The Herd with Colin Cowherd - Hour 3 - Mark Few

Episode Date: March 14, 2025

Gonzaga head coach Mark Few joins the show to discuss their prep for another run through the Big Dance Tomorrow's headlines todaySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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It's one of the guys I love in this business, Mark Few, Gonzaga basketball coach, Team USA. Good Lord. Yeah, I listened to the other night. I watched and listened to that St. Mary's game, and they were pushing you around and getting a whistle. Yeah. And, you know, it's funny about this.

You've got a bit of a formula. The international stuff, Washington State. You got a little bit of a formula. And, you know, it's interesting that guys now come to you. I mean, Chet Holmgren, like it used to be you were banging on doors. And guys now come to you. So I was talking to a friend here today. I said the downside to that is you've got to be more selective because more people want.

That's right. Like it used to be, if they come, I'll take them. So do you get into situations now where you're like, oh, he's really good? We don't have a spot for him. Yeah, I think it's the biggest thing, Colin, is just kind of staying true to your culture. I mean, and you can get tricked a lot of times just on chasing talent. And it still happens to this day. But I think in the end, what we found up here, like what fits us is just staying true.

I mean, we have to have somebody that really, really loves basketball and wants to work. and then also just values team. And then in some cases, sometimes we have to teach our transfers that a little bit. We've kind of had to do that this year. I think it's taken a while for some of our guys to kind of really latch on to that and figure out that's what needs to be done.

But I'll give this group a lot of credit, man. We lost a ton of games, you know, in the last one or two possessions this year. and it has not broke their spirit. They were very, very driven down the stretch. And, you know, the other night, I think it all came to fruition. Yeah. What I was thinking about this, has your experience with Team USA helped you at all in the NIL world,

which is kind of like semi-pro in college? Like, what do you take from, because everybody looks at college and pro as two different worlds. Is there anything they share that you've learned? have you pulled something from college that can help you team USA when you're dealing with LeBron and Steph or vice versa? Oh, hey, tons of it. I think my players are so tired of me referencing them. And I was listening earlier to your show and just a great take on LeBron.

I reference him so much with our team on just how he impacts winning. I mean, he is just all about winning and his preparation and how much film he watches. He watches as much film as the coaches, is how he takes care of his body. And then to your point, how he communicates on the floor. I talk to my team time and time again.

I mean, he hits the floor, and he's calling out every ball screen. He's calling out every coverage. He's talking on offense. It's amazing. And I think that's why he's one of the greatest winners in the history of all sports, if you ask me,

when you see the impact that he has. But then I'll reference Steph on, on his routine every day and how great he was at the end of every practice, no matter how hard we went or how long it been. He's in there just repping out his shots and he's going to take in games. And yeah, the players are probably a little tired of it, but it's been a great source for me. And then conversely, I shared with the USA guys like, hey,

you know, you watch that Court of Gold series. This is one and done. This is not a seven-game series. And you guys, you know, this is my world now. And we can't have a bad day. And to their credit, man, their competitive will shine bright in the biggest moment for us to be able to get that goal and get it done. Yeah. Hey, by the way, so I'm going to throw my hat on.

And by the way, rip me to shreds if I'm wrong, because you know, you know, a million times more than I do. I said the other day, I said Cooper. Well, you were wrong on the hair, like hair product comparison to making the athlete get stronger. the weight room or whatever earlier. I thought that was this strange analogy. The great take on LeBron, hair product. Yeah, I didn't quite, I didn't grasp that. But I'm usually right on with you, pal, but you lost me there.

Okay, so we were talking about Cooper Flagg. And he just does everything well, score and transition, can use his body. And I said he's got some Jason Tatum to him where there's nothing. I look at Jason Tatum and say he can do kind of everything. Who is the comp for Cooper Flag? Because I think Duke's pretty good. And I think this kid, Mark, he's ready to play in the NBA. It feels to me like right away and can score right away.

Yeah, well, he showed that this summer. He scrimmaged against us and he was ready to go from the jump and went right at us. You know, it was just a scrimmage. It was our first scrimmage. Our guys were just getting off the beach and everything. I was doing USA and vacation. But, yeah, he was very, very impressive. and the great thing about him, man, is he's, he, like, to your point, he does everything well.

