Archive for August 2011
Al Michaels says boosters have always caused damage for college football
NBC NFL broadcaster Al Michaels joined the show to talk the big stories in sports. Michaels talked about the problems in college football. Michaels pointed to the boosters as the main culprit. “It stems from the 50-year-old adolescent alumnus who needs to be part of the program,” Michaels said. “If you look at most of…
Read MoreCole Hamels says pitchers don’t deserve the MVP award
Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Cole Hamels joined the show to talk fantasy football and much more. Hamels talked about this cross-MLB fantasy football league he’s in. He has the No. 1 pick and is leaning toward Adrian Peterson. Hamels had an interesting discussion about pitchers and MVP. He thinks that pitchers don’t deserve the award. Hamels…
Read MoreIs Fritzy running an gentelmen’s club?
Turns out our own Todd Fritz may have a side business in California. No surprise really …
Read MoreArchie Manning comments on Peyton’s health, college football scandals
Archie Manning joined the show to talk about some of the big stories in college football and the NFL. Dan and Archie talked about Peyton’s neck problem. Manning said he doesn’t ask Peyton about his status. He said he’s waiting to see just like everyone else. “Knowing him, I know how bad he wants to…
Read MoreDan puts Miami Hurricanes suspension into perspective
Dan had some strong takes on the University of Miami players getting suspended. Dan said he’s been hearing from a lot of USC fans, who are complaining that Miami got a slap on the wrist compared to the Trojans and that’s not fair. Dan said USC needs to move on and accept what happened. The…
Read MoreRick Neuheisel plays guitar, evaluates Andrew Luck’s Heisman chances
UCLA head coach Rick Neuheisel joined the show to talk about the upcoming season and take on the challenge John McEnroe issued by playing Nirvana on the show last week. Neuheisel used to be our resident guitarist. Neuheisel played Dueling Banjos for Dan and said that he has used guitar to help recruit players in…
Read MoreCollinsworth: Vick deserved new contract; Texans and Broncos stick out as darkhorses
NBC NFL broadcaster Cris Collinsworth joined the show to talk about the big storylines around the league. Dan asked what he thought of Michael Vick’s new contract. “I think he deserves it,” Collinsworth said. “He’s done his job.” Collinsworth doesn’t think the Eagles are a Dream Team. Collinsworth thinks they’re good. But not a Super Bowl…
Read MoreBob Costas: AL MVP race could come down to who wins AL East
MLB Network and NBC analyst Bob Costas joined the show to talk about a variety of subjects. Dan told Costas he thinks Curtis Granderson is the leader for AL MVP. Costas agreed there’s a strong case for the Yankees centerfielder. But Costas thinks if the Red Sox win the AL East, Adrian Gonzalez has a…
Read MoreMcLovin’s lame effort to prepare for Hurricane Irene
McLovin tried his hardest to protect his apartment from the storm. Lucky for him he missed the worst of it.
Read MorePhilip Rivers talks about the most important quality for a quarterback
San Diego Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers joined the show to talk about the upcoming season. Dan asked Rivers how important throwing motion is when evaluating young quarterbacks. Rivers said it’s not the biggest factor. “There’s a lot of guys who can stand out here and throw a 20-yard comeback wide side,” Rivers said. “They can…
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