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Welcome to SportsNation! On Thursday, ESPN2's morning show, "First Take," will feature another edition of "Your Take" where you, the fans, will have the opportunity to chat during the show! First Take airs on ESPN2 Monday-Friday from 10 a.m. to noon ET. The regular hosts include Dana Jacobson and Jay Crawford.

Dana and Jay will be joining the chat throughout the show. You'll have the opportunity to voice your opinions on the show's hot topics, especially those featured in the First and 10 segments, where 10 big stories are debated.

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dana
  (9:59 AM)


morning folks

Darik Kepler (Olean NY)


Good morning guys!

BENGALBILL (CINCINNATI )


top of the morning dana and the crew how bout dem bengals

mike (Atlanta)


did i just read on the front page of espn.com that mel kiper thinks colt mccoy is a second rounder? has he lost his mind?

J.B. (Dunmore, PA)


What exactly is Mike Tyson's problem? You try to give the guy a chance but he manages to mess up big time just about every year. I'm done with him.

RJ (Boston)


Hiya, Dana! good to see you in here... you've been sooo busy.

Umor (Detroit)


Morning FT Crew, Big Ben Wallace is back. He's a rebounding machine again. Wearing the Pistons Red,White,and blue has restored him.

J.B. (Dunmore, PA)


Hi Dana! Hope today finds you both happy and healthy.

Jeremy (New york)


Ask skip why is he always talkin bad bout ochocinco and the bengals. why isnt he surprised about the way theyve played

Kyle (Pocahontas, AR)


Good Morning all!

Vernon (South Carolina)


good morning guys

Spencer (Sc)


am i the only one sick of hearing about lebron next year in F.A?

Jay (PA)


Skip Bayless u r the man, u tell it like it is. Im also a believer that Lebron is overhyped for not having a ring on his finger, Adrian Peterson gets way too much credit (Kinda reminds me of L.T a couple of years ago), LT overrated(oh must be his toe injury lol yeah right) and Dwight Howard iis a BEAST.Keep up the good work and keep telling it like it is.

Tiffany (Cleveland, Ohio)


Why is Mike Brown the coach of The Cavaliers? Can somebody please speak out?

Tiffany (Cleveland, Ohio)


I have been playing basketball for many years. I know and love this game. I need somebody to speak out, Cleveland needs a new coach. Hire Avery Johnson.

Chris (Boston)


Spencer, you mean besides LeBron?

jason007thomas (Huntsville,Al)


good morning every body!!!! lets talk some sports people

mike (Atlanta)


jay its an unspoken rule in this chat room that we do not allow and skip love....only hate.

Cory (Lake Jackson, TX)


Are you ready for some football. On Thrusday night??? I love to watch NfL on any day, but please give me better games. This is ridiculous, San Fran v Cleveland, I'll be asleep by the 2nd minute of the 1st quater. Sorry Jay, BORING!!!

JR (THE CITIES)


Tyson way to go man.. Take one for the team... Papparazi needs to get knocked out... they get away with to much bs

Darik (NY)


Whats the deal with Vick and the Bills?? is this for real?

Mark (Ann Arbor)


Yeah Jay - isn't is a little early to be hitting the sauce?

JR (THE CITIES)


they should just make lebron coach title and all.. I mean he is anyway.. whats the point? He will be the Pete Rose of BB

mari (ok.)


morning all..just refecting on what a great time of year this is for sports...football both college and pro are showing great races and creating great debate....college and pro hoops are getting started, hockey is underway so much to talk about

J.B. (Dunmore, PA)


I'm glad to see Thursday NFL back. The weekday sports scene has gotten kind of dull since baseball ended.

JAMAL (DC)


MORNING GUYS, ID JUST LIKE TO COMMENT OR ASK A QUESTION THAT IS QUICK AND IMPORTANT, WHATS UP WITH FOX'S GAME COVERAGE THIS YR, ITS HORRIBLE THE GAME BLACKSOUT AND REWINDS EVERY 5 SECS , DO THEY KNOW THIS ? ITS SO BAD I STOPPED WATCHING MY HOME TEAM.

mod
  (10:06 AM)


dude, what do we look like, tech support?

