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Joe Torre on replay and accepting imperfections in game
MLB executive Joe Torre joined the show to talk about the latest developments in replay. “We’re not going to have a kneejerk reaction,” Torre said. He wants to be deliberate because he doesn’t want to take anything away from the game. “If you tend to stop the game all the time, it’s going to lose…
Read MoreNick Saban answers recent criticism, weighs in on Manziel
Alabama coach Nick Saban joined the show to talk about his offseason and more. Saban talked about Vandy coach James Franklin calling him Nicky Satan. “People are going to say what they say,” Saban said. “It’s a little disappointing when someone you work with says something.” But Saban acknowledged that behavior in his program isn’t…
Read MoreLionel Hollins looks ahead to Spurs series
Memphis Grizzlies coach Lionel Hollins joined the show to talk about the upcoming series against the Spurs. Hollins talked about how important it was to be a team in the playoffs. “The Miami Heat last year was the best team,” Hollins said. “Nobody could out-team them.” Hollins also weighed in on how the Spurs have…
Read MoreRich Eisen weighs in on Super Bowl cities, Hard Knocks and Matt Barkley
NFL Network host Rich Eisen joined the show to talk about some of the big offseason storylines. Eisen explained why the new 49ers facility has such a good chance to get the Super Bowl. And he weighs in on the perfect spot for the next Hard Knocks. Eisen said that he’d like to see Peyton…
Read MoreHoward Beck on Carmelo Anthony, Pacers’ chances against Heat
New York Times’ Howard Beck joined the show to talk about the Knicks-Pacers series. Beck gave a glimpse of how the Knicks organization views this team. “A lot of people in this organization thought they could [challenge] the Miami Heat,” Beck said. Beck said there probably won’t be ramifications if they lose to the Pacers,…
Read MoreDan Wetzel on how legal online poker could affect other sports
Yahoo’s Dan Wetzel joined the show to talk about advancements in the legalization of online poker and how it could affect other sports. Wetzel said UltimatePoker.com has taken a step in creating legal online poker and eventually this could lead to people wagering online in other sports.
Read MoreCubs owner Ricketts explains why he wants to make changes at Wrigley
Cubs owner Tom Ricketts joined the show to talk about improvements to Wrigley Field. He explained that he wants to take the restrictions that keep them from making money to the Cubs can keep up with competitors. “The neighbors have legitimate concerns,” Ricketts said. “And we are going to put a video board in left…
Read MoreDavid Robinson on Spurs-Warriors series, getting dunked on
Hall of Famer David Robinson joined the show to talk about the NBA playoffs and more. Robinson said the Spurs run into trouble against the Warriors when they have trouble getting stops. But he thinks that San Antonio is adjusting a bit and making Stephen Curry take tougher shots. “They’re not giving open looks as…
Read MoreKevin Johnson makes case for keeping Kings in Sacramento
Sacramento Mayor Kevin Johnson joined the show to talk about trying to keep the Kings. Johnson said he talks to the Maloofs, who own the Kings and appear to want to move the team to Settle, all the time. “Believe it or not, I have a good relationship with them,” Johnson said. He said that…
Read MoreBrent Barry on Bulls running out of steam, why Knicks should be worried
NBA TV’s Brent Barry joined the show to talk about the NBA playoffs. Barry said that the Chicago Bulls finally realized that they shouldn’t be really challenging the Heat. Barry also weighed in on the Knicks and said that they have several reasons to be worried. He noted Iman Shumpert isn’t quite the same after…
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