Archive for May 2011
Rich Eisen surprised by backstabbing in ESPN book
NFL Network host Rich Eisen joined the show to talk about the latest football news and the new ESPN book. Eisen said he was a bit surprised by the ESPN book. He said that he couldn’t understand why there was so much backstabbing. Eisen said people were really, really good to him. He said Dan…
Read MoreLance Armstrong representative says accuser is trying to sell book
Mark Fabiani, a representative of Lance Armstrong, joined the show to talk about fellow cycler Tyler Hamilton telling 60 Minutes that he saw Armstrong take EPO. Fabiani had some harsh comments about Hamilton. “He is a confessed liar,” Fabiani said. “For years and years and years, he maintained he was not a doper.” Fabiani questioned Hamilton’s…
Read MoreCharles Barkley says Westbrook not the story for Thunder-Mavs
TNT’s Charles Barkley joined the show to talk about both conference finals and more. Here are some of his takes. — Barkley has an issue with the aftermath of Thunder-Mavericks Game 2. “Oklahoma City won the game. That should be the story,” Barkley said. “Everyone is talking about Russell Westbrook. Oklahoma City took back homecourt advantage.…
Read MoreFritzie’s Thunder beats Mavericks headlines
From the brilliant mind of Todd Fritz … No Lightning, But Plenty of Thunder Getting Harden…Oklahoma City Prove Stiff Competition Who Ya Gonna Collison?..Mav Busters Dirk du Soleil…Should Be Circus Atmosphere As Series Changes Venue Thunder Step Up Like Men Against KIDD Beam Them Up, Scotty…Brooks Leads City To Game 2 Win Car-BILE…Rick Leaves Dallas…
Read MoreNick Saban talks about devastation in Alabama
Alabama head coach Nick Sban joined the show to talk about the tornado struck in Alabama in late April and the effect its had on his team and community. Saban said it was very scary because communication systems were out. “The biggest problem with this is communication,” Saban said. “It’s difficult to communicate when cell phones are…
Read MoreAgainst the Grain: 10 players who will make Pro Football Hall of Fame and not College Hall of Fame
By Andrew Perloff Here’s my list of 10 players who will make the Pro Football Hall of Fame but not the College Football Hall of Fame. Paulie and Dan disagreed with a few. What do you think? 1. Tom Brady 2. Brett Favre 3. Jason Taylor 4. Dwight Freeney 5. Tony Gonzalez 6. Terrell Owens 7. Drew…
Read MoreKevin Millar on Bryce Harper, Vin Mazzaro, ’04 Red Sox
MLB Network analyst Kevin Millar joined the show to talk about the big stories around baseball and more. Millar had interesting comments on why the Washington Nationals aren’t bringing up Bryce Harper. Millar said the team has to worry about his state of mind. “Is he dealing with failure like a big leaguer?” Millar said.…
Read MoreMcLovin flashes Dan
We were discussing the Vancouver Canucks fan who flashed a player in the penalty box. McLovin recreated the scene in the ManCave.
Read MoreJason Jackson talks about how Heat can beat Bulls
Sun Sports’ Jason Jackson joined the show to talk about the Miami Heat-Chicago Bulls series. Jackson said the Bulls aren’t great on the road. “They’re going to have to play their best basketball in an environment where it’s not easy to do that,” Jackson said. Jackson said the Heat are OK if Derrick Rose scores…
Read MoreBlake Griffin explains why he thinks Mavs will win the West
Los Angeles Clippers forward Blake Griffin joined the show to talk about the NBA playoffs and the car from the Slam Dunk contest. Griffin likes the Mavs to come out of the West because they can turn it on late in games more than other teams. He also thinks the Heat will still win the…
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