2026-07-23- KSR - Hour 2

Summary

KSR Podcast | Hour 2 | July 24, 2026

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Episode Overview

In this lively hour of Kentucky Sports Radio, guest host Maggie Davis sits in for Matt Jones, joined by the KSR regulars: Ryan Lemond, Drew Franklin, Shannon the Dude, and Mario. The crew covers a wide range of topics from Kentucky basketball’s recent alumni win, to football’s upcoming season, SEC Media Days highlights, fan questions, and even delves into Taylor Swift wedding speculation. Former Wildcat Willie Cauley-Stein phones in for an interview focusing both on basketball and his upcoming golf tournament, while listeners call in with questions and hot takes. The hosts keep the banter light, mix serious sports analysis with inside jokes, and serve up memorable quotes throughout.

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Key Segments and Discussion Points

1. Dunbar Prom & Atomic Dog Banter

• Maggie is asked about a rumor concerning Dunbar High School’s prom and the song “Atomic Dog,” but it turns out to be a generational misunderstanding.
• “2000 is a little before my time to be at prom. I was at Prom in 2015.” (Maggie Davis, 03:43)

2. Interview: Willie Cauley-Stein on Alumni Win & TBT

• Willie shines a light on the electric atmosphere of UK alumni games and his defensive matchup with Montrezl Harrell.
• Quote: “Last night was electric… I looked like I was 22 again out there.” (Willie, 04:38)
• The rivalry’s intensity is celebrated, as is the renewed “La Familia” team camaraderie.
• They address prior tensions within the alumni squad—Willie explains it as the natural push-pull of close relationships.
• Quote: “Family’s family… a lot of it’s just hurt. You’re like, damn, I wanted to play with them.” (Willie, 07:22)
• He discusses his golf event (August 10th at Oxmoor CC) and his YouTube channel's creative direction.
• On whether he’ll “retire” or play again: “Are we really done? We’re still out here looking like we’re moving 22. Are we really done with this?” (12:24)
• Hosts praise his commitment and toughness despite an injury—“Most people probably would not have even played last night, but he said, no way.” (13:07)

3. UK Alumni, TBT, and Rivalry Pride

• Andrew Harrison’s fire and trash talk against Louisville are highlighted.
• “This is my legacy. I want people to remember that I am true blue, and I’m going to fight to die against Louisville every single time.” (Paraphrased, 13:49)
• The evolution of the Harrison twins from shy UK stars to outspoken leaders is noted.

4. Fan Call-ins: Taylor Swift & Sports Psychology

• Caller Casey brings up Taylor Swift’s wedding photos, with passionate engagement from Maggie.
• “Yes. No, a huge Swifty. I’m waiting for the wedding picture… I want it to come from her.” (15:22)
• Maggie humorously distances herself from buying ‘Swiftie’ memorabilia.
• Sports psychologist support for young college athletes is discussed; the panel emphasizes UK’s resources and the maturing nature of recruits.
• “I do know there are sports psychologists that work with every program on campus, not just basketball…” (Maggie, 18:49)

5. Goose Givens’ Honest Assessment & Basketball Leadership

• Goose Givens’ recent candid comments are dissected—he praised this year’s positive practice culture and called out last year’s lack of leadership.
• Goose’s criticism: “He felt like that hurt last year’s team… the chemistry already seems to be much better than whatever was going on last year.” (Paraphrased, 22:18–23:58)
• Ongoing praise for point guard Zoom Diallo as a natural leader.

6. Fan Engagement & Team Chemistry

• Summer basketball (TBT) fostered new engagement between fans and incoming UK players, helping bridge a recent disconnect.
• The alumni team’s success inspires current players to look forward to their own UK careers.

7. Football Talk: Bowl Game vs. Beating Bama & Louisville

• Young caller Josiah asks: Would you rather make a bowl game or beat both Alabama and Louisville but miss a bowl?
• Hosts debate—Ryan prefers the historic upsets, Drew leans toward the developmental and PR benefits of a bowl.
• “If you make a bowl game but you have those two losses, then you probably beat Florida, Tennessee… To get to six without those two, you’d still have to have some huge wins…” (Drew, 31:51–32:16)

8. SEC Media Days Soundbites & Coach Personalities

• Maggie presents favorite one-liners:
  • Eli Drinkwitz (Missouri) on Kansas:
    “What’s the best thing that comes out of the state of Kansas? I-70... And what do you call a good-looking girl in Kansas? A tourist.” (38:01)
  • Josh Heupel (Tennessee) on Adidas partnership and orange color.
  • Shane Beamer (South Carolina) humblebragging about being recognized on vacation and hyping his QB as a Heisman contender.
  • Brent Venables (Oklahoma) as the league’s “old man:” “I’m double nickels—55.” (41:09)
  • Mike Elko (Texas A&M) keeping his team hungry: “I show them our trophy case. It’s empty.” (40:07)
  • Discussion of Georgia’s confidence and Vanderbilt’s NIL-based rise.

9. Homemade Cookies & Recipe Swaps

• Maggie brings in homemade chocolate chip cookies for the crew—adding to the show’s friendly, homey feel.
• “These are the perfect amount of softness and chewy.” (C, 29:58)
• Cookie recipes and guest host contributions become a running joke.

