Dan Patrick Show
Penn State a Surprise Contender?
ESPN College Football analyst Kirk Herbstreit joined the show to preview the college football season and explain why he is taking the field over Ohio State and Notre Dame. Herbstreit believes Penn State could emerge as a surprise contender under Matt Campbell, with Iowa State transfer Rocco Becht leading the way. He also pointed to…
Read MoreVinatieri’s Greatest Kick
NFL Hall of Famer Adam Vinatieri joined the show after his Hall of Fame weekend, reflecting on his speech, his famous teammates and the kicks that defined his career. Vinatieri admitted delivering his speech was harder than kicking a game-winning field goal and revealed the Tuck Rule game remains the kick he is most proud…
Read MoreEisen Live From Canton
ESPN’s Rich Eisen joined the show from the Pro Football Hall of Fame, where he previewed a busy weekend in Canton while looking back at an entertaining Hall of Fame Game. Eisen called it one of the best preseason openers he can remember, highlighted the excitement surrounding Cardinals rookie Carson Beck, and explained why he…
Read MoreLouis Riddick Predicts Surprise NFL Teams
ESPN NFL analyst Louis Riddick joined the show to break down several of the NFL’s most intriguing teams and quarterbacks heading into the season. Riddick praised the Cardinals’ young roster and explained why Arizona could surprise people this year. He also revealed his top quarterback rankings, made the case for Jayden Daniels as one of…
Read MoreFaulk Gushes over Dorsett
Hall of Fame running back Marshall Faulk joined the show from the golf course and covered everything from the return of the running back to Hall of Fame debates. Faulk explained why playoff football will always revolve around the run game, named Roger Craig as the NFL’s original hybrid back, argued Tiki Barber deserves Hall…
Read MoreThomas Names NFL Best O-Lineman
NFL Hall of Famer Joe Thomas joined the show ahead of his trip to Canton, reflecting on the game’s greatest offensive linemen and today’s elite blockers. Thomas explained why Lane Johnson is the NFL’s best tackle, compared the unique challenges of blocking Aaron Donald and Myles Garrett, and shared why interior pass rushers create the…
Read MoreInside Illegal Book Making
Former bookmaker Matt Bowyer joined the show to discuss his relationship with Shohei Ohtani’s former interpreter, Ippei Mizuhara, and the realities of the illegal sports betting world. Bowyer detailed how Mizuhara’s betting limits escalated into the millions, explained why bookmakers value discretion above all else, and estimated that many professional athletes wager through third parties.…
Read MoreSando Explains Quarterback Tiers
Senior NFL writer Mike Sando joined the show to discuss his annual NFL quarterback tiers, explaining why Jalen Hurts remains one of the league’s most polarizing stars despite his success. Sando broke down the rise of Bo Nix, concerns surrounding C.J. Stroud’s development, and why Shedeur Sanders landed outside the starting quarterback tiers altogether. He…
Read MoreIs Herbert Ready to Break Out?
MMQB Albert Breer joined the show to discuss some of the NFL’s biggest storylines entering the season. Breer believes Aaron Donald’s return to the Rams is trending toward becoming reality and explained why Los Angeles already knows how to bring him back after previous holdouts. He also discussed the renewed value of elite running backs,…
Read MoreKurkjian on Dodgers Dominance
ESPN MLB analyst Tim Kurkjian joined the show to discuss the Dodgers’ blockbuster addition of Tarik Skubal and what it means for the rest of baseball. Kurkjian believes Los Angeles has built its roster the right way through elite drafting and development, making it difficult to fault their success. He also explained how the move…
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