SMQBs Episode 46: NFL Week 16! 2021 Sportsperson and Moments of the Year! 2022 Sports Resolutions! PFOWT! Lasso!
Episode 46 of SMQB kicks off with a frustrated rant about the Washington Football Team’s ownership and recent embarrassing loss. The hosts then dive into NFL Week 16, highlighting record-setting performances, division clinchers, and the ongoing impact of COVID-19 on team rosters and game schedules. Discussions include the Bills taking control of the AFC East, the Bengals clinching the AFC North, and the Cardinals’ continued late-season struggles. They also touch on the controversies surrounding Aaron Rodgers’ vaccination status and the unaddressed allegations against Dalvin Cook.
The episode features the inaugural “SMQB Sportsperson of the Year” and “Sports Moment of the Year.” Shohei Ohtani is a popular pick for Sportsperson of the Year for his unprecedented two-way success, while Simone Biles is also nominated for her advocacy for mental health. The “Sports Moment of the Year” nominations include the Buccaneers’ Super Bowl LV victory, Phil Mickelson’s PGA Championship win, and the dramatic conclusion of the F1 season. The “Punchable Face of the Week” goes to Kevin Durant for his criticism of a 13-year-old basketball player, and the “Ted Lasso” segment highlights Maxx Crosby’s redemption story. The episode concludes with New Year’s sports resolutions from the hosts.