Ric Flair Takes Tackle From UFC's Michael Chandler ... At 74 Years Old!!!
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Ric Flair wasn't saying "WOOOO" after his recent run-in with Michael Chandler ... it was more like "OWWWW," 'cause the WWE legend was straight-up tackled to the ground!!
Naitch and the UFC star had an "altercation" at a bar recently ... and the footage of their wild trash-talkin' session that turned violent quickly spread on social media.
Of course, many rightfully suspected there wasn't any real bad blood between the two -- after all, they've starred in commercials for Car Shield in the past ... and actually have another spot dropping next week.
But we reached out to Chandler about the whole thing ... and he explained what exactly went down.
"It was a work," the lightweight contender told TMZ Sports. "Ric was teaching me the art."
Regardless, it's still just as funny to see the two get in full character for the clip ... with 74-year-old Flair showing he's still just as good with his lip service, and 37-year-old Chandler slapping him and doing a double leg takedown.
Chandler's expected to take on Conor McGregor at some point in 2024 ... so who better than the Nature Boy to get him ready for that fight!!
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Alan Ruck Es demandado por el choque contra una pizzería
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La estrella de "Sucesión" Alan Ruck podría estar en problemas con la policía por el accidente de su carro contra una pizzería, ya que está siendo arrastrado a los tribunales por uno de los conductores que estuvo en el incidente.
Según una demanda obtenida por TMZ, Horacio Vela dice que estaba parado en una luz roja en la intersección de Hollywood Blvd y La Brea Ave la noche de Halloween. Vela dice que Ruck estaba esperando detrás de él en su camioneta Rivian 2023.
Sin previo aviso, Vela dice que Ruck se estrelló contra la parte trasera de su Hyundai, mientras el semáforo todavía estaba en rojo, empujándolo hacia el tráfico en sentido contrario y provocando que Vela chocara con otro vehículo.
Como informamos, el vehículo de Ruck continuó acelerando hasta chocar contra la pizzería de Raffalo y causar significativos daños.
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Vela dice que sufrió, "lesiones graves y daños" como resultado del accidente y que fue llevado inmediatamente al hospital en ambulancia para ser revisado.
Aunque no especifica, el demandante también afirma que el accidente le causó "daños a la propiedad, costos en atención médica en el pasado y el futuro, dolor, angustia mental, angustia emocional y otros daños consecuentes".
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El video del accidente muestra cómo el Rivian de Ruck acelera sin previo aviso mientras estaba detenido en un semáforo en rojo. La policía dice que el actor no estaba bajo la influencia de ninguna droga o alcohol y tilda todo el asunto de accidente.
Nos encontramos con Ruck después del accidente, pero no dijo mucho.
Nos pusimos en contacto con su equipo para hablar sobre la demanda, pero hasta ahora no hemos tenido respuesta.
Alan Ruck Sued for Pizza Shop Truck Crash
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"Succession" star Alan Ruck might be out of the woods with cops for his pizza shop truck crash, but he's being dragged to court by the driver of one of the vehicles he collided with before driving through a building.
According to a lawsuit, obtained by TMZ, Horacio Vela says he was stopped at a red light at the intersection of Hollywood Blvd and La Brea Ave Halloween night. Vela claims Ruck was waiting directly behind him in his 2023 Rivian truck in the line of traffic.
Without warning, Vela says Ruck slammed into the back of his Hyundai while the light was still red, pushing him into oncoming traffic and causing Vela to collide with another vehicle.
As we reported ... Ruck's vehicle continued on, slamming into Raffalo's pizza and causing significant damage.
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Vela says he suffered, "severe injuries and damages" as a result of the crash ... and was immediately taken to the hospital by ambulance to get checked out.
While he doesn't get specific ... Vela also states the crash left him with "property damage, costs of past and future medical care, pain and suffering, mental anguish, emotional distress, and other consequential damages."
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Video from the crash showed Ruck's Rivian accelerate without warning while it was stopped at a red light, cops say he was not under the influence of any drugs or alcohol ... and chalked the whole thing up to an accident.
We got Ruck out following the crash, but he didn't say much.
We reached out to Ruck's team about the lawsuit ... so far, no word back.
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El juego del calamar: El desafío Se revela al ganador de $4.560.000
El mayor premio de un reality de televisión de $4,560,000 dólares fue a parar a las manos de su ganador, con la coronación oficial de "El juego del calamar: El Desafío".
