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Peter Gammons on Melky Cabrera, Roger Clemens
MLB Network’s Peter Gammons joined the show to talk about the big stories in baseball. Dan asked Peter which MLB suspension surprised him more — Melky Cabrera or Bartolo Colon? He said that Melky surprised him more. Gammons said he’s afraid that Melky may have endangered his career. Dan asked Gammons what he thinks of Roger…
Read MoreRoger Clemens on returning to pitch, Hall of Fame, clearing his name, why PEDs hurt players
The newest Sugar Land Skeeter Roger Clemens joined the show to talk about why he’s returning to baseball and what’s next. It started late April, early May. He knew the manager and he asked him to pitch before the season started. Clemens said they laughed it off at the time. But then he was down…
Read MoreAndrew Luck talks about throwing pick-six, rookie hazing, Matt Barkley
Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck joined the show to talk about his preseason and more. Luck talked about throwing a pick-six against the Steelers. “I tried to own up to my mistake,” Luck said. “Make sure people know it was my fault and no one else’s.” Then Luck said he had to get ready to…
Read MoreAndy Staples on best conferences, Heisman race and USC
Sports Illustrated’s Andy Staples joined the show to talk about the Top 25 and preview the season. Dan asked the best conference other than the SEC. “Big 12 for depth,” Staples said. “But at the top, Pac-12.” Staples said don’t discount how many good teams are in the Big 12. Staples ran through some of…
Read MoreNick Saban on Denard Robinson, Bill Belichick and Rolling Stones
Alabama coach Nick Saban joined the show to talk about his offseason and much more. Saban faces Michigan for their first game and said he’s not really able to simulate Wolverines quarterback Denard Robinson in practice. “He’s one of the best quarterbacks in the country, especially athletically,” Saban said. Dan asked Saban who he reminded him…
Read MoreJohn Smoltz thinks Clemens could probably still pitch, weighs in on PEDs
MLB Network’s John Smoltz joined the show to talk about the big stories in baseball. Smoltz weighed in on Roger Clemens pitching a minor league game. “I am surprised, but I would not be surprised to see him do well,” Smoltz said. Smoltz said Clemens has the perfect mechanics. Smoltz said that he once saw…
Read MoreWill Lucas joins show after throwing no-hitter in LLWS
Minor League baseball player Will Lucas joined the show after throwing a no-hitter for Fairfield, CT, in the Little League World Series. Lucas said that was his first no-hitter ever. He said they met on the mound before and his teammate urged him to throw a knuckle-ball. Lucas said they celebrated with pizza afterward. He…
Read MoreDon Mattingly says he likes 99 percent of umpires, weighs in on Melky Cabrera
Los Angeles Dodgers manager Don Mattingly joined the show to talk about being suspended for two games for an incident with an umpire. Mattingly explained that he was suspended for not controlling his player Matt Kemp when he was arguing with an umpire. Mattingly said he’s not really that out of control when he’s arguing,…
Read MoreHowie Long praises Andrew Luck, evaluates Jets’ plan to use Wildcat
FOX’s Howie Long joined the show to break down the big NFL preseason storylines. Long commented on Andrew Luck and how lucky the Colts are to get him. “Football is in his family,” Long said. “He understands the expectations that come with the game.” Long also commented on the Jets. He said that Wildcat is…
Read MoreDan lays down the law in ManCave — mess up, pay the price
Dan has a new rule … mess up and don’t turn on your microphone — $5 dollars in the bucket.
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