10. Final Thoughts & Predictions

• The hosts preview the next show, mention potential guest appearances, and Drew offers a betting pick for TBT on DraftKings.
• “Only on DraftKings. The Crown is yours.” (E, 48:00)

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Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• Willie Cauley-Stein on facing Harrell:
  “…it’s like a big anime battle every time I play with him… in my head, the night before I’m watching and visualizing it feels like a cartoon. Like we got superpowers and get to come play in this game.” (09:01)
• On rivalry's intensity:
  “Throw the elbows down. I mean, it's hard to play the game for right there. Rivalry is just unmatched.” (06:37)
• On tough choices (football):
  “That's really tough. I think. Yeah, I think I'd have to go Alabama, Louisville just because those are. I mean, one's your biggest rival, and one is one of the biggest brands in college football.” (F, 33:15)
• Eli Drinkwitz's dig at Kansas:
  “What do you call a good-looking girl in Kansas? A tourist.” (38:02)
• Shane Beamer’s airport brag:
  “He was a roller coaster… my favorite though was a real humble brag that he dropped twice about going to Turks and Caicos and getting recognized in the TSA line as an SEC football coach.” (35:54)
• On team chemistry:
  “There's been a little disconnect between the fan base and the team the last—well, last year especially—so they need that, you know, get reconnect with the fan base.” (B, 26:09)

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Important Timestamps

• Willie Cauley-Stein Interview: 04:24 – 12:52
• Andrew Harrison/Alumni Talk: 13:18 – 14:32
• Fan Call (Casey) on Taylor Swift: 14:42 – 15:42
• Sports Psychologists in College Sports: 17:49 – 19:42
• Goose Givens on Leadership: 22:18 – 23:58
• Alate Debate / Slushy Talk: 19:48 – 19:53
• Basketball Team Chemistry Discussion: 23:07 – 26:45
• Homemade Cookies Segment: 29:14 – 30:22
• Josiah’s Bowl Game/Bama/Louisville Question: 30:33 – 33:56
• SEC Coaches’ Soundbites: 34:10 – 41:47
• Vandy Coach Clark Lee Wisdom: 45:32 – 47:01

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Tone & Style

Casual, jovial, and community-oriented. The crew balances in-depth UK sports analysis with humor and listener interaction. Banter about Taylor Swift, food, and pop culture keeps the show inclusive and broad-reaching for the Big Blue Nation.

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For Listeners Who Missed the Episode

This hour of KSR blends candid player interviews, passionate sports debate, fan calls, and offbeat SEC commentary—embodying the spirit of Kentucky fandom. You’ll come away with fresh insights on both basketball and football, SEC behind-the-scenes color, and the sense of community that makes KSR beloved in the state.

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[F]

Welcome back in it's hour two of ksr. I'm Maggie Davis filling in today for Matt Jones, sitting alongside the regular crew, Ryan Lemon, Drew Franklin, Shannon the dude Mario hanging out with us too, guys. One hour in the books. How's it going? Everything okay?

[B]

You're killing it. You're getting rave reviews on the aviation glass tech machine. Also, I do have one question for you. Get to Willie.

[F]

Okay.

[B]

I guess Shannon played Atomic Dog while ago. Do you know the Dunbar High School band Atomic Dog from their prom? Is that a true story? He said, ask Maggie.

[F]

Oh, I've never heard that. When would that have been?

[B]

Did they say that, like in 2000 they banned Atomic Dog at the Dunbar Prom?

[F]

2000 is a little before my time to be at prom. I was at Prom in 2015.

[B]

But do they still have it banned?

[F]

Uh, no. I think we were all DJ by then. I remember not loving like, the Dunbar prom. Sorry, Dunbar. Because every other high school got to go have it in like a hotel or like a cool venue. And we were the only school that had to have it in our school. So we were just in the gym. I don't remember much else.

[E]

I think ryan forgot that 2000 was literally 26 years ago. That wouldn't even make sense for you to be in high school, you silly fools.

[B]

The question is, is it still banned?

[F]

No. I don't know. I don't know that. I'm sorry. Yeah, I'm a bad former bulldog, I guess.

[B]

There we go. All right, moving on.

[F]

How about a good former wildcat? Yeah, we'll do that, Willie. Collie Stein on the line with us now. Willie, thanks so much for jumping on. Congrats on the win last night. How good did it feel to do what you came here to do. And that is beat Louisville again.

[G]

Oh, my gosh. Last night was electric. Shout out to the trainers, getting my foot right. Cause I was told that I looked like I was 22 again out there.

[F]

Yeah, we'll take it. How did you feel physically?

[G]

I felt good. I mean, it's always. It's always amazing in front of the fan, so. Did you hear that?

[C]

Yeah, I heard it.

[G]

Yeah, I just.

[F]

I just.

[G]

I just hit a dinger off the. Off the tee. By the way, we just got a bird. I'm playing at Woodford Hills Country Club in a little charity scramble.

[F]

Oh, good. Well, thanks for making time swing.

[C]

We'll keep it down.

[G]

Oh, no, no, no. You just made it better, actually. No, absolutely not. We don't get down like that.

[F]

Okay. I like it. Well, tell us more about last night's game. I mean, we were talking about it earlier. Your defense really helped save the day. Not to mention the 10 points and 11 rebounds. But what was it like helping seal the deal, especially on defense against Montrez Harrell?

[G]

Oh, I mean, you know, that was the game from Monday night. We. We got a pretty good insight of what they had to do to win, and that's. Lantra has got to score 25, 30 points to really make an impact. So, man, I just took the challenge like a little banged up. That's all right. I just wanted to not let him score 30 points again. That's really what my whole thing was. I can't let him get. Get active. And, you know, he's a showman, so you let him put on a show. It's scary hours for anybody that's playing against him, but it was fun. Yeah, it was wild.

[F]

By the way, that wasn't really your style after the win last night, but I did see you throwing the L's down. How good did it feel to play that game in front of Big Blue Nation? Especially

[G]

what the secure is in front of hard crowd and get to throw the elbows down. I mean, it's hard to play the game for right there. Rivalry is just unmatched. It's just truly unmatched. To be able to come back, you know, 10 some guys 12 years longer. To come back and get to play for inverse fans and kind of relive those glory days over again is amazing. I mean, that's. That's why the tournament's so fun.

[F]

Listen, Big Blue Nation loves our former Wildcats and we don't like when there's fighting in the family. And it felt like la familia it got a little tense there for a minute. Is everybody good? Everybody's back on the same page, you know, hunky dory, all that stuff now. Everybody's good.

