Archive for 2011
Packers’ Jordy Nelson talks about win over Giants, his underrated speed
Packers wide receiver Jordy Nelson joined the show to talk about their win over the Giants on Sunday. Nelson said everyone knew what they had to do in their game-winning drive in the final minute. Dan asked Nelson if the Packers players get caught up in awe of quarterback Aaron Rodgers. Nelson said no, because…
Read MoreDan says he doesn’t expect Peyton to return to Colts: 3 teams could be in mix
Dan doesn’t expect Peyton Manning will return to the Colts next season. He thinks there are three teams that could be in the mix to acquire Manning: Cowboys, Redskins, Saints. Dan said he knows these teams seem like darkhorses, but he’s heard some things and is putting pieces together. Dan thinks the Colts will try…
Read MoreTony Dungy on Tim Tebow, Peyton Manning and Cowboys’ mistake
NBC’s Tony Dungy joined the show to talk about the big stories around the league. — Dungy had a major issue with how the Cowboys handled the end of their loss against the Cardinals. He thinks that Dallas needed to use its last two timeouts to try to get up the field and make an…
Read MoreMclovin the Ellen of the sports world
The guys think McLovin looks a lot like Ellen Degeneres today. He even did a dance. Do you guys see the resemblance?
Read MoreMatt Barkley talks about his decision about whether or not to go to the NFL
USC quarterback Matt Barkley joined the show to talk about his future. Barkley said filing papers with the NFL doesn’t mean anything. He basically said everyone does that. Dan asked Barkley if there were reasons he’d come back. He said there were lots of reasons — the receivers and his other teammates, and the incredible…
Read MoreBobby Valentine talks about his managing style and what he expects in Boston
New Boston Red Sox manager Bobby Valentine joined the show to talk about how he got the job. Dan asked Valentine why he was so emotional during the press conference. He said he couldn’t control his emotions. “You don’t have that much chance in life to express true emotion in front of other people,” Valentine…
Read MoreCharles Barkley says NBA stars are trying to control the system
TNT NBA analyst Charles Barkley joined the show to talk about the upcoming season. Barkley had strong comments on superstars like Chris Paul trying to engineer their next move. “The NBA’s not as much fun as it used to be,” Barkley said. “You want to play with good players, but you don’t want to control…
Read MoreJohn Lynch on NFL futures of Barkley and Luck; compares Tebow and Elway’s popularity
FOX’s John Lynch joined the show to talk about the Pac-12 title game and the big stories in the NFL. Lynch is broadcasting the Pac-12 game and is very impressed with Oregon coach Chip Kelly. He said they don’t necessarily have that much talent, but those formations make them so tough to beat. Lynch talked…
Read MoreRich Eisen thinks Tebow has had better season than Newton
NFL Network host Rich Eisen joined the show to talk about the Eagles-Seahawks game and the big stories around the league. Eisen weighed in on today’s poll. He thinks Tim Tebow has had a better season than Cam Newton because he wins. He thinks Newton is a better quarterback. But Tebow gets more credit for…
Read MoreWarren Sapp comments on Suh appeal, why he’d like to play Tebow
NFL Network and Showtime analyst joined the show to talk about the big stories around the league. Sapp doesn’t understand why Ndamukong Suh is appealing his penalty for stomping on a Packers lineman. “I was like what are we appealing here?” Sapp said. “You don’t want to roll that tape again, do you?” Sapp said…
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