Andrew Schulz's Flagrant with Akaash Singh
Andrew Schulz's Flagrant with Akaash Singh
"I made a statement that I stand by: I don't think quarterbacks are smart. I think they're smart for dumb people, which are football players. And it just quarterback is the easiest thing to do. I think we over-inflate how difficult it is." — Host
"I was literally looking at our gosh, our gosh is shaking in his boots. Our gosh, you were shaking in your boots, right? You were fighting the time." — Host
"I got a 22. Yeah, I didn't even know how many questions there were. If I had allocated time per question and I just finished the test, I literally think I would have gotten at least a 49." — Host
The podcast clip features a host expressing a controversial opinion: that NFL quarterbacks are not inherently smart, but rather intelligent in a way that suits less intellectually demanding roles within football. The host argues that the quarterback position is often over-inflated in its perceived difficulty, positing that plays are predetermined and the primary task is simply throwing the ball to the correct location. This perspective is humorously tested through the host's experience taking a Wonderlic test.
During the Wonderlic test, the host describes a frantic effort to perform well, initially believing they were excelling. However, the experience becomes comically chaotic as the host reveals a lack of awareness regarding the total number of questions and the progress bar, mistaking it for a measure of their performance rather than a countdown. This leads to a score of 22, which the host acknowledges is only slightly above the average NFL player's score (20-21), while simultaneously arguing they would have scored significantly higher if they had known the test's parameters.
The conversation then devolves into a playful debate about re-taking the test and comparing scores, with the host suggesting that a lack of awareness about the test's structure may be a common issue for those who struggle. The episode concludes with the hosts engaging in a rapid-fire Q&A segment, touching on trending topics and personal opinions, before promoting their Patreon content.