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Millones de personas siguieron en streaming la adaptación a la vida real del popular programa de Netflix y todo llegó a su fin el miércoles cuando los 3 finalistas se disputaron el primer lugar. Los concursantes fueron agasajados con un banquete en su dormitorio -compuesto por filetes- antes de que se revelara que solo 2 pasarían al juego final.
Desde ahí, Mai Whelan (jugador 287), Sam Lantz (jugador 016) y Phill Cain (jugador 451) quedaron reducidos a dos en un juego de azar. Este consistía en elegir un botón: el verde significaba que podían elegir a otro jugador para ir a la final, el rojo que quedaban eliminados y el gris era neutral. Mai consiguió el gris y Sam el rojo, por lo que pasó Phil.
En la partida final, Mai y Phil jugaron a "Piedra, papel o tijera". Cada vez que un jugador ganaba una ronda, tenía que seleccionar una llave de una caja con varias de ellas e intentar abrir una cerradura
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Después de una docena de rondas, Mai, de 55 años e inmigrante de Virginia eligió la llave ganadora, pudo abrir la caja fuerte y llevarse a casa el premio de $4,560,000.
Por cierto, al igual que en la primera temporada de "El juego del calamar", esta primera temporada del reality show también terminó con un teaser para una 2ª temporada. Esto, a pesar de las recientes demandas de los concursantes que dicen que las condiciones en el programa fueron brutales ... así que permanezcan muy atentos.
'Squid Game: The Challenge' $4,560,000 Winner Revealed
Reality TV's biggest prize of $4,560,000 has officially been won ... as the winner of "Squid Game: The Challenge" was crowned.
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Millions streamed the real-life game show adaption of the extremely popular Netflix show, and Wednesday night it all came to an end as the final 3 became one single champion. The three remaining contestants were all treated to a feast in their dorm -- consisting of steak -- before it was revealed only 2 of them would move on to the final game.
From there, the remaining 3 Mai Whelan (player 287), Sam Lantz (player 016), and Phill Cain (player 451) were narrowed to two in a game of chance where players selected a button to press ... green meant they got to choose one other player to bring to the final, red meant they were eliminated and grey was neutral. Mai got grey and Sam chose red which meant Phil and Mai moved on.
In the final game, Mai and Phil played "Rock, Paper, Scissors." Every time a player won the round, they'd select a single key from a box of several and attempt to open a lock.
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After about a dozen rounds ... 55-year-old Mai, an immigration adjudicator from Virginia picked the winning key, opening the safe and taking home the $4,560,000 prize.
BTW -- much like the first season of "Squid Game" -- the first season of the reality show also ended with a teaser for a 2nd season, despite recent lawsuits from contestants who say the conditions on the show were brutal ... so stay tuned.
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TRAVIS KELCE GAME-WORN JERSEY SELLS FOR $37K ... Taylor Swift Effect?!?
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Travis Kelce is no stranger to breaking records on the field, and now he's doing so off as well ... with a game-used jersey auctioning off for a hefty price.
The jersey, worn by Travis in the Chiefs 2019 victory against the Los Angeles Chargers in Mexico City, and a game in which TK scored a TD just went for an eye-watering $37K on Goldin Auctions. The sale marks an all-time record for a Travis game-used item for the auction house.
Auction owner, Ken Goldin, tells us, "This is an all-time record for a Travis Kelce game-used item. He has always been popular but the success of the Chiefs, as well as the publicity he's gotten around his relationship with Taylor Swift, has added to his popularity and awareness among collectors."
Ken's clearly stating the obvious, though ... as the frenzy surrounding his romance with Taylor has been like nothing we've seen before. Not all NFL fans have been happy with Swift's presence at the games, stating she's been a distraction ... especially during broadcasts.
However, as Taylor explained in her TIME Magazine profile after being named Person of the Year, she's merely there to "support Travis" ... and doesn't care about the attention from fans.
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La camiseta usada de Travis Kelce se vende por 37.000 dólares en plena fiebre por Taylor Swift
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Travis Kelce no es ajeno a romper récords en el campo y ahora lo está haciendo fuera, ya que una camiseta usada se subastó por un precio considerable.
La camiseta usada por Travis en 2019 durante la victoria contra los Chargers de Los Ángeles es el objeto en cuestión. La suma alcanzó los $37K en Goldin subastas. La venta marca un récord histórico para un Travis en el mundo de las subastas.
El propietario de la subasta, Ken Goldin, nos dice que está casi seguro de que la publicidad en torno a la relación de Kelce con Taylor Swift ha aumentado su popularidad entre los coleccionistas.