[G]

Yeah. You know how it is. Family, family, you know, family spot a little bit, but I think we're good. I think everybody's got a good understanding of, you know, what it is. And a lot of it's just hurt. You know, it's like you have fun playing with these guys, and when you kind of have your. Your mind and your heart set on guys showing up, you're like, you know, you get a little hurt. You're like, damn, I really wanted to play with them. You know, I've never played with Reed. I've never played with the other point guard that was supposed to come. So, like, there was just, you know, things that you're like, oh, man, this is good pieces that we have. And you just, you wish you could play with it and see how it goes. So, you know, shout out Archie for, you know, making it work. I know he had some personal issues going on that he couldn't make it for the other game, but, you know, he showed up big time for us, and that's. That's what it's about. And that's. That's the brotherhood we're talking about. So I'm glad we got to, you know, kind of put those differences aside and come together for, you know, the culture and the community.

[C]

Willie, you set the screen to free up Archie for that Elam ending, but I couldn't help but notice you rolled to the rim and there was no one around if that had come off the rim. You were absolutely dunk tipping the Elam ending, weren't you? Were you feeling that?

[G]

Oh, I was putting my head through the rim. I was about to put my head through the rim to finish that one, bro.

[C]

It definitely cleared up for you. I mean, I'm glad the shot went in, but I thought, we're going to get a Willie game into there for a split second. But you played so well. Garden, Montreal, Trez, with the history you all have, everybody remembers the stare down. Does it feel a little extra personal with him since you all go back playing in your college days against each other too?

[G]

Oh, yeah. I mean, it's. And it's. The funny thing is it's really love, like, we really do have. Everybody says he's my arch nemesis or my enemy, and I'm like, you know, me and Trez really, really mess with each other. Like, we really respect each other's game. So that's why that challenge is so fun, because we know what we both bring to a team. We're both heart and souls of a team. And so it's like a big anime battle when I, every time I play with them, like in my head, you know, the night before I'm watching and like visualizing it feels like a cartoon. Like we got superpowers and get to come play in this game. And I don't know, it's something special about that matchup that we get to do.

[F]

Well, also special that you all get to keep playing and keep playing in Lexington Sunday at 2 o', clock, going to face the winner of the Syracuse alumni team or the Seton hall alumni team. What is your plan between now and then, other than dingers on the golf course?

[G]

Yeah, no, just, just keep the body right treatment and stay loose. So you know, the golf course is my, is my church. This is where I go to, you know, talk to God and get centered. So, you know, just kind of stay in my daily routines. But right now I'm really pushing promotion for my golf tournament that I'm throwing at Oxmoor Country Club, August 10th. It's going to be a really, really amazing day. We got a cool capsule collection coming out, Blue hearts collection for the tournament with our almost members tag, which is my YouTube channel. So we're going to be running a series of tournaments through it and giving people opportunity to get miked up on holes and use them as the channel. Not necessarily me, but I want to give like normal people a chance to go viral.

[F]

I love this. Okay, so that is August 10th.

[G]

August 10th, Oxmoor Country Club at 9:30, shotgun start. It's going to be a great day. So.

[F]

Okay. I love it. These guys have a big wedding to go to on August 8th. They can recover on the 9th.

[C]

Right.

[F]

Then go golf on the 10th. Willie, do you have a brown suit?

[G]

I could probably get one.

[F]

Listen, I'm in no position to hand out invitations to a wedding that is not mine. But just trying to get a feel for how many people already own one. Like these guys had to go shopping, but you're, you're kind of more fashionable. I think you probably already have one in the closet.

[G]

I think I kept it classy with, with, with, with a black one. And I have my derby suit from like 2015 that I still be putting on sometimes.

[F]

I love it. Well, congrats.

[G]

I'll come out there with the derby suit.

[F]

Yeah, that. There you go. They really stand out. Congrats again on the win. Good Luck this Sunday and appreciate your time this morning. Ryan, Drew, you guys got anything else for our guy? Willie?

[B]

I do have one question. Willie, you said before the tournament you were going to retire when this was over. Are you getting sucked back in the excitement, maybe play again next year?

[G]

Oh, you know what, man? Every. Every time. Like, last night was such a nerve wrecking thing, and it was so fun. I, like, text my wife and was like, are we done? Are we ready?

[B]

I knew it. I knew it. Getting sucked back in.

[G]

Are we really done? Like, we're still. We're still out here looking like we're moving 22. Like, are we really done with this? So.

[B]

Oh, boy.

[G]

You know, it's one of them things. We'll see. We'll see. But my body, guys. My body. The recovery time just ain't the same no more. Yes.

[F]

Yes. Well, go rest the ankle. It sounds like you're putting it to work this morning, so put your feet up the rest of the day. We'll see you on Sunday.

[G]

I appreciate you guys. Thank you.

[F]

Thanks, Willie. Have a good one.

[C]

He's the Vince Carter. I got one more in me meme. Yes.

[F]

And you know what? Nobody's gonna say no to Willie Collinstein. Like, if you want to get out there, get out there.

[B]

And the word is, like, his ankle was. Is bad.

[F]

It looked bad.

[B]

Like, most people probably would not have even played last night, but he said, no way. You're keeping me off the floor. I am definitely going to play last night. So he showed some toughness. A lot of toughness last night.

[C]

We have Andrew dealing with an ankle now, too. He was limping pretty bad last night. That's why I didn't play much at the end.

[F]

Hopefully he's not golfing today. Maybe he's resting the ankle, too.

[C]

Andrew, big Louisville hater. I thought I hated Louisville. He was really into the trash talk, you know, the twins time, it's up for debate. You know how they remembered. I think they're underappreciated. But the way he's locked into la familia and has gone at Louisville this week, his stock is still on the rise. And I hope everyone appreciates what Andrew is doing for la familia. Even if you don't really care about what's going on with tbt, he's locked in.

[B]

And what he's saying after the game, like, hey, man, this is my legacy. I want people to remember that I am true blue, and I'm going to fight to die against Louisville every single time. So I love what he's bringing to the table.

[F]

Yeah, he is. And I feel like I wasn't covering the team when the twins played here, but just watching them play here when they did, I remember them being so quiet.

