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Episode Date: November 7, 2021

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That's 1,800flowers.com slash tune in. Well, back at it again with my main man Stucky from Kentucky. You can hear them on the Action Network podcast every Thursday morning. It's where you get your good information. Stucky, we had, you know, last week. week, the Jets, they came through with flying colors. That's a hell of a pick. The Colts, you know, were poised to drive the field in overtime and he throws the fucking ball to the other team. And then Minnesota gets the backup quarterback, which it turns out, you know,

DAC was never probably going to play that week. But still, plus two, to not cover that game, Cooper Rush, bye-bye Mike Zimmer. But, you know, we're close. Yeah, a couple of bad break. I mean, we had an overtime game here. I think. I'm 0 and 4 in overtime this year. The Colts game really, I mean, getting the Vikings plus two and a half and it closes four and a half, minus four and F is just unfortunate. What are you going to do? But the Colts game, yes, it was overtime, but that changed on a freak play in the first half. There are 14-7 interception on third and long interception running into Titans territory.

Guy tears his ACL out for the year, so he drops the ball. Titans get it. First to hell. Titans, next play, broken play touchdown to AJ Brown. I gave it 14. So, yeah, the NFL, a couple things went against me in October, but that's the way that the cookie crumble sometimes were on in November. Well, let's move on to first week in November.

We're 11, 12, and 1 on the season. We had a big lead on 500 record, but we've come scratching hall. But I feel, I like where we're looking this weekend. San Francisco, Arizona, Colt McCoy, who, you know, has played like started five games since 2015. I don't remember the last time I've seen witness him throw a pass. The Niners have played Arizona just the last several years really well, even in some of their losses. So without Kyler Murray, you know, I'm going to lean,

even though the 49ers have been terrible at Levi Stadium the last couple of years under Kyle Shanahan. I like the Niners in this game. How are you? Yeah, this is my favorite bet on the weekend before. I've had this spot circled even if Kyle. And Kyle Murray hasn't been announced out yet. Or has you seen that in the last thing? half hour. No, but I mean, all the, all the reporters, yeah, all the reporters insinuated,

is it fair to say this line at a pickum might, you know, that area is indicative of him being out? Yeah, I mean, I think it's going to go to, I think the 49ers will go to a three-point favorite or more once it's announced officially. I also think, especially when I don't think DeAndre Hopkins, he might not play, you know, he's not practicing, you know, A.J. Green is out. So there's this offense. It just even if Kyle Emery played, I, like the 49ers. They always play them tough. They outplayed Arizona with Trey Lance making his first start. It was one of our picks here. Plus six. They lost by seven in the game. They had more yards, more yards for play. They got stuffed on the one.

They were one for five on fourth downs. They were the better team. Now, you know, you're much healthier. George Kittle might be back. But this is an Arizona team. They match up well with. No watt now. It really hurts their run defense, which is really vulnerable anyway. So I think this San Francisco team, this is a game. This is a game. get right spot. I think they're going to start heading in the right direction, the team that we expected to see. I think that was a big, you know, it was beating the Bears, but going on the road,

getting that win, coming back here. This is just a, it's a team they match up well with. They're not fully healthy. And I think San Francisco gets this win. I think they could end up running away with this. And even if Mary plays and he's not mobile, that's, that changes the entire complexion

of what this Arizona offense is. I'm with you. I like that. Okay, Patriots, Belichick getting his groove back a little bit gaining some steam just kicked the Chargers ass in L.A. That game could have been a lot worse. New England going to Carolina. Like, I don't love rookie quarterbacks on the road

giving more than a field goal, but Belichick, the onage on Sam Darnold on anyone associated with the Jets. I know he's on the Panthers now. I think I would lean the Patriots minus three and a half in this game. Yeah, I actually took some Panthers plus four. And, but, I still like them a plus three and a half. I actually am anticipating Sam Darnold to not play and due to his concussion.

