After a grueling season,
T'Vincent has been eliminated from playoff contention.
The Black Baugh is now the ruler of Wakanda.
Chigoziem Okonkwo
That's it.
We've lost. Wakanda has fallen.
Jordana Love
We've been eliminated, brother.
There's no defeating the Black Baugh.
Our season is over.
T'Vincent
I am sorry...
T'Vincent
I've let my team down.
I've let Wakanda down.
Jordana Love
We lost together, brother.
It's not your fault.
T'Vincent
No, I take responsibility.
I was supposed to be the Protector.
I should've drafted a better team.
I should've managed it better.
And now, because of me, we have lost our country.
Chigoziem Okonkwo
There is always next season, my king.
T'Vincent
I am no king.
I am no Protector. I have failed you all.
I am sorry... I am sorry.
T'Vincent can only watch as the sun sets on his season.
The Black Baugh approaches the throne,
a first round bye has been secured and #7tormsComing
will enter the 2023 Playoffs as the first seed.
Black Baugh
Prescott, let Zuckerberg know that Wakanda has been conquered.
The vibranium is ours.
Dak Prescott
Very good, sir.
Should I let the rest of the team know that we have the week off?
Black Baugh
The rest of the week off?
When did I say we had the week off?
Dak Prescott
But, sir. We earned a first round bye...
Black Baugh
I don't give a shit.
Do you accept the Mustang Challenge or not, Prescott?
We will carry forward. We will practice all week. Two-a-days!
Dak Prescott
Two-a-days?!
Black Baugh
I will not rest until I win it all.
I'm coming for my 3rd League Championship!
Meanwhile, Thor Rocksinson is found with MjolCaffrey.
He tries to lift the hammer as a last ditch effort,
but he is unable. He remains unworthy.
Thor Rocksinson
Come on! Come on!
MjolCaffrey, I need you.
Now is not the time for games.
We can still save Wakanda!
From out of nowhere, Harrison Butker verse jumps into Earth-415.
Thor Rocksinson
Butker?
What are you doing here?
Harrison Butker
Thor, this is going to sound strange
and it's going to be hard to understand.
But you have to come with me.
Thor Rocksinson
What? Now?
I am in the middle of saving Wakanda, Butker.
Harrison Butker
There is no saving Wakanda, Thor...
The Black Baugh has won.
Thor Rocksinson
How do you know of the Black Baugh?
Harrison Butker
Gah.. I haven't any time to explain.
You're just going to have to trust me.
Thor Rocksinson
Wait.. wait... what are you doing?
Harrison Butker grabs Thor Rocksinson.
Together, they verse jump to another universe.
WEST COAST COUSINS
FOREVER
Episode Fifteen - FantasyMania Round 1
Molly Qerim
Welcome to First Take: FantasyMania Edition!
We are live in studio for playoff coverage of the West Coast Cousins.
Molly Qerim
Joining me on today's episode is Stephen A. Smith, Shannon Sharpe
and special guest Pat McAfee.
Pat, welcome to the show!
Pat McAfee
It is awesome to be here, Molly.
Thank you so much for having me and I am pumped!
It is FantasyMania season and this year is
the most STUPENDOUS FantasyMania in League History!
We are in for a great finale to the season and I personally cannot wait.
Molly Qerim
Let's not waste anymore time then and take a look
at our six competitors.
[1] #7tormsComing (10-4)
[2] Reunited (9-5)
[3] National TEs Day (8-6)
[4] Dollar Discount Team (8-6)
[5] Alex's Awesome Team (8-6)
[6] DB University (8-6)
Wow, the six best Fantasy Managers of the 2023 season.
Year 15 in the West Coast Cousins.
We've got a lot of great first round matchups,
Peacekeeper vs. Spiderman.
And a rematch of Week 14, the Batman vs. Captain Covfefe.
We'll get into those matchups in a second,
but first let's talk about our picks to win it all this year.
Starting with you Pat, who do you like and why?
Pat McAfee
Alright, boys. Don't come for me in the comments.
But I have a strange feeling that Mr. Hustle, Loyalty and Respect,
I really believe John Seana is going to make a run at this thing!
Stephen A. Smith
Oh, please...
John Seana? Peacekeeper? The same Fantasy Manager that has
averaged 60 points in the last 2 weeks?
The same Fantasy Manager that lost Justin Herbert for the season
and will likely be without Josh Jacobs in Week 15?
You've got to be kidding me, Pat.
Seana is trending in the wrong direction.
Pat McAfee
No, no, hear me out.
I just have a weird gut feeling.
He may have averaged only 60 points in the last 2 weeks,
but he is still the League's leader in points.
Stephen A. Smith
That don't mean a damn thing in the playoffs.
He has shown me nothing in the last 2 weeks that would lead me
to believe that he has a legitimate shot at winning this thing.
If you had asked me maybe 3-4 weeks ago, then maybe.
But come on now, I thought you were going to give me a serious take.
Pat McAfee
Look, on paper, Seana looks like he's done.
But don't sleep on that kid, Sam Howell.
I just have a sneaking suspicion that Seana is going to make a run.
