The Pi Brew
It’s that time again. We’re back with an all new Morning Brew. The annual WWE visit to Saudi Arabia for Crown Jewel took place on Thursday in what might’ve been the best WWE PPV this year to date. Brock Lesnar snapped on Smackdown. The Sixers vs Ben Simmons saga took another turn this week as “Simmo the Savage” and Daryl Morey both drew lines in the sand. The enemy has made it to the World Series. Penn State proved just how bad the NCAA’s new overtime rule is. So let’s get right to it, it’s Brew time.
Ben Simmons is a Coward. Change my mind.
Sources: Doc Rivers asked Ben Simmons to join a defensive drill today. Simmons refused. Rivers asked again. Simmons said no again.
Rivers then told Simmons he should go home, and Simmons dropped the ball and left.
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) October 19, 2021
Simmons Suspended
SIMMONS SUSPENDED
Doc Rivers and Joel Embiid discuss Ben Simmons being thrown out of practice today
📝 @lhenry019 https://t.co/C6VmK2CCoE
— Philly Influencer (@PHL_Influencer) October 20, 2021
Jason Kelce gets it
Eagles’ C Jason Kelce to 76ers’ G Ben Simmons: “Just play better,” then Philadelphia will “love you”.https://t.co/wC9QAYGOpC
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) October 21, 2021
Enough is enough
Gooooooood morning! Trade him now @dmorey. pic.twitter.com/VqUon66o98
— Fox Sports PHL Gambler (@foxphlgambler) October 20, 2021
This ain’t the babysitter’s club
“Our job is not to babysit somebody.”
Joel Embiid was honest about how he feels about the Ben Simmons situation.
(via @NBCSPhilly)pic.twitter.com/vBqCk9uojU
— Yahoo Sports NBA (@YahooSportsNBA) October 19, 2021
All this instead of working hard
“Ben Simmons is willing to do WHATEVER it takes to get out of Philadelphia”
– @ShamsCharania
(Via The Pat McAfee Show ) pic.twitter.com/STq0velzMk— NBA Central (@TheNBACentral) October 20, 2021
Simmo the Savage?!?!?!? What a dork!
“Simmo the Savage” in green neon in Ben Simmons Moorestown home, just listed for sale this afternoon for $5M. Ben Simmons house just a yard over from next street where Terrell Owens lived when he was sent home from training camp&then worked out in front of media @FOX29philly pic.twitter.com/MTUaRfmqDP
— Steve Keeley (@KeeleyFox29) October 20, 2021
Morey digs in
Daryl Morey, in a Philadelphia radio interview, confirming what’s been widely believed: He will not be pressured into trading Ben Simmons. “People should buckle in,” Morey said. “This is going to go a long time.”
— Chris Mannix (@SIChrisMannix) October 21, 2021
We should’ve known
I’m top of the list that hopes Ben Simmons turns the corner and succeeds wherever he ends up, but I can’t help but be impressed with this scout from 2016 (via @jamie_staib) pic.twitter.com/R3tXrC5Q3W
— Chris Anstey (@ChrisAnstey13) October 20, 2021
Jojo the God
“Thank you for supporting us and our teammate Ben because he’s still our brother.”
-Joel Embiid pregame speech before the Sixers home opener against Brooklyn #Sixers pic.twitter.com/lmeeUIIcb2
— The Phlog (@TPhlog) October 22, 2021
Without Simmons, the Sixers get the W in the home opener
Road Win.
