The End Of An ERA For ESPN College Football | Hour 2
Summary
The hosts discuss new NFL suspensions for illegal hits and the ongoing debate over CTE, comparing safety measures to tobacco industry tactics. They mourn the recent deaths of Peter Cullen, Tim Curry, and Samuel L. Jackson’s *Menace* co-star Samuel Monroe Jr. The episode also covers ESPN removing the score ticker from college football broadcasts, Soundgarden’s upcoming Seahawks halftime performance, and various pop culture references.
Topics discussed
Intro and Chosen Foods ad
NFL suspensions for illegal hits
Brain injuries and Guardian caps
Helmet aesthetics and rugby comparison
Deaths of Michael Wright and Samuel Monroe Jr.
Tim Curry, MRSA, and adult TV memories
The Quavo effect and movie ads
Soundgarden halftime show and grunge bands
Straight razors and barber shop talk
ESPN removing the bottom ticker
Sports graphics: Yellow line and red zones
Hard Knocks and The Three Amigos
Chevy Chase and Mike Tyson references
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