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Jim Mora on what NFL teams look for at Combine
NFL Network analyst Jim Mora joined the show to talk about the Scouting Combine and more. Mora talked about the importance of different drills and exercises at the Combine. He said he’s very interested in players’ handshakes. Then things like the Wonderlic are only effective as flags you may need to look at an aspect…
Read MorePittsburgh’s Jamie Dixon talks about rigors of Big East
Pittsburgh coach Jamie Dixon joined guest host Andrew Siciliano to talk about the Big East and how his team is looking heading forward. Dixon said that the Big East is wide open. “You can pick anyone,” Dixon said. Dixon said he thinks that the conference has 11 Tournament-worthy teams. But he said he’s not sure…
Read MoreWarren Moon talks about Cam Newton’s NFL future
Hall of Famer Warren Moon joined the show to talk about the big stories around the NFL. Moon weighed in on Cam Newton, who he has helped advise Newton on draft preparation. He got Newton together with the people who are training him now. Moon said that Newton is working now to get used to…
Read MoreChris Mannix said Knicks did well, lockout likely coming
SI.com’s Chris Mannix joined the show to talk about the Carmelo Anthony trade. Mannix thinks the Knicks did well putting Anthony together with Amare Stoudemire. “Put those two guys together and suddenly you have the makings of one of the best teams in basketball,” Mannix said. Mannix also talked about the NBA’s labor issues. Mannix…
Read MoreCharlie Sheen on Two and a Half Men, Lindsay Lohan
Charlie Sheen called back to follow up on some of his comments on his show Two and a Half Men and just wanted to make sure everyone knew he was cool with show creator Chuck Lorre. Dan asked if Sheen plans to finish his deal with Two and a Half Men. “Oh God, yeah!”” Sheen…
Read MoreWojnarowski: Isiah Thomas still has huge role with Knicks
Yahoo’s Adrian Wojnarowski joined the show to talk about the latest Carmelo Anthony rumors and Isiah Thomas’ role in the story. Wojnarowski said that Knicks GM Donnie Walsh doesn’t want to give up all these players to get Carmelo Anthony. But owner James Dolan wants Anthony “at all cost.” Wojnarowski also said that he thinks…
Read MoreMike Florio: Mediation may not help solve NFL labor issue
Profootballtalk.com’s Mike Florio joined the show to talk about the NFL labor situation. Florio said that mediation isn’t necessarily a route to solving this. Florio said both parties are their voluntarily and aren’t bound by the mediator’s decision. “All signs point to a lockout on March 4,” Florio said — with the caveat the league…
Read MoreTrevor Bayne explains how he won Daytona 500
Daytona 500 winner Trevor Bayne joined the guest host Andrew Siciliano to talk about his surprising win. Bayne said he didn’t expect this, even at that the end. He was working with David Gilliland and thought maybe he’d be involved in a pass at the end, but he didn’t think he’d be the one leading.…
Read MoreDusty Baker talks about Albert Pujols, Phillies, Sammy Sosa
Cincinnati Reds manager Dusty Baker joined the show to talk about the upcoming season and more. Baker said the Reds aren’t worried about any extra pressure after reaching the playoffs. They’ve proven to themselves they can play and they’re ready to do it again. Baker talked about the Albert Pujols contract and whether it will…
Read MoreLombardi comments on NFL labor issues, Vick
NFL Network analyst Michael Lombardi joined Howard Eskin to talk about the league’s labor issue and more. Lombardi said you need a real deadline so people negotiate seriously. “If people aren’t fearful, you can’t reason with them,” Lombardi said. Lombardi said the NFL and union having a mediator now is a good thing. “At least…
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