Vernon (South Carolina)


How good did the PHX get minus one over the hill Shaq

Darik K (Olean NY)


theresa chance to have T.O and Vick on the sane team? is that better than trent edwards are t.o?

Kyle (Pocahontas, AR)


Well, dana and Jay, who do you guys think wins? Steelers or Cinci?

mari (ok.)


wish we got the nfl channel and isnt it san fran and chicago?

jason007thomas (Huntsville,Al)


Tiffany (Cleveland, Ohio) Cleveland needs less mediocre players - bron needs that Scotty Pippen

Vernon (South Carolina)


I'm sick of hearing about lebron

Roller (Kentucky)


How about this idea: the Browns owner cleans house from top to bottom and just starts over and don't forget the qb position cause neither of these guys are NFL caliber!? Anybody with me??

Caddy Mike (Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida)


Colts can win if they get to Brady early and often...New England has a good short passing game to counter...wish I was in Indy for this one...Lucas Oil Stadium is going to be loud

Dave (NJ)


Lebron might be the next AI. Too much talent for his own good.

Derek (Bristol, CT)


New Orleans over New England in the SuperBowl .. Book it

willie (topeka basement)


peyton is very smart

Sporttown (Indianapolis)


brooks and brown!

MJ (Boston)


Brady>Manning

Ty. New jersey [via mobile]


Not impressed with the colts at all

jason007thomas (Huntsville,Al)


Darik K (Olean NY) I'd rather see Vick in SanFran next year - Buffalo is a gimmick right now

Ty. New jersey [via mobile]


Not impressed with the colts one bit

Cedric (Memphis)


If i'm a Cavs fan, i'm choking Mo Williams right now! How dare he and show up in game 8 of the regular season? Also, they played last night like it was the Finals. Well, guess what it wasn't!

DAVID (Bowie,Md)


top of morn FT, Great show from CAPE MAY DJ,Kudo's....

Roller (Kentucky)


How good is Phoenix looking WITHOUT Shaq??

Kyle (Pocahontas, AR)


What game is bigger to yall, Bengals and Steelers or Colts vs Patriots? IMO its Cinci

Andrew (Boston)


Cincy has a great shot at beating the Steelers, just as long as Cedric Benson can rush the football for a 100+ plus yards and a TD

jason007thomas (Huntsville,Al)


Colts get the win with a vinatery field - Ironic poetic justice right there

Roller (Kentucky)


How about my Celts, on a roll baby!?

mike (Atlanta)


lebronn needed a ron artest or trevor ariza. Got neither.

cory d73 (illinois)


could allen iverson be the answer in cleveland?

Umor (Detroit)


Yeah 8-0 for the Colts is old hat. The game against the Pats is their real stepping stone. Are we better than the Pats, Or do we need to do alot more work.

Roller (Kentucky)


What's up in the house?

Andrew Keener (Waynesboro, PA)


lets talk bout the cowboys

Demetric (Orlando)


Lebron is garbage and is #1 on my Overrated list

Cedric (Memphis)


I expect a shootout between the Colts and PatsBrady will be licking his chops at that young secondary without Bob and Marlin

Roller (Kentucky)


Hate to say it but looks like Cinci takes there first loss against WV.

Sporttown (Indianapolis)


brady sacked by freeney

jason007thomas (Huntsville,Al)


Vernon (South Carolina) I'm sick of Skip hatting on Lebron - its kind of pathetic now

Cedric (Memphis)


Morning everybody

Ray (Arlington, VA)


Jamal (DC), don't blame Fox for you stopping to watch the Skins. I'm a diehard fan and the team is just brutal to watch this year.