I'm not saying he's going to win it all, because honestly, I like Alex's Team.
If we're just looking at roster's I like the Batman here.
Stephen A. Smith
Okay, so you don't even believe your own take?
Are you taking Seana or are you taking Alex's Team?
Pat McAfee
I'm taking Alex's Team, but I like Peacekeeper making a run
and surprising a few folks, that's all I'm saying.
Stephen A. Smith
Oh, come on. Do we all get two picks, Molly?
Molly Qerim
You can have as many picks as you like.
Stephen A. Smith
Well I don't need two picks.
Because it's really quite simple.
#7tormsComing is walking away with the 2023 League Championship.
The Baugh has the best record, he has the first round bye.
Dak Prescott is playing at an MVP level.
Combine that with CeeDee Lamb, Travis Etienne, Breece Hall
and you are looking at a Championship caliber team right there.
The Circle of Champions remains intact and you're looking at a
new member of the 3x League Champions club.
My pick is the People's Champion, The Baugh. Plain and simple.
Shannon Sharpe
Alright, I'm not mad at the pick, Stephen A.
It's a safe pick, but I like it.
For my pick, this year, I'm taking Dollar Discount.
Captain Covfefe, winning his 4th League Championship.
Tying the UC Davis Aggies and reigniting the GOAT conversation.
Stephen A. Smith
Okay, so you're saying I'm taking the safe pick,
when you're picking last season's runner up?
Dollar Discount, who played in the Championship game just a season ago?
Shannon Sharpe
I think he's playing the best right now, Stephen A.
DJ Moore, Alvin Kamara, Lamar Jackson.
This team can easily put up over 100 points any given week.
Molly Qerim
No love for Reunited and DBU on this panel, huh?
Shannon Sharpe
Hey, Reunited has had a hell of a regular season.
In my opinion, he has had the best regular season
and up until a few weeks ago, he was the team to beat.
But the loss of Joe Burrow, Ja'Marr Chase taking a hit because of it.
I find it hard to believe that Vinpool is going to win it all.
Not to say it's not possible, because Stafford is playing well.
And if Raheem Mostert and DK Metcalf can get going,
Reunited could very well make a run.
I just don't believe his team is firing at all cylinders right now.
Stephen A. Smith
And as far as DBU goes, he's just a big unknown.
Making his FantasyMania debut, we just don't know what to expect.
Will the undergraduate be able to play on the big stage?
We're going to find out rather quickly if this kid has what it takes.
Molly Qerim
Alright, so let's get to the Round 1 matchups.
Let's stay on DBU vs. National TEs Day.
Pat, it sounds like you're picking Peacekeeper.
Pat McAfee
You're damn right I am.
I really think Sam Howell might be an upgrade over Justin Herbert.
The way Justin had been playing the last few weeks,
Howell very well could be a blessing in disguise.
But it's going to depend on Mike Evans, Brandon Aiyuk, George Kittle.
D'Andre Swift. All of these guys have gotten hot at various points in the season.
They're gonna need to show up on Sunday if Tightends Day wants to make it back to the Finals.
The last two times TEs Day was in the playoffs,
he made it to the Championship Game. I think he can do it again.
Stephen A. Smith
I'm taking DBU on Sunday.
DBU may lack experience and have the lowest points
total of the remaining Fantasy Managers,
but Deebo Samuel, Josh Allen, Zay Flowers.
These guys have been playing lights out.
TEs Day only won by 0.62 points in Week 9 and
that was against a much weaker DBU team.
Christopher Parker finds a way to get it done on Sunday.
Shannon Sharpe
I'm going to have to go with Stephen A. on this one.
The only thing that gives me a little pause, is the health of Tyreek Hill.
If he's able to go, then Seana is in serious trouble.
But if not, this might be a close one.
I'm taking DBU 95.55 - 90.84.
Molly Qerim
A great first round matchup, but we can't forget about
Dollar Discount vs. Alex's Team.
These two just played last week, with Dollar Discount winning 111.14 - 99.60.
But they will run it back on Sunday.
On paper, both teams are really close and this could be a nailbiter.
Who advances to the second round?
Shannon Sharpe
I've already chosen Dollar Discount to win it all.
He comes out on top on Sunday.
Pat McAfee
I'm sticking with my pick, Alex's Team.
I think he wins the rubber match.
Molly Qerim
That's right, the season series is tied 1-1.
With Alex's Team squeaking out a win 117.86-117.78 in Week 3.
An extremely narrow win. These two have been battling it out all season.
What about you, Stephen A. who wins on Sunday?
Stephen A. Smith
I like Dollar Discount.
Captain Covfefe is playing at a high level and peaking at the right time.
I think we're gonna see a 2011 FantasyMania rematch
between Dollar Discount and #7tormsComing.
Captain Covfefe wins against Alex's Team.
Molly Qerim
Alright, we're gonna take a quick commercial break.
But don't go anywhere.
When we return, we're talking about the NBA.
With an In-Season Tournament win, is LeBron officially the greatest of all time?
You don't want to miss this.
Because after the break, we have rumors of Michael Jordan
coming out of retirement to chase an NBA Cup win.
