Don't @ Me with Dan Dakich

College Football Playoff rankings: Dan Dakich shreds the CFP committee over Notre Dame & Indiana! The selection committee has officially traded credibility for drama, ranking manufactured television narratives instead of actual on-field resumes. With Notre Dame facing a win-or-go-home showdown against Miami, the Irish have zero margin for error. Meanwhile, Colin Cowherd calls out the committee for crowning Curt Cignetti's 8-1 Indiana Hoosiers while ignoring a slipping eye test. From Cowherd's critique to Notre Dame's history of crying foul over bowl snubs, Dan unloads on college football's broken playoff cartel. Plus, FOX Sports national commentator Tim Brando joins Dan to break down a pivotal weekend of college football and react to the CFP Selection Committee's inaugural Top 25 rankings. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dan is back with an unfiltered, full-throttle "Best Of" show tackling a wild week across college football and the NFL. First up: Florida State pulls the plug on Mike Norvell. Dan breaks down where it all went wrong in Tallahassee, whether the Seminoles' head coaching opening is still truly a top-tier national job, and how Lincoln Riley managed to buy himself another Saturday at USC. Then, ESPN college football analyst Tom Luginbill joins the show to dissect the full-blown coaching chaos across the country, assess the real prestige of the FSU opening. Later, 4x NFL Pro Bowler Richie Incognito steps into the film room to talk raw truth about life in the NFL trenches, what separates elite line play, and and weigh in on whether Matt Rhule can genuinely get Nebraska back on track. Plus, Dan delivers his weekly Stock Up / Stock Down risers and fallers across the sports landscape. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Cable news host Joe Scarborough threw an on-air tantrum claiming he's "had enough of Pat McAfee ruining College GameDay"—and Dan Dakich is not letting it slide. With Election Day wrapping up, international turmoil, and economic chaos across the country, Scarborough apparently decided the biggest crisis facing America is a sleeveless former punter having fun on Saturday mornings. Dan shreds Scarborough’s call for ESPN executives to step in and breaks down why the cable news elite just don't get sports fans. Plus, Four-time Pro Bowl guard Richie Incognito joins Dan to take you inside the brutal reality of NFL line play, breakdown blockbuster trade deadline moves, and debate whether today's linemen have lost their edge. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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…

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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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…

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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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. Subscribe to Don't @ Me for daily videos and shorts: https://tr.ee/M6w2km Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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…

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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. Subscribe to Don't @ Me for daily videos and shorts: https://tr.ee/M6w2km Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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. Subscribe to Don't @ Me for daily videos and shorts: https://tr.ee/M6w2km Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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…

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…

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.…

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…

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. Subscribe to Don't @ Me for daily videos and shorts: https://tr.ee/M6w2km Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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…

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 Elle Duncan after she claimed covering the WNBA has become "toxic as hell" and declared it is "open season" to dunk on Black women. check out the video 👆 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. Subscribe to Don't @ Me for daily videos and shorts:https://tr.ee/M6w2km Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 Kentucky fans storming the field in an overtime shocker over LSU while Lane Kiffin gets escorted through the chaos. Dan Dakich sounds off on wealthy…

Sydney Colson, Sophie Cunningham, the WNBA, and Indiana Fever fans take center stage on today's episode of Don't @ Me! Dan shreds former player Sydney Colson after she used her podcast microphone to attack Sophie Cunningham and tell white Fever fans across the league to "shut up." Colson—who previously had physical confrontations with fans at Gainbridge Fieldhouse—is now claiming that Fever fans showing up to games is a "slap in the face" to Black players. Dan exposes the absurdity of attacking the very people bringing attention to women's basketball, calling out Colson for packaging bitterness and resentment as podcast content while playing the victim. Subscribe to Don't @ Me for daily videos and shorts: https://tr.ee/M6w2km Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Caitlin Clark, Pat McAfee, Iowa, and the Indiana Fever take center stage on today's episode! Dan reacts to Caitlin Clark delivering a needed reality check to the WNBA media mob, reminding everyone that getting booed, cheered, and criticized is simply part of sports. While media gasbags continue to lecture fans and complain about playing in Clark's shadow, Shaquille O'Neal dropped a truth bomb on Kelsey Mitchell and the rest of the league: stop whining about the spotlight and start using it to your advantage! Meanwhile, sports gossip podcasters are throwing a total meltdown over Caitlin appearing on ESPN's College GameDay alongside Pat McAfee at Iowa to launch her brand-new Nike shoe. The same media figures who mocked Riley Gaines and labeled Sophie Cunningham’s defense of women’s sports a "right-wing grift" are once again demanding Clark denounce her own fanbase while dredging up McAfee's comments from two years ago. Dan Dakich shreds the fake outrage, exposes the media's double standards, and explains why…

