Rich Eisen says Tony Romo should get more respect

NFL Network host Rich Eisen joined the show to preview this week’s games and more. Eisen and Dan debate where Tony Romo fits in the ranking of elite quarterbacks. And there’s some interesting broadcaster cold-weather etiquette tidbits.

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Northern Illinois’ Jordan Lynch comments on Heisman race, BCS picture

Northern Illinois quarterback Jordan Lynch (@Jordanlynch06) joined the show to talk about his season and chances of winning the Heisman. Dan asked if he would vote for himself for Heisman. “Yes,” Lynch said. Then Dan asked if he wouldn’t vote for himself, then who? Lynch mentioned two candidates: A.J. McCarron and Boston College running back…

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Brent Musburger on his changing view of Manziel’s NFL prospects

ESPN college football broadcaster Brent Musburger joined the show to talk about the college football season. He is calling Texas A&M-Missouri this weekend and had high praise for Johnny Manziel. Musburger said he originally thought Manziel wasn’t necessarily built for the NFL, but he may be changing his mind: “The more you watch him, you…

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Chris Mannix on Lakers future after Kobe extension

Sports Illustrated’s Chris Mannix joined the show to talk about Kobe Bryant’s contract extension. Mannix said that the Lakers seem to be in jeopardy of facing major defensive problems — with Nash and Kobe they couldn’t stop people with “three Dikembe Mutombo’s.” Mannix also had very interesting comments on Kevin Love. He said young stars…

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