Kurt Warner on concerns with sons playing football

NFL Network’s Kurt Warner joined the show to talk about the playoffs and more. Last year Warner said he wasn’t sure he’d let his boys play football. “There are still concerns,” Warner said. He said as a father he doesn’t want to have to second-guess the safety of his kids. “I still wrestle with it.…

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Cris Collinsworth explains why Peyton Manning yells “Omaha”

NBC NFL analyst Cris Collinsworth joined the show to talk about the playoffs and the coaching carousel. Collinsworth tried to explain what Peyton Manning means when he yells “Omaha.” Collinsworth said that it basically means “hurry up” and the ball will be snapped on the next call. Collinsworth commented on the balance between quarterback, coach…

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Mark Wahlberg sports betting to prepare for a role, likes Pats this week

Actor Mark Wahlberg joined the show to talk about his new movie Lone Survivor and his beloved New England Patriots. Dan asked how he feels about this week’s Pats-Colts game. “I’m not nervous,” Wahlberg said. “[Andrew] Luck’s not going to pull off a miracle two weeks in a row.” Wahlberg also said that he’s preparing…

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Dan Le Batard explains why he gave his HOF vote to Deadspin

ESPN broadcaster Dan Le Batard joined the show to talk about handing his Hall of Fame ballot over to Deadspin. Le Batard said the BBWA members are all mad at him. Le Batard wanted to point out that the process hasn’t changed in a long time and it’s overdue. Le Batard hopes that they tweak…

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Bob Costas argues PEDs and HOF is not a black and white issue

NBC Bob Costas joined the show to talk about Baseball Hall of Fame voting and more. Costas said that it’s completely legitimate to not vote for players you believe used PEDs. He said when you look at each case, there are different circumstances. He doesn’t put Barry Bonds and Sammy Sosa in the same category.…

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Charlie Strong says wins will change attitudes of doubters at Texas

New Texas coach Charlie Strong joined the show to talk about taking the gig in Austin. Here are some of his takes …. — On influential booster Red McCombs questioning his hire: “Once you win some football games,” Strong said. “you’re going to change a lot of peoples attitudes.” — On how Louisville fans feel:…

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Warren Sapp: RGIII has to realize not about him, about team

NFL Network analyst Warren Sapp joined the show share his thoughts on the national title game and the NFL playoffs. Sapp said the Chiefs just ran out of bodies against the Colts and there’s nothing you can do about that in the NFL. Sapp also weighed in on the Panthers-Niners and said the health of…

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Chris Mannix breaks down Deng-Bynum trade

Sports Illustrated’s Chris Mannix joined the show to talk about the Cleveland-Chicago trade. He breaks down the plan for both teams and weighs in on just how good Luol Deng and Andrew Bynum really are. Mannix also weighs in on Carmelo Anthony’s future.

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