Sunday Mornings with Matt and Myron – Nov 16, 2025

Episode: "Don't Get the Tuna in Buffalo" (Hour 1)

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This episode captures the unique spirit of NFL game-day culture in Buffalo, pivots into wild college football stories, and offers sharp analysis on NFL headlines—layered with humorous banter and Herm Edwards' coaching wisdom.

Buffalo Game Day: The Atmosphere & Stereotypes

• Matt (LIVE in Buffalo at the Big Tree Inn) shares first-hand color from his visit, highlighting the old-school, community vibe around the Bills' stadium.
  • “It’s a very cool place... It’s like an old school, non-corporate kind of cool atmosphere.” (01:48)
• The classic “Bills Mafia” table-smashing stereotype is discussed, but Matt notes most locals don’t love being defined by it.
  • “I don’t think they like that, that’s the stereotype apparently…We don’t all go through tables.” (02:03)
• The hosts marvel at the popularity of “giant furry Buffalo hats,” shocked they sell for $185.
  • Myron: “Somebody in there didn’t pay $180. There’s… some $17 hats you can order online.” (03:53)
• Comparison to Green Bay, with both hosts applauding the small-town, “legacy” NFL franchises.

Memorable Quote:
Matt on Bills’ game attire:

“When you watch a Bills game from now on and you see someone with that hat, just think, that cost that person $180.” (04:08)

College Football: Historic Comebacks & Coaching Drama

• Recount of Texas A&M’s wild 30-point comeback over South Carolina—biggest in SEC history.
  • Shane Beamer (South Carolina) was caught celebrating at halftime with a 30-3 lead—then lost the game.
    • “That’s an image that will haunt that guy probably for the rest of his career.” – Matt (06:11)
• Myron on SEC football collapses:
  • “If you don’t know about South Carolina, this is the story of South Carolina football...I didn’t know what that meant.” (05:10)

The Cop Incident (Texas A&M vs. South Carolina)

• Controversial moment discussed: a police officer instigating a confrontation with SC players, with both hosts condemning the officer’s behavior and commending the players for de-escalating the situation.
  • Myron: “I hated that those young men had to be the ones to de-escalate… when it should have been the officer who did that.” (07:03)
  • “What do people do when the camera’s not on?” – Matt (07:49)

SEC Chaos & Field Celebration Etiquette

• Texas A&M is now the only team controlling its destiny in the SEC; Alabama’s home winning streak snapped, leaving the championship race wide open.
• Oklahoma players took photos on Alabama’s midfield logo post-win, angering Bama fans.
  • Matt’s take: “If you don’t want them to take the picture, here’s an answer: win... Don’t do what Shane Beamer did and celebrate at halftime… Wait till after the game.” (09:42)
• Myron: “You beat Kentucky in Rupp Arena, you get to sit at half court… You beat Duke in Cameron, you get to do the same thing.” (10:40)

NFL Across the Globe & Madrid Game Banter

• Early Dolphins vs. Commanders game in Madrid noted—both hosts have fun with the NFL's overseas expansion.
  • Myron playfully bemoans not getting Real Madrid soccer tickets “in return” for sending NFL games, sparking a “Real vs. ‘Rail’ Madrid” pronunciation gag.
    • “I thought I’d be getting like Real Madrid tickets to a game in L.A.” (14:19)
  • Matt: “We don’t have to get a return on our investment… We can give them football.” (13:58)
• Progressively Insurance’s “Keys to Progress” car giveaway for veteran-owned businesses is plugged amid the jokes.

Giants’ Coaching Turmoil, QB Dramas & NFL QB Development

• Giants fire coach Brian Dabo; surprising retention of GM Joe Shoen despite the mess.
  • “That’s a mess... You have to fire Brian Dabo last offseason.” – Myron (16:48, 18:16)
• Matt is wary new coaches are forced to “believe in Jackson Dart” (rookie QB), whether it’s the right fit or not.
  • “They’re going to have to build it around Jackson Dart. And I just think...saying here we’re going to pick this guy who may be a little bit of a lame duck... exactly the situation you got right here.” (17:06)
• Parallel drawn to QBs (Tim Couch, Sam Darnold, Baker Mayfield) thriving in new systems—talent stifled or wasted by poor early circumstances:
  • “For a lot of these guys, the culture around them matters…” – Myron (19:18)
  • “There’s a world… we may never know what Jackson Dart can become if they don’t get this next hire right.” (19:41)

Jameis Winston’s New York Moment

• Playful appreciation for Jameis Winston’s upbeat “surgical execution” and “greatest city in the world” Hamilton reference.
  • “If you’re pleasant and likable, you will get to do a lot more things… If you’re going to be pleasant and likable, then they’re going to bring you in to go, ‘It’s the greatest city in the world.’” – Matt (20:58)

Herm Edwards Joins: Stadium Ranks, Managing ‘Divas’, & Coaching Consistency

Begins ~[23:29]

Ranking NFL Stadium Experiences

• Herm: “It’s got to be in the top five. Probably Green Bay would be one...Old RFK was fun.”
• Consensus: Outdoor, historic venues (Green Bay, Buffalo, Kansas City, Chicago) trump the new sanitized domes.
  • “I think the dome, you know, Herm, I think they ruined some of the atmosphere.” – Matt (24:52)
• Myron is pro-dome (“I don’t want the weather to affect the game.”), sparking playful pushback.
  • “You’re insane.” – Matt (25:26)
  • Herm: “Being out in the cold...That’s an advantage for you…You build your team [for it].” (25:53)

AFC Playoff Danger: Bills or Chiefs?

