Don't @ Me with Dan Dakich

Today on "Don't@ME", Ever since Deion Sanders showed up in Boulder, the Colorado football program has been living under the bright lights. But now sitting at 3–6 after getting smacked around two weeks in a row, the Buffs have decided to shut it down. No players. No assistants. No media access. Plus, NBC Sports “Big Ten Saturday Night” Analyst, Todd Blackledge on who will be the first domino to fall for teams looking to hire a head coach and are there any openings where you just see a great fit for a coach searching for his next opportunity? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on "Don't@ME", Angel City FC captains bash Elizabeth Edy for her op-ed and Todd McShay raises valid point about how ESPN treats former employees. Plus, Host “The Michele Tafoya Podcast”, Michele Tafoya on which gets a resolution quicker: The gov’t shutdown or the Disney/YT TV carriage dispute and thoughts on Angel City FC players bashing their own teammate for saying men shouldn’t play in the NWSL? And Host ESPN Chicago’s “Waddle And Silvy”, Marc Silverman shares his thoughts on Ben Johnson in Chicago and do the Bears finally have their franchise QB in Caleb Williams or is the jury still out? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on "Don't@ME", Stop me if you’ve heard this one before, but Stephen A. Smith is playing the race card…agian! and we’re not even a month into the NBA season, and the Memphis Grizzlies have already suspended Ja Morant for conduct detrimental to the team. Plus, UNLV Basketball Head Coach, Josh Pastner joins Dan to discuss his first season as UNLV head coach and as we tip off this season, what stands out the most about the current landscape of college basketball compared to a couple of years ago? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on "Don't@ME", Woke Ryan Clark takes a dig at Gov. Landry and Charlie Kirk on First Take and friend of the show, Charles Barkley, UNLOADED on the current crop of NBA players - labels today’s stars “UNCOACHABLE” and “BUMS” because they can’t handle any form of constructive criticism by coaches. Plus, Shot Clock Violation with Danny Z and Hammer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dan's been yelling about this for years! Load management is one of the dumbest concepts, and it has hurt the modern NBA’s image almost more than anything. Michael Jordan sat down with Mike Tirico and shared his insight on why load management wasn’t even a thought for the era of 80s and 90s stars. Plus, Legendary former Syracuse Head Coach Jim Boeheim joins the show to share why he wants to see the NCAA Tournament expanded and breaks down the key differences between G League and European players. Plus, his thoughts on how college basketball continues to evolve in the new era of the sport. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on "Don't@ME", Dan starts today off with a little beef. We’ve got Kendrick Perkins firing shots again! This time at Ja Morant. The ESPN “Analyst” is out here claiming he’s a big reason why Ja is a superstar in the league. And you already know Ja wasn’t going to sit quietly. Plus, Broadcasting Legend, Kevin Harlan shares his thoughts on the recent arrests of Chauncey Billups and Terry Rozier and how will the NFL and NBA’s global push change the job for broadcasters? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on "Don't@ME", 18 Innings! Game 3 of the World Series was bonkers, Shohei Ohtani gambling series faces hurdles as execs fear jeopardizing MLB relationship and Friend of the show, Craig Carton, believes it’s NECESSARY for ESPN to divest from ESPN BET “IMMEDIATELY” in the wake of the Terry Rozier point shaving scandal that has ROCKED the NBA landscape! Plus, OutKick National College Sports Reporter, Trey Wallace on how the LSU situation deteriorate so quickly, Michigan and Sherrone Moore just pulled their NCAA appeals in the sign-stealing case. What does that timing tell you about their MO and is Steve Sarkisian going to the NFL? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on "Don't@ME", The NBA is a rudderless ship under Commissioner Adam Silver! This isn’t business as usual. And now we see a huge FBI investigation involving a sitting head coach, a player, former players involved in alleged gambling rings and prop-bet manipulation and LSU fires Brian Kelly after shocking weekend in Baton Rouge. Plus, Former Caporegime of NY Colombo Crime Family, Michael Franzese joins Dan to share his thoughts on the recent NBA investigation involving mafia-backed poker and sports-betting schemes, and walks us through how a criminal organisation might build such a scheme from the ground up. