Archive for 2011
Mike Chappell: Manning ‘working his butt off’ to come back
Indianapolis Star columnist Mike Chappell joined the show to talk about the Peyton Manning situation. Dan asked Chappell if he thinks Manning will play Week 1. “I would say he’s going to play,” Chappell said. “I have no inside information. I just know he’s working his butt off.” Chappell said that he doesn’t think the Colts…
Read MoreDan says Colts news seems to open up division for Texans
Dan weighed in on the Colts signing Kerry Collins. He said that the recent issues in Indianapolis open the door wide open for the Houston Texans. The Colts already had some issues — they were only 10-6 last season. The Jaguars are stuck around .500. And the Titans have a new coach and quarterback, and…
Read MoreFritzie’s Peyton Manning injury headlines
Since the Titans signed Kerry Collins, everyone now realizes Peyton Manning could actually miss games. Here are Fritzie’s headlines: The Necked Truth…..Manning’s More Hurt Than We Think Peyton’s Place…..Will Manning Be On Bench Week One? Peyton The Price….Lack of Options Cause Colts To Get Collins Kerry On……Indy Prepared to Move On Without Manning Who Ya…
Read MoreNotre Dame’s Brian Kelly addresses scandals, Michael Floyd, joining conference
Notre Dame head coach Brian Kelly joined the show to talk about the upcoming season. Kelly had interesting comments on the scandals breaking around the country: “The days of saying I only watch them when I’m here are over.” Kelly said you have to build relationships with your players and follow social media to help…
Read MoreLarry Fitzgerald on his new contract, QB pay, fantasy football
Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald joined the show to talk about his new contract and the upcoming season. Fitzgerald said he didn’t buy anything big when he signed his new deal. “I have everything I need,” Fitzgerald said. “I just want to win.” Dan asked Fitzgerald if there was a player he learned from.…
Read MoreJoe Montana: Don’t try to change Tim Tebow’s style
Hall of Famer Joe Montana joined the show to talk about the big stories in the NFL. Montana commented on the controversy around Tim Tebow. He thinks that the team shouldn’t worry about changing his throwing style. “If you change the thing that has made the guy, you take away from his ability to play…
Read MoreDebating why there’s so much Tim Tebow backlash
We had an interesting discussion about Tim Tebow in the first segment of Hour 1. CBS’ TV analysts were on a press tour yesterday and had negative things to say about the former first-round quarterback. Dan wonders if Tebow’s openness about religion has contributed to the backlash against him. Although Dan admits that he has…
Read MoreDan says Titans have to be nervous about long contract with RB Johnson
Dan thinks after the Larry Fitzgerald and Joe Thomas cashed in with huge contracts, the Titans had to be a bit upset about the ramifications on their negotiations with running back Chris Johnson. But Dan said they have to think about the limited longevity of running backs. Dan thinks Johnson may have just three more…
Read MoreDan Patrick is clue in LA Times crossword puzzle
The clue is “Dan Patrick’s channel, formerly.” Seton pointed out “Mothership” doesn’t fit …
Read MoreBrewers grace the cover of this week’s Sports Illustrated
That’s Prince Fielder, Ryan Braun and Nyjer Morgan. Somehow, Paulie called the Brew Crew on yesterday’s show. No word if he had an inside source.
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