Hour 2: Should LSU be on Upset Alert?

About this episode

The episode discusses the upcoming Clemson vs LSU game, Dabo Sweeney's challenges, and Stephen A.'s top NFL teams.

First Take resumes with a preview of Clemson v LSU this weekend. Should we expect any tempers to flare between the teams due to their coaches' comments this past week. How much does Dabo Sweeney have to prove after some down seasons? Then Big Perk joins the show to give his opinions on the Clippers disaster and the punishments that came with it. Next Stephen A. goes over his top five NFL teams heading into the season, and some of his choices may surprise you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

People in this episode

Hosts: Stephen A. Smith, Shae Cornette

Guest: Big Perk

Topics covered

• Clemson vs LSU
• Dabo Sweeney
• NFL teams
• Clippers disaster
• sports commentary

Keywords

• LSU
• Clemson
• Dabo Sweeney
• NFL
• Clippers
• Big Perk
• sports

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: ESPN, Clippers

Places: LSU, Clemson

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