Hosts <a href="https://www.splitzoneduo.com/">Alex Kirshner</a>, <a href="https://www.theringer.com/authors/ben-lindbergh">Ben Lindbergh</a>, and <a href="https://lindsaygibbs.com/">Lindsay Gibbs</a> discuss college football’s wild week one, including Bill Belichick’s disastrous debut with the Tar Heels and Arch Manning’s early struggles. They dissect the baffling Micah Parsons trade, and later welcome Syracuse sports management professor <a href="https://www.forbes.com/sites/lindseyedarvin/">Lindsey Darvin</a> to explore whether the world of video gaming is boosting women's sports. Finally, Ben has an Afterball on, “unwritten rules” in tennis, and their effect on the U.S. Open.
On the bonus episode available exclusively for Slate Plus members, the hosts pick their NFL ‘roses, buds, and thorns ' ahead of week one.
Chapel Hill Bill (2:28): Laid an egg
Micah Parsons (18:13): Jerry Jones traded away his star to turn the spotlight on himself, once again.
Women’s Sports Video Games (33:02): Are e-sports becoming more inclusive?
Afterballs (55:46): Ben on tennis’ unwritten rules.
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