Kobe & The Birth of the Mamba Mentality
In this episode, Cunda and Rello reflect on the legacy of Kobe Bryant, discussing the profound impact of his passing and the Mamba Mentality that he embodied. They explore personal […]
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Kobe & The Birth of the Mamba Mentality Rello and Cunda
This week on You’re Wrong… And Here’s Why:
00:18 – Cold Open, Philly Sports Misery & Tone Setting
Chris and Greg return after a break, venting about the Eagles, Phillies, Flyers, and Sixers while setting a self-aware, exasperated tone.
01:01 – Underdog Player Sponsorship Explosion
Chris details how a FIFA/FC26 experiment led to real-world player sponsorships, including Gunnar Elliott and multiple men’s and women’s clubs across England and Ireland, complete with match-worn jerseys, community ticket donations, and future sleeve-sponsor plans.
08:21 – Grassroots Soccer, Women’s Football & Access
Discussion of how sponsorships materially impact women’s teams, direct contact with club leadership, and how smaller clubs operate almost entirely on sponsor support.
12:51 – Sports Fandom Fatigue & Finding New Joy
Both hosts reflect on burnout with major U.S. sports, contrasting it with renewed enjoyment from soccer, darts, and lower-stakes fandom.
18:30 – NFL Props, Trades & Coaching Optics
Conversation around oddsmakers’ NFL props involving Lamar Jackson, A.J. Brown, and Nick Sirianni, focusing on cap realities, coaching perception, and league politics without predictions.
25:41 – College Football, NIL & Indiana’s Rise
Non-spoiler discussion on NIL chaos, Indiana’s rapid ascent, coaching impact, and how college football’s power structure is shifting.
33:30 – Eagles Coaching Search & Fan Reputation
Analysis of why offensive coordinator candidates avoid Philadelphia, fan behavior consequences, and organizational control issues.
45:23 – Bill Belichick Hall of Fame Debate
Strong reaction to Belichick not being a first-ballot inductee, criticism of media voting, and comparisons to other Hall of Fame controversies.
53:51 – WWE, Streaming Frustrations & Royal Rumble
Greg explains why rising costs and schedule changes have dulled longtime wrestling traditions.
57:31 – World Cup Tease & Closing Thoughts
Chris hints at a potential World Cup trip, wraps with reflections on evolving sports passion, and previews next week’s Super Bowl focus.
Games Referenced
00:56 – Super Bowl (Upcoming)
Mentioned only as context for future discussion; no analysis or outcomes discussed.
21:15 – College Football National Championship
Referenced in relation to coaching impact and NIL dynamics, without game detail.
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Author
Chris Horwedel
A lifelong sports fan who created NFL Draft Blitz all the way back in 1999. Chris founded Deep(ish) Thoughts in July of 2015 and that evolved into Underdog Sports in September of 2017. In his spare time, he enjoys watching Philadelphia sports teams, especially his beloved 76ers. #TrustTheProcess is a way of life.
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