Dan Patrick Show
Christian Ponder says Vikings assured him they wouldn’t draft QB
Minnesota Vikings quarterback Christian Ponder joined the show to talk about his rookie season, some of the teams he faced that are now in the playoffs and the Vikings’ draft plans. Dan asked Ponder if he’s been assured Minnesota won’t draft a quarterback. “I have been,” Ponder said. “I talked to our GM (Rick Spielman)…
Read MoreBrady, Brees, Rodgers, Roethlisberger grace SI covers this week
In the year of the quarterback, Sports Illustrated chose four pretty good ones for the cover of their playoff preview.
Read MoreChris Mannix says T-Wolves don’t want Gasol, Love would return for max contract
SI.com’s Chris Mannix joined the show to talk about the big stories in the NBA. Mannix said that the T-Wolves never would have given up Kevin Love for Pau Gasol. Mannix said that Minnesota has a young core and would never want to pay for Gasol. Mannix said that he hears Love will ultimately go…
Read MoreWas Michigan’s game-winning kick a false start?
Did the Wolverines’ kicker Brandon Gibbons commit a false start penalty on the game-winning kick in the Sugar Bowl? Check out the video and let us know your thoughts in the Comments below.
Read MoreBruce Feldman on Andrew Luck, Matt Barkley and Penn State job
CBSSports.com college football writer Bruce Feldman joined the show to talk about bowl games and more. Feldman said that Andrew Luck impressed him because he did so well with no star wide receivers. Feldman pointed out Robert Griffin III had a star receiver in Kendall Wright. Feldman said Luck doesn’t have the guy who gets…
Read MorePhillip B. Wilson says Colts will hire new coach
Indianapolis Star Colts reporter Phillip B. Wilson joined the show to talk about the team’s decision to part ways with Bill and Chris Polian. Wilson said that he thinks the Colts’ new general manager will want his own head coach. Wilson also doesn’t buy that Peyton Manning was shocked that the team axed Polian. Wilson…
Read MoreSeton’s Stat of the Day
You’ve been clamoring for it. Here it is. Seton’s new segment: STAT OF THE DAY. Ohio State finished 6-7. It was the Buckeyes’ first seven-loss season since 1897. STAT OF THE DAY!
Read MoreBrian Billick comments on job openings, Matt Flynn, Andrew Luck
FOX’s Brian Billick joined the show to talk about the end of the regular season and the NFL playoffs. Dan asked Billick, who has been rumored to be a candidate for the Miami Dolphins job, what is the best open job? He wouldn’t really answer the question. He agreed with Dan that the Rams is…
Read MoreFritzy can’t decide what to wear to Broncos game
Todd Fritz is headed to Denver to root for his man Tim Tebow. But he has a wardrobe dilemma.
Read MoreColts’ Dan Orlovsky on win over Texans, possibility of getting No. 1 overall pick
Indianapolis Colts quarterback Dan Orlovsky joined the show to talk about their dramatic win over the Texans on Thursday night. Orlovsky explained why he felt confident going into the game-winning drive because they had a good two-minute drill at the end of the first half. Then Peyton Manning gave him some good advice. “Peyton came…
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