Dan Patrick Show
Millar: “You Just Can’t Pitch to Ohtani”
Kevin Millar says what Shohei Ohtani is doing just doesn’t make sense. The MLB Network analyst believes Ohtani might have reached Barry Bonds territory, a point where you simply can’t pitch to him. “You don’t want him to make you pay by hitting one in the parking lot,” Millar joked. He added that Max Scherzer’s…
Read MoreSteve Young Not Sold on Eagles or Packers
Steve Young says there’s no true Shohei Ohtani of the NFL, but Patrick Mahomes comes closest. The Hall of Famer praised Mahomes’ rare ability to move only when it’s purposeful, calling his mix of precision and instinct nearly impossible to defend. Young also pointed to how the modern NFL has been tailored for quarterbacks, and…
Read MoreSpecial Teams Legend: Bill Cowher
Hall of Famer Bill Cowher joined DP and had some fun. The former Steelers coach admitted he still gets frustrated by “irresponsible decisions” and bad officiating, even joking that no ref ever apologized for a blown call. Cowher called Myles Garrett a generational player Cleveland shouldn’t trade and said Dallas must fix its defense to…
Read MoreLane Kiffin’s Stock Soars as LSU, Florida Eye New Coach
Andy Staples of On3 Sports joined DP to break down Brian Kelly’s firing at LSU, saying it was over the moment the Tigers lost to Texas A&M. Staples believes Kelly never truly grasped the LSU job, firing strength coach Tommy Moffitt who’d helped win three national titles, only to watch Moffitt go to A&M and…
Read MoreTesh Performs Roundball Rock
John Tesh, the man behind the iconic Roundball Rock, joined DP and shared the wild story of how the NBA on NBC theme came to life. Tesh said the tune came to him in the middle of the night, he literally called his own answering machine to hum the melody before he forgot it. Tesh…
Read MoreWindhorst: Injury Information a NBA Soft Spot For Decades
Brian Windhorst joined DP to break down the NBA’s stunning betting scandal involving Chauncey Billups, Terry Rozier, and Damon Jones. Windy said while the headlines are wild, this report won’t rock the NBA to its core. He called the alleged poker ring something we see straight out of a movie, and pointed out the real…
Read MoreHorney Explains “Operation Royal Flush”
Front Office Sports’ Ben Horney joined to break down the shocking allegations involving Chauncey Billups and Terry Rozier. Billups is reportedly linked to “Operation Royal Flush,” a high-stakes poker scheme where unsuspecting players were lured into games rigged against them. Horney said the operation dates back a few years, when Billups was still a former…
Read MoreGarrett on QB Turnarounds: It’s All About Environment
Jason Garrett joined Football Night in America to break down a few of the NFL’s biggest storylines. Garrett praised Justin Herbert and said the Chargers just need to weather their injury storm. He credited success stories like Baker Mayfield, Daniel Jones and Sam Darnold to better environments and protection, not just sudden breakthroughs. Garrett also…
Read MoreTucker: Woody Johnson Made Things Worse
Ross Tucker joined the show today to talk all things NFL, starting with the chaos in Minnesota. He said the Vikings wanted Sam Darnold back, and even offered Daniel Jones more guaranteed money than Indy due to their concerns around JJ McCarthy. Tucker also ripped Jets owner Woody Johnson for taking a shot at Justin…
Read MoreMattingly Embraces WS: “I’m Going to Enjoy This”
Toronto Blue Jays bench coach Don Mattingly joined the show to reflect on his journey from “Donny Baseball” to the World Series stage. He said his role in Toronto has evolved, focusing more on in-game trust and offensive rhythm alongside manager John Schneider. Returning to Los Angeles for the Fall Classic brings back great memories,…
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