Episode 446: Starting DJ With a Broken Fibula

This week on The Underdog:

00:13 – Intro & Lane Kiffin Departure Fallout
Chris and Matt open with the chaos surrounding Lane leaving Ole Miss, Pete Golding taking over, LSU advantages in recruiting, why Alabama may have been in play, leaked team-meeting audio, and player excitement for Golding.

06:56 – Coaching Trees, Loyalty & Transfer Portal Effects
They discuss Charlie Weis Jr. staying to coach the playoff game, Joe Judge’s role, stepping-stone programs, and the structural reasons Ole Miss will always compete with SEC giants.

10:26 – Iron Bowl Madness & CFP Bracket Scenarios
Breakdown of Auburn’s meltdown, how Ole Miss narrowly missed the SEC Championship, early College Football Playoff matchups, dangerous teams (Georgia, Alabama, Indiana, Texas Tech), and Penn State’s recruiting collapse.

15:45 – Absurd Age-Gap Players & Local HS Football
Conversation shifts to the 58-year-old D-lineman at Lycoming, La Salle’s state title run, PW memories, coaching stories, and the difficulty of developing freshman players.

18:23 – Eagles Roster Talk: Slay, Secondary Issues & Offense
Debate over Darius Slay vs. Adoree Jackson, defensive struggles, coaching frustration, ugly Eagles performances, and parallels to prior seasons.

20:23 – Chargers Week Discussion
Herbert’s hand injury, Monday-night scheduling fatigue, and how dangerous a wounded Chargers squad can be.

23:13 – Injury Stories, Toughness & “Run It Straight”
Two insane injury anecdotes, unsafe viral sports, and the dangers of youth football.

32:23 – TV & Movies Segment
Thoughts on Task, Slow Horses, Stranger Things, Playdate, The Promotion, Kevin James films, and holiday viewing traditions.

38:56 – Living in Ohio vs. Charlotte & Seasonal Life
Nostalgia for Ohio, weather preferences, neighborhood culture, museums, and why seasons matter.

41:01 – Fantasy Football Pain & Cooling Off Gambling
Losing streaks, injury-ruined lineups, playoff odds, and stepping away from betting.

42:16 – NFL Viewership & Team Perception
Historic Chiefs–Cowboys ratings, divisional races, overreactions to Lamar, and Philly’s inconsistency.

43:47 – “Worst Contract” Debate: Embiid vs. Saquon
A detailed, spirited comparison of the two extensions, value, injuries, and fan expectations.

46:45 – Ben Simmons Conversation
Surprising Simmons quote about playing in Philly, how limited he is now, but how passing could still help a roster.