Dan Patrick Show

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Andy Dalton joined the show to talk about his season and more. Dalton said that  he feels he can adjust quicker to defenses this year with more experience. And he said that he has a better understanding of what his skill guys are doing. Dalton talked about playing J.J. Watt in college.…

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Don Mattingly joined the show to talk about the MLB Playoffs. Mattingly weighed in Yankees manager Joe Girardi pulling Alex Rodriguez for Raul Ibanez last night. “It’s a tough call, but you have to make the call that you think gives your team the best chance to win,” Girardi said. But…

NFL Network host Rich Eisen joined the show from Nashville to talk about the Titans-Steelers matchup and more. Eisen said the Tennessee Titans’ season is on the line tonight. And the Steelers have to prove they’re for real on the road. Eisen also weighed in on the Jets quarterback situation. He said coach Rex Ryan…

Florida Gators head coach Will Muschamp joined the show to talk about their early success and more. Muschamp talked about the shoes he’s filling as Florida coach. He said that he got there and the only three things in his office were national title trophies. Dan asked Muschamp the difference between the SEC now then…

Warrington Wolves rugby player Paul Wood joined the show to talk about losing a testicle in a match. Wood said that he’s OK, in some pain, but it’s not too bad. Wood said they don’t wear cups. He knew he had a problem, but he was determined to stay on the pitch, because this was…

NBC Notre Dame analyst and NFL Network broadcaster Mike Mayock joined the show to talk about the Irish and more. Mayock said that defensively Notre Dame’s front-seven is as good as any team in the nation. But the Irish aren’t sure who they are offensively. Mayock said that he gives Brian Kelly a lot of…

Profootballtalk’s Mike Florio joined the show to talk about the big issues around the League. Florio thinks that fans too often cross a line when they’re in an NFL stadium. They feel they can act however they want. Florio said it’s ridiculous that fans don’t have the compassion for players that they do for youth…

Sports Illustrated’s Tom Verducci joined the show to help break down the postseason. Verducci thinks there’s a good reason the Yankees should consider moving Alex Rodriguez down in the lineup. He said the other night you saw A-Rod making the final out, with the team’s best hitter, Robinson Cano, watching from the on-deck circle. “He’s…

Dan was criticized for calling the controversial infield fly rule call in the Cardinals-Braves wild-card game a mistake and even got an invite to umpire school.