Dan torches ESPN analyst Monica McNutt after she took aim at Caitlin Clark on The Pivot podcast, moving the goalposts and demanding the Indiana Fever superstar constantly answer for toxic fan behavior. Despite Clark repeatedly condemning racism and online harassment, McNutt claims it still isn't enough, even offering patronizing "grace" because Clark is from the Midwest. Dan Dakich exposes the media double standard and explains why fans are sick of bad-faith narratives hijacking women's basketball. 
Plus, ESPN College Football Analyst Tom Luginbill joins Dan to break down the seismic storylines shaking up college football this week.
The $50M Question in Tallahassee: Was pulling the plug on Mike Norvell the right call despite Florida State facing a massive buyout and mounting budget concerns? 
Do-or-Die in South Bend: Miami heads to Notre Dame for a clash with massive postseason stakes. Is the ACC a One-Bid League? And UCLA sits at 8-0 atop the Big Ten standings. Tom breaks down whether the Bruins are truly the best team in the conference or if a reality check is waiting on the horizon.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

Caitlin Clark SLAMMED By Ryan Clark & Monica McNutt For WNBA Fan Behavior + FSU’s $50M Dilemma, Notre Dame on the Brink & Big Ten Chaos with Tom Luginbill

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The pressure cooker in Tallahassee has officially exploded: FSU has fired head coach Mike Norvell, cutting him a staggering $50.3 million buyout check just to walk away from the program. Before the axe fell, a plane flew over Doak Campbell Stadium pulling a banner demanding the school fire Norvell—and Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney went completely scorched earth on the fans responsible. Swinney blasted the stunt as "embarrassing," "disrespectful," and "shameful," reminding everyone that Norvell is a husband and father, before mocking the boosters for not even spelling his name right on the sign. But moral victories don't save jobs in modern college athletics. Dan Dakich explains why being a fired college football coach remains the absolute greatest gig in human history, how Florida State got trapped in financial paralysis, and why the sport's runaway contract madness has completely detached from reality. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

Mike Norvell FIRED by Florida State as Clemson’s Dabo Swinney’s PLEA Falls on Deaf Ears

Sophie Cunningham, Charles Barkley, LeBron James, and the WNBA spark Don't @ Me with Dan Dakich! Dan reacts to Sophie Cunningham once again proving she is the only athlete in the league who actually understands everyday Americans. Sitting down with Theo Von on This Past Weekend, Cunningham avoided corporate word salad and boldly explained why she is proud to be an American while rejecting teams that walk off the floor to avoid the US national anthem. Meanwhile, NBA icon Charles Barkley completely unloaded on LeBron James during SiriusXM’s NBA Radio with Justin Termine after LeBron was caught disrespecting the anthem by fooling around and practicing a golf swing. Dan Dakich explains why the national anthem is not a venue for self-indulgent stunts, reminds highly paid athletes to show respect to the military veterans who protect the freedom allowing them to play a child’s game for millions, and asks the ultimate question: would LeBron James ever dare disrespect the national anthem in China?Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

Sophie Cunningham Stands TALL & PROUD as WNBA Anthem Snubs Spark Backlash

Everything that went off the rails this week, curated in one place. Dan goes in on Deion Sanders’ mess in Boulder, the front-office purge by the Indiana Fever, and the messy turmoil brewing at the Worldwide Leader. Can Arch and Texas actually claw their way into the College Football Playoff? Fox analyst Daryl "Moose" Johnston weighs in on terrible officiating, whether the Cowboys and Bears are real contenders, and what's broken with the Chargers. Finally, Dan gives out "The DAM Awards of the week".Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

Weekly Unfiltered: Colorado Meltdowns, ESPN Chaos & Moose Johnston Unfiltered

The WNBA was supposed to celebrate unprecedented growth, but instead squandered its biggest cultural moment on blatant incompetence, culture-war drama, player-safety failures, and relentless fan vilification. Now, with Commissioner Cathy Engelbert being shown the door, Dan Dakich reviews the wildest controversies of a completely dysfunctional season. From Caitlin Clark taking uncalled shots to the throat and Sophie Cunningham getting smeared for defending women's sports, to A’ja Wilson confronting fans and Sandy Brondello getting suspended over her Angel Reese "protected species" remark, the league couldn't get out of its own way. Top it all off with an eligibility showdown with Enes Kanter Freedom and a potential Finals-clinching game buried at 12:30 p.m. on a Thursday afternoon, and Dan explains why the WNBA proved it still isn't ready for prime time.
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The WNBA's DRAMA-FILLED Season Comes To A CRASHING End +