Dan calls out Stephen A. Smith and ESPN for major hypocrisy after the First Take host mocked Philadelphia Eagles star Lane Johnson for retiring four games into the season to prioritize his mental health and family. Plus, OutKick National College Sports Reporter Trey Wallace joins Dan to break down college football's top storylines this week. They examine whether severe weather will delay Georgia vs. Alabama, who wins a mud bowl, why SEC administrators are furious at ESPN over the October 17th TV schedule, and how soon Kyle Whittingham might pull the trigger on a quarterback change at Michigan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Buckle up for the weekly unfiltered roundup where no topic is safe and zero hot takes are left behind. This week on The Best of Don't@ME: Dan opens with Rob Riggle discussing the new film celebrating iconic actor James Stewart. Next, Senator Eric Schmitt addresses the Senate's passage of the Protect College Sports Act and sets the record straight on what the bill actually means for college athletes. Michele Tafoya joins to discuss strange Minnesota voter fraud stories and the current state of the WNBA, before Dan places Stock Up/Stock Down on phenom Jeremiah Smith and breaks down why the Coach Prime era in Colorado has reached its final chapter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

WNBA stars Sophie Cunningham and Caitlin Clark, along with writer Candace Buckner and the Indiana Fever, are back in the headlines. Dan shreds the latest media hit piece from The Athletic calling for the Indiana Fever to dump fan-favorite Sophie Cunningham. Even though the Fever's season is over, columnists like Candace Buckner are keeping the pitchforks out, writing that Indiana should part ways with Cunningham because she’s "too combustible" and "too turbulent" to play alongside Caitlin Clark. Plus, With the Protect College Sports Act moving from the Senate to the House, co-author U.S. Senator Eric Schmitt breaks down the bill’s realistic path through Capitol Hill and sets the record straight on the biggest misconceptions surrounding NIL and transfer rules. And, 3x All-Pro linebacker Shawne Merriman joins the show to introduce The Fan Zone, weigh in on the Chargers’ early-season struggles, and share what it’s really like when players and officials clash on the field. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…

Deion Sanders, Colorado Buffaloes, Paul Finebaum, and JuJu Lewis spark major college football debate!. Dan reacts to Paul Finebaum declaring the Coach Prime era in Boulder officially OVER. After a promising 2-0 start, Colorado's season has completely unraveled with three straight losses, including embarrassing blowouts to Northwestern and Texas Tech. Marine veteran and actor Rob Riggle joins the show to discuss his military background, the bond among Marines, and his new film JIMMY—the biopic chronicling Hollywood legend James Stewart’s extraordinary World War II service and sacrifice. Plus, former sideline reporter and host of The Michele Tafoya Podcast, Michele Tafoya, dives into the home stretch as Election Day approaches. She shares what it’s really like connecting with voters face-to-face, reacts to Minnesota coach PJ Fleck’s bizarre post-game blood-smearing, and weighs in on the Vikings trading J.J. McCarthy to the Giants. Plus, Michele gives her candid take on recent NFL referee suspensions,…

