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Tim Layden says Bolt a bigger name around world than Phelps
Sports Illustrated’s Tim Layden joined guest host Glenn Ordway to talk about Usain Bolt’s dramatic 100m win and more. Layden said that he didn’t expect to see Bolt win again like that. He said Bolt has always had the talent, but his career hit bumps because of injuries and his aversion to training hard. Ordway…
Read MoreDan checks in from London, weighs in on Bolt, Dream Team
Dan called in from London to update us on everything he’s doing over at the Olympics. Dan said that he spent time talking to Doc Rivers about the Celtics and the Olympics. Dan said that Rovers seems reenergized about coaching the Celtics. Dan said the Dream Team has to guard against being lethargic. He said…
Read MoreMike Florio weighs in on report Vilma’s suspesnion could be lifted
Profootballtalk and NBC NFL analyst Mike Florio joined the show to talk about the report the NFL offered to reduce Jonathan Vilma’s suspension. Florio said that the NFL may have floated this out as part of a negotiation. And then the NFL may have said they didn’t so they don’t seem weak. Florio said Vilma…
Read MoreAto Boldon weighs in on Usain Bolt’s gold medal
NBC track and field analyst Ato Boldon joined the show to discuss Usain Bolt’s 100m victory last night in London. Boldon said that he up until recently, he thought Yohan Blake had a great chance to beat Bolt. But then he remembered that Bolt steps up on the biggest stage. Boldon said people were reading…
Read MoreLooking back at three years of the Dan Patrick Show on DIRECTV
We hit our three-year anniversary of being on DIRECTV on Friday. Here’s a look back at some of the great moments.
Read MoreRoger Goodell comments on Drew Brees, HGH and Olympics
NFL commissioner Roger Goodell joined guest host Mike Florio to talk about the big issues around the League. Florio asked Goodell if he wants football into the Olympics. “Absolutely,” Goodell said. “We’re already taking steps to get IOC recognition.” Goodell said 64 countries play the sport now and it’s still growing. Florio asked if he’s talked…
Read MoreRyan Lochte evaluates his performance at Olympics
Olympic gold medalist swimmer Ryan Lochte joined the show to talk about his accomplishments and what’s next. Lochte recapped his performance. “I had some ups and down this Olympics,” Lochte said. “I had some swims I wish I could have done better.” Lochte said that he’s going to try to swim more events at the next…
Read MoreRowdy Gaines says he thinks Phelps could get bored and return
NBC swimming analyst Rowdy Gaines joined the show to talk about the Olymics and Michael Phelps. Gaines said he wasn’t worried about Phelps when he came in fourth in the 400 IM because he didn’t train for that. Gaines said that Phelps came back and was himself in other events, and he didn’t consider him…
Read MoreCardinals’ Patrick Peterson says he’s a cornerback first, returner second
Arizona Cardinals second-year player Patrick Peterson joined guest host Mike Florio to talk about the upcoming season. Florio asked him if he likes being called punt returner/corner or corner/punt returner. “I definitely like cornerback/punt returner,” Peterson said. Peterson said he learns a lot covering Larry Fitzgerald in practice and he hasn’t seen anyone better out…
Read MoreNathan Adrian talks about dramatic gold medal victory
Gold medalist Nathan Adrian joined guest host Mike Florio to talk about winning the 100m freestyle in dramatic fashion. Adrian said that his first thought was the check the scoreboard, and even after that, he still had to double-check. Adrian talked about what an honor it will be to be on the relay team with…
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