NFL: Thursday Night Tailgate

Former Giants & Chiefs DB Mark Collins talks changes needed with the Chiefs plus playing for Belichick in New York.

Mark Collins shared his thoughts on the Chiefs and it being time for a coaching change. He talked about Pat Mahommes taking over at QB and why it would be a bad business decision for Alex Smith to stay there. He also shared memories of his time with the Giants and what it was like playing for Bill Bellichick on defense.

Former LSU & Dolphins DB Liffort Hobley shares his insights and memories on both teams.

Liffort Hobley gave us his insights and expectations for LSU next season. He also talked about what it was like watching 2 other SEC teams, Alabama and Georgia, fight it out for the National Championship. We heard his memories of playing in Miami, what it was like practicing against Dan Marino and his appreciation of Head Coach Don Shula.

Former Raiders QB Rusty Hilger shares his amazing story of beating cancer plus what's going on in Raider Nation.

Rusty Hilger is a cancer survivor. On Christmas day 2016 he was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer and given weeks to live. Today he's cancer free. Hear that story plus memories from his time in Oakland and his team MVP season with the Lions even though he wasn't signed until week 6 and he had no cartilage left in his knee.

Tony Collins shares his memories from the 1983 Pro Bowl and being in the locker room with Jack Lambert, Earl Campbell and the stars of that time..

Tony Collins shared stories of what it was like being a part of the 1983 AFC Pro Bowl team. Was their animosity due to division and conference rivalries? He talked about seeing Jack Lambert smoking a cigarette before the game, getting advice from Earl Campbell. Hear those stories plus a whole lot more.

Former Pitt, Texas A&M, & Mississippi State Head Coach Jackie Sherrill shared his stories from playing at Alabama to coaching Tony Dorsett and Dan Marino at Pitt.

Jackie Sherrill shared stories from his time playing at Alabama alongside Joe Namath and described what a great athlete Joe was. He said Namath could out run most of the guys on the track team. He shared memories of his time coaching at Pitt, how he recruited Tony Dorsett and coached Dan Marino. We heard the story of their their last second victory over Georgia in the 1982 Sugar Bowl, including his conversation with Dan Marino during the timeout when they faced a 4th and 5 from the Georgia 33 yard line with 42 seconds left. They could have kicked a FG and tied the game but Marino told him they didn't go there to play for a tie.

Jackie Sherrill, Tony Collins, Rusty Hilger, Liffort Hobley, & Mark Collins Joined Us...

On this edition of Thursday Night Tailgate our guests are: former Pitt, Texas A&M, & Mississippi State Head Coach Jackie Sherrill, former Patriots Pro Bowl RB Tony Collins, former Raiders & Lions QB Rusty Hilger, former Dolphins DB Liffort Hobley, and former Giants & Chiefs DB Mark Collins.
Jackie Sherrill shared stories from his time playing at Alabama alongside Joe Namath and described what a great athlete Joe was. He said Namath could out run most of the guys on the track team. He shared memories of his time coaching at Pitt, how he recruited Tony Dorsett and coached Dan Marino. We heard the story of their their last second victory over Georgia in the 1982 Sugar Bowl, including his conversation with Dan Marino during the timeout when they faced a 4th and 5 from the Georgia 33 yard line with 42 seconds left. They could have kicked a FG and tied the game but Marino told him they didn't go there to play for a tie.
Tony Collins shared stories of what it was like being a part of the 1983 AFC Pro Bowl team. Was their animosity due to division and conference rivalries? He talked about seeing Jack Lambert smoking a cigarette before the game, getting advice from Earl Campbell. Hear those stories plus a whole lot more.
Rusty Hilger is a cancer survivor. On Christmas day 2016 he was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer and given weeks to live. Today he's cancer free. Hear that story plus memories from his time in Oakland and his team MVP season with the Lions even though he wasn't signed until week 6 and he had no cartilage left in his knee.
Liffort Hobley gave us his insights and expectations for LSU next season. He also talked about what it was like watching 2 other SEC teams, Alabama and Georgia, fight it out for the National Championship. We heard his memories of playing in Miami, what it was like practicing against Dan Marino and his appreciation of Head Coach Don Shula.
Mark Collins shared his thoughts on the Chiefs and it being time for a coaching change. He talked about Pat Mahommes taking over at QB and why it would be a bad business decision for Alex Smith to stay there. He also shared memories of his time with the Giants and what it was like playing for Bill Bellichick on defense.

Cris Dishman, Tony Collins, Chris Miller, Steve Bartkowski, & Mike Pritchard shard their insights on their college teams plus the AFC & NFC Championship games.

On this episode of Thursday Night Tailgate we talked Purdue football, Oregon football, AFC & NFC Championship games, Super Bowl 52, what happened with the Steelers and the Falcons, the miracle play at the end of the Vikings/Saints game, Falcons history, Jerry Glanville, and so much more with our guests: former PUrdue and Houston Oilers Pro Bowl DB Cris Dishman, former Patriots Pro Bowl RB Tony Collins, former Oregon & Falcons Pro Bowl QB Chris Miller, former Falcons Pro Bowl QB Steve Bartkowski, and former Falcons, Broncos & Seahawks WR Mike Pritchard.

Former Cleveland Browns DB Felix Wright Talks About the State of the Browns with us on Thursday Night Tailgate.

Former Cleveland Browns DB Felix Wright shares his thoughts on the state of the Browns organization, why they continue to struggle and if Hue Jackson is the right man for the job.