Rich Eisen sticks up for instant replay on scoring plays

NFL Network host Rich Eisen joined the show to talk the opening of preseason and much more. Eisen likes the replay on every scoring play. He referenced the Pats-Jags game, when they reviewed a real close play on a Taylor Price touchdowns at the back of the end zone.It was worth a replay, and Jacksonville’s…

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Donovan McNabb talks about adjusting to Vikings

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Donovan McNabb joined the show to talk about the upcoming season and more. Dan asked McNabb what he does when he doesn’t know the name  “You call him by the number,” McNabb said. Dan asked how he looks in purple. “Outstanding. Sexy. …. Not sexy like Prince,” McNabb said. Dan asked what…

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Staples: NCAA won’t rule on OSU for 8-12 weeks

SI.com’s Andy Staples joined the show to talk about the NCAA meetings with Ohio State in Indianapolis. Staples said that Jim Tressel is there, but he’s not with the Ohio State contingent. Staples said that they may not rule for 8-12 weeks. That means the Buckeyes may not get in trouble during this season. He…

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Is it OK to cry after a sporting event?

Dan is asking when it’s OK to cry after a sporting event. Do you have to be a kid? Does it have to be a huge game? Is it never acceptable? Dan said the only reason a grown man can cry is if they bet on the game. What do you think? Hit the poll…

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Warren Sapp breaks down preseason NFL headlines

NFL Network and Showtime NFL analyst Warren Sapp joined the show to talk about the start of preseason and more. — Sapp said that the Oakland Raiders are getting better. “It’s getting turned around,” Sapp said. “Hue Jackson has them on the right trail.”  Sapp noted they have  a great front line on defense. Dan…

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Griffin said Blue Jays not bothered by allegations of sign-stealing

Toronto Star columnist Rich Griffin joined the show to talk about allegations that the Blue Jays were stealing signs. Griffin has some issues with the ESPN Magazine story because it cited one game and didn’t have a big body of evidence. “It’s all well and good for ESPN Magaizne to come out with that, because…

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Steve Sands comments on latest round of Tiger drama

The Golf Channel’s Steve Sands joined the show to talk about the big stories at the PGA in Atlanta. Here are some of Sands’ takes: — Sands thinks that Tiger would be better served to be a little more open. “just give a little … that’s all,” Sands said. Sands said that the fact Tiger’s…

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Nick Swisher on Granderson, stealing signs, his new album

Yankees outfielder Nick Swisher joined the show to talk about the Yankees’ season and more. Swisher agreed with Dan that Curtis Granderson is a legit MVP candidate. “He’s had such a tremendous year and it couldn’t happen to a nicer guy,” Swisher said. Swisher said signs are too complicated for him to steal and he doesn’t…

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Fritzie gets punished for not booking Uggla

Dan had to lay down the hammer today. Todd Fritz, the best booker in the business, didn’t reach out to Braves’ Dan Uggla even though he has a 31-game hit streak. Fritzie was afraid he’d jinx Uggla’s streak and didn’t make the call. As punishment, Dan won’t let Fritzie watch the Denver Broncos’ first preseason…

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