Archie Manning on quality of SEC football and Peyton's success

Archie Manning joined the show to talk about the big topics in pro and college football. Dan asked Manning’s about Steve Spurrier’s comments that Alabama could beat an NFL team. “He’s got some sort of message he’s throwing out there,” Manning said. Manning said maybe ‘Bama could hang for a quarter, but they couldn’t beat an…

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Kevin Ding talks about Lakers' 0-2 start

Orange County Register’s Kevin Ding joined the show to talk about the Lakers’ 0-2 start. Ding said that Dwight Howard has been a little slow on reads and hasn’t bailed guys out like they expected. Ding also said that Steve Nash has been careful and tried to fit in so far and hasn’t really been…

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Steve Spurrier says Alabama could beat some NFL teams

South Carolina coach Steve Spurrier joined the show to talk about the devastating injury to his running back Marcus Lattimore and more. Spurrier said that he expects Lattimore will be able to play again at South Carolina. “There’s hope,” Spurrier said. “Modern day medicine can do miracles. Willis McGahee had a similar injury.” Spurrier had…

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Charles Barkley says Lakers using wrong kind of offense

TNT NBA analyst Charles Barkley joined the show to talk about the big storylines at the beginning of the season. Barkley says the Lakers offense was “silly” last night in a loss to Minnesota. “I want my accountant from Princeton … not my offense,” Barkley said. Barkley thinks speeding up the tempo would help Dwight…

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Rodney Harrison on Eagles’ issues, Norv Turner’s future

NBC NFL analyst Rodney Harrison joined the show to talk about the big stories in the League. Here are some of his takes: — Harrison said a lot of guys in Philly are being looked at, not just coach Andy Reid. “Everyone’s on the hot seat out there,” Harrison said. –Harrison weighed in on Chargers…

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Rick Neuheisel weighs in on BCS title picture, Heisman

Pac-12 Network studio analyst Rick Neuheisel joined the show to talk about the big stories around college football. Dan asked Neuheisel what would happen if Notre Dame, Alabama, Oregon and Kansas State all go undefeated. Who would play Alabama in the BCS championship game? “I think Notre Dame gets the nod,” Neuheisel said. Dan asked…

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John Smoltz breaks down World Series

MLB Network and Turner broadcaster John Smoltz joined the show to talk about the World Series. Smoltz said the Giants are impressive because of their resiliency. It doesn’t matter what happens, they bounce back. “Winning that first game was like winning two games in people’s minds because of how good [Justin] Verlander has been,” Smoltz…

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