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This is really interesting!

https://ew.com/watch-unaired-survivor-49-schoolyard-pick-fallout-exclusive-11852558
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On 11/20/2025 6:59 PM, Brian Smith wrote:

This is really interesting!

https://ew.com/watch-unaired-survivor-49-schoolyard-pick-fallout-exclusive-11852558

Very interesting! What stood out to me was neither team (especially
Rizo) picking Savannah until she was one of the final two left. Given
how strong she is in challenges, why was she picked last? I don't get
that at all. I can maybe see Riz not picking her first because he
doesn't want to show how closely aligned they are, but doesn't everyone already understand that?
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On 11/20/2025 6:59 PM, Rick wrote:

On 11/20/2025 6:59 PM, Brian Smith wrote:

This is really interesting!

https://ew.com/watch-unaired-survivor-49-schoolyard-pick-fallout-
exclusive-11852558

Very interesting!-a What stood out to me was neither team (especially
Rizo) picking Savannah until she was one of the final two left.-a Given
how strong she is in challenges, why was she picked last?-a I don't get
that at all.-a I can maybe see Riz not picking her first because he
doesn't want to show how closely aligned they are, but doesn't everyone already understand that?

The choosing of the players for a food reward made no sense to me. Rizo picking Jawan first was just as bad as Kristina giving up her spot at
the reward to Jawan. Why are these guys so concerned about Jawan?

Kristina picking Sophie first because she wanted to reset their
relationship and not because Sophie's good at challenges is another
example of how Kristina continues to have bad reads. She should know
from when Sophie got back from the last TC that there isn't enough time
to mend their relationship.

If it wasn't for this clip, I would have guessed that Savannah was
chosen either first or second. Best challenge competitor and best food
reward (IMO), and she gets picked last. Makes no sense. Rizo should have chosen Savannah in the third round. I can see Sophie being chosen early
as she is a good competitor. If Kristina passed up Savannah in the
second round, Rizo should have grabbed her the next chance she got. And
yes, they all know that Rizo and Savannah are working together, so Rizo
not choosing her wasn't hiding anything.
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On 11/20/2025 9:28 PM, Brian Smith wrote:

On 11/20/2025 6:59 PM, Rick wrote:

On 11/20/2025 6:59 PM, Brian Smith wrote:

This is really interesting!

https://ew.com/watch-unaired-survivor-49-schoolyard-pick-fallout-
exclusive-11852558

Very interesting!-a What stood out to me was neither team (especially
Rizo) picking Savannah until she was one of the final two left.-a Given
how strong she is in challenges, why was she picked last?-a I don't get
that at all.-a I can maybe see Riz not picking her first because he
doesn't want to show how closely aligned they are, but doesn't
everyone already understand that?

The choosing of the players for a food reward made no sense to me. Rizo picking Jawan first was just as bad as Kristina giving up her spot at
the reward to Jawan. Why are these guys so concerned about Jawan?

Kristina picking Sophie first because she wanted to reset their
relationship and not because Sophie's good at challenges is another
example of how Kristina continues to have bad reads. She should know
from when Sophie got back from the last TC that there isn't enough time
to mend their relationship.

If it wasn't for this clip, I would have guessed that Savannah was
chosen either first or second. Best challenge competitor and best food reward (IMO), and she gets picked last. Makes no sense. Rizo should have chosen Savannah in the third round. I can see Sophie being chosen early
as she is a good competitor. If Kristina passed up Savannah in the
second round, Rizo should have grabbed her the next chance she got. And
yes, they all know that Rizo and Savannah are working together, so Rizo
not choosing her wasn't hiding anything.

The only thing that remotely makes sense might be this. Since it was a
reward challenge - not immunity - Savannah and Rizo may have simply made
an agreement between them that they would not pick one another so as not
to attract attention or draw attention to their strength in challenges.
That could also explain neither choosing Soph. They may have concluded strategically that reward challenges are of minimal importance so they
would divert attention to Jawan and his lack of food.
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On 11/20/2025 9:28 PM, Brian Smith wrote:

On 11/20/2025 6:59 PM, Rick wrote:

On 11/20/2025 6:59 PM, Brian Smith wrote:

This is really interesting!

https://ew.com/watch-unaired-survivor-49-schoolyard-pick-fallout-
exclusive-11852558

Very interesting!-a What stood out to me was neither team (especially
Rizo) picking Savannah until she was one of the final two left.-a Given
how strong she is in challenges, why was she picked last?-a I don't get
that at all.-a I can maybe see Riz not picking her first because he
doesn't want to show how closely aligned they are, but doesn't
everyone already understand that?