Ken está diciendo algo bastante obvio, sin embargo, el frenesí que rodea su romance con Taylor no ha sido como nada que hayamos visto antes. No todos los fans de la NFL han estado contentos con la presencia de Swift en los juegos, afirmando que ha sido una distracción, especialmente durante las transmisiones.
Sin embargo, tal como Taylor explicó en su perfil de la revista TIME después de ser nombrada Persona del Año, ella simplemente está allí para "apoyar a Travis" y no le importa la atención de los fans.
Candace Parker planea volver a la WNBA
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La carrera de Candace Parker en la WNBA no ha terminado todavía. La superestrella le dice a TMZ Sports que tiene planes de volver a la cancha la próxima temporada si todo sale bien.
Por supuesto, hubo preguntas sobre su futuro en el baloncesto después de que la alero de 6 pies y 4 pulgadas se viera obligada a perderse la victoria de las Aces en las Finales de la WNBA, así como gran parte de la temporada 2023, mientras luchaba contra una lesión en el pie. Sin embargo, cuando la vimos en Los Ángeles esta semana no parecía alguien dispuesta a colgar las zapatillas todavía.
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"Estoy sana", nos dijo, "y quiero jugar".
Parker dijo que el proceso de recuperación de su lesión en el pie va bien.
En cuanto al número de temporadas que le quedan a la jugadora de 37 años si su cuerpo vuelve a estar en forma... dice que no está muy segura.
La leyenda de los Tennessee Volunteers también dio un consejo para todas las jugadoras de baloncesto universitario que están en medio de la lucrativa era NIL, diciendo simplemente: "¡Consigue ese dinero!"
Candace Parker I'm Coming Back To The WNBA ... If I'm Healthy
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Candace Parker's WNBA career ain't over just yet ... the superstar hooper tells TMZ Sports she's got plans to return to the hardwood next season -- if she's healthy.
Of course, there were questions about her basketball future after the 6-foot-4 forward was forced to miss the Aces' WNBA Finals win -- as well as a large portion of the 2023 season -- while battling a foot injury.
However, when we got her out in Los Angeles this week ... she sure didn't seem like someone ready to hang up her sneakers just yet.
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"If I'm healthy," she told us, "I want to play."
Right now, Parker said the recovery process from her foot injury is going well.
When it comes to how many seasons the 37-year-old might have left in her if her body gets back into playing shape ... she says she isn't quite sure.
The Tennessee Volunteers legend also gave out a tip for all the female college hoopers who are in the midst of the lucrative NIL era ... saying simply, "Get that money!!!"
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Actor de "Mi Pobre Angelito" se opera de cáncer
Ken Hudson Campbell, que interpretó a Papá Noel en "Mi pobre Angelito", espera un milagro navideño luego de poner en marcha un GoFundMe para pedir ayuda tras su reciente diagnóstico de cáncer.
Campbell —que también ha aparecido en otros clásicos queridos durante sus 35 años de carrera como "El día de la marmota" y "Armageddon"— fue diagnosticado a finales de octubre después de que un tumor "elusivamente creciera en la parte inferior de su boca y comenzara a invadir sus dientes".
La declaración en el GoFundMe dice que está programada una cirugía de 10 horas para extirpar el tumor el jueves, procedimiento que también eliminará una gran parte de su mandíbula.
Además, se someterá a cirugía reconstructiva y rondas de radiación y quimioterapia y tendrá un largo período de recuperación de 6 meses.
Desafortunadamente, Ken perdió su seguro de salud SAG-AFTRA en enero de 2022 tras la pandemia y aunque ha encontrado un nuevo seguro, todavía se prevén importantes gastos de bolsillo, de ahí el GFM.
Al momento de escribir esto, ha alcanzado un poco más de $58K de su objetivo de $100K.
La declaración hace hincapié en que la cirugía podría afectar a su empleabilidad futura, añadiendo: "Pedimos tu ayuda para que Kenny pueda aprovechar el tiempo que le queda para recuperar la salud y pasar más tiempo con su familia y amigos".
'HOME ALONE' ACTOR Ken Hudson Campbell Set For Cancer Surgery STARTS GOFUNDME OVER SKY-HIGH COSTS
Ken Hudson Campbell -- who played Santa in "Home Alone" -- is hoping for a Christmas miracle ... after kickstarting a GoFundMe for help after his recent cancer diagnosis.
Campbell -- who's also appeared in other beloved classics such as "Groundhog Day" and "Armageddon" during his 35-year career span -- was diagnosed in late Oct after a tumor "elusively grew on the bottom of his mouth and began encroaching on his teeth."
