The Loyal Sons

Welcome back to The Loyal Sons Show (@TheLoyalSons): a safe, sun-shiny place for your Pitt athletics fix. Brought to you by Rendine Consulting. 0:38 - 18:27 - Recruitment Update. Pitt landed four much-needed hogs for the O-line. Plus how we flipped a receiver from The U, and an update on Coach Narduzzi’’s white whale, Hykeem Williams. 18:33 - 35:13 - The ACC & Realignment. A few weeks removed from the Big Ten’s part-shattering expansion, we let the dust settle, take a deep breath, and assess the realignment landscape and what it means for our Panthers. Featuring our wish list for potential ACC additions. 35:19 - 1:07:42 - Karlo Zovko. From WPIAL Insider to Assistant Director of Player Personnel, Karlo takes us on his journey from high school sports king-maker to Pitt’s Recruiting Department. We cover the role of social media in the recruitment process, his time with he legendary Coach Junko, and decoding Pat Signal emoji’s. 1:07:47 - 2:05:46 - Chris Peak. The foremost Pitt Sports journalist in the city stops by and we cover it all: his career, expectations for the 2022 Season, our chances with Hykeem, rumors of blue blood interest in Kenny Minchey, realignment, uniforms, growing the brand in the city, Pitt’s greatest heartbreaks, and much more. Hail, Loyal Sons of Pittsburgh.

Welcome back to The Loyal Sons Show (@TheLoyalSons): a safe, sun-shiny place for your Pitt athletics fix. Brought to you by Rendine Consulting.

• 0:52 - 23:14 - Dior Johnson & Pitt Basketball. Leading off the show with good news about Pitt Basketball??
• 23:19 - 49:51 - Football Recruitment Update. With two Official Visit weekends in the books, Pitt is up to 13 commitments for the 2023 recruitment class. We debate the quality of the class so far, and whether it’s lived up to the post-ACC Championship expectations.
• 49:57 - 1:20:17 - Narduzzi’s Recruitment History. With the mood around recruitment getting testy among Pitt faithful, we take a look back at every one of Pat Narduzzi’s recruiting classes to offer some perspective on how much stars and ratings really matter (they ~do not~).
• 1:22:35 - 1:52:46 - Cal Adomitis. There’s a lot we didn’t know about post-draft Free Agency, Rookie minicamp, and making an NFL squad. We also talk Cal’s new city and plans for his first NFL paycheck. This is a big one if you’re a fan of Ohio-based food-and-beverage brands. Stay tuned after the outro for some bonus content.

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• 0:53 - 20:12 - The Jordan Addison Saga Concludes. After a month of drama and intrigue, Pitt’s best player is moving on to USC to be the highest paid non-Head Coach in the locker room. We assess how we got here, the current state of the WR Room, and how this impacts our outlook on the 2022 Season.
• 20:19 - 44:01 - Catharsis. It’s time to move on from Addison and get mad about something else. So we grabbed a random Top 20 QBs list that 247 Sports tweeted out and complained about it for like 20 minutes. This is the closest as we’ll get to a full FBS 2022 Preview.
• 44:08 - 58:43 - Pitt Basketball. In the shadow of the football program, Capel & Co. have been quietly accumulating a potentially competent team. The Loyal Sons break down every transfer and commit Pitt has brought on in the last few weeks, and our (supremely cautious) optimism for 2022.
• 58:50 - 1:28:23 - John Morgan III. The Trap Walker himself stops by the show to discuss the upcoming season, his clothing brand, the underclassmen that have surprised him most, and the merits of conference championship rings vs. attendance trophies

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• 0:53 - 24:33 - Pittsburgh Steelers Quarterback Kenny Pickett. Doesn’t that have a nice ring to it? All of our wildest dreams came true Thursday night when the Steelers took our sweet prince 20th overall in the 2022 NFL Draft. Listen to The Loyal Sons relive the greatest single moment of their collective lives.
• 25:38 - 1:05:24 - The Jordan Addison Saga. Because Pitt can’t have nice things: the unfolding drama surrounding Jordan Addison’s entry into the transfer portal, alleged tampering by USC, and the implications of the NCAA’s lawless approach to NIL on the future of Pitt and the game of college football.
• 1:05:55 - 1:29:44 - Brandon Hill. All-ACC Safety Brandon Hill stops by the show to discuss his rise from 3-star prospect to Jim Thorpe Award semifinalist, getting revenge on the team he grew up watching, targeting, and loyalty.

