2016-06

Dan Reeves, Tony Collins, Ainsley Battles, Reidel Anthony, John Malecki & Jeff Pearlman

On this episode of Thursday Night Tailgate our guests are: former Broncos, Giants & Falcons Head Coach Dan Reeves, former Patriots RB Tony Collins, former Steelers & Jaguars DB Ainsley Battles, former Bucs WR Reidel Anthony, former Steelers Guard John Malecki and Jeff Pearlman writer for Sports Illustrated, ESPN, CNN and several other sites. Jeff is also the author of many books including, "The Bad Guys Won" about the 1986 Mets, "Boys will be Boys" about the 1990 Dallas Cowboys, "Showtime" about the 1980s Lakers, and "Gunslinger" about Brett Favre due out in October.
Dan Reeves - We talked with Dan Reeves about his alma mater the University of South Carolina, about his playing days with the Dallas Cowboys, his thoughts on what the Falcons need to do next season to compete with the Panthers in the NFC South and much more.
Tony Collins - This week we talke with Tony about how much of a distraction is it to go into training camp with a veteran QB looking over his shoulder at a new first round draft QB in camp.
Ainsley Battles - We talked to Ainsley about being an undrafted free and what he did to make it onto the Steelers roster. Plus we'll hear what it was like playing in the last game in Three Rivers Stadium and if the Jaguars coaching staff pumped him for information about the Steelers defensive schemes after they signed him.
Reidel Anthony - We talked to Reidel about his time playing for Steve Spurrier at the University of Florida, the big day he had against the Jaguars in 1998 when he had 2 catches for 126 yards and 2 TDs and what it was like playing for Tony Dungy.
John Malecki - John was recently featured in a Titleist advertisement during the US Open at Oakmont. We'll hear about how that came about plus his memories from from being in training camp with the Steelers.
Jeff Pearlman - We talked with Jeff about his book, "The Bad Guys Won, A Season of Brawling, Boozing, Bimbo Chasing, and Championship Baseball With Doc, Straw, Mookie, Nails, The Kid, and the Rest of the 1986 Mets the Rowdiest Team Ever to Put on a New York Uniform - and Maybe the Best."

Jen Welter, Tony Collins, Paul Alexander, Ernie Mills, & Tony Banks

This week on Thursday Night Tailgate our guests are:The lady who broke the gender barrier in the NFL, former Cardinals LB Coach Dr. Jen Welter, former Patriots Pro Bowl RB Tony Collins, Pittsburgh Penguins & Pirates Pre and Post Game host for Root Sports, Paul Alexander, former Steelers & Cowboys WR Ernie Mills and former Rams, Ravens, Redskins & Texans QB Tony Banks.
Dr. Jen Welter - We'll talk with Jen about being the first female coach in the NFL, for the Arizona Cardinals. We'll also talk about her experience talking with President Obama, being an inspiration for women everywhere, having her coaching polo shirt in the Pro Football Hall of Fame and what's next for her.
Tony Collins - This week we'll talk with Tony about the questions marks that the Patriots have at the RB position plus why Bill Belichick is able to get so much more out of his players than coaches.
Paul Alexander - We'll get Paul's thougths on the Stanley Cup winning Pittsburgh Penquins and parade that drew 400,000 people plus his insights on the Steelers OTAs and mini camp.
Ernie Mills - We'll talk with Ernie about his memories from training camp in Latrobe with the Steelers, plus his insights on his alma mater the University of Florida for this upcoming season.
Tony Banks - We'll talk with Tony about the surprising contract Brock Osweiller got from the Texans, plus hear his thoughts on the QB situation with the Broncos, and how he feels about the Rams leaving St. Louis and heading back to LA.

Mike Golic Jr., Tony Collins, Willie Simmons, Vernon Turner & Keith Millard

On this episode of Thursday Night Tailgate our guests are: former Patriots Pro Bowl RB Tony Collins, Prairie View A&M Head Coach Willie Simmons, former Rams & Bucs KR Vernon Turner, and former Vikings Pro Bowl DT Keith Millard.
Mike Golic Jr. - We talked with Mike about his show on ESPN Radio "Now & Later", we also got his thoughts on Ryan Fitzpatrick and the Jets, how the Offensive Lineman and the rest of the team may be feeling about Sam Bradford in Philadelphia, but Nick Foles' hold out with the Rams.
Tony Collins - We talked to Tony about the sports memorabilia industry and how he feels about signing things that may end up on EBAY.
Willie Simmons - We looked ahead to the 2016 season with Prairie View A&M Head Coach Willie Simmons. They led the country in total offense last season so we'll hear what to expect from them this season plus we got an update on their multi-million new stadium.
Vernon Turner - Vernon has shared his amazing and tragic life story with us a couple of times on the show. If you've never heard it please check out our archived episodes and give it a listen, it is the most tragic and amazing story we've ever heard on the show. He shares the majority of it again with us on this episode. We've said it belong up on the big screen for years and now it's finally happening. Vernon will share the process of turning his story into a screen play.
Keith Millard - We talked with Keith about a training camp prank that he and their Defensive Coordinator pulled off that shocked the rest of the team. We also talked about whether fights out on the field during camp linger on into the locker room or the dorms after practice.