The statement on the GoFundMe says he's scheduled for a 10-hour surgery to remove the tumor Thursday ... which will also remove a large part of his jawbone.
Additionally, he'll undergo reconstructive surgery and rounds of radiation and chemo ... with a lengthy 6-month recovery period.
Unfortunately, Ken lost his SAG-AFTRA health insurance in Jan 2022 following the pandemic ... and even though he's found new insurance, substantial out-of-pocket costs are still anticipated -- hence the GFM.
At the time of writing, it has reached a little over $58K of its $100K goal.
The statement emphasizes the surgery could affect his future employability ... adding: "We're asking for your help so that Kenny can use the time ahead to return to health, and spend more time with family & friends."
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50 Cent Dona $$$ para documental sobre Diddy Dedicado a víctimas de agresiones sexuales
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50 Cent se está preparando para lanzar un documental sobre Diddy y su reciente drama, pero el dinero que se obtenga del proyecto será para apoyar una buena causa.
El próximo documental del rapero de "Get Rich Or Die Tryin" busca poner de relieve las diversas acusaciones en contra de Diddy que han surgido en las últimas semanas y el miércoles el rapero anunció que los beneficios se destinarán a la caridad.
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Un representante de 50 Cent y G-Unit Film and Television confirmó a TMZ Hip Hop que el documental está actualmente en desarrollo y que todos los ingresos de G-Unit Film & Television provenientes del filme se destinarán a las víctimas de agresión sexual y violación.
Para acompañar el anuncio, 50 compartió un nuevo clip de la entrevista con el ex artista de Bad Boy Mark Curry, en donde el rapero de "Bad Boy 4 Life" afirma que Diddy solía organizar fiestas y servir alcohol y píldoras en las bebidas de las mujeres presentes.
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50 también lanzó algunos golpes contra su otro enemigo Rick Ross en un trailer, al usar su polémica canción "U.O.E.N.O.", cuya letra habla sobre deslizar éxtasis (molly) en las copas de champán de las mujeres cuando no están mirando.
Diddy no está dejando pasar todas estas acusaciones en su contra sin dar la pelea. Más temprano este miércoles, dijo que "ya era suficiente" y negó todas las denuncias como un intento por robarle dinero. Esto, en respuesta a una nueva demanda en su contra.
50 aún no ha fijado la fecha de lanzamiento de su documental, pero ha estado publicando sobre Diddy mucho últimamente, así que tienen que imaginarse que es una prioridad.
50 Cent Donating $$$ from Diddy Doc To Victims of Sexual Assault
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50 Cent is getting ready to roll out a documentary on Diddy and his recent drama, but the money made from the project is slated to benefit a good cause.
The "Get Rich Or Die Tryin'" rapper's upcoming documentary plans to highlight the many accusations hurled Diddy's way in the past few weeks -- and he announced on Wednesday that the profits are going to charity.
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A rep for 50 Cent and G-Unit Film and Television confirmed to TMZ Hip Hop that this documentary is currently in development and all G-Unit Film & Television proceeds from this Documentary will go to victims of Sexual Assault and Rape.
To accompany the announcement, 50 shared a new interview clip featuring former Bad Boy artist Mark Curry ... where the "Bad Boy 4 Life" rapper claimed Diddy used to host parties and give spiked bottles and pills to the women in attendance.
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50 also threw sly shots at his other foe Rick Ross in his teaser trailer ... by using Rozay's controversial "U.O.E.N.O." lyrics about slipping females molly in their champagne when they weren't looking.
Diddy isn't letting all this smut go to his name without a fight ... earlier today, he emphasized "enough is enough" and denied all the allegations as a money grab as a response to yet another lawsuit.
50 has yet to set a release date for the doc, but he's been posting about Diddy a lot lately, so you gotta imagine it's top of mind.
We covered it all on the latest episode of The TMZ Podcast, available on all podcast platforms.
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Desean Jackson Unsatisfied With Career Earnings ... 'F*** The NFL'
Recently retired Philadelphia Eagles star Desean Jackson made more than $91 million over the course of his career, but he says his financial ambitions are much greater than that ... revealing he wants to be on the same level as Magic Johnson.
The 37-year-old former wideout did a sit-down with Adam22 on the "No Jumper" podcast this week after signing a one-day contract to end his career with the Birds ... and he revealed while he's grateful for the amount of cash he made throughout his career, he understands those paychecks are no longer coming.
"The hustler I am, I ain't satisfied with the money I made in the NFL," D-Jack said. "I would meet you today, and you wouldn't even think I made 100 plus million in NFL. Because guess what? That money right there, that's going to make my future be cool for my kids."
