Archive for 2011
Blake Griffin talks nicknames, dunks, rookie of year
Los Angeles Clippers star Blake Griffin joined the show to talk about his season and more. Dan asked him which nickname did he find the weirdest. Griffin pointed to “Dr. Dunkenstein and Rim Reaper.” Dan asked if liked “Poster Child.” Griffin wasn’t into it. “Ya, but am I going to be a child my whole…
Read MoreWill anyone ever break DiMaggio’s record
Sports Illustrated put Joe DiMaggio on the cover this week, celebrating his record of 56 straight games hitting. Dan thinks no one will ever break that record since pitchers will avoid a guy like that at some point. And he believes Cal Ripken’s record of consecutive games is safe. What do you think? Is Joltin’…
Read MoreDan playing through pain with injured hand
Dan had an Irving Fryar-like incident in the kitchen last night and is playing with a hurt hand today. You’ll notice the Buzz LightYear band-aid. Seton and McLovin think that Dan might be overplaying his injury a bit.
Read MoreNolan Smith on Irving, player of year, NBA
Duke guard Nolan Smith joined the show to talk about the ACC Tournament and the Big Dance. Dan asked Smith if Kyrie Irving will play again. “He’s been working really hard,” Smith said. “I think there’s still no call on it. He’s not back running or playing yet.” Dan asked Nolan his player of the year.…
Read MoreAl Leiter compares Braves, Phillies
MLB Network analyst Al Leiter joined the show to talk about Spring Training and look ahead to the story. Dan asked Leiter if the Braves can knock off the Phillies in the NL East. Leiter said he’s not quite convinced Atlanta’s pitching staff is deep enough. He thinks you need good pitching to hang with…
Read MoreNew power duo in back row
Fritzie is out again, but Dan is joining McLovin’ to form a new powerful alliance in the back row.
Read MorePitino says Big East deserves 11 in Tourney
Louisville coach Rick Pitino joined the show to talk about this week’s Big East Tournament and more. Dan asked how many teams Big East teams will reach the NCAA Tournament. “I don’t think there’s any question it will be 11,” Pitino said. Dan asked Pitino if Marquette deserves to make the Tournament. “Without question they are…
Read MoreTom Zbikowski talks about going back to boxing
Baltimore Ravens safety Tom Zbikowski joined the show to talk about returning to the boxing ring because of the lockout. Zbikowski said that he had a lot of nerves, but he’s ready to box now. Tom said he’s really into it. “I’m very serious. I’m down to cruiser weight. I’m fighting people more my size,”…
Read MoreDan blocks Seton’s shot
Here’s a photo of Dan blocking Seton’s shot in one of the breaks earlier today.
Read MoreBen Hansbrough on Notre Dame’s chances
Notre Dame shooting guard Ben Hansbrough joined the show to talk about the Irish’s season. Hansbrough said that he’s not that surprised by Notre Dame’s success this season. “We’re playing for each other,” Hansbrough said. Dan asked the last time he beat Tyler in one-on-one. “Last time we played,” Hansbrough said. He said they play whenever…
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