Adam (Louisville, KY)


I CANNOT WAIT until Sunday, I don't think there's any doubt this is the biggest NFL Rivalry right now, means the most for both teams and honestly cannot stand each other, great drama.

Dave S (NJ)


Can't wait to hear Skip bash Lebron's win last night.

Steven (Kansas City)


Skip, quit bragging about how good of shape your in. I'm 57 5ft 9in 180lbs, 8% body fat, train like a boxer and would blow you away in the weight room. Come see me when you're 57, then you can brag. I still love ya man.

Richard (West Virginia)


IF the steelers can hold the broncos to 27 yards rushing i don't think you can expect more than 50 yards from benson

J.B. (Dunmore, PA)


I'm hoping for a shootout in that Colts-Pats game. One because it will be entertaining and two because my FFL teams are full of Colts and Patriots.

Jeremy Windham (South holland,il)


IF MIKE VICK COMES TO BUFFALO WHAT DOES THAT DO WITH THE T.O SITUATION SEEING AS THOUGH HE HAD A 1 YEAR DEAL DO YOU KEEP THE UNSURE HANDS WITH VICK OR TAKE A CHANCE IN THE MARKET OR DRAFT A ROOKIE ?

Cory (Lake Jackson, TX)


Steelers win hands down, going away, however you want to put it. The reasons that dude just listed gives me a good understanding of why the Steelers lost the 1st matchup. Plus, I don't think that C.B. can rush for 100 yards against this D.

Ray (Arlington, VA)


Cleveland's "mediocre" players need to play to their potential and help LeBron like Mo Williams did last night.

mari (ok.)


pats will win....both teams have injuries but i think indys loss of sanders gives pats an advantage...also why does it seem the game is always in indy?

jason007thomas (Huntsville,Al)


coach Mike just needs a QB and one more year in SanFran they got the skilled players but the Qb position and the progression of the CRAB MAN just needs one more season

J.B. (Dunmore, PA)


Kyle: Vikes v Lions but then again, I'm a Vikings fan.

BENGALBILL (CINCINNATI )


Cincinnati is excited about football again Bengals and Bearcats playing great football

J.B. (Dunmore, PA)


I thought it was SF v Chicago tonight. Not a ton better but better.

Hook (Southern Maryland)


Lets see what Skip has to say about the Akron Hammer today.

Bryan (TN)


Mike(Atlanta) its not crazy to say Colt McCoy is a second rounder. He's in a pass happy system in a conference with rather weak defenses. I don't usually agree with Kiper, but I think he's dead on that one

Dave (NJ)


Mike McCarthy has no credibility.

Mark (Ann Arbor)


Brady is going to pick apart the banged up Colts secondary

Roller (Kentucky)


Lebron needs a good coach to play for, somebody that can teach him and not just let him go out and try to do it all himself and whatever he wants.

J.B. (Dunmore, PA)


I wonder how much slack they will give D'Antoni in New York this season? The team already looks like the Washington Generals.

Umor (Detroit)


Hey Dnan, You hear anything else about the tigers trading jackson and granderson, Are theses just a cruel rumor.

Jon (Hartsville, Sc)


Trade For t-mac the rockets don't want him for whatever stupid reason other than he can't stay healthy

dana
  (10:19 AM)


it is bears niners tonight

BENGALBILL (CINCINNATI )


Bengals gonna thump the steelers and silence the nay sayers. Bengals have proved they can play and beat anyone

Richard (West Virginia)


Cleveland's problem is that lebron wants to play every position let lebron they need to get wade and you'll see a real championship team

MJ (Boston)


I'm not sold on the Pats, I'm not even sure they're a top 8 team...they're O-line has been ok at best and their D is suspect.

dana
  (10:20 AM)


umor, same deal - tigers seem willing to trade, not b/f of 2010 salary but the year after and a drop off in numbers. yes yanks among the talk

Demetric (Orlando)


On Sunday Night, Peyton Manning will show the world; why he is the greatest of any era, Brady take notes cause you're going to school!

