Steve Sarkisian, Holly Rowe, ESPN, Arch Manning, and Texas football—why are sports getting so soft? On this episode of Don't @ Me, Dan Dakich unloads on the sanitized, corporate-middle-manager state of modern college sports. Why are coaches apologizing for showing raw human emotion right after the biggest wins of their lives? Steve Sarkisian owes ESPN and reporters Laura Rutledge and Holly Rowe zero apologies, yet days later, he’s on Zoom acting like he committed a crime. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

Texas Coach Steve Sarkisian CAVES To Holly Rowe & The ESPN Bullies

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Arch Manning, Holly Rowe, Sydney Sweeney, and Novig spark media backlash! On this episode of Don't @ Me with Dan Dakich, Dan shreds the latest absurd outrage taking over sports culture. Nancy Armour and woke media critics are at it again. This time, they are going after Texas quarterback Arch Manning simply for laughing at a viral, AI-generated video of coach Steve Sarkisian slapping reporter Holly Rowe. At the same time, the mob is attacking prediction market Novig for using Hollywood star Sydney Sweeney in their latest advertisement. Dan breaks down the ridiculous outrage, exposes the massive hypocrisy in sports media regarding Title IX, and explains why it's time to start laughing back at these nutjobs.
Trey Wallace joins Dan to break down a massive week in SEC football! First, they dive into the electric atmosphere building in Oxford as Lane Kiffin and LSU return for a showdown with Ole Miss. Plus, don't sleep on the rest of the schedule—Dan and Trey explain why Mississippi State vs. South Carolina and Florida vs. Auburn are games to keep an eye on. 
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Sydney Sweeney & Arch Manning Have BROKEN Woke Sports Media + Lane Kiffin’s High-Stakes LSU Matchup & SEC Under-the-Radar Banger Games with Trey Wallace)

The ultimate unfiltered breakdown of the wild week in sports and pop culture. Dan brings together the biggest highlights, most contentious debates, and top interviews from across the show.
First, OutKick Senior NFL Writer Armando Salguero joins to dissect a wild NFL opening weekend, breaking down which early overreactions might actually be reality. Then, Dan runs through a brand-new edition of Stock Up, Stock Down, separating the week’s biggest winners from the falling frauds.
In culture news, the panel tackles the internet-breaking backlash surrounding Sydney Sweeney’s provocative new sportsbook campaign. Moving back to football, Dan analyzes which NFL and college head coaches are already feeling the heat on the hot seat, previews Lane Kiffin’s hostile homecoming as he returns to Oxford with LSU, and unpacks Arch Manning’s public apology over his viral AI video comments.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

Weekly Unfiltered: Week 1 NFL Chaos, Sydney Sweeney’s Ad Backlash, and Arch Manning’s AI Apology

Arch Manning is in the middle of a massive media firestorm after admitting he found an AI-generated video of Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian slapping sideline reporter Holly Rowe funny. The hyper-sensitive outrage machine immediately went into overdrive, but Dan is calling out the media crusade for what it really is: completely off the rails. 
Plus, Dan is joined by former Tampa Bay Buccaneers center and ProAthletesInRecovery.org founder Randy Grimes to break down Week 1 across the NFL through the lens of a former player.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

Arch Manning Laughed At ESPN's Holly Rowe & IMMEDIATELY Got Targeted By Woke Media + Week 1 Reality Check & Bucs Outlook with NFL Veteran Randy Grimes

Lane Kiffin is returning to Oxford, Mississippi, and it’s going to be absolute chaos! Dan breaks down the high-stakes, hostile homecoming as LSU prepares to walk into a wall of noise against Ole Miss. From Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry calling for military backup to Kiffin admitting there are legitimate "safety issues" awaiting him on the sideline, SEC football culture is on full display. 
And fresh off returning from Germany to cover Team USA's gold medal run at the Women’s FIBA World Cup, OutKick reporter Jackson Thompson joins Dan to break down the viral moment that took over social media. After asking Caitlin Clark if she and Angel Reese are "friends now," Clark shut it down immediately, responding, *"We’ve always been friends. Don’t try to do that."* Jackson gives an insider's look at what was happening in the media room, how Clark reacted in the moment, and his big takeaways from her refusal to let the media frame her relationship with Reese as a manufactured narrative. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

