Colin Cowherd

  (1:13 PM)

Hi everybody! First day on ESPNU -- a little confusing, I think we'll be okay.

Michael (Tulsa, OK)

Hi Colin, what do you do when you leave your desk during breaks in the show?

Colin Cowherd

  (1:13 PM)

Eat or go to the bathroom, usually in that order.

Ben(annapolis,md)

Colin, If WVU wins 11 or 12 games this year and wins a BCS bowl game, will you finally start to give them the respect they deserve?

Colin Cowherd

  (1:14 PM)

It will not happen. Don't like their coach, don't like their defense.

jp (North Carolina)

Does UNC have a shot at beating the Irish?

Colin Cowherd

  (1:15 PM)

Absolutely. I actually like the Heels in that game. Butch Davis has recruited very well.

adam (buffalo, ny)

Colin, how do you think the Bills will fare this year??? Love the show.

Colin Cowherd

  (1:16 PM)

I like how hard they play. It really depends on the health of the QB situation. They've upgraded their defense, which wasn't bad last year. I think they're a border line playoff team.

Andy (Oregon)

Stanford over Oregon State in a coin flip, are you kidding me? Oregon State's defense probably won't be as good as last year, but their offense will be 10X better.

Colin Cowherd

  (1:17 PM)

Oregon State histroically begins slowly and finishes strong. I'll take Stanford at home.

cornelio (lakewood,ca.)

lou holtz is saying that nd will win 11 games this year.....hahahahaha how many wins for the irish?

Colin Cowherd

  (1:17 PM)

I think 8 is realistic. They are still young on offense and this year's excellent recruiting class won't have much of an impact on the field.

Brian (Columbus, OH)

Colin - Love the hair! Do not cut it. My only advice would be to lighten it. Signed - Flock of Seagulls

Colin Cowherd

  (1:18 PM)

Yeah, like I needed that dig. My hair self esteem was low enough.

JASON (INDIANA)

Who wins in Illinois vs Missouri?

Colin Cowherd

  (1:18 PM)

Very close matchup. I'm going with the better QB. Chase Daniel of Missouri.

Barry (Phoenix)

How likely is it that ASU will beat Georgia in September?

Colin Cowherd

  (1:18 PM)

Not very. Georgia's very fast defensively. And the Sun Devils have some questions up front offensively.

Mike Allton (Westport, WA)

What do you think of Ocosta's new spread offense this year?

Colin Cowherd

  (1:19 PM)

Sweet. An e-mail from my hometown. I think Ocasta goes 11-0 and gets a BCS bid.

Dan (TX)

Is Texas overrated at #10?

Colin Cowherd

  (1:20 PM)

I don't tihnk so. I love Texas. But they're last 6 games are brutal. At Kansas, Oklahoma, At Colorado, Big 12 Championship game maybe. I don't have the schedule in front of me, but it just looked too hard at the end.

charlie (winston-salem)

Who picks the background music for the 30 seconds after commercial breaks? Muse, MGMT, all great stuff! Well Done!

Colin Cowherd

  (1:21 PM)

Fisch selects a lot of the music.

Michael (California)

going to Vegas tomorrow, give me a sportsbook for locals, not Caesers either

Colin Cowherd

  (1:21 PM)

Las Vegas Hilton

Ryan (Lincoln)

Is Bo Pelini overrated?

Colin Cowherd

  (1:22 PM)

As a head coach, I'm not even sure he's rated yet.

Matt (Erie, PA)

Colin, you've successfully converted me into a college football fan... so now I gotta go see it live. What city can give me the best college football experience?

Colin Cowherd

  (1:22 PM)

Go to Penn State, it's close and it's remarkable.

jose (wilmington, nc)

in your opinion, who is the best player in the NFL?

Colin Cowherd

  (1:23 PM)

LaDainian Tomlinson is about the most complete player in the league. I think Brian Urlacher when healthy is unbelievably active.

Rockdude (Cotulla, TX)

Hows the NL fantasy team doing these days?

Colin Cowherd

  (1:23 PM)

Not well.

Jon (Phoenix,AZ)

With Osi Umeniyora out where do you see the Giants finishing in their division?

Colin Cowherd

  (1:23 PM)

Still think they're a playoff team.

Manny (Tucson)

Hey Colin i have my season tickets to the Wildcats should i care?

Colin Cowherd

  (1:24 PM)

They could be very exciting on offense and Stoops has recruited some good speed on defense.

Dustin (Alabama)

Nobody is talking about Bama is a darkhorse SEC champ. Saban is the Belichek of College Football and word out of Bama is the freshman have all looked amazing. Roll Tide Roll!

