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Mike Florio weighs in on Saints’ bounties, race to draft QB Tannehill
Profootballtalk.com editor Mike Florio joined the show to talk about the big stories around the NFL. — Florio said that the NFLPA should have never touched the possibility of criminal charges against players involved in the Saints’ bounty scandal. Florio said if anything, avoiding taxes could be the charge. — Florio said Bill Parcells is…
Read MoreJim Nantz says people fired up for Masters, puts Kentucky into historical perspective
CBS’ Jim Nantz joined the show to talk about calling the National Title game and then the Masters on Sunday. Nantz commented on Tiger Woods winning at Bayhill and what it means for the Masters. “It doesn’t come to anyone’s surprise to anyone who follows golf that he won,” Nantz said. “He’s going to win…
Read MoreCharles Barkley says Kentucky is among the best of all time
TNT’s Charles Barkley joined the show to share his thoughts on college basketball and the NBA. Barkley said that he doesn’t like the on-and-done rule, because players aren’t ready for the pros. He pointed to Kentucky’s Anthony Davis: “Physically he’s not ready for the NBA.” But Barkley said he understands why he would go pro…
Read MoreKevin Love comments on why his stats can’t be discounted
Minnesota Timberwolves star Kevin Love joined the show to talk about his great season and more. Here are some of his takes: — Dan asked Love what he thinks when people say he’s putting up good numbers on a bad team. “We’re winning this year,” Love said. “Last year you could have said that and…
Read MoreRon Burgundy announces new documentary coming out
Ron Burgundy joined the show to talk about Anchorman 2. Ron confirmed that he used to date Dan’s sister, has been doing celebrity golf tournaments (not that he’s been invited). Barry Pepper, Tyne Daly and Jennifer Aniston’s brother Jerry Aniston are tentatively slated to be in Anchorman 2. Burgundy looked back at his tryout for…
Read MoreFrank Caliendo and characters join the show
Comedian Frank Caliendo joined the show to talk about his new act and impersonate a little Jim Rome and President Obama. It’s a very fun listen.
Read MorePat Forde weighs in on where Kentucky team fits in history
Yahoo’s Pat Forde, who lives in Louisville, joined the show to preview the Kentucky-Louisville matchup in the Final Four. Dan asked Forde if he thinks Kentucky could be a the Toronto Raptors. Forde agrees with Dan, that would never happen. And Forde doesn’t think the Wildcats are one of the great teams of all time.…
Read MoreSteve Nash says free agency will be ‘interesting,’ comments on possibility of joining Heat
Phoenix Suns point guard Steve Nash joined the show to talk about his season and what’s next in his career. Nash said that he doesn’t think he was close to being traded at the deadline, but he says this offseason’s free agency could be more eventful. “I could be back for sure,” Nash said, “but that…
Read MoreEconomist explains large risk in Dodgers’ sale
Smith College economist Andrew Zimblast joined the show to talk about the Los Angeles Dodgers’ sale. Zimblast said that generally franchises send for somewhere over two times their revenue. The Dodgers don’t even get close to enough revenue to justify a sale over $2 billion. He said that the owners will also have to invest…
Read MoreDon Mattingly comments on Dodgers’ new ownership, team’s under-radar pursuit of Prince Fielder
Los Angeles Dodgers manager Don Mattingly joined the show to talk about the sale of the team. Mattingly is excited about the new ownership group led by Magic Johnson. “It gives us that direction at the top,” Mattingly said. “They’re going to be driving the organization. I don’t think there’s any doubt.” Dan asked how…
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