Posts by Alan Guzzi
Tucker: Woody Johnson Made Things Worse
Ross Tucker joined the show today to talk all things NFL, starting with the chaos in Minnesota. He said the Vikings wanted Sam Darnold back, and even offered Daniel Jones more guaranteed money than Indy due to their concerns around JJ McCarthy. Tucker also ripped Jets owner Woody Johnson for taking a shot at Justin…
Read MoreMattingly Embraces WS: “I’m Going to Enjoy This”
Toronto Blue Jays bench coach Don Mattingly joined the show to reflect on his journey from “Donny Baseball” to the World Series stage. He said his role in Toronto has evolved, focusing more on in-game trust and offensive rhythm alongside manager John Schneider. Returning to Los Angeles for the Fall Classic brings back great memories,…
Read MoreMiller Tabs Knicks as Eastern Conference Favorites
Reggie Miller joined DP to break down the biggest NBA storylines heading into the season. He said the league’s parity continues with no back-to-back champs in seven years. Miller believes the Lakers’ future depends on LeBron’s health and leadership as Luka Doncic takes center stage. He also tabbed the Knicks as the best team in…
Read MoreHarlan on Juggling NFL and NBA
Kevin Harlan joined DP fresh off calling a busy schedule of games. Harlan said Amazon’s Thursday schedule fits his football schedule better than NBC. On the Bucs-Lions matchup, he credited Detroit’s defense for stepping up despite key injuries, while noting Tampa Bay’s depleted weapons around Baker Mayfield. Harlan also explained how football is “a march”…
Read MoreRG3 Endorses Tim Tebow as Next Florida HC
Robert Griffin III joined the show fresh off calling the BYU–Utah clash, calling it one of the best rivalries in sports. The former Heisman winner didn’t hold back on the NFL, saying the Giants’ loss to the Broncos was the weekend’s worst and that Miami needs to blow it up—fire McDaniel and move on from…
Read MoreDarling: Never Seen Anything Like Ohtani
Ron Darling, the MLB on TBS lead analyst, says he’s never seen anything like what Shohei Ohtani did on Friday. Three towering home runs and 10 strikeouts in one night. Darling called Ohtani’s pitching “incredible, especially after not consistently throwing all year,” and admitted he’s skeptical anyone will follow in Ohtani’s two-way footsteps. He praised…
Read MoreThe Big Man Still Bleeds Blue and Gold
Mike Golic Sr. still bleeds blue and gold, and like most Notre Dame alum…still hates USC. The Notre Dame great, now calling games for Irish radio, remains old-school honest about college football’s modern mess, from coaching turnover to playoff expansion. He’s skeptical of private equity in the Big Ten, laughs about Rudy’s Hollywood fluff, and…
Read MoreBettis: “We Hate USC”
For Jerome Bettis, USC still brings one word to mind… hate. “Slightly more than Michigan,” he laughed. The former Notre Dame legend discussed never losing to the Trojans, his bruising running style and the Steelers struggles on defense as of late.
Read MoreRaised in the Booth
Noah Eagle grew up watching his dad, Ian, call games, but it wasn’t until his teens that he knew broadcasting was his own calling. “I thought I wanted to be a TV dentist,” he joked. Now one of the sport’s rising play-by-play voices, Eagle blends energy with restraint. Eagle explained the importance of giving moments…
Read MoreInside Carson Palmer’s Wild College Recruiting Stories
Carson Palmer still lights up when talking Notre Dame, a dream school he nearly chose before USC’s proximity and coaching staff pulled him home. The former Heisman winner laughed about Rick Neuheisel’s wild Colorado recruiting trips, paintballing, river floats, even a rented-out bar, but said the hardest part was making those “no” calls. Now mentoring…
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