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• 0:40 - 19:34 - A long overdue Attendance State bashing. Plus, Bub Means & Jahsear Whittington commitments
• 19:40 - 42:00 - Jahsear Whittington. Pitt's first commit in the class of '24 joins us to talk about why he chose Pitt, relationships with coaches, where he gets his inspiration, and more.
• 42:07 - 1:00:35 - Our draft (not Mt. Washington, this is totally different) predicting the sights and sounds of ESPN's production after the selection of Kenny Pickett in Thursday's NFL draft. (Hint: They will talk about his hand size)
• 1:00:42 - 1:34:21 - Donny Chedrick aka Donny Football. Big Don joins us to preview this year's NFL draft, particularly where we think Kenny will land and who the Steelers will ultimately end up with. Also, brief discussions about chicken wings and Better Call Saul (don't worry, no spoilers).

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Welcome back to The Loyal Sons Show (@TheLoyalSons): a safe, sun-shiny place for your Pitt athletics fix. Brought to you by Rendine Consulting.

• 0:52 - 16:51 - Spring Game. ESPN released a math-based ranking index, and it somehow registered more with Pitt fans than the literal Spring Game.
• 16:58 - 20:53 - NIL Deal Shark Tank. The Sons had some ideas for player NIL deals…that we were too scared to share with Chris. But that doesn’t mean we’re going to deprive you of them.
• 21:00 - 45:51 - Chris Bickell. Pitt Athletics’ top booster and the founder of Alliance412 joins the show to talk about the new NIL company, his commitment and contribution to the program, and what the future holds for Pitt football. An absolute must-listen
• 45:58 - 1:20:59 - Pat Bostick. Mountaineer-slayer, Radio star, and Senior Associate Athletic Director Pat Bostick stops by to talk about the many hats he’s worn for the Panthers, his role in fundraising, and his outlook on the 2022 season.

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Welcome back to The Loyal Sons Show (@TheLoyalSons): a safe, sun-shiny place for your Pitt athletics fix. Brought to you by Rendine Consulting.

• 0:53 - 20:39 - Pitt Basketball Autopsy. After avoiding the topic for months, the Loyal Sons take a dive into the state of Pitt Basketball, how things got this bad, and where to go from here.
• 20:45 - 40:52 - Spring Ball. Pitt Football is off and running with several weeks of practice leading up to the Spring Game. Let’s overreact to some stuff!
• 41:08 - 58:05 - 2022 NFL Combine. We breakdown the performances of Kenny Pickett, Damarri Mathis, and Cal Adomitis at this year’s combine. Plus, which of us would make the best pro prospect based on the only measurable that matters: hand size.
• 58:13 - 1:28:31 - Interview with Cal Adomitis. Pitt Captain and All-American Cal Adomitis joins the show to discuss his NFL Combine experience, the Draft, and what makes for an elite long-snapper.

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Welcome back to The Loyal Sons podcast (@TheLoyalSons): a safe, sun-shiny place for your Pitt athletics fix.

• 0:52 - 7:32 - Peach Bowl Recap. Two weeks ago our 3rd string QB barely lost to a Top 10 team in a game that didn’t matter. Nothing to see here…
• 7:49 - 45:18 - Mt. Washington of Moments. The Loyal Sons draft the top moments of the 2021 Panther Football Season and relive the glory of Pitt’s best campaign in 40 years. Side Quest: when did you realize this was no “same old Pitt”?
• 45:29 - 1:08:34 - Seat Check. A ceremonious end-of-year Seat Check to evaluate the state of Pat Narduzzi’s job, but in a greater sense, the Pitt Football Program as a whole going forward. Featuring: our expressions of gratitude.