The choosing of the players for a food reward made no sense to me. Rizo picking Jawan first was just as bad as Kristina giving up her spot at
the reward to Jawan. Why are these guys so concerned about Jawan?

Kristina picking Sophie first because she wanted to reset their
relationship and not because Sophie's good at challenges is another
example of how Kristina continues to have bad reads. She should know
from when Sophie got back from the last TC that there isn't enough time
to mend their relationship.

If it wasn't for this clip, I would have guessed that Savannah was
chosen either first or second. Best challenge competitor and best food reward (IMO), and she gets picked last. Makes no sense. Rizo should have chosen Savannah in the third round. I can see Sophie being chosen early
as she is a good competitor. If Kristina passed up Savannah in the
second round, Rizo should have grabbed her the next chance she got. And
yes, they all know that Rizo and Savannah are working together, so Rizo
not choosing her wasn't hiding anything.

The only thing that remotely makes sense might be this. Since it was a
reward challenge - not immunity - Savannah and Rizo may have simply made
an agreement between them that they would not pick one another so as not
to attract attention or draw attention to their strength in challenges.
That could also explain neither choosing Soph. They may have concluded strategically that reward challenges are of minimal importance so they
would divert attention to Jawan and his lack of food.
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On 11/21/2025 7:14 AM, Rick wrote:

On 11/20/2025 9:28 PM, Brian Smith wrote:

On 11/20/2025 6:59 PM, Rick wrote:

On 11/20/2025 6:59 PM, Brian Smith wrote:

This is really interesting!

https://ew.com/watch-unaired-survivor-49-schoolyard-pick-fallout-
exclusive-11852558

Very interesting!-a What stood out to me was neither team (especially
Rizo) picking Savannah until she was one of the final two left.
Given how strong she is in challenges, why was she picked last?-a I
don't get that at all.-a I can maybe see Riz not picking her first
because he doesn't want to show how closely aligned they are, but
doesn't everyone already understand that?

The choosing of the players for a food reward made no sense to me.
Rizo picking Jawan first was just as bad as Kristina giving up her
spot at the reward to Jawan. Why are these guys so concerned about Jawan?

Kristina picking Sophie first because she wanted to reset their
relationship and not because Sophie's good at challenges is another
example of how Kristina continues to have bad reads. She should know
from when Sophie got back from the last TC that there isn't enough
time to mend their relationship.

If it wasn't for this clip, I would have guessed that Savannah was
chosen either first or second. Best challenge competitor and best food
reward (IMO), and she gets picked last. Makes no sense. Rizo should
have chosen Savannah in the third round. I can see Sophie being chosen
early as she is a good competitor. If Kristina passed up Savannah in
the second round, Rizo should have grabbed her the next chance she
got. And yes, they all know that Rizo and Savannah are working
together, so Rizo not choosing her wasn't hiding anything.

The only thing that remotely makes sense might be this.-a Since it was a reward challenge - not immunity - Savannah and Rizo may have simply made
an agreement between them that they would not pick one another so as not
to attract attention or draw attention to their strength in challenges.
That could also explain neither choosing Soph.-a They may have concluded strategically that reward challenges are of minimal importance so they
would divert attention to Jawan and his lack of food.

Would they have time to strategize like that? Have any past players ever mentioned on a podcast if they discuss every possibility of what might
happen in terms of challenges? Stuff like who to choose and not choose
in schoolyard picks, etc.? I know on BB they analyze every minute detail
of what might be coming up, but I think it's for them to do so than it
is for Survivor players. It's also possible these guys are told they're
going to be doing a Reward Challenge which might give them enough time
to make some quick decisions.
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