Jim Parsons talks about nerves before hosting SNL

Actor Jim Parsons joined the show to talk about his entry in the DP Show Celebrity Bracket Challenge. Dan asked if he was nervous during Saturday Night Live. “Oddly I was much more nervous for the dress rehearsal,” Parsons said. He said he felt like throwing up. Parsons is fourth in the Bracket contest and…

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Rich Eisen on why Pats want to see Manziel

NFL Network host Rich Eisen joined the show to talk about the big stories around the League. Dan and Eisen had an interesting discussion about the value of Pro Days. Eisen said he doesn’t know how it affects draft status, but it certainly makes for great television. Eisen explained why the Patriots had Johnny Manziel…

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Wojo: Coach K announcement didn’t affect decision

New Marquette coach Steve Wojciechowski joined the show to talk about why he left Duke for this job. “I feel like Marquette is the perfect place,” Wojo said. “A school where basketball is part of the fabric of the university.” Dan asked Wojciechowski if Coach K announcing he wanted to stay for five more years…

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Jim Nantz: Tiger probably wasn’t going to win Masters

CBS’ Jim Nantz joined the show to talk about the Masters and Tiger’s absence. “We saw how his back was effecting him,” Nantz said of Tiger. “I don’t think he was going to win it this year. You never know …. he might have caught magic in a bottle. I think this isn’t a Major…

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Jared Allen: Bears came in at last minute

Chicago Bears defensive end Jared Allen joined the show to explain why he chose the Windy City in free agency and more. Here are some of his takesL — Allen explained why the Bears: “This wasn’t just a process of who is going to throw the most money at me and make a rash decision.…

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Dungy on why Eagles let DeSean Jackson walk

NBC NFL analyst Tony Dungy joined the show to talk about the big storylines around the League. — Dungy thinks there has to be more of a reason than we know for sure on why the Eagles cut DeSean Jackson. “No one lets a player like that go for reasons about money,” Dungy said. “I…

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Ripken would choose Jeter’s career over his

Hall of Famer and TBS MLB analyst Cal Ripken Jr. joined the show to talk baseball and Tiger Woods. Dan asked if he’d rather have his career or Derek Jeter’s. Ripken said Jeter’s. Ripken pointed out how hard it is to be on a losing team. Ripken said that he had back surgery that was…

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Begay: Golf is hazardous for backs

Golf Channel analyst Notah Begay joined the show to talk about Tiger Woods not being able to compete in the Masters. Begay, who was a Stanford teammate with Woods, had similar back problems and explained that back injuries affect other parts of your body. “Aside from the NFL, golf can be the worst thing for…

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