Thank you for joining us this season, and stay tuned for more Pitt sports content you won’t want to miss.

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Welcome back to The Loyal Sons podcast (@TheLoyalSons): a safe, sun-shiny place for your Pitt athletics fix.

• 0:52 - 20:17 - Our Christmas List. Remember that 2021 Season wishlist we made in October? NarduzziClaus was good to us this year! We review what we got right in Episode 6 as we take a look back at the historic 2021 football season
• 20:29 - 37:04 - This Week in Pitt News. A massive transfer and the return of the entire Offensive Line has us looking ahead to 2022.
• 37:18 - 46:44 - OC Search. The rumor mill heats up as Pitt seeks out an Offensive Coordinator for 2022.
• 46:58 - 1:03:09 - Michigan State Preview. A look at Pitt’s season finale against #10 Michigan State in the Sugar Bowl in Atlanta, including our first-ever Nick Patti Predictions.

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• 0:52 - 10:40 - Award Season Recap. Four All-Americans, multiple trophies, and one big ol’ Heisman snub.
• 10:51 - 28:59 - Signing Day. As Early Signing Day comes to a close, Coach Narduzzi and Co. put the finishing touches on a small but mighty recruitment class. We analyze the new class, including surprises, disappointments, and our favorite incoming Panthers.
• 29:09 - 35:36 - Transfer Portal. With our 2022 recruitment class filled out, we take a look at any notable holes in Pitt’s upcoming roster and assess potential transfers that can fill them. Featuring: Loyal Sons inside scoops.
• 36:06 - 55:56 - Interview w/ Dayon Hayes. City League legend and impact DE Dayon Hayes stops by the show to discuss the ACC Championship, the Defensive Line Room, and picking Pitt over his dream school.

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• 1:53 - 37:59 - Championship Recap. Oh my God, we actually did it…                                                                                                           Let The Sons take you on a journey through the sights and sounds of that fateful night in Charlotte, including Dylan’s gallant odyssey to rescue the Kenny Pickett cutout from stadium security. We also dive into the game, which feels equally important.
• 38:33 - 50:05 - Mad Online. Outrage poured in from every corner of the football world after Kenny Pickett executed that elderly person at mid-field. Wait, what? He only faked a slide? God, I hate the internet…
• 50:32 - 58:34 - Heisman Watch. Kenny was named a Heisman Finalist, punching his ticket to NYC after pulling off the purest “Heisman Moment” College Football has seen this season. Will it be enough to overcome Bryce Young’s absolute clinic against Georgia? Or hold off Aidan Hutchinson’s late surge? …probably not. But still pretty cool!
• 58:54 - 1:06:16 - A Look Ahead. Our first impressions of the Dec. 30 matchup against Michigan State at the 2021 Sugar Bowl in Atlanta, Georgia.
• 1:06:44 - 1:31:47 - EMERGENCY SEGMENT. We interrupt our regularly-scheduled Wednesday night to discuss Mark Whipple’s sudden(ish[?]) exit from the Pitt program, potential suitors for the Offensive Coordinator opening, and the possibility that we’ve watched Kenny play his last game in Blue & Gold.