Lane Kiffin & LSU Bracing For SAFETY ISSUES In Return To Ole Miss + “Don’t Try To Do That”: Jackson Thompson on Caitlin Clark’s Viral Postgame Shut Down

Dan Dakich rips soft ESPN media crying over Texas, Ohio State, and Holly Rowe! The mainstream sports media goons are throwing a full-blown temper tantrum because Steve Sarkisian rushed through sideline duties after an epic comeback win over the #1 Buckeyes, but Dan is putting these whiny journalists in their place. Dan annihilates the media elites who care more about their precious 15-second PR soundbites than raw, unfiltered college football passion.
Plus, Dan is joined by OutKick Senior NFL Writer Armando Salguero to separate Week 1 knee-jerk reactions from long-term realities.
They dive straight into the biggest overreactions across the league—and the storylines that are genuine cause for concern. 
First, they break down Deshaun Watson’s rough showing against Jacksonville, how much longer can the Titans stick with Cam Ward if his performance doesn't elevate and they examine the Giants' big win behind Jaxson Dart—are Dart and the G-Men truly legitimate contenders, or did they simply benefit from playing a porous Dallas defense?Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

Steve Sarkisian STONEWALLS ESPN’s Holly Rowe After Texas’ MASSIVE Win vs. Ohio State + Armando Salguero Drops Week 1 Reality Checks: Deshaun Watson's Future, Cam Ward's Struggles, and Jaxson Dart's Hype

Kara Lawson is taking heat for not starting Caitlin Clark, Paige Bueckers or Angel Reese for Team USA—but Dan Dakich says the outrage is completely ridiculous. Team USA just dominated Hungary by 52 points, yet fans and media are demanding changes to a starting lineup that is clearly working. Dan explains why Lawson has every right to rely on her veteran players during the FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup. Plus, Sophie Cunningham’s podcast is returning under a new name, and Breanna Stewart delivers a refreshing message about the honor of representing the United States.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

Caitlin Clark Not Starting for Team USA Triggers RIDICULOUS Outrage

Mina Kimes says the Dianna Russini–Mike Vrabel scandal has created a negative narrative for women in sports media. Dan strongly disagrees and argues that the controversy is being used to push a broader victimhood narrative. 
Plus, Dan is joined by OutKick National College Sports Reporter Trey Wallace to break down two of the biggest storylines sending shockwaves through college football. First, Trey dives into the explosive legal and political feud between LSU, Lane Kiffin, and Greg Sankey’s SEC office. Did the Tigers officially bend the knee to the conference by leaving former NFL roster cuts off their 105-man list, or is this just a temporary truce? T Then, Trey sets the scene from Austin ahead of the massive Texas–Ohio State showdown. After a rough outing against the Buckeyes a year ago, what does Arch Manning need to prove on the national stage to silence the skeptics, justify the Heisman hype, and deliver a statement win for the Longhorns on home turf? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

Dan Dakich FIRES BACK as Mina Kimes Plays Victim Over Vrabel-Russini Scandal + SEC vs. LSU Standoff & Arch Manning's Redemption Run in Austin with Trey Wallace

Catch up on the absolute best moments from this week with Dan! From deep-dive college football breakdowns to major shakeups across professional sports, this episode covers the biggest stories making waves—and causing heated debates in our comment section.
In this episode, Dan breaks down:
Urban Meyer’s College Football Breakdown: Legendary coach Urban Meyer joins to give his unfiltered take on Michigan’s QB situation, the latest NCAA rule changes altering game strategy, and where college football is headed next.
Cathy Engelbert Resigns as WNBA Commissioner: A deep dive into the major leadership shakeup in the WNBA. Why Cathy Engelbert is stepping down, what this means for the league's rapid growth and financial future, and where the WNBA goes from here.
Jake Butt on Michigan’s Last-Second Thriller: Former Michigan tight end and All-American Jake Butt drops in to analyze the wild, controversial last-second win over Western Michigan. He shares what it takes to execute in high-stakes moments and gives an insider perspective on Michigan's game-ending sequence.
Reading YouTube Comments: Dan dives straight into the YouTube comment section to answer your hot takes, wild theories, and most requested questions from the audience.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

Weekly Unfiltered: Urban Meyer on Michigan's QB, Cathy Engelbert Resigns & Jake Butt Breaks Down Michigan's Wild Finish

