Dan on the Defense, Bob Costas & Jason Whitlock, & More

　
Whispering Buy Now
Clever marketing of the DP gear by running clips from the day Seton was mocking Dan by wearing different items after being scolded for not wearing DP gear to work when he was told to. Whoever’s idea this was for marketing product with humor and not hitting us over the head with "buy this item now" flashing at us over and over again like a Christmas commercial, thank you. By the way, if you put save10 in the promo box at check out you get 10% off your merchandise purchase. Just thought you should know.

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All I Want For Playing Is….
What do you give the football student athlete who’s playing in a bowl game? Apparently it’s a Helen of Troy Hair dryer, a belt buckle, and a lapel pin. Paulie offered up info on bowl game gift bags thanks to a Sports Business Daily report. For the full list including date, time, location and TV station for the bowls and the full article of what all of the swag means visit:


http://www.sportsbusinessdaily.com/Journal/Issues/2012/12/03/In-Depth/Bowl-gifts.aspx

Hottest Item of 19 different bowl games
Fossil watches

When Bold Predictions Go Bad
An I team investigation today from a prediction that was made in March of this year by McLovin during an ATG segment. He stated that the Denver Broncos with Peyton Manning would not make the play-offs and that if they did, he would gracefully move aside for a beautiful woman to sit in his seat. Well, McLovin, time to pay up. Instead of a beautiful female filling his seat, he’ll either have to get a crew cut or play the "to be made" wheel of punishment. Punishment to be determined on Thursday with execution on Friday. Of course McLovin wouldn’t commit to which direction he was going to go with his punishment because he had to talk to Dan after the show about it. Excuse me sir, my wineglass needs to be filled.

Time And Clarity
What was missing from Bob Costas’ commentary during half time on FNIA? Time and clarity. What was also missing for the audience was an understanding of what he was given to work with. He and the rest of the half time team, Dan, Tony and Rodney, were given direction as to who was covering what angles during the half time show of the Kansas City tragedy. From listening to a better explanation of what was going on behind the scenes I better understand why Costas said what he said and how he said it. Yes, he believes in what he said and isn’t backing down in that. How he said it in the short amount of time he was given, he does wish could have been different so he could have spoken more clearly or have been able to clarify the statements he had said. He broke his own rule by not saving this touch topic for a time and a place where he had the proper amount of time to present the position the way he would have liked. He was put in a tough spot and by paraphrasing the words of Jason Whitlock on gun control, it was a heavier statement than what was expected in a format of a halftime segment. Be careful of your criticism until you walk a mile in their shoes.

For those confused, these are not
the guns Whitlock said needed to be controlled

Dan On The Defense
You need to be careful what you wish for being in the public eye and living in a live, glass house for 3 hours a day, 5 days a week and that’s what Dan does, or tries to do. Does he get attacked for what he says or some of the guests he has on? Yes. When you twist Dan’s words, watch out. He will fight back. Would he change the format of what he says or who he has on the show? Highly doubtful. He doesn’t have only sports figures on and the sports figures or other genres are not limited to speaking on only what they are directly connected. If that were the case, the audience wouldn’t be able to call in because they didn’t play the game that they want to comment on. Because you do not share the same opinion of someone does not mean that you can’t respect that person or their right to own their opinion. This was the case with the Bob Costas booking. The show had on a relevant, interesting person speaking on a current topic. This is what the show tries to do every day. They color outside the lines on this show and they do it better than anyone else, fair and balanced. That phrase is overused and it drives me nuts but I’m using it, whatever. If you want sports, and only sports, this isn’t the show for you. If you want sports, plus a touch of other subjects as they relate to the world of sport, then stay tuned. Regular audience members wouldn’t want it any other way.


McLovin was right, it was better to defer conversation on this topic to someone who is experienced in balancing the issues in a live format. The gotcha culture that was now picking on Dan because they want to take a piece of what he said, and not all of what he said, is typical for a segment of society. Dan had a message for them, want to take him on, here we go. He does his homework, he’s not a reactive. Write your column live, the way he does every day, and see how that works for you. He does it every day. He was pissed and rightfully so. He found he was defending himself to many people he has had on the show. That’s sad.

DP sitting almost all alone in defense mode today

Take the wax out of your ears and listen to the entire conversation not just what you’re looking for. This applies to any topic and for everyone in any medium. Be a smart, educated listener/viewer. It seems what Dan is seeking is that his audience is thought provoked in what they learn each day they tune into the show. Can his critics say the same or are they just trying to sell their headline?

"DP Shut the Hell Up", How much is that doggie in the window

It’s always a bad hair day for McLovin
Today was McLovin’s hair reveal.  It wasn’t that big of a reveal and then the baseball cap went back on with McLovin not only complaining about the quality of his hair paint but the shortness of his hair as well.  Why cut and paint your hair and then not want to show it for six weeks?  Doesn’t that defeat the purpose of the process?  This has happened twice now in four months.  McLovin's wife is tired of him talking about his hair and thinks he’s become self-centered.  McLovin, listen to your wife, she’s right.

It could be worse McLovin,
your hair could look like this

How much fun do you have at someone else’s expense on national TV?
A portion of Cris Collinsworth appearance was spent defending and clarifying what he said during Sunday night’s game.  Was Collinsworth out of line with his comments during the Jet’s minuteman display of the Keystone Kops?  If you execute that badly three plays in a row in less than one minute of play, what do you expect?  Stop being so sensitive and pull up your big boy pants.  Cris is being paid by NBC for his opinions, not to hold the hands of a floundering team and say that’s ok, everything will be alright, hand them a lollipop and send them on their merry way.

Now I'll go left, wait you go left, then I'll go back
and you go back then right, right?

Even a Marconi winner can have a bad set
For about six seconds during the halftime show Sunday, Dan didn’t realize he was on air.  His earpiece that sends him communication from the production booth stopped working and he didn’t realize it. Bob Costas had thrown the telecast to Dan and he just sat there enjoying what was happening around him.  Tony was looking panicked at Dan and a production person was waving their hand at the camera before Dan was able to figure out what was going on. Whoopsie!

Wow the lights look pretty at night

“DP, shut the hell up.”  
DP challenged Shaq to a free throw contest during Shaq's interview.  At stake: one of the cars Shaq sells to one of the Ram trucks Dan promotes.  How’s your show Shaq?  The answer to that question is that Shaq wouldn’t commit to the bet.  Time to buy a dog.

Don't be fooled,  all show - no go

How much is that doggie in the window?
How worried was McLovin about Jim Parson’s appearance?  Worried enough that he was begging and pleading during his box appearance for Parsons to please pick another Danette to be replaced when he visits other than him. He’s had problems with the poll question, his wife is down on him, just nothing is going right.  He asked Parsons to throw him a bone Must be he's thinking of getting a dog because he too, needs to buy a dog.

See my pretty white teeth?

Side note:
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Finally the time had come
Jim Parsons calls in during the final hour and after he compliments the back row they both take a big sigh of relief that neither of them are in danger if Parsons comes to the man cave.  Who does Jim think he could substitute for?  Two-a-Days! Two invites were given to Parsons: If you’re ever in NY on a Monday he can come to the NYC man cave.  They other is if his Texans make it to the Super Bowl he can come on set while the boys are there covering the week's activities.  What was he most excited about?  “OMG Swag!” that is coming his way. Such a lovable nerd.

Watch out Two-a-Days! Parsons is coming!

What we learned today
That the voting for the 2012 MVD (Most Valuable Danette) may have already closed and this year’s winner has already been decided.  Let the squirming in the Herman Miller mesh swivel chairs begin.

Whose butt sits in the
2012 MVD chair?