Seahawks Win NFL Opener, Clone Calls, UCLA Football
Summary
Jim Rome opens the show by criticizing Drake May’s disastrous performance against the Seahawks, highlighting his three fourth-quarter interceptions and the Patriots' subsequent fan backlash. He praises the Seattle defense and head coach Mike Macdonald for their dominant play, noting the team’s resilience despite Sam Darnold’s injury. In a major interview, UCLA head football coach Bob Chesney discusses his team’s 45-24 victory over Cal, the program’s cultural shift, and upcoming challenges against San Diego State. The episode also features a Fanduel segment with James Kelly and promotes the …
Topics discussed
Show intro, upcoming segments, and social media plugs
NFL Week 1 recap: Patriots vs. Seahawks
Sam Darnold injury and Seahawks defense performance
Critique of Drake Maye's 4th quarter performance
Patriots fan reaction and Mike MacIntyre's loss
Seahawks defense and Michael McDonald's coaching
AJ Brown injury and upcoming Patriots game
Preview of Chargers vs. Rams game in Australia
Fanduel and Ethos Life Insurance sponsorships
Smack Off status and new listener welcome
Chat reaction: Is Drake Maye 'not that guy'?
Listener calls on Maye's mistakes and wind conditions
Will in Denver calls in for Smack Off energy
Transition to Bob Chesney interview
Bob Chesney: UCLA win over Cal and team belief
Bob Chesney: Flipping UCLA culture and fan energy
Bob Chesney: Game film review and running game
Bob Chesney: Nico Young's adaptation and leadership
Bob Chesney: Wayne Knight's physical attributes
Bob Chesney: Expectations for San Diego State game
Bob Chesney: Rose Bowl turnout and family moment
Post-interview thoughts and transition to Fanduel segment
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