Archive for September 2011
Kevin Millar thinks Francona likely out in Boston
MLB Network analyst Kevin Millar joined the show to talk about the Red Sox collapse and the upcoming playoffs. Millar said if he was a betting man, he thinks Terry Francona is out in Boston. “It could be a mutual thing,” Millar said. “Maybe they didn’t pick up his option fast enough.” Millar said that the…
Read MoreHaloti Ngata talks about comparisons to Suh, Brady complaining
Baltimore Ravens defensive lineman Haloti Ngata joined the show to talk about their upcoming game against the Jets and much more. Ngata said that the Jets are not stopping the run or running as well as they have in the past. But he thinks New York quarterback Mark Sanchez can make big plays. Ngata gave…
Read MoreRed Sox insider said Francona parting not really mutual
Comcast SportsNet New England’s Jessica Moran joined the show to talk about the Red Sox parting ways with Terry Francona. Moran said that they’ll try to portray it like it’s a mutual parting. But it’s not. If the Red Sox offered to pick up his option, Francona would have probably stayed. Moran said that ownership…
Read MoreJeff Pearlman says his Walter Payton biography misunderstood
Jeff Pearlman joined the show to talk about his new book on Walter Payton Sweetness. Pearlman said he’s never gotten this much negative feedback on anything he’s ever worked on. He said it’s disappointing, because the book is misunderstood and many people haven’t read it yet. “It’s so not a let’s slam Walter Payton book,”…
Read MoreDo you want to know about your sports hero’s life? Walter Payton debate raging today
We’ve been having a heated debate in the studio today. Jeff Pearlman wrote a tell-all book about Walter Payton’s life. A lot of loyal fans in Chicago don’t want to know all of the facts on Payton, and aren’t sure why this book was written. What do you think? Hit the Comments …
Read MoreDanette World Series pool
We had a draft of the eight playoff teams. Dan picked names out of the hat and here’s how it went down: 1. Todd: Yankees 2. Seton: Brewers 3. McLovin (via trade with Paulie): Phillies 4. Paulie (via trade with McLovin): Rangers 5. Paulie: Diamondbacks 6. Paulie: Tigers 7. Seton: Rays 8. Todd: Cardinals
Read MoreDan and Christie Brinkley on the set of Jack and Jill
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Tony Dungy on Vick’s complaints, chances Manning will return this season
NBC NFL analyst Tony Dungy joined the show to talk about some of the big stories in the league. Dungy said that Michael Vick shouldn’t have complained about the officials after the Eagles’ loss to the Giants last Sunday. Dungy thinks Vick should have let coach Andy Reid do the complaining, because what he said…
Read MoreMLB Network’s Billy Ripken says don’t overlook Detroit Tigers
MLB Network analsyt Billy Ripken joined the show to talk about the wild finale to the regular season and more. Dan asked Ripken to look ahead to the playoffs and which team is he keeping a close eye on. “There’s a little bit of me that thinks Detroit is going to be very tough,” Ripken…
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