Ep.56 | Rest in Peace Matt and Johnny Gaudreau

Bender Banter

Key Takeaways from this episode:

• College football season has started and there have been some surprising results
• The SEC may not be the dominant conference in college football anymore
• Paying college athletes may change the dynamics of the game
• The college football playoff is going to be exciting and highly anticipated
• Different types of football pools, such as survivor series and confidence pool, add another layer of excitement to the game
• Making picks for NFL games can be a mix of skill and luck The hosts engage in a lively discussion about their predictions for upcoming NFL games.
• They debate the outcomes of various matchups and make their picks.
• The controversy surrounding the format of the PGA Tour Championship is discussed.
• The hosts highlight the impressive performance of golfer Scottie Scheffler.
• The conversation emphasizes the importance of integrity and sportsmanship in sports. The hosts express their sadness and anger at the tragic death of NHL player Johnny Gaudreau and his brother Matt in a car accident caused by a drunk driver.
• They remember Johnny as a humble and down-to-earth person who loved hockey and was a great father.
• The hosts discuss the PGA Creator Classic and share their thoughts on the format and the participation of non-professional golfers.
• controversy surrounding the team selection for the upcoming President's Cup.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Discussion about Golf

03:35 Excitement for College Football and NFL

08:05 Predictions for College Football Games

15:37 Discussion about Football Pools

19:23 Discussion about Fantasy Football

22:28 Discussion about Drafting in Fantasy Football

23:01 NFL Game Predictions and Picks

29:18 Controversy Surrounding PGA Tour Championship Format

34:42 Impressive Performance of Scottie Scheffler

43:26 The Importance of Integrity and Sportsmanship

45:01 Remembering Johnny Gaudreau: A Tragic Loss

46:08 The PGA Creator Classic: Fun and Controversy

55:27 The President's Cup Team Selection: Controversy and Expectations