📝⤵️ | @NJMIns
— Philadelphia 76ers (@sixers) October 21, 2021
History
Joel Embiid (22 points), Furkan Korkmaz (22), Tobias Harris (20) and Tyrese Maxey (20) are the first @sixers quartet to each score 20+ in a season opener. pic.twitter.com/Iuso57vqeK
— NBA History (@NBAHistory) October 21, 2021
And then we returned to reality…
Sixers fall 114-109 to the Brooklyn Nets after late collapse in their home opener https://t.co/K6IbJ8zUBs
— Philadelphia Inquirer Sports (@phillysport) October 23, 2021
Another big fat loss for the Eagles
Derek Carr shines, Raiders beat Eagles 33-22. https://t.co/BS9XiCrwod
— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) October 24, 2021
Uh oh
Eagles RB Miles Sanders is having X-Rays on his right ankle
Nick Sirianni doesn’t know the severity of the injury right now pic.twitter.com/IZfi6Fevw9
— Jeff Skversky (@JeffSkversky) October 24, 2021
Accurate
Eagles fans walking into work tomorrow:
(🎥via @BVYIISHRVIDER) pic.twitter.com/f8czrlXArk
— Raider Cody (@RaiderCody) October 25, 2021
A touchdown for the good guy
The Eagles really could’ve use a guy like Zach Ertz today pic.twitter.com/1HYSZkC1x3
— Barstool Sports (@barstoolsports) October 24, 2021
Well said
This ones for you, Eagles pic.twitter.com/208ZHXQbPZ
— Life of a Philly Fan (@PhillyFanLife) October 24, 2021
How’d we do with our Eagles picks this week?
Eagles-Raiders Week 7 predictions and best betshttps://t.co/fLaDv8jPdk
— Philly Influencer (@PHL_Influencer) October 23, 2021
Reigns retains at Crown Jewel
Acknowledge the Universal Champion’s massive VICTORY against @BrockLesnar at #WWECrownJewel! #AndStill @WWERomanReigns @HeymanHustle @WWEUsos https://t.co/SXYgt4VcQK pic.twitter.com/SIZ1u8FHsh
— WWE (@WWE) October 21, 2021
Someone is in a bad mood
When @BrockLesnar was leaving Saudi Arabia, Brock was quoted saying, “The moment I arrive at SmackDown, I will beat Roman Reigns senseless.”
👀 #WWECrownJewel pic.twitter.com/Mu9YQlVDw7
— WWE (@WWE) October 21, 2021
Lesnar delivered on Smackdown as promised
Statement made. Message sent.
Brock Lesnar is not messing about!#SmackDown pic.twitter.com/PicyUKTXbK
— WWE on BT Sport (@btsportwwe) October 23, 2021
And then was promptly suspended
.@BrockLesnar has been suspended indefinitely following a chaotic melee on #SmackDown. https://t.co/v6PfUKHGxS
— WWE (@WWE) October 23, 2021
Back to Crown Jewel, this entrance was so good
The #RKBro CAMEL entrance is a whole vibe. 🐪#WWECrownJewel @RandyOrton @SuperKingOfBros pic.twitter.com/gRjilsGsHo
— WWE (@WWE) October 21, 2021
Goldberg damn near broke him in half
Goldberg spears Lashley off the stage and gets the pinfall win. #WWECrownJewel pic.twitter.com/VbikTHd1lI
— WrestlingINC.com (@WrestlingInc) October 21, 2021
Incredible
HOLY SHIT !!!! #CrownJewel #BiancaBelair #EST pic.twitter.com/gCS5374JJy
— chrisstian ⛈ (@wrestlespiracy) October 21, 2021
Good stuff from Becky Lynch
A thank you from @BeckyLynchWWE 👏#WWECrownJewel pic.twitter.com/DLrwWJUVDf
— WWE on BT Sport (@btsportwwe) October 21, 2021
Hell in a Cell
🔥 INSTANT CLASSIC 🔥#WWECrownJewel @EdgeRatedR @WWERollins pic.twitter.com/jWKX3ccV7x
— WWE Network (@WWENetwork) October 21, 2021
All hail the King and Queen
How it started. How it’s going. pic.twitter.com/VAXdxyCOsI
— Austin #HailKingWoods – King of The Ring (@AustinCreedWins) October 21, 2021
In this week’s episode of “what is Bryan Alvarez crying about now?”