[B]

Yeah.

[F]

And so kind of like, shy. And this year at media day, when they had us out, like one day last week, he was like the first one wanting to come talk to the media. He was so outgoing. Happy to see everybody catch up with everybody. Like to see them so grown up now has been really cool, too. And the fact that they've kept the hatred for Louisville. Love that.

[B]

He's supposed to be at our show tomorrow. John Clay Automotive. Little shout out plug. So if you want to visit Andrew Harrison tomorrow, come on out.

[F]

Okay.

[C]

I can tell you haven't sat on the baseline last night. He wasn't quiet in the game. I mean, he is talking the whole time, swatting their hands down. They point at him. My man is locked into tbt.

[B]

Attaboy.

[F]

Good. Well, we've had Casey locked on the phone line for a while. Shannon, can we get Casey on the line? Casey, how are you?

[G]

Hey, Good morning, Phil. Her. It's nice to talk to you. I am just so excited to have a female voice on ksr like the person who texted Ron. It's just refreshing. And I just had to ask you a question. And I thought of this before I saw your Twitter post this morning, but how excited are you for the Taylor Swift wedding photos to come out? Because, girl, I am just dying ready to do it. And I could talk sports. We could talk sports, of course. But it's July, so let's talk Taylor Swift for a minute. How excited are you for that? And I hope you guys have a wonderful day. Go Cats.

[F]

Thank you so much, Casey. Appreciate the call. Finally, someone has asked me the question I've wanted to talk about all day. It's about Taylor Swift. Duh. Yes. No, a huge Swifty. I'm waiting for the wedding picture. I want it to come from her. I don't want it to get leaked from someone else. I will be sad if she never shows it to us, but I'll respect it. But I hope we get it soon. It's been like two weeks. It feels like so much longer.

[C]

Yeah. What's she got planned here? Is it going to be like a whole documentary or a coffee table book? Well, I feel like we should have seen something by now. Something?

[F]

Apparently the dress was decent. Dior. You guys familiar with Dior?

[C]

Of course.

[F]

So Dior made a comment that they would share the photo after Taylor shared a photo. So that means she has to share a photo, right? Eventually. Why?

[C]

She controls everything. She's not going to let it leak out.

[B]

Wait until she gets back from the honeymoon maybe.

[F]

I'm like, listen, girl, chiefs, kickoff is coming up. Like, you're going to be busy here in a little bit. Like, before you get back to Kansas City. Camp starts, I need an Instagram post. Like, Travis Kelsey is going to go from this extravagant wedding, everything fun they did this summer, go on his honeymoon, and then go live in a dorm in like, Missouri or wherever they do training camp and sleep in a twin bed for minicamp for a few weeks. Like, I love that dichotomy for Travis Kelsey, but I do need a picture.

[C]

Respectfully, are you one of the swifties that was buying the trash from Madison Square Garden on ebay?

[F]

No, because I'm a real swifty. I'm not like a consumerism. Like, I want to take from Taylor. I just love her. I respect her too much to do that.

[B]

A jar of air from inside Madison Square Garden.

[F]

I'm sorry, I don't want to judge people, but if you did that, that's dumb. Jar of air.

[B]

Jar of air from the wedding.

[F]

Is that real?

[B]

Yeah, yeah.

[C]

Selling air from. From outside Madison Square Garden. What a country.

[F]

No, Noah's on the phone too. Let's go to Noah. Did you buy the air?

[G]

Hey, Maggie, so good to hear you again.

[D]

Over.

[G]

I'm hosting for ksr. You absolutely killed it for the first time a few weeks ago. So real good here again on. I really appreciate it. You come back on. I've got two questions for you. The first one, kind of more of an Ask anything Wednesday question, but Shannon cut me off early yesterday, so I thought I'd ask for today if that's all right. Ryan, you don't have to answer because I already know what your answer is going to be. So. Do you consider it a crime against humanity to drink an ala out of anything other than a glass bottle?

[F]

Okay, what's your second question?

[G]

Yeah, so second question for you, more serious one. This is regarding the basketball team for this year. And I kind of wondered this, especially from at the TBT game. Do you know if these like, if the players have any part of like, life coaches that are helping them throughout? Because I'm just thinking if I were to be back in College as an 18 to 22 year old sometime between and there like just kind of putting myself in their shoes of like there's being someone as young and figuring out a life like that and yet being now paid millions of dollars in the contract, going around as like the biggest celebrities, having to give autographs and everything all around, like, it just feels like in that kind of lifestyle, it's going to be something that could easily get from in your head. So do you know if the, like, if these guys have any part of, like coaches that are like helping them be able to navigate from these parts of life that can just like really get at you honestly and being in that kind of such a big position as like a. Almost a big time celebrity, as someone younger like that, if that makes.

[F]

Yeah, definitely. No, I appreciate the call. To answer your second question first, I do know that there are sports psychologists that work with every program on campus. Not just the basketball team, but everyone. And then I think different teams can kind of pick and choose exactly what they want to add to that. Like, I know that Caliperi had a bunch of different guys around who would help with different things. I don't know exactly how Pope has that set up on his staff, but, I mean, Pope's a very like, wise guy, kind of just the way he comes off anyway. I feel like he'd be into that.

[B]

Yeah, I know that came out that Justin Edwards had something like a life coach when he was here, when he was going through his problems. So I think you're. I think there's guys around the program that can definitely help step in when needed.

[C]

A lot of them have been stars since high school, too. They're even before they get to college. You know, these guys that were McDonald's, all Americans and have been getting interviewed forever, they grow up a little quicker than a lot of us and have had people around them to help out. So, yeah, they've got. Most of them have a good support system. Not all of them.

[F]

And to answer your first question, yes, you have to drink alate out of the bottle. Unless you're Ryan, then you're excused. You don't have to.

[B]

I'll drink it in a slushy with some Maker's Mark.

[F]

Ooh, yeah. That was a KS Bar special.

[B]

KS Bar special. Yeah.

