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Wetzel talks about extent of booster’s involvement with Miami
Yahoo! Sports’ Dan Wetzel joined the show to talk about the Miami football scandal. Wetzel tried to describe booster Nevin Shapiro. “He’s the ultimate product of South Beach,” Wetzel said. “He’s a guy that was driven by materialism and status.” Shapiro wanted to be the new Luther Campbell — “Uncle Luke” back in the day at…
Read MoreSend in your questions for Chrissy Teigen
Sports Illustrated swimsuit model Chrissy Teigen is a Dan Patrick Show “Intern for a Day.” You can send her your questions via the Locker Room or Twitter at @ChrissyTeigen.
Read MoreJim Thome talks about hitting No. 600
Minnesota Twins slugger Jim Thome joined the show to talk about hitting his 600th home run. Dan asked Thome if he thinks he belongs in the Hall of Fame. “That’s not for me to decide,” Thome said. “I know it’s not a lot of home runs.” Thome talked about how the pressure may have gotten…
Read MoreTravis said SEC, ESPN face legal hurdles
Nashville radio host (104.5 The Zone) and editor of Outkickthecoverage.com Clay Travis joined the show to talk about the issues with Texas A&M possibly going to the SEC. “The SEC is terrified of getting sued and they’re trying to do everythingin in an appropriate manner,” Travis said. Travis said one of the problems is ESPN…
Read MoreKaplan says Cubs tired of Zambrano drama
CSN Chicago’s Dave Kaplan joined the show to talk about Carlos Zambrano’s suspension. “He’s a tremendous guy in the community in terms of charity work,” Kaplan said. “And he’s respected by a lot of his teammates. But they’re tired of not knowing what to expect on day’s he pitchers.” Kaplan said the organization is sick…
Read MoreCastillo talks about secrets of Yankees clubhouse
Luis “Squeegee” Castillo joined the show to talk about his new tell-all book from the viewpoint of a Yankees clubhouse guy. Castillo said he wrote this book because he never got a World Series ring. Apparently, another clubhouse guy got a ring and he didn’t, and he’s upset. Castillo said that he’s heard from guys…
Read MoreDan’s idea to make HOF more fair
We’re debating whether Jim Thome should be in the Hall of Fame. Dan thinks that there should be three tiers in Cooperstown. The Babe Ruth level. The next level down — let’s say, Tony Gwynn. And the third tier — Eddie Murray. What do you think of Dan’s idea? Maybe we’ll share with our buddies…
Read MoreFritzie’s Jim Thome 600 HRs headlines
From the brilliant mind of Todd Fritz … To Thome Is To Love Me Home Done …..No Debate, Thome Deserves Cooperstown Snubbing Your Thome …..Should Be No Rush To Induct Jim Better 8 Than Never…..Nice to See Jim Join Elite Group Long-Bull….How Can You Not Vote Thome In Minne-sota Pop! It’s About Thome! Coopers-clown …..Silly…
Read MoreMatt Kemp won’t make excuses for Dodgers season
Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Matt Kemp joined the show to talk about the state of the team and more. Kemp said that the team won’t use the ownership problems as an excuse. “You really can’t control anything that happens off the field,” Kemp said. Kemp said he really hopes to be a Dodger for a…
Read MorePeter King: Newton will quickly overtake Clausen in Carolina
Sports Illustrated’s Peter King joined the show to talk about the big storylines around the NFL. King talked about young quarterbacks and the QB drama in Carolina. He thinks Jimmy Claussen starts in Week 1, and then Cam Newton takes the job before long. King commented on kick-offs. He said last year the average kick…
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