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  1. Toward A Proper Definition Of “Overrated”

    Wed, 16 Sep 2026 14:22:50 -0000

    <p>The <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LqGj8ORF9e0">YouTube title</a> of this week's <em>All Ball</em> episode is “Jalen Hurts Is OVERRATED.” This sort of headline is known as “clickbait,” or “ragebait.” But what if I told you that Arif Hasan and I spent time in this episode striving toward a more nuanced version of “overrated,” a word which itself has become overrated? I bet you feel a little less rageful now. A little less baited. I bet you’re saying to yourself, “Wow, I never realized that the words ‘overrated’ and ‘good’ need not be mutually exclusive!”</p> <p>This is because you overrated yourself. You thought you were a genius right until this moment, but it turns out that you are are a stupid, easily led little twerp. That’s why you require the full-throated force of <em>All Ball</em> to become a more knowledgeable, more complete person.</p> <p>Also we make fun of the Packers for eating shit against Carson Wentz.</p>
  2. What’s The Best Time To Start A Concert?

    Tue, 15 Sep 2026 17:24:20 -0000

    <p><em>Time for your weekly edition of the Defector Funbag. Got something on your mind? </em><a href="mailto:funbag@defector.com"><em>Email the Funbag</em></a><em>. You can also read Drew over at </em><a href="https://www.sfgate.com/author/drew-magary/"><em>SFGATE</em></a><em>, and </em><a href="https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/authors/232152/drew-magary/"><em>buy Drew’s books</em></a><em> while </em><a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B087HC32K2/ref=nav_timeline_asin?_encoding=UTF8&#38;psc=1"><em>you’re at it</em></a><em>. Today, we're talking about college football, </em>Reacher<em>, unsalted snacks, and more.</em></p> <p>Your letters:</p> <p>Elliott:</p>