I mean, he can score if he has to. He's got a great feel for the game. I mean, he's got tremendous positional size. John's done a great job with him, I think, and he played for a great coach in Kevin Boyle at Mont Verde. And he really understands defense, and he impacts the game in a big way, on the defensive end. So yeah, he's going to have a huge impact from day one. But it's going to be one of those impacts like he does everything well. You know, I think people are going to pick up the paper and look at the stats. And it's not always about that.

It's, you know, a little bit like LeBroni impacts winning in a big way. Has there been a team? I ask you this every year. And tell me a team that none of us talking heads talk about. And that you've seen them or watched them or scouted them. And you're like, yeah, I'd rather. to avoid them in the tournament. I don't have any real interest. Has there been a little bit of a sleeper that, you know, sometimes we talk about the Dukes and the

Gonzaga and the Carolinas, a little bit of a team that you think is better than people quite realize? I mean, I think people realize how good they are. I do. But listen, what Houston's doing and what Kelvin's been able to do and to go through that league. I think they went 19 and 1 in that league is just remarkable. And the intensity that they bring and the physicality that they bring and now their offensive efficiency is better than it has been. I had a chance to watch them last week a little bit.

And I just came away just, I mean, I've always been impressed, but was really impressed with them. That's probably one that jumps out. I don't know if that really counts as an under the radar team. Hey, you told us, I remember when Chet Holmgren was coming out and I said, ah, he's skilled, a little skinny. And you said, oh, no, this guy's tough. This guy's a fighter.

Yes. And I've got to tell you, he's good. He is a fighter. He is tough. By the way, SGA, I saw him in college. I'm like, what is that skinny? That kid's developed into something that's insane. My goodness, he torched us.

not this summer, but the year before in USA. And I mean, got to see him up close and personal on that. He's one of those guys. You know how Steph changed the analytics back in the day with shooting threes. I'm telling you, SGA with that pull-up jump were in the tough two. I mean, watching that firsthand, it was funny. I mean, I was sharing that with Ty Lou. Like, okay, our drop coverage isn't going to work.

Yeah. But this guy, we had to start trapping him because he's just made, that's a layup for him, that little pull-up, and that's what you give up and drop coverage. But, yeah, they've had a terrific, terrific year. Mark, their head coach has done a beautiful job of kind of navigating through that. And Chet, I think that's one thing that's being underrated a little bit

is Chet coming back for them. I mean, you talk about just adding another incredible piece and just an incredible entity. And he's a competitive, competitive dude, man. And he's got a big, big, strong belief in himself and his body might not look like it, but that dude is tough his nails. Yeah. You know, we were talking about this earlier, a couple more, is that I said, I like analytics.

I absolutely believe in it. But I always joke, what I really like is man analytics, which is when you get into big games, I want Jimmy Butler and Andrew Wiggins both average 18. Jimmy Butler is a handful. Like they're both wing guys that average 18. They're totally different players. is that when you get into the tournament, sometimes I like, I always love Jalen Suggs.

I like guys that get in your kitchen. I like physical guys. Do you think sometimes with analytics, are there players that you've had or seen at USA and you're like, yeah, I'm sorry, the analytics don't quite get the player? Absolutely, 100%. And I'm so with you on that point.

At some point, I mean, it just comes down to who can make a play. especially as you get deeper into the tournament and deeper into the game, it's going to come down to, you know, do they have that moxie? Do they have that grit? Do they have that toughness? Do they have that? Everybody says they have confidence and swag, but do they really, really have that? I mean, again, I reference the Team USA, but look at, you know, look at the shot Steph said.

Look at LeBron, the shots that he made down the stretch. Look at the pull-up, the KD hit against Serbia. I mean, just monster, monster shots and just happened because those guys are just so good and have such incredible belief in themselves. You have to have a guy like that going down the stretch of the games, and analytics has nothing to do with that. In fact, you've got to just throw it out the windows. In some cases, Colin, you'll be playing against the guy,

and the staff will say, well, he's shooting 20% from three, and I'm like, I don't care. At the end of the game, you know, we are double teaming him because I've seen him time and time again. just make those shots. Be sure to catch live editions of the herd weekdays in noon Eastern 9 a.m. Pacific. Hey, it's us, the Jonas Brothers. And guess what? We have some big news.