The performers should have known there was no way for poor Vince McMahon to avoid a situation like this, perhaps they would have been more understanding. https://t.co/WBiDNZk70l
— Bryan Alvarez (@bryanalvarez) October 23, 2021
This man wouldn’t know what the truth was if it hit him dead in the face
Former U.S. President Donald Trump will launch his own social media app, TRUTH Social, that he said would ‘stand up to Big Tech’ companies such as Twitter and Facebook that have barred him from their platforms https://t.co/U0QQlqRJZe pic.twitter.com/ZH33MTHsjT
— Reuters (@Reuters) October 21, 2021
Judging by history, I’m sure they’ll sue if you say anything bad about them
The terms of service for Trump’s new social media site contain a non-disparagement clause pic.twitter.com/ZuBlfTfMlm
— Lachlan Markay (@lachlan) October 21, 2021
Don the Con’s sidekick has some problems on his plate
BREAKING: The House has adopted the bipartisan H.Res.730, finding Stephen K. Bannon in contempt of Congress for failure to comply with a Congressional subpoena. The Speaker of the House will send the report to the Department of Justice for prosecution.
— January 6th Committee (@January6thCmte) October 21, 2021
Get this dirt ball
Listen to Steve Bannon talking about #January6th. The American people deserve to hear his testimony. pic.twitter.com/JDnotq5eDr
— Rep. Liz Cheney (@RepLizCheney) October 21, 2021
Lock.Them.All.Up.
EXCLUSIVE: Jan. 6 Protest Organizers Say They Participated in “Dozens” of Planning Meetings With Members of Congress and White House Staff https://t.co/zlNIXW0hk8
— Rolling Stone (@RollingStone) October 25, 2021
This isn’t suspicious at all
“Rep. Jim Banks abused his power as a sitting member of Congress to undermine the 1/6 investigation.
His behavior is not only corrupt. It should be criminal.”https://t.co/8xPn7dwt3G via @politicususa
— Sarah Reese Jones (@PoliticusSarah) October 21, 2021
“Anti-Cancel Culture” want to cancel your rights to vote
Breaking: Senate Republicans block debate on Freedom to Vote Act
It’s completely undemocratic that 41 GOP senators representing just 21% of country can filibuster legislation supported by 70% of Americans that would expand voting access for tens of millions
— Ari Berman (@AriBerman) October 20, 2021
I bet your MeeMaw is familiar with all of these “wars”
Everything Fox News has said there’s been a war on pic.twitter.com/x6zU2hyNW2
— Brennan Murphy (@brenonade) October 19, 2021
Who is going to free us from morons like Candace Owens?
Rightwing pundit Candace Owens suggests US invade Australia to ‘free an oppressed people’ https://t.co/3KpOfSI249
— The Guardian (@guardian) October 22, 2021
Colin Powell died
Former US Secretary of State Colin Powell died this morning from complications from covid, his family said on Facebook.
He was 84 years old. pic.twitter.com/8St2JfjBD0
— Dianne Gallagher (@DianneG) October 18, 2021
We need more details
Skeletal remains found at North Port Reserve identified as Brian Laundrie, according to the FBI. MORE: https://t.co/u3h5meWyMx pic.twitter.com/ikWfXMelJI
— FOX 13 Tampa Bay (@FOX13News) October 21, 2021
Hmmmm
So Brian Laundrie’s body shows up the day his parents start searching? pic.twitter.com/TaUw6CIHiL
— I (@isak_jensson) October 21, 2021
What did the parents know?
Public attention turns to Brian Laundrie’s parents after FBI confirms his remains were found. https://t.co/sOVkIJ6pqF
— MSNBC (@MSNBC) October 22, 2021
Another SEPTA strike coming?
SEPTA workers could go on strike, virtually shutting down public transportation in Philadelphia, if labor negotiators don’t reach an agreement by the end of the month. https://t.co/F8EEGkLlYU
— MetroPhilly (@MetroPhilly) October 17, 2021
Halloween Ends news
Halloween Ends will jump ahead in time and acknowledge the pandemic. #HalloweenKills https://t.co/oFfIRdgFBC pic.twitter.com/TFPZ5nsKz7
— ComicBook.com (@ComicBook) October 13, 2021
Maybe Michael never dies?
Jamie Lee Curtis Says Halloween Ends Will “Make People Very Angry” https://t.co/gDtRP5tAGm
— Horror Lives Here (@HorrorLivesHere) October 12, 2021
The new Scream movie is coming out in January
Neve Campbell, Courteney Cox, and David Arquette return to their iconic roles alongside a host of newcomers in the brand new trailer for Scream, coming to theaters January 13, 2022. pic.twitter.com/pAcL3Ehme1
— IGN (@IGN) October 12, 2021
Yikes!
