Frank Isola says Jeremy Lin needs to improve outside shot

New York Daily News’ Frank Isola joined the show to talk about the Jeremy Lin phenomenon in New York. “He seems like he’s a perfect fit for Mike D’Antoni’s system,” Isola said. “He’s a pick-and-roll point guard. … Sometimes it’s a matter of finding the perfect fit.” Isola said that New Yorkers are particular about…

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Tom Izzo talks about how he gets Spartans to play into defense

Michigan State coach Tom Izzo joined guest host Bonnie Bernstein to talk about his season and more. Izzo talked about his early season. The Spartans played on an aircraft carrier in front of President Obama, and then in Madison Square Garden on the night Coach K passed Bobby Knight on the all-time win list. Izzo…

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Fritzie’s Jeremy Lin nicknames

From the brilliant mind of Todd Fritz, a.k.a. T-Frizzle: LIN-LICIOUS (Bonnie) LIN-Sanity (Andrew) LIN-CITY All He Does Is LIN LINNING, DUH? KNICK AT NITE? New SENS-ASIAN

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Gov. Mitch Daniels weighs in on Peyton Manning’s future

Indiana Gov. Mitch Daniels joined guest host Bonnie Bernstein to talk about hosting the Super Bowl. Daniels weighed in on Peyton Manning’s future. “He’s been such a fantastic citizen,” Daniels said. “I want him to stay here.” Daniels talked about Manning’s value to the team, and to the city. Daniels said that he’s contributed in…

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Mike Fratello says Lakers miss Lamar Odom, need to ‘re-stock’

TNT’s Mike Fratello joined the show to talk about calling Lakers-Celtics tonight and the big storylines around the NBA. Fratello commented on the Lakers’ struggles. “This is a very fragile team,” Fratello said. “They lost some significant pieces. The biggest loss was Lamar Odom.” Fratello said that Mike Brown walked into a tough situation. “The…

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Howie Long evaluates Tom Brady’s performance in Super Bowl

FOX NFL analyst Howie Long joined guest host Bonnie Bernstein to talk about the Super Bowl and more. Long broke down elements of the game and looked at some of Tom Brady’s comments. He commented that the safety early on was a big deal. “Was it the right call by the official? I think it…

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Wojnarowski on Billups’ future, Gasol trade rumors and Rubio impact

Yahoo’s Adrian Wojnarowski joined guest host Chris Mannix to talk about the big storylines around the NBA. Wojo discussed the Ricky Rubio craze. “He’s made passing vogue again among young players,” Wojnarowski said. Wojnarowski said he talked to Chauncey Billups after his ACL injury. He thinks Billups is sincere that he expects to play again.…

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Andrew Bynum says he’s always ignored trade talk

Los Angeles Lakers center Andrew Bynum joined guest host Chris Mannix to talk about his season and more. Mannix asked if he was the best big man in the game, as Shaq said the other day. Bynum said he was one of them, but wouldn’t go No. 1. Mannix asked about the trade talk floating…

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Seth Davis: Kentucky bona fide favorite of wide open field

Sports Illustrated’s Chris Mannix joined guest host Chris Mannix to talk about the state of college hoops. Mannix asked Davis how seriously we should take Kentucky. Davis said very seriously. “I would vote Anthony Davis as the national player of the year,” Davis said. Davis said that Kentucky is loaded with young talent again. “If…

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