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Yes, in season, in season, I'm bad sleeper yet. Now, tell me your magnesium backstory. Well, first of all, I was listening to that show, and it was a day we were kind of setting this up. Your entire staff was just fit to be tied with you on magnesium, they were saying you were a maniac. And I was saying, I was texting back with him. I was like, I thought that was one of his best shows. So, yes, my daughter came to me and actually shared this thing with magnesium. And she had this little oil, she said, rub it on the bottom of your feet, Dad.

And I was like, come on. And I'm just telling you, I slept for eight hours at night. It's the best sleep I've had in a while. So when you started going off on it, I'm a big believer. Hey, by the way, two final fours. You look great. Your energy's through the roof. Jay Wright's a friend of mine.

I couldn't figure out why he retired. He probably didn't want that NIL nonsense. You should just, you, you, Steph Curry said something yesterday. Steph said, I'll retire. It's not about stats. When I can no longer dominate a game. I'm out. Is there going to be something with you?

Because your energy's insane. You're in great shape. What will be the thing where you're like, all right, I'm going to shut her down in golf and go to my, you know, lake house and hang out. Yeah. Don't forget fly fish in there. That's good. That's good. Yeah.

I mean, I think probably when you don't feel you're having the same type of impact on your guys. And then the other thing I would say, Colin, like, I honestly think there's a point where you get to where, you know, other people need to enjoy this spot, you know, and other people need to have the chance to do this too. You know, that's why I don't see hanging on until you're, you know, I mean, some guys, it's fine if they want to hang on until they're 80. But I just think it's time, at some point it's good to share it. I got a great staff here, and it's time for them to experience this as a head coach, you know. at some point. So I think all of those factors go in. But, you know, as long as it's still fun, it's a huge challenge, adapting. I mean, we could do a whole other show on all the adaptations that have needed to be made in the last like 12 months in this profession.

But, you know, you just, you have to be willing to kind of be flexible. And then I think doing the USA basketball stance have really helped me kind of understand it from maybe the professional side. Yeah. It's great seeing you, my man. Great seeing. Yeah, you too. Mark. You look well-rested. This week. And you will be in about a month. You'll be well-rested in a month.

Great thing, Mark. Yeah, all right. Take care. All right. He and Coach K have really figured it out. You do a little bit of the Olympic stuff, which is just so fun, so international. And then you dominate a college landscape. And, you know, I went to college right next to Gonzaga.

So Spokane's really a beautiful. place. Even the winter. It's cold. So what? You're indoors playing basketball. If it was too nice, you'd want to be outside. All right. Jay Mack with the news. No, no, no, no, no. Turn on the news. This is the herd line news. All right, I'm struggling with how to frame this first item here, but something's going on with Aaron Rogers, Cullen. Diana Rusini just posted this on social media. The Vikings are having discussions about what they want to do quarterback, and if they want Aaron Rogers. Rogers is giving them time and waiting to hear from them.

I don't get that. The Vikings have yet to make a decision. I don't get it. We all wait. So I don't know what to make of this. And there's basically three lines of logic here that we're trying to connect. Number one, if the Vikings know something about McCarthy's injury, why didn't they just keep Sam Donald?

Right? Why would you kick the tires on Aaron Rogers? Right? Number two. Like, is something wrong with McCarthy, Colin? Well, JJ McCarthy, they drafted him. He had two surgeries. And now they're like, maybe we bring over a lot.

Why wouldn't you keep Daniel Jones? That's another. Yeah, it's another one. And then the other one is you can see why the Steelers and Giants are ticked off because Rogers wants the contender as opposed to the pretenders. I mean, if you could go to the Vikings with Kevin O'Connell, Justin Jefferson, you take that over the Giants of Steelers in a heartbeat, right? It is odd because they gave up picks to get J.J. McCarthy.

He had a second surgery. But that was like seven months ago he had? No, it's longer than that, wasn't it? Wasn't it longer than that? Yeah, because in August he was ruled out, I think, right? Yeah. And that's when he had the initial surgery, then needed a follow-up. But, like, something's going on in Minnesota.

I don't get this at all. I don't either. Don't you think Darnold would have been a better fit in Minnesota than Aaron Rogers? He was just there last year. They won 14 games. Yeah, I do. He's also in his prime. He's 10 years or more.

