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The Week in Sports: Unpacking the NFL, College Football, MLB, and Ryder Cup Highlights

The Week in Sports: Unpacking the NFL, College Football, MLB, and Ryder Cup Highlights

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The episode kicks off with a lively discussion about a "big weekend" in sports, particularly focusing on the Philadelphia Phillies' performance, the Ryder Cup, and NFL Week 4. The House congratulates the Phillies' manager, Rob Thompson, and players Trey Turner and Kyle Schwaber for their collective triple crown in the National League. Michael Phelan expresses admiration for Tom Watson's sportsmanship at the Ryder Cup, while Pope brings up Shane Lowry's celebratory antics. Bison discusses the retirement of Bob Carpenter and Michael A. Taylor, highlighting their baseball careers. Milk, on the other hand, is frustrated with the Buccaneers' special teams coordinator after two blocked punts and a blocked field goal.

The conversation then shifts to NFL Week 4 takeaways, with House identifying the Lions, Eagles, Bills, and Chiefs as the top four teams. They discuss injuries impacting team performance, the surprising play of Jackson Dart, and the struggles of teams like the Packers and Chargers. College football is also a hot topic, with Milk celebrating UVA's upset over FSU and the impressive performance of Ole Miss. The hosts also delve into the Georgia-Alabama game, with Bison sharing his experience from the stadium and the controversial third-down play. The episode concludes with a discussion about the upcoming MLB postseason, the Mets' disappointing season, and a "punch" segment where the hosts criticize the behavior of New York fans at the Ryder Cup and the NBA's investigation into the Clippers.

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