2016-09

This week on Thursday Night Tailgate our guests are former Bengals NT Gary Burley, former Patriots Pro Bowl RB Tony Collins, former Steelers QB Terry Hanratty, former Rams & Bucs WR/KR Vernon Turner, and former Vikings Pro Bowl DT Keith Millard.
 
Gary Burley - We talked with Gary about his time playing at Pitt in the mid-'70s and what it was like being a part of that program when Head Coach Johnny Major and RB Tony Dorsett were there. We also got his take on the Steelers/Bengals rivalry.
 
Tony Collins - We'll hear Tony's 5 Stars Picks of the Week for Week 4 in the NFL.
 
Terry Hanratty - We'll talk with Terry about his time playing for Ara Parseghian at Notre Dame and winning the 1966 National Championship. He shared his story about him being drafted in the 2nd round by the Steelers in 1969, Chuck Noll's first season as Head Coach. He also talked about how he felt when they turned around and drafted Terry Bradshaw #1 the following year. and dealing with the QB carousel the Steelers had in the early 70s with Bradshaw, Joe Gilliam, and Hanratty. He also shared stories about the pranks he used to pull on Jack Lambert.
 
Vernon Turner - We'll get an update from Vernon on how the movie about his life is progressing. Derek Jeter's movie company, The Player's Tribute, has taken on the project.
 
Keith Millard - Keith talked about the Vikings stellar defense this season and what he expects from them and the rest of the team this season. We also got his thoughts on his alma mater Washington State and their season as well.
 

Hear our 5 Year Anniversary Special with our Guest Hall of Fame Inductions. This year we are added 7 new inductees to our Thursday Night Tailgate Guest Hall of Fame: former Steelers LB Levon Kirkland, former Patriots RB Tony Collins, Root Sports Pittsburgh TV Host Paul Alexander, former Chiefs WR Eddie Kennison, former Chief WR J.J. Birden, former Saints DB Toi Cook and former Chargers DB Vencie Glenn.
Levon Kirkland - Levon was our very first guest on episode 1 back in September of 2011. Along with honoring Levon, we also his reaction to Chad Brown's story that the Steelers coaches were reluctant to call out Greene and Lloyd when they jumped off sides or made a mistake. Marvin Lewis, then Steelers LB Coach, would always saying to the 4 of them that "we" can't jump off sides. Hear Levon discuss that, the Steelers and Cardinals this season and much more.
Tony Collins - Tony was our 2nd Guest Hall of Fame inductee of the night plus we got his 5 Star Picks of the Week.
Paul Alexander - Paul told the story of the first time he sat down to interview Chuck Noll and being so nervous he could barely speak. He also talked about his displeasure with the unfortunate negative nature of today's mainstream media.
Eddie Kennison - Eddie talked about his desire to help people, always trying to keep things positive and how that enables him to sleep well at night.
J.J. Birden - J.J. shared his inisights on his alma mater the Oregon Ducks as well as his former team the Kansas City Chiefs. We also talked about how he was able to be a successful Wide Receiver in the NFL even though he was the smallest player in the league.
Vencie Glenn - Vencie talked about keeping things real, what it was like being inducted into the Indiana State Hall of Fame the same weekend his father died and the message he wants kids to takeaway when he gets an opportunity to speak with them.

This week on Thursday Night Tailgate our guests are: former Browns DB Felix Wright, former Patriots Pro Bowl RB Tony Collins, Executive Director of the Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory Anne, Jewell, former Falcons QB Chris Millers and former Packers Offensive Lineman Bill Ferrario.
Felix Wright - Hear Felix talk about the Monday Night game against the Rams when he intercepted 2 passes, returning 1 for a touchdown earning him the nickname Mr. Monday Night. He also talked about his incredible journey from being a history and PE teacher to becoming a CFL All-Star and later leading the NFL in interceptions.
Tony Collins - Hear our 5 Star Picks of the Week with Tony, Bob and I.
Anne Jewell - Anne shared the latest exhibits at the Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory including the barnstorming Arabian Knight like uniform worn by Babe Ruth which earned him the nickname the Sultan of Swat when he played on a team with Robert Ripley who later started Ripley's Believe It or Not.
Chris Miller - Chris shared his insights and expectations for his alma mater the Oregon Ducks and his former team the Atlanta Falcons for this season. He also talk about concussions ending his playing career and which QBs he enjoys watching now.
Bill Ferrario - Bill shared his thoughts on his alma mater the Wisconsin Badgers and their big opening week win over LSU. He also talked about Brett Favre's Pro Football Hall of Fame induction speech and his thoughts on the the Packers this season.

On this episode of Thursday Night Tailgate our guests are: former Steelers, Seahawks & Patriots Pro Bowl LB Chad Brown, former Patriots Pro Bowl RB Tony Collins, former Cowboys RB Sherman Williams, Georgia Tech Hall of Famer and former Bills RB Joe Burns, College Football Hall of Famer and former Bengals Pro Bowl NT Tim Krumrie.
Chad Brown - We got Chad's thoughts on his alma mater the University of Colorado, his memories of playing alongside new Hall of Famer Kevin Greene, and how he expects Bill Belichick to handle the loss of Tom Brady for the first 4 games of the season.
Tony Collins - We'll talk Fantasy Football with Tony and his roster in our Thursday Night Tailgate Fantasy Football League.
Sherman Williams - Sherman sharing his insights about his alma mater the University of Alabama. We also looked back to their National Championship victory over Clemson. He also talked about former Mississippi State QB Dak Prescott now thrust into the starting QBing job in Dallas.
Joe Burns - Joe shared his feelings on being inducted into Georgia Tech Sports Hall of Fame last year as well as this year's Yellow Jacket team. He also shared his thoughts on the job Rex Ryan has done up in Buffalo.
Tim Krumrie - Tim talked about what it was like when he heard he is going to be inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame this December. Tim never missed a single game in college or the NFL as a Nose Tackle. We talked about how he was able to keep that streak going despite being in the middle of every play and why the streak was important to him. Wel also talked about the concussions he suffered and the experimental treatment he's going through to improve blood flow to his brain.