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The Sports Hangover

Vegas Vibes, Team USA Drama, & Fantasy Football Surprises

  • S14E57
  • 37:04
  • August 20th 2024

In this episode of the Sports Hangover, Michael and J-Dawg discuss their recent trips to Vegas and Paris, as well as the Olympics and the upcoming LA 2028 Olympics. They also touch on the Team USA men's basketball performance and the future of American sports. The conversation then shifts to their fantasy football draft and some of the lesser-known players that were drafted. The conversation covers various topics related to fantasy football drafts, including the drafting of obscure players, the strategy of drafting rookies, and the potential trade of Brandon Aiyuk. The hosts also discuss their own fantasy drafts and give shoutouts to participants who had successful drafts. They briefly touch on other NFL storylines and mention their participation in a Survivor pool. The conversation concludes with a discussion about redhead babies and the availability of sports merchandise on their website.

KeywordsSports Hangover, Vegas, Paris, Olympics, LA 2028 Olympics, Team USA, men's basketball, American sports, fantasy football draft, fantasy football, drafts, rookies, obscure players, Brandon Aiyuk, NFL storylines, Survivor pool, redhead babies, sports merchandise

Takeaways

  • The hosts share their experiences of recent trips to Vegas and Paris
  • They discuss the success of the Olympics and the upcoming LA 2028 Olympics
  • The performance of Team USA men's basketball is analyzed
  • The future of American sports and the dominance of Team USA is questioned
  • The hosts review their fantasy football draft and discuss some lesser-known players that were drafted Consider drafting rookie receivers as they are making an impact in the league.
  • Be cautious when drafting obscure players who may not see much playing time.
  • The Vikings should consider tanking for a high draft pick.
  • The hosts are participating in a Survivor pool and discuss the challenges of making picks each week.
  • The conversation briefly touches on other NFL storylines and the potential trade of Brandon Aiyuk.
  • The hosts give shoutouts to participants who had successful fantasy drafts.

Sound Bites

  • "It feels extra special to see you."
  • "I spilled my beer all over the table."
  • "In nine months, it's not even like February Super Bowl. You're gonna have another kid by the time this bet hits."
  • "The idea of rookie receivers, make sure you get some because they're taking over the league right now."
  • "They're gonna be terrible. They're gonna be the worst team in the league. Why would you take anybody from the Patriots?"
  • "Banks had a really nice draft. He had a talent like DJ Moore, T Higgins. He overpaid for Nick Chubb, but JK Dobbins is a guy I know you like."

Chapters

00:00Introduction and Recent Trips

04:35The Olympics and the LA 2028 Olympics

08:46Team USA Men's Basketball Performance

13:22Fantasy Football Draft Review

19:54Roasting Drafts and Evaluating Teams

26:48Participating in a Survivor Pool

30:11Other NFL Storylines and Brandon Aiyuk Trade

32:38The Impact of Rookie Receivers

35:47Shoutouts to Participants with Successful Drafts

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