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• 0:50 - 25:21 - Syracuse Recap. We are pleased with our performance and satisfied with the outcome. Pitt’s stingy defense and conservative game plan secure a historic 10th regular season win, cost Syracuse’s OC his job, and force the best Sean Tucker tweet of the year.
• 25:36 - 37:46 - Heisman Watch. Bryce Young’s poor performance in the Iron Bowl and CJ Stroud’s loss to Michigan have reopened to door for Kenny Pickett. What needs to happen on Championship Weekend for Kenny to walk away with the hardware on December 11?
• 38:05 - 51:05 - Around the NCAA. An absolutely batshit bonkers weekend+ in college football can’t go unmentioned. Upsets, coaching changes, transfers, and more.
• 51:27 - 1:18:11 - Interview w/ EJ Borghetti. Pitt’s Executive Assistant Athletic Director stops by the show to discuss Pitt’s national recognition, program culture, and turning his internet trolls into allies. Special guest appearance by Conner Borghetti.
• 1:18:36 - 1:57:40 - Interview w/ Conor O’Neill. We speak with the Publisher of Wake Forest’s Rivals site, “Deacons Illustrated”. Conor explains Wake’s delayed RPO and why it works, his expectations for Saturday’s matchup, and how surprised we both are to be here. More importantly, we beg like dogs for him to use his Heisman vote on Kenny Pickett.
• 1:54:54 - 2:11:26 - Predictions. The game we’ve all been waiting for. The Loyal Sons have some ideas for how Pitt can leave Charlotte with a trophy. Please win.

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• 1:20 - 20:31 - Virginia Recap. Your #17 Pitt Panthers are the ACC Coastal champions after a thriller against Brennan Armstrong and the Virginia Cavaliers. Did appearing on The Loyal Sons give Jordan Addison powers? Were we wrong about Vinny Davis? What the hell is targeting? Seriously, someone tell us.
• 20:45 - 25:46 - The SirVocea Dennis Memorial “Nut-Up” Play of the Game. We honor the memory of SirVocea Dennis by awarding the ballsiest play of the game.
• 26:02 - 49:25 - Mt Washington. In honor of James Franklin’s extension, we debate the Mt. Washington of “People Pitt Fans Hate”. Turns out we’re a pretty odious fanbase…
• 49:42 - 49:49 - Pitt Basketball(?).
• 50:05 - 1:02:41 - Syracuse Preview & Predictions. Sean Tucker is Syracuse’s only good player and his postgame tweets are WEIRD. Can Pitt slow him down enough to secure the program’s first 10-win regular season in 40 years? Please….

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Welcome back to The Loyal Sons podcast, presented by Capel Faithful (@CapelFaithful): a safe, sun-shiny place for your Pitt athletics fix.

• 0:53 - 20:59 - Duke Recap. It took a little longer and cost us a few more starters than we would have liked, but Pitt eventually piled on the overwhelmed Blue Devils.
• 21:08 - 31:16 - Across the ACC. The boys tale a look at how the Atlantic and Coastal Divisional races are shaping up: who needs what, what needs who, and how the hell Wake-Forest-North Carolina was a non-conference game.
• 31:28 - 34:59 - Mad Online. One of our very own gets held to the fire for his dramatic reaction to Duke’s hot start.
• 35:17 - 55:32 - Pitt Basketball Preview. We take a quick breather from football to discuss Jeff Capel and company’s 2021-2022 outlook. What’s the best case scenario? How long is Capel’s leash? And would you rather have consistent football success or return to the glory of early-2000s Pitt basketball?
• 55:49 - 1:18:14 - Preview and Predictions. What to watch for in Pitt’s primetime matchup against the surging Tar Heels. We discuss Pitt’s growing injury issues, how to defend UNC’s high-powered offense, and the long-awaited matchup between Kenny Pickett and Sam Howell.

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1:02 - 26:30 - Self-loathing. Panther Nation’s delusions of grandeur are sunk by abysmal defense, bad interceptions, and unforgivable officiating against Miami. We had out fun while it lasted…

26:34 - 38:07 - Heisman Watch. We may have come to the conclusion that the only thing worse for Kenny’s Heisman hopes than his two ugly picks is playing football for the University of Pittsburgh.

38:29 - 57:40 - Mt. Washington. We dig ourselves even deeper into the emotional crevasse with the Mt. Washington of “Worst Losses of the Narduzzi Era”. Turns out we have quite the selection to choose from.

58:07 - 1:38:52 - Interview with former Pitt GA Cage Galupi. Cage shares a few stories about his time working in Recruitment & Operations for the Pitt football team from 2016-2018. We go deep into the underbelly of collegiate recruitment, with a few anecdotes about our favorite coaches along the way.

