NFL: Thursday Night Tailgate

NFL Legends Randy Minniear, Tony Collins, and Richmond Webb Plus Pittsburgh Sports Talk Radio Host Paul Alexander Join Us...

NFL Legends Randy Minniear, Tony Collins, and Richmond Webb Plus Pittsburgh Sports Talk Radio Host Paul Alexander Join Us...
Randy Minniear shares his memories of playing alongside great QBs like Bob Griese, Fran Tarkenton, and Earl Morrall. We also hear the incredible story of Purdue QB Mike Phipps who was drafted in the first round by the Miami Dolphins in 1970, then traded to Cleveland for Hall of Fame WR Paul Warfield. After several less than stellar seasons, Cleveland traded him to Chicago for their #1 pick in 1977 which they used to draft Ozzie Newsome.
Tony Collins leads us through our 5 Star Picks of the Week for Week 8.
Paul Alexander, Pittsburgh Sports Talk Radio Host, shares his insights on the Steelers, Pirates, and Penguins.
Richmond Webb shares his thoughts on his alma mater Texas A&M and his expectations for the rest of their season. We also hear about his years playing Left Tackle for the Miami Dolphins, in particular, pass protecting for Dan Marino, and how frequently they faced the blitz because the defense knew Marino wasn't a mobile QB.

Pittsburgh Pirates Legend Omar Moreno Reminisces About the 1979 We Are Family World Series Championship Season

Omar Moreno shares his memories of being a part of the Pirates 1979 We Are Family World Series Championship team. We hear about that season and what it was like playing alongside Willie Stargell, Dave Parker, Manny Sanguillen, and the rest of that great team. He also gives credit to Manager Chuck Tanner for their success and making the game fun.

Randy Fuller, former Steelers, Falcons, and Seahawks DB, Joins Us...

Randy Fuller takes us inside the Steelers defense of the mid-90s in the segment of the show. Randy talks about what it was like playing alongside Greg Lloyd, Kevin Greene, Rod Woodson, Levon Kirkland, Chad Brown, Carnell Lake, and Darren Perry. He shares his thoughts on Defense Coordinator Dick LeBeau, how Rod Woodson convinced Bill Cowher and Tom Donahoe not to put him on IR when he got hurt in the first game of the 1995 season. We also hear about his first season in Denver and what the adjustment was like playing in the thin air of Mile High Stadium.

Kurt Bevacqua, former Pirates, Padres, Royals, Indians, Rangers, & Brewers INF/OF, Joins Us...

Kurt "Dirty Kurt" Bevacqua joins us on this segment. Kurt is one of the great storytellers of all-time. He shares his thoughts on the game today vs. how it was played in the 70s and 80s. He talks about the legends he played with and against when he came up to the big leagues in 1971 with the Indians. He also talks about the impact Willie Stargell had on him, the bat Hank Aaron gave him during Hank's final season in Milwaukee, plus a whole lot more. 

Wendell Davis, LSU Hall of Famer and former Bears WR Joins Us...

Wendell Davis shares his thoughts on his alma mater LSU and their upcoming season. We also hear about what it was like for him being a 1st round draft choice of the Bears in 1988, what it was like trying to make a name for himself going against that late 80's Bears defense, and the hazing they put him through during his rookie training camp.

Thursday Night Tailgate Spotlight on the Positive: Dalvin Tomlinson & Ndamukong Suh

In this week's Spotlight on the Positive hear about the numerous great things that Giants DE Dalvin Tomlinson and Bucs DT Ndamukong Suh are doing to make a positive difference in their communities.

NFL Legends Wendell Davis and Randy Fuller Plus Fmr MLB Infielder Kurt Bevacqua Join Us...

Hear Wendell Davis sharing his insights on his alma mater LSU plus what it was like being a 1st round draft pick by the Bears in the late 80s and trying to make a name for himself against their defense. Former Steelers DB Randy Fuller takes us inside the mid-90s Steelers and playing with legends like Greg Lloyd, Rod Woodson, Levon Kirkland, Chad Brown, Carnell Lake, and the rest of that great defense. Former MLB Infielder Kurt Bevacqua talks about today's game vs. the game when he played in the 70s and 80s. We also hear stories about the legends he played with like Willie Stargell and the bat Hank Aaron gave him.

Greg Camarillo Talks Vincent Jackson & Dealing with Suddenly Being Retired and When It Comes Without a Ceremony...

Former Stanford, Chargers, Dolphins, Vikings, and Saints WR Greg Camarillo joins us. Hear Greg sharing what it was like for him when he was cut and the phone didn't ring again. He was retired from the game, not because he had a tearful press conference and walked away, but because the game left him. Hear about the mental void the game leaves, the physical injuries left to deal with, plus pain killer addiction, and the rush from performing that is no longer is a part of your life...all at the age of 30.