Colin Cowherd

  (1:25 PM)

Alabama will not be able to score enough points to seriously contend.

Terry (Woodstock GA)

Colin, you doing the makeup thing for tv? or is that 'just' a tan from vacation??

Colin Cowherd

  (1:25 PM)

A tan. I've given up makeup.

Vince (Charlottesville, VA)

Do you see any real value with any of the underdogs during week 1 of College Football?

Colin Cowherd

  (1:26 PM)

Utah versus Michigan. Utah returns a ton of starters. and Michigan's going to take awhile to find its groove with a new coaching staff.

Tyler (Dallas)

Whose the nerdiest pro athlete you have encountered?

Colin Cowherd

  (1:27 PM)

Actually, a lot of baseball players are sort of nerdy. A lot didn't go to college, so they lack a certain je ne se qua. Wow, big word for a sports chat.

Dan (TX)

Hey Colin, my new favorite sport is women's beach volleyball. Why isnt this on t.v. more often?

Colin Cowherd

  (1:28 PM)

Volleyball was unbelievable during the Olympics.

Rick (Tampa)

Colin...You giving up makeup is like Andy Dick giving up meth...I think you have more makeup on than Madonna at a photo shoot..

Colin Cowherd

  (1:28 PM)

Four days in the sun made me look like I just came from a salon. Trust me in February I'll be pale and sickly.

Greg (Ohio)

Do you ever listen to your show when your on vacation?

Colin Cowherd

  (1:29 PM)

You know, I don't. I don't like to be influenced by anything else on radio. I rarely listen to sports talk radio.

charlie (winston-salem)

Im considering making Mojiots for the tailgate this Thursday in Columbia, SC. Will that help or hurt me with the ladies before the game?

Colin Cowherd

  (1:30 PM)

LAdies love the mojito. It makes you look more cultured. so if nothing else you can fool them.

Ryan (Sioux Falls, SD)

Who is your best bud at ESPN?

Colin Cowherd

  (1:30 PM)

Doug Gottlieb, Trey Wingo are two people that you've probably heard of. And I wish I was closer with Sage Steele, just kidding, Sage Steele's husband.

Mike (Augusta)

Colin, just how big is the ESPN cafeteria? Is the food good?

Colin Cowherd

  (1:31 PM)

It's enormous and the food is fantastic. Great pizza oven, great deli, great ice cream.

Tommy (Statesboro, GA)

When will we see Steve in the Hallway on TV?

Colin Cowherd

  (1:31 PM)

This week.

Chris (Buffalo, NY)

Are your good looks single-handedly responsible for the huge success of ESPN?

Colin Cowherd

  (1:31 PM)

I think that's a reasonable assumption.

Rick (Miami)

Strangley enough...You are the only sports radio personality who tells it how it is...shoots from the hip...Is that what you contribute your success too? Just like you say in gambling...whatever everyone else is doing, go the opposite way..Maybe more radio host should follow in your footsteps..

Colin Cowherd

  (1:32 PM)

We just try to be honest with ourselves and honest with you. We're not always right, but we're always honest.

Aaron (Los Angeles)

Colin You big leagued me at a show recently, do you feel like your celebrity has gotten the best of you?

Colin Cowherd

  (1:32 PM)

What show was that you crazy stalker?

Chad (Savannah, GA)

In your show today you said Susan Lucci was the hottest woman on Dancing with the Stars. Did you forget Brooke Burke?

Colin Cowherd

  (1:33 PM)

Great uniform, mediocre helmet.

Dustin W. (Centerville, OH)

Does Anne listen to the show?

Colin Cowherd

  (1:34 PM)

Not much. My former wife thought I was a garbage man. I've never dated a single person who really cared at all about what I do. Guys care a lot more than women.

chris (michigan)

Colin, your a food guy. Where should i eat in Vegas on my honeymoon this week besides all the typical restaurants.

Colin Cowherd

  (1:34 PM)

The Pasta Shop on Trop and Eastern.

john (Kernersville, NC)

If there was a film about your life, which famous actor would you want to portray you?

Colin Cowherd

  (1:35 PM)

A handsome muscular one. Ed Norton's my favorite actor, but something tells me he would pass on that script.

Ryan (Boston)

Colin, whats the worst job youve ever had?

Colin Cowherd

  (1:35 PM)

Wash dishes in a skeevy restaurant as a kid.

Chad (Savannah, GA)

I own my own business and am moving to Vegas. Most of my clients will be on the strip but I can live anywhere. Where do I go?

Colin Cowherd

  (1:36 PM)

A million choices. Depends on what you like. I don't like long drives, so maybe look in old Las Vegas.