[A]

There you go.

[F]

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Welcome back into Kentucky sports radio. I'm Maggie Davis filling in for Matt Jones. Today, Drew Franklin, Ryan Lemond, Mario. Ha with us too. Shannon the dude playing a little T. Swift for us. Thank you, Drew. Liking it. Vibing with it.

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There you go. Okay. I love it. We teased it before the break. Let's talk a little basketball because when Goose Givens talks, I feel like people listen. And if you haven't seen it, Goose did an interview with the UK sports network and, you know, he's representing uk, he works for uk. And he was a little harsh, I thought, toward last year's team, just keeping it real, saying he went to practice this year and has liked the fact that everybody seems to enjoy coming to practice, and he likes the fact that Zoom Diallo seems to want to be the guy. He is talking, he is vocal, he is loud, he wants to be the leader. And Goose said, you know, Ortega eventually kind of claimed that role, but way late in the year, nobody wanted to do it early on. And he said he felt like that hurt last year's team. One, positive that this year's team seems to be practicing in a way that Goose likes a little more. But two, little surprising Goose Givens coming in hot. What do you think?

[B]

Well, like you said, when he talks, people listen because he's as in depth at the program as anybody. And if you listen to him last year during the broadcast, he would say little things like, man, you know, you got to just want it. Man, you got to just act like you want to be there. So now he's being more vocal about the team last year. And I think that was a lot of it. I think there was a lot of attitudes that had kind of caused some problems on that team last year.

[C]

We'll never know the specifics of last year, but if you paid attention whatsoever, you knew there was chemistry issues. Even at the end when little social media things here and there, when, like, Jalen Lowe leaves, I don't think people were upset. His own teammates. Pope's comments. Something was clearly off from the beginning this year. The whispers, not just with Jack saying it. Jack makes it even better. But there's been a lot of talk of how much fun and how close the guys are so far this year. So we're already winning in that category. We'll see how they look on the court. But the chemistry already seems to be much better than whatever was going on last year.

[F]

And I love that we keep specifically hearing that about Zoom Diallo. I mean, I talked to assistant coach McKayle McClain Last time I was on the show, like two or three weeks ago, and he was adamant that Zoom is the leader on this team, and he picked up that role on day one. Sounds like from what Goose says, he's still in that role. I think it's important for that role to come from your point guard or at least from one of your best players.

[B]

And I think that really threw him a curveball last year when Low got hurt. He was the leader. He was the point Guard. They built all summer around the offense, around him being the point guard. And when he left, Aberdeen did good on the floor, but he's just not that leader type guy. And really Ortega wasn't. He's not a big leader type guy. You need somebody to kind of not be afraid to get in somebody's face and say, hey, man, you do this, do that. I think definitely that Zoom Diallo is that guy this year.

[F]

Yeah. Pope's first team. I felt like Lamont Butler was the guy who kept everybody together.

[B]

Yes.

[F]

Even when he got hurt, he was still like, I'm still the point guard and I might be coming and going from the lineup, but he was just like this magnetic force for that team. And I don't feel like they really had that last year.

[B]

I don't either.

[C]

No. And Mario and I talked to some of the new team last night. I can tell you couldn't weren't talking about their chemistry. But I can tell you after they watch tbt, they are very excited to get in front of the fans and they're very excited to play Louisville. They're ready for the real thing. They really enjoyed last night. I thought it's cool they've gone to both games. They walked in in the second half last night, but I think their hunger and their appetite for getting out there and getting started went up quite a bit. Just watching Memorial and the fans last night supporting the alumni team, I think

[F]

TBT is good for that too. I remember that Pope's first year. Didn't he take them to Louisville the first year?

[B]

Yes, he did.

[F]

Which kind of crazy hindsight, but it does teach you a little bit about the rivalry and how seriously the fans are going to take that game.

[B]

I remember those guys, Andrew Carr especially, they really got into it a couple years ago and it's good to hear the guy show up last night and kind of got into the game. Was the whole team there?

[C]

I'd say for the most part, Justin. Everybody's had Justin McBride questions.

[B]

He was there.

[C]

Talk to him a little bit. You know, in the past, it's always been madness. Is their first big thing other than seeing them at the mall and the recruiting visits. But the summer basketball has let them see the fan base and the fan base see them a little earlier than they're used to. So you could just tell they're excited to be a part of when it really gets started here in a couple months.

[B]

And we need that. There's been a little disconnect between the fan base and the team the last well, last year especially so they need that, you know, get reconnect with the fan base.

[C]

Just little things. Fans hanging over the railing wanting autographs and pictures. You could just tell they're eating that up because it's all been mostly behind closed doors until this point.

[F]

Yeah. And especially because we didn't get those camps, father son camp, father daughter camp, that kind of stuff this year that really, I think is like the only event in the summer where you're right, fans would go and be around the team and it, you know, it wasn't free to go to those either. So tbt, I feel like, is a great way to get fans not only in the building to see some of these former UK guys, but maybe start to get to know the new guys

[C]

too, and they see the support they'll have years from now after this is over. I mean, a lot of, I mean, DeAndre Liggins was two coaches ago and, you know, still see fans adoring him. So I think they realize what they're a part of and how big it is.

[F]

They kind of do Liggins wrong on the broadcast when they keep talking about how old he is, they put up that 38. Every time he's on the screen, I'm like, we get it. He's 38. He's doing his best, man, we need

[B]

a guy like that on our team, man. The heart and soul of the, of the team.

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TBT plays again, as we said, Sunday at 2:00'. Clock. Go out there and see him. We gotta hit a hard break here. We're coming back with more KSR next.

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Love it. Thank you. Now, you guys know I worked here a long time ago on the website side of things. I haven't worked here in a while, but I still listen every day. I have to say, I'm a podcast listener, so I do miss the music, but it's also because on my show, like, we just ad lib about probably a lot of the same. At least the sports topics. We don't go as off the rails on TV as you guys get to sometimes. So I never wanna, like, accidentally steal anyone's take. So I'm always like a couple of days behind on the podcast on purpose. So I'm not like, listening to you from 10 to noon and then doing my own show at 7:30.