And if that's the case, you know, that this line was about one, one and a half. A news came out that Darnold was probably not going to play, just reading the T-leys. And the line shot up. This line was about a pick last week. And, you know, New England deserves a bump with their second straight road game coming across country. But I actually think, why would you want to? Sam Donald in this game. I don't. I mean, everyone has seen Sam Donald go against his Patriots defense in Bill Belich. He sees ghosts. I would rather have PJ Walker out there, number one, because he's not

Sam Donald. That's the main thing. Number two, he's mobile, right? And the Panthers' offensive line isn't really good. He, the mobile quarterbacks have given Bill Belichick's defenses some issues in the past. This particular defense really slow at linebacker. So, you know, Walker could do some things with his legs. McAfrey might be back, although I'm not counting on that. But I think that this is just too many points in a game with a total of 41 catching four at home with a really good Panthers defense that can get pressure. They can stop the run. Now you have Gilmore at one of the corner spots that go along with Jackson. So it's a strong secondary. They're getting as much pressure as any team in the NFL. Rookie on the road under pressure the entire game. I can see a couple turnovers

here for Mac Jones. He's been really good the past couple weeks, but I just think this is too many points in a game with a total of 41 for a home team here. And I'm banking on Darnel not playing, because I don't want to back a team where the quarterback scene goes. Okay, then we have a massive AFC North game. It's fair to say Cleveland loses this game. I've talked before about the final stretch of their season, I think starting the last week in November with back-to-back games against the Ravens. They play the Raiders. They're not going to be able to make the playoffs under 500 as we head into the middle of November. So this is must win.

And then the Bengals, who I think we all thought, I know I did, were pretty good after they beat the Ravens, lose. Lose. It's one thing to, you know, last week, I know you loved the Jets plus 10 and a half. It's another thing to lose in the game, right? To Mike White, I don't even know what to think about Cincinnati. I don't know if I could bet this game. I don't like, I don't trust either of these teams.

I probably like the Bengals a little bit more. But how about you? I know you're on someone on this game. Yeah, I took the Browns plus three. minus 120, and here it is simple, simple handicap for me. I still have the Browns rated a little higher than the Bengals. And where is this game at? It's in Cincinnati.

It's in Cincinnati, yeah. Yeah, in division, right? So, like, there's almost no home field advantage in this game, right? You're familiar with, you're familiar, there's almost no travel, and you're in the same state. I have the Browns rated better than the Bengals overall. People got to remember, this is a bank. The Bengals team that should have lost to the Jaguars at home.

They lost to the Jets. You know, they lost to the Bears. Yeah, they're hard to trust. So, you know, it's a defense that I think has been overperforming. And then last week you saw Mike White and the Jets' offense go for 600 yards against them. So, you know, I think that the Browns are the more talented roster. And I have them power rated a little higher. I'll give a tad bit of home field advantage to the Bengals.

Coin flip game. In division, I'll take the field goal. I think it's that. And one of the things that put me over the edge here is I think one of the things that holds back Cincinnati's offense is inefficient play calling, inefficient game management and decisions. I don't think Zach Taylor is a very good coach. Big coaching mismatch here. I love the Brown staff. They are one of the most aggressive, one of the smartest staff from a play calling and game management standpoint compared.

And especially when you compare it to the CINCY. So I think that's another hidden edge here for the Browns. I think this is a true coin flip game. And so if you can give me three, I'll take it here. We usually go bonus Sunday night football. But before we hit record, we were talking a little Raiders, giants. I know you're fired up on that one. You want to throw a little bonus opinion on that bad boy?

Yeah, there's a lot of rumors out there about who's potentially going to be out. You know, COVID news with the Giants. They shut down facility. there's some rumors about the quarterback room with the Giants, potentially Daniel Jones and Glennon. So, and then others, I don't know. It's all speculation at this point. But if that's the case,

then you'd have to call the worky up from the practice squad and he'd have to make the start on a short week, you know, after going on the road and losing an avion effort, this is a giant team that always plays bad at home. Raiders coming off of a buy in an interest. I mean, they have new coaches. You're dealing with this Henry Rugg stuff. So there's a lot to unpack there as well.

But if the Giants here with all their injuries and now you're going to have to potentially go to the worky, I mean, the Raiders minus three should be good if you're, I don't know when people are going to be listening or when the news comes out. Right now, it's still speculation. It's only rumors. But it's just the crazy where we live. And look at all the news this week with Aaron Rogers being out. And it's just it's crazy times trying to bet football. Well, because to me at any moment, if the quarterback room,

in Green Bay, clearly, you know, I think their practice squad guy had it and that's maybe how Aaron got it. But Jordan Love is in that room as well. So like it would shock you if in the next 24, 48 hours something happens? You know, they're kind of holding out of their ass. He keeps testing negative, right? That's something with the Cardinals too. Think about it. Like A.J. Green, COVID list. There's a wide receiver room. I mean, who else is going to pop up? These are some of the things that you have to think about. So, yeah. I didn't even think about that with the Niners. I even like them more.

