo, which is why they're not scared with them, right? They know they're limited at wide

receiver., They're, they're, poorly coached. You, know,, stop, James, Cook, and, and, that's and that's easier said than done. Easier said than done, but you see the difference when when James Cook can't run the ball, that offense is a disaster. When James Cook's running for 150 yards then then they're rolling.

I, think, they're, undefeated, with, him going over 100. Like Josh Allen is a James Cook merchant. Like this is like that nobody scares me in the FC. It sucks that we suck the series.

I, know, because, this, could, have, been, the year. Um, Yeah., Yeah., Yeah., So,, but, I, will, say there is one team that I think um if they if they stay healthy is the most dangerous team in the AFC and that's going to be the the Monday night game.

Houston, Texans. Lucas, Polas, Houston, Texans., Man. Whoa. I, think, that's, the, best, defense, in football. I I could agree with that.

I, think, that, I, think, I, think, both, the Seahawks and the Eagles have phenomenal defense. I think they're incredible. I really think Houston just their front really front step, but their their D line is insane. [snorts]

Dude,, it's, insane., Their, dine, is Will, Anderson., And, uh, what's, this, other guy's name?

Yeah., Uh, the, the, the, rookie, uh it's, Will, Anderson., And, who's, the, other guy that they have there on the D line?

Hunter. Yeah., Daniel, Hunter., Yeah., Yeah., So, like bro Houston I think Houston I think first of all, I think Houston is gonna beat the Steelers.

Uh,, they, do., Their, defense, is, legit. Yeah., Yeah., Yeah., That, defense, is, I think I actually I truly believe that Houston is not only the most dangerous team, they are the second hottest team outside of the Jags. Um, in terms of heading into this playoffs

well,, Texans, have, won, nine, in, a, row. That's, what, I'm, saying., Yeah,, they, they are I think they both I think both Texans and Jags are both nine on nine game streaks. I I know Texans are for sure.

Pretty, sure, the, N, the, Jags, these, the Jags are definitely on. Oh,, just, kidding., The, Jags., Oh,, yeah. No, the Jags did beat the

Yeah,, look,, the, Jags, the, Jags, actually their last loss was two,, three,, four,, five,, six,, seven.

They've, won, nine, of, their, last, 10. Yeah, nine, of, their, last, 10, cuz, they, won, loss to Houston. Yeah

I, think, Houston, is, the, most, dangerous team in the AFC. Jags, beat, the, Raiders, by, one, in, OT. Yeah, but they're listen they you find a way to win. It's impressive.

I'm, not, taking, anything, away, from, the Giants at all. And, and, I'm, I'm, talking, [ __ ], about, the Pats. It's just so impressive what they've done. Like don't get me started. But like

for, me,, the, Texans, are, the, team, to, beat in the AFC. I really believe it. I their defense is so legit that it's just like you know, that's what you need in the playoffs., You, need, And, they're, going to have I mean, they have home. No, they don't have home field this week. They actually have to go to Pittsburgh. But um you know who's in the in terms of the bracket cuz no NFL recedes, right? I'm pretty sure NFL recedes.

Yeah., So, I, think, the, the, one, seed, would then go play whoever the the lowest remaining seed would be.

So, basically, in, my, calculations,, if, my thing is correct, it would be Buffalo.

Um, but, of, course, if, Jacksonville, wins cuz, Buffalo, is, a, seven, seed. The, Yeah., No,, six, seed.

Six, seed and, then, Houston's, five, seed. Okay., So,, but, if, the, Jaguars, win, and Houston and Houston wins, then Denver would play Houston.

Got, you., Chargers, are, the, seven, seed. Yeah., And, I, think, that's, a, nightmare match up for for Denver. Like I think this defense is so And and by the way the offense, yeah, it's, you know, not all there. They still got Stout who's not as good as he was at rookie year but he's still, you know, solid quarterback. If Nico Collins stays healthy, they they've got good weapons. Hutchinson and uh what's this other this other rookie? Uh oh my god, I have him in my dynasty league. They've got solid weapons that Dude, this team is good man. This team I I really think that Houston could make the run. I don't think, they're, going to, win, at, all,, but, I think I would

defense, can, take, you, far, in, the playoffs. I, think, that, I, think, they've, got, an, A championship if not Super Bowl bound. Like I just don't think they'll be I I don't know. I I think that I I do think it's an NFC year. I really do. I think I just think the Rams or the Seahawks are just that good. But the Rams and Seahawks are going to play are most likely going to have to play each other depending on how how it goes. But

before, the, NFC, Championship. Yeah,, hypothetically, cuz, the, Rams, unless the Ner's win or I mean which you do have the Niners.

