Dan Patrick Show
Max Scherzer talks about winning Cy Young, mismatched eyes
Detroit Tigers pitcher Max Scherzer joined the show to talk about winning the Cy Young and more. Dan asked what was different this year. “I ironed out a few mechanics,” Scherzer said. “And I had a curveball.” Dan asked Scherzer what was more important, variety or velocity. “Variety,” Scherzer said. “Doesn’t matter how fast you…
Read MoreClayton Kershaw talks about getting second Cy Young, contract
Los Angeles Dodgers ace Clayton Kershaw joined the show to talk about winning his second Cy Young and more. Dan asked where he stands on his contract negotiations with the Dodgers. “I don’t know yet,” Kershaw said. “I’m pretty open-minded.” Kershaw wouldn’t get into specific numbers with Dan.
Read MoreEd Orgeron talks about recent success at USC, Stanford matchup
USC coach Ed Orgeron joined the show to talk about his success since he took over for Lane Kiffin, how he can remove the “interim” tag, and the challenge of facing Stanford.
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Tavon Austin on breakout game, where he ranks among fastest players
http://youtu.be/Xtx8CkGUM_w Dan asked Tavon if he’s the fastest player in the NFL. “[There are] some fast guys out there,” Austin said. “Patrick Peterson, Devin Hester, DeSean Jackson.” He said he fears Peterson could take him, but would like to race him. Dan also asked Austin if he got in trouble for fielding the punt he…
Read MoreFriday Fritzy shows up a day early
Darius Rucker
Darius Rucker joined the show to talk about our debate over being a one-hit wonder in music or a one-hit wonder in sports. Rucker, it turns out, has a lot of respect for musicians who had one-hit wonders. He liked Dexys Midnight Runners. Rucker also weighed in on his three favorite concerts of all time:…
Read MoreRolling Stone’s Matt Taibbi on one-hit wonders, Dolphins’ issues
Rolling Stone columnist Matt Taibbi joined the show to weigh in on our debate between music one-hit wonders and sports one-hit wonders. He also shares his unique perspective on the what happened in Miami with Richie Incognito and Jonathan Martin.
Read MoreHines Ward sees Big Ben as Steeler for life, weighs in on locker room hazing
NBC NFL broadcaster Hines Ward joined the show to talk about the report the Steelers were looking to trade Ben Roethlisberger. “I always see Ben as being a Steeler for life,” Ward said. “I don’t know where the story came from. … Ben came out and said it was bogus. You didn’t hear anything from…
Read MoreDavid Robinson discusses Veteran’s Day, locker room culture
David Robinson, a former Naval officer, joined the show to discuss what Veteran’s Day means to him. And he shared his take on the Richie Incognito-Jonathan Martin story. Robinson said there is some degree of light hazing that rookies get and that’s OK. “You gotta know they’re not in charge,” Robinson said. “That’s how some…
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