Urban Meyer joins Dan to break down the biggest storylines in college football, including Michigan’s controversial win over Western Michigan, Bryce Underwood’s rough start, Kyle Whittingham’s challenge at Michigan, and Oklahoma’s chances against the Wolverines.
Plus, Urban gives his honest thoughts on the SEC’s legal fight with LSU, Lane Kiffin, the future of college football, the Save College Sports Act, Indiana’s rise, Dabo Swinney and Clemson.
And Dan sits down with Maine State Representative Laurel Libby (R-Minot/Auburn), founder and Executive Director of the political action group Lead Maine. Rep. Libby breaks down her mission to "educate, equip, and empower Mainers to speak up and take action," detailing grassroots efforts to restore fairness and safeguard women's sports at the state level.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

Urban Meyer BLASTS Michigan: “Western Michigan Won That Game” + Grassroots Power, Protecting Women’s Sports, and the Future of the WNBA with Rep. Laurel Libby

WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert is "retiring" at the conclusion of the calendar year, and Dan is calling it exactly what it is. On this explosive episode of Don't At Me, Dan breaks down why he believes Engelbert will go down as one of the worst commissioners in sports history.
Did the refs get it right, or did Michigan get handed a free lifeline?
Plus, Big Ten Network analyst and former Michigan All-American tight end Jake Butt joins Dan to break down the most controversial clock-management call of the weekend. Then, Jake breaks down Michigan's offensive struggles step-by-step: Is it quarterback play, play-calling, line execution, or a critical lack of explosive playmakers?Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

Cathy Engelbert "RETIRES" As WNBA Commissioner After BOTCHING Caitlin Clark's Arrival + Controversial Clock Operations & Michigan's Offensive Diagnosis with Jake Butt

This week on The Best of Don't@Me, Dan and Trey Wallace tackles the ultimate SEC toxic relationship: LSU against the rest of the conference. Plus, Dan digs into the sports media’s hypocrisy—why the loones in sports media crushed Jaxson Dart for introducing the President and no one says boo about the assault charges aganist Josh Jacobs? Later, we run through the weekly Stock Up / Stock Down segment (spoiler: hot takes are up, cold logic is way down). Finally, CFB analyst Tom Luginbill drops by to decipher the chaotic Heisman race and explain why your favorite quarterback probably isn't winning it.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

Weekly Unfiltered: LSU vs. Everyone, Double-Standard Media, and Tom Luginbill's Heisman Vibe Check

Dan gives his unfiltered take on Ryan Clark, Elle Duncan, ESPN, and Netflix, breaking down why the streaming giant’s latest moves mimic the exact brand-destroying playbook that tanked legacy sports media. Is Netflix speedrunning its way into becoming ESPN 2.0? On this episode of Dan examines the platform's strategy and what it means for everyday sports fans.
 
 
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Is Netflix Speedrunning into ESPN 2.0?

Dan exposes the glaring double standard in modern sports coverage. When New York Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart introduced President Donald Trump at a rally, media figures like Jemele Hill, Bomani Jones, and Dan Le Batard rushed to blast him on air. Yet, as Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs faced domestic abuse allegations and subsequent charges, those same critics offered deafening silence. 
Plus, Dan brings on OutKick’s Trey Wallace to untangle the standard-issue chaos surrounding Lane Kiffin’s first offseason in Baton Rouge and they tackle Ross Dellenger's explosive report that rival SEC executives are threatening boycotts, probation, and lawsuits over LSU signing former pro players. Are conference rivals ready to push the nuclear option, or is this just elite-level SEC posturing before kickoff? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

NFL Media Runs COVER For Josh Jacobs After BASHING Jaxson Dart + Lane’s Portal Pro League (Plus: Will the SEC Actually Kick LSU Out of the Conference?)

Dan CRUSHES WNBA player Natasha Cloud as she speaks out for the first time following her explosive courtside altercation with Enes Kanter Freedom during the Chicago Sky/Indiana Fever game. Dan exposes the controversy, the owner's ban, and the blatant double standards taking over the WNBA.
Dan sits down with ESPN CFB Analyst Tom Luginbill to decipher a wild Week Zero! First, they dive into Bill Belichick and UNC’s rainy, gritty 15-10 revenge win over TCU in Dublin. Is Coach Bill’s tar-heeled defense for real, or was that just a pint of Guinness-fueled luck that’s bound to wear off by Week 3? Plus, Tom breaks down the bizarre modern phenomenon of former NFL vets returning to college. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

