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Jerome Bettis explains defense-offense play off each other in Pittsburgh
Jerome Bettis joined the show to weigh in on some of the big stories around the NFL: Bettis weighed in on the defense-offense balance in Pittsburgh. Bettis said a good defense and a good offense “go hand in hand.” He said a big part of helping the defense is the offense controlling the clock. And…
Read MoreStan Van Gundy says he wasn't reason Howard no longer in Orlando and comments on ESPN situation
NBC NBA analyst Stan Van Gundy joined the show to talk about what happened in his last job and the big storylines around the NBA. Dan asked Van Gundy if he was part of the reason Dwight Howard is no longer with the Magic. “I don’t think so,” Van Gundy said. “Dwight was supposedly unhappy with…
Read MoreSports Illustrated releases college basketball Top 25
From this week’s Sports Illustrated: 1) Indiana 2) Louisville 3) Kansas 4) Kentucky 5) NC State 6) Michigan 7) Ohio State 8) Duke 9) Florida 10) UCLA 11) Syracuse 12) North Carolina 13) Michigan State 14) Missouri 15) Arizona 16) San Diego State 17) Creighton 18) Memphis 19) UNLV 20) Notre Dame 21) Gonzaga 22) Wisconsin 23) VCU 24) Baylor 25) St. Louis
Read MoreBob Costas on the art of the interview, talking to presidents
NBC’s Bob Costas joined the show to talk about a wide variety of topics. Here are some of his takes: — Costas talked about asking the tough questions. He said once he grilled former N.C. State coach Jim Valvano was a friend who was hurt when Costas asked him some tough questions about an investigation.…
Read MoreKenjon Barner talks about big game against USC, Oregon's offense
Oregon running back Kenjon Barner joined the show to talk about his 321-yard performance against USC. Barner said he’s seen some of the film, but hasn’t been able to put the game in perspective. “It hasn’t really set in,” Barner said. “It was a tremendous accomplishment not only for myself, but for the team.” Dan…
Read MoreHowie Long on Bradshaw comment, Eagles' woes
FOX NFL analyst Howie Long joined the show to talk about the big stories in the NFL and more. Dan asked Johnson about a recent controversial topic – what did Terry Bradshaw mean when he said Reggie Bush ran like he was “chasing that bucket of chicken.” Long said that was a reference to Johnson…
Read MoreHoward Eskin weighs in on Eagles' problems
Philadelphia Eagles sideline reporter for WIP Howard Eskin joined the show to talk about the team’s struggles. “Maybe they’re just not good enough,” Eskin said, “and the quarterback isn’t good enough.” Eskin weighed in on whether they’d make a quarterback change now considering where they are. “The numbers say they are [in it],” Eskin said.…
Read MoreSteve Kerr says Lakers have issues to address
TNT NBA analyst Steve Kerr joined the show to talk about the start of the season. Kerr comments on Lakers point guard Steve Nash’s knee injury. “I don’t think this is a huge deal for the Lakers,” Kerr said. “In the end they’re going to be in the playoffs and they need Nash healthy when it…
Read MoreMike Florio says Saints will make sure Payton comes back
Profootballtalk.com and NBC analyst Mike Florio joined the show to talk about the report Sean Payton is a coaching free agent after the season and more. Florio said the Saints consider getting Payton back next year a high priority and the Cowboys aren’t getting Payton. “The Saints are adamant Sean Payton is going to be…
Read MoreEddie George handicaps Heisman race
FOX’s Eddie George joined the show to talk about the Heisman race and much more. George said so far this season Kansas State and Oregon are the most impressive teams he’s seen this season. Dan asked George where he’s leaning for his Heisman vote. George said Geno Smith was the early front-runner, but now Collin…
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