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Andy Staples says Notre Dame should stay independent
Sports Illustrated’s Andy Staples joined the show to talk about conference alignment. Dan asked Staples if Notre Dame should join a conference or stay independent. “They should stay independent the way they want to,” Staples said. “They really want to stay independent in football. They’re sitting on a $600 million endowment. It’s not like they need…
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Read MoreTony Dungy says Colts used to send tape to NFL of opponents faking injuries
NBC NFL analyst Tony Dungy joined the show to talk about faking injuries and other big storylines around the league. Dungy said that they sent tape of fake injuries into the NFL several times when he was in Indianapolis. “The biggest offenders we saw were the Houston Texans,” Dungy said. Dungy said that the Texans…
Read MoreKevin Frazier gives Moneyball a big thumbs up
The Insider host and former ESPN anchor Kevin Frazier joined the show to review Moneyball. Frazier had very nice things to say. He said the Aaron Sorkin script was fantastic and the acting was outstanding. Frazier said that Brad Pitt is a great actor and it doesn’t matter that he doesn’t know anything about baseball.…
Read MoreBob Costas impressed with Vick, says Rays reach playoffs could be good for baseball
NBC and MLB Network broadcaster Bob Costas joined guest host Howard Eskin to talk about some of the big stories in the NFL and baseball. Costas was in Atlanta to see Michael Vick against the Falcons on Sunday. Costas was impressed with Vick as a player. “He’s a much better passer in the pocket,” Costas…
Read MoreHoward Eskin says Michael Vick is symptom-free after concussion
Philadelphia radio host and Eagles reporter Howard Eskin is filling in for Dan and has the latest on Eagles quarterback Michael Vick and his effort to recover from a concussion on Sunday. Eskin said that Vick is symptom-free as of right now and if he can pass an independent test on Friday, he’ll be able…
Read MoreVerducci: Kershaw favorite for Cy Young; Phillies most obvious favorite since ’98 Yankees
Sports Illustrated’s Tom Verducci joined the show to talk about the big stories in baseball and the Cy Young. Verducci thinks the Dodgers Clayton Kershaw is going to win the NL Cy Young. He gives Kershaw a slight edge over the Phillies’ Roy Halladay. “For the Cy Young, I throw out if you’re pitching in…
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Read MoreJim Mora impressed with Cam Newton’s demeanor and play
NFL Network and FOX analyst Jim Mora Jr. joined guest host Howard Eskin to talk about the big stories around the league. Mora called the Panthers-Packers game on Sunday and had a lot of praise for Carolina quarterback Cam Newton. Mora said he met with Newton the Friday before the game and came away impressed:…
Read MoreAndy Staples says Notre Dame is big prize in conference realignment
Sports Illustrated’s Andy Staples joined guest host Tom Curran to talk about conference realignment. Staples said that Notre Dame is the big prize out there. “If someone can convince Notre Dame to join the conference in football, that conference is going to get very, very rich,” Staples said. Staples said that Notre Dame makes sense…
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