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Jon Wertheim checks in from Penn State, says there are rumors Paterno may speak
Sports Illustrated’s Jon Wertheim joined the show to talk about Penn State firing Joe Paterno. Wertheim said new coach Tom Bradley will speak at 11 a.m. ET and there is a rumor Joe Paterno may speak. Wertheim is in State College and said the protests last night were not about the Jerry Sandusky case necessarily.…
Read MorePat Forde says ‘vacuum of competence’ at Penn State
Yahoo’s Pat Forde joined the show from Penn State to update us on the latest with Joe Paterno and more. Dan asked what yesterday was like in State College. “Probably the strangest day I’ve ever seen on the job,” Forde said. “Paterno making a bargaining stance that I won’t step down until the end of…
Read MoreDerrick Brodus explains how he was pulled from couch to football field at Tennessee
Tennessee Volunteers kicker Derrick Brodus joined the show to tell the incredible story of how he got the call to join the team. The Vols had all sorts of injuries at the kicking position and they had to call him off the couch. He was sitting with friends watching football. Brodus said that he has…
Read MoreMike Gundy on Oklahoma State’s BCS chances, aftermath of famous press room tirade
Oklahoma State head coach Mike Gundy joined the show to talk about the Cowboys chances of going to the BCS title game. Dan asked if he expects to be in the BCS title game. “Yes,” Gundy said. “I believe our team is playing at a high level.” Gundy talked about their upcoming opponent Texas Tech…
Read MoreMike Mills talks about why REM decided to call it quits
REM bassist Mike Mills joined the show to talk about the band deciding to call it quits and more. Mills explained how they decided to come to an end. “We’ve accomplished all we want to accomplish,” Mill said. “Let’s shake hands and walk away.” Mills said that the reason they lasted so long is that…
Read MoreRoy Williams talks about playing on aircraft carrier
North Carolina basketball coach Roy Williams joined the show to talk about playing Michigan State on an aircraft carrier on Friday. “I’m excited,” Williams said. “Kids today don’t play outdoors. One hundred years ago when I played outdoors we played all the time.” Williams said that it might rain, so they have another court set…
Read MorePat Forde thinks Joe Paterno will coach Saturday, but not sure he’ll finish season
Yahoo’s Pat Forde joined the show to talk about the Penn State scandal. Forde was in State College yesterday when they cancelled Joe Paterno’s press conference. “Certainly this season will be his last,” Forde said. “The question is, does he get to finish it?” Forde said that the tenor of the fans has changed. They…
Read MoreWhat do you think of Joe Paterno addressing fans outside his house?
We’ve had heated debate all show about this. Keep calling in at 877-3-DP-SHOW with your thoughts. What would you do if you were Joe Paterno?
Read MoreTony Stewart talks about rivalry with Carl Edwards and what he needs to do win Cup
NASCAR star Tony Stewart joined the show to talk about his pursuit of the Cup. Dan asked if he has a problem with Carl Edwards, since there’s a little bit of trash talk out there between the two of them. “No, he’s a good guy,” Stewart said, claiming you can talk trash without disliking someone. Dan…
Read MoreB.J. Raji on the Packers’ chances of finishing undefeated and what happens in an NFL pile
Green Bay Packers nose tackle B.J. Raji joined the show to talk about his season and much more. Dan asked Raji if he thinks the Packers have a better chance of going undefeated or the Colts going 0-16. Raji thinks the Packers have a better chance of going 16-0. Raji doesn’t think there’s any good…
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