Hour 3: St. John’s Pressure, NFL 18-Game Chaos, and New York Draft Drama

St. John’s takes center stage as Evan Roberts and Tiki Barber dive into the pressure surrounding the Red Storm’s tournament opener and what a win or loss would mean for Rick Pitino’s run in New York. They also revisit the emotional pull of redemption in sports, from historic heartbreak to championship payback, and why some losses never fully disappear unless a title follows right behind them. The conversation shifts to the NFL, where Evan and Tiki break down the growing idea of an 18-game season with players capped at 17 appearances, debating whether it is smart, unworkable, or completely against an athlete’s mindset. From strategy headaches and player compensation to Giants and Jets draft talk, roster-building concerns, and a lively back-and-forth over New York sports expectations, the episode mixes serious football debate with the kind of sharp, funny chaos that drives great sports radio.