1:39:08 - 1:41:55 - Predictions. The boys of Capel Faithful see a bounce-back game in Pitt’s future.

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• 2:13 - 22:39 - Clemson Recap. The boys are feeling good after Pitt finally wins a highly-anticipated and consequential game while under the national microscope. We discuss how Pitt outperformed one of the nation’s elite programs in every aspect of the game: DJ is bad, Rodney Hammond and his line are good, and the expectations for Pickett are mounting. Also, it would appear this is not a pro-Dabo podcast.
• 22:55 - 29:12 -  Seat Check. The segment where we assign a Fahrenheit rating to the temperature of Coach Narduzzi’s seat. It looks like the crisp Autumn air has brought in a chill this week.
• 29:28 - 42:41 - Coastal Costume Party. We’re throwing a Halloween party, and we have some costume ideas for our favorite (and least favorite) ACC personalities.
• 43:01 - 1:39:15 - Interview with former Pitt LB Elijah Zeise. Dog Soldier shares some stories about the 2017 Miami upset, Paul Chryst’s departure, Pat Narduzzi’s arrival, and much, much more.
• 1:39:27 - 1:57:24 - Predictions. What will the possible absences of Izzy Abanikanda and Jordan Addison mean for the Panthers as they take on a Miami Hurricanes team that’s young and heating up?

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0:38 - 20:34 - Pitt is ranked and rolling. Beating the brakes off of VT in Blacksburg without playing our best football lands Pitt in the AP & Coaches polls. A look inside a dominant defensive performance and the offense’s shiny new toy.

21:06-27:25 - Heisman Watch. From Heisman odds boards to draft boards, Kenny’s stock is on the rise following another clean performance.

28:20 - 1:28:54 - An extended interview with Will Vandervort, writer for The Clemson Insider and author of Hidden History of Clemson Football. We cover it all: Clemson’s decade of dominance, their 2021 struggles, how the 2016 upset changed the Clemson program, and much more. Also, Future Pittsburgh Steeler Kenny Pickett.

1:29:04 -1:36:28 - Predictions. We take a stab at Pitt’s toughest challenge to date, and the biggest game at Heinz Field in over a decade.

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0:53 - 6:13 - FBS Recap. Upsets, barn-burners and pumpkin rolls. Also, Penn State lost :)

6:14 - 14:40 - Around the ACC. An eventful week in ACC play sets the stage for Pitt’s massively important Coastal matchup against Virginia Tech this week. Also, have we seen the last of D’Eriq King?

14:45 - 29:34 - Christmas in October. All this national media attention, favorable FPI metrics, and Heisman hype has us in the Holiday Spirit a few months early, so we made a little Christmas list for the rest of the season. Hopefully NarduzziClaus comes through.

29:46 - 54:46 - Mike McDaniel from Sons of Saturday joins us to talk the latest with Virginia Tech: Braxton Burmeister’s injury status, the Hokies’ uneven 2021 campaign, and his thoughts about their chances against the Pitt Panthers. We also try to trade for Enter Sandman. The price is too high.

55:18 - 60:21 - Predictions. Can Pitt win in Lane Stadium for the first time since 2015? Is Braxton Burmeister too banged up to keep up with Pitt’s offensive firepower? God, I hope so…

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1:26 - 15:51 - The Night Pitt Drove Ol’ Dixie Down: a review of Pitt’s scorched-earth campaign against in-division rival Georgia Tech. Jordan Addison, the run game looking passable, and the highest scoring offense in America.

15:52 - 25:23 - Heisman Watch. Kenny Pickett is a serious Heisman contender. We discuss Kenny’s odds, what it would mean to Pitt for an NYC invitee, and how timing could help or hurt #8.

25:34 - 32:06 - Mad Online. Mark Madden crawls out of his hole to crush KP8’s Heisman dreams

32:20 - 51:47 - The Mount Rush…er…Washington of “Things Pitt Fans Bitch About”.

