Mike Florio says don’t rip Roger Goodell for officials lockout

Profootballtalk.com’s Mike Florio joined the show to talk about the officials lockout and more. Florio said that Roger Goodell shouldn’t be criticized for this. He was doing what the owners want. And if he didn’t, the owners would get rid of him. Florio also pointed out that the real officials are going to make mistakes,…

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Rich Eisen says NFL put out ‘defective product’

NFL Network host Rich Eisen joined the show to talk about the officials lockout ending and more. Dan asked who was the winner and who was the loser. “I think the League lost, because it was a defective product,” Eisen said. “Their ability to administer a game was beyond sub-par.” Eisen said that he’s looking forward…

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Jerome Bettis upset Notre Dame won’t play Michigan

The former Notre Dame and Steelers great Jerome Bettis joined the show to talk about Notre Dame and the NFL’s problems with replacement officials. Dan asked Bettis his thoughts on the Notre Dame-Michigan rivalry coming to an end. “It’s terrible,” Bettis said. “I thought that was one of the biggest rivalries in the country. To…

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Tony La Russa on Mark McGwire, Albert Pujols, Dusty Baker

Former MLB manager Tony La Russa came to the Man Cave to talk baseball. Here are some of his takes on a wide range of topics: —  La Russa looked back at his conflict with Reds manager Dusty Baker over All-Star snubs. “You can disagree all you want to,” La Russa said. “To make it…

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Larry Fitzgerald on replacement officials, Cards’ hot start

Arizona Cardinals Larry Fitzgerald joined the show to talk about their surprising 3-0 start and more. Dan asked Fitzgerald what a receiver can do on a Hail Mary pass like the one in the Seahawks-Cardinals game. “From watching last night, you can do whatever you can do,” Fitzgerald said. Fitzgerald thought the play was an…

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Dan Fouts says replay officials also deserve blame

Dial Global radio broadcaster Dan Fouts joined the show after calling the Seahawks-Packers game. “The officials absolutely blew it,” Fouts said. “This is just so embarrassing to the League. Hopefully it will bring an end to the [officials’] labor issue.” Fouts was surprised the replay officials didn’t overturn the call. He said that they are…

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Victor Cruz says defenses playing differently with replacement officials

New York Giants receiver Victor Cruz joined the show to talk about Dan asked Cruz his thoughts on the end of the Seahawks-Packers game. “I personally thought it was an interception,” Cruz said. “It’s just a tough call to make.” Dan asked if defenses are playing differently with the replacement officials. “We understand that some of…

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