J.B. (Dunmore, PA)


Demetric: I think A.I. is far more overrated than LeBron.

Ray (Arlington, VA)


Aaron Rogers is the most over-hyped QB in the NFL. He's good, but not an elite QB. Tired of his line being used as a total scapegoat.

J.B. (Dunmore, PA)


So Dana, did you have a good time yesterday? Had to be quite an experience.

Umor (Detroit)


This Peyton vs Brady rivalry is like the Elway vs Kosar rivalry.

cory d73 (illinois)


cleveland can actually contend with allen iverson in the startin lineup

mike (Atlanta)


there are three teams that i hope collapse and don't make the playoffs. pats, cowboys, steelers. Realistically the only team that might collapse is the boys.

dana
  (10:20 AM)


JB great to be out there, nice crew.

Richard (West Virginia)


There are 2 many good Qbs a head of McCoy in the draft

MJ (Boston)


JJT says some crazy things sometimes

Mark (Ann Arbor)


Vernon - its good to see the old run and gun Suns back. They are fun to watch again.

Chris (Boston)


TO and Vick on the same team would be a great reality show!

cory d73 (peoria illinois)


could allen iverson could be the answer in cleveland?

Derek (Bristol, CT)


Lebron, the Pete Rose of basketball ... he bets against the Cavs like Rose did the Reds ... that explains the Eastern Conference Finals last year

Vernon (South Carolina)


Jay what do u think about Lebron finally telling the media to shut up and wait till the offseasn to see what happens

Mark (Ann Arbor)


Oh great another Lebron 1st and ten topic coming up. It does get old that EVERY Cav's game is a topic and debated on this show. It's the same song and dance every time. Skip bashes Lebron regardless of what happens. I would like to see this show go a week without talking about Lebron

mari (ok)


whare the 8 better teams than the pats?

dana
  (10:21 AM)


im not jay vernon but not a surprise that he's saying it but guaranteed you'll hear more questions and responses b/f the off season. it'll just happen.

mike (Atlanta)


on colt mccoy i don't care if he is in a pass happy defense. There are plenty of teams that need QBs and if bradford is red flagged and tebow won't translate into the nfl then the best QB in the draft would be mccoy.

Dave (NJ)


Bears are going to get caught off guard tonight by Crabtree's breakout performance.

Vernon (SC)


jason007thomas (Huntsville,Al) is skip harsh on Lebron yes but does he deserve most of it yes. He wants to be considered one the the greatest ever but acts like a primadona doesn't want to shake hands complains about call. Take a look at Kobe when he got murdered by jr smith what did he say that's just good defense and proved his dominace in the next game

jason007thomas (Huntsville,Al)


I'm not gonna lie - I even thought Favre was over the but the way he's playing I will never criticize a legend again

Andrew (Boston)


Dana- Forty Niners win tonight. We all know Cutler will be good for at least two interceptions :)

Derek (Bristol, CT)


J.B. D'Antoni gets a ton of slack this year because his job depends on how he does with what they get after the 2010 free agent class

willie (topeka basement)


u know, if anyone can whip vick into shape it might be good ol singletary

Chris (Boston)


Dana, who wins the Colts/Pats game and predict the score as well.

Chris A (Bella Vista, Arkansas)


D'Antoni gets Nate back tonight (maybe)

MJ (Boston)


i think the Vikes and Boys are the 2 most complete teams in the NFL

mike (Atlanta)


well you are the MOD, mod.

Richard (West Virginia)


The Brown beat the giants on MNF last year maybe they play better under the spot light

dylan (alaska)


what happens to terrell owens after this year? does he retire or does buffalo want him back? i dont see another team wanting him otherwise he wouldnt have been put to pasture as a bill.

Sporttown (Indianapolis)


colts baby!!!!

