WEMBY STOPPER in OKC?! & More Cowboys BS | In the Building | EP. 661

The San Antonio Spurs are giving fans plenty to talk about before opening night, but Rudy Jay says the Oklahoma City Thunder have found their Wemby stopper! Mike Taylor and Rudy break down the Spurs' preseason performance against the Phoenix Suns, including Mitch Johnson starting De'Aaron Fox, Stephon Castle, and Dylan Harper together. The guys debate whether that lineup makes San Antonio better, who should lead the second unit, and why Victor Wembanyama attacking the basket could make the Spurs nearly impossible to stop. Meanwhile, the Dallas Cowboys are doing Dallas Cowboys things again. Jerry Jones says defensive coordinator Christian Parker is moving to the coaching booth, but Brian Schottenheimer says no decision has been made. Mike and Rudy wonder who's actually running the team and whether Schotty is finally pushing back against Jerry. Plus, Steve Sarkisian and Mike Elko are catching heat, Marvin Harrison Jr. gets a fresh start with the Houston Texans, Troy Aikman's ESPN future becomes a talking point, and Mantertainment News returns with some absolutely wild stories. Topics Covered: Spurs preseason reaction: San Antonio's win over Phoenix and what Mike and Rudy noticed from the starting lineup. The three-guard experiment: De'Aaron Fox, Stephon Castle, and Dylan Harper start together, raising questions about rotations and the second unit. Dylan Harper's potential: Mike and Rudy rave about his athleticism, talent, and spectacular putback dunk. Victor Wembanyama's aggressive offense: Why Rudy believes Wemby attacking the paint could change everything for San Antonio. Terrance Reed making noise: The rookie's rebounding, physicality, and dirty work have the guys questioning Luke Kornet's place in the rotation. OKC's Wemby stopper: Rudy trolls Mike with Oklahoma City's Spanish big man Aday Mara and wonders how he might match up with Wembanyama. Jerry Jones vs. Brian Schottenheimer: Conflicting comments about moving Christian Parker to the coaching booth. Cowboys players-only meeting: Mike Tomlin's comments fuel another debate about Dallas' culture and leadership. Cowboys merchandise controversy: The guys roast a questionable Gotti-themed T-shirt being sold at the Cowboys Pro Shop. Mike Tomlin and the Cowboys: Why Mike believes Dallas needs a culture-changing head coach instead of another coordinator. Steve Sarkisian and Arch Manning: Mike questions Texas' quarterback development and whether Sark deserves more blame. Mike Elko and TexAgs: The guys revisit Elko's criticism of Billy Liucci's platform and its relationship with Texas A&M fundraising. Marvin Harrison Jr. joins Houston: The Texans receiver reunites with former Ohio State teammate C.J. Stroud. Troy Aikman and Joe Buck: The hosts discuss reports of tension in ESPN's broadcast booth and Aikman's uncertain contract situation. People I Want to Punch: Mike goes after DAZN CEO Shay Segev following audio problems during the Spurs broadcast. Mantertainment News: Diddy's reported prison fight, a celebrity death discussion, Six Flags safety concerns, and San Antonio's concert scene. Throwback Thursday: Rudy's barbecue sauce slip-and-slide punishment and an embarrassing field-goal attempt in skinny jeans. Football picks: Ohio State vs. Indiana, Florida vs. Texas, Texans vs. Jaguars, Commanders vs. 49ers, and Cowboys vs. Packers. Mike Taylor Barbecue: Final preparations for the Miracle League fundraiser, Weller whiskey raffle, and participating barbecue teams. Key Moments: The Spurs actually start all three guards! After discussing the possibility on Wednesday's show, Mike and Rudy watch Fox, Castle, and Harper take the floor together. Rudy questions whether one of them would be more valuable running the second unit. Dylan Harper gets HUGE praise. The guys marvel at his putback dunk and discuss just how talented he could become. Mike emphasizes that Wembanyama remains the franchise's untouchable centerpiece. Rudy declares that OKC has a Wemby stopper. He introduces Aday Mara as Oklahoma City's answer to Victor Wembanyama, then admits he's trolling. The guys are already looking forward to the matchup. Wemby has Rudy ready for a championship parade. Rudy loves seeing Victor attack the basket instead of settling for jump shots and jokes that San Antonio should start preparing the riverboats if he keeps playing that way. Jerry and Schotty aren't on the same page. Jerry Jones publicly discusses moving Christian Parker upstairs, only for Schottenheimer to push back. Mike calls it one of his favorite Schotty moments of the season. Mike Tomlin exposes the Cowboys' culture problem. The hosts compare Tomlin's comments about players-only meetings with Schottenheimer's positive reaction and question why everything in Dallas becomes public. Mike blasts Sark's quarterback development. He argues that Quinn Ewers regressed at Texas and worries Arch Manning could follow the same path unless something changes. DAZN gets PUNCHED. Mike says the Spurs broadcast had no audio until four minutes remained in the first quarter. After paying for the streaming package, he wants the service to get its act together. Throwback Thursday gets ridiculous. Mike brings back footage of Rudy sliding through barbecue sauce to pay off an old bet. Rudy counters with video of himself attempting a field goal in tight jeans and boots. It does not go well. Mantertainment makes its return. The guys discuss reports of a prison fight involving Diddy, a tragic celebrity story, a roller-coaster accident, and upcoming San Antonio concerts featuring Lil Wayne, Marilyn Manson, Modest Mouse, and the Chicks. The football picks are in. Rudy enters with three weekly wins, Pelón has two, and Mike is still looking for his first. Their selections split across college football and the NFL, including a Cowboys-Packers matchup that has the guys nervous. Football Picks: Matchup Rudy Mike Pelón Ohio State at Indiana Ohio State Indiana Indiana Florida at Texas Florida Florida Texas Houston Texans vs. Jacksonville Jaguars Jacksonville Houston Jacksonville Washington Commanders at San Francisco 49ers Washington +7.5 San Francisco San Francisco Dallas Cowboys at Green Bay Packers Dallas Green Bay Green Bay Selections reflect the hosts' picks against the spreads discussed on the show. Final Thoughts: From Wembanyama's preseason dominance and Dylan Harper's growing role to the Cowboys' latest coaching confusion, Episode 661 covers everything fans are arguing about. Mike and Rudy want the Spurs to maximize their talent, the Cowboys to find some real leadership, and Texas' college football coaches to start getting more out of their quarterbacks. The guys also make their final push for the Mike Taylor Barbecue benefiting the Miracle League of San Antonio, taking place Saturday at 10 a.m. near Wolff Stadium. They thank the sponsors, barbecue teams, and supporters who helped make the fundraiser possible. #InTheBuilding #MikeTaylor #RudyJay #SanAntonioSpurs #VictorWembanyama #Wemby #DylanHarper #DeAaronFox #StephonCastle #OKCThunder #AdayMara #DallasCowboys #JerryJones #BrianSchottenheimer #ChristianParker #ArchManning #SteveSarkisian #MikeElko #HoustonTexans #MarvinHarrisonJr #NFLPicks #ThrowbackThursday Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. 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