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Episode 281: Super Bowls and Subpar Strikers

Greg Crone January 29, 2025

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This week on You’re Wrong… And Here’s Why:

Introduction

  • 00:00:44 – 00:02:12
    • Chris opens the episode celebrating the Philadelphia Eagles making the Super Bowl against the Kansas City Chiefs.
    • Greg shares how he was oddly optimistic about the Eagles’ NFC Championship win over the Washington Commanders.
    • Discussion on how Washington’s defense was overhyped, and turnovers cost them against Detroit and Philadelphia.
    • Greg felt confident all week that the Eagles would dominate.

Wrexham’s Recent Struggles in English Football

  • 00:02:33 – 07:28
    • Chris vents his frustration over Wrexham’s disappointing loss to Stevenage (a mid-table League One team).
    • Recap of Wrexham’s recent form:
      • 1-1 draw vs. Birmingham City (Tom Brady’s co-owned team).
      • Bad loss to Shrewsbury Town.
      • Failure to score consistently has been the main issue.
    • Greg follows Wrexham casually and is shocked at how frequently they underperform against weaker teams.
    • Chris discusses the League One standings, where Birmingham City leads, Wycombe is second, and Wrexham is third.
    • Concern over Wrexham being stuck in the playoff group instead of getting automatic promotion.
    • Transfer market discussion:
      • Wrexham spent money on Ryan Longman from Hull City but didn’t get a goal-scoring striker.
      • Their top scorer, Paul Mullin, is aging (30) and injury-prone.
      • Steven Fletcher (36) has played well but has no long-term future.
      • Chris believes they need to spend big on a goal scorer before the transfer window closes.
    • Comparison to Nottingham Forest, who bought Chris Wood as a consistent goal scorer and are now competing for a Champions League spot.

Philadelphia 76ers Drama & NBA Trade Speculation

  • 00:15:30 – 19:51
    • Greg calls the 76ers the biggest losers of the week.
    • Chris and Greg discuss Paul George’s awkward interaction with Philadelphia fans after the Eagles’ win.
    • Chris dismisses it as a non-issue, but Greg believes it shows a disconnect between players and fans.
    • Discussion shifts to Josh Harris (76ers & Commanders owner) and his issues managing both teams.
    • Greg argues Harris lacks passion for the city and should sell the 76ers.
    • Chris brings up Eagles owner Jeffrey Lurie’s rumored attempt to buy the Boston Celtics, asking if that’s a problem for Philly fans.
    • Greg defends Lurie:
      • Lurie has owned the Eagles for over 25 years and brought success.
      • He tried to buy the Patriots before the Eagles, so this isn’t new.
      • The Celtics don’t see the Sixers as a true rival anymore.
    • Greg believes the Celtics are the Sixers’ rivals only because the Sixers can’t beat them.
    • Chris argues Lurie lacks the financial backing to buy the Celtics outright.
    • Speculation about whether Lurie would have to sell part of the Eagles to afford the Celtics (highly unlikely).

NFL Super Bowl Opening Lines & Betting Discussion

  • 00:32:40 – 33:28
    • Super Bowl Line: Eagles (+1.5) vs. Chiefs at Bovada.
    • Greg isn’t surprised, believing it’s a fair line given Kansas City’s playoff experience.
    • Discussion of Chiefs being a defensive team despite their offensive reputation:
      • 4th in points allowed, 15th in points scored.
    • Chris compares them to the Miami Heat, saying they “coast” through the season before turning it on in the playoffs.

Betting & Parlay Wins

  • 00:23:30 – 27:50
    • Chris shares a recent 10-leg parlay win from the NFC Championship Game.
    • The final leg depended on Jaden Daniels passing yards, and he barely cleared the line before being subbed out.
    • Discussion on how parlays often come down to the smallest moments.
    • Chris plans to run another 10-leg parlay for the Super Bowl.
    • Greg shares the pain of removing a bet from a parlay, only for it to hit.

NBA Trade Rumors: Jimmy Butler Back to the Sixers?

  • 00:34:36 – 37:13
    • Chris brings up the rumor of Joel Embiid wanting Jimmy Butler back on the Sixers.
    • Any trade would have to include Paul George, making it complicated.
    • Chris pitches a 3-team trade with Miami, the Lakers, and Sixers:
      • Lakers get Paul George (since they’re looking for another star).
      • Sixers get Butler.
      • Heat get Rui Hachimura, Max Christie, Gabe Vincent, and Dorian Finney-Smith (with picks).
    • Greg doesn’t want Butler back and believes his drama outweighs his talent.
    • Chris argues Miami might just suspend Butler instead of trading him.
    • Greg calls Butler’s history of team drama predictable.

Final Thoughts & Wrap-Up

  • 00:41:47 – End
    • Chris and Greg joke about Sixers fans being disengaged from the team.
    • Chris highlights Justin Edwards as a promising young player.
    • Greg shares how he only found out about Pete Nance playing for the Sixers from a comedy podcast.
    • The 76ers have become “blah” to both of them.
    • They close by teasing a full Super Bowl preview next week.

 

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