Deion Sanders, Julian Lewis, and the Colorado Buffaloes take center stage on Don't @ Me with Dan Dakich! Dan Dakich shreds the latest Deion dumpster fire in Boulder after Sanders' personal videographer and mouthpiece, Christopher "Uncle Neely," revealed that Coach Prime has been offering $50,000 cash to media critics to stop saying his name for a full year. Dan pulls zero punches breaking down the total lack of accountability, the sideline excuses, and the real state of Deion Sanders' tenure in Boulder as the hype train officially runs off the tracks. 
Plus, Trey joins Dan for a deep dive into this weekends college football slate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

Deion Sanders CRUSHED Over Allegations Of PAYING OFF Media Critics + Trey Wallace

Dan exposes the civil war erupting behind the scenes at the "Worldwide Leader in Sports" as one of television’s longest-running broadcast partnerships completely implodes—and wild rumors swirl about Pat McAfee and the future of the Monday Night Football booth. Dan breaks down the corporate backstabbing, massive television egos, and ESPN's looming Super Bowl broadcast disaster. 
Three-time Super Bowl champion and FOX NFL lead analyst Daryl “Moose” Johnston joins Dan to break down a wild turning point in the NFC East race. Following Dallas’ statement primetime victory, can the Cowboys actually ride this momentum to a division title, or are chronic defensive holes and offensive lapses going to derail them when January arrives? Moose pulls back the curtain on the Valley Ranch/Star mentality, examining what Jerry Jones will do if Dallas falls short of postseason football—and whether the core problem lies in scheme, personnel, or front-office philosophy.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

Troy Aikman & Joe Buck Nearly FIGHT As Pat McAfee Lingers Over Monday Night Football Role + Dallas Contenders? Daryl “Moose” Johnston Breaks It Down

Troy Aikman & Joe Buck Nearly FIGHT As Pat McAfee Lingers Over Monday Night Football Role. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

Preview: Troy Aikman & Joe Buck Nearly FIGHT

Dan reacts to the seismic shakeup in Indianapolis after the Fever cleaned house, parting ways with both team president Kelly Krauskopf and general manager Amber Cox on the exact same day. When an organization loses its top two basketball executives simultaneously, that isn't some minor offseason adjustment—that’s a full-blown front-office explosion. 
Plus, Alert the sportsbooks and alert Wall Street: the golden goose has flown the coop. Dan officially announces his retirement from donating weekly stipends to Las Vegas via hopeless 12-leg same-game parlays.

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Indiana Fever CLEAN HOUSE After Early WNBA Playoff Exit + Dan’s Last Bad Beat: Quitting Sports Betting Cold Turkey

Steve Sarkisian, Arch Manning, and ESPN take center stage on today's episode! Dan shreds Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian for deflecting blame for Arch Manning's struggles onto ESPN and the sports media instead of looking in the mirror. But Dan isn't buying the deflection. Following back-to-back losses to Oklahoma and Florida, Sarkisian is scrambling to protect his quarterback and make excuses for an offense that has completely stalled. 
 
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ESPN BROKE Arch Manning? Steve Sarkisian LASHES Out At Media Coverage Of Texas QB

Jordan Elliott, Robert Saleh, and the Tennessee Titans dominate the headlines on today’s Don't @ Me with Dan Dakich! Dan breaks down the alarming incident in Nashville where defensive tackle Jordan Elliott retrieved a firearm from his car after a practice field fight with teammate JC Latham, leading to his immediate release. But while the Titans cut ties, head coach Robert Saleh shocked the sports world by defending Elliott’s character and encouraging other NFL teams to hire him. Dan tackles the razor-thin line between holding athletes accountable for dangerous behavior and supporting them at rock bottom.
Plus, OutKick Senior NFL Writer Armando Salguero joins Dan Dakich to break down a wild week across the NFL filled with sideline fallout, executive firings, and broadcasting friction.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

Titans' Robert Saleh DEFENDS Jordan Elliot After GUN Incident + NFL Firestorms, Hot Seats, and Booth Drama with Armando Salguero

It’s the best of the week, unfiltered and completely uncensored! Dan rolls through the biggest stories, best debates, and top guest appearances from across the sports landscape.
First, we head down to Austin to ask the heavy questions: Are we witnessing the final season of the Steve Sarkisian era at Texas, and is it officially time to pull the plug on the Arch Manning experiment? Plus, why does accountability in collegiate sports always land on the coaches while the players seem to get a free pass?
Next, we lay down the cold, hard facts in our weekly Stock Up, Stock Down segment, taking a look at who's rising and who's falling around the league.
Then, OutKick’s Sr. College Sports Reporter Trey Wallace drops in to tackle a slate of burning college football questions:Is Sarkisian truly on his way out at Texas? What should we make of all the wild parity across college football this season, does a two-loss Notre Dame team actually have a path into the College Football Playoff and is Jeremiah Smith an absolute lock for the Heisman Trophy?
Finally, Dan wraps things up by giving his raw, unfiltered take on WNBA players walking off the court during the playing of the national anthem.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