AJ Green's been solid for them this year. So if he's out, if Hopkins is banged up, maybe they just give him the week off. If Kyler's out or highly compromised, I mean, that's a pretty big deal for them. I mean, they're passing offense opens up their running game, which that little guy breaks big runs, but they pass first and then they run, right, in that kind of run and shoot deal that they operate under. Yep, Edmund's hurt too. He's limited in practice. But Hopkin, I mean, Cliff Kingsbury came out and said,

Hopkins, you'd be surprised if he plays. Now, Hopkins usually plays, but he hasn't been practicing. Kylo's in a boot. So I think that they're kind of related. Like if you don't, if Hopkins doesn't go and green is out, you're like, all right, let's just definitely sit Mary. Or if Murray's out, then you're like, all right, we're just going to sit Hopkins and make sure he gets healthy. We're seven and one. So I think there's a good chance that Arizona is severely shorthanded on Sunday, which is only going to help the Niners.

A team that I liked and I loved in the spot was waiting for the spot, even at full strength. for both of these teams. So all of this, other unfortunate stuff for Arizona only helps the 49ers case here. There's good nuggets, Stucky. Have a good weekend. Have fun. Bar, bars Saturday? You hitting it up?

Who's Kentucky? Kentucky plays Tennessee. Yeah, I'll be there. It'll be a big game. Is that a rivalry game? Yeah, yeah, it'll be a good atmosphere. There'll be some people from Tennessee here. So it's not too far of a drive.

So, yeah, it'll be a good atmosphere. Yeah, bar. So look out on Twitter for some recaps. When's Kentucky basketball start? Next, they play Duke next Tuesday. Will that bar be hopping that night? Oh, yeah. That's really what everyone cares about.

Once Tuesday comes around next week, college football is in the rear view. No one cares anymore. It's all about the basketball here. Well, have a good weekend. Enjoy the games. Absolutely. See you later, Stucky. Thanks, have a good one.

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Another podcast from some SNL late night comedy guy, not quite. Unhumor me with Robert Smygel and Friends. Me and hilarious guests from Bob Odenkirk to David Letterman help make you funnier. This week, my guest, SNL's Mikey Day and head writer Streeter Seidel help an a cappella band with their between songs banter.

Where does your group perform? We do some retirement homes. Those people are starving for banter. Listen to humor me with Robert Smigel and Friends on the IHeart Radio app. Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts. Imagine an Olympics where doping is not only legal but encouraged. It's the enhanced games.

Some call it grotesque. Others say it's unleashing human potential. Either way, the podcast's Superhuman documented it all, embedded in the games and with the athletes for a full year. Within probably 10 days, I'd put on 10 pounds. I was having trouble stopping the muscle growth. Listen to Superhuman on the I-Hard Radio app, Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts.

On The Look Back at it podcast. From 1979, that was a big moment for me. 84 was big to me. I'm Sam Jay. And I'm Alex English. Each episode, we pick a year, unpack what went down, and try to make sense of how we survived it. With our friends, fellow comedians, and favorite authors.

Like Mark Lamont Hill on the 80s. 84 was a wild year. It was a wild year. I don't think there's a more important year for black people. Listen to look back at it on the I-Heart Realt. radio app, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts. A win is a win. A win is a win. I don't care what I'm saying. Yep, that's me, Cliver Taylor the 4th.

You might have seen the skits, my basketball and college football journey, or my career in sports media. Well, now I'm bringing all of that excitement to my brand new podcast, The Clifers Show. This is a place for raw, unfiltered conversations with athletes, creators, and voices that not only deserve to be heard, but celebrated. So let's get to it. Listen to the Clifford show on the IHeart Radio app, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcast. And for more behind the scenes, follow at Clifford and at TikTok's podcast network on TikTok. This is an IHeart podcast, guaranteed human.