Dan Patrick Show
Tony Dungy weighs in on Peyton Manning, Tim Tebow
NBC NFL ansalyst Tony Dungy joined the show to weigh in on the preseason. Dungy weighed in on Peyton Manning’s performance on Sunday. “He looked a lot more accurate than the first two games,” Dungy said. “He’s going to be ready to go for Sunday Night Football.” Dungy explained that Manning will help the offensive…
Read MoreLuis Lopez talks about facing Clemens on Saturday
Bridgeport Blue Fish third baseman Luis Lopez joined the show to talk about facing Roger Clemens over the weekend. Lopez had faced Clemens in the Majors, and was 1-for-5 off Rocket. Lopez said Clemens still has some stuff. “The guy knows how to pitch,” Lopez said. Lopez said that Clemens would need more time to prepare…
Read MoreRich Eisen on Terrelle Pryor, Kevin Kolb and Russell Wilson
Dan asked Eisen about Terrelle Pryor’s comments that not going into the draft in the normal way “screwed him.” Eisen thinks Pryor was hurt by not going through the NFL Scouting Combine. “It’s a major platform,” Eisen said. “Having your name in the conversation February to April really raises your [recognizability].” Eisen commented on the…
Read MoreUSADA’s Tygart comments on decision to strip Armstrong of Tour de France titles
USADA CEO Travis Tygart joined the show to explain his organization’s actions regarding Lance Armstrong. Dan asked if Tygart thought Armstrong was afraid to go through the process. Tygart said it was hard to say, but he did say, “At the end of the day, yeah, the better move is to walk away on these…
Read MoreChip Kelly says USC ‘most talented’ team in nation, coaches shouldn’t vote in polls
Oregon coach Chip Kelly joined the show to talk about the upcoming season. Dan asked Kelly his thoughts on the competition in the Pac-12 this year. “I think USC is the most talented team in the country,” Kelly said. Dan asked if that means they’re the best team. “I don’t know about that,” Kelly said.…
Read MoreJim Riggleman on Billy Hamilton urban legend, Strasburg decision
Pensacola Blue Wahoos manager and former Nationals skipper Jim Riggleman joined the show to talk about his star player Billy Hamilton, who just set the minor league record for stolen bases. Riggleman said that there is truth to the urban myth Hamilton caught a ball “on or near” the warning track from shortstop. Riggleman explained…
Read MoreEx-UCLA LB Patrick Larimore explains why he left game because of head injuries
Former UCLA linebacker Patrick Larimore joined the show to explain why he left the team after suffereing head injuries. Larimore said that his teammates and UCLA were both very supportive. He said his teammates were more concerned about his long-term health than Larimore said he suffered “horrible” mood swings. He also said it was very…
Read MorePeter Gammons on Melky Cabrera, Roger Clemens
MLB Network’s Peter Gammons joined the show to talk about the big stories in baseball. Dan asked Peter which MLB suspension surprised him more — Melky Cabrera or Bartolo Colon? He said that Melky surprised him more. Gammons said he’s afraid that Melky may have endangered his career. Dan asked Gammons what he thinks of Roger…
Read MoreRoger Clemens on returning to pitch, Hall of Fame, clearing his name, why PEDs hurt players
The newest Sugar Land Skeeter Roger Clemens joined the show to talk about why he’s returning to baseball and what’s next. It started late April, early May. He knew the manager and he asked him to pitch before the season started. Clemens said they laughed it off at the time. But then he was down…
Read MoreAndrew Luck talks about throwing pick-six, rookie hazing, Matt Barkley
Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck joined the show to talk about his preseason and more. Luck talked about throwing a pick-six against the Steelers. “I tried to own up to my mistake,” Luck said. “Make sure people know it was my fault and no one else’s.” Then Luck said he had to get ready to…
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