Alan Guzzi

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Nice Shootin’: Tim Legler’s Full-Circle Moment With Larry Bird

1 week ago | danpatrick.com | Alan Guzzi

Tim Legler joined the show and dropped dimes on everything from Larry Bird to Tyrese Haliburton. He credited Bird for inspiring his basketball career and shared a career-validating story from a preseason encounter. Legler raved about SGA’s dominance in traffic, called Haliburton’s Game 5 a “teaching tape” performance, and said Ant Edwards needs to skip the feel-out phase and go full attack mode. VIDEO
From Bird to Haliburton: Buckner on Legends and the Making of One

1 week ago | danpatrick.com | Alan Guzzi

Pacers TV analyst Quinn Buckner joined the show and painted the picture of a wild night in Indy — Triple H, Pat McAfee, and a whole lot of playoff energy. He praised Tyrese Haliburton’s winning mindset and swagger, saying the young star “gets it.” Buckner also shared legendary stories about Larry Bird, including the time he torched the Hawks so bad they were laughing. VIDEO
Rick vs. Pop: Stephen Jackson Breaks Down Coaching Greats

1 week ago | danpatrick.com | Alan Guzzi

Host of the “All the Smoke” podcast Stephen Jackson joined the show to talk hoops, Haliburton, and the Hall of Fame. He praised Tyrese’s IQ and credited Rick Carlisle’s in-game genius. He shared MJ stories — including getting torched in a Bobcats pickup game, talked OKC’s defense, and broke down what it really takes to win in the playoffs. VIDEO
“Muggsy Was a Nightmare”: Jim Jackson on Toughest Defenders

1 week ago | danpatrick.com | Alan Guzzi

Fox Sports NBA analyst Jim Jackson joined the show today. Jackson shared stories from his hoops journey, from growing up idolizing Dr. J to getting hounded full-court by Muggsy Bogues. Jackson also had a lot of praise for OKC’s surgical defense on Anthony Edwards, giving Lu Dort his flowers. VIDEO
16 Teams, 2 Kings

1 week ago | danpatrick.com | Alan Guzzi

College football’s postseason is bracing for its biggest shakeup yet. Yahoo’s Ross Dellenger says a 16-team playoff is all but locked in for the future, with the SEC and Big Ten poised to dominate. Automatic bids are at the center of the tug-of-war—4 for the Big Ten, 4 for the SEC, 2 for everyone else. Meanwhile, private equity looms large, and by 2030, a super league may no longer be a fantasy. VIDEO
Tush Push Survives the Vote-But For How Long?

2 weeks ago | danpatrick.com | Alan Guzzi

Jason Kelce made his case to save the tush push, but it’s unclear if he swayed any votes. For the first time, competition and medical committees agreed it should go—but the ban still failed, and without injury data, it may have been premature. Meanwhile, NFL owners are fully behind Olympic flag football for its global appeal. The onside kick changes? A byproduct of evolving kickoff rules—not just safety, but structure. Posted in Dan Patrick Show and tagged Feature 3
Packers Push Backfires

2 weeks ago | danpatrick.com | Alan Guzzi

The tush push is back for 2025, how did the NFL come to that decision? That’s not all. On the field, the NFL’s Olympic ambitions are heating up, with a 5-on-5 flag football format allowing one player per team to represent the U.S. abroad. Add in questions about Aaron Rodgers, Brock Purdy‚Äôs deal, and an underwhelming Brett Favre doc, and the offseason suddenly feels midseason messy. VIDEO
From Emmy Gold to Goal Line Rules

2 weeks ago | danpatrick.com | Alan Guzzi

Fresh off a Sports Emmy win, NFL Live’s Dan Orlovsky joined the show today. Orlovsky said his dream of coaching isn’t dead, just shelved for now. On the field, the former QB discussed the Tush Push, and dove into the NFL going all in on flag football’s Olympic future. VIDEO
The Future of the Tush Push

2 weeks ago | danpatrick.com | Alan Guzzi

Jeremy Fowler says the Tush Push could be toast—Packers proposed the ban, and the vote might be happening now. The new rule language is broad: no pushing or pulling at any time, with a 10-yard penalty. Injury data’s murky, but aesthetics matter in an entertainment league. Elsewhere, playoff re-seeding got shelved, kickoff tweaks are coming, and onside kicks can now be declared anytime. As for Aaron Rodgers? Pittsburgh’s still hopeful, but Minnesota may complicate things.
Gretzky on the Cup, the Craft, and Playoff Chaos

2 weeks ago | danpatrick.com | Alan Guzzi

Wayne Gretzky isn’t lacing up the skates anytime soon, but The Great One still sees the game as sharply as ever. From spotting the moment he knew Alex Ovechkin could catch his goal record, to why playoff hockey hits different, Gretzky reflects with humility and humor. He doesn’t hold grudges, prefers Cups to trophies, and even gave away a car to a teammate. And no, his wife does not call him “The Great One”. Posted in Dan Patrick Show and tagged Feature 1