They have led us in for the third week in a row.

We're here doing something a little bit different than fantasy focus.

We are doing Facts versus Feelings, the podcast, Rafa.

Wait, we're in?

Yep.

Okay, okay.

So this is where we explore the balance between what the head thinks and what the heart wants in the sports landscape and beyond.

Let's dig in.

A few months ago, on a whim, I decided to take a very quick day trip to Manhattan.

I don't know. I was just needing a break. It was nearing the end of football season. I hadn't been to the city for years.

And honestly, I was just craving some of that big apple energy. If you know, you know.

So when my friend picked me up from Grand Central Station, what a gorgeous station. Have you ever looked at the ceiling, by the way?

It is absolutely stunning.

Anyway, my friend picks me up and he immediately clocks that both of my hands are just stuffed down deep into my pockets.

I got to admit that this was not intentional.

I was cold because I'm always cold.

And also, pockets are awesome,

but he noted it all the same, and he looked at me and said,

I can tell that you are ready to attack the city because you got a hand in each pocket,

one for the audacity and the other for the gall.

I had never heard that phrase, but I was immediately tickled by it,

because yes, he was spot on. I was feeling bold and confident and ready to enjoy some

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