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"POV" (Bonus episode)

"POV" (Bonus episode)

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In this live—and live-wire—bonus convo, Marshall and David discuss a controversial play involving NFL player Brian Branch, who got a penalty for pushing an opposing player who was on the ground. David says the penalty on Branch was unwarranted; Marshall argues Branch broke the rules.

Along the way, we consider the nuances of referee discretion, the rules surrounding player contact, the expectations of player reactions in a physical sport like football—and how differently we each see this play. Will this be our first argument in our three decades as friends? Theme music: Mr. Jukes and Barney Artist, “Blowin Steam (Open Up Your Mind)”

Chapters:

(00:00) Intro to the controversy

(02:56) The Incident: Brian Branch's push

(05:40) Debating the rules and discretion of referees

(08:53) The nature of aggression in football

(11:47) A failed analogy

(14:43) The slippery slope of contact in sports

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