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Mazz’s Tiers: Nerdiness Tiers

It’s time for the latest Mazz’s Tiers! With Mazz out this week Felger filled in on completing Mazz’s Tiers. This week Felger, along with Matt McCarthy and Alex Barth, did…

Jul 27, 2022; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Red Sox chief baseball officer Chaim Bloom talks with the media before a game against the Cleveland Guardians at Fenway Park. Credit: Brian Fluharty-USA TODAY Sports

Jul 27, 2022; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Red Sox chief baseball officer Chaim Bloom talks with the media before a game against the Cleveland Guardians at Fenway Park. Credit: Brian Fluharty-USA TODAY Sports

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It's time for the latest Mazz's Tiers! With Mazz out this week Felger filled in on completing Mazz's Tiers. This week Felger, along with Matt McCarthy and Alex Barth, did "nerdiness tiers" and ranked thinks that make people a certain level of nerd!

Below are the "Nerdiness Tiers"!

TIER 1

Aug 28, 2022; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Chaim Bloom, Chief Baseball Officer of the Boston Red Sox on the field before the game between the Boston Red Sox and the Tampa Bay Rays at Fenway Park. Mandatory Credit: Winslow Townson-USA TODAY SportsWinslow Townson-USA TODAY Sports

Aug. 28, 2022; Boston, Massachusetts: Chaim Bloom looks on before a game between the Boston Red Sox and the Tampa Bay Rays at Fenway Park. (Winslow Townson-USA TODAY Sports)

  • Invest in Star Wars more than just watching the movies
  • You are the CBO of a Fantasy Baseball Team
  • You play Dungeon and Dragons
  • You talk about "weighted runs created plus" in baseball

Tier 2

Syndication

Feb 21, 2021; Stateline, Nevada, USA; Boston Bruins center Patrice Bergeron (37) before a NHL Outdoors hockey game against the Philadelphia Flyers at Lake Tahoe. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

  • You play the "College Football" video game. Additionally, you are an adult who plays video games
  • You own 150 hockey jerseys (or 150 sports jerseys in general)
  • You understand sports stats like "Pie", "Raptor", "DVOA", "Corsi", "Fenwick", etc...
  • You are big into playing fantasy sports
  • You have a deep knowledge of sports draft classes

TIER 3

fenway

12 Jul 1999: An aerial view of the Fenway Park at dusk taken during the 1999 MLB All-Star Game between the National League Team and the American League Team at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. The American League Team defeated the National League Team 4-1. Mandatory Credit: Al Bello /Allsport

  • You keep score on a scorecard at a baseball game
  • You listen to a baseball game on the radio at the ballpark
  • You think Mike Greenberg is cool
  • You wear sports jerseys as an adult
  • You collect sports memorabilia
  • You customize you sports apps on your phone to have the logo of your favorite team

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Teams since 2000 that couldn’t successfully defend their championship

Winning a championship in any sport is one of the toughest things to do. Winning consecutive championships is even tougher due to back to back (or more) long playoff runs, which leads to shorter off-season's. Below is a list of teams in the NFL, MLB, NBA, and NHL since 2000 that have made it back to the finals of their respective sport but were unable to finish the job in successfully defending their championship.

Stanley Cup X Brodeur

4 Jun 2001: Goalie Martin Brodeur #30 of the New Jersey Devils is congratulated by his teammates after their win over the Colorado Avalanche during game five of the Stanley Cup finals at the Pepsi Center in Denver, Colorado. The Devils defeated the Avalanche 4-1. DIGITAL IMAGE. Mandatory Credit: Brian Bahr/ALLSPORT

2000-01 NEW JERSEY DEVILS - After winning the Stanley Cup in 2000 over the Dallas Stars (the Stars narrowly avoided this list as I wanted it all to be from 2000 and on and the Stars won in 1999), the New Jersey Devils came one game shy of successfully defending their Stanley Cup victory. The Devils lost game 7 to the Colorado Avalanche in Colorado.

World Series GM7 X

4 Nov 2001: Members of the Arizona Diamondbacks celebrate defeating the New York Yankees to win game 7 to capture the World Series at Bank One Ballpark in Phoenix, Arizona. The Diamondbacks defeated the Yankees 3-2. DIGITAL IMAGE Mandatory Credit: Jeff Gross/ALLSPORT

2001 NEW YORK YANKEES - The New York Yankees are one of a few teams on this list that HAD successfully defended their title but their streak ultimately ended. The Yankees had won the World Series in 1998, 1999, and 2000 but the streak ended in 2001 when they failed to complete the four-peat in a seven game loss to the Arizona Diamondbacks. The Yankees entered the bottom of the ninth with a one run lead but the Diamondbacks would ultimately win on a Luis Gonzalez walk-off single.

NBA Finals Game 5: San Antonio Spurs v Detroit Pistons

AUBURN HILLS, MI - JUNE 19: Robert Horry #5 of the San Antonio Spurs makes a three-point shot to put the Spurs ahead of the Detroit Pistons 96-95 in the final seconds of overtime of Game five of the 2005 NBA Finals at The Palace of Auburn Hills on June 19, 2005 in Auburn Hills, Michigan. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

2004-05 DETROIT PISTIONS - After taking down the Los Angeles Lakers in five games in 2004 the Detroit Pistons would fall short of a repeat to the San Antonio Spurs in 2005. The 2004 NBA Champions fell to the 2003 NBA Champions in seven games in the 2005 NBA Finals.

Stanley Cup Finals - Pittsburgh Penguins v Detroit Red Wings - Game Seven

DETROIT - JUNE 12: Maxime Talbot #25 of the Pittsburgh Penguins scores his second goal of the second period past goaltender Chris Osgood #30 and Niklas Kronwall #55 of the Detroit Red Wings during Game Seven of the 2009 NHL Stanley Cup Finals at Joe Louis Arena on June 12, 2009 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images).

