Thursday Night Tailgate

Steelers legend Greg Lloyd agrees with my statement that players should have to go through an application process to wear his uniform number 95. He shares his thoughts on Steelers WR Chase Claypool statement about playing music practice would make it better and more fun plus his frustration over the Steelers current defense.

This week our guests are NFL Legends Tony Collins, Greg Lloyd, Vencie Glenn, plus Florida A&M Head Coach Willie Simmons... Florida A&M Head Coach Willie Simmons talks about their successful season finishing in the Top 25 of the FCS Division 1-AA plus his real purpose of coaching young kids and molding them into responsible, successful men. Former Patriots RB Tony Collins leads us through our 5 Star Picks of the Week. Steelers legend Greg Lloyd agrees with my statement that players should have to go through an application process to wear his uniform number 95. He shares his thoughts on Steelers WR Chase Claypool statement about playing music practice would make it better and more fun plus his frustration over the Steelers current defense. Vencie Glenn picked up right where Greg Lloyd left off telling like it is. Hear his insights on the brand of football players now, what allowed him to make 37 career interceptions, and what it was like for him to get an INT against the Chargers, the season after they let him go.

Beau Bock has been the Dean of Atlanta Sports Talk Radio since 1973. He shares his thoughts on the Braves World Series Championship, the Falcons seasons so far, plus if this is the Georgia team that finally gets over the hump and beats Alabama.

Wendell Davis shares his thoughts on his alma mater LSU and their recent struggles plus his time playing for the Bears in the late 80's and early 90's. Wendell blew out both knees during a game at Veterans Stadium when his cleats got caught in the turf. He tells the story of the folks in Philadelphia reaching to ask if he wanted to press the button to implode the stadium.

Former Steelers Kicker Jeff Reed talks about the challenge of kicking during the early days of Heinz Field, how the Steelers always make each game come down to the wire, memories of Super Bowl 43, and what he's doing now.

NFL Legends Tony Collins, Wendell Davis, and Jeff Reed plus the Dean of Atlanta Sports Talk Radio Beau Bock join us. Beau Bock has been the Dean of Atlanta Sports Talk Radio since 1973. He shares his thoughts on the Braves World Series Championship, the Falcons seasons so far, plus if this is the Georgia team that finally gets over the hump and beats Alabama. Tony Collins takes us through our 5 Star Picks of the Week. Wendell Davis shares his thoughts on his alma mater LSU and their recent struggles plus his time playing for the Bears in the late 80's and early 90's. Wendell blew out both knees during a game at Veterans Stadium when his cleats got caught in the turf. He tells the story of the folks in Philadelphia reaching to ask if he wanted to press the button to implode the stadium. Former Steelers Kicker Jeff Reed talks about kicking during the early days of Heinz Field, memories of Super Bowl 43, and how the Steelers always make each game come down to the wire.

Richmond Webb shares his thoughts on his alma mater Texas A&M and his expectations for the rest of their season. We also hear about his years playing Left Tackle for the Miami Dolphins, in particular, pass protecting for Dan Marino, and how frequently they faced the blitz because the defense knew Marino wasn't a mobile QB.

Paul Alexander, Pittsburgh Sports Talk Radio Host, shares his insights on the Steelers, Pirates, and Penguins.  

Randy Minniear shares his memories of playing alongside great QBs like Bob Griese, Fran Tarkenton, and Earl Morrall. We also hear the incredible story of Purdue QB Mike Phipps who was drafted in the first round by the Miami Dolphins in 1970, then traded to Cleveland for Hall of Fame WR Paul Warfield. After several less than stellar seasons, Cleveland traded him to Chicago for their #1 pick in 1977 which they used to draft Ozzie Newsome.

Check out the 10 Year Anniversary Special of Thursday Night Tailgate as we induct 3 more great guests into our Guest Hall of Fame: former Steelers DB Randy Fuller, Jets all-time great Victor Green, and Pro Football Hall of Fame Board Member James Allen. Plus former Patriots Pro Bowl RB Tony Collins leads us through our 5 Star Picks of the Week. Randy Fuller shares his thoughts on the Steelers season and if they can ride their defense and an improving running game with Najee Harris deep into the playoffs. He also shares stories about Steelers legends Rod Woodson, Greg Lloyd, and Kordell Stewart plus, he takes us inside the mindset of that 1995 AFC Championship team. Victor Green talks about the Jets improbable win over the Cincinnati Bengals and the rise of QB Mike White. We also hear about what it was like practicing again Curtis Martin every day and the great things Victor is doing for kids through his Foundation. James Allen talks about the retirement of Pro Football Hall of Fame Chairman David Baker and the great things David has done as the leader of the Hall of Fame. We also hear about the new James Allen Gold Jacket Lounge inside the Hall and how the Hall of Famers continue to give back to their communities.