Archive for April 2013
Martina Navratilova says Jason Collins a “pioneer”
Tennis star Martina Navratilova joined the show to talk about Jason Collins announcing he was gay in Sports Illustrated on Monday. Navratilova said she wasn’t totally surprised. “I figured it was only a matter of time,” Navratilova said. Navratilova said that this is huge because he’s the first, and it will help a lot of…
Read MoreSteph Curry weighs in on Jason Collins, outside shooting
Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry joined the show to talk about the Warriors-Nuggets series and Jason Collins. Curry weighed in on Collins coming out and what effect it would have in a locker room. “You’d have to think about it because you haven’t really crossed that situation,” Curry said. “You want everybody to be…
Read MoreAmaechi comments on Collins, says he had it easier because he was British
Former NBA player John Amaechi joined the show to talk about his advice for Jason Collins on coming out and the impact of Collins’ story in Sports Illustrated. Amaechi looked back and said he had teammates who were afraid to be seen with him because of the fear people would think they were gay. He…
Read MoreTony Dungy weighs in on Jason Collins, Tim Tebow and Honey Badger
NBC analyst Tony Dungy joined the show to talk about the Jason Collins story and to break down the NFL Draft. Dungy talked about how he would have approached the Collins story as a coach. He also weighed in on Tim Tebow’s next team — saying that Tebow might consider playing another position. But Dungy…
Read MorePaul Domowitch on Eagles drafting Matt Barkley
Philadelphia Daily News’ Paul Domowitch joined the show to talk about the Eagles’ selection of quarterback Matt Barkley. Domo said this says a lot about Chip Kelly’s outlook on his offense and explains why it might be good news for Nick Foles.
Read MoreChris Mannix on Howard-Lakers fit, Clippers’ woes and how to beat Knicks
Sports Illustrated’s Chris Mannix joined the show to talk about the NBA playoffs. Mannix weighed in on Dwight Howard’s future and why he didn’t fit well with the Lakers. Mannix also said Clippers forward Blake Griffin needs to step up and has a surprising prediction on the Knicks-Pacers series. Mannix thinks the Knicks have a…
Read MoreVIDEO: Seton vs. Glazer is on
Mike Florio on why Geno and Manti fell
Profootballtalk.com editor Mike Florio joined the show to talk about the big NFL Draft storylines. Florio tries to explain why Geno Smith and Manti Te’o didn’t go in the first round.
Read MoreIt’s official — Seton will fight Jay Glazer
The Wheel has spun. Seton landed on fighting Jay Glazer! Jay himself was in studio and is psyched to take our boy down.
Read MoreE.J. Manuel takes us behind scenes at Draft Night
New Bills quarterback E.J. Manuel joined the show to talk about the Draft. Manuel tells a great story about an accidental phone call early in the Draft and talks about his role in Buffalo.
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