Dan Patrick Show
Bennett: World Cup A Mirror to the World
Men in Blazers Roger Bennett describes the World Cup as a solar eclipse for humanity, a month when five billion people pause to watch a mirror of our politics and national pride. Soccer in America, he says, has never been stronger, even if many still do not know the U.S. roster. Christian Pulisic remains the…
Read MoreHow to Overcome Short Arms with Rodd Tucker
Ross Tucker discussed his scars from his Pro-day. He admits he was never sniffing an invite to the combine and jokes that his pro day in front of the Eagles was so rough a scout would not make eye contact afterward. On arm length, he knows the struggle. At 30 and three quarters, he survived…
Read MoreWhy Big Shot Bob Belongs in the Hall
NBA Hall of Famer Reggie Miller says patience should guide Boston with Jayson Tatum, even if the star is ahead of schedule and itching for the playoffs. On Caitlin Clark, Miller stands by his Payton Pritchard comparison, insisting it is about style, not stature. He would scrap the NBA’s hard games played rule for MVP,…
Read MoreBest Player or Best Fit? The Draft Room Dilemma
At the combine, Louis Riddick reminds everyone that drills are context, not commandments. For offensive linemen, it is the 10 yard split. For defensive backs, the 40 matters, and if you are not sub 4.5, you better be surgical technically. Receivers live in the 3 cone and shuttle. But the stopwatch never trumps the tape.…
Read MoreQuarterback Musical Chairs
ESPN Senior NFL reporter Jeremy Fowler says the quarterback carousel is already spinning, and Minnesota feels like the center of it. Kyler Murray carries looming March money that could force Arizona’s hand. Geno Smith and Tua Tagovailoa are quietly in the mix. Kirk Cousins may have to wait out the market. In Houston, paying C.J.…
Read MoreBig Shot Bob, Hall of Fame Snub
Seven rings. Countless clutch shots. And still, no Hall of Fame call for Robert Horry. The seven time champion admitted he avoids following the process because he does not want the heartbreak, even if the omission still stings. Horry says he sacrificed numbers for wins, reminding everyone he was a 100 steals, 100 blocks guy…
Read MoreWhy NFL Teams Value Arm Length
Arm length is the new hand size, and Daniel Jeremiah isn’t running from it. He says it matters, especially for offensive linemen, where first contact can decide the rep. But like most Combine obsessions, context is king. If the tape doesn’t show a problem, he won’t invent one. Jeremiah sees a sizable gap between Fernando…
Read MoreMatt Miller & DP Love Love
It is officially hand size season in Indianapolis, and as Matt Miller points out, when it is a one quarterback draft, we start with arm length instead. Hand size had its run. Now it is wingspan. Does Rueben Bain have 32-inch arms? Does it even matter? Miller says only if the tape shows it. He…
Read MoreThe Freshmen vs The Veterans in College Hoops
Sports Illustrated Senior writer Pat Forde sees a cinematic script unfolding across the sports landscape. From a gold medal hockey run that felt made for the movies to a college football power shift toward the Big Ten. He praised the next wave of talent at the Combine, noting quarterback scarcity could boost Ty Simpson’s value…
Read MorePride Missing in Tanking Era
Friend of the show Reggie Miller admitted he was not UCLA’s first choice, but he held out hope and ended up landing with the Bruins. On Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s fame, Miller pointed to market size, noting stars like LeBron, Steph and Luka benefit from brighter spotlights. He praised the All-Star Game’s competitive edge and still rides…
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