Dan Patrick Show
Rick Neuheisel explains why it didn’t work at UCLA; says he won’t coach in bowl game
Recently fired UCLA head coach Rick Neuheisel joined the show to talk about what happened in Westwood. Dan asked if it was up to him about coaching in the Pac-12 title game against Oregon. “If they hadn’t I would have asked to,” Neuheisel said. “I have preached all season long that tough times don’t last, tough…
Read MoreJay Glazer says Lions teammates got after Ndamukong Suh
FOX’s Jay Glazer joined the show to talk about the NFL’s decision to suspend Detroit Lions defensive lineman Ndamukong Suh for two games. Glazer said that he expects Suh to appeal, but just to make sure he’s on the field for important games if he can be. Not because the Lions feel he’s being unfairly…
Read MoreCurtis Granderson has no problem with Justin Verlander winning AL MVP
New York Yankees outfielder Curtis Granderson joined the show to talk about coming up short in the MVP race and more. Granderson said he had no problem with Justin Verlander winning the AL MVP. He thinks Verlander did a lot to help Detroit make it to the World Series and beat the Yankees in the…
Read MoreMike Florio says Jaguars probably regret not taking Tim Tebow
Profootballtalk.com and NBC analyst Mike Florio joined the show to talk about some of the big stories in the NFL. Florio said that it wasn’t surprising the Jaguars fired Jack Del Rio now. Florio said the Jags didn’t want to pay a big buy-out in the past, or they might have let him go earlier.…
Read MoreBrady Hoke comments on Urban Meyer hire, and issues at Big Ten rivals
Michigan coach Brady Hoke joined the show to talk about his season and some of the changes happening around the Big Ten. Dan asked Hoke his reaction to Ohio State hiring Urban Meyer. “Not good,” Hoak said. Hoke said he knows Meyer well and it will be fun, but this will be challenging. Dan asked Hoke if…
Read MoreTodd Fritz’ Jack Del Rio let go headlines
Dan wouldn’t allow Todd to read these in Hour 1 just to be sensitive to the situation. So Fritzy waited an hour and dropped these: While Team JAGS Behind, Coach Gets Ousted Jack Del See-Yo Smacksonville….Head Coach Blindsided Jacked Up! McCown Goes BOO….Luke Feeling Bummed Jag-WHY?….Curious Timing On Firing Coach Blame It On Del Rio…
Read MoreCan you out-do Paulie’s holiday-themed photo?
No one lays on the holiday imagery more than Paul Pabst. Can you do better? E-mail us at dp@danpatrick.com with an even more holiday-themed photo and we’ll put it up on the Web site.
Read MoreSeton does his Nick Novak impression
Seton and Dan reenact what happened on the sideline of the Chargers game with the Chargers kicker Nick Novak
Read MorePat Forde doesn’t think this season will change BCS; will vote for Griffin for Heisman … for now
Yahoo’s Pat Forde joined the show to talk about the big stories in college football. Forde said that he roots for anything that shows how ludicrous the current BCS system is. He said this year’s title game is a mess, but he’s not confident it will affect change. “They’ve survived some of these unintended disasters…
Read MoreChris Mannix explains how NBA will reward small-market teams
SI.com’s Chris Mannix joined the show to talk about the fallout of the NBA Lockout ending. Mannix talked about how the new system will help small-market teams. “It makes it much easier for these small-market teams to re-sign their guys,” Mannix said. Mannix looked at the Oklahoma City Thunder and how they got so good. He…
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