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Makes sense.

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I don't know. I just don't want it to get confusing in my own brain, so. But this week I knew I was coming on here on Thursday, so I tried to really catch up and listen live every day. And I loved the segment you brought, Drew, of all of the former coaches selling stuff. And the recipe book really got me, so I wanted to contribute. So I brought chocolate chip cookies today.

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Nice.

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My favorite.

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This is my contribution. If our pope ever does one, I'm happy to give the chocolate.

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So this is the Maggie Davis recipe.

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It's really my friend Mallory's recipe, but she just had to move to Durham. Womp.

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Womp.

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Her husband's a huge UK fan, so I feel bad for him living in Duke territory. So I wanted to bring her cookies to the KSR guys today.

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Here you go.

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You don't have now. You're now our favorite guest host. Pass one of those over here, Mario.

[B]

We've never ever had a guest host bring us food.

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There you go. I brought bags for your ladies. This is for Abby and Avery.

[C]

Oh, nice. I'll eat those too.

[F]

No, I'm saying radio, so they know yoga girl. Here you go.

[C]

Look at that.

[B]

Oh, I got my own. Yes, thank you.

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Take those home.

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I have to hide these from my son. Although disappear in a matter of seconds.

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These are delicious.

[F]

You like them?

[C]

I don't like when cookies are too crunchy. These are the perfect amount of softness and chewy.

[F]

Yes. They have to be soft. The secret, I think, is the brown sugar. I think that helps.

[C]

I'm getting notes of brown sugar.

[F]

Yes.

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Very good.

[B]

Yeah, those are fire. Mario said Abby and Avery will love

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this empty Ziploc bag that I take home with their name on it.

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I'm like, I'm pretty sure Avery's not old enough to eat cookies, but I couldn't leave her out.

[C]

She's got the milk. Not quite the cookies yet.

[F]

We'll let her handle that then. Okay.

[B]

Thank you.

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You're welcome.

[F]

You're welcome. Thanks for having me on with you guys. Shannon, can we get to a few more calls in this second?

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Let's go. Yeah. Okay.

[F]

Let's go to Yosiah. He's been on for a while.

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Hello.

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Hi.

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How are you?

[G]

Good. How are you?

[F]

I'm good. Did I say your name right? Is it Yosiah? Yes, he is. Okay.

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I have a question about Kentucky football.

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Okay, let's hear it.

[G]

Rather go to a bowl game or

[F]

beat Alabama and Louisville and not go

[G]

to a bowl game?

[F]

Oh, great question, Josiah. Do you have an answer before we give you ours?

[G]

Bowl game, for sure.

[F]

Bowl game for sure. Okay, well, you go enjoy the rest of your day. We'll let you go, and then we will answer your question. You can listen. How about that?

[G]

Okay. Thank you.

[F]

Thanks for calling in, man.

[D]

Tough question.

[B]

That is a tough question.

[F]

On one hand, bowl game. On the other hand, you beat Alabama and Louisville. What are you guys taking?

[B]

This is really tough because if you beat both those teams, it's possible that you got a four win season. This year. I'm taking the Alabama. Louisville wins. Okay, just maybe. This may be the only year I would do it, but I would do it this year. Alabama is the second game of the season at home. I'm talking myself into it, Drew. I'm taking Alabama. Louisville wins.

[C]

I'm going the other way. Because if you make a bowl game but you have those two losses, then you probably beat Florida, Tennessee, lsu, maybe at Texas A and M. Missouri. As much as I want to beat Alabama and Louisville, I could sacrifice those games to get to six wins. Because to get to six without those two, you'd still have to have some huge wins on your schedule. So even though I'd hate to surrender to Louisville, if Will Stein were to get to a bowl game in year one, we would be on fire in Lexington for that.

[F]

What sets up Will Stein better? I think that's where you have to go. Is it better for Will Stein in year two to have taken the Cats to a bowl game in year one, or is it better for him to say, yeah, Alabama came into our house week two and we beat him and then the big rival at the end of the year Talked smack for 12 months. His own former team and we beat them too. Which one helps the Stein year two better?

[C]

Well, Louisville is the last game of the year so you'd be ending the regular season. You wouldn't have the bowl game. So I guess you'd have to be going into that with only four wins

[B]

going into the recruiting season off that big win over Louisville.

[C]

Yeah, I would love either scenario. I still lean bowl to get an extra game. That's big for the program with extra practices, the exposure. I'd hate losing to Bama and Louisville. But I think if you were to get to six without those two, you'd still have some wins you'd love. Especially if you got some raw with Florida or like I said, especially like

[B]

they have to win. They have to get that one. You can't let John Summerall come in, the guy that a lot of people wanted to be your coach and beat you on your home field.

[C]

You go to Oklahoma. I mean, you'd still have to have some big wins on your resume.

[F]

That's tough. I think. Yeah, I think I'd have to go Alabama, Louisville just because those are. I mean one's your biggest rival.

[B]

Yeah.

[F]

And one is one of the biggest brands in college football. And you all have talked about it. I know a lot like the atmosphere in Lexington for week two is going to be insane. And to leave that with a win would be one of the most memorable weekends in Lexington.

[B]

And I think he would build up a little more honeymoon stage if they'd able to get that win this season in case they lose two or three in a row in this SEC schedule.

[C]

It's a 3:30 game celebration would be fun. There's a big night game but otherwise it's a quiet weekend in the sec. It might be one of the only league games. So you'd be the talk of college football in only your second week of the year.

[F]

All right. Well, we talked about what John Sumrall had to say. The. I think it was a joke. But threatening to throw a podium at a media member whose phone went off during his comments at SEC media days. I have my favorite line from every coach that Kentucky plays this year.

[B]

Oh, nice.

[F]

Which one do you guys want to hear? Pick a team.

[B]

I'm going to pick Missouri.

[F]

Missouri. Okay.

