The guys dive into the high-stakes world of sports, starting with the analytics of “pulling the goalie” in hockey and ending with their final score predictions for the upcoming Super Bowl between the Seattle Seahawks and the New England Patriots.
Analytics of the “Hockey Hail Mary”: Al explores the success rate of pulling the goalie in the NHL. While it often feels like an exercise in futility, statistics show it works (results in a goal) roughly 10% to 20% of the time—better odds than a traditional football Hail Mary.
National Championship Post-Mortem: A deep dive into the Indiana vs. Miami title game. The crew discusses the “likability” of Indiana, the demographic makeup of the Hoosier fanbase, and the heartbreak of Miami losing on a final-play interception.
The Price of Loyalty: A breakdown of the staggering costs of following a team through a playoff run. For a family of four, attending multiple bowl games and a National Championship can easily soar to a $30,000–$40,000 expense.
Hard Rock Nostalgia: The guys reminisce about the “Golden Hour” at Hard Rock Stadium and the venue’s rotating identity, from Dolphin Stadium and Landshark to Sun Life and its current naming rights.
Super Bowl Preview & USC Legacies: * The QB Matchup: Drake May (Patriots) vs. Sam Darnold (Seahawks).
Trivia: The bizarre but true story of Sam Darnold’s grandfather, Dick Hammer—a firefighter and original Marlboro Man.
The Lines: With Seattle favored at -4.5 and an over/under of 46, the guys debate whether New England can start a new dynasty or if “regression” is coming for the stat-heads.
