Archive for 2011
Joe Gibbs: Offensive changes make backup QBs more important than ever
Former NFL coach and NASCAR owner Joe Gibbs joined the show to talk about what’s going on in both sports. Dan asked Gibbs if he’d rather have Michael Vick or Matt Ryan. Gibbs said “Rex Grossman,” because he’s a Redskins fan. “I’m expecting good things this year from the Redskins,” Gibbs said. Gibbs talked about QB…
Read MoreDan says Ochocinco-Bruschi Tweet controversy all about the timing
Dan thinks that one of the reasons that Tedy Bruschi’s criticism of Chad Ochocinco got so much attention was because of the timing. Ochocinco Tweeted on a Tuesday. There’s not a lot of quotes out there yet on Tuesday morning, and the NFL media has to chew on something. That’s why the story blew up.…
Read MorePaulie interviews Desmond Howard before Michigan-Notre Dame game
Here is video of our own Paul Pabst interviewing Desmond Howard before the Notre Dame game at the Big House in Ann Arbor.
Read MoreOregon’s Kelly on offseason issues; why he doesn’t want players to join team for uniforms
Oregon coach Chip Kelly joined the show to talk about his season and the state of his program. Dan asked Kelly the worst part of the offseason. “That you don’t get to play games,” Kelly said. “Whatever happens on a daily basis you have to take and make decisions and move forward.” Kelly said he’s…
Read MoreBobby Bowden says he hid cancer for recruiting purposes; FSU could have joined SEC in ’92
Former Florida State coach Bobby Bowden joined the show to talk about being diagnosed with Prostate cancer in 2007. Bowden said his doctor helped keep it quiet so it didn’t affect recruiting. “You can imagine me trying to get a kid go to Florida State and one of our opponents saying he’s 77 and he’s…
Read MoreRodney Harrison agrees with Bruschi — Ochocinco needs to work harder, not Tweet
NBC NFL analyst Rodney Harrison joined the show to talk about Tedy Bruschi’s comments on Chad Ochocinco. Harrison said Bruschi is an “old-school Patriot” and isn’t surprised by his rant. “He gets very frustrated with guys who become a distraction,” Harrison said. Harrison agreed with Bruschi’s take on Ochocinco. “He’s been out in Cincinnati and…
Read MoreDan comments on Tedy Bruschi’s Chad Ochocinco rant
Dan weighed in on Tedy Bruschi’s rant against Chad Ochocinco. Dan thinks one of the notable aspects of this story is Bruschi’s reaction. Dan thinks that Bruschi might, in part, be trying to stand out as an ESPN analyst. Here’s Ochocinco’s Tweet: “Just waking up after a late arrival, I’ve never seen a machine operate like…
Read MoreKevin Millar says he’d vote for Jeter for Hall of Fame before Rivera
MLB Network analyst Kevin Millar joined the show to talk about the big stories in baseball. Dan asked Millar whose career he would rather have — Derek Jeter or Mariano Rivera? Millar said Jeter, because he’s a positional player. Then Dan asked if he had one Hall of Fame vote, who would he give it…
Read MoreSports Illustrated with controversial Jets cover
How about SI’s Week 1 NFL cover. Apparently, this is Dallas Cowboys defensive coordinator Rob Ryan’s favorite saying. Can’t wait to read the story.
Read MoreHank Azaria says Legend of Jim Brockmire could still be headed to big screen
Actor Hank Azaria joined the show to talk about his new show “Free Agents” and update us on the legendary Jim Brockmire. Azaria said that the Brockmire movie is still possbily in the works in the next couple of years. Azaria talked about the voices he does on “The Simpsons.” He says his favorite is Professor Frink.…
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