Archive for 2011
Rosenberg: Lions’ Stafford could be an elite NFL QB; Verlander over Granderson for MVP
Sports Illustrated and Detroit Free Press columnist Michael Rosenberg joined the show to talk about the Lions’ win over the Patriots this weekend and more from the Motor City. Rosenberg thinks that Lions quarterback Stafford will be an elite quarterback. “At some point you have to acknowledge what you’re seeing,” Rosenberg said. “All his teammates rave…
Read MoreDP Show up and running … radio-wise, not on TV
We’ll have a Best Of on television, but radio is good to go. Here’s the big question. Is McLovin wearing pants with no cameras? You decide.
Read MoreBruce Pearl says he’ll accept NCAA punishment, but doesn’t agree with all findings
Former Tennessee Volunteers coach Bruce Pearl joined the show to talk about his future and what happened in Knoxville. Pearl got a three-year “show cause” penalty from the NCAA. Dan asked what he learned from the incident. “If I don’t make these mistakes, I still have my job,” Pearl said. Pearl did say that he…
Read MoreToure talks about his article “What if Mike Vick were white”
Toure, author of the espn.com who wrote the “What if Mike Vick were white” article talks about the type of player Michael Vick is and more. “I tried to look at Vick through the lens of race…the way he approaches the game there’s this African American feel to it.” “The key to this is the…
Read MoreVanilla Ice says he wrote “Ice Ice Baby” when he was 16
Musician Rob Van Winkle, a.k.a. Vanilla Ice, joined the show to talk about co-starring with Dan in Adam Sandler’s latest film and more. Dan asked how he would rate his acting skill in Sandler’s movie. “I don’t know, we’ll have to wait and see.” “I was 16 when I wrote Ice Ice Baby.” Dan asked…
Read MoreJim Cantore says Hurricane Irene will have a lot of chance to do damage
Weather Channel meteorologist Jim Cantore joined the show to talk about Hurrican Irene. On Hurricane Irene’s status. “It doesn’t look like it’s intensifying…it will still have a lot of energy and a lot of chance to do damage.”
Read MoreRich Eisen says there are some problems with the Eagles
NFL Network host Rich Eisen joined the show to talk about the latest preseason action. On problems with the Eagles… “Offensive line is something Andy Reid is going to be concerned about moving forward.” Dan asked how many rookie quarterbacks will start this season. “Andy Dalton for sure…I think Cam Newton for sure and that…
Read MorePaulie’s review of new Shake Shack
By Paul Pabst (@paulpabst on Twitter) There is a relatively new burger/shakes/hot dog chain on the east coast called Shake Shack. There is a lot of buzz around it and I heard that lines are long at lunch and dinner. I expect this chain to head to the Midwest and West over the next few…
Read MoreKevin Love talks about opportunities to play overseas
NBA star Kevin Love joined the show to talk about his offseason and what he plans to do if the lockout lasts into the season. Love said that he may have opportunities to do a barnstorming tour in China or other countries. “There’s a lot of opportunity over there,” Love said. He didn’t say he’s…
Read MoreJohn McEnroe talks about technology’s impact on tennis, plays guitar
John McEnroe joined the show to talk about the DIRECT Old School Challenge and more. McEnroe was supposed to play Pete Sampras, and Sampras was going to use a wooden racket. But McEnroe injured himself and Ivan Lendl will fill in for him. McEnroe said that today’s rackets are 20 to 40 percent more powerful,…
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