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Week One Upsets: A Writer's Nightmare
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Summary
In this episode, Shawn Mackey discusses the start of the NCAA season, highlighting the surprising rankings and upsets that occurred in week one. He expresses his frustration with sports writers and their predictions, particularly regarding Texas and Ohio State. The conversation shifts to the impact of NIL on college football, where Shawn shares his concerns about the commercialization of the sport. The episode also touches on the Chicago Cubs' performance and roster changes, as well as updates on the Chicago Bears as they prepare for the upcoming NFL season. Shawn concludes with a preview of the new episode schedule, focusing on NCAA content.
Takeaways
- Writers often misjudge team rankings and outcomes.
- Week one of NCAA saw significant upsets.
- NIL has changed the landscape of college football.
- The Cubs are struggling and need to improve their roster.
- The Bears are making roster adjustments ahead of the season.
- Fans enjoy rooting for underdogs in college football.
- The ranking system in college football is flawed.
- NCAA football needs more parity to keep it interesting.
- Shorter episodes will focus on key sports topics.
- The podcast will cover NCAA, MLB, and NFL in a structured schedule.
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