Less of a headache? Well, he's just younger and more athletic and willing to move the pocket. Maybe they didn't want to give them the 30 mil or whatever. And Aaron Rogers. Yeah, but Donald signed an incredibly team-friendly deal. Well, nothing's more team-friendly than playing for the league minimum. But would Rogers do that the way Russell Wilson did in Pittsburgh? Okay, so the second surgery was reported on November 13th.

So let's go. November, December, January 30th. So it's only four months since the second surgery. Give it, it's still like four months to the NFL. I mean, it just feels like to me did the surgery not quite stick or something? take. Maybe they found other stuff. It's a big mystery, but it is holding... Well, listen, if you

could go to Kevin O'Connell and Justin Jefferson and Jordan Addison and Aaron Jones and their left tackle who's coming back off injury, you would take that. Plus he knows the division, kind of. The fact that you're right, that they said no to Daniel Jones, no to Sam Darnold, means they must be entertaining

this. They are. I mean, it keeps getting leaked by a legitimate sources. I mean, if I'm Rogers, I guess I get it. Forget about the follow Brett Farr of narrative. I get one of the best young coaches in the league and an elite ride receiver. A great tight end in Hawkinson.

Jordan Addison's a great receiver. Aaron Jones is back. He knows him from Green Bay. I don't know. Wacky stuff. All right, let's move on to the next story. And that's the Colts. They brought in Daniel Jones to set up a QB competition

between him and Anthony Richardson. Joe's was introduced to Indy yesterday and discussed his opportunity to fight for the job. That's been the communication. It's, yeah, an opportunity to come in and compete. And, yeah, I'm looking forward to that. I think, you know, I've had a lot of fun, you know, a lot of respect for Anthony watching him.

I think he's certainly a talented young player. And I think, you know, the competition aspect of it brings out the best in everybody. And, you know, I just, I think we're both interested in helping this team win games and whatever we can do to help that happen. Daniel Jones versus Anthony Richardson. Our staff put together a great stat. Colts starting quarterback since 2019. They've had 10 since 2019, Colin, 10.

Second most of the AFC. If we have the list on the screen, yeah, Sam Ellinger there. Remember that experience? I think he's selling insurance at Topeka right now. Now, come on. I just, this is ineptitude at quarterback. Since 2019, this many guys are starting to do. Well, remember, Carson Wentz had a very good year.

and the owner forced them to get rid of him. So then they were trapped. And Philip Rivers went 11 and 5, and he had a good year. Anthony Richardson has been, you know, you get about 50% of the time. He's been a miss. I saw he's working out with Josh Allen's guy, his quarterback guru. Anthony Richardson locked in. I don't know.

That's it. I think Daniel Jones is going to win this job. I really do. I don't think it's going to take that long to figure it out. I would bet it's steak dinner on that, but I can't back Anthony Richardson with actual after-text. Final story, Colin, Major League Baseball. Shohei Otani and the Dodgers have arrived in Japan for the Tokyo Series, which is going to kick off the regular season Tuesday and Wednesday.

Otani's coming off an MVP award, and he's making his way back from Tommy John surgery. He's excited to pitch. However, a guy by the name of Barry Bonds, you heard of him, I'm sure. He believes Otani should give up pitching and focus on hitting. Otani. Dude, boy can play. There's no question about who he is. I just, my opinion, I just hope he just stays at the hitting category

because his hitting ability is off the chart. Pitching, I just think might tire him out. I think he should come out of the bullpen here and there. Like he has these, because he's de-hing, and he can come out of the bullpen and throw an inning or two here just because he's so good out as a reliever too. Like he could be one of the dominant relievers and dominant starters. I think it might get wear a tear a little bit and tire him out.

Why fix something that isn't broken? Yeah, I mean, I look at the Dodger's staff, and they don't need him to pitch. Could he be a 12 to 15 start pitcher? He doesn't, he starts the year not pitching, ends the year spot duty. I mean, it's just that they are so rich because Glasnoe will be healthy. They're getting a lot of their arms back. Well, he made a good point about what about as a relief pitcher. And we've talked about this with Travis Hunter.

Instead of being a full two-way player, you're situational. Third and 15, fourth quarter, Travis, get on the field, make a play as a defensive back, right? Maybe that's Otani. Listen, we're not going to burden you, like you said, in June, July, dog days of August. But come September, we might need you in a pinch in the eighth inning to get out of a bases loaded jam. Can you pitch for us? Right? That's what bonds, it sounds like he's.

