In this edition of the Take the Points Book Club, Tom and Ryan read from the new Atlantic article, The Mad, Mad World of Niche Sports Among Ivy League-Obsessed Parents. Ryan offers his insights from years of coaching lacrosse at private schools and seeing the results of this type of behavior.
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The guys recap last week’s Alabama vs. Georgia game and some of the other highlights of week 7, then preview week 8, including the return of the Big Ten. Dan ends the show with some impromptu thoughts on Colorado State head coach Steve Addazio. Just guys being dudes.
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In this bonus pop culture episode, the guys talk about nu-metal and hard rock music of the late 90s and early 2000s. Tom gives an update on the Camp Bizkit playlist and how this genre has changed (or not) over the past 20 years.
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The guys begin the show talking about the struggles at LSU, Texas, Syracuse and elsewhere. Then they preview the best games of week 7 and share their favorite bets, including Alabama vs. Georgia, Florida vs. LSU and much more. Ryan ends the show by talking about couples’ golf.
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The guys recap last week’s games, including Iowa State’s dramatic win over Oklahoma. Then they preview the best games of week 6, make some picks and discuss the generational talent of Trevor Lawrence.
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