*Commercial*
*Commercial*
We return to the Meta headquarters,
where Christopher Parker prepares to shut down Metatron.
Let's do this!
Spiderman
Jaylen, I'm in...
But... something doesn't feel right.
I think someone is watching me.
Jaylen Warren
That's just the playoff nerves.
Don't worry, you got this!
Spiderman
Wait... Jaylen!
The office! It's disappearing!
Mysterio
Oh, Christopher.
You are way too predictable, kid.
Spiderman
What? Who are you?
How do you know who I am?
Mysterio unveils himself as Quentin Beck
Mysterio
Ta-da! I see all, Parker.
The moment you told Mark that the Spiderman would come for him,
I knew it was you.
I tailed you after you left Meta.
And sure enough, I found out who you were.
All I had to do after that, is prepare.
Prepare for your eventual return to the offices.
And I've got to say, these QB1 Glasses... they're pretty awesome.
Mysterio
How could you let something so powerful fall out of your hands?
You can't be trusted with a weapon like this.
You can't be trusted to do anything.
Spiderman
I'm going to stop you, Beck.
I'm stopping Metatron before it gets out of hand.
Earth-62775
Spiderman-62775
Dillon, I'm inside the Meta offices,
but something is different.
Something's happening...
Mysterio-62775 appears.
Mysterio-62775
Oh, Chris.
You are way too predictable.
Spiderman-62775
Who are you?
How do you know who I am?
Mysterio-62775
Let's not stand by formalities here, Mr. Parker.
You take off your mask.
And I'll take off mine.
We can play with our cards facing up here.
Spiderman-62775
Alright.
Now show yourself.
Mysterio-62775 removes his helmet, revealing himself as John Seana.
Spiderman-62775
Seana...
Mysterio-62775
That's right.I...
Mysterio-415
...am Mysterio!
Mysterio-62775
And I will put an end to this run of yours.
In one week's time, Metatron will launch whether you like it or not!
Spiderman-415
Listen to me! It's not safe, Beck.
With all of that information, Zuckberg will be too powerful.
If you launch Metatron, there is no stopping it.
Mysterio-415
Stopping it?
Who said anything about stopping it?
Enough talk, Parker.
It's time to see what you're made of.
I've seen your tricks, but you haven't seen mine.
I like to call this one the...
Mysterio-62775
...you can't see me!
Mysterio disappears into thin air!
Spiderman-62775
Dillon! Mysterio just disappeared!
I can't see him...
AJ Dillon
It's illusion tech, Chris!
He's still there, you just have to find him and beat him!
You got this.
Spiderman-62775
I'm gonna need your help, AJ.
We have to beat Mysterio and we have to shut down Metatron!
*Commercial*
Kang the Conqueror
Who on earth has the vision to map a new frontier?
...I do.
Be all that you can be.
*Commercial*
Mark Andrews
Let's go.
Tier time ends in 60 minutes.
60 minutes and they begin count.
60 minutes to get over that wall and as far away from here as possible.
Andrews unscrews the toilet seat in his cell.
Mark Andrews
Come on! One by one... out of my cell.
Mark Andrews, Lalo Salamanca, Kenneth Bell,
Chris Olave, Peacekeeper, and Captain Covfefe
make their way out of Andrews' cell.
Kenneth Bell
Come on! Come on!
Let's go! How are we doing on time?
Mark Andrews
Not good. We're already 5 minutes behind.
Let's pick it up!
Back inside Fox River, we find another inmate, Ignacio Varga,
approaching Adrian Toomes.
Ignacio Varga
Toomes.
I've been watching Lalo like you asked me to.
Adrian Toomes
Yeah? Did you find anything?
Ignacio Varga
Well... Lalo and his new buddies.
They're escaping!
Adrian Toomes
What? Now?
Ignacio Varga
I saw them huddled around Andrews' cell.
I checked inside and now they're gone.
Adrian Toomes
Well let's go find them.
With Mark Andrews leading the way,
the rest of the crew follow closely behind.
The crew makes their way into the infirmary
and tear down the barred windows.
The lights turn on as the prison alarm goes off.
Chris Olave
They sounded the alarm!
They know...
Mark Andrews
Come on! Go! Go!
The inmates crawl over the wiring, one by one.
Guards
There they are!
The guards make it to the wall, but it's too late.
The prisoners have escaped!
Mark Andrews
It's not much further now.
Another half mile and we'll be at the airstrip.
Chris Olave
Uhh... guys.
We have a problem!
Captain Covfefe looks up to find Adrian Toomes
a/k/a the Vulture, flying in the air.
Earth-1989
Chris Olave-1989
Uhh... guys.
We have a problem....
Tai Rogers-1989
You don't want to do this, Batman.
I'm on your side.
I'm not the enemy here.
Batman-1989
We'll see about that.
Tai Rogers-1989
Hear me out.
My fight isn't with you.
I didn't do what they're accusing me of.
I'm innocent.
Batman-1989
Do what you're about to and you won't be.
Turn yourself in, Captain Covfefe.
Tai Rogers-1989
I can't do that...
Batman-1989
Then we have a problem.
You are the enemy and I'm putting an end to your season. Tonight.
