Morning thoughts:

Saw that the Giants (2-10) became the first team eliminated from this year’s NFL playoffs. They also let go of defensive coordinator Shane Bowen after losing their fifth game this season when they had at least a 10-point lead (ties an NFL record).

I bet the Jets (2-9) will join them soon enough.

Today’s Trivia:

Speaking of firing coordinators…Chip Kelly, the highest-paid coordinator in the NFL, was fired this past weekend after the Raiders’ loss to the Cleveland Browns.

Hint:

He was the offensive coordinator and QB coach in 2024

Fun Fact:

Chip Kelly is a big New Hampshire guy. He grew up there, went to college at the University of New Hampshire (played defensive back there), and coached there from 1994 to 2006. Who knew?

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Yesterday’s Trivia:

Q: Which one of these players does NOT have a signature Nike shoe? (Devin Booker, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Kevin Durant, Lebron James, Steph Curry)

A: Steph Curry has been an Under Armour athlete since 2013, but recently parted ways

Answered Correctly: 64% (highest answer)

Bonus Question: Who is the fifth active player who has a Nike signature shoe?

A: Ja Morant is the fifth active NBA player with a Nike signature shoe

Answered Correctly: 40% (highest answer)