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James Lofton breaks down each NFL wild-card round game
Westwood One analyst James Lofton joined the show to preview the NFL playoffs. Lofton hopes that someone makes a case for defense in this year’s playoffs. He noted it might be nice to see the 49ers make a run because they’re style is so different than the prevailing trends in the NFL. Here is Lofton’s…
Read MoreTony Dungy on Manning, Caldwell, why he’d take Griffin over Luck
NBC NFL analyst Tony Dungy joined the show to talk about the drama in Indianapolis. Dan asked Dungy what will happen with Peyton Manning. “It all really depends on how Peyton comes along in the next few weeks and how the rehab goes,” Dungy said. Dungy, however, said that if Peyton can go, there’s no…
Read MoreAlbert Breer thinks Colts will take Andrew Luck; Fisher will land in St. Louis
NFL Network analyst Albert Breer joined the show to talk about the big stories around the league. Breer said that the Colts face a very tough decision, but eventually will go with Andrew Luck. “It’s a tough, tough call, but you have to go with the 22-year-old quarterback,” Breer said. Breer also weighed in on…
Read MoreChristian Ponder says Vikings assured him they wouldn’t draft QB
Minnesota Vikings quarterback Christian Ponder joined the show to talk about his rookie season, some of the teams he faced that are now in the playoffs and the Vikings’ draft plans. Dan asked Ponder if he’s been assured Minnesota won’t draft a quarterback. “I have been,” Ponder said. “I talked to our GM (Rick Spielman)…
Read MoreBrady, Brees, Rodgers, Roethlisberger grace SI covers this week
In the year of the quarterback, Sports Illustrated chose four pretty good ones for the cover of their playoff preview.
Read MoreChris Mannix says T-Wolves don’t want Gasol, Love would return for max contract
SI.com’s Chris Mannix joined the show to talk about the big stories in the NBA. Mannix said that the T-Wolves never would have given up Kevin Love for Pau Gasol. Mannix said that Minnesota has a young core and would never want to pay for Gasol. Mannix said that he hears Love will ultimately go…
Read MoreWas Michigan’s game-winning kick a false start?
Did the Wolverines’ kicker Brandon Gibbons commit a false start penalty on the game-winning kick in the Sugar Bowl? Check out the video and let us know your thoughts in the Comments below.
Read MoreBruce Feldman on Andrew Luck, Matt Barkley and Penn State job
CBSSports.com college football writer Bruce Feldman joined the show to talk about bowl games and more. Feldman said that Andrew Luck impressed him because he did so well with no star wide receivers. Feldman pointed out Robert Griffin III had a star receiver in Kendall Wright. Feldman said Luck doesn’t have the guy who gets…
Read MorePhillip B. Wilson says Colts will hire new coach
Indianapolis Star Colts reporter Phillip B. Wilson joined the show to talk about the team’s decision to part ways with Bill and Chris Polian. Wilson said that he thinks the Colts’ new general manager will want his own head coach. Wilson also doesn’t buy that Peyton Manning was shocked that the team axed Polian. Wilson…
Read MoreSeton’s Stat of the Day
You’ve been clamoring for it. Here it is. Seton’s new segment: STAT OF THE DAY. Ohio State finished 6-7. It was the Buckeyes’ first seven-loss season since 1897. STAT OF THE DAY!
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