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Warren Sapp discusses Dez Bryant, Cards QB situation, looks back at his draft
NFL Network analyst Warren Sapp joined the show to talk about the upcoming season and his book. Sapp weighed in on Dez Bryant. He said he can’t believe some players take the job for granted and said he’s surprised players aren’t aware they could be working much tougher jobs. Sapp commented on the Arizona Cardinals…
Read MoreRon Washington compares Rangers’ approach to Josh Hamilton to Cowboy and Dez Bryant
Texas Rangers manager Ron Washington joined the show to talk about their season and much more. Dan asked Washington about the Cowboys having special rules for Dez Bryant like they do with Josh Hamilton. Washington said that they’re worth going the extra mile for: “Hamilton is special. Dez is special. Organizations will go the extra…
Read MoreRussell Wilson talks about earning starting job for Seahawks
Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson joined the show to talk about starting in his rookie season. Wilson described his feelings after coach Pete Carroll told him he had the job: “Everybody said I was too short. Couldn’t play int he National Football League. I’ve put in all this hard work. … Coming here to play…
Read MoreThings get dangerous in the ManCave
The Back Row gets nervous because of giant hanging framed jerseys over their head.
Read MoreNed Colletti comments on Dodgers’ trade, pursuing Gonzalez and new ownership group
Los Angeles Dodgers general manager Ned Colletti joined the show to talk about pulling off the blockbuster trade with the Red Sox. Colletti confirmed he’s been after Adrian Gonzalez since he was at San Diego. He said at the 2008 or ’09 trade deadline he asked about Gonzalez. But he thought when Gonzalez signed with…
Read MoreMitch Williams believes Clemens never used PEDs, evaluates blockbuster trade
MLB Network analyst Mitch “Wild Thing” Williams joined the show to talk about Roger Clemens and the Dodgers-Red Sox blockbuster trade. Williams weighed in on Clemens and his legacy. “I believe he never cheated,” Williams said. “If he had done steroids, the way this guy works out, he’d look like Arnold Schwarzenegger.” Williams and Dan…
Read MoreTony Dungy weighs in on Peyton Manning, Tim Tebow
NBC NFL ansalyst Tony Dungy joined the show to weigh in on the preseason. Dungy weighed in on Peyton Manning’s performance on Sunday. “He looked a lot more accurate than the first two games,” Dungy said. “He’s going to be ready to go for Sunday Night Football.” Dungy explained that Manning will help the offensive…
Read MoreLuis Lopez talks about facing Clemens on Saturday
Bridgeport Blue Fish third baseman Luis Lopez joined the show to talk about facing Roger Clemens over the weekend. Lopez had faced Clemens in the Majors, and was 1-for-5 off Rocket. Lopez said Clemens still has some stuff. “The guy knows how to pitch,” Lopez said. Lopez said that Clemens would need more time to prepare…
Read MoreRich Eisen on Terrelle Pryor, Kevin Kolb and Russell Wilson
Dan asked Eisen about Terrelle Pryor’s comments that not going into the draft in the normal way “screwed him.” Eisen thinks Pryor was hurt by not going through the NFL Scouting Combine. “It’s a major platform,” Eisen said. “Having your name in the conversation February to April really raises your [recognizability].” Eisen commented on the…
Read MoreUSADA’s Tygart comments on decision to strip Armstrong of Tour de France titles
USADA CEO Travis Tygart joined the show to explain his organization’s actions regarding Lance Armstrong. Dan asked if Tygart thought Armstrong was afraid to go through the process. Tygart said it was hard to say, but he did say, “At the end of the day, yeah, the better move is to walk away on these…
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