Bob Costas on state of NFL, offers new MLB playoff system

NBC and MLB Network broadcaster Bob Costas joined the show to talk about some of the big NFL and MLB stories. Costas doesn’t think that the replacement officials controversy will last. “Pretty soon people will forget,” Costas said. But Costas thinks that they face a huge issue with head injuries. Costas said that we don’t…

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Mike Florio says don’t rip Roger Goodell for officials lockout

Profootballtalk.com’s Mike Florio joined the show to talk about the officials lockout and more. Florio said that Roger Goodell shouldn’t be criticized for this. He was doing what the owners want. And if he didn’t, the owners would get rid of him. Florio also pointed out that the real officials are going to make mistakes,…

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Rich Eisen says NFL put out ‘defective product’

NFL Network host Rich Eisen joined the show to talk about the officials lockout ending and more. Dan asked who was the winner and who was the loser. “I think the League lost, because it was a defective product,” Eisen said. “Their ability to administer a game was beyond sub-par.” Eisen said that he’s looking forward…

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Jerome Bettis upset Notre Dame won’t play Michigan

The former Notre Dame and Steelers great Jerome Bettis joined the show to talk about Notre Dame and the NFL’s problems with replacement officials. Dan asked Bettis his thoughts on the Notre Dame-Michigan rivalry coming to an end. “It’s terrible,” Bettis said. “I thought that was one of the biggest rivalries in the country. To…

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Tony La Russa on Mark McGwire, Albert Pujols, Dusty Baker

Former MLB manager Tony La Russa came to the Man Cave to talk baseball. Here are some of his takes on a wide range of topics: —  La Russa looked back at his conflict with Reds manager Dusty Baker over All-Star snubs. “You can disagree all you want to,” La Russa said. “To make it…

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