Archive for October 2011

Dallas Cowboys running back DeMarco Murray joined the show to talk about his 253-yard performance against Rams on Sunday. Murray said he doesn’t know if he’ll be the first-team running back. “Felix [Jones] is a great running back,” Murray said. Murray said he still doesn’t know if he’s going to to start Sunday against the…

Here are Todd’s mock headlines on Tony La Russa making mistakes with his bullpen in Game 5 of the World Series:Frit I Can’t Relief This Motte’s The Matter With the Cardinals? La Russa Could Use A Napoli Just Lynn, Baby? A Call To Arms Who’s The Genius Responsible For This? Miscommunication Causes Mound Of Trouble…

USC quarterback Matt Barkley joined the show to talk about the upcoming game against Stanford and more. Here are some of Barkley’s takes: — Barkley said that they don’t have the celebrity guests at practice now that they’re on probation. “But our fans have been pretty spectacular this year despite all the junk that’s been…

Sports Illustrated writer Tom Verducci joined the show to talk about Game 5 of the World Series. “The eighth inning was the most mismanaged inning of a World Series that I’ve ever seen,” Verducci said. Verducci said that when you look at everything Tony La Russa did, it made no sense even if you disregard…

After the success of Occupy GameDay, we’re seeing a lot of action at this year’s World Series.

Former Duke star Christian Laettner joined the show to talk about his exhibition game in Kentucky this evening. The game, which benefits the V Foundation, pits the Big Blue All-Stars against the Villains. “I’m not necessarily totally comfortable with the event being at Rupp Arena, but it should be a fun night,” Laettner said. Laettner…

MLB Network’s Kevin Millar joined the show to talk about the World Series and more. Millar was wowed by Albert Pujols’ three home runs — especially the upper decker. Millar said even though it was over the middle, hitting a high 97 mph fastball is very hard to do and a batter’s swing has to…

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Christian Ponder joined the show to talk about his first game in the NFL. Ponder said his teammate accused him of having “crazy eyes” when he took the ball from his first touchdown. Ponder talked about his respect for Aaron Rodgers. He said that he’s the best quarterback in the NFL. Ponder…

FOX’s Brian Billick joined the show to break down the big storylines from Week 7 in the NFL. Billick had a lot of praise for Carolina Panthers rookie quarterback Cam Newton.  “He brings that uniqueness,” Billick said. “But I see the other things developing. You can see him winning a championship.” Billick said he’s not…