"But right now, I still need bread, so I'm out here getting all type of stuff, going private equity, real estate ... S***, f*** the NFL. That s*** was cool, but what's next? I'm trying to go touch some Magic Johnson-type s***."
Of course, Magic has made a name for himself off the court ... investing in, among other successful businesses, the Los Angeles Dodgers and Sparks and Washington Commanders. His net worth has now crossed the billion-dollar mark.
Jackson went on to explain he is trying to build a bigger empire than just being good at catching footballs ... and based off his delivery, he's hellbent on making it happen.
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Shaun White Buys Youth Action Sports Camp ... w/ 76ers, Devils Owners
Shaun White grew up shredding the half pipe at a youth action sports camp in Oregon ... a time that had such a profound impact on the 3x Olympic gold medalist, he just teamed up with Philadelphia 76ers and NJ Devils owners Josh Harris and David Blitzer to buy the camp!
Talk about coming full circle.
We Are Camp, founded in the late '80s, is located in Ft. Hood, Oregon, a kick-ass skiing and snowboarding spot about 75 miles east of Portland. They offer a bunch of different activities in addition to snow sports, including mountain biking and skateboarding.
“As a kid, I was so thrilled to spend every summer going up to Windells and High Cascade Snowboard Camp,” White said, reminiscing on his many family vacations to the 28-acre campgrounds.
“Those were some of my fondest memories. I would snowboard the best park and halfpipe in the morning and then the afternoons would be filled with skateboarding, trampolines, and mountain biking, it was epic!"
Shaun, of course, went on to become the greatest snowboarder of all time... affording him the connections and opportunity to partner with Harris and Blitzer.
"I’m honored to officially partner with We Are Camp along with Josh and David. I’m excited to step in and help elevate a place that’s so special to me, so come June, you’ll know where to find me!”
Sources tell us the camp was valued at around $10 million!
A lot of money ... but Josh Harris and David Blitzer are incredibly successful. In addition to the Sixers and Devils, they own the Prudential Center arena in New Jersey.
Harris, who has a net worth of nearly $8 billion according to Forbes, recently teamed up with Magic Johnson to buy the Washington Commanders.
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La leyenda de la FSU LeRoy Butler dice que los Seminoles deben abandonar la ACC
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LeRoy Butler dice que Florida State necesita hacer las maletas y salir del infierno de la ACC, diciendole a TMZ Sports que cree que la debilidad percibida de la conferencia es una gran razón por la que el comité del College Football Playoff le dio a los Seminoles la bota el domingo.
"Vamos a tener que irnos", dijo Butler, quien fuera estrella de la FSU desde 1987 hasta 1989. "Tenemos que salir de la ACC. Si queremos ganar un campeonato nacional, tenemos que irnos".
FSU —que acaba de completar una temporada de 13-0 el sábado— fue considerado por muchos como uno de los cuatro mejores equipos del país, pero cuando llegó el momento de elegir a los cuatro equipos que jugarán por el campeonato nacional de este año, el comité de CFP le dio el visto bueno a un equipo de Alabama con una derrota sobre los Seminoles.
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Cuando hablamos con Butler sobre el desaire unas 24 horas después de que ocurriera, estaba furioso, diciendo que cree que el comité le "robó" a su ex equipo.
Luego, nos dijo que la afiliación de la conferencia de FSU tendrá que cambiar con el fin de evitar este tipo de situaciones en el futuro.
"Seamos honestos, no creen que la ACC sea una buena conferencia", dijo Butler, antes de añadir: "Te apuesto a que he recibido 50 llamadas de gente diciendo 'Tío, tienes que salir de la ACC'".
"Esto no es baloncesto. El fútbol trae el dinero".
Happy 55th birthday to former FSU star LeRoy Butler! Born July 19, 1968, Butler is known as the executor of the “puntrooskie” and originator of the “Lambeau Leap”. A Consensus All-American as a senior in 1989, Butler finished his FSU career with nine interceptions and two TDs. pic.twitter.com/2WgGFGEkKS
— FSU History (@ThisDayFSU) July 19, 2023 @ThisDayFSU
Aunque Butler no dijo dónde le gustaría que terminara su alma mater, parece bastante claro que es la SEC.
"La SEC está en el cerebro de todos... que un equipo de una derrota es mejor que un equipo de 13-0".
En cualquier caso, Butler sigue creyendo que sus Noles deberían haber llegado a la final a cuatro y nos dice que su nuevo apodo para la CFP es simplemente "Playoffs de Fraude Certificado".