Aaron Judge and Josh Allen may play different sports, but Evan Roberts, Tiki Barber and Shaun Morash see the same pressure building around both superstars. Each has reached the top tier of his sport, but the conversation has shifted from individual greatness to one demand: win a championship.
That comparison leads back into the fight over sports fandom and desperation. Evan argues that fan bases like the Mets and Jets create a different atmosphere because they have waited so long to win, while Shaun pushes back on the idea that previous championships make fans less desperate. The guys also debate whether belief, rather than desperation, is what creates those unforgettable playoff crowds, and Evan notices one surprising trend among young Knicks fans: Karl-Anthony Towns jerseys everywhere.
Sep 18, 2026