2008-09 DETROIT RED WINGS - The Detroit Red Wings fell one game short of successfully defending their 2008 Stanley Cup in 2009. A Stanley Cup rematch saw the Pittsburgh Penguins take down the Red Wings in seven games in 2009.

New York Yankees v Philadelphia Phillies, Game 5

PHILADELPHIA - NOVEMBER 02: Starting pitcher Cliff Lee #34 of the Philadelphia Phillies throws a pitch against the New York Yankees in Game Five of the 2009 MLB World Series at Citizens Bank Park on November 2, 2009 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Phillies won 8-6. (Photo by Jed Jacobsohn/Getty Images)

2009 PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES - The Philadelphia Phillies took down the Tampa Bay Rays in the 2008 World Series. A year later they would return to the World Series and face another American League East team in the New York Yankees. The Phillies title defense would come up short, losing in six games to the Yankees.

2014 NBA Finals - Game Five

SAN ANTONIO, TX - JUNE 15: Ray Allen #34 of the Miami Heat looks on from the bench against the San Antonio Spurs during Game Five of the 2014 NBA Finals at the AT&T Center on June 15, 2014 in San Antonio, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

2013-14 MIAMI HEAT - The Heat were successful in defending their 2012 NBA title but their 2013 title defense was not as successful. The Heat fell in five games to the San Antonio Spurs in the 2014 NBA Finals.

Super Bowl XLIX - New England Patriots v Seattle Seahawks

GLENDALE, AZ - FEBRUARY 01: Malcolm Butler #21 of the New England Patriots intercepts a pass by Russell Wilson #3 of the Seattle Seahawks intended for Ricardo Lockette #83 late in the fourth quarter during Super Bowl XLIX at University of Phoenix Stadium on February 1, 2015 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)

SEATTLE SEAHAWKS - SUPER BOWL XLIX - The Seattle Seahawks smoked the Denver Broncos in Super Bowl XLVIII but were not as successful in Super Bowl XLIX. With the game on the line, Russell Wilson was intercepted by Malcolm Butler at the goal line and the New England Patriots came away victorious.

2016 NBA Finals - Game Seven

OAKLAND, CA - JUNE 19: LeBron James #23 of the Cleveland Cavaliers blocks a shot by Andre Iguodala #9 of the Golden State Warriors in Game 7 of the 2016 NBA Finals at ORACLE Arena on June 19, 2016 in Oakland, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)

2015-16 GOLDEN STATE WARRIORS -  The Golden State Warriors had a 3-1 series lead in their NBA Finals title defense but ended up throwing it all away. LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers would pull out the next three games and win the 2016 title.

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - FEBRUARY 04: Corey Clement #30 of the Philadelphia Eagles catches a touchdown pass against the New England Patriots during Super Bowl LII at U.S. Bank Stadium on February 4, 2018 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)Andy Lyons/Getty Images

Clement is best known in New England for his big game for the Eagles against the Patriots in Super Bowl LII, when he caught four passes for 100 yards and a touchdown (sorry to bring that up). Now in Dallas, Clement has been active for all three games but has carried the ball just three times, for a grand total of zero (0) yards.<p></p> <p><em><strong>NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS - SUPER BOWL LII - </strong></em>The New England Patriots had a chance to become the first team to win back to back championships since.....the New England Patriots. However, they fell short in Super Bowl LII by losing 41-33 to the Philadelphia Eagles.&nbsp;</p> <p></p>

2019 NBA Finals - Game Three

OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 05: Kawhi Leonard #2 of the Toronto Raptors attempts a shot against the Golden State Warriors during Game Three of the 2019 NBA Finals at ORACLE Arena on June 05, 2019 in Oakland, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

2018-19 GOLDEN STATE WARRIORS - The Warriors were another team that couldn't successfully complete a three-peat. They won NBA titles in 2017 and 2018 but fell short in 2019. The Warriors run ended at the hands of the Toronto Raptors in 2019.

Super Bowl LV

TAMPA, FLORIDA - FEBRUARY 07: Patrick Mahomes #15 of the Kansas City Chiefs walks with his head down in the fourth quarter against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Super Bowl LV at Raymond James Stadium on February 07, 2021 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)

KANSAS CITY CHIEFS - SUPER BOWL 55 - The Kansas City Chiefs took down the San Francisco 49ers in Super Bowl 54. The next year they would fall short in their title defense against Tom Brady and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

2022 NHL Stanley Cup Final - Game Six

TAMPA, FLORIDA - JUNE 26: Corey Perry #10 of the Tampa Bay Lightning reacts after losing to the Tampa Bay Lightning 2-1 in Game Six of the 2022 NHL Stanley Cup Final at Amalie Arena on June 26, 2022 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Carlson/Getty Images)

2021-22 TAMPA BAY LIGHTNING - The Lightning are another team that couldn't complete the three-peat. After Stanley Cup victories in 2020 and 2021, the Lightning fell to the Colorado Avalanche in the 2022 Stanley Cup Final in six games.

Kevin Maggiore has been producing on the Felger & Mazz program since January of 2022 and has been producing with 98.5 The Sports Hub since 2018. Kevin also produces New England Patriots broadcasts on The Sports Hub and has produced Boston Celtics and Boston Bruins broadcasts in the past. Kevin grew up in Saugus, Massachusetts and is still in the area today. A lifelong hockey fan, Kevin collects hockey jerseys and has over 100 jerseys in his collection. Kevin loves spending his time away from the office on the golf course. Kevin writes about all New England sports from Patriots football to Boston Celtics and Boston Bruins.