Joe Maddon looking forward to try to break Cubs’ curse

New Chicago Cubs manager Joe Maddon joined the show to talk about his new gig and more. Maddon explained that GM Andrew Friedman left and his “opt-out clause” kicked in. Maddon said it was a unique situation and it even took him a while to understand it. He said it’s “unfortunate” that the Rays are…

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Art Briles not bothered by Baylor being ranked below TCU

Baylor coach Art Briles joined the show to talk about being ranked No. 7 by playoff selection committee and more. Briles said he’s not worried about Baylor being below TCU. “I believe in the system,” Briles said. “I have faith in the system.” Dan asked if he tries to score more points with the rankings…

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Against the Grain: Mobile QB trend dying; WRs the new RBs

Two bold statements in today’s Against the Grain: 1. Mobile QB trend is dying: Cam Newton is obviously beat up; RGIII can’t stay healthy; Russell Wilson’s numbers are going down (89.9 passer rating this season); Colin Kaepernick hasn’t taken the next step in his fourth year, hence the Niners 5-4 record. 2. Wide receivers have…

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Tom Waddle on why Bears need to shake things up

ESPN Radio broadcaster Tom Waddle joined the show to talk about the Bears’ recent struggles. Dan asked if the blowout loss to the Packers on Sunday night was a fireable offense for coach Marc Trestman. “I think so,” Waddle said. “I think the most indicting thing about this performance was that that’s what you do…

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Pat Forde breaks down final four college football debate

Yahoo’s Pat Forde joined the show to talk about the college football playoff selection committee and their tough choices. Forde said the Baylor-TCU debate is interesting — if they both run the table, who do you put in? Forde leans toward Baylor because it beat TCU. Forde said that the big question tonight is who…

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Reggie Miller on Cavs trying to find right mix

TNT’s Reggie Miller joined the show to talk about the big storylines in the NBA and more. Miller weighed in on the Cavaliers trying to find the right mix. He commented on the Lakers finally winning and whether teams are tanking this season. And Miller weighed in some of the movies he’s seen — Reggie…

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Jordy Nelson on the dangers of the Lambeau Leap

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Jordy Nelson joined the show to talk about their big win over the Bears last night. Nelson talked about beating their arch rival, the dangers of the Lambeau Leap (“I got mugged last night”) and buying a birthday present for coach Mike McCarthy.

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