Tradition's Finest Episode 64 - "The Nintendo 64 Episode"

Welcome Back to the Tradition's Finest Podcast! Episode 64 - “The Nintendo 64 Episode” includes a discussion of the following sports-related topics: - What are a few of your most memorable N64 sports games? - Share a few with us on Twitter/X - @TraditionFinest or via Email at [email protected]! - Boxing: "Netflix was broken". . . The Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson Netflix special amassed 60 million viewers worldwide, but the quality was disastrous. . .most likely, you watched the "loading" wheel turn on multiple occasions. . . SMH. . . .In the main event, 27-year old Jake Paul defeated 58-year old Mike Tyson via unanimous decision. . . but Tyson did last all eight rounds without "hitting the deck," - but the Aftermath of the Event has contributed to the speculation - Was the Paul v. Tyson fight scripted?. . . Let us know what you think!. . . In the Co-main event, defending Super Lightweight Champion Katie Taylor defeated Amanda "The Real Deal" Serrano for a second straight boxing match via unanimous decision - even after the "head-butt heard Round the World," & Serrano landing 100+ more strikes than Taylor. . . Controversial ending to what has been determined to be 'the most watched boxing match in Women's Professional Boxing history!' - UFC: Jon "Bones" Jones is still the "baddest" man on planet Earth. . . after his return, Bones KO'ed 42-year old Stipe Miocic at UFC 309 with a spinning wheel kick. . . performs the 'Donald Trump jig' dance celebration - and presents his belt to Trump who is in attendance on the front row. . . The jury is still out as to whether Jones would be willing to fight Tom Aspinall for a Unified World Heavyweight title. . . . after his defeat, Stipe announced his retirement from the UFC. . . Would you step in the ring with Jon "Bones" Jones under any condition? - MLB: On Monday night, Pittsburgh Pirates P Paul Skenes was awarded with the 2024 National League Rookie of the Year Award. . . Skenes is only the 2nd Pirate in MLB history to win the Award (Jason Bay, 2004). . . New York Yankees P Luis Gil was awarded with the American League Rookie of the Year Award, just edging out the Orioles' Colton Cowser & Gil's teammate Austin Wells. . . - NCAA Men's College Basketball: University of Tennessee fans have donated thousands of dollars to University of Montana Guard Money Williams, who dropped a career-high 30 points versus the Vols on 11/11, after learning that Williams is taking care of his four siblings following the loss of their parents - Are you surprised to discover that there are still "decent" people in the world? (and are you more shocked to learn that some of them are "Tennessee fans?!" - Rick & Richard Pitino & the "Who's Your Daddy?" chant. . .? - NBA: The Philadelphia 76ers currently hold a 2-11 record this NBA season following the 106-89 loss to the Miami Heat on Monday night. . . following the loss, veteran Guard Kyle Lowry called for a 'heart to heart' team meeting where things got a bit chippy?. . . Tyrese Maxey called out 2022-23 NBA MVP Joel Embiid for being "late" to team activities. . .& how it affects the team & their overall chemistry. . . Where do the 76ers go from here? Are they headed straight for an "Implosion?" - NCAA CFB: News & Storylines: Following the collapse at home versus the No. 1-ranked Oregon Ducks 16-13 last weekend, HC Luke Fickell & the University of Wisconsin has fired Offensive Coordinator Phil Longo. . . Traditionally, Wisconsin has been an advocate for the "ground & pound" offense that is designed to exploit defenses by including a stout offensive line & two (even three) "downhill" or "power" RB's. . .but Longo brought the Air-Raid offense with him from UNC - this, intertwined with the early-season loss of starting QB Tyler Van Dyke, has led to the Badgers regressing in comparison with past or recent seasons. . . Is Badgers' HC Luke Fickell's seat beginning to warm up? - Winless in the American Athletic Conference (AAC) at 0-5 this season, Florida Atlantic University has fired HC Tom Herman after three seasons. . . Herman's 'fall from grace' needs to be thoroughly examined. . . Wins a Bowl game at Houston, is handed the keys to the kingdom at Texas before 'driving the car straight into a ditch'. . . & years later, he's being fired at FAU. . . - NCAA CFB Week 12 Review & Recap: