Is There a Playoff Contender in the ACC?
Digest
The podcast opens with a discussion about the disappointing performances of Florida State and Clemson in their opening college football games. Mike Wilbaugh argues that Florida State's loss to Boston College is worse than Clemson's loss to Georgia, and that Florida State's season is effectively over. Tony Cornheyser agrees, but focuses on Brian Kelly's outburst after LSU's loss to USC. The discussion then shifts to USC's win over LSU, with Tony expressing more interest in LSU's performance due to Brian Kelly's antics. Mike highlights the impressive individual performances of players like Shadeur Sanders and Cam Ward, and notes the Big 10's strong start to the season. The show moves on to the US Open, discussing the exits of top players like Carlos Alcaraz, Novak Djokovic, and Coco Gauff. Mike and Tony debate whether Francis Tiafoe is a legitimate contender, and Mike expresses his disappointment with the tournament's lack of excitement. The show concludes with a discussion about Scotty Scheffler's impressive earnings this year, with Tony arguing that his money is more impressive than his wins. Mike counters that Scheffler's wins are more significant, comparing him to Tiger Woods's best years.
Outlines
College Football Week 1: Disappointing Performances and Brian Kelly's Outburst
The podcast opens with a discussion about the disappointing performances of Florida State and Clemson in their opening college football games. Mike Wilbaugh argues that Florida State's loss to Boston College is worse than Clemson's loss to Georgia, and that Florida State's season is effectively over. Tony Cornheyser agrees, but focuses on Brian Kelly's outburst after LSU's loss to USC.
USC's Win Over LSU and the Big 10's Dominance
The discussion shifts to USC's win over LSU, with Tony expressing more interest in LSU's performance due to Brian Kelly's antics. Mike highlights the impressive individual performances of players like Shadeur Sanders and Cam Ward, and notes the Big 10's strong start to the season.
US Open: Surprises and Disappointments
The show moves on to the US Open, discussing the exits of top players like Carlos Alcaraz, Novak Djokovic, and Coco Gauff. Mike and Tony debate whether Francis Tiafoe is a legitimate contender, and Mike expresses his disappointment with the tournament's lack of excitement.
Scotty Scheffler's Wins vs. His Money
The show concludes with a discussion about Scotty Scheffler's impressive earnings this year, with Tony arguing that his money is more impressive than his wins. Mike counters that Scheffler's wins are more significant, comparing him to Tiger Woods's best years.
Keywords
Brian Kelly
Brian Kelly is an American college football coach who is currently the head coach of the LSU Tigers. He is known for his fiery personality and his success as a coach, having won multiple championships at Notre Dame.
Shadeur Sanders
Shadeur Sanders is an American college football quarterback who is currently playing for the Colorado Buffaloes. He is the son of legendary NFL player Deion Sanders, and has shown great promise in his early career.
Cam Ward
Cam Ward is an American college football quarterback who is currently playing for the Miami Hurricanes. He transferred from Washington State and has impressed in his first game with Miami.
Scotty Scheffler
Scotty Scheffler is an American professional golfer who is currently ranked number one in the world. He has won multiple tournaments this year, including the Masters, and has earned over $60 million in prize money.
College Football
College football is a popular sport in the United States, with many universities competing for national championships.
US Open
The US Open is one of the four Grand Slam tennis tournaments, held annually in New York City.
Francis Tiafoe
Francis Tiafoe is an American professional tennis player who is known for his athleticism and charisma.
Q&A
What was the most disappointing performance in college football's opening week?
Mike Wilbaugh argues that Florida State's loss to Boston College was the most disappointing, as it effectively ended their season and highlighted their lack of competitiveness.
What is the significance of the Big 10's strong start to the season?
The Big 10's dominance in the opening week suggests that they are a strong contender for the national championship, and that they are likely to be a force to be reckoned with throughout the season.
Who is the most entertaining player left in the US Open?
Both Mike and Tony agree that Francis Tiafoe is the most entertaining player left in the US Open, due to his athleticism, charisma, and local ties.
Is Scotty Scheffler's money more impressive than his wins?
Tony argues that Scheffler's money is more impressive, as he has earned over $60 million this year. Mike counters that Scheffler's wins are more significant, comparing him to Tiger Woods's best years.
Show Notes
Tony Kornheiser and Michael Wilbon discuss the difficult losses by FSU and Clemson over the weekend, Brian Kelly and LSU coming up short against USC, and who they believe in the US Open. All that and more!
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