First up, we react to the Baseball Hall of Fame Contemporary Ballot. Jeff Kent is the sole inductee, but the real story is what happened to the others. Kirk puts on his "conspiracy hat" to argue the panel was clearly structured to keep PED-linked players like Barry Bonds and Roger Clemens off the 2031 ballot forever, thanks to the new "five and under twice" rule. We discuss Jeff Kent’s all-time home run record for a second baseman and his handling of the Bonds question.
Next, we shift to the College Football Playoff, congratulating the top four seeds while ripping into the committee's selection process. The guys break down why Notre Dame has a legitimate grievance for being snubbed in favor of Miami, and critique the committee’s inconsistent application of ranking criteria. Plus, an emergency discussion on the never-ending expansion of bowl games and the hilarious sponsors (Snoop Dogg Bowl, anyone?).
Finally, we crown our Sportsman of the Week, celebrating a thrilling Formula 1 season that came down to the wire, with Lando Norris taking the title.