JD & Spencer breakdown & provide a detailed analysis of the following CFB games from Week 12 of the CFB season: #3 Texas vs. Arkansas #20 Clemson vs. Pitt #22 LSU at Florida #1 Oregon at Wisconsin #17 Colorado vs. Utah #21 South Carolina vs. #23 Missouri #12 Georgia at #7 Tennessee Kansas at #6 BYU - NCAA CFB Week 12 Preview & Game Predictions: JD & Spencer preview the upcoming CFB games in Week 13 of the regular season, and provide their individual game predictions: #5 Indiana at #2 Ohio State (-12) O/U51.5 #9 Ole Miss (-11) at Florida O/U55.5 #4 Penn State (-11.5) at Minnesota O/U44.5 #16 Colorado (-2.5) at Kansas O/U59.5 #19 Army vs. #6 Notre Dame (-16.5) O/U44.5 #7 Alabama (-14) at Oklahoma O/U47.5 #15 Texas A&M (-2.5) at Auburn O/U46.5 - NFL: Former NFL HC Jon Gruden has signed a multi-year deal with Barstool Sports. . . & on a recent episode of "Pardon My Take," Gruden revealed that he almost accepted the HC position at a particularly surprising CFB program. . .and he also 'name-dropped' a couple of well-known celebrities that might or might not be affiliated with the program. . . - HC Mike Tomlin & the Pittsburgh Steelers are officially the 'kryptonite' for the NFL's top-ranked offense & for the Baltimore Ravens' Superman (aka QB Lamar Jackson). . . The Ravens - led by Jackson - lost to the AFC North rival Steelers on Sunday 18-16. . .Steelers veteran FG Kicker Chris Boswell made a franchise-tying six FG's in the team's win. . . Baltimore finished with season lows in points and yards & was slowed by a slew of miscues (12 penalties & 3 turnovers). . . Pittsburgh has now won 7 of its last 8 games versus the Ravens & Jackson is now 1-4 as a starter versus the Steelers. . . Are the Steelers legit? What is the Pittsburgh formula for defeating Jackson & the Ravens? - QB Jared Goff & the NFC-leading Detroit Lions dominated the Jacksonville Jaguars 52-6 on Sunday - and the Lions are now winners of eight straight games & hold a 9-1 record this NFL season. . . This Lions team is LOADED with talent. . . The Lions' winning margin of 46 points was the largest in franchise history & handed the Jags the franchises' biggest-ever defeat. . . Lions set a franchise record in total yards (645) which is the 3rd most in the NFL in the past 20 years. . . & only allowed 170 total yards offensively by the Jaguars. . . The Jags are now 2-9 this season & have lost 4 consecutive games for the second time this season - and continue to struggle under HC Doug Pederson. . . Do you believe that the franchise will fire HC Doug Pederson prior to the end of the 2024 NFL regular season? Or will they allow him to coach the team through the rest of the 2024 season? - QB Anthony Richardson's late TD run leads the Indianapolis Colts to a 28-27 victory over QB Aaron Rodgers & the New York Jets. . . The Jets are now 3-8 this season & following this disappointing loss, on Tuesday, team owner Woody Johnson announced that the Jets have fired General Manager Joe Douglas after five-plus seasons with the organization. . . Phil Savage, a senior football advisor for the Jets, has been named the interim GM, while the search for a new GM is currently underway. . . Who is to blame for the collapse of the Jets' franchise? Rodgers? the Team's owner? GM?. . - QB Josh Allen seals the Buffalo Bills' 30-21 victory over the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday with a 26-yard rushing TD, ending the Chief's bid for a perfect season. . . Allen now has a 4-4 record including the playoffs against the Chiefs, but the Chiefs & QB Patrick Mahomes have ended Buffalo's playoff runs in three of the past four seasons. . . When inserted into the NFL Playoffs, Mahomes is as "clutch" of a QB as any team would salivate over, while Allen has encountered a few 'speed bumps' along the way that, up to this point, has prevented him & the Bills franchise from reaching the "promise land" (aka the Super Bowl). . . The Chiefs were the NFL's last undefeated team coming into this game at 9-0, and had won 15-straight games with their last loss occurring in December 2023. . . Mahomes & the Chiefs will use this most recent loss as "fuel" to motivate the team moving forward. . . Are you somewhat surprised at the overall reaction to the Chiefs following their loss to the Bills? Should the Chiefs still be the favorite to repeat, or to win Super Bowl LIX in New Orleans? Thanks for Listening!!