WNBA's Biggest HEADACHE Natasha Cloud Defends Chicago Sky Owner's Decision To BAN Enes Kanter + Irish Luck or Belichick Magic? (Plus: Why 28-Year-Old "Freshmen" are Ruining the Dorm Experience)

South Carolina head coach Shane Beamer joins Dan for a wide-ranging breakdown of the shifting college football landscape. Coach Beamer weighs in on the new SEC and Big Ten regulations regarding players returning from the NFL draft process, the sheer intensity of competing in the SEC, and what to expect from star quarterback LaNorris Sellers. Plus, Beamer pulls back the curtain on life as a coach's son—including the hilarious, unsolicited post-game feedback he still gets straight from his parents' text messages.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

Shane Beamer on CFB's NFL Rule Shakeup, LaNorris Sellers & Texts From Mom

Having coached at both the collegiate level and in the pros, Nebraska head coach Matt Rhule brings a unique perspective to the latest recruiting shakeup. Coach Rhule joins Dan to break down the Big Ten and SEC's decision to ban the recruitment of players who previously committed to the NFL, sharing what jumps out to him first in a landscape where player freedom, competitive balance, and moving rulebooks constantly collide. Plus, Coach Rhule chats about the unique reality of leading the Cornhuskers—where 90,000 "co-head coaches" offer unsolicited play calls at the grocery store—and weighs in on the ultimate old school recruiting debate: is a heavily-loaded bagel considered a quick snack or a full-blown meal?Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

Matt Rhule: College Football's Rules Chaos, Bagel Debates & Coaching at Nebraska

Dan calls out the massive corporate meltdown over Good Good Golf’s controversial Callaway ad as cancel culture has officially hit the golf world. While the commercial definitely missed the mark, the ridiculous backlash has gotten completely out of hand. Callaway severing ties, retailers stripping merchandise, and PGA Tour leadership panicking is absolute absurdity—Dan exposes the corporate hypocrisy and the unnecessary outrage.
Plus, Having coached at both the collegiate level and in the pros, Nebraska head coach Matt Rhule brings a unique perspective to the latest recruitment landscape shaking up the sport. Coach Rhule breaks down the Big Ten and SEC's decision to ban the recruitment of players who previously committed to the NFL, sharing what jumps out to him first in a landscape where player freedom, competitive balance, and moving rulebooks constantly collide.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

Good Good Golf & Callaway Trigger INSANE Backlash As Cancel Culture Returns + Matt Rhule on the SEC/Big Ten NFL Ban & The Wild West of College Recruiting

Dan breaks down the Chicago Sky's controversial decision to ban Enes Kanter Freedom from Wintrust Arena following an altercation with Natasha Cloud. He exposes double standards and flaws in Sky owner Michael Alter's rationale, noting Alter compared stepping toward the court to shooting a gun while admitting he didn't even know if Freedom touched the floor.
Plus, South Carolina head coach Shane Beamer joins the show to weigh in on the wildest week in college football recruiting. We get his take on the SEC and Big Ten officially outlawing the recruitment of players who previously committed to the NFL, and whether he was surprised by LSU abstaining from the vote while Lane Kiffin aggressively target former pros under new legal injunctions. As a coach's son who grew up around the sport, Coach Beamer breaks down if the portal, NIL, and constant roster re-recruiting have altered the game beyond recognition.
 
 
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Enes Kanter Deemed A THREAT As WNBA Owner BANS Him From Chicago Sky Games + Shane Beamer on the SEC/Big Ten NFL Ban & College Football's Rapid Shift

It’s the Best of the Week, and Dan breaks down the wild headlines, heated debates, and massive moves shaking up the sports world.
First, Dan dives into the courtside drama between Natasha Cloud and Enes Kanter Freedom. 
Will Cain drops by to debate whether Kanter overstepped with his WNBA draft stunt, while Royce White joins to discuss Kanter’s actions, the intentional testing of league loopholes, and why the WNBA faces such a hard time defining biological sex and gender identity within its governance. 
Then, we pivot to the college gridiron where the SEC and Big Ten issued ground-shaking statements, effectively slamming the door on former pro players returning to college football. Super Bowl champion Shaun Alexander weighs in on whether NFL players trying to head back to CFB is a symptom of NIL run amok or an inevitable product of the legal system. 
Plus, we round out the week with a fresh edition of Stock Up / Stock Down and hit the biggest headlines across the landscape!Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

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