Archive for 2011
Ryan Kerrigan talks about having ‘high motor,’ getting tipped off before pick-six
Washington Redskins defensive end Ryan Kerrigan joined the show to talk about his first NFL game, a 28-14 win over the Giants. Kerrigan said that being called a “high motor” player is a double-edged sword, because it implies you’re not talented. That being said, Kerrigan said he does try to play with a high motor.…
Read MoreShaq promises he’ll be honest as an analyst, talks about how he stumbled into Twitter
Retired NBA player and TNT analyst Shaquille O’Neal joined the show to talk about his legacy and more. O’Neal said that he doesn’t know if the Lakers will ever make a statue for him. But he doesn know they’ll retire his number. “Jerry Buss called me the day I retired and said he would retire…
Read MoreThe legend of sports broadcaster Jim Brockmire
Hank Azaria gave the world the gift of Jim Brockmire. Hear Dan weigh in on one of the great voices in sports history …
Read MoreMichael Irvin says Romo not to blame, media wrong about Cam Newton
NFL Network analyst Michael Irvin joined the show to talk about Week 1 around the league. Irvin doesn’t blame Tony Romo for the Cowboys’ loss to the Jets. He said that the team wouldn’t have been in position to win the game if it wasn’t for Romo. Irvin commented on Cam Newton’s debut. Irvin wondered…
Read MoreRicky Williams said playing with Ravens is most fun he’s had since college
Baltimore Ravens running back Ricky Williams joined the show to talk about their big win over the Steelers. “We know we’re good,” Williams said. “It was pleasent and enjoyable to see it first hand how good we are.” Williams said there were no game balls given out because everyone played well. “I enjoy playing football,”…
Read MoreKenny White explains unprecedented Vegas controversy after USC-Utah game
Don Best Sports’s Kenny White joined the show to talk about the wild USC-Utah finish. The game was over and everyont thougth USC beat Utah 17-14. Then the Pac-10 allowed a touchdown on a blocked field-goal attempt in the final minute, to change the score to 23-14. “I’m sure there was a mad scramble in…
Read MoreBrady Hoke breaks down Michigan’s last-second win
Michigan coach Brady Hoke joined the show to talk about the Wolverines’ dramatic win over Notre Dame on Saturday night. Hoke talked about the game-winning touchdown. Dan asked Hoke what the play was. “Denard, don’ t scramble for eight seconds, unless we get into the end zone,” Hoke said. Hoke said he’s been very impessed…
Read MoreStrike a pose … Paulie and Seton will share their Michigan-Notre Dame stories on Monday
Paulie and Seton were there for Michigan’s last-second win over Notre Dame on Saturday night. As you can see by this alternate SI cover, Paulie had his game face on.
Read MoreRich Eisen says both Packers and Saints are ‘elite’ teams
NFL Network host Rich Eisen joined the show to talk about Week 1 and his beloved Michigan Wolverines. Eisen commented on the Packers’ win over the Saints. “I was surprised how little defense there was in that game,” Eisen said. “Maybe that’s what’s going in on the post-Lockout world. Or these are two of the…
Read MoreMichigan’s Brady Hoke talks about meaning of Notre Dame rivalry
Michigan head coach Brady Hoke joined the show to talk about the Notre Dame game this weekend. Hoke talked about the impact of playing at night. “You want them to relax and have that individual time to think about playing their best football,” Hoke said. “But you don’t want them falling asleep for two hours.”…
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