Archive for 2011
Can you spot Paulie at the Fairfield-Siena game?
Paulie is in here somewhere taking in the Fairfield-Siena game. Can you find him?
Read MoreDan wants to cut the Oscars down to an hour
Dan wants the Oscars to cut out about half the show. He thinks the whole thing could be done in an hour. Get rid of all the costume design and non-juicy awards, and get to the good stuff. “I didn’t even know there were categories for these things,” Dan said, comparing some of the awards…
Read MoreBarkley, Smoltz and O’Dell join DP Show on Monday
Dan is back for a busy day in sports and entertainment. We’ll talk about Cam Newton’s Combine performance, a crazy weekend in college basketball and the Oscars. We’ll hear from Auburn alum Charles Barkley, John Smoltz and Nancy O’Dell. Also, FOXSports.com NFL draft analyst Adam Caplan will drop by to break down the Combine.
Read MoreRich Eisen talks about Cam Newton at NFL Scouting Combine
NFL Network and podcast host Rich Eisen joined the show to talk about the Scouting Combine. Eisen said that Cam Newton will throw at the combine, which is somewhat unusual for a big prospect. He said quarterbacks don’t like to throw there because they don’t know the receivers. And Newton will have to handle a lot…
Read MoreChris Mannix’s top three NBA teams in each conference
Guest host and SI NBA writer Chris Mannix weighed in on his top picks in each conference. Here they are: EAST 1. Boston 2. Chicago 3. Miami WEST 1. Oklahoma City Thunder 2. San Antonio Spurs 3. Los Angeles Lakers
Read MoreThad Matta on Jared Sullinger, wide-open Tourney, one-and-done
Ohio State coach Thad Matta joined guests hosts Seth Davis and Chris Mannix to discuss his team and their Tournament future. Matta had great things to say about his star Jared Sullinger. “He has a great basketball IQ. His demeanor on the floor is incredible,” Matta said. Matta also talked about the Buckeyes staying undefeated…
Read MoreIs a sport better when it has a Goliath?
Guest host Seth Davis raised the question about whether a sport is better with one dominant team or one dominant individual performer. Would college hoops have been better if Kyrie Irving had stayed healthy and Duke was dominant? Is golf better when Tiger Woods is virtually unbeatable? What do you think?
Read MoreSeth Davis likes Duke and Ohio State in Tournament
We asked guest host Seth Davis which teams have a realistic chance of winning it all. Davis pointed to Duke and Ohio State. He thinks that those two teams are the safest pick. He said Texas and Kansas have a high ceiling, but aren’t as stable.
Read MoreRosenthal: Pujols, Carpenter could eventually be on trading block
FOXSports.com’s Ken Rosenthal joined guests hosts Seth Davis and Chris Mannix to talk about the big MLB stories as Spring Training opens. Rosenthal thinks that if the Cardinals struggle, both Albert Pujols and Chris Carpenter could be on the trading block in mid-summer. Rosenthal said that the Angles and Cubs are the two teams being…
Read MoreSteve Fisher says San Diego is Aztecs-crazy, weighs in on Fredette
San Diego State Steve Fisher joined the show to talk about the Aztecs’ surprising success this season. Fisher said that the city is crazy about the team right now. “In a town driven by its two pro teams, we have become the talk of the town without question,” Fisher said. Fisher said this isn’t overnight success.…
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