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Bill Simmons rips Goodell for handling of Deflategate
ESPN’s Bill Simmons joined the show to share his take on the Patriots and Deflategate. Simmons has an issue with Roger Goodell not issuing discipline until the report is out and he can see public reaction: He criticized the Commissioner for waiting until after the Wells Report was released to decide how he will discipline…
Read MoreMike Florio: NFL could have warned Pats before game
Profootballtalk.com’s Mike Florio joined the show to break down the findings in the Wells Report. Florio, who is also a lawyer, explained why the wording “more probable than not” was found throughout the report. He also said that the whole thing seemed like a “sting” and past commissioners would have warned the Patriots.
Read MoreTony Dungy: Unrealistic to think Brady didn’t know state of footballs
NBC NFL analyst Tony Dungy joined the show to talk about the Wells Report on DeflateGate. Dungy said that any quarterback knows even small changes in the football, just like a pitcher knows his baseballs. Dungy said it’s unrealistic to think that the equipment managers wouldn’t do something without Brady’s approval. Dungy said the NFL…
Read MoreBob Kravitz on how he broke DeflateGate, reaction then and now
WTHR sports column Bob Kravitz joined the show to talk about Deflategate. Kravitz explained how he broke the story and the reaction he got. “They saw it as the incoherent ramblings of a writer somewhere out in the Midwest,” Kravitz said. Kravitz said that the facts reveal the Patriots clearly did something wrong here and…
Read MoreWojnarowski: Bulls management would like to part ways with Thibodeau
Yahoo’s Adrian Wojnarowski joined the show to break down the big stories around the NBA. Wojnarowski commented on the Bulls possibly parting ways with Tom Thibodeau. “If management has its way,” Wojnarowski said, “Tom won’t be there next season.” Wojnarowski also discussed Kevin Love’s free agency. He said that the Cavs were hoping he would have a…
Read MoreDon Mattingly explains why he’s not wearing pants
Los Angeles Dodgers Don Mattingly joined the show to talk about his season and more. Mattingly claimed to do the interview without pants on because of his ongoing bet with Dan about what he has to give up every time he gets ejected. Mattingly commented on the team. “I would be surprised if we didn’t get to…
Read MoreErnie Johnson explains why he gave Emmy to Scott’s daughters
TNT’s Ernie Johnson joined the show to talk about winning the sport emmy and giving it to Stuart Scott’s daughters. Dan asked if Johnson, who is a cancer survivor, often talked to Scott about the disease. “We’d swap texts all the time,” Johnson said. “My message to Stu was … you have cancer but it…
Read MoreIsiah Thomas explains why he took New York Liberty job
New New York Liberty president Isiah Thomas joined the show to talk about why he took this job. Thomas commented on the 2007 sexual harassment lawsuit that was part of his ugly ending with the Knicks. “I’ve always maintained my innocence,” Thomas said. He said there were findings against MSG, but not him. Dan admitted…
Read MoreChris Mannix on impact of Pacquiao injury, potential lawsuits
Sports Illustrated’s Chris Mannix joined the show to talk about the potential fallout of the Manny Pacquiao shoulder injury. Mannix said the injury likely happened three weeks ago. He said there could be lawsuits, but he’s not sure how impactful they’ll be. He said they could bog down Pacquiao’s camp. Mannix said even if Pacquiao…
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