Posts Tagged ‘Feature 3’
Kyle Long on Blocking Aaron Donald: felt like “blocking a fire hydrant”
“The NFL Today” studio analyst also joined Dan in the second hour to discuss how teams may be looking at their respective rosters as the preseason ends and the regular season draws closer. He also takes a look at the NFC North, adding that he believes the Packers and the Bears are the frontrunners while…
Read MoreJoel Klatt recaps Week 0, looks ahead to Week 1
The FOX Sports college football analyst stopped by to chat with Dan about Bill Belichick and North Carolina’s victory in Week 0 in Dublin. While Klatt doesn’t think this is a situation where the Tar Heels can be a playoff team, there are some encouraging signs coming from Chapel Hill compared to an underwhelming first…
Read MoreFaulk Gushes over Dorsett
Hall of Fame running back Marshall Faulk joined the show from the golf course and covered everything from the return of the running back to Hall of Fame debates. Faulk explained why playoff football will always revolve around the run game, named Roger Craig as the NFL’s original hybrid back, argued Tiki Barber deserves Hall…
Read MoreInside Ohtani Investigation
ESPN investigative reporter Tisha Thompson discussed her deep dive into Shohei Ohtani’s interpreter scandal and what federal investigators uncovered. Thompson explained how authorities reviewed more than 40,000 translated text messages, bank records and interviews before determining Ohtani was an innocent victim. She also previewed how illegal bookmakers keep clients gambling and revealed she’s still trying…
Read MoreDinich Explains CFB Shift
ESPN CFB Insider Heather Dinich joined the show to discuss the ever-changing landscape of college football. She shared Lane Kiffin’s reflections on leaving Ole Miss and broke down which jobs remain the sport’s true dream destinations. Dinich also addressed growing speculation about the SEC separating from the NCAA, emphasizing the importance of federal legislation, while…
Read MoreBrandt Talks Wild West that is NIL
Former Green Bay Packers executive Andrew Brandt joined the show in studio to break down the rapidly changing landscape of college athletics, calling NIL the Wild West after years of poor leadership and little regulation. Brandt discussed why salary caps could eventually reach both college sports and Major League Baseball, explained the challenges of negotiating…
Read MoreDarius Rucker Performs Live
Country star Darius Rucker joined the show to relive stories from decades on the road, from wild nights with Hootie & the Blowfish to sharing stages with rock legends. He explained why New Orleans and Las Vegas were always dangerous tour stops, revealed his retirement timeline, and admitted he’d still love to perform with Paul…
Read MoreHolden Breaks Down England Collapse
Former USMNT star Stuart Holden joined the show to break down the World Cup semifinals, explaining why England’s conservative approach played right into Argentina’s hands. Holden also questioned the value of the third place match and previewed why Spain could control the final if it scores first. The conversation eventually turned to the future of…
Read MoreSmoltz Talks Baseball’s Future
Lead MLB on Fox analyst John Smoltz joined the show to tackle some of baseball’s biggest storylines. Smoltz discussed rising velocity to the future of the strike zone. The Hall of Famer explained why modern pitchers continue to dominate, shared his thoughts on ABS, and predicted a few surprise buyers ahead of the trade deadline.…
Read MoreReaves Believed Before NBA Did
Los Angeles Lakers star Austin Reaves joined the show to discuss his rise from overlooked prospect to Lakers standout. Reaves credited his delusional confidence for helping him reach the NBA, reflected on learning from LeBron James, and his unforgettable welcome-to-the-league moment guarding the future Hall of Famer in practice. He also shared the Lakers’ vision…
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