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Adam Dunn weighs in on MVP race, discusses White Sox’s offensive struggles
Chicago White Sox slugger Adam Dunn joined the show to talk about the playoff race and more. Dunn weighed in on the AL MVP race. He is very impressed with the Tigers’ Miguel Cabrera. “How are you gonna put up better numbers than what he’s doing?” Dunn said. He also said Mike Trout is incredible and…
Read MoreAl Michaels weighs in on Tirico criticizing the replacement officials
NBC NFL analyst Al Michaels joined the show to talk about the upcoming week in the NFL and more. Dan asked Al about Mike Tirico’s comments during the Falcons-Broncos game that the officials had lost control. “I thought it was a very appropriate comment to make,” Michaels said. Michaels said that play-by-play guys have experience…
Read MoreRich Eisen says Tate’s hit was illegal, comments on Broncos-Texans
NFL Network host Rich Eisen joined the show to talk about the Panthers-Giants matchup and more. Eisen weighed on Golden Tate’s hit on Sean Lee. “Within the rule book, that is an illegal hit,” Eisen said. He also said that there’s more than just the rule book. There’s also unwritten rules and Tate needed to…
Read MoreStatement from NFL on Golden Tate fine
We asked the NFL why Seattle Seahawks receiver Golden Tate was fined for his hit on Dallas Cowboys linebacker Sean Lee. Here is V.P. of communications Greg Aiello’s response: “It was an illegal blindside block against a defenseless player. Page 67 of the rule book. Unnecessary contact against a defenseless player is prohibited. That includes…
Read MoreHines Ward on Golden Tate hit, players’ mentality on concussions
NBC NFL analyst Hines Ward joined the show t0 talk about the NFL fining Golden Tate for his blindside hit on Sean Lee and more. Ward commented on the Tate-Lee play. “When I saw the hit, I said he’s going to get fined,” Ward said. Ward said he wasn’t surprised by how this played out. “When…
Read MoreDan and Danettes’ tribute to NFL Films
This is from the Super Bowl in Dallas. Pretty dramatic stuff …
Read MoreDe’Anthony Thomas graces cover of SI this week
The Oregon running back is the featured story in this week’s issue focusing on speed.
Read MorePeter King says NFL could spend $3 million to solve conflict with officials
Sports Illustrated’s Peter King joined the show to talk about the replacement officials and NFL Films’ Steve Sabol. King said that the NFL and the regular officials haven’t talked and we’re going another week with the replacements. King said that at the end of the day, it’s going to be about giving 107 officials the…
Read MoreJerry Markbreit rips NFL’s stance of officiating situation, says “shame” on replacements
Former NFL official Jerry Markbreit joined the show to clarify his comments about commissioner Roger Goodell. Markbreit shared his view on the commissioner. “Every comment that the commissioner has made has reassured the fans that the game is in competent hands,” Markbreit said. “It just isn’t.” Markbreit said that the officials have worked hard to make…
Read MoreBobby Valentine discusses ups and downs of season in Boston
Red Sox manager Bobby Valentine joined the show to talk about his team’s struggles and what’s next in Boston. Dan asked if he can laugh at anything that happened this year. “Absolutely,” Valentine said. “I laugh about a lot of this stuff. But the record is no laughing matter.” Dan asked if he was down…
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