Dan Patrick Show
Steve Smith thinks Michigan State can reach final
TNT college basketball analyst Steve Smith joined the show to talk about the NCAA Tournament. — Smith, a graduate of Michigan State, thinks his alma mater is in good shape. Dan called him out for saying “us.” Smith admitted he doesn’t mind calling Michigan “them.” Smith had Michigan State against Kansas in the final. He…
Read MoreSand Man on top in DP Celebrity Bracket Challenge
After a rough 2011 bracket, Adam Sandler has jumped out to the lead after the first weekend of the NCAA Tournament. Here’s a look at all the contestants this year.
Read MoreChris Mannix on Dwight Howard’s future
Chris Mannix from SI.com talks about all the NBA trades of the week. Mannix talked about Dwight Howard staying with the Orlando Magic. “What Dwight did was give Orlando a three month reprieve…you can be sure come July 1st we will be talking about Dwight Howard and where he’ll be going.”
Read MoreMark Kriegel is surprised by Dwight Howard’s move
FOX Sports columnist Mark Kriegel joined the show. Kriegel weighed in on Dwight Howard staying with the Magic. “There’s so much that’s contradictory about this kid (Dwight Howard)…what doesn’t he want? I’m surprised he behaved this way.” “He didn’t want to be seen as the next LeBron…but he has to live with this for two…
Read MoreJeff Darlington thinks the Broncos are in the best position to get Peyton Manning
Jeff Darlington of the NFL Network and NFL.com called in to talk about the latest on Peyton Manning news. Darlington talks about who’s in the lead to get Peyton Manning. “It’s quite obvious the Broncos are in position to get him (Peyton Manning).” “If he’s working out with these teams he’s finally close to making…
Read MoreMike Bianchi: 80 percent chance Howard signs long term with Magic
Orlando Sentinel columnist Mike Bianchi joined the show to talk about the latest Dwight Howard news. Bianchi talks about the fans feelings on Dwight Howard staying in Orlando. “The Magic fans are ecstatic…they want to give this guy the keys to the city.” He also said, “He did it because he thinks the Magic have…
Read MoreWally Szczerbiak doesn’t like Syracuse’s chances
CBS College Sports basketball analyst Wally Szczerbiak joined the show to shares his thoughts on the early action in the NCAA Tournament. Szczerbiak talked about the lane violation call in the UNC-Asheville game. “I am still trying to figure out that lane violation call…that’s one of those calls I haven’t seen made in my entire…
Read MoreClay Travis expects Titans to land Peyton Manning
Clay Travis, host of The Zone in Nashville, joined guest host Chris Mannix to talk about the chances of Peyton Manning coming to Nashville. Travis said he thinks that the Titans will land Peyton. He said Peyton has a lot of connections in Nashville. Travis said that the Titans team is a good fit —…
Read MoreNY Times’ Pete Thamel breaks down the Brackets
New York Times college sports writer Pete Thamel joined the show to talk about the NCAA Tournament. Here are some of his takes. — Thamel said that like Mannix, he likes Detroit’s talent, and thinks No. 2 seed Kansas has a very tough draw. — Thamel thinks Syracuse is vulnerable. “They were a poor rebounding…
Read MoreIan Thomsen says D’Antoni and ‘Melo just couldn’t co-exist
Sports Illustrated’s Ian Thomsen joined guest host Chris Mannix to talk about the trade deadline and more. Thomsen weighed in on Mike D’Antoni and said that the decision for him and the Knicks to part ways was probably close to mutual. And he said that D’Antoni and Carmelo Anthony don’t work together. “I think it’s…
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