Alec Baldwin discharged a prop firearm on the set of “Rust,” a Western he was making in New Mexico, killing the film’s director of photography and wounding the movie’s director, the authorities said. https://t.co/iFRCvt6mUp
— The New York Times (@nytimes) October 22, 2021
Attention seeker Jackson Mahomes makes the news again
Oh don’t worry folks…he meant absolutely no disrespect pic.twitter.com/Nhc4wmCvNt
— Wu-Tang Is For The Children (@WUTangKids) October 18, 2021
Ugh
For the first time since 1999, the @Braves are in the World Series! pic.twitter.com/j1TZ5vl3VS
— MLB (@MLB) October 24, 2021
The World Series is set
The 2021 World Series is set 🏆 pic.twitter.com/j0C5gXIVPX
— FOX Sports: MLB (@MLBONFOX) October 24, 2021
Thanks for being cheap, Phillies
The Phillies and Braves were in similar spots at the trade deadline. One was aggressive and creative and the other wanted to stay under the luxury tax.
And that’s why each team is where they are now
— Joe Edinger (@Joe_Edinger) October 22, 2021
Penn State loses in a brutal 9 overtime game
Illinois upsets Penn State in first nine-overtime game in NCAA history https://t.co/EMfnQvOxwU pic.twitter.com/Mz5Qn2fgMb
— New York Post (@nypost) October 23, 2021
Probably
She was a sophomore when the game started. pic.twitter.com/AkVB8DcSMU
— Paul Pabst (@PaulPabst) October 23, 2021
100%
this is probably what hell looks like
just an endless shitty big ten game
— Jon Jansen (@jjansen34) October 23, 2021
The first loss for Oklahoma State
Iowa State hands No. 8 Oklahoma State its first loss of the season.
The Cyclones now have four Top-10 wins with Matt Campbell as head coach.
🎥 @CFBONFOXpic.twitter.com/DpdipQnQSO
— The Athletic (@TheAthletic) October 23, 2021
The F-Bomb
Oregon DE and potential No. 1 pick Kayvon Thibodeaux casually dropped an f-bomb in his postgame interview.
Finished the game with 2 sacks, 9 tackles, 4.5 tackles for loss and a forced fumble. Beast. pic.twitter.com/EbGCaG1f9g
— Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) October 23, 2021
A Piss Missle???
An absolute PISS MISSILE from Araiza.. this dude is a STALLION #ForTheBrand pic.twitter.com/isMSttOrix
— Pat McAfee (@PatMcAfeeShow) October 23, 2021
Get well JR
On my way to Orlando for tonight’s @AEW Dynamite.
Skin cancer confirmed. Waiting on radiologist study to determine best treatment. Likely radiation.
Feeling great and ready to attack.
Thanks for the support from so many. 🙏🤠 pic.twitter.com/51PRET5Mgo
— Jim Ross (@JRsBBQ) October 23, 2021
I’m here for all of this
everything is fine. pic.twitter.com/uvhZVWtbhC
— Rob Perez (@WorldWideWob) October 23, 2021
Way to pay attention, LeBron
LeBron setting the defensive tone to start the second half pic.twitter.com/vsKbjIcj97
— Steve Berman (@BASportsGuy) October 23, 2021
For a great cause
I was able to catch up with @Lisaertz4My from @ErtzFoundation. They are leading the charge on a huge renovation in North Philly, called the “House of hope.”
We need more places like this in #Philly ❤️
Please press play & hear how you can help: https://t.co/9GF0cH3VCX pic.twitter.com/iVVj8Mu4HY— Fox PHL Gambler.com (@Sean_Brace) October 23, 2021
I’ll leave you with this gem
PREGAME SHOW STARTS NOW WITH @jjansen34 & @JTansey90!!! pic.twitter.com/p9eeMbBnGJ
— Fox PHL Gambler.com (@Sean_Brace) October 23, 2021