Joe Torre discusses his new role with MLB

Joe Torre

New MLB executive Joe Torre joined the show to talk about life after managing. Dan asked Torre the last time he wasn’t preparing for a season in the Spring. “I guess you have to go all the way back to 1959 or something crazy like that,” Torre said. Torre said that he isn’t missing managing. He…

Read More

Danette Wonderlic test results

The four Danettes took the Wonderlic on Wednesday, with a big wager involved. If McLovin’ didn’t get a 45, he was to wear just a Greg McElroy jersey during Friday’s show. Here are the final results: McLovin: 41 Paul: 34 Todd: 33 Seton: 23

Read More

Byron Scott on Cavs’ struggles, why he took job

Byron Scott

Cleveland Cavaliers coach Byron Scott joined the show to talk about his team’s struggles this season. Scott said he’s been through a rebuilding process, but it’s tough. “Losing is not something I get used to,” Scott said. Scott did note how young his team is, and he said that helps keep him grounded. “We have six…

Read More

Dan says keep focused on what’s important for NFL

Vick

Dan doesn’t want to know the minutiae of the NFL labor negotiations. He only wants to know what affects the fans. For example: The Eagles put a franchise tag on Michael Vick and signed him to a one-year deal. Will that hold if there’s no CBA? Dan thinks that everyone should keep focused on what’s…

Read More

Mike Florio explains what NFL lockout really means

Profootballtalk’s Mike Florio joined the show to explain what’s going on with the looming NFL lockout. He said the biggest thing is putting off free agency. Usually this Friday would be a monster day on his Web site. Not this year. Florio also said that teams have a lot of uncertainty going into the draft.…

Read More

Jay Wright weighs in on Ben Hansbrough, late-season struggles

Villanova coach Jay Wright joined the show to talk about his season and look ahead to the NCAA Tournament. Wright had interesting comments on the Notre Dame team that beat them the other night. “I think they’re great,” Wright said. “I love their toughness. They shoot the ball extremely well as everyone knows. But they have…

Read More