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Howie 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.
Read MoreTrent Richardson talks about his Heisman chances and the BCS title game
Alabama running back Trent Richardson joined the show to talk about the BCS title game and his Heisman chances. Richardson admitted that he was rooting for LSU against Georgia last weekend in the SEC title game. “That’s the team we want to play,” Richardson said. Dan asked Richardson what they have to do differently against…
Read MoreMike Krzyzewski talks about being co-SI Sportsman of the Year with Pat Summitt
Duke coach Mike Krzyzewski joined the show to discuss what it means to be named along with Pat Summitt as Sports Illustrated Sportsman of the Year. Dan asked Krzyzewski what it meant to him to be Sportsman of the Year. “No matter how good you think you are, you’re never better than the game,” Coach…
Read MoreRussell Wilson talks about Wisconsin’s dramatic win over Michigan State in Big Ten title game
Wisconsin’s Russell Wilson joined the show to talk about the wild Big Ten championship game win over Michigan State. Wilson thinks that the Michigan State defender hit the punter on the controversial call at the end of the game. “Ya, I think he hit him pretty good there,” Wilson said, half-jokingly. Wilson, in a more…
Read MoreRobert Griffin III talks about what meaning Heisman would mean
Baylor quarterback Robert Griffin III joined the show to talk about the Heisman race. Dan asked Griffin what winning a Heisman would need. “I think it’d mean everything,” Griffin said. “It’s more than about me and the team. [It would mean a lot] to the city of Waco.” Griffin said that Texas said before last…
Read MoreMike Gundy says he thinks Oklahoma State could beat LSU and wants a final four
Oklahoma State coach Mike Gundy joined the show to talk about the Cowboys ending up at No. 3 in the BCS. Dan asked Gundy why he thinks Oklahoma State’s not in the BCS game. “I guess the loss at Iowa State mush have weighed in a huge way,” Gundy said. “We were really disappointed because…
Read MoreBruce Feldman has Robert Griffin III first on Heisman ballot, Mathieu second
CBSSports.com’s Bruce Feldman joined the show to talk about the BCS and the Heisman. Feldman said he’s voting for Robert Griffin III for Heisman. “Robert Griffin’s defense is ranked 113th and [Baylor] is 9-3,” Feldman said. Feldman has LSU’s Tyrann Mathieu second. “He is the X-factor on a great LSU team,” Feldman said. Feldman has…
Read MorePackers’ Jordy Nelson talks about win over Giants, his underrated speed
Packers wide receiver Jordy Nelson joined the show to talk about their win over the Giants on Sunday. Nelson said everyone knew what they had to do in their game-winning drive in the final minute. Dan asked Nelson if the Packers players get caught up in awe of quarterback Aaron Rodgers. Nelson said no, because…
Read MoreDan says he doesn’t expect Peyton to return to Colts: 3 teams could be in mix
Dan doesn’t expect Peyton Manning will return to the Colts next season. He thinks there are three teams that could be in the mix to acquire Manning: Cowboys, Redskins, Saints. Dan said he knows these teams seem like darkhorses, but he’s heard some things and is putting pieces together. Dan thinks the Colts will try…
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