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Al Michaels: Seahawks-Vikings ending why we love sports
NBC’s Al Michaels joined the show to discuss calling the Seahawks-Vikings game in a frigid Minnesota. Michaels described the brutality of the cold and described how unpredictable the ending was: “I know that if you’re a Vikings fan you feel morose,” Michaels said, “but that’s why we love sports.”
Read MoreNorth Dakota State QB Carson Wentz confident he’s among top QB prospects
North Dakota State quarterback Carson Wentz joined the show to talk about winning another FCS title and his NFL Draft prospects. He said that he belongs in the conversation with the top QB prospects because he’s a proven winner. He also said it bothers him when people don’t give the FCS enough credit.
Read MoreAdam Jones asks why Joey Porter was on the field
Bengals cornerback Adam Jones joined the show to share his take on the end of the loss to Pittsburgh. He explained that Steelers coach Joey Porter was trash-talking the Cincy players. Jones asked why he was on the field in the first place.
Read MoreBengals’ Adam Jones: Antonio Brown was faking at end of game
Cincinnati Bengals cornerback Adam Jones joined the show to talk about the ending of the Bengals-Steelers game on Saturday night. Jones said that Antonio Brown was acting after Vontaze Burfict hit him in the final minute to draw a personal foul. “Antonio Brown was not hurt,” Jones said. “I know he was faking.” He also…
Read MorePaulie and McLovin’s early morning tailgate
Bob Costas: Don’t hold politics against Schilling for HOF
NBC’s Bob Costas hopes baseball Hall of Fame voters don’t hold Curt Schilling’s right-wing politics against him. “That would be just stupid,” Costas said. “What does that have to do with baseball?” Costas also said that Mike Mussina deserves recognition for beating so many PED-filled lineups.
Read MoreNBC’s Michele Tafoya breaks down cold weather for ‘Hawks-Vikings
Against the Grain: Reasons to fear Wild Card underdogs
With lots of experts going chalk, here is one compelling stat for each game to bet on the underdog ….
Read MoreTony Dungy would be upset if T.O. got into HOF before Harrison
NBC’s Tony Dungy joined the show to weigh in on this year’s Hall of Fame semifinalists — a list that includes him. Dungy thinks Terrell Owens is a Hall of Fame talent. But he’d be upset if T.O. got in before former Colts wide receiver Marvin Harrison.
Read MoreTony Dungy: ‘No-brainer’ to start Manning over Brock Osweiler
NBC’s Tony Dungy joined the show to break down the NFL playoffs. He said that it was a “no-brainer” for the Denver Broncos to start Peyton Manning over Brock Osweiler. “It was going to be Peyton’s job if he was healthy,” Dungy said. “The [Broncos] won 7 in a row as poorly as he was…
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