Richard (West Virginia)


Lebrons the most popular basketball player in the world right now thats like talking about golf without mentioning tiger

Umor (Detroit)


Thanks Dana, Enjoyed the power of the hand yesterday. Great crowd control.

MJ (Boston)


Witten and Austin over Sidney and Pervin....is JJT nuts

Mark (Indianapolis)


Dana, your satellite view of Indianapolis showed the RCA Dome. Honey, that's all blowed up.

J.B. (Dunmore, PA)


It doesn't matter where Vick goes. He is no longer a game-changer. Maybe he should have gone to the UFL before coming back to the NFL. I figure he's doing it now for the money.

mari (ok)


um that was supposed to be who are....typing a mess today

BENGALBILL (CINCINNATI )


derek get your facts straight man pete rose never bet against the reds he bet on them winning the games

dana
  (10:23 AM)


mark honey, i'm not cutting the video but thanks babe for letting us know...probaby old video pulled and someone cutting who did not think to check sweetie.

Mark (Cincinnati)


Yeah, tired of you guys feeding Skip his pet topics. Always the Cowboys, always LeBron, always T.O., even if there are way more important things to talk about.

yoan (miami)


Would we see D Wade and Lebron James play together next year?

Demetric (Orlando)


I been saying all year that McCoy is overrated and would be lucky to be a 3rd pick

Dave (NJ)


Wow Skip. Dallas is NOT that good.

Vernon (SC)


If you take a private locker room poll of the cavs I bet 80% would say that they think Lebron is leaving after this year my gut tells me that they know this is it for hiim in cleavland

MJ (Boston)


how does JJT knock Newman....he's out of his mind...the guy only gave up 2 catches against Philly....JJT is nuts

BENGALBILL (CINCINNATI )


I agree with you sporttown colts win

jason007thomas (Huntsville,Al)


cory d73 (peoria illinois) OOOHHHH!!! great question - I was thinking LA but AI in Cleavland? that's very interesting

mike (Atlanta)


the other day i was searching for brett farve stats and i was searching historical players and he wasn't coming up. I forgot he was a current player. I guess it was the bye week.

Sporttown (Indianapolis)


lol mark..

mike (Atlanta)


big surprise skip takes dallas. The guy FROM dallas is more objective than skip.

MJ (Boston)


someone ask JJT if there's been a better corner in the NFL than Terence Newman from 2005-2007...he's out of his mind

Derek (Bristol, CT)


why do the Knicks keep playing Chris Duhon ... use Toney Douglas and Nate Robinson (when healthy) and let Duhon play garbage time after they're down by 30 in each .. he cant hurt then

Cory (Lake Jackson, TX)


Skip you're back on my side dawg. Preach on my my brethren, preach on. Why is this dude from Dallas hating on Dallas. And yes Dallas is that good!!! We'll be 9-2 watch what i say. 6.5 yards per play leads the league, not the Saints or Indy or Vikes, Dallas!!!!!

willie (topeka basement)


yep mark

Roller (Kentucky)


I love the show!!!!!!!!!!!!

Mark (Ann Arbor)


Talking about the Cowboys just gives Skip a daily excuse to bring up his hatred for TO

Sporttown (Indianapolis)


i know mark ...dana that was jacked-up..we have LO stadium now!!

DAVID (Bowie,Md)


SKIP,the only thing missing is the violin......

Umor (Detroit)


BengalBill but when pete didn't bet on the Reds, That also tip off the Betters.

cory d73 (illinois)


the cavs could get AI for cheap.he is better than all of clevelands bench guards put together. he also has something to prove. dangerous comdo AI an lebron

Chris A (Bella Vista, Arkansas)


Derek, like I said, Robinson is due back tonight

MJ (Boston)


Mike from Atlanta he's always said that...he's not flip flopping

Griff (Philly)


Yo Skip, Goggle me!

