Chris Dufresne tries to clear up BCS schedule

Los Angeles Times‘ Chris Dufresne (@DufresneLATimes) joined the show to talk about the BCS picture and more. Dufresen weighed in on the BCS picture. “It’s the last year of the BCS,” Dufresne said. “What a way to go out. … I guess that was the way it was meant to be. We might as well…

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Jimmie Johnson on winning 6th title, why drivers are real athletes

Sprint Cup champion Jimmie Johnson joined the show to talk about winning his sixth title. Johnson said that the feeling is better every time. “It’s been a wild ride,” Johnson said. Dan brought up the Donovan McNabb claim that drivers aren’t athletes. “Absolutely I’m an athlete,” Johnson said. “This debate is going to go on…

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Tony Dungy on Andre Johnson, Rex Ryan and USC coaching situation

NBC NFL analyst Tony Duny joined the show to talk about the big storylines around the League. Here are some of Dungy’s takes: — Dungy really likes Carolina because of its defense. “If you can hold people to 17,” Dungy said, “you have a great chance to win.” — Dungy weighed in on Texans wide…

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Rodney Harrison says he expects to have CTE-related symptoms

NBC NFL broadcaster Rodney Harrison joined the show to talk about the big stories around the NFL. Here are some of Harrison’s takes: — Harrison said when he watches the game now, he is taken aback from the violence. “I’m scared to death,” Harrison said. “I don’t now how I did it for 15 years.”…

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Max Scherzer talks about winning Cy Young, mismatched eyes

Detroit Tigers pitcher Max Scherzer joined the show to talk about winning the Cy Young and more. Dan asked what was different this year. “I ironed out a few mechanics,” Scherzer said. “And I had a curveball.” Dan asked Scherzer what was more important, variety or velocity. “Variety,” Scherzer said. “Doesn’t matter how fast you…

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Clayton Kershaw talks about getting second Cy Young, contract

Los Angeles Dodgers ace Clayton Kershaw joined the show to talk about winning his second Cy Young and more. Dan asked where he stands on his contract negotiations with the Dodgers. “I don’t know yet,” Kershaw said. “I’m pretty open-minded.” Kershaw wouldn’t get into specific numbers with Dan.

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