Against the Grain: True or False

McLovin quizzes Dan on several topics, including the Packers possibly using 12 men on offense to beat the Eagles, the Cardinals being the best team in the NFC, Ryan Mallet’s debut and the Patriots somehow cheating to come up with surprise running back Jonas Gray.

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Reggie Millers sticks up for Derrick Rose

TNT’s Reggie Miller joined the show to talk about the big stories across the NBA. Miller stood up for Derrick Rose, saying even though his statements about protecting his future came off wrong, the Bulls guard has proven his toughness in the NBA. Miller also talked about Kobe Bryant and the Lakers and discussed his…

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Melvin Gordon on record day, late-night lifting, Heisman

Wisconsin running back Melvin Gordon joined the show after setting an NCAA record with 408 rushing yards on Saturday against Nebraska. Gordon talked about his late-night weightlifting habit. “Some nights you just feel like you have to put a little more work in,” Gordon said. Gordon wouldn’t take Dan’s advice on doing the Heisman pose.…

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Dungy: Give RGIII more time, NFL making it tough to play D

Dungy said Patriots quarterback Tom Brady looks better because now he’s getting protection. Dungy said without protection, no quarterback looks good, and that’s why Brady and Aaron Rodgers are playing so well. Dungy also talked about Robert Griffin III and said you have to give him a break because he’s learning a new system. Dungy…

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Joe Maddon looking forward to try to break Cubs’ curse

New Chicago Cubs manager Joe Maddon joined the show to talk about his new gig and more. Maddon explained that GM Andrew Friedman left and his “opt-out clause” kicked in. Maddon said it was a unique situation and it even took him a while to understand it. He said it’s “unfortunate” that the Rays are…

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Art Briles not bothered by Baylor being ranked below TCU

Baylor coach Art Briles joined the show to talk about being ranked No. 7 by playoff selection committee and more. Briles said he’s not worried about Baylor being below TCU. “I believe in the system,” Briles said. “I have faith in the system.” Dan asked if he tries to score more points with the rankings…

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