Let, me, see, bracket, here. Yeah., If, if, if, the, Ner's, win, Niners, or, Green, Bay., If, Green, Bay, beats

Well,, if, Green, Bay, wins,, then, they, would play Seattle. Yeah. If, Niners, win, and, Packers, lose,, then, the Niners would play Seattle. That would be another good game.

Yeah., And, then, if, Eagles, and, Bears, win, then the and Rams win, then the Rams would play Seattle in the in the next round.

Yeah. Crazy. That, would, be, the, That, that, might, be, the Super Bowl right there. But I don't know. I really do think the Texans, man I, I I, I, think, they're, scary, good,, man., I really do. And and it's crazy because they were 0 and3 or 0 and four

and, they've, just, turned, it, around., They they that defense is is truly in my eyes the best defense in football for sure.

And, I, think, that, they because, defense, travels,, right?, So they, force, a, lot, of, turnovers, that, that in the playoffs is huge. Ton of sacks. Like no, they're legit. I mean, that's the reason why they're on a game nineame winning streak. It's it's led by their defense. It's not it's not their offense, but not to take anything away from their offense

but, it's, still, sol, it's, solid., It's, not It's not bad, but it's not like anything out. It's not some of these highowered offenses that we see. But

dude,, that, defense,, man,, is, is, really it's it's impressive. Like So, you, got, Texans, over

I've, got, Yeah,, I've, got, Texans, over Steelers. I I you know they get they they made the uh you know the Steelers get in Rogers great story. He's he's been playing better for sure. I just think that

this, is, as, far, as, they're, going, to, go just cuz that they are Houston's, three-point, favorites.

Yeah., On, the, road. On, the, road. Yeah. Yeah. Yeah., Yeah. That's, it., We, got, them, all., We, got, them all. That's it.

That's, it., Jam-packed, slate, Thursday, to Monday. Yes., Wait., What's, What's, your, your, Super Bowl prediction? Who do you got?

Super, Bowl, prediction. Yeah. You should give me a n prediction. You have a naughty prediction.

Oh,, true., Goodness., Jesus, Christ. So many predictions. Uh,, okay., Let, me, I'll, start, with, the natty prediction.

Yeah. Give, me hold. Give me Miss Indiana. Honestly,, I, don't, really, care, as, long, as he doesn't win the national championship.

That's, all, I, can, say. Yeah, that's, all, I, can, say. Super durable., Super, Bowl.

Uh,, Super, Bowl, prediction. All, right., Give, me, Rams. Yeah., I, just, I, want, it, happen., Sam Darnold in the Super Bowl would be [ __ ] amazing, bro. Yeah, I would love that. I really would.

Listen,, the, Seahawks, are, legit. They're, good., They're, good., They're good. They're good.

[ __ ], give, me, Sam, Darnold, in, the, Super Bowl. All, right. Seattle Houston Super Bowl, baby. All right, let's go.

Defense, wins, championships. I, I, mean,, I'm, I'm, Rams., I, think, it's going to be Rams Texans as well. I I I just I'm picking different NFC, but I really do think it's the Texan. I think it's the Texans going to come out of the AFC. I'm just so scared that this is Josh's.

It, is, absolutely, could, be., It could be Ram Rams or Seahawks versus Bills is the other. It's really I I truly believe I would be shocked if anyone that is not Houston or Buffalo comes out of the AFC. I think those are the two the two dogs I will the two horses one horse that I actually Jacksonville I think got a legitimate chance too.

I, do., No, 100%., And, by, the, way,, if Jacksonville gets past Buffalo, I mean they could absolutely win. Like, like I think Jacksonville, I think Jacksonville, uh, New England, and Broncos are like kind of all in the same. I don't think the Pats or the Broncos are that much better than the Jags. I really don't. I genuinely think the Jags are in that they're good. That's what I'm saying. They're good. Um, but I dude, I really think the Texans are just one step above just because of that defense. And the Pat's got a great defense, too.

Broncos got a great defense. But like man, from what I've seen of the Texans last night are just I'm seeing a defense that's just crazy and they're and

yeah,, they've, impressed, me. No,, I'm, with, you., I, think, Broncos, got, a chance. I think Patriots got a chance.

I, mean, got, a, chance. I, just, said, that, I, would, be, shocked Houston Buffalo. Yeah. AFC.

I, got, a, dark, horse, at, the, NFC., You, guys give me your opinions. And, the, NFC.

The, NFC, dark, horse., Chicago, Bears. I, can't, I'm, not, bought., I'm, not, sold.

That's, fair. I'm, not, sold. I'm, not, sold, on, them, either., I I, do, think, they're, good., I, don't, I, just I'm not sold.

