NBC’s Tafoya describes reporting on Gary Kubiak collapse

NBC sideline reporter Michele Tafoya joined the show to talk about Gary Kubiak collapsing at halftime of the Texans-Colts game last night. She explained that she was walking with Colts coach Chuck Pagano when she heard in her ear that Kubiak had collapsed. She “sprinted” over and got as close as she could. “I’m looking…

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Tony Dungy: coaches don’t need to stay late; hazing not necessary

NBC NFL broadcaster Tony Dungy joined the show to talk about coaches working long hours and comment on reports of rookie hazing in Miami. Dungy said that he doesn’t understand why some NFL coaching staffs work all night. He said it wasn’t like that when he started coaching in Pittsburgh: “I worked for Coach [Chuck]…

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McLovin’s mid-season non-awards

Everyone knows Peyton Manning is midseason MVP (unless you want to consider Drew Brees). But what about the non-awards? Here is Andrew “McLovin” Perloff’s Against the Grain honors: Non-Offensive Rookie of the Year: Tavon Austin, WR, St. Louis RamsNon-Defensive Rookie of the Year: Dee Milliner, CB, New York Jets/Dion Jordan, DE/LB, Miami Dolphins Non-Offensive Player…

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