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on "Don't@ME", Stephen A. points a finger at Trump for NBA gambling scandal and Woody Johnson shreds Justin Fields at NFL owners meeting. Plus, Art Schlichter on his fall from football and the cost of gambling. 3x Super Bowl Champion, Randy Cross joins Dan to discuss the UCLA's chances against the Hoosiers and thoughts on the NBA gambling story. And Friday's edition of Shot Clock Violation with Danny Z and Hammer and Screencaps recap with Joe Kinsey. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on "Don't@ME", Portland Trail Blazers HEAD COACH Chauncey Billups and NBA player Terry Rozier have been ARRESTED by the FBI for their participation in an illegal gambling ring and the NCAA approved a rule change permitting athletes and athletic department staff to wager on professional sports. Plus, OutKick National College Sports Reporter, Trey Wallace on the NCAA approving a rule change permitting athletes and athletic department staff to wager on professional sports starting Nov. 1 and will Lane Kiffin be the Ole Miss head coach next season? And 5x First Team All-Pro, Steve Tasker shares his thoughts on the state of the AFC East and how far will the NFL push for more International Games? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on "Don't@ME", McAfee talking about the old white guys at ESPN hating him, the dreaded "Vot of Confidence" to save Auburn HC Hugh Freeze and Plus, College Football Hall of Fame Coach, Coach LouHoltz shares his thoughts on who's the best team in the Big Ten & country right now Ohio St or Indiana and is this a one and done season for Bill Belichck at UNC? And Co-Host “First Things First”, Chris Broussard joins Dan to discuss Daniel Jones for MVP?? and will the Ravens figure it out this season? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on "Don't@ME", Stephen A. shreds LeBron, Sean Payton takes jab at NYG backup QB Russell and the Kamala book tour continues. Plus, CBS Sports NFL Analyst, Charles Davis on Cam Ward continuing to struggle with the Titans and how Titans organization ensure they give him the help he needs across the board and how have the 49ers continued to win at this level despite all their injuries? And 2x NBA Champion and Lakers broadcaster, Mychal Thompson on what to expect with Luka this year given the full offseason with the Lakers and what impact do you see this year’s #1 pick Cooper Flagg having for the Mavs? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Paul Finebaum Melts Down Over Curt Cignetti’s New Massive Indiana Contract + Dan Zaksheske, Jason Hammer, Joe Kinsey, & Terann Hilow | Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Barkley GOES OFF on NCAA: Letting Athletes Bet Is INSANE + Armando Salguero & Tim Brando join the show! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Stephen A. Smith UNDER ASSAULT Over Jasmine Crockett Criticism + Bobby Carpenter & Todd McShay join the show! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Paul Finebaum Takes Shots at Curt Cignetti: Indiana Fans FIRE BACK! + Jay Gruden & Jonathan Hutton join the show! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nick Saban Throws Shade: Big Ten’s Money Game Is Killing the SEC + Trey Wallace & Dan Z joins the show! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dan is joined by John Calipari to discuss the future of MBB in the era on NIL and thoughts on the upcoming season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on "Don't@ME", Free Shedeur Sanders, James Franklin HOT SEAT, TSWIFT Super Bowl show, WNBA to OnlyFans model. Plus, OutKick Senior NFL Writer, Armando Salguero shares his thoughts on the Browns trading Joe Flacco to the Bengals, Jonathan Gannon fined $100K for sideline interaction with Emari Demarcado and is it time stick a fork in the Ravens season? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on "Don't@ME", Cardinals epic collapse, ESPN's Finebaum ban, Belichick UNC drama and Jerry Jones flips off fans. Plus, Host “The Michele Tafoya Podcast”, Michele Tafoya joins Dan to discuss Finebaum potentially running for Senate / ESPN pulling him from ESPN shows after interview with Clay and thoughts on the anniversary of the October 7th attacks - IS MICHELE GOING TO RUN FOR ANY OFFICE??? And US Israel Education Association Chairman, Coach Bruce Pearl shares his thoughts on stepping down as Auburn Head Coach and his son Steven being named head coach and if it hurt to hear Mike Wilbon, a Bruce knows well, label him as divisive in the wake of stepping down as HC at Auburn. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices