2017-06

Tony Collins, Nick Ferguson, Fred Claire, & Mark Collins

On this edition of Thursday Night Tailgate our guests are: former Patriots Pro Bowl RB Tony Collins, former Jets & Broncos DB Nick Ferguson, former Dodgers GM Fred Claire, and former Giants & Chiefs DB Mark Collins.

Ronnie Brown, Tony Collins, Mark Carrier, Leigh Steinberg, & Kurt Bevacqua

On this edition of Thursday Night Tailgate our guests are: former Dolphins Pro Bowl RB Ronnie Brown, former Patriots Pro Bowl RB Tony Collins, former Bears Pro Bowl RB Mark Carrier, Super Agent Leigh Steinberg, and former Padres 3B/OF Kurt Bevacqua.

Lee Hanson, Tony Collins, Kordell Stewart, Van Earl Wright, & Will Kollmeyer

On this edition of Thursday Night Tailgate our guests are: the Founder & Inventor of Guardian Caps, Lee Hanson; former Patriots Pro Bowl RB Tony Collins; former Steelers Pro Bowl QB Kordell Stewart; Turner Sports Broadcaster Van Earl Wright; SEC Network Broadcaster Will Kollmeyer.
Lee Hanson - Lee's product, Guardian Caps, is a protective cover that fits on top of football helmets that reduces the force of helmet to helmet contact. They recently won the NFL Head Tech Challenge and a grant from the NFL to help advance the product. Hear Lee talking about all of that and exactly how Guardian Caps can damatically reduce head trauma in the game of football.
Tony Collins - Tony talked about when he knew his playing career was over plus he shared memories of playing for Raymond Berry and his experience being a part of Super Bowl 20.
Kordell Stewart - Kordell shared stories from his first ever start at the University of Colorado, the feeling he had when his hail mary pass to Michael Westbrook beat Michigan, becoming Slash in Pittsburgh and what it was like going up against guys like Greg Lloyd every day at practice in Pittsburgh.
Van Earl Wright - Van Earl shared his insights on his alma mater, the University of South Carolina. We talked about last football season and what to expect from them this season plus the excitement around their men's basketball team that made it to the Final Four and the women's team winning the National Championship. He also shared his memories of our next guest Will Kollmeyer when the 2 met as interns at CNN Sports back in the early 1980s.
Will Kollmeyer - Will shared his memories of working with Van Earl Wright plus one of his mentors Craig Sager. He also shared his thoughts on being inducted into the Northeast Mississippis Basketball Coaches Association Hall of Fame and being the new Director of Athletics at Blue Mountain College.

Mark Littell, Tony Collins, Maya Akai, & Cris Dishman

On this edition of Thursday Night Tailgate our guests are: former Royals & Cardinals Relief Pitcher Mark Littell, former Patriots Pro Bowl RB Tony Collins, Chicago Sports Talk Radio Host Maya Akai, and former Oilers & Redskins Pro Bowl DB Cris Dishman.
Mark Littell - Mark talked about his new role as Director of the Winter League in Cuba. He'll be talking Independent League players down there to play against Cuba prospects. He also talked about his book, One the Eighth Day, God Made Baseball, and how he got the nickname "Country".
Tony Collins - Tony talked about his current health and thoughts for what life could be like for him later in his 50s and 60s after playing the game for decades. Hear if he would do it all again.
Maya Akai - Maya shared her insights into if the Bears drafting Mitch Trubisky was a good idea, Jay Cutler's legacy in Chicago and what's up with the Cubs.
Cris Dishman - Cris shared stories about his playing at his alma mater Purdue alongisde future Hall of Famer Rod Woodson and going against Jim Everett every day at practice. He also talked about the 90's Oilers teams he played on alongside guys like Warren Moon, Haywood Jeffires, Ernest Giving, Mike Rozier, Allen Pinkett, Alzo Highsmith and the rest of their talented offense. He also shared his thoughts on what it was like playing for Jerry Glanville and his upcoming DB camp featuring Deion Sanders, Rod Woodson and Darrell Green.