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Greg Cote shocked Marlins are seriously pursuing Albert Pujols
The Miami Herald’s Greg Cote joined the show totalk about the possibility of the Marlins signing free agent Albert Pujols. “If I’m betting, I’d say he’s re-upping with St. Louis,” Cote said. “I do believe the Marlins are in second ahead of the Cubs.” But Cote said that he is amazed that the Marlins are…
Read MoreArchie Manning explains why Luck and Peyton couldn’t co-exist and discusses Peyton’s health
Archie Manning joined the show to talk about his son Peyton’s future. Manning clarified his remarks that Peyton and Andrew Luck likely couldn’t co-exist in Indianapolis. Here’s why: “Andrew Luck doesn’t look like the kind of quarterback who’s going to sit.” Dan asked Manning what he would do if he ran the Colts. “You gotta…
Read MoreFritzie’s new names for the expanded Big East Conference
From the mind of Todd Fritz and not necessarily representative of anything Dan would ever think or say: Big Everywhere Big Hands Across America Big Man Regions Big East Infection (from McLovin) Big All Over The Place Big Map Quest The Big Compass Big Chef Boise-Ar-Dee The Big Boppers The Big United States of America…
Read MoreAndy Staples says Big East’s additions underwhelming; BCS likely to add plus-one
SI.com college football writer Andy Staples joined the show to talk about conference realignment and more. Staples said that the Big East’s additions won’t be enough to keep automatic qualifying status if such a thing exists in the future. Staples said that now they’re Conference USA in 2004. Staples thinks when the new BCS system…
Read MoreWe need a new name for the Big East Conference … send ’em in
The Big East will reportedly add Boise State, San Diego State and three more teams. Dan can’t accept the title Big East any more. He wants you guys to come up with a better name. So bring ’em on. You can hit the Comments or e-mail us at dp@danpatrick.com.
Read MoreChris Mannix says Lakers have best chance of trading for Paul and Howard
Sports Illustrated’s Chris Mannix joined the show to talk about some of the potential moves around the NBA. Mannix said the Lakers have the most realistic chance of getting Dwight Howard or Chris Paul, because they have Andrew Bynum as trade bait. Mannix agrees with Dan that the Lakers need Paul more than Howard. Mannix…
Read MoreHeisman expert Chris Huston thinks Griffin III will win easily
Heismanpundit.com editor Chris Huston joined the show to handicap this year’s race. Huston said that he thinks Robert Griffin III will carry four out of six regions around the country and win comfortably. Huston said that Andrew Luck won’t get on some ballots, and he’ll probably end up in second place, with Trent Richardson third.…
Read MoreKevin Millar explains why Francona didn’t work out in Boston, speculates on Pujols’ future
MLB Network’s Kevin Millar joined the show from the winter meetings to talk about the big stories around the Majors. Millar commented on his former manager Terry Francona joining ESPN. Dan asked why Francona isn’t the manager in Boston right now. “Eight years in Boston are like dog years … 56 years in real life,”…
Read MoreHowie Long evaluates QBs Tebow, Gabbert and Newton
FOX NFL analyst Howie Long joined the show to talk about the big stories around the league. Long commented on Tim Tebow’s recent success. Long said that Tebow does have John Elway’s will to win. But Tebow has to drive Elway a bit nuts. Long said Elway has a padded section in his box where…
Read MoreDan votes for Robert Griffin III for the 2011 Heisman
Dan cast his official Heisman vote today and here’s his order: 1. Baylor QB Robert Griffin III 2. Stanford QB Andrew Luck 3. LSU CB Tyrann Matthieu What do you think? E-mail us at dp@danpatrick.com or hit the Comments below.
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