Overview of PMS 2.0 1584 - Feel Good Friday with Monshun Sales, Curt Cignetti, Mark Schlabach, Michael Grella, Ian Rapoport
Pat McAfee and the crew spent this Feel Good Friday celebrating a packed sports weekend: a dramatic Open Championship at Royal Birkdale, the looming World Cup final, and a huge Indiana football recruiting win as top wide receiver Munchon/Monshun Sales committed to Indiana University live on the show. The episode mixed big sports news, recruiting analysis, NFL updates, and the usual McAfee-style comedy, with interviews from Curt Cignetti, Mark Schlabach, Michael Grella, and Ian Rapoport.
Biggest Storylines
Munchon Sales commits to Indiana
- The show’s centerpiece was the live commitment of Munchon “Showtime” Sales, the No. 1 wide receiver in the country from Lawrence North (Indiana).
- He chose Indiana over major powers like:
- Texas
- Alabama
- Ohio State
- LSU
- Indiana
- Sales repeatedly emphasized:
- His love for football
- The hard-nosed coaching at Lawrence North
- Feeling at home with Curt Cignetti and Indiana’s staff
- The moment was framed as historic for Indiana football and a major sign that the program’s rise is real.
Curt Cignetti on building Indiana football
- Cignetti explained that Indiana’s success comes from:
- Recruiting players who love ball
- High standards, toughness, discipline, and intelligence
- Strong relationships with players and staff
- He said Indiana’s turnaround is built on:
- Smart talent evaluation
- A strong locker room culture
- Continuity in the coaching staff
- He also discussed:
- Using transfer quarterbacks as part of the program’s formula
- Why his offense and team culture work
- The importance of the school’s buy-in and his decision to stay at Indiana long-term
Open Championship: low scoring and a potentially soft course
- Mark Schlabach broke down the Open at Royal Birkdale.
- The big golf story was the unusually low scoring:
- Lucas Herbert shot a 62
- Sam Burns also shot a 62
- The crew noted that only a handful of 62s have ever been shot in major championship history.
- Other names near the top:
- Cam Young
- Scottie Scheffler
- Bryson DeChambeau
- The main golf takeaways:
- The course looked playable because of dry conditions and limited wind
- The weekend could turn into a birdie-fest if weather stays calm
- Scottie Scheffler was still viewed as the favorite if he stayed within striking distance
World Cup final under air-quality concern
- The crew previewed the World Cup third-place match and final:
- France vs. England for third place
- Spain vs. Argentina in the final
- A major subplot was air quality concerns on the U.S. East Coast due to Canadian wildfires.
- They questioned whether the conditions could affect play in New York/New Jersey.
- Michael Grella argued:
- Argentina plays with more physicality and grit
- Spain is more possession-based, technical, and suffocating
- Messi remains the central figure and possibly the greatest player ever
- He also said:
- The U.S. benefited from hosting the tournament well
- The U.S. men’s team still needs major improvement and leadership
NFL Notes
Chris Johnson and the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge
- McAfee reacted to Chris Johnson (CJ2K) appearing in an ALS-related segment with Michael Strahan.
- The discussion focused on:
- The tragedy of ALS
- The lack of a cure
- Bringing back the Ice Bucket Challenge to raise awareness and money
- McAfee pledged a donation tied to participation in the challenge.
- The Tennessee Titans were also praised for planning to honor Johnson in the Ring of Honor.
Alvin Kamara stays in New Orleans
- Ian Rapoport reported that Alvin Kamara and the Saints reached a deal.
- The crew said it made sense for both sides:
- Kamara wanted to stay
- New Orleans likely views him as part of the team’s core
- Rapoport also discussed other veteran names still on the market:
- Stefon Diggs
- Deebo Samuel
- Joey Bosa
- Najee Harris
- The sense was that several veterans may wait until camps open or injuries create better opportunities.
Aaron Donald possibly coming back
- Rapoport said Aaron Donald is genuinely considering a comeback.
- The discussion centered on:
- Whether Donald is just getting into football shape
- His competitive need to prove he still has it
- What it would mean if he returned mid-camp
- The crew agreed that if Donald comes back healthy, he’d immediately become one of the most disruptive players in football again.
Other Memorable Moments
Funny off-topic sports and life moments
- The show repeatedly joked about:
- Getting in “football shape” before the season
- Avoiding “midseason fatso” behavior
- A viral-style clip of a bison attacking a man in Yellowstone led to commentary about how huge and aggressive bison really are.
- Another bizarre clip involved a man stuck in a porta-potty for hours, which the crew treated as a classic “oh no” story.
- The ESPYs also came up, along with jokes about:
- Seat fillers
- Awkward award-show energy
- Pat and the crew’s table seating situation
Key Takeaways
- Indiana football is officially relevant in national recruiting, and Munchon Sales staying home is a huge statement.
- Curt Cignetti’s culture and evaluation process are driving Indiana’s success.
- The Open Championship is producing historically low scores, making the weekend wide open.
- The World Cup final is being shaped by both the matchup and external air-quality concerns.
- NFL storylines are heating up with Kamara, Diggs, Aaron Donald, and CJ2K all part of the conversation.
- The episode kept its signature mix of serious sports coverage, big reactions, and chaotic humor.