Dan Patrick Show
Ben 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…
Read MoreJohn Smoltz talks about Hamels hitting Harper and baseball code
MLB Network analyst John Smoltz joined the show to talk about Phillies pitcher Cole Hamels getting suspended for five games for hitting Bryce Harper. Smoltz said he doesn’t have a problem with Hamles admitting he hit Harper, but he doesn’t get why he hit him. He didn’t know the unwritten rule of hitting a rookie.…
Read MoreCharles Barkley annoyed by Blake Griffin’s flopping, says Spurs will beat Clippers
TNT NBA analyst Charles Barkley joined the show to talk about — Barkley said that Clippers star Blake Griffin’s flopping is annoying him. “Blake Griffin has turned into the new Vince Carter. He gets shot three or four times a game. Barkley said that guys are going to start Griffin for real because they’ll figure…
Read MoreChris Davis talks about getting win on the mound despite tough hitting day
Baltimore Orioles first baseman/emergency pitcher Chris Davis joined the show to talk about getting the win against Boston this past weekend. He went 0-for-8 in the game and struck out five times. “I didn’t want to go for 0-for-8 and blow the game,” Davis said. “Being able to hang in there and still contribute to the…
Read MoreHoward Beck says Knicks shouldn’t play Lin; Phil Jackson won’t come to New York
New York Times’ Howard Beck joined the show to talk about the Knicks-Heat series. Here are some of his takes. — Beck doesn’t think the Knicks should play Jeremy Lin in Game 5. “Even if he’s medically cleared, even if he’s sound … he won’t be in game shape,” Beck said. “I don’t know if…
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