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…

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Andy 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…

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Nick 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…

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Will 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…

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