In this episode of the 40 40 Vision podcast, the hosts redraft the top 16 picks from the 2020 NFL draft. They discuss the potential of the players selected and debate whether they would stick with the original picks or make different choices. The conversation covers topics such as the performance of quarterbacks Joe Burrow and Justin Herbert, the impact of wide receivers Justin Jefferson and CeeDee Lamb, and the needs of various teams. The hosts also discuss the importance of protecting quarterbacks and the value of defensive players. In this conversation, Khaled and Sulman review the 2020 NFL Draft and conduct a redraft of the first round. They discuss the original picks and offer their own selections based on hindsight. The conversation covers a range of topics including the performance of the original picks, the impact of team needs, and the potential of the new selections. They also discuss the challenges of evaluating draft prospects and the unpredictability of the NFL. #nfl #football #sports #nba #nflnews #nflfootball #superbowl #nfldraft #mlb #nflmemes #life #espn #americanfootball #ers #basketball #madden #patriots #nhl #collegefootball #fantasyfootball #explorepage #ncaa #touchdown #dallascowboys #cowboys #tombrady #bhfyp #nflplayoffs #baseball #packers

In this episode of The 40/40 Vision Podcast, Matt Brown, of ‘Extra Points’ discusses his book 'What If: A Closer Look at College Football's Great Questions' and his love for college football.

He shares how his passion for the sport started and how it grew during his college years. They also discuss the lack of interest in college sports in certain regions, the research process for the book, and some of the intriguing 'what if' scenarios explored in the book, such as the concept of an 'airplane conference' and the shifting landscape of college football.

The conversation covers various topics related to college football, including the 2007 season, conference realignment, the author's decision to focus on off-the-field stories, and the future of college sports. The guest, Matt Brown, shares his insights and experiences as a college football reporter and author.

You can find Extra Points at extrapointsmb.com and the book on Amazon at (https://www.amazon.com/What-If-college-footballs-questions/dp/0692878564)

In this episode of the 4040 Vision Podcast, host Khaled Abdallah interviews Christopher Hauck, co-founder of SmashUp Fantasy Sports. They discuss the growth of fantasy sports as a mainstream activity and the unique approach of SmashUp Fantasy Sports.

The conversation covers topics such as the history of fantasy sports, the impact of legalized sports gambling, and the inspiration behind SmashUp Fantasy Sports.

They also explore the different game types offered by the company, including weekly leagues and a single-player fantasy game.

You can learn more about SmashUp at smashupsports.com and make sure to use promo code 4040VISION when you sign up!

On this episode of The 40/40 Vision Podcast, John Guiver, author of 'To Play the Game: A History of Flight 571', shares his inspiration for retelling the story of the Andes Flight Disaster. He became fascinated by the untold stories of the survivors and the families of those who didn't come back.

Guiver conducted extensive research, including interviews with survivors, families, and rescue crews, to provide a comprehensive account of the tragedy. The story of Flight 571 continues to captivate audiences due to its miraculous survival, the ingenuity of the survivors, and the resilience of the Uruguayan community.

The book explores the themes of teamwork, sacrifice, and the indomitable human spirit.

Keywords

Flight 571, Andes Flight Disaster, Miracle of the Andes, survival, tragedy, inspiration, resilience, teamwork, sacrifice, human spirit

Takeaways

• The story of Flight 571, the Andes Flight Disaster, continues to captivate audiences due to its miraculous survival, the ingenuity of the survivors, and the resilience of the Uruguayan community.
• Author John Guiver was inspired to retell the story after reading 'Alive' by Piers Paul Reed and feeling that there was more to be told about the survivors and the families of those who didn't come back.
• Extensive research, including interviews with survivors, families, and rescue crews, allowed Guiver to provide a comprehensive account of the tragedy and its aftermath.
• The story highlights themes of teamwork, sacrifice, and the indomitable human spirit, as the survivors relied on their rugby community and their shared values to endure the harrowing ordeal.

You can learn more about John Guiver on his website johnguiver.org!

And you can purchase his book here: https://mybook.to/To_Play_the_Game

On this episode of The 40/40 Vision Podcast, we welcome @FootballTravelMan Joseph O’Sullivan to talk all things Copa America and the legacy of Lionel Messi after the tournament.

The conversation discusses the Copa America, focusing on the poor planning and organization by CONMEBOL. We also highlights the problems with the stadiums, the ticketing system and resale market, and the security failures during the final, where fans stormed the gates and caused delays.

In this conversation, Khaled and Joseph discuss the impact of Messi and Argentina winning the Copa America on Messi's legacy. They also explore the transformation of the Argentinian team from previous tournaments to their recent success. They touch on the cultural significance of Maradona and Messi in Argentina, and the debate over the greatest Argentinian team. They briefly discuss the upcoming Olympics and the unique nature of the tournament.

On this episode of The 40/40 Vision Podcast, we welcome Audley Stephenson, Vice President of Marketing and Promotions for the Basketball Super League in Canada to the show. Audley discusses his career journey and the growth of basketball in Canada as a high level sport.

Audley also talks about his previous role with the National Basketball League of Canada, how he got involved with the Basketball Super League, insights into the day-to-day responsibilities of a commissioner and the challenges of running a sports league.

We also discuss the growth of basketball in Canada and the role of players like Vince Carter in inspiring the next generation. He also discusses the future of basketball in Canada and the potential for expansion teams.

You can watch the The Basketball Super League here: https://basketballsuperleague.com/ And follow Audley Stephenson on all platforms @theaudman!

On this episode of 40/40 Shorts, we discuss why the Belgium national football team's golden generation fell short of expectations in major tournaments from 2014 to 2022. Despite having a talented group of players, they failed to win a major trophy.

They reached the quarterfinals of the 2014 World Cup, the quarterfinals of Euro 2016, finished third in the 2018 World Cup, and were eliminated in the quarterfinals of Euro 2020. The lack of an elite goal scorer, tactical naivete, bad luck, and injuries were some of the reasons for their underperformance.
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In this episode of The 40/40 Vision podcast, in honor of Jaylen Brown winning the Finals MVP with the Boston Celtic, we redraft the 2016 NBA lottery. We discuss who was selected, who we would have taken instead, or if we would have stood pat with the pick.

We discuss the principal themes of the 2016 NBA lottery and highlight the depth of talent in the draft, with many undrafted players becoming key contributors in the NBA. We also discuss the surprises and disappointments of the draft, emphasizing the unpredictability of player success regardless of where they were drafted or if they were drafted at all.

Let us know what you think of the picks in the feedback form!