Dan Patrick Show

Sports Illustrated and CBS’ Seth Davis joined the show to talk about the UConn-Butler matchup and Jim Calhoun’s future. “I think UConn should be favored,” Davis said. “I’m just a little bit surprised to see the line where it is (UConn is favored by 3 1/2). I’m not sure there’s a talent gap.” Davis said…

Dan told a story about how Keith Olbermann grew a mustache just to spite management at ESPN. Here it is in all of its glory.

What is Paulie saying to McLovin at the golf simulator? If you’re caption knocks our socks off, we’re giving away Callaway drivers all week long and might send one your way.

Former Arkansas quarterback and future NFL draft pick Ryan Mallett edged actor Josh Duhamel to capture the 2011 Dan Patrick Celebrity Challenge. It was a hard fought victory, sealed when UConn edged Kentucky on Saturday night. If Kentucky had won, Howard Stern Show Producer Gary Dell’Abate would have been the winner.

Pro Football Weekly draft analyst Nolan Nawrocki joined the show to talk about his draft analysis of quarterback Cam Newton. He had some harsh things to say about Newton’s personality, and Hall of Famer Warren Moon said Nawrocki was using racial stereotypes. Nawrocki said that the analysis comes from tape, and talking to teams. He…

Arizona coach Sean Miller joined the show to talk about the NCAA Tournament and the Wildcats surprising season. Miller talked about his star player Derrick Williams’ decision about the NBA. He said Williams has a tight circle with his mother and sister, and he’s close to the team. He said he’s taking a week to…

New Orleans Saints fullback and former Auburn standout Heath Evans joined the show to talk about the HBO Real Sports special on players being played in college. The special had interviews with multiple Auburn players that claimed they were given money to play. “It’s child play,” Evans said. “At best, it was story time.” Evans…

Dan discussed Warren Moon’s recent comments defending Cam Newton from some harsh criticism by Pro Football Weekly analyst Nolan Nawrocki. Moon claimed there were racist elements to what Nawrocki said about Newton. Here’s a snippet of what Moon told CBSSports.com’s Mike Freeman: “A lot of the criticism he’s receiving is unfortunate and racially based,” Moon…

Sports Illustrated’s Tom Verducci joined the show to talk about the opening of the season and to share his predictions. “I think Major League Baseball missed the boat by having only six games,” Verducci said. He thinks they should have 15 games going on and own the day, like the first day of the NCAA…

Buter coach Brad Stevens joined the show to talk about the Bulldogs’ upcoming matchup against VCU. Dan asked Stevens how to slow down VCU. “You better guard him with a huge sense of urgency,” Stevens said, “because they’re rolling as much as any team I can remember in the NCAA Tournament.” Stevens said that VCU plays…