Archive for June 2013
Doc Rivers responds to Bill Simmons’ criticism about how he left Celtics; discusses relationship with Rondo
New Los Angeles Clippers coach Doc Rivers joined the show to talk about why he left the Celtics. Dan asked Rivers about ESPN analyst Bill Simmons’ claims that he quit on the Celtics. “The [Celtics] wanted to unload contracts for draft picks,” Rivers said. “I happened to be one of those contracts. [An owner] said…
Read MoreRich Eisen on how Pats will move on without Aaron Hernandez
NFL Network host Rich Eisen (@richeisen) talks about how New England will move on football-wise without Aaron Hernandez. And Eisen weighs in on filming draft prospects as they fall down in the first round.
Read MoreChris Mannix breaks down NBA Draft
SI’s Chris Mannix (@ChrisMannixSI) joined the show to talk about last night’s NBA Draft and more. Here are some of his takes: — “I’ve said many times Anthony Bennett is the most talented player in this draft,” Mannix said. “But the problem is his position.” Mannix said on offense he can play small or power…
Read MoreBrian Billick compares Pats’ view on Hernandez to how Ravens handled Lewis
FOX’s Brian Billick joined the show to share his perspective on Aaron Hernandez and compare it to when his player Ray Lewis was arrested. Dan asked Billick why the Ravens didn’t cut Lewis after he was arrested. “We did not have all the information,” Billick said. “The player has rights. … We had to make…
Read MoreSI’s Michael McCann breaks down case against Aaron Hernandez
Sports Illustrated legal analyst Michael McCann (@McCannSportsLaw) joined the show to break down the Aaron Hernandez case. McCann lays out the case against Hernandez and says the prosecution has to have a very strong case. They probably have to have a strong motive and explain why Hernandez would do it so close to home. McCann…
Read MoreVIDEO: Is Fritzy making up phone calls so he can flex?
Potential No. 1 pick Nerlens Noel says best-case scenario is returning by November
ttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wyz1fshjLLE Former Kentucky big man Nerlens Noel joined the show to talk about tonight’s Draft and update us on his health. Noel said that the Cavs have not told him they were going to draft him. He said that he’s only visited the top three teams in the Draft. Dan asked about his knee rehab…
Read MoreBob Nightengale breaks down Yankees’ thinking on A-Rod
USA Today’s Bob Nightengale (@BNightengale) joined the show to talk about the Brian Cashman-A-Rod dust-up and the impact of Yasiel Puig for the Dodgers.
Read MoreTom Curran on how Pats move on without Aaron Hernandez
CSN New England Patriots analyst Tom Curran (@tomecurran) shares his thoughts on the arrest of Aaron Hernandez and what it means for the Patriots moving forward.
Read MoreCody Zeller says he can handle teams trying to beat him; shares odd interview question
NBA draft prospect Cody Zeller joined the show to talk about where he might land and more. Zeller said he worked out for 10 teams, but that he has “no clue” where he’ll end up getting picked. Zeller said that “I’m looking forward to playing both or either one of my brothers,” Zeller said. “There…
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