Dan Patrick Show
Patrick Ewing says he wants to interview for head coaching jobs
Orlando Magic assistant coach Patrick Ewing joined the show to talk about Ewing talked about his chances of getting the Charlotte Bobcats head-coaching job. “I would love to interview for that job,” Ewing said. “I would love to be offered any job. I know it’s a difficult job. But I think I’m up to the…
Read MoreMike Florio says NFL could argue players now know risks
Profootballtalk.com editor Mike Florio joined the show to talk about the concussion lawsuit and more. Florio talked about one possible NFL defense: “One of the big argument will be if we had told you everything there is to know, you still would have played.” And Florio said the NFL likely wasn’t hiding too much information…
Read MoreBrent Barry defends Blake Griffin, critical of Andrew Bynum’s demeanor
NBA TV’s Brent Barry joined the show to break down the playoffs. Here are some of his takes. — Barry weighed in on some recent criticism of Clippers star Blake Griffin. “I’m questioning why it’s so critical for us to be critical of Blake Griffin,” Barry said. “He’s played five playoff games.” Barry said Griffin…
Read MoreBill Romanowski comments on Carter’s bounty talk, taking money for plays
Former NFL linebacker Bill Romanowski joined the show to talk about Cris Carter’s claims he offered money to teammates to target Romanowski. Romanowski said that Carter absolutely made this up. “If there would have been anything that would happen, it may have been during the game,” Romanowski said. “If he put a bounty on me,…
Read MoreBen Roethlisberger talks about head injuries, graduating college
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger joined the show to talk about graduating from recently Miami (Ohio) and his offseason. Roethlisberger talked about what it mean to graduate. “It was very important,” Roethlisberger said. “I made a promise to myself and my parents a long time ago. I feel pretty proud about it.” Roethlisberger weighed in…
Read MoreJunior Seau on Sports Illustrated cover
SI looks deeper at the tragic death of Junior Seau in this week’s issue …
Read MoreMartin Brodeur talks about his future and French trash-talking
New Jersey Devils goaltender Martin Brodeur joined the show to talk about their series win over Philadelphia and playing the position at 40. Dan asked Brodeur how the game has changed since he entered the NHL. “The game has gotten faster every year,” Brodeur said. “Especially after the Lockout with the new rules.” Dan asked…
Read MoreMitch Williams says Rangers should reward Hamilton; Hamels should have longer suspension
MLB Network analyst Mitch “Wild Thing” Williams joined the show to talk about the big stories around baseball. Williams broke down Josh Hamilton’s four-home run game. Williams said pitchers have no chance against the Rangers star right now: “He’s on everything right now. You look at what he’s doing … when a guy like him…
Read MoreMike Bianchi says Van Gundy tired of Magic, fans tiring of Howard
Orlando Sentinel columnist Mike Bianchi joined the show to talk about coach Stan Van Gundy and Dwight Howard and the future of the Magic. Bianchi said Van Gundy has to know he’s done in Orlando. “I think he knows he’s going to be fired,” Bianchi said, “and frankly, I think he’s OK with that.” Van…
Read MoreMatt Light weighs in on Patriots style, why Spygate was ‘non-issue’
Former Patriots offensive lineman Matt Light joined the show to talk about why he recently retired and more. Dan asked Light if it was worse to make Tom Brady or Bill Belichick angry. Light said definitely Belichick. “He has a unique way of highlighting you postgame amongst your peers,” Light said. “You really don’t want…
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