Rich Eisen sticks up for Tony Romo, says Giants are still in it

The NFL Network’s Rich Eisen joined the show to talk about the big storylines in football. Eisen previewed tonight’s Giants-Bears game and said Big Blue still has a chance in the NFC East. And he said people should be praising Tony Romo, not burying him for what happened against Denver last weekend.

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Cal Ripken talks about possibility he’ll manage in the future

Cal Ripken joined the show to talk about the playoffs and the possibility he’d want to manage the Nationals or any team.. Ripken talked about the possibility of him becoming a manager again. He said since retiring he’s had several focuses, but now that his kids are out of the house they’ve changed. “I’m not…

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Steve Sarkisian says he’s building something special at Washington

Washington coach Steve Sarkisian joined the show to talk about his season and more. Dan asked Sarkisian his reaction when people mention USC to him. “USC is a good place,” Sarkisian said, “but we are doing something really special here. … I love my job. I hope to be hear longer than [longtime Huskies coach]…

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Don Mattingly on starting Kershaw on short rest, Puig, Kemp, Jeter’s love life

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Don Mattingly joined the show to talk about pitching Clayton Kershaw in Game 4, the possibility of a contract extension, Yasiel Puig’s play, Matt Kemp’s health, Derek Jeter’s dating history and what’s next in the postseason. Mattingly wouldn’t say much about his expectations for a new contract. “You do your job,”…

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LA Times’ Gary Klein unravels USC-Tony Dungy story

Lost Angeles Times reporter Gary Klein tries to unravel yesterday’s news about a representative from USC reaching out to Tony Dungy. Klein talked about what might have happened and also weighs in on the committee that will pick the final four playoff teams in college football.

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Mark Teixeira says teammates like Alex, don’t get into controversy

Yankees first baseman Mark Teixeira joined the show to talk about the postseason and more. Dan asked Teixeira if all the attention Alex Rodriguez gets makes things awkward in the clubhouse. “It’s very tough for teammates of Alex,” Teixeira said, “to be objective about this. We like Alex. He’s a friend. He’s a mentor to…

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