Weekly Unfiltered: Philly and Austin Hot Seats, Heisman Locks, and National Anthem Walks

Enes Kanter Freedom, Royce White, Cathy Engelbert, and the WNBA spark a massive eligibility debate! On today's episode of Don't @ Me with Dan Dakich, Dan reacts to the breaking news that the WNBA suddenly knows the difference between men and women—at least when it comes to blocking two former NBA players from entering the draft. 
Plus, Dan sits down with U.S. Representative Marlin Stutzman (IN) to dissect the ongoing debate around the WNBA’s player eligibility standards. 
Then, 3x Super Bowl Champion and UCLA alumnus Randy Cross joins the show to talk college football. Cross shares his perspective on new head coach Bob Chesney’s first year with the Bruins, highlighting the physical and competitive identity Chesney is establishing. Plus, they explore how satisfying it is for the Bruin faithful to see UCLA looking like the superior football program compared to crosstown rival USC, despite Chesney being in Year 1 while Lincoln Riley enters Year 5.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

WNBA Suddenly Knows What a Woman Is! Former NBA Player Enes Kanter Freedom Ruled INELIGIBLE +WNBA Eligibility Standards with Rep Marlin Stutzman & Randy Cross on UCLA's New Identity

Urban Meyer, Ohio State, Arch Manning, and Michigan take center stage on today's episode of Don't @ Me with Dan Dakich! Three-time national championship head coach Urban Meyer joins Dan Dakich for an exclusive, wide-ranging college football interview breaking down the biggest storylines across the country. Urban breaks down the massive fallout from Ohio State quarterback Julian Sayin's injury and what it means for Ryan Day's championship hopes in Columbus. From there, Meyer evaluates whether Michigan can salvage five-star quarterback Bryce Underwood amidst offensive struggles, before examining Bob Chesney’s surprisingly dominant UCLA Bruins. Urban also offers his candid assessment of what is going wrong with Steve Sarkisian, Arch Manning, and Texas football, evaluates the true strength of the Big Ten conference, and shares his thoughts on the direction of the Florida Gators under head coach Jon Sumrall. Plus, Dan recounts his own stories from his time in Athens, Georgia.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

Michigan Has FAILED Bryce Underwood?! Legendary College Football Coach Urban Meyer Weighs In

Steve Sarkisian, Arch Manning, Texas Longhorns, and Paul Finebaum take center stage on today's episode! Dan asks the question nobody in Austin wants to admit: are we officially watching Steve Sarkisian’s final season as head coach at Texas? ESPN's Paul Finebaum has finally had enough of Steve Sarkisian's arrogance. When you boast the most expensive roster in college football and turn around to lose back-to-back games to Oklahoma and Florida, that hot seat goes from warm to scorching. Dan breaks down the disaster in Austin, Finebaum’s verbal beatdown of Sarkisian, and the harsh new reality of college football: the transfer portal and NIL have created unprecedented parity where powerhouse programs can no longer stack endless depth. If you can't coach the talent you bought, you get exposed. 
Plus,Dan is joined by OutKick college football insider Trey Wallace to break down an absolute blockbuster weekend of college football. The guys recap the wild upsets and unexpected drama that shook up the top rankings across the country. Plus, they dive into the scorching hot-seat question out of Austin: After another costly, sluggish performance on offense, is it time for Steve Sarkisian and the Texas Longhorns to bench Arch Manning? Trey shares his boots-on-the-ground perspective on team morale, coaching decisions, and whether a quarterback change is actually on the table.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

Steve Sarkisian & Texas In TURMOIL As Arch Manning Experiment BACKFIRES! + College Football Chaos: Trey Wallace on Weekend Upsets & Should Texas Bench Arch Manning?

Dan Le Batard, Patrick Mahomes, and the Protect College Sports Act collide on today's episode of Don't @ Me! Dan shreds sports media’s biggest gasbag, Dan Le Batard, after his bizarre meltdown demanding Kansas City Chiefs superstar quarterback Patrick Mahomes publicly oppose the Protect College Sports Act. In a laughable rant, "Little Dan" took direct aim at Mahomes, barking at him to "get your helmet out of your ass" and demanding he step up to lead like Tom Brady or Drew Brees. But what is Le Batard really furious about? Athletes simply aren't cosplaying as woke social justice warriors anymore. Le Batard ripped modern NFL players for refusing to be activists, mourning the days when athletes were pressured into parroting media talking points. 
 
