Dan Patrick Show
Mike Pereira talks about challenges facing NFL replacement officials
FOX rules analyst Mike Pereira joined the show to talk about the League’s decision to start the season with replacement officials. Pereira said the NFL will try to help these guys, but it’s going to be tough. “It’s a very complicated rulebook,” Pereira said. “It’s a very complicated game.” Pereira thinks the officials will likely swallow…
Read MoreHeisman Pundit handicaps the field
Dan asked Huston what criteria Barkley fits for the Heisman. “Pretty much everything,” Huston said. Dan asked the last time there was this strong a favorite. “Last year,” Huston said, referring to Andrew Luck. But Huston said Luck was handicapped by playing at Stanford. Huston said USC is the perfect place to win it. Dan…
Read MoreRich Eisen picks Pats, Niners for Super Bowl
NFL Network host Rich Eisen joined the show to talk about the big stories around the League. Eisen offered his Super Bowl predictions. He thinks the Patriots will face off against the 49ers. Eisen said he’s very concerned about the replacement officials. He think they could have a negative impact on the game. Eisen noted…
Read MoreRobin Ventura on how to argue with umps, Mike Trout’s speed, White Sox’s expectations
Chicago White Sox manager Robin Ventura joined the show to talk about his season and more. Ventura talked about arguing with umps. He said he’s been kicked out of three games this year. “It’s not always bad words I’m saying,” Ventura said. “The other day with Jim Joyce, we were just talking. You start talking…
Read MoreWarren Sapp discusses Dez Bryant, Cards QB situation, looks back at his draft
NFL Network analyst Warren Sapp joined the show to talk about the upcoming season and his book. Sapp weighed in on Dez Bryant. He said he can’t believe some players take the job for granted and said he’s surprised players aren’t aware they could be working much tougher jobs. Sapp commented on the Arizona Cardinals…
Read MoreRon Washington compares Rangers’ approach to Josh Hamilton to Cowboy and Dez Bryant
Texas Rangers manager Ron Washington joined the show to talk about their season and much more. Dan asked Washington about the Cowboys having special rules for Dez Bryant like they do with Josh Hamilton. Washington said that they’re worth going the extra mile for: “Hamilton is special. Dez is special. Organizations will go the extra…
Read MoreRussell Wilson talks about earning starting job for Seahawks
Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson joined the show to talk about starting in his rookie season. Wilson described his feelings after coach Pete Carroll told him he had the job: “Everybody said I was too short. Couldn’t play int he National Football League. I’ve put in all this hard work. … Coming here to play…
Read MoreThings get dangerous in the ManCave
The Back Row gets nervous because of giant hanging framed jerseys over their head.
Read MoreNed Colletti comments on Dodgers’ trade, pursuing Gonzalez and new ownership group
Los Angeles Dodgers general manager Ned Colletti joined the show to talk about pulling off the blockbuster trade with the Red Sox. Colletti confirmed he’s been after Adrian Gonzalez since he was at San Diego. He said at the 2008 or ’09 trade deadline he asked about Gonzalez. But he thought when Gonzalez signed with…
Read MoreMitch Williams believes Clemens never used PEDs, evaluates blockbuster trade
MLB Network analyst Mitch “Wild Thing” Williams joined the show to talk about Roger Clemens and the Dodgers-Red Sox blockbuster trade. Williams weighed in on Clemens and his legacy. “I believe he never cheated,” Williams said. “If he had done steroids, the way this guy works out, he’d look like Arnold Schwarzenegger.” Williams and Dan…
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