Dan Patrick Show
NFL Network’s Rich Eisen ready for Lockout to end
The NFL Network’s Rich Eisen joined the show to talk about the reported progress in the NFL labor talks. Eisen is cautiously optimistic about the supposedly secret negotiations in Chicago. “The bottom line is they’re talking, which is fantastic,” Eisen said. Eisen said the best part is that its the owners and the key player…
Read MoreMcLovin and Dan go to war in one-on-one
Tensions have been running high all day because McLovin thinks he can beat Dan in one-on-one.
Read MoreTaylor said Kidd and Nowitzki lack of emotion helps Mavs
Dallas Morning News columnist Jean-Jacques Taylor joined the show to break down the Mavs-Heat series. Taylor admitted his column changed dramatically during the Mavs’ fourth-quarter comeback. “I was half-way through a complete evisceration of Jason Terry and Peja Stojakovic,” Taylor said. Taylor said Dallas easily knocked the Miami crowd out of it. “They’re one of…
Read MoreMike Brown on how he landed Lakers job and sitting down with Kobe
New Los Angeles Lakers head coach Mike Brown joined the show to talk about his gig. Here are some of his takes … — Brown said that a few teams contacted him before the Lakers. He said that he was farthest along in the process with Golden State. Brown said that the Lakers got a…
Read MoreHines Ward on lockout, NFL’s inconsistent stance on safety
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver and Dancing With the Stars champ Hines Ward joined the show to talk about his eventful offseason. Ward said that he’s thinner but not in football shape by any means after training for the show. He said he couldn’t play a regular season game right now. And he just had some…
Read MoreJeremy Roenick breaks down Canucks-Bruins series
NBC NHL analyst Jeremy Roenick joined the show to talk about the Canucks-Bruins series. Roenick said he thought the Canucks actually played better even though it was such a close game (Vancouver won 1-0 in Game 1). “The goaltenders were sick,” Roenick said. “[Bruins goalie] Tim Thomas was the star of the game.” Roenick talked…
Read MoreDarren Rovell on Shaq’s business savvy and marketability
CNBC business reporter Darren Rovell joined the show to talk about the business impact of Shaquille O’Neal. “He was on Twitter in November of 2008,” Rovell said. “I’ve heard the Twitter CEO say Twitter wouldn’t be where it is today without Shaq.” Rovell said Shaq is always a businessman and has a huge Q rating.…
Read MoreSI’s Staples explains Spurrier’s plans to pay college football players
SI.com’s Andy Staples joined the show to talk about South Carolina’s Steve Spurrier’s proposal to pay players out of his own pocket. Staples explained that Spurrier could end up spending over $300K per year on his players. But the plan will never happen. For one thing, you’ll have discrepancies between big schools and small schools…
Read MoreTodd Fritz’ Shaq Retires Headlines
From the brilliant mind of DP Show’s Todd Fritz … Shaq-ing Out Shaquille OLD Neal The Big Exit Massive Departure Shaq Waves Good Bryant Discontinue….The Big Man Calls It Quits In Praise Of Shaq…..Let’s O’ Neal Down And Be Thankful KAZAM ! ….Shaq Disappears Right And RING…..Wise For Shaq To Get Out In Spite Of…
Read MoreShaq retires … we’ll put his career into perspective
In addition to the NBA and NHL final(s), we’ll dive into the Shaquille O’Neal story the way we usually do on the Dan Patrick Show. Dan will provide the insight and classic behind-the-scenes stories about being with Shaq. Fritzie will provide the mock headlines and guests. Paulie, Seton and McLovin will join in the fun.…
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