Justin (Springfield, IL)

I am going to the illinois gam this weekend. Where do you see them ending up in the Big Ten at the end of the year?

Colin Cowherd

  (1:36 PM)

Third.

Chad (Savannah, GA)

I see Judge Reinhold playing you in a movie.

Colin Cowherd

  (1:37 PM)

Sadly, I think you're right.

Will J (Portland, OR)

Colin, was was your favorite part of the Olympics? Which was the most disappointing?

Colin Cowherd

  (1:37 PM)

Loved the volleyball, still don't get synchronized diving. Just an absurd thing for two guys to do.

Tony (Cohoes,NY)

Do you think Michael Strahan will come out of retirement?

Colin Cowherd

  (1:38 PM)

No, I don't. Because I don't think the Giants would pay that much money. He would help, but he wouldn't be a difference maker. He's past his prime and with less talent around him, he'd probably face more double teams.

Matt (Miami)

Colin...Dont get offended butI see Christopher Walken playing you in the later part of your life. Your thoughts? I need more cowbell baby....

Colin Cowherd

  (1:39 PM)

Love that guy. Total freak. But man, he selects a lot of bad movies.

Andrea (NY)

If you had to pick who you thought would win the superbowl, who are you leaning to?

Colin Cowherd

  (1:39 PM)

I'd probably say Patriots versus... um, I'm not picking an NFC team yet.

cabbage HEAD (Macon,Ga)

C-HERD, What's in the Rovers CD deck right now? What are you bumping?

Colin Cowherd

  (1:40 PM)

My friend Anne got me a new CD, I'm going to listen to it on the way home. She said it's rock.

Bryce (Idaho Falls ID)

I will pick the Cowboys for you. Most talented in NFC.

Colin Cowherd

  (1:41 PM)

I think they are the most talented, but I think San Diego is the most talented in the AFC. That doesn't equal championships.

Griff (Hilton Head, SC)

Best coach in the SEC?

Colin Cowherd

  (1:41 PM)

Urban Meyer by a nose.

david (long beach)

pats vs hawks

Colin Cowherd

  (1:42 PM)

I think Seattle is absolutely a playoff team. It depends on their health down the stretch.

Bryce (Idaho Falls ID)

what about Mark Richt?

Colin Cowherd

  (1:42 PM)

Probably No. 2.

Tim (Orlando)

Colin... Taking the wife to New York this week. She's never been there before. Any recommendations?

Colin Cowherd

  (1:42 PM)

Go to Central Park. It's free and great.

Joe (Huntsville,AL)

Does Gary Busey play Fisch?

Colin Cowherd

  (1:43 PM)

Both have similar styles. I'll grant you that. Although I'm not sure if Gary Busey bets NBA games.

Jason (Hampton, VA)

I think Paats will tank. Insane I know

Colin Cowherd

  (1:43 PM)

I do think they've gotten noticeably slower on defense.

james (Wellsboro,PA)

is Ruth's Chris overrated?

Colin Cowherd

  (1:44 PM)

It's a good restaurant. Not my favorite, but good.

jason (phoenix az)

colin whats up with your usc guys

Colin Cowherd

  (1:45 PM)

Maybe pampered too much in college. The offensive guys have really been underachievers in the pros.

Omar (LA)

Not sure if tv is a good fit for your show...I've seen better heads on boyles

Colin Cowherd

  (1:45 PM)

I'll take that as a compliment, I think.

Dan (TX)

Newsflash Colin! Chad Pennington is NOT a good QB!

Colin Cowherd

  (1:46 PM)

He is in a controlled offense. He isn't in the Meadowlands with 25 mph winds.

Brandon (Lynchburg VA)

Hey Colin, I need a good laugh. Give the score to USC-UVA

Colin Cowherd

  (1:46 PM)

41-17

Marc (New York)

Does it upset you when the blogs rip you - some of the stuff they write about you is just downright mean. I could never let it go, how do you and your colleagues just let it slide

Colin Cowherd

  (1:47 PM)

You can't take stuff personally. Blogs are part of the big media world right now. They have every right to an opinion. I don't read a lot of them, and I don't take any of it seriously. It's just one guy's opinion.

Rick (LA)

Go up to the hottest girl in the bar.....you say tell her how smart she is...What if she isn't?

Colin Cowherd

  (1:47 PM)

Dating is essentially lying anyway. Who cares?

Rick (Mobile)

Colin I'm counting down the days to purchase my Wrestlemania Tickets. Are you a WWE guy?

Colin Cowherd

  (1:48 PM)

Yes, I travel to every big event. BY BOOGER MOBILE!

Ian (NYC)

Colin, does it take a superior athlete to play in the CFL?

