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Episodes

The Big Ten (8/11)

August 11, 2011

Ty and Dan talk with Stewart Mandel from SI.com about expectations for Ohio State, Wisconsin’s unfamiliar role as favorite, Penn State’s quarterback questions, the addition of Nebraska, and other Big Ten topics.

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Click Chorus: Aug 11, 2011

August 11, 2011

Today’s Chorus is brought to you by SUNY-Buffalo graduate and film mogul Harvey Weinstein. A little birdie told me that The Weinstein Company is interested in optioning The Solid Verbal story. That little birdie? Me. ***** • The NCAA isn’t done with Ohio State. Or are they? No, they’re not. • Your monthly Texas A&M-to-the-SEC [...]

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Click Chorus: Aug 4, 2011

August 4, 2011

Today’s Chorus is brought to you by Daniel Tosh, UCF graduate, and possible Knight-Knight fan. Doing O’Leary proud! ***** • Top HS QB prospect Jameis Winston picked Florida State yesterday, though he’s expected to also be taken high in next year’s baseball draft. Wouldn’t wish his problems on my worst enemy. (video) • The Humanitarian [...]

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Click Chorus: Aug 1, 2011

August 1, 2011

Today’s Chorus is brought to you by the always-dreamy Harry Hamlin, Yale graduate. Excuse me, after last night, it’s Big Dog, Yale graduate (NSFW language). ***** • CBS’s Brett McMurphy talks with paralyzed Rutgers player Eric LeGrand about kickoffs. • Nebraska QB signee Bubba Starling is still figuring out if he wants to take $7.5 million [...]

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Click Chorus: July 6, 2011

July 6, 2011

Today’s Chorus is brought to you by Regis Philbin, who apparently attended and graduated from Notre Dame. Who knew? ***** • If you’re the last person who hasn’t read it, here’s Yahoo!’s Will Lyles/Oregon story. • CBS’s Bryan Fischer ponders independence and major football programs. • The body of Purdue RB Sean Matti was found [...]

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Click Chorus: May 17, 2011

May 17, 2011

Today’s Chorus is brought to you once again by NC State alumnus Zach Galafianakis, star of Between Two Ferns and other things that may come out soon. ***** • Ole Miss dismissed DE Delvin Jones and LB Clarence Jackson after they were arrested for public drunkenness. It was not the first trouble either had been in. [...]

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Click Chorus: May 2, 2011

May 2, 2011

Today’s Chorus is brought to you by proud Queens University (Belfast) alumnus Liam Neeson, who would’ve completely yesterday’s Pakistan mission long ago if given the chance. You can’t convince me that he’s not just playing a character in “Taken.” A very specific set of skills! ***** • Osama bin Laden is DONE. Yahoo!!!!!’s Dr. Saturday [...]

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Click Chorus: Apr. 28, 2011

April 28, 2011

Today’s Chorus is brought to you by Kristen Wiig, who stars in “Bridesmaids,” her comedy debut. After so many years on SNL, it’s clear she was ready for a change in genre. ***** • The Wall Street Journal breaks down the success of first round NFL Draft picks. It all makes so much sense. • [...]

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Click Chorus: Apr. 11, 2011

April 11, 2011

Today’s Chorus is brought to you by NYU alumnus and brief Social Network actress Rooney Mara, one of the more eligible ladies anyone will come across. And by that I mean STRAIGHT. CASH. HOMEY. ***** • Notre Dame WR Michael Floyd remains suspended from the team (pending unknown Chip/Brian Kellyian hurdles), but will be allowed [...]

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Click Chorus: Mar. 29, 2011

March 29, 2011

Today’s Chorus is brought to you by Pat Sajak, Columbia College (Chicago) alumnus. I condsidered using him alongside Trebek in last week’s video, but there’s just too much damn clapping and crazy sounds behind his voice. Gotta keep it clean, Wheel. ***** • Touted UCF QB signee DaMarcus Smith asked for his release just a [...]

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