Richard (West Virginia)


Cromartie was great in 07

Roller (Kentucky)


Vick will be Redskin next year

mari (ok)


lebron issues re: free agency moot......hes coming to the celts....hahahahahaha

Richard (West Virginia)


McCoy not over rated he still has 70% completion percentage even against bad defenses thats impressive

Thomas (Indianapolis)


You guys showed a picture of the RCA Dome in Indy. That isn't there any more.

mod
  (10:26 AM)


we're on it, Thomas...

dana
  (10:27 AM)


also mark, not sure where it aired in the segment but we were talking about the history btwn the clubs so may have actually fit what was said

mike (Atlanta)


MJ (boston) i never said he was flip flopping. i know he loves dallas.

Dave (NJ)


Dallas barely beat KC. C'mon.

Roller (Kentucky)


Why would anyone think AI a fit in Clev.?

Cedric (Memphis)


I said 10-6 for Dallas and i'm sticking to it. Although they have shown me they can be 11-5

Mark (Cincinnati)


Ann Arbor mark agree totally. Skip will weave any discussion about the Cowboys into a TO bash -- he somehow managed to blame Roy Williams' terrible play THIS SEASON on TO.

MJ (Boston)


Richard - no he wasn't it...he made a lot of picks, but got toasted way too much, his YPA was horrible...see KC Joyner's metrics

dana
  (10:28 AM)


really sporttown? had no idea! i mean why would i know that?! see my comment to mark please

Umor (Detroit)


Mo Williams was the reason the Cavs won last night.

Derek (Bristol, CT)


I know Nate's back tonight ... the Knicks should start him AND DOuglas and bench Duhon and Hughes

cory d73 (illinois)


scoring scoring and more scoring.

Isaac (Colorado)


C'mon man?

J.B. (Dunmore, PA)


If I didn't know better I'd swear the Knicks were trying to tank. How can a team be that bad? Of course, the Nets are worse.

Kyle (Pocahontas, AR)


Dave, every team has a game like that!

jay
  (10:28 AM)


whats up room!!!!!!!!

Mark (Indianapolis)


Luv ya, Dana, but that's lame!

mari (ok)


and so is dwade...its my dream so i can have whomever i want...actually id take either of them ...celts are aging and will have $$ dont be surprised if they dabble liberally in the free agent pool

Roller (Kentucky)


Why is everyone so shook up about a friggin picture? RELAX man!

mod
  (10:29 AM)


if you google earth that address, the old stadium still pops up

Nash (Lake Charles)


Skips love affair with the cowboys is disgusting. T.O or no T.O this was a quarterback he was killing last year who still has never proven his-self after November. And I'm not sure but I think he just defended Terrance Newman the only number one corner in the league that opposing teams deliberatly pick-on

MJ (Boston)


Dave - the Pats barely beat Buff - do they suck, the Saints barely beat Miami - do they suck? how bout the Eagles losing to the Raiders....who cares, a win is a win

mike (Atlanta)


Roller they already have mo williams, delonte west, wally, anthony parker. do not need another guard taking up shots.

Shane Jackson (New Orleans)


ROFLMAO! I can't even begin to believe Skip said the Cowgirls are better than the Saints, dude must be on dope or dogfood!

Sporttown (Indianapolis)


AI w/ shaq and lebron..yeah that would make the celtics,magic,and the cavs the beasts' in the east..nice!

Ray (Arlington, VA)


No takers for Larry Johnson so far and there won't be. Nobody needs the headache for what his limited productivity.

Andrew (Boston)


J. Taylor knocks T Newman , but yet T. Newman held a great Receiver in DeSean Jackson just to 2 catches only

Dave (NJ)


Can't wait for Tony Romo's small hands to take over and flush Dallas' season down the toilet.

Cedric (Memphis)


yeah, he blamed Troy Aikman and Michael Irvin's early retirement on TO as well.

Isaac (Colorado)


Jay *has entered the room*

jason007thomas (Huntsville,Al)


Roller (Kentucky) its called wishful thinking plus AI could possibly be that Scotty Pippen for Lebron - but your right don't hold ya breath

BENGALBILL (CINCINNATI )


mornin jay got coffee?