Just if, they, were, in, the, AFC, I, think, it, would, be, a, different, story.

And, I, also, And, I, also, I, do, think, that, I mean, we both pick the Bears to beat the Packers

going, through, the, 49ers,, you, know, hypothetically, right? Let's say let's let's see what the Bears path would be. Um

you, have, the, bracket. Yeah,, I, have, the, bracket. Um well,, I, mean,, the, thing, is, with, the, NFL, it's gonna it goes by season.

No,, of, course., I, mean,, it, could, change, but like like hypotheticals based off of what, we, think, is, going to, happen.

They'll, most, likely, play, the, Rams., I think the, hell, is, NFL, here,, bro?

I, think, the, Rams, is, really, realistically outside. Here, we, go. It, would, be, uh

Okay,, so, let's, say, you, have let's, say, Rams, win. Let's, say, Eagles, win,, right?, And, let's say obviously Bears win the first round. Yeah.

The, Bears, would, then, play, the the, Rams. They, play, the, Rams. The, Rams.

And, I, just, And, that's, it, right, there. Yeah that's, pretty, much, it., That's, what, I, was saying. Like

I, think, I, thinkough, I, think, I I, mean the first off the Bears and Niners just played a generational classic the other day. I think I think they match up better against the Niners than they do the Rams. But

um, listen,, they, have, home, field., It's going to be freezing in Chicago. They have a They have a good chance. I just

I, don't, see, them, getting, out., I, I shake, things, up, crazy, is, if, the, Panthers just go and [ __ ] beat the R.

Yeah., Yeah., I, mean,, first, off,, yeah,, it shake my bank account, but Also, one last tip before we wrap up the show. Uh, Drake, how do you like jersey?

I, know., I've, been, seeing, I've, been seeing those rumors. I've been seeing the rumors of Lagay. Apparently, he's quote unquote on the moon

since, he, left, Florida, State. Next, camp., Next, camp. Wow. I, will, basically, believe, something, until I see it. I I've seen it too many times. I've seen it too many times with this team. Laguay could be good, could work could fit the system like we've seen in the past, you know, with these mobile quarterbacks at Florida State.

But, to, me,, there's, just, way, too, many problems. We did get a good transfer over running back uh today. Um I forget who it was, but I did see the notification.

Another, name, that's, around, Miami, of, course,, Miami, loves, one-year, rentals.

Is, it, Jerem, Wait,, who Jeremiah, Smith,, right?, You're you're, gonna, get, But, I, don't, know., Like I, said,, I, don't know, how, valid, it, is. Jenkins.

I, don't, that, wouldn't, shock, me, to, be honest. I don't I don't see Why, would, he, leave, though?

I, don't know., There's, a, lot, of, things going on at Bama. I, think, he's I, don't, think, so.

He, either, enter, the, draft, or I, thought, he, was, going, to, go, to, the draft.

Well,, I, think he's, going, to, the, draft., He's, like, the number third overall.

The, rumor, was, depending, on, where, he lands. I mean, he's going to he'd go in the first round, but yeah, if he's not projected like top, I don't know. something that he might say cuz the money

Jets, need, a, quarterback. I, know,, but, the, money Raiders, need, a, quarterback.

Dolphins, hypothetically, need, a quarterback. Um, and I'm missing a team. Um, I, mean,, I, don't, think, the, Saints, are going to, take, a, quarterback.

No,, I, I, actually, like, shot. I, I, think, he, looks, legit. He's, fine., I, think, he's, going, to, be good.

Yeah. Um, the, Cardinals. Yeah., Move, on, from, Kyler. No,, they're, moving, on, from, Kyler. So right there, that's four teams that need a quarterback. You're going to tell me that none of them are going to take Ty Simpson in the first 10 picks.

Like, I, said,, I, don't, know, how, valid, it is., That's, But, a, lot, of people, are saying the QB that Miami might get isn't even in the trans.

Yeah,, that, seems, like, a, a, M, fan, rumor created in the M fan. This, guy, Sam, Leoochi, 777,

Sam, Le, they, think, he's, connected, to, LSU. Yeah., Yeah., They, say, supposedly, I, heard the Ty Simpson thing. I I heard about Ty Simpson, but I didn't hear Miami. I heard Oregon.

I, heard, Tuo, was, gonna, go, back, to college. He's got Yeah., Yeah., God,, please., For, the, love, of God. For the love of God. Did you see what he freaking said today about the the fresh start? That'd be dope. Shut up. Oh my god. I've never I've never loved somebody.

I, think, he, just, I, think, he, just, stopped caring. I think he generally just stopped caring.

That'd, be, dope., Shut, up., Come, on. But, yeah,, you, know, what, it, would, be?, It would be [ __ ] dope, man. Someone take your damn contract off our hands.