52:01 - 58:37 - Around the ACC. A recap of Week 5 in Chaos Conference and a look ahead at who we’ll be watching in peace and comfort during Pitt’s weekend off. Happy Bye Week!

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• 0:57 - 2:47 - A Dramatic Reading of the Pitt-New Hampshire Box Score
• 2:48 - 9:40 - Relive the glory of Pitt’s highest point total since the Prohibition; was this the “Keep Shocky From Transferring” Game? Do we have better insight into the RB hierarchy going forward? Is Pickett the best player alive? Are we reading too much into an FCS matchup?
• 9:53 - 12:45 - Seat Check. The boys turn the burners down a bit.
• 13:03 - 16:28- Mad Online. Would you rather Pitt beat an FCS school or lose to a Power 5 school? Apparently, the latter.
• 16:45 - 24:23 - Around the ACC. Coastal Chaos has conquered the entire ACC. Nothing makes sense, everyone stinks, and Dabo stops by the pod for a second.
• 24:40 - 49:17 - An interview with Georgia Tech blogger and analyst, Robert Binion (@robert_binion). Rob shares his insights about his weekend’s showdown in Atlanta and what Pitt fans need to know about the Yellow Jackets leading up to it.
• 49:32 - 51:17 - Our predictions for the conference opener. Spoiler: Pitt.

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• 0:27-11:06 - Wallowing in self-pity and the introduction of the Security Mush
• 11:07-31:00 - Readjusting our expectations for the rest of the year, and why this is all Nate Peterman’s fault. Plus, a little inside scoop from the transfer portal.
• 31:09-45:11 - Seat Check, but an angrier version. We hold a premature Mass of Christian Burial for the Narduzzi era while asking the question, “What is the realistic ceiling for this program and athletic department?”
• 45:23-52:02 - Technically, a preview of New Hampshire. Plus, what Pitt needs to do to earn our trust back, and how this program is basically just an abusive ex.
• 52:21-56:48 - If you can guess next week’s attendance exactly, Capel Faithful will buy you 2022 season tickets. Hint: the number will be small.

Welcome back to The Loyal Sons podcast, Presented by Capel Faithful (@CapelFaithful): a safe, sun-shiny place for your Pitt athletics fix

0:00-2:38 - The Undefeated Pitt Panthers

2:38-19:11 - The first two weeks of the season: the big win in SEC Country, Kenny Pickett’s national coming-out party, Watch Calijah Kancey Game (TM), and which groups have exceeded and subceeded our expectations thus far

19:19-29:01 - Our trip to Tennessee: the Panther takeover of Knoxville and the absolute scene at Tommy Trent’s

29:05-31:53 - Mad Online, our new segment where we find the most absurd and reactionary Pitt content on the internet from the past week. This week: PantherLair did not take kindly to the slow start at Neyland Stadium

32:01-36:10 - Seat Check. A hot start offers Narduzzi and Whipple some cool comfort

36:15-46:02 - Preview of Saturday’s contest against the Western Michigan Broncos and why it’s not the easy out you think. Also, the introduction of our new sabermetric: the Pickett Adjusted Touchdown Total (PATT)

Bonus: A story from former Pitt starting LB Elijah Zeise from our unaired Knoxville After-Hours episode

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Welcome to The Loyal Sons podcast, Presented by Capel Faithful (@CapelFaithful): a safe, sun-shiny place for your Pitt athletics fix

0:00-1:41 - Meet the boys of Capel Faithful

1:41-21:57 - State of the Program and our 2021 Pitt Panther season preview; why we're winning the National Championship and the X-Factors that will lead us there

21:57-31:43 - Our (semi) realistic predictions, including our picks for Pitt's signature Chaos Win and Chaos Loss

31:43-45:48 - What to watch for in the home-opener against the UMass Minutemen. What does success and optimism look like against an overmatched opponent? Also, Bishop Sycamore.

45:48-54:44 - Seat Check: the status of Pat Narduzzi and Mark Whipple's employment going into 2021, and why the latter might owe Kenny Pickett a few IC Lights

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