Archive for May 2011
Evan Longoria talks about the AL East race and Manny
Tampa Bay Rays third baseman Evan Longoria joined guest host Chris Mannix to talk about the AL East race and more. Longoria talked about slumps. He has no abnormal slump-busters — sometimes he bangs on his drums. But he confirmed a lot of guys wear thongs. Longoria talked about the close race in the AL…
Read MoreJoel Sherman says Posada controversy ‘coming attraction’ for Yankees
New York Post columnist Joel Sherman joined the show to talk about Jorge Posada bowing out of a game when he was dropped to ninth in the lineup. Sherman said that this is a “coming attraction” for the Yankees, who have lots of older players who will start to struggle. Sherman said they have a…
Read MoreShane Battier on why Grizzlies lost, and how to slow the Thunder
Memphis Grizzlies forward Shane Battier joined guest host Chris Mannix to talk about their loss to the Thunder in Game 7 on Sunday. “To win a Game 7 on the road, you have to have ice in your veins, and you have to have the perfect game,” Battier said. Battier said the biggest piece of…
Read MoreWould you try to block a dunk or get out of the way?
Did you see the Bulls’ Taj Gibson’s dunk on Dwyane Wade in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals? We were debating, would you have stayed in there or bailed to avoid being posterized? Hit the Comments …
Read MoreDan Patrick, K.J. Choi rule the TPC
K.J. Choi pulled out The Players Championship over David Toms in a playoff on the famous 17th hole. But it was Dan who stole the show doing an excellent job for NBC.
Read MoreGus Johnson explains why he left CBS for FOX
New FOX Sports broadcaster Gus Johnson joined the show to talk about why he left CBS and what the future holds. Johnson talked about how much CBS meant to him, and pointed specifically to the NCAA Tournament: “It made me pretty much who I am today as a broadcaster,” Johnson said. Johnson said the notion he’d…
Read MoreWho plays Dan and the Danettes in the DP sitcom?
Dan and Rich Eisen were talking about how every sports host has a show in development. So we began discussing the DP sitcom. Who should we cast as Dan and the Danettes? Share your casting choices below ….
Read MoreRich Eisen comments on Lockout going to November, Favre
NFL Network host Rich Eisen joined the show to talk about the Lockout and more. Eisen commented on Cris Collinsworth’s Tweet that the NFL won’t resume until November. Eisen said that he couldn’t find a specific fact in Collinsworth’s Twitter feed, just Collinsworth’s opinion. Dan asked Eisen if the NFL Network has reached out to…
Read MoreMike Bianchi talks about Tiger and possibility he used HGH
Orlando Sentinel columnist Mike Bianchi joined the show to talk about his column questioning whether Tiger Woods may have used HGH at some point. “I’m not accusing Tiger of anything,” Bianchi said. “But when he has all these ties. And you look at the climate around sports.” Bianchi said that PGA officials had their head…
Read MoreFritzy’s Tiger drops out headlines
From the brilliant mind of Todd Fritz on Tiger Woods dropping out of the TPC after nine holes … Canadien Fakin’…..Tiger’s Success Is Phony I’ve Got An Elin Tiger’s Ex Feels No Sympathy Tiger-Blood…..Doping, Duh? T-P-See Ya Oh, Canada?….Did Dr. North of Border Destroy Woods MAJOR Setback Golden Scare….Latest Injury Could Be End For Woods…
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