[C]

We going with Eli.

[F]

Yeah, with Eli. This is what they were trying to get to on the pre show and I think you came in a little hot.

[B]

I did. I kind of interrupted him Shannon, I

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sent you this soundbite. Any chance we could play it?

[E]

Yeah, we can do that.

[F]

Listen to this.

[E]

Well, maybe if it'll play. Let's see. Or maybe not. Maybe we need to come back to it.

[F]

Okay, we can come back to it. Okay. Pick another team. We'll come back to Missouri.

[B]

Tennessee.

[F]

Tennessee. Josh Hyple talking about a 10 year deal with Adidas. Tennessee now is like the big Adidas school in town. So of course he gets asked about that. And he said, well, the most important thing is Adidas got our color. And then he said Vol's fans were really worried about the right color orange. I think everyone else was like, come on, you could fix it a little. Now's your chance. Fix your color a little bit. He says Adidas got the color right.

[C]

Yeah, it's a little bit of dig at South Carolina because Nike had messed up their colors too. We all agree it's the worst color. We can recite the old line if it's that inside the pumpkin. Orange, Puke orange. I found it interesting. He's just sucking up to his Adidas overlords in. In his first year. Bringing it back. He also wore some terrible Adidas shoes to SEC media.

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He did.

[F]

He did not help. Adidas shoes.

[C]

It's checks over strip for me with Nike.

[F]

UK plays at Tennessee November 7th. That is going to be a night game. Sometime between 6 and 8. You mentioned South Carolina. Let's talk Shane Beamer. Because he was a roller coaster. Like if Alabama and Kaylin DeBoer were like the most boring, the most flat. Shane Beamer took us all on a ride. I think my favorite, though was a. A real humble brag that he dropped twice about going to Turks and Caicos and getting recognized in the TSA line as an SEC football coach. And he says that's because South Carolina is international. What do you think?

[B]

Come on, man, You're a joke. You're the joke of the sec. Shane Beamer. And I don't like South Carolina. I don't like playing at South Carolina. So if there's one win I want to get every year, it's definitely one South Carolina.

[C]

It is weird. A guy that's been in a coach at SEC football school for school for so long would get excited that he got recognized at an airport. I mean, it's kind of loser behavior by him. He also sounded like a coach that knows he's sitting on a hot seat this year. At his time at SEC media days,

[F]

I think he was trying to bring it back to that Netflix documentary they did last year in South Carolina was in two or three of the episodes.

[D]

Yeah.

[B]

Oh, yeah.

[F]

And I think that's where he was like, yeah, they got Netflix and the Turks and Caicos. I'm like, okay, cool, great. Love it. Awesome. He also called his quarterback, Lenora Sellers a Heisman contender and then really talked about they need to play better in October, specifically, because that's where they built all that momentum two years ago, where they started a win streak, won six straight into the post season. And then October is also where it fell apart for them last year. They beat UK and didn't win another SEC game, lost five straight. Six of their last seven, finished four and eighth. And it felt a little UK specific, like we need to play better in October, specifically early October. UK goes to Columbia on October 3rd.

[C]

Yeah, that's their first, first game in October. And that's such a meaningful game. Like when Stoops had a success is when you beat South Carolina 6, 7, whatever times it was in a row. And then when it flipped and Stoop started going the wrong way. It's that South Carolina game. It's been a very big game for both sides. And he Beamer this year needs October to work because if it doesn't, he might not see November. That's how hot his seat is in Columbia.

[B]

That Netflix documentary South Carolina profiled when they beat us. That's what I hated about that whole thing. They kind of really, kind of rubbed it in our nose a little bit. South Carolina did. And Netflix did both.

[E]

All right, we got Eli now if you want to loop back to his comments.

[F]

Okay, let's. Let's go back to south or let's leave South Carolina again. That is October 3rd. Let's talk Missouri. That's Kentucky's first final SEC game. Drinkwitz here is actually talking about they're playing Kansas this year. Listen to this.

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Evoke that emotion.

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Eli Drinkowitz talking a little bit smack the state of Kansas. Shannon, this one's really for you.

[E]

What you think I hate the state of Kansas. I agree with him on the i70 thing, but not only just taking a shot at Kansas, he's taking a shot at the women of Kansas. I. I haven't even cut that deep in my hatred For Kansas. I've never had anything bad to say about the people other than I just feel bad for them living there. But this feels like a Ryan Lemon esque cut that he was doing on Kansas because I know Ryan always makes fun of the Tennessee women. That's kind of unbelievable that he said that as the coach for Missouri.

[B]

Yeah, the Tennessee women chew tobacco and they spit it on your shoes when you go to the Neyland Stadium. I loved it. That's why I picked them first. I wanted to talk about it. I love the fact he's going to just stand up and talk smack to your rival. Your guy next door.

[F]

Yeah, he. I like embracing the rivalries. Like, I don't think coaches want to chip a little bit back and forth on each other. Do it.

[B]

Do it.

[F]

Yes. I'm down with it. UK plays at Missouri end of the year, November 21st. Their final SEC game going to be a nighttime kickoff between 6 and 8 on the road. So much talk about that first game of the year being Alabama. First road game of the year, guys, is at Texas A And M, week three, a trip to College Station. Haven't been there since 2018. Do you guys. Did you go on that trip?

[C]

I didn't go, but I remember that game very well.

[B]

They almost won that game, right? Way down in the fourth quarter.

[F]

Yes. I was in New Orleans on my then boyfriend's now husband's fraternity formal and. And we were in the UK Alumni bar watching in New Orleans and they thought it was hilarious. There's like 100 of us there trying to watch that game. So they fed and drank us very well whoever was down there in New Orleans with us. But then they lost like so close at the end of that game. This year you can finally get redemption almost a decade later. Mike Elko, entering his third year on the podium back on Wednesday, said after last year's playoff run, he got asked, how do you keep your team from being satisfied? How do you keep them motivated? He said, I show them our trophy case. It's empty. You like it?