• Herm picks Buffalo as most in danger due to their inability to stop the run and overreliance on Josh Allen.
  • “They can’t stop anybody, especially when people run the ball on them…They’re not very big.” (26:47)

Handling Locker-Room Distractions (A.J. Brown/Eagles)

• Myron asks how coaches contain a star like A.J. Brown from derailing “team goals.”
• Herm: “We saw this last year…They just move on. They don’t…get involved in it emotionally…Just keep trying to find ways to win.” (27:39)
• Leadership groups communicate issues to the coach; organization blocks out “noise” so long as they win.
  • “Everybody’s an independent contractor…But this team has enough mental fortitude just to block all this out.” (28:29)

Handling "Divas" as a Coach

• Herm relays his Larry Johnson story:
  • “I gave him the ball and said, ‘Is the ball heavy?’ He said, ‘No.’ I said, ‘Good, because you’re gonna carry it a lot.’ After that, he was good.” (30:17)
• Emphasizes treating players fairly but not the same (“You got to earn the right to act like that.”) (33:14)

Quarter-Zips & Cultural Trends

• Lighthearted segment on Herm’s trendy “quarter zip” sweater, revealing he’s “ahead of the TikTok trends”—much to Matt and Myron’s amusement.
  • Herm: “I stay ahead of the trend...I can zip it, but I can also button it.” (36:00)

NFL Quarterbacks: Is Drake Maye Top 5?

• Herm: “He can be...not yet.” Praises Maye’s efficiency but credits team system for his current success. (34:14–34:55)
• Comparison to Tom Brady’s early career.

Final Segments: Food, Pop Culture, and Lamar Jackson’s Physique

~[38:13] onward

Buffalo Eats and Local Celebs

• Matt balks at the Jim Kelly tuna melt: “I don’t like my tuna from Buffalo…I tend to feel like this is more of a wings place.” (38:58)
• List of Buffalo celebs from Rick James to Grover Cleveland segues into raves for Netflix’s Death by Lightning.

AFC North Battles: Lamar Jackson as a “Different Species”

• Matt and Myron marvel at Lamar Jackson’s unique ability to dominate NFL-level athletes—emphasizing how he’s a level above even the elite.

  • “It’s not even how fast he’s running down the field… it’s that five-yard thing. Like he can go from this point to that point in the shortest amount of time I’ve ever seen…” – Myron (41:49)
  • “Lamar Jackson makes that dude look like a kid. Like, he embarrasses that guy…” – Matt (42:42)

• Matt reminds he was high on Lamar and Josh Allen “before the experts”—Myron concedes:

  • “You’re better at picking quarterbacks.” (44:38)

Notable Quotes & Memorable Exchanges

• “I don’t think they like that, that’s the stereotype apparently…We don’t all go through tables.” – Matt, on Bills Mafia (02:03)
• “That’s an image that will haunt that guy probably for the rest of his career.” – Matt, on Shane Beamer’s halftime celebration (06:11)
• “I hated that those young men had to be the ones to de-escalate… when it should have been the officer who did that.” – Myron, on the A&M/SC cop incident (07:03)
• “If you don’t want them to take the picture, win.” – Matt, on field celebrations (09:42)
• “For a lot of these guys, the culture around them matters, the people around them matters…” – Myron, on QB development (19:18)
• “I gave him the ball and said, ‘Is the ball heavy?’ He said, ‘No.’ I said, ‘Good, because you’re gonna carry it a lot.’” – Herm, on handling Larry Johnson (30:17)
• “You got to earn the right to act like that.” – Herm, on team hierarchy (33:53)
• “Lamar Jackson makes that dude look like a kid… he embarrasses that guy.” – Matt, on watching Lamar in-person (42:42)

Timestamps for Key Segments

• 01:25–05:00: Buffalo atmosphere, Bills stereotypes, furry hats
• 05:10–08:10: SEC comeback, Shane Beamer collapse, Gamecocks heartbreak
• 08:11–11:00: College football playoff scenarios, field celebration debates
• 13:18–14:55: Madrid NFL game, “what does Madrid give us?”
• 15:40–19:55: Giants’ coaching mess, QB fit dilemmas, “failed” QBs rebounding elsewhere
• 20:11–21:23: Jameis Winston Hamilton quote
• 23:29–31:20: Herm Edwards on top NFL stadiums, player management, coaching anecdotes
• 34:09–34:55: Drake Maye, early-career QB comparison
• 38:13–39:17: Buffalo food and pop culture tangents
• 41:03–44:55: Lamar Jackson in awe, “different species” discussion

Matt & Myron bring humor, storytelling, and sharp insight—with Herm Edwards’ “coach’s room” wisdom elevating the discussion on both football and life. The episode is a must for fans who appreciate both the game and the culture surrounding it.