Yeah, it does. I think that's smart, smart baseball. You could get, Dodgers could have a six-man rotation. They have enough arms and give him extra rest. And literally that's how deep they are. It's good to have options like that, isn't it? I mean, I don't know what the weakness on that team is. It's the most talent I've ever seen in the baseball team, ever.

Most high-end talent. Like eight guys who are all-star level players. You know, I heard they're saying that about the show right now. The exact same words you just said. Yeah, sure. Jay Mack with the news. Well, that's the news. And thanks for stopping by.

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It's not easy. So we have four new playoff teams in the NFL. But we're doing it before the draft. Yeah, before the draft, before the schedule. And the schedule matters, man. That's significant. All right. We call it tomorrow's headlines today.

So what will be the headline for the first new playoff team? All right. Well, I've alluded to this, and you seem to be close, but you're not quite there. The headline will be. Titans open a cam of whoop ass. I just wanted to say that word on TV because it's been a minute. I am a believer in Cam Ward. And I like what's going.

I like Callahan, man. I like him a lot as a coach. The offensive line started to gel late in the season. And if you look, again, game by game, it's ugly. Will Levis just kept screwing things up. And I think Cam Ward can have not quite a Jaden or C.J. Stroud impact. But in a division where there's a lot of uncertainty. The Colts don't know who their quarterback is.

You're not a believer in Trevor Lawrence anymore. The Texans, for some reason, like have uplifted their offensive line. The wide receivers have some questions after Nico Collins. I'm not as high on Christian Kirk. I think the Tennessee Titans can sneak in there and do some damage. I think nine wins could get it done in this division, Colin, right? This is not, there's no overwhelming good team in here. Not bad, take.

Not bad. I have them as a wild card competitor. Tomorrow's headlines today. What about your second new playoff team? This one should probably have an asterisk by it because, you know, they've been in the playoffs before. They're really, really good. The headline will be since you've been gone.

Bengals back to being American idols. Listen, it's tough not to love Joe Burrow, getting back to the playoffs. I agree. Listen, the defense has some questions. We don't know what's up with Hendrickson. I personally would move off of him. Sorry, Max Crosby.

I know you love all defensive ends. I would let Hendrickson go. He led you in Saxon, you couldn't stop anybody. I think they gave up over 35.6 times. But I'm a believer in Burrow. And, Colin, we know the last like four or five years, they've come out of the gates very slow. They've been behind the eight ball.

I guarantee you that's not going to happen. them this year. Joe Burrough's going to be ready. Chase is going to get his deal. I think they're going to keep Higgins. I like the Bengals to get back to the playoffs. Maybe when the division, I'm not as high on the Ravens again. But you've got the Bengals as well going to the playoffs. Yeah, it's just, it's hard to bet against, you know, that receiving core, Joe Burrell, and an offensive coach who at least sort of gets that side of the ball. Tomorrow's headlines today. Now, how about a third new playoff team? This is your favorite new city in America. You could see this coming a mile away.

The headline will be bear market playoff stock sores after off-season investments. I didn't think you liked them. I mean, I do like the moves. The division's hard, though. So if you elevate the Bears, I've got the Vikings winning the division. Who's falling down? I think it's probably going to be the Lions. Sorry, Detroit fans.

But this Bears team, man, there's a lot to love. I wasn't feeling the Gentie stuff in the draft. If they do get him, I think you might have to get a Bears Super Bowl ticket at that point. Because the offensive line looks like it's going to be improved. I think one of the biggest. talking points. Let's just file this away. It's going to be Caleb Williams. Can he get rid of the football instead of

Pat, Pat, pat, looking around and try to do the backyard football. It would be a problem at USC. And I think I saw some numbers. He held the ball longer than I think like 97% of quarterbacks last year. Fair. That's got a stop. And he's got weapons. You like the tight end. I like the head coach. I got the Bears going to the playoffs.

So you got the Titans in there, the Bengals, the Bears. What is your fourth new playoff team? Tomorrow's head. lines today. Let's see number four for James. Colin, I had to dig deep on this one. I couldn't go to my jets. Remember last year I was bullish and that ended badly. The fourth new playoff team. It's in the NFC. The headline will be.

