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Troy Polamalu says he’s had eight or nine recorded concussions, lied to get in games
Pittsburgh Steelers safety Troy Polamalu joined the show to talk about his history of concussions and being in the new Dark Knight movie. Dan asked Polamalu how many concussions he’s had. “I’ve had, I believe, eight or nine recorded concussions,” Polamalu said. “We’ll have another conversation after I’m done playing football.” Polamalu said if you…
Read MoreU.S. Gymnastics featured on SI cover this week
That’s Jordyn Wieber, Gabby Douglas, Aly Raisman, Kyla Ross and McKayla Maroney on the cover for the Sports Illustrated Olympic preview …
Read MoreAngels’ Mike Trout talks about surprising rookie success
Angels rookie Mike Trout joined the show to talk about his instant success in the Majors and more. Trout said that he’s learning a lot from Albert Pujols and Torii Hunter. He said this is the first time he’s seen all these guys so he’s eager to take advice. Dan asked if he ever asked…
Read MoreCharles Barkley on Knicks’ issues, Dwight Howard, comparing dream teams
TNT NBA analyst Charles Barkley joined the show to break down all the offseason news and more. Here are some of his takes: — Barkley says the Knicks rarely make good basketball decisions. He admitted Tyson Chandler was a great move, but even that doesn’t work. “He’s got to cover up so many flaws,” Barkley…
Read MoreAl Michaels talks about his history of covering Olympics
NBC broadcaster Al Michaels joined the show to talk about the upcoming Olympics. Dan asked if he could watch one event, which would it be. Michaels said the 100 meter dash final.He said he covered track at the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics and loved it ever since. He said he covered it with an all-star…
Read MoreCaption This: McLovin’s Faux Hawk
Send us your caption for Andrew “McLovin” Perloff’s new look and you could win a new Callaway driver. Email us at dp@danpatrick.com, hit the Comments or Tweet us at @dpshow.
Read MoreFrank Lampard on touring U.S., Beckham and Olympics, Rooney
Chelsea star Frank Lampard joined the show to talk about touring the United States. Lampard said that English players are looking more at MLS, and are impressed with the growing crowds. He said he saw David Beckham recently. “He loves the league,” Lampard said. “You could see how entwined he is with that club.” Lampard said…
Read MoreMatt Barkley talks about decision to stay at USC
USC quarterback Matt Barkley joined the show to talk about his decision to forego the draft last season and more. Barkley said that he may not have come back to USC if the Trojans were not eligible for bowls this year. But he said that he hasn’t had any regrets about staying. Dan asked Barkley…
Read MorePeter Gammons weighs in on Bryce Harper and Mike Trout
MLB Network’s Peter Gammons joined the show to talk about the big stories around baseball. Gammons weighed in on Bryce Harper’s recent run-in with Ozzie Guillen. Gammons said he’s spent time with Harper and he has no problem with the Nationals rookie. “I find him to be very good at deferring to veteran players,” Gammons…
Read MorePeter King weighs in on RB contracts, arrests and Brees contract
Sports Illustrated’s Peter King joined the show to talk about the latest news around the NFL. Here are some of his takes: — Dan asked King who he would want to give a big contract to — MJD, Ray Rice or Matt Forte. King said Rice because he’s going to be such a big…
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