Dan Patrick Show

Profootballtalk’s Mike Florio joined the show to talk about the news that Commissioner Roger Goodell will speak at the NFLPA rookie symposium and more. Florio said that Goodell and DeMaurice Smith flying to the NFLPA rookie symposium on the same plane is a good sign. “It was critical Roger Goodell and DeMaurice Smith have a relationship…

New Ohio State coach Luke Fickell joined the show to talk about what it means to take over after everything that’s gone on in Columbus. Fickell said he hasn’t talked to Jim Tressell face to face since Memorial Day when he got fired. Fickell said as far as he knows he’s allowed to talk to…

Boston Red Sox catcher Jason Varitek joined the show to talk about the state of the team and much more. Dan asked Varitek how he’d react if he was on the field  “I’d trip him first and congratulate him second,” Varitek said. But in seriousness, Varitek said respecting the game is etiquette rule No. 1,…

SI.com’s Jon Heyman joined the show to talk about the future of the Los Angeles Dodgers and free agency. Heyman said the relationship with Bud Selig and Dodgers owner Frank McCourt is in bad shape. “At this point they’re arch-enemies,” Heyman said. “Bud Selig certainly regrets giving the team to Frank McCourt. The guy didn’t…

After the Front Row jumped out to an early lead by winning the penalty shots contest, the back row stormed back by winning the Headers contest.

Cleveland Cavaliers head coach Byron Scott joined the show to talk about the NBA Draft and more. “We just thought Kyrie was the best player int he draft,” Scott said. “With the No. 1 pick, obviously you have to pick the best player.” Scott said that they think Irving is the best player, regardless of…

Here is Day One of the latest Danette FRS Challenge — Soccer! We begin the competition with penalty kicks. It’s a classic competition that goes down to the wire …

New Minnesota Timberwolves forward Derrick Williams joined the show to talk about getting drafted. Williams said he wen to the Mall of Americas yesterday. “That mall is crazy,” Williams said. He Tweeted that he was there and ended up signing about 50 autographs. Williams said he didn’t necessarily think the Cavaliers would take Kyrie Irving…

New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning joined the show to talk about the state of the team, the lockout and his new DIRECTV Football Cops ad campaign. Dan asked Manning who would be welcome back quicker — Tiki Barber or Plaxico Burress. “I think Plaxico would probably be welcomed back a little quicker,” Manning said.…