There's a P in playoffs. Panthers mark their territory. Colin, listen, man, I know we've been focusing on the Patriots. Weren't you big on them last year? I was. They hit their overwin total. It took them into week 18. They had to pull it off. Collet, I know you're very excited about the Patriots and how they've spent. have you taken a look at the Panthers? No. They secured five new defensive starters.

This was a defense that could not stop any. It couldn't stop like college football teams probably. Ha, ha, ha. But they have invested heavily on defense. The wide receiver grouping leaves something to be desired, but we think they're probably going T-Mack at eight in the draft. I like the Rico Dowdle pickup. Quietly, he was kind of good last year for Dallas.

He was decent. He's tough. And behind a decent offensive line that showed a lot of improvement, the left tackle Aquano, the kid from NC State, he really improved in year two. I think that division could be had. I'm taking the Titans in the AFC in a weak division, and I think the Panthers make a leap in a bad division. I know you like Pennix and you like the Bucks,

but I don't think either of those are unbelievable teams. I mean, the Bucks won the divisions. The Falcons beat them twice. It's a very close. The Saints are terrible. We know the Saints are probably like a four or five-win team. They'll be in the mix for Arch Manning, who I think, played high school football in New Orleans.

Yeah. But I think the Panthers can really rise up, and it's only going to take nine, maybe 10 victories. And Bryce Young, who are now bullish on, because he was on our flight to the Super Bowl, and he's probably coming in the studio soon. So I'm buying Bryce Young and the Carolina Panthers.

Finally, tomorrow's headlines today. What's going to be the headline for one Aaron Rogers? So I couldn't find a fifth playoff team. And, you know, I'm talking to the guys, and we're like, let's do Aaron Rogers. after those photos came out, we got something good. The headline will be

local man wanders blitzed on audibles. I couldn't know. I mean, I'm sorry. The photos on the beach, I just couldn't stop laughing. I'm just glad he's done in New York.

That's all I'll say. Like, hey man, check out Minnesota. Maybe they want you. If they don't, settle for the Giants and you'll go six or seven wins. Steelers, good luck in that division.

you're probably the third best quarterback in that division. The Browns don't have anybody yet. I just, I'm done with Aaron Rogers. It's weird. We're seeing LeBron and Curry well into their 30s, still at the top of their game, dominating the sport contenders. And with Aaron Rogers, since he left Green Bay, Colin,

it's just not happening. It's over. Tom Brady goes to Tampa, wins a Super Bowl. Aaron Rogers goes to the Jets. It's a disaster. Well, Stafford goes to the Rams and win. a Super Bowl. I think the reason he's waiting

is Minnesota. And so my take is they don't have clarity on the J.J. McCarthy's second surgery. And they wanted Darnold to stay, but the number wasn't right. And they think, you know what? We can get Aaron for a little cheaper. And if they

signed Darnold, Donald wanted security. He wanted three or four years. Yeah. Okay. And Aaron, you may be able to get him for a year and say, listen, this is way better than Pittsburgh and the Giants, which it is offensively, come here for one year.

You'll have a great last year. You'll get on TV. You'll make a lot of money. You'll have a lot of fun. So I think Darnold was their choice, but Sam had a market. Aaron doesn't have a huge market. Is it almost like when you're in high school

and these two girls want to go to the dance with you, you know, the prom? And you're like, I want that hot chick over there. That's got to be the girl I want. And that's Rogers looking at the Vikings. I want to go there. I want Kevin O'Connell and Justin O'Connell, Justin Jefferson, Jordan Addison, and a division that doesn't really have a great defense, that's where I would go. Indoor.

Just know the grass is not always greener. Well, it's greener than the Jets. That's not saying much, but. The Vikings are absolutely greener than the Jets. Well, what a week. I was from magnesium to a neurogum. I've kind of changed as I've gotten older. I'm starting to take stuff.

I like Mark Few. He was great. He was watching your magnesium take earlier this week. I think a lot of people wore. He said it was one of my best shows. And we're going to get after it tonight, right? Oh, we are. That's right.

You forgot. No, no, no. Oh, I'm so excited now. You forgot about it. Are we going there? I'm in. Okay, what time? I got the whole pass.

How about 6.30? Yeah, let's do it. Okay. I'm excited. You're going to get after it. We're a nice outfit this time. Class it up. All right, class.

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