NFL: Thursday Night Tailgate

Paul Alexander, AT&T Sports Net Host in Pittsburgh Talks Catch/No Catch from the Steelers vs. Patriots Game and Where the Steelers Go From Here...

We talked with Paul at length about the Jesse James non-catch against the Patriots, and what a dumb rule the current catch definition is. We also talked about how poorly prepared the Steelers were for covering Gronk in the Patriots last drive, and for the Steelers last couple of plays of that game. We also got his thoughts on the Garrit Cole situation with the Pirates and the slow start the Penguins have gotten off to this season.

Detroit Tigers Legendary Pitcher Denny McLain Joins Us and Shares Great Stories from his Career Including Several from his 31 Win Season in 1968.

Denny McLain - Denny talked about growing up a Cubs fan, hating the White Sox and then signing with the White Sox out of high school at the direction of his mother, over the Yankees who Denny wanted to sign with. He told the story of how the White Sox let him go, the Tigers immediately signed him and in his first Major League start he not only beat the White Sox, he also picked off 2 runners and hit a homerun. Hear those stories plus  more from his amazing 31 win season in 1968 and a whole more...

Randy Grossman, Tony Collins, Olandis Gary, Paul Alexander, & Denny McLain Join Us...

On this episode of Thursday Night Tailgate our guests are: former Steelers TE and 4 time Super Bowl Champion Randy Grossman, former University of Georgia and Denver Broncos RB Olandis Gary, Pittsburgh Sports Talk TV & Radio Host Paul Alexander, and Detroit Tigers legendary Pitcher Denny McLain. Former Patriots Pro Bowl RB Tony Collins joins us to go through our 5 Star Picks of the Week for Week 16 in the NFL. This week in our Spotlight on the Positive segment hear the great things that Gerald McCoy and Alex Smith are doing to help families in need and foster kids go to college.
Randy Grossman - Randy shared his memories of Chuck Noll, signing with the Steelers as an undrafted free agent in 1974, what he did to make that team, Thomas "Hollywood" Henderson trash talking him, and the frustration each of the Receivers had because there were only so many passes to go around.
Tony Collins - Tony joins us to go through our 5 Star Picks of the Week for Week 16 in the NFL.
Olandis Gary - We got Olandis' thoughts on his alma mater the University of Georgia and their upcoming playoff game against Oklahoma. We also talked about their opportunity to exercise all their demons by potentially playing Alabama in the National Champioinship game. Olandis also shared his thoughts on playing with the Broncos and alongside fellow UGA alumni Terrell Davis.
We talked with Paul at length about the Jesse James non-catch against the Patriots, and what a dumb rule the current catch definition is. We also talked about how poorly prepared the Steelers were for covering Gronk in the Patriots last drive, and for the Steelers last couple of plays of that game. We also got his thoughts on the Garrit Cole situation with the Pirates and the slow start the Penguins have gotten off to this season.
Denny McLain - Denny talked about growing up a Cubs fan, hating the White Sox and then signing with the White Sox out of high school at the direction of his mother, over the Yankees who Denny wanted to sign with. He told the story of how the White Sox let him go, the Tigers immediately signed him and in his first Major League start he not only beat the White Sox, he also picked off 2 runners and hit a homerun. Hear those stories plus  more from his amazing 31 win season in 1968 and a whole more...
 

Spotlight on the Positive: Lions Punter Sam Martin & Packers QB Aaron Rodgers

On this week's Spotlight on the Positive segment we featured Lions Punter Sam Martin for the great things he's doing for the welfare of animals and Packers Pro Bowl QB Aaron Rodgers for what he did for a family in Chicago.

Former Chiefs & Jets Pro Bowl Kicker Nick Lowery talks game winning FGs, Chiefs/Chargers Match-up and a potential medical breakthrough to protect the brain.

Nick Lowery gave us his thoughts on this week's matchup between the Chiefs and Chargers. He also shared memories from his 4 last second FGs to beat the Chargers including three years in a row from 1990-'92. He also talked about why today's Kickers have become more accurate and have added distance over Kickers of previous eras, plus a potential medical breakthrough that can help protect the brain from the inside out.

Actor Turned ESPN Radio Host Matthew Laurance shares what he would do if he were the GM of the Giants and the Yankees

Matthew Laurance, actor turned ESPN Radio Host, joined us and shared his thoughts on his beloved Giants and Yankees. He told us what he would do if he were the GM of both teams including his plans for Eli Manning and in the draft. He also shared who his childhood heroes were from both teams.

Tony Collins Joins Us For Our 5 Star Picks of the Week for Week 15 in the NFL

Former Patriots Pro Bowl RB Tony Collins joins us to go through our 5 Star Picks of the Week for Week 15 in the 2017 NFL season.

Dan Reeves shares memories from his playing days plus insights on the Falcons and which teams he wouldn't want to have to face in this year's playoffs.

Dan Reeves shared memories from his playing days with the Cowboys and what it was like going up against the greats of the like Dick Butkus, Ray Nitschke, and Deacon Jones. He talked about the 9 Super Bowls he was a part of plus gave us his thoughts on this year's Falcons plus which teams you don't want to play in January.