Damn, it., How, do, we, talk, about, them again? I, don't, know., You,, did, this.

What, an, episode. What, an, episode. Happy, new, year., Happy, new, year. Happy, new, year.

First, episode, back. Yes., Yes., Yes., Yes. Jampacked, week., Jam-packed, week., The recaps are going to be great. Coming up. [snorts] Coming up. Coming up. Coming up. Coming up. Coming up. Coming up. Up. Coming up. Do we have a bet of like M if they lose?

How, confident, are, you,, Pooie? I'm, pretty, confident,, but, I, want, to, put you guys unless you're

It, depends, what, it, is. Yeah., I, mean,, it, be, as, simple, as, just, you, have to wear something. It's like NFL team shirt.

I'll, tell, you,, if, Miami, wins, the national championship, I'll wear a um M jersey on this podcast.

If, they, win, the, Matty? Yeah,, the, Natty., I, think, if, they, win, the natty, you will be like, and I'll pay for it. We'll buy sideline tickets and we'll be like on camera like throwing up to you like

at, the, Natty., You're, gonna, buy, my, Natty tickets at, a, game, next, year., Game, next, year. I'll be like on the sideline passing.

I, um, No,, I, I, will, wear, I, will, wear, a, a a a Yum jersey on this podcast. I'll do a full episode. I I will I will do it if they win. If they lose if they lose the national championship

you, prepared, to, die., Like, if, they, lose,, Fucci,, you're, going, to have to cut off your pinky.

If, they, win, how, confident, are, you,, Poochie? Simple.,, But, if, you, lose,, if they lose

it's, life, or, death. Prepare, to, die. Pooji, poochie. Clearly, not, confident.

Yeah,, exactly., Clearly, not., Okay,, here. If they win the natty, I'll wear a jersey. If they lose, you have to you have to pay

next, game. No,, win, the, natty., Natty., Win., Natty. Jersey., Natty., And, then, you, have, to, pay off my entire mortgage.

I, think, if, we, win, the, natty,, both, of, you need to get in a video and together say we love the idea on video

and, then, it, goes, nowhere., Perfect. Yeah, that works for, our, own, personal, archives.

Personal, archives., Well,, I'm, posting, on my personal Instagram and we're collabing on all the pages.

What?, Posting, what? On, all, the, Kings, pages. What?, That, we, love, the, Hurricanes.

We, love, the I'm, going, to, be, holding, Poocha's, pinky on the next episode.

I'm, wearing, FSU, jersey, on, the, next, one if I if they win. I'm, going, to, talk, about, it, tomorrow. Obviously, I really want to get you guys sick, but I am just like excited. I think it's so see what we can do.

Thursday, night,, baby. Thursday, night. Thursday, night., Thursday, night should, be, fun.

You, should, feel, good, about, it, because Miss doesn't have a coach on the field.

Yeah. And, all, these, games,, all, these, games like they should be hell of a games and they all have been

they've, all, been, great., They've, been great outside, of, Texas, A&M, which, is, like really close. I mean Ohio State

defense, too. I, told, you, guys, I, didn't, see, us, doing what we did against I didn't see that being the play. I didn't see

No,, it's, a, defense, for, you, guys. Yeah. So,, we'll, see., Chamblas, hell, of, a, guy. He's working right now and he's in the midst of trying to get his like an exemption for next year to play again next year.

He's, like, currently, in, trial, for, that. So yeah, we'll, see, if, that, throws, him, off, his game. But

who's, on, trial? Chambers, trying, to he's, trying, to, get Yeah. Yeah. Right., Yeah,, I, did, see, that.

Otherwise,, I, think Pinky, Pooch, is, Pinky. Becca, is, on, trial,, too. You guys need to go home and rest.

We're, not, going, to, let, him, keep, the, tape rolling. Oh, man. All, right,, that, about, does, it, for today's episode. Thank you guys for tuning in. Big recaps ahead

and, uh, lots, of, football., So,, we'll, see you and golf starting. Golf starting next week. Next week.

Next, week., Let's, go back, baby. Let's go. Let's, go.

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Who speaks in "NFL + College Football Playoffs HOT TAKES: Hurricanes CFP Semis Breakdown + NFL Wild Card Picks"?

Poochie (Host), Fooie (Guest).

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The discussion focuses on the excitement surrounding the college football playoffs and NFL wild card matchups as the new year begins. Key points include a breakdown of the Hurricanes' chances in the CFP semifinals and predictions for upcoming NFL wild card games, highlighting shifts in team confidence and the potential for surprising outcomes.

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The episode runs 56 min; the transcript is about 12,409 words in 359 timestamped sections.

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