Dan Patrick Show
Heisman pundit says Andrew Luck a bona fide favorite
Chris Huston of Hesimanpundit.com joined the show to forecast this year’s Heisman race. Huston said Andrew Luck is the true front-runner. “I’ll take Andrew Luck,” Huston said. “I voted for him last year and I’d vote for him again.” Huston thinks it’s OK if Luck isn’t in the national title game. “I think he can…
Read MoreJosh Duhamel calls in to complain about Dan’s take on the Vikings
Actor Josh Duhamel joined the show to talk about his beloved Vikings and about his hometown Minot. His hometown of Minot was flooded this summer and a lot of people lost their homes. Fergie and the Black Eyed Peas are putting on a concert this weekend to benefit the town. Duhamel is a diehard Vikings…
Read MoreDan says Warner and McNabb will make Hall of Fame
We had Troy Aikman on and were talking about the importance of winning for a QB. Dan said he’s not sure Aikman would have made the HOF with his numbers without his rings. But Dan thinks Donovan McNabb’s four trips to the conference championship game are likely enough to get him to Canton. And Warner’s…
Read MoreTroy Aikman explains why rookie QBs are now effective in NFL
FOX NFL broadcaster Troy Aikman joined the show to talk about the big storylines around the league. Here are some of his takes: Aikman also talked about why young QBs are having more success in the NFL than ever before. “They’ve had a lot more throws then I did coming out,” Aikman said. “We’re seeing…
Read MoreDan thinks Landry Jones has better shot than Andrew Luck to win Heisman
Today’s poll is who will win the Heisman. Dan actually doesn’t think that favorite Andrew Luck has a clear-cut path to win it. He thinks it’s important to get to the BCS title game. Five out of the last seven winners have played in the national title game. So Dan’s preseason pick is actually Landry…
Read MoreAl Michaels says boosters have always caused damage for college football
NBC NFL broadcaster Al Michaels joined the show to talk the big stories in sports. Michaels talked about the problems in college football. Michaels pointed to the boosters as the main culprit. “It stems from the 50-year-old adolescent alumnus who needs to be part of the program,” Michaels said. “If you look at most of…
Read MoreCole Hamels says pitchers don’t deserve the MVP award
Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Cole Hamels joined the show to talk fantasy football and much more. Hamels talked about this cross-MLB fantasy football league he’s in. He has the No. 1 pick and is leaning toward Adrian Peterson. Hamels had an interesting discussion about pitchers and MVP. He thinks that pitchers don’t deserve the award. Hamels…
Read MoreIs Fritzy running an gentelmen’s club?
Turns out our own Todd Fritz may have a side business in California. No surprise really …
Read MoreArchie Manning comments on Peyton’s health, college football scandals
Archie Manning joined the show to talk about some of the big stories in college football and the NFL. Dan and Archie talked about Peyton’s neck problem. Manning said he doesn’t ask Peyton about his status. He said he’s waiting to see just like everyone else. “Knowing him, I know how bad he wants to…
Read MoreDan puts Miami Hurricanes suspension into perspective
Dan had some strong takes on the University of Miami players getting suspended. Dan said he’s been hearing from a lot of USC fans, who are complaining that Miami got a slap on the wrist compared to the Trojans and that’s not fair. Dan said USC needs to move on and accept what happened. The…
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