Archive for May 2013
Michael Vick defends his football intelligence, weighs in on Matt Barkley
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Michael Vick joined the show to talk about his upcoming season and more. Vick said Dan can just call him “Eagles quarterback,” and said it’s an open competition to start. He also weighed in on recent criticism about his “football intelligence” and what he thought when the Eagles drafted Matt Barkley. Vick…
Read MoreShellback Rum Drink of the Week: Memorial Day Mojito
Ingredients 1 1/2 ounces Shellback Silver Rum 1/2 ounce Lime Juice 1/2 ounce Simple Syrup 10 Mint Leaves 3 Watermelon Cubes – 1-1/2 x 1-1/2 inch roughly 6 Fresh Raspberries 1-1/2 ounces Club Soda Mint Sprig for Garnish Directions Muddle mint leaves, watermelon and raspberries in cocktail shaker. Add rum, lime juice and simple syrup…
Read MoreVIDEO: Love of the Grain
Cougar of the Week: Jill Arrington
VIDEO: Against the Grain quiz on where NFL players retired
Kenny Smith breaks down Pacers-Heat ending
TNT analyst Kenny Smith joined the show to talk about the end of the Pacers-Heat Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals. Smith also told an incredible story about his admiration for Kenny Anderson when he was a high school player.
Read MoreFrank Vogel on what Pacers could have done differently
Indiana Pacers coach Frank Vogel joined the show to talk about their tough loss in Game 1 to the Heat. Dan asked Vogel what he would have done differently last night.. “I probably, in hindsight, would either have Roy Hibbert in the game or stress spacing and or stress the importance of keeping the guys…
Read MoreVIDEO: Dan dealing with Band of Misfits
Mike Conley says Grizzlies not out of Spurs series; he’d love Oden in Memphis
Memphis Grizzlies point guard Mike Conley Jr. joined the show to talk about trailing the Spurs 2-0. Dan asked how morale was today. “Guys understand that we’re far from being out of this series,” Conley said. Dan then asked if anything the Spurs are doing surprised them. “We expected them to play the way they…
Read MoreBrian Urlacher explains why he decided to retire
Brian Urlacher joined the show right after announcing his retirement. “I thought about it for a long time,” Urlacher said. “A month ago I was ready to do it. I just wanted to give it another month. … It really wasn’t that hard a decision.” Urlacher said he may have gotten more offers later in…
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