Dan Patrick Show
Tim McCarver talks about radar guns, pitchers cheating
FOX baseball analyst Tim McCarver joined the show to talk about the big stories around the league. McCarver actually does believe that Aroldis Chapman is throwing a legit 106 mph or at least close. Because he’s seen radar guns exagerate speeds, but not that much. McCarver said overall speed is not the biggest deal. It’s…
Read MoreKelly Tripucka says Knicks deserve credit, but can’t get it done
MSG analyst Kelly Tripucka joined the show to talk about the Knicks’ tough losses to the Celtics in the first round of the playoffs. Tripucka said he’s been very impressed with the energy and defense the Knicks have displayed. But they have to be frustrated they can’t hold on to a lead and execute at…
Read MoreCharles Davis says Von Miller safest bet in draft; evaluates Newton
NFL Network analyst Charles Davis joined the show to talk about the schedule release and the NFL Draft. Davis said that the NFL is brilliant by putting out the schedule right now. They’re keeping positive stories going and not focusing on the labor problems. Dan asked Davis if there was a sure thing in the…
Read MoreCedric Maxwell says Celtics will in five, ‘Melo should take big shot
WEEI Celtics analyst Cedric Maxwell joined the show to discuss the Boston-New York series. “My major concern is what happened last night on the offensive glass,” Maxwell said. He said the Knicks are killing them with offensive rebounds and make this a longer series. But Maxwell thinks that the Celtics are just more talented and…
Read MoreDan: Knicks don’t know how to win close games
Dan weighed in on the Celtics’ dramatic 96-93 win over the Knicks. He thought Boston coach Doc Rivers was right … the Celtics were lucky to win. Dan said as soon as Amar’e Stoudemire went out, Carmelo Anthony knew he was the man, and we saw the same player from Denver. Dan thinks the Knicks…
Read MoreJimmie Johnson explains why you need teammates in NASCAR
Five-time NASCAR champ Jimmie Johnson joined the show to talk about his win at Talledega and the help he got from Dale Earnhardt Jr. Johnson talked about why you need teammates in NASCAR. “It’s one of the necessary evils of restrictor plate racing today,” Johnson said. Johnson said not having a teammate can cost you four…
Read MoreNewton, Locker and Gabbert grace Sports Illustrated cover
Sports Illustrated put three quarterbacks on their draft preview edition. What do you think? Would you put those three QBs on a cover? Or would you have gone with a Patrick Peterson or Marcel Dareus?
Read MoreDarren Rovell explains impact of FBI online poker bust
CNBC’s Darren Rovell joined the show to talk about the recent FBI crackdown on online poker sites. Rovell said that many people have frozen online poker accounts and can’t get their money out. Rovell said that there is precedent of people getting money back from sites the FBI took down. Rovell said there is a…
Read MoreWho should the Packers play on opening night?
The NFL schedule will be released tonight. If they follow recent tradition, they’ll showcase the defending champion Packers at Lambeau. Here are the Packers’ home opponents in 2011. Which one do you think would make for an opening-week opponent: Bears Broncos Buccaneers Lions Raiders Rams Saints Vikings
Read MoreTranscript of Dan’s controversial interview with David Stern
This is from May 16, 2007 … Dan Patrick: Let me ask you about how much deliberating went into the suspensions for Amare Stoudemire and Boris Diaw. David Stern: A lot. Dan Patrick: Can you give me parameters? If it was cut and dried, according to Stu Jackson, if you get up off the bench…
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