Dan Patrick Show
Tom Verducci agrees with Nationals about shutting down Strasburg
Sports Illustrated’s Tom Verducci joined the show to talk about the Nationals’ decision to sit Stephen Strasburg. Verducci thinks the Nationals are doing the right thing. “You just can’t ramp him up to 200 innings and expect him to stay healthy,” Verducci said. . You don’t want another Mark Prior.” Verducci thinks general manager Mike…
Read MoreJim McMahon and Laurie Navon on cover of SI
On the day the NFL kicks off, Sports Illustrated took a unique angle on the story with head injuries …
Read MoreJosh Duhamel weighs in on his wife’s behavior and Vikings’ chances
Actor Josh Duhamel joined the show to talk about his dinner with Dan in Los Angeles last week. Duhamel admitted that Fergie was a bit frisky and not surprised the way she acted with Dan. Duhamel also reviewed Dan’s Leno appearance. He agreed strongly with Dan’s take on beach volleyball. Duhamel is holding on to…
Read MoreJohn Skelton talks about winning QB job, throwing to Larry Fitzgerald
Arizona Cardinals quarterback John Skelton joined the show to talk about winning the job and to look ahead at the season. Skelton described meeting with Ken Whisenhunt when he said he was starting. He said that Kevin Kolb went in first. Then the coach brought him in and told him he earned the job. Skelton…
Read MoreMoose Johnston says Cowboys may be better than nation thinks
FOX’s Daryl “Moose” Johnston joined the show to break down the Cowboys-Giants game and preview the season. Johnston said that expectations are lower for the Cowboys around the country, but they’re high in Dallas. Johnston said the defense was the problem last year and he thinks it’s better this season. Moose also talked about the…
Read MoreStat of the Day: Forecasting this year’s college football champion
By Patrick O’Connor Last week we told you it was EXTREMELY rare for a team to win the national championship when ranked above No. 16 in the preseason polls. With that in mind, it is advised for teams in the BCS era to score between 31-57 points in their opening game. Since the BCS began…
Read MoreMatt Ryan says Falcons defense improved, weighs in on college football
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan joined the show to talk about the upcoming season and more. Dan asked Ryan to make a case for the Falcons making the Super Bowl. He said that the defense should be much better under new coordinator Mike Nolan. He said adding Asante Samuel really solidifies the secondary. Ryan talked…
Read MoreCharles Davis on USC, Penn State, Tyrann Mathieu
FOX college football analyst Charles Davis joined the show to talk about the big stories from Week 1 of the season. Here are some of his takes: — Davis had interesting comments on USC. He thinks if the Trojans won the national title, it would be an incredible achievement because of their sanctions. — Davis…
Read MoreDan hanging out with Josh Duhamel and Fergie
Dan is on Leno tonight and was hanging out with his Hollywood buddies last night.
Read MoreSiragusa weighs in on Saints, Jets and an odd taping situation
FOX’s Tony Siragusa joined the show to talk about his new book and the upcoming season. Siragusa thinks the New Orleans Saints are going to be very good this year, despite the sanctions. Goose also weighed in on the Jets. “I do like bringing [Tim] Tebow in,” Siragusa said. “Having a couple of his games last…
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