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Ryan Leaf looks back at why he didn’t develop into successful NFL career
Former Washington State and NFL quarterback Ryan Leaf came to the ManCave to talk about his new book and look back on his career. Leaf’s book is about his days in college. Dan asked him why it was so close between him and Peyton Manning. “I was talented,” Leaf said. “At that level, you have…
Read MoreExcerpt from Ryan Leaf’s new book
This is from Ryan’s upcoming book 596 Switch … WHY IS THIS ALL HAPPENING? I knew it was a bad idea and my clammy palms were telling me as much. It was February of 2010, and a typical winter night of cold and drizzle in Seattle. As I walked into the Westin for the annual…
Read MorePat Forde says super-conferences won’t fix college football
New Yahoo college football writer Pat Forde joined the show to talk about why he left ESPN and the state of college football. Forde doesn’t think super-conferences will fix everything. “If we end up with four 16-team super-conferences and have a playoff, I still don’t think it’s worth it,” Forde said. “I think what’s lost…
Read MoreJerome Bettis: Chris Johnson struggling because he wasn’t in training camp
Jerome Bettis joined the show to weigh in on the big stories around the NFL. Here are some of his takes: — Bettis thinks Chris Johnson is struggling in Tennessee because he wasn’t in camp and doesn’t know what’s going on with the offense. “A running back needs to know his surroundings,” Bettis said. “It’s…
Read MoreTodd Fritz’ Chiefs-Chargers Monday Night Football song
With Hank Williams Jr. gone, Todd Fritz is trying to help out with his theme song every week. Here’s this week’s song for Chiefs-Chargers: Well there’s no love lost here They won’t show no pity Long-time rivals collide Here we come, Kansas City San Diego’s super-charged up To show the nation who’s best As lightning…
Read MoreUSC’s Lane Kiffin on tough calls against Stanford, Matt Barkley’s future
USC head coach Lane Kiffin joined the show to talk about the Trojans’ dramatic loss to Stanford. — Kiffin had issues with the officiating and said he even called the conference after the game. Kiffin talked about the T.J. McDonald hit on Andrew Luck late in the game. He thought it was unfortunate, because if…
Read MorePhil Simms doesn’t think Peyton Manning will end up mentoring Andrew Luck
CBS NFL analyst Phil Simms joined the show to talk about the big stories around the league. Here are some of Simms’ takes: — Simms doesn’t think teams would ever tank for a top draft pick. He pointed out coaches know they’re going to get fired and want to win. And every game is too…
Read MoreHere are some Occupy GameDay USC photos
Thanks to all the good folks who captured these. More to come …
Read MoreOccupy GameDay hits USC
More photos from Los Angeles to come. Send us any shots you have at dp@danpatrick.com.
Read MoreL.A. Daily News covering Occupy GameDay in Los Angeles
The Los Angeles Daily News has a story on Occupy GameDay at USC. Here’s the story. Where Jenny Batsche intersects with ESPN’s “GameDay” in L.A. Dan Patrick will be a bit preoccupied Saturday morning. Could he sneak past ESPN security, get a couple of USC fans to hoist him out of the mosh pit, and…
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