Sophie Cunningham is leading the charge by calling out A’ja Wilson and telling the WNBA outrage mob to "GROW UP!" over the viral fan drama. Sophie didn't hold back, stepping up to defend Fever fans and setting the record straight on the Lexie Hull situation. Following Sophie's bold comments, Indiana Fever GM Amber Cox FINALLY issued a long-overdue statement defending the Fever fanbase against non-stop, unfair media attacks and allegations from around the league. Plus, Dan is joined by OutKick Senior NFL Writer and Pro Football Hall of Fame voter Armando Salguero to slice through the biggest overreactions and hard truths from Sunday’s NFL action. Are we officially witnessing the rise of the Maye Era, or was Buffalo's secondary just feeling generous, the guys break down Lamar Jackson exiting early against Tennessee and they look at the bizarro-world AFC North, where the Cleveland Browns sit at 3-1 and share first place. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dan reacts to the Indiana Fever’s season coming to a heartbreaking end with a 94-83 loss in Game 3 to the defending champion Las Vegas Aces—and the relentless media excuses that followed. Despite the Fever's playoff elimination, the sports media mob and WNBA players are still attacking Fever fans. Dan breaks down the brutal, physical Game 3, terrible officiating, and free throw disparity that left Caitlin Clark bleeding from an uncalled elbow to the mouth while Lexie Hull was hit with a foul on an obvious hook-and-hold. Plus, Dan shreds media pundits like Jemele Hill for defending A’ja Wilson charging at a fan courtside, while calling out Natasha Cloud for once again blasting Fever fans instead of addressing the league's horrific refereeing and media double standards. Subscribe to Don't @ Me for daily videos and shorts: https://tr.ee/M6w2km Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sophie Cunningham, A’ja Wilson, and Indiana Fever fan drama take center stage on today's episode! Dan breaks down the funniest reaction in the WNBA as Sophie Cunningham laughs off A’ja Wilson’s total meltdown over a fan simply pointing a finger. While A’ja Wilson expected the entire league to rally behind her after leaving the court to confront a Fever fan, Sophie Cunningham did what she does best: throw fuel on the fire and laugh in her face. Meanwhile, does Prime's soft broadcast coverage expose the narrative push against Fever fans? Subscribe to Don't @ Me for daily videos and shorts: https://tr.ee/M6w2km Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Buckle up for the weekly unfiltered roundup where no topic is safe and zero hot takes are left behind. This week on The Best of Don't@ME: Lights Out for Dante Moore: Breaking down the brutal hit that sent the QB packing and why USC is a joke of a football program. The Coaching Burn Unit: Which college and pro football head coaches are sitting on seats so hot they’re currently applying third-degree burn cream? Congressman Jim Jordan Steps Into the Ring: The Ohio Representative joins Dan to reveal how Washington plans to "save" college sports—or whether Congress will just make an even bigger mess of NIL. Nick Saban's Hypocrisy Tour: Why St. Nick’s latest complaints about modern college football prove he’s officially lost the plot (and his own track record). Stock Up / Stock Down: Who’s climbing the ladder and who needs to be immediately demoted to the bench. Boot on the Ground with Trey Wallace: OutKick’s own college football insider joins live from Knoxville after covering the Texas vs. Tennessee…

A’ja Wilson, Indiana Fever fans, and the WNBA are in the spotlight on today's episode of Don't @ Me! Dan breaks down the latest viral drama taking over women's basketball. During a heated game, Las Vegas Aces star A’ja Wilson actually left the court to confront an Indiana Fever fan, earning herself a technical foul in the process. Dan exposes the entitlement, soft officiating, and ridiculous media narratives making the WNBA impossible to take seriously. Plus, Following a historic 77–22 Senate vote on the Protect College Sports Act, Dan sits down with U.S. Representative Jim Jordan (R-OH) to discuss whether Washington is finally ready to fix the wild west of college athletics and what are the biggest policy sticking points—from antitrust protections to athlete status. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nick Saban, ESPN College GameDay, Kamario Taylor, and the Protect College Sports Act take center stage on today's episode of Don't @ Me! Dan exposes the massive hypocrisy surrounding former Alabama head coach Nick Saban as college football's NIL and transfer portal chaos reaches a boiling point. While broadcasting live from ESPN’s College GameDay inside Neyland Stadium, Nick Saban openly admitted that if he were still coaching, he would be trying to convince Mississippi State star quarterback and Heisman contender Kamario Taylor to enter the transfer portal. The blatant double standard? Saban has spent months lobbying Congress to fix the "broken" college sports model, appearing in national ads to promote the Protect College Sports Act—which just passed in the U.S. Senate late last night. Dan Dakich shreds the elite coaches and administrators who built dynasties by exploiting every system loophole imaginable, only to turn around and beg lawmakers for federal regulations the second the rules apply to everyone…

