Archive for April 2012
Tom Verducci says Bryce Harper’s supposed arrogance helps him
Sports Illustrated’s Tom Verducci joined the show to talk about Bryce Harper coming up for the Nationals and more. Verducci said he’s not sure that Harper is here to stay in the MLB. The Nationals didn’t want to pull him up this quickly. Verducci said “talent-wise, this kid’s ready.” Verducci said Harper also plays all out…
Read MoreKirk Cousins talks about QB competition with Redskins
New Redskins quarterback Kirk Cousins joined the show to talk about being drafted and being on the team with Robert Griffin III. Cousins said Mike Shanahan called him and said that he was just too good to pass up. “This was a surprising pick to me as well,” Cousins said. “My job is to help…
Read MoreStacey King says don’t count out Bulls without Rose
CSN Chicago analyst Stacey King joined the show to talk about the impact of the Derrick Rose injury. King looked back at the moment Rose hurt his ACL. “You could have heard a pin drop in the United Center,” King said. “Everything just stopped.” King stood up for Bulls coach Tom Thibodeau. “This is not his…
Read MorePeter King questions Redskins for taking Kirk Cousins
Sports Illustrated’s Peter King joined the show to talk about the NFL Draft and more. Here are some of his takes. — King said the Redskins really surprised him by taking Kirk Cousins in the fourth round. King said that Washington doesn’t have picks in the coming years and have lots of needs. — King…
Read MoreVideo of Rajon Rondo having contact with official
Did he do this on purpose? That’s today’s poll. What do you think his suspension will be?
Read MoreMike Florio shares details on the Draft and Rams losing out on WR
Profootballtalk.com and NBC analyst Mike Florio joined the show to talk about the NFL Draft. Dan asked Florio what he expects to happen tonight. He said the Rams are sitting at the top of Round 2 and can field calls all day if some team loves a guy. Florio said the Jaguars played it perfectly…
Read MoreDavid Stern on World Peace suspension, Spurs sitting stars, shrinking league
NBA commissioner David Stern joined the show to talk about state of the League as the postseason begins. Stern explained why it would be hard to shorten the season. He said they plan for 41 games to fill arenas and air something on TV, and they’d drastically reduce income if they went that direction. Dan…
Read MoreRay Lewis talks about this year’s Draft and looks back at when he was selected
Baltimore Ravens star Ray Lewis joined the show to talk about the Draft and much more. Dan asked Lewis what he would think if the Ravens drafted an inside linebacker. “I would teach him everything that needs to be taught about the game,” Lewis said. But he didn’t say he’d move aside right now. Dan…
Read MoreScott Brooks has update on Harden’s health, previews Mavs series
Oklahoma City Thuner coach Scotty Brooks joined the show to talk about the playoffs. Brooks said Harden will practice today and is ready to go. Brooks said he didn’t see the play live, but he’s just glad Harden is OK. Brooks talked about guarding Dirk Nowitzki. He said they broke down the tape to figure…
Read MoreRich Eisen recaps Draft, explains why it moved so fast
NFL Network host Rich Eisen joined the show to talk about covering the Draft last night. Eisen said that this was the first rookie salary cap Draft, and there were a lot of trades. That meant teams knew who they wanted, so they moved quickly. “That created a lot of logjam at the Commissioner’s table,”…
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