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Patrick Mahomes SLAMMED By Dan Le Batard Over Lack Of NFL Activism

In this episode, Dan and Craig sit down for their weekly uncensored, no-holds-barred crossover. Together, they tackle the wildest storylines across football and baseball: Clock Management Catastrophes: Why do multi-million-dollar head coaches consistently freeze when the game clock hits the two-minute mark? Dan and Craig rip into the baffling late-game coaching decisions costing teams victories. The Jameis Winston Experience: Are we all-in on the Giants QB roller coaster? The Dodgers’ Ohtani Problem: With Shohei Ohtani mired in a postseason slump while dealing with nagging injuries, do the Dodgers have a genuine superstar dilemma on their hands? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

Who Unmuted These Two? Clock Meltdowns, Jameis Fever, and Ohtani’s Slump with Craig Carton & Dan Dakich

It’s the best of the week, unfiltered and completely uncensored. Dan rolls through the biggest stories, best debates, and top guest appearances from across sports.
First, Dan breaks down how Indiana’s Curt Cignetti has completely broken modern college football. In the transfer portal and NIL era, the "rebuilding year" is dead—you either win right now or get left behind. Dan jumps into the YouTube comment section to address why fans are already calling Cignetti an all-time great coach.
Next, Rob Friedman (the "Pitching Ninja") stops by to break down the MLB postseason. Rob reveals the most impressive thing about the Milwaukee Brewers, explains why the ABS challenge system is the best addition to baseball in decades, and locks in his World Series prediction.
Then, PFF draft analyst Mike Renner joins the show to dissect the NFL Draft board, diving into Arch Manning’s stock at #1 overall and what the Tennessee Titans should do with the top pick.
Finally, ESPN’s Elle Duncan doesn't hold back on the state of WNBA discourse—explaining why certain Caitlin Clark and Sophie Cunningham fans need to be permanently banished from the fandom.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

Weekly Unfiltered: Cignetti Broke CFB, Pitching Ninja, & Arch Manning's Draft Stock

Elle Duncan, Sophie Cunningham, Caitlin Clark, and the WNBA culture war take center stage on today's episode of Don't @ Me! Dan shreds sports anchor <a href="https://youtu.be/J26_DNuRxEM(?t=2m37s)">Elle Duncan after she claimed covering the WNBA has become "toxic as hell" and declared it is "open season" to dunk on Black women. </a>
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Whenever anyone questions the league—or when players like Sophie Cunningham dare to speak common sense and defend their teammates—the media mob immediately labels them "divisive" or "turbulent," while crying racism and sexism the moment someone pushes back. Dan breaks down why the sports media needs to look in the mirror instead of demonizing the very fans and players driving unprecedented interest in women's basketball. 
Plus, Dan sits down with PFF draft analyst Mike Renner to break down the biggest storylines dominating early college football and NFL Draft boards.
 
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Elle Duncan Wants Caitlin Clark & Sophie Cunningham Fans BANISHED From the WNBA + The Arch Manning Draft Dilemma & What Tennessee Does at #1

Curt Cignetti, Indiana Hoosiers, and College Football chaos take center stage on Don't @ Me with Dan Dakich! Dan reacts to one of the wildest, most chaotic weekends of college football in recent memory—and explains why Coach Curt Cignetti has officially ruined patience for every athletic director and booster in the country. Thanks to Cignetti turning around a dormant Indiana football program in year one, the multi-year rebuilding excuse is officially dead. If you don't flip a program immediately, your seat is already scorching hot. Dan breaks down the madness from coast to coast: Texas A&M head coach Mike Elko bizarrely picking a fight with TexAgs after squandering an expensive roster; Oklahoma stunning No. 1 Texas on a last-second field goal in the Red River Rivalry; Bob Chesney’s undefeated No. 15 UCLA Bruins marching into Eugene to dissect Oregon; and watch <a href="https://youtu.be/fgucscoCBm8(?t=6m23s)">Kentucky fans storming the field in an overtime shocker over LSU while Lane Kiffin gets escorted through the chaos.</a> Dan Dakich sounds off on wealthy boosters panicking over millions spent in NIL, proving once again that money can’t buy you heart, grit, or chemistry when the ball is kicked off.
Plus, Dan sits down with Rob Friedman, the author of Unhittable: How Technology, Mavericks, and Innovators Engineered Baseball's New Era of Pitching Dominance—better known to baseball fans worldwide as the PitchingNinja. Together, they break down the high-octane pitching dynamics taking over the postseason:Brewers' Shocking 2–0 Lead and looking across the bracket, Drew Rasmussen held Cleveland in check early before unraveling down the stretch. Rob breaks down the mechanical and analytical shifts that occur during the second and third time through an opponent's order. 
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