[B]

See, I kind of like that, you know, talking a little smack to your own team. That time we put something in this

[C]

trophy case and he's been a good coach there. But we also have their defensive coordinator. Maybe we need to have a little inside track some what they could be doing. Jay Bateman reunion game there. Of all the teams in the conference, what if we only played them once? I think maybe twice back in the 50s. But that 2018 game is the only time it's unique that We've kind of avoided each other so long as the formats change in the conference. So I'm really excited about that one. Kentucky will be two. And, oh, going on the road. Will Stein's first road trip.

[B]

Yes.

[C]

Maybe you go shock the world down there.

[F]

Oh, that'd be fun. Okay. Another big road trip at Oklahoma in October. Brent Venable is now the oldest coach in the league. That was the very first question in Tampa. He talked on the first day. He was the first guy to go. It's his 33rd year in coaching. Fifth year with the Sooner. Somebody asked him what it feels like to be the oldest coach in the sec, and he gave the most old man answer I can imagine. He said, well, I'm double nickels. 55. You like it? Double nickels.

[C]

It's an old man answer. That is like the most old man thing I think he could have said.

[F]

Yes, like double nickels. Who talks like that?

[B]

Not a very personable guy. Not a, you know, a rah rah guy. But, man, they. That game scares me.

[G]

Those.

[B]

Those road games at Texas AM and Oklahoma really scare me as a Kentucky fan, trying to go there and shocked the world.

[C]

It's different. We're used to Mark Stoops being the old guy on the Kentucky side. We went from the oldest to the youngest just in one off season. Now Brent gets that role and I don't even when Stoops was the oldest, I don't think he said anything that. That elderly.

[F]

No, he did not.

[C]

And Brent Venables probably had a pocket full of nickels, unlike. Still carrying around change and counting them out at the register.

[F]

He doesn't have Venmo.

[C]

No, don't. Can't even embrace the concept of that.

[F]

That's funny. So he is the oldest coach, longest tenured now, Kirby Smart, now that Mark Stupid is no longer in the sec, at least as a head coach. Kirby Smart, I mean, he's not on Kentucky schedule. I'm glad about that because the way he talked this week, he's feeling confident. He feels good about this Bulldogs team.

[B]

That's one of the big stories coming out of the week, is that the Georgia coaching staff and players, everybody feel like they're. They're the team to beat in all the entire country this year.

[C]

They got the tough news about Dante Dowdell, though. I feel bad for him. That sounds like, oh, if it's career ending. But they're talking like they might not know if he plays football again. So Gallup was a cat just this

[B]

past season and competing for the starting job, right.

[C]

He's probably going to be their top running back. Sounded like a very serious accident he was in.

[F]

Yeah, it did. So thoughts up to him now. Clark Lee with Vandy was very inspirational. Let's get to our last break. When we come back, we're going to drop some words of wisdom on you, courtesy of the Vandy coach and wrap things up here on ksr.

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Welcome back into KSR. You're listening to our final segment of the morning Time Flying by. You're listening to Drew, Ryan, Shannon. I'm Maggie and Shannon slash Drew. I think we have another ad read here.

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Shannon your coach Clark Lee dropping some wisdom at SEC media days back on Tuesday. We must be willing to risk what we are for what we could become. That's just one. I have a whole list to read them all to you, but they're so good. Wholehearted devotion to the discipline of Sunday through Friday becomes the privilege of performance on Saturday. Oh, drop the mic, Clark Lee fill in feeling wise. And then he of course had to talk about replacing Diego Pavia. Is Vandy going to be as dangerous with a new quarterback this year?

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I would say no. Diego Pavia is a unicorn. I mean for a guy his size to be, you know, you don't see many guys like that that can play the way that that Diego Pavia played. So I think they're going to take a significant drop off from the last couple of seasons.

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Well, Kentucky hosts the Commodores on October 24th. Another night game. A lot of those this year. I'm excited.

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That's a game you got to get too, man. You know we haven't won an SEC home game in two and a half years. Whatever it is, you got to win one of these and Vanderbilt got to be one. You got to get.

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I think they'll take a step back a little bit this year without having Pavia, but they're not going to back to the seller like they were for so many years. They have an incredible amount of nil around there. Just like rich national Nashville celebrities have bought into Vandy when I think before they didn't care that they were in the city. So I think they'll have a dip. But Vandy's not going away for good. I Mean, they've, they're really set up for the future. They've got took like a top quarterback from Georgia. Nate Bergazzi is just pouring in money all the time, helping them out. So they're, they're sticking around, but I think they will feel the effects of not having pavia.

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Guys, thank you so much for letting me come sit in with you.

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You killed it today. Great job. Is it over already?

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We are just about over. Anything else we need to do before we go?

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TBT, we're supposed to pick a game on DraftKings. So I'll go to you guys here. Bayhom's army versus Hall End. We get, we get the winner of this, the series, right? All right, so Bayharam's army is a 12 1/2 point favorite on DraftKings. Do they cover?

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Bayheim's like 85 years old. He's lost his fastball. He can't play. Oh, he's not playing. No, no, he's not playing.

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Nevermind. It's his army. He's just leading. It's just his name.

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I'm taking the army.

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Army over here.

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They're playing. I'm taking the army.

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Okay. I think I am too. We'll go with Bay.

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I'll take all in. Because we need them to win to force a game three because then it becomes complicated. They have to play into the weekend and then fly to Lexington. So we need that series to go three games.

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There you go. Only on DraftKings. The Crown is yours.

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I like it. Your tire them out before. La Familia hosts Sunday at 2 o' clock. Back inside Memorial Coliseum. Thanks to everybody who called in today, joined us of course. Great to talk to Willie Collinstein. It was great to get a little Tampa report from Nick Roush and thanks to you guys.

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Yeah, and thanks for the cookies Taylor Swift we've ever heard on the show.

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Honestly, I know I gotta do something different around here. Thank you guys so much. You can catch me weeknights and at 7:30 on BBN tonight. Have a great day.

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