Dante Moore, Chris Simms, Dan Lanning, and Oregon football spark a massive media debate after a brutal hit in the Ducks' matchup against USC! On today's episode, Dan defends Chris Simms' honest halftime analysis of Dante Moore's late slide—and shreds the NBC analyst for caving to the outrage mob and issuing an unnecessary apology. Plus, Trey Wallace, OutKick National College Sports Reporter drops by the show to describe what it was like inside Neyland Stadium for Texas vs Tennessee with President Trump in attendance and is Texas now the clear favorite in the SEC, or did Georgia’s performance against Oklahoma make the Bulldogs look like the better team? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First, the outrage mob bullied Texas quarterback Arch Manning into silence for simply laughing at a viral AI video. Now, media outlets and online trolls have set their sights on Giants QB Jaxson Dart, absurdly spinning his injury as "karma" or a "curse" because he introduced President Donald Trump at a rally in New Jersey a few months ago. Dan destroys this ridiculous sports media spin, exposes the hypocrisy, and brings unfiltered common sense back to sports talk. Subscribe to Don't @ Me for daily videos and shorts: https://tr.ee/M6w2km Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today's episode of Don't @ Me, Dan Dakich breaks down the fallout after Dan Le Batard publicly ripped his former network over its NFL and college football coverage decisions. Instead of ignoring the shots, ESPN fired back with a rare public statement to Awful Announcing—leading Le Batard to double down. Dan dissects the entire feud, calling out the massive holes in Le Batard's narrative and exposing what's really driving the conflict. Subscribe to Don't @ Me for daily videos and shorts: https://tr.ee/M6w2km Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Buckle up for the weekly unfiltered roundup where no topic is safe and zero hot takes are left behind. This week on The Best of Don't@ME: Oxford Blues: Lane Kiffin gets served a massive slice of humble pie right in his own backyard, and we are here to savor every single bite. Browns Being Browns: The legendary Craig Carton stops by to diagnose Cleveland's endless football comedy of errors and dish out his trademark, unfiltered NFL takes. The Kap Reaction: Colin Kaepernick turns the temperature all the way up by comparing the NFL combine to a slave auction—Dan breaks down the idiocy. Stock Up / Stock Down: We check the market on who is rising to glory and whose sports reputation is officially filing for Chapter 11. Grab a drink, turn the volume up, and enjoy the madness. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Caleb Williams, Chicago Bears, Arch Manning, and Texas Longhorns drive today's episode of Don't @ Me with Dan Dakich! First, Dan reacts to Colin Cowherd's claim that Bears QB Caleb Williams is "carrying" the NFL. Dakich then breaks down the viral feud between Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams and Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy. After Portnoy criticized Williams for his dramatic reaction to a hamstring injury, Williams clapped back on social media by reposting a jab about Portnoy's infamous Mississippi State pizza review incident—where a student hurled antisemitic slurs and pennies at Portnoy before being arrested and removed from the university. Plus, USIEA Chairman and Former Auburn basketball coach Bruce Pearl joins the show for a wide-ranging conversation on college athletics and culture. We break down Caleb Williams’ defensive social media back-and-forth with Dave Portnoy—including the controversy surrounding a reposted anti-Semitic trope—and examine Williams' mindset following his weekend…

Colin Kaepernick and Ryan Clark face backlash after comparing the NFL draft to slavery. On today's episode, Dan holds nothing back as he dismantles Colin Kaepernick’s absurd claims comparing the NFL draft and combine to the slave trade. Dan calls out Ryan Clark for enabling the narrative and points out the total lack of logic: how can a voluntary, multi-million-dollar professional sports league be compared to forced labor? Plus, Dan highlights the ultimate hypocrisy of Kaepernick calling the NFL an oppressive system while actively training and begging for a call to get back into it. Subscribe to Don't @ Me for daily videos and shorts: https://tr.ee/M6w2km Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Lane Kiffin HUMBLED as LSU falls to Ole Miss and Pete Golding earns a signature win in Oxford! On today's episode of Don't @ Me, Dan Dakich reacts to Lane Kiffin's emotional postgame comments after losing a thriller in his return to Oxford. From blaming the fanbase to making defeat all about himself, Dan exposes why Kiffin remains overhyped despite never winning anything of note as a head coach.Plus, Dan is joined by Craig Carton to discuss the Browns not totally sucking and why no ones cares about Dianna Russini. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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…

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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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…

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…

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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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…