Colin Cowherd

  (1:49 PM)

Seriously, best player in league history is named Pin Ball.

TK (Canada)

Hey Colin, any love for Canada? Final Olympic tally: 18 medals!!!

Colin Cowherd

  (1:49 PM)

They did seem to rebound a little. But their women's soccer team choked. They had USA beat in the quarters.

Darren (Atlanta)

What is your favorite city that you have ever been to?

Colin Cowherd

  (1:51 PM)

Don't have an answer for that. Here's a list of places I love: Manhattan Beach, CA, Portland, Oregon in the summer. London. NYC in the fall. Watch Hill, RI. Captiva Island in Florida. Austin, TX. And any of the beaches in San Diego.

Brian (Columbus, OH)

What is your least favorite city? I would have to say Columbus would be high on your list.

Colin Cowherd

  (1:51 PM)

I don't like landing at the Orlando airport and then having to drive 45 minutes until I see humans.

Chad (Savannah, GA)

What are your favorite words? Mine are opinion and if.

Colin Cowherd

  (1:52 PM)

Mine are balderdash and hossenfeffer.

Jeff (Ohio)

Coming soon: The Colin Cowherd Story with Dustin Diamond as Colin. A TNT original movie.

Colin Cowherd

  (1:52 PM)

Must-miss TV.

Matt (Grand Rapids)

Detroit didn't make your list? The car fires are beautiful in the fall.

Colin Cowherd

  (1:53 PM)

My bad. Plus, you can buy a house for like 40 dollars.

Will J (Portland, OR)

What you left out Vegas? And how bad is Tampa then?

Colin Cowherd

  (1:53 PM)

Haven't been to Vegas in a year. Just too busy.

Joe (Huntsville,AL)

Are you a fan of the jorts and Crocs combo?

Colin Cowherd

  (1:53 PM)

I think Crocs look dorky on guys.

Matt (Louisville)

Colin, what do you do for fitness, besides the gym? Any sports?

Colin Cowherd

  (1:54 PM)

Jog.

Adam (Madison, WI)

Is this a sports chat or a chat about anything lame? A lot of dudes want to know about some personal things.

Colin Cowherd

  (1:55 PM)

You ask. I answer.

Adam (South Carolina)

Who will win the SC/Clemson game in November?

Colin Cowherd

  (1:55 PM)

Isn't it a little early? Too many things can happen.

Tony (Cohoes,NY)

Can Matt Lienart be called a bust yet?

Colin Cowherd

  (1:56 PM)

No, but I'm really disappointed. I just wish there was more urgency in his personality.

jae (New York, NY)

Good contract extension for S. Jackson, made by the Rams or not?

Colin Cowherd

  (1:56 PM)

Yes, good guy, good back. Good work ethic. There's just not many players like him.

Jerry (Madison)

Who wins: WISC/Ohio St?

Colin Cowherd

  (1:57 PM)

I'm not sure the Badgers are good enough at QB to beat Ohio State. To beat the Buckeyes, you're going to need excellent QB play. OSU's defense is experience and it will throw a lot of good looks at you. It'll take good QB play to beat them.

Steve (Omaha, NE)

Colin, how can you pick Kansas to be 14 in the nation when they go to Oklahoma, and then are at home to Texas and Missouri?

Colin Cowherd

  (1:58 PM)

I'm not as hot on Kansas as everyone else. I think they're well coached, but I don't think they match up with Oklahoma or Missouri.

James (Canada)

Does Troy Smith have a future as a starter in the NFL?

Colin Cowherd

  (1:59 PM)

He's a little small. Reminds me of Seneca Wallace. Former Iowa State QB.

David (Monroe, CT)

What is the best sporting event to watch in person and the best to watch on the big screen?

Colin Cowherd

  (2:00 PM)

College football best in person. NFL best on TV.

Mac (Texas)

Can you bench as much as Mark Schlereth?

Colin Cowherd

  (2:00 PM)

Schlereth is actually on 5'4" and 138 pounds. TV makes him look huge. On the other hand, I am well over 6'8" and I am totally cut.

Tiny (Harrodsburg, Ky)

Colin, why don't you believe in ghosts?

Colin Cowherd

  (2:01 PM)

Our minds are very powerful things. We often see what we want to see.

Ed (Seattle, WA)

Casn you bench as much as Tim Kurkijan?

Colin Cowherd

  (2:01 PM)

I can actually bench Tim Kurkjian.

Tim (Port St Lucie)

I miss Anna Benson.

Colin Cowherd

  (2:01 PM)

Don't we all.

Colin Cowherd

  (2:01 PM)

Gotta go. Thanks folks!