Dan Patrick Show
Nick Saban on Denard Robinson, Bill Belichick and Rolling Stones
Alabama coach Nick Saban joined the show to talk about his offseason and much more. Saban faces Michigan for their first game and said he’s not really able to simulate Wolverines quarterback Denard Robinson in practice. “He’s one of the best quarterbacks in the country, especially athletically,” Saban said. Dan asked Saban who he reminded him…
Read MoreJohn Smoltz thinks Clemens could probably still pitch, weighs in on PEDs
MLB Network’s John Smoltz joined the show to talk about the big stories in baseball. Smoltz weighed in on Roger Clemens pitching a minor league game. “I am surprised, but I would not be surprised to see him do well,” Smoltz said. Smoltz said Clemens has the perfect mechanics. Smoltz said that he once saw…
Read MoreWill Lucas joins show after throwing no-hitter in LLWS
Minor League baseball player Will Lucas joined the show after throwing a no-hitter for Fairfield, CT, in the Little League World Series. Lucas said that was his first no-hitter ever. He said they met on the mound before and his teammate urged him to throw a knuckle-ball. Lucas said they celebrated with pizza afterward. He…
Read MoreDon Mattingly says he likes 99 percent of umpires, weighs in on Melky Cabrera
Los Angeles Dodgers manager Don Mattingly joined the show to talk about being suspended for two games for an incident with an umpire. Mattingly explained that he was suspended for not controlling his player Matt Kemp when he was arguing with an umpire. Mattingly said he’s not really that out of control when he’s arguing,…
Read MoreHowie Long praises Andrew Luck, evaluates Jets’ plan to use Wildcat
FOX’s Howie Long joined the show to break down the big NFL preseason storylines. Long commented on Andrew Luck and how lucky the Colts are to get him. “Football is in his family,” Long said. “He understands the expectations that come with the game.” Long also commented on the Jets. He said that Wildcat is…
Read MoreDan lays down the law in ManCave — mess up, pay the price
Dan has a new rule … mess up and don’t turn on your microphone — $5 dollars in the bucket.
Read MoreFan gets McLovin tattooed on his leg
We didn’t make this up ….
Read MoreAl Michaels weighs in on Cowboys-Giants, Broncos-Steelers, reminisces about Howard Cosell
Broadcaster Al Michaels joined the show to talk about covering the Olympics with Dan and more. Michaels talked about covering the Giants-Cowboys game he’ll open the season with. Dan asked which team had higher expectations. Michaels said the expectations aren’t that high for the Giants. But for the Cowboys, they’re always high, regardless of what…
Read MoreChris Paul talks about winning gold and comments on Lakers’ additions
Los Angeles Clipper and U.S. Basketball gold medalist Chris Paul joined the show to talk about winning the gold. Paul said that he later saw Coach K jumping up when he hit a decisive basket in the gold medal game. He said he’s looking forward to giving Coach K a hard time. Paul said Coach…
Read MoreAgainst the Grain: Rookie QB yardage projections
Andrew “McLovin” Perloff projected the yardage total for the four rookie quarterbacks who have a good chance of starting this season. Brandon Weeden, Cleveland Browns: 3,000 yards Ryan Tannehill, Miami Dolphins: 2,750 yards Robert Griffin III, Washington Redskins: 2,000 yards (Only because he’s too vulnerable to injury. He’ll be great, but he’ll take too many…
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