Tressel suspended, Tiki coming back, Madness almost here

Ohio State coach Jim Tressel was suspended for two games and fined $250K. Tiki Barber is coming out of retirement. College basketball tournaments are going wild. Spring Training is in full bloom. It’s a very busy time for sports fans. Luckily you have Dan coming on Wednesday morning to explain everything. Was the Ohio State…

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Blake Griffin talks nicknames, dunks, rookie of year

Los Angeles Clippers star Blake Griffin joined the show to talk about his season and more. Dan asked him which nickname did he find the weirdest. Griffin pointed to “Dr. Dunkenstein and Rim Reaper.” Dan asked if liked “Poster Child.” Griffin wasn’t into it. “Ya, but am I going to be a child my whole…

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Will anyone ever break DiMaggio’s record

Joltin Joe

Sports Illustrated put Joe DiMaggio on the cover this week, celebrating his record of 56 straight games hitting. Dan thinks no one will ever break that record since pitchers will avoid a guy like that at some point. And he believes Cal Ripken’s record of consecutive games is safe. What do you think? Is Joltin’…

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Dan playing through pain with injured hand

Dan injury

Dan had an Irving Fryar-like incident in the kitchen last night and is playing with a hurt hand today. You’ll notice the Buzz LightYear band-aid. Seton and McLovin think that Dan might be overplaying his injury a bit.

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Nolan Smith on Irving, player of year, NBA

Nolan Smith

Duke guard Nolan Smith joined the show to talk about the ACC Tournament and the Big Dance. Dan asked Smith if Kyrie Irving will play again. “He’s been working really hard,” Smith said. “I think there’s still no call on it. He’s not back running or playing yet.” Dan asked Nolan his player of the year.…

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Al Leiter compares Braves, Phillies

MLB Network analyst Al Leiter joined the show to talk about Spring Training and look ahead to the story. Dan asked Leiter if the Braves can knock off the Phillies in the NL East. Leiter said he’s not quite convinced Atlanta’s pitching staff is deep enough. He thinks you need good pitching to hang with…

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Pitino says Big East deserves 11 in Tourney

Louisville coach Rick Pitino joined the show to talk about this week’s Big East Tournament and more. Dan asked how many teams Big East teams will reach the NCAA Tournament. “I don’t think there’s any question it will be 11,” Pitino said. Dan asked Pitino if Marquette deserves to make the Tournament. “Without question they are…

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Tom Zbikowski talks about going back to boxing

Zbikowski

Baltimore Ravens safety Tom Zbikowski joined the show to talk about returning to the boxing ring because of the lockout. Zbikowski said that he had a lot of nerves, but he’s ready to box now. Tom said he’s really into it. “I’m very serious. I’m down to cruiser weight. I’m fighting people more my size,”…

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