Archive for 2011
Sen. John McCain discusses need for HGH testing, says winning presidency easier than changing BCS, doesn’t regret Palin choice
Sen. John McCain joined the show to talk about HGH in the NFL and much more. Dan asked McCain how much sports Congress members talk about when they get together. “A pretty good amount, since all the other issues are so unpleasant,” McCain said. Dan asked which Senator knows the most about sports. “Southern senators…
Read MoreAlabama RB Trent Richardson says he’s in no rush to get to the NFL
Alabama running back Trent Richardson joined the show to talk about the big game against LSU on Saturday. Richardson said he can’t wait to get to the game and go at it with that LSU defense. Richardson hinted he’s leaning toward staying in college but is putting off really thinking about it. “I have no…
Read MoreSchwartz comments on Suh’s meeting with the Commish and puts Tebow into perspective
Detroit Lions coach Jim Schwartz joined the show to talk about Ndamukong Suh and their early-season success. “We’re proud to have Ndamukong Suh represent our team,” Schwartz said. “We think he’s a great football player.” Schwartz said Suh might change some aspects of how he plays, but he hopes that Suh still plays with the…
Read MoreHeated debate in ManCave: Why is this Karate Kid video so funny?
Thanks to Jimmy Traina at SI.com for putting this in today’s Hot Clicks.
Read MoreTodd Fritz’ Kim Kardashian headlines … at least the ones we can publish
Some of these didn’t make it past the goalie. Dan cut out some, but there still some gems in Todd Fritz’ Kim Kardashian-Kris Humprhies split headlines: NET Gain or NET Loss? KRIS Crossed Over Dude, Where’s My Kardashian? My Lovely Lady HUMPHRIES HOOP Schemes Were They In Love?..KIM-possible Kar-CASH-ian…It Was All For Money Humphries Gets…
Read MoreBill Shaikin talks about potential buyers for Dodgers
Los Angeles Times reporter Bill Shaikin joined the show to talk about Frank McCourt agreeing to give up the Dodgers. Shaikin commented to the best offshore sportsbook reporter on all the complicated financial situations surrounding the team right now. Shaikin said that even the Bryan Stow lawsuit may factor in for McCourt. Shaikin said some…
Read MoreVideo of Ryan Leaf and McLovin having catch and Paulie dodging truck
Here’s video of Paulie running into the street to retrieve the football after Ryan Leaf threw a pass that McLovin missed. It hit a cement mixer, but no one was hurt.
Read MoreRyan Leaf looks back at why he didn’t develop into successful NFL career
Former Washington State and NFL quarterback Ryan Leaf came to the ManCave to talk about his new book and look back on his career. Leaf’s book is about his days in college. Dan asked him why it was so close between him and Peyton Manning. “I was talented,” Leaf said. “At that level, you have…
Read MoreExcerpt from Ryan Leaf’s new book
This is from Ryan’s upcoming book 596 Switch … WHY IS THIS ALL HAPPENING? I knew it was a bad idea and my clammy palms were telling me as much. It was February of 2010, and a typical winter night of cold and drizzle in Seattle. As I walked into the Westin for the annual…
Read MorePat Forde says super-conferences won’t fix college football
New Yahoo college football writer Pat Forde joined the show to talk about why he left ESPN and the state of college football. Forde doesn’t think super-conferences will fix everything. “If we end up with four 16-team super-conferences and have a playoff, I still don’t think it’s worth it,” Forde said. “I think what’s lost…
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