Mark (Ann Arbor)


lol roller

Chris A (Bella Vista, Arkansas)


Hah...Tennessee still has these problems even after Phat Phil leaves!

Sporttown (Indianapolis)


sorry dana.

Trevor (Clinton Township, MI)


Skip will say anything to love up the Cowboys even more since they're 6-2 without TO there...he's probably the most unobjective journalist out there.

mari (ok)


rut roh rocky top

Andrew (Boston)


J.Taylor- always criticizes the Cowboys and rarely says anything good about them . What a shocker. Vikings compared to the Cowboys is that the Cowboys have beaten playoff type of teams, where the Vikings haven't beaten a team over .500

BENGALBILL (CINCINNATI )


maybe so but he did not bet against his team and who would not bet on their team to win

Richard (West Virginia)


and split playing time with paul peirce no way

Cory (Lake Jackson, TX)


Did Skip just go a whole segment about Dallas and not mention TO??? Give that dude some Diet Mountain Dew!!

Chris A (Bella Vista, Arkansas)


Or I guess tomorrow when the Knicks actually play

Bryan (TN)


Vikings will lose late, because Favre will be hurt and tired, while the Cowboys will go 4-0 in December to get rid of that whole "can't win in Dec" nonsense

Mark (Ann Arbor)


I know somehow - "ltttle tony romeo" became Tony Romo witout even making the playoffs. Skip is a joke sometimes.

Chris A (Bella Vista, Arkansas)


Skip's only on DMD...the Diet Mountain Dewski

Mark (Cincinnati)


Agree Roller, AI in Cleveland doesn't seem to fix anything. Yeah, he's a big name, but a 5'11" shoot-first PG makes no sense for the Cavs.

jason007thomas (Huntsville,Al)


Vernon (SC) I agree Bron is a little premo-ish but Jesus sometimes its just ridiculous with the Bron Criticism - listen to Skip in 2nd down Its gonna be just all out in left field

mike (Atlanta)


are we really looking at lebrons shoes to determine where he is going next year? This is getting ridiculous. Just wait till the summer people then go crazy.

Derek (Bristol, CT)


how many games go the Knicks and Nets win combined this season? Do I hear 18?

Mark (Indianapolis)


You relax, roller. Would you want them to show a picture of UK basketball with Dizzy Gillispie still as coach?

willie (topeka basement)


what the hell kids

Dave (NJ)


MJ- I think the league is not as unbalanced anymore. But still KC and the Browns are in another level of bad.

Ray (Arlington, VA)


Over/under for Vols NCAA probation under Kiffin? I'll peg it at two years.

mari (ok)


i'll take brons preening as he slams the ball thru the hoop on the parguet all night

Chris A (Bella Vista, Arkansas)


Wait, Tyson got arrested? What year are we in?

Jon (Washington)


Skip has a point about the cowboys, while AP is better than each running back on the boys, as a unit they are more effective

Cedric (Memphis)


LeBron will be a Clipper or a Rocket this time next year.

Trevor (Clinton Township, MI)


Dana, I know you predicted 5 wins for Michigan this year, however is there some disappointment that they're only at 5 wins after starting 4-0 and losing winable games against Illinois and Purdue?

stacy (georgetown)


hey jay and dana....

DAVID (Bowie,Md)


What up JAY,cope aesthetic....now that's old school...C'MON MAN...lol

MJ (Boston)


Nash - have you watched a Cowboys game? When did Newman get picked on....are you serious?? the Eagles threw more at Jenkins

Brian (Naples,fl)


if i was lebron i would Nike ID my shoes with some european team colors! lol

mod
  (10:33 AM)


whats the deal with Lebron wearing: New York 27 on his sneakers last night?

cory d73 (illinois)


AI would open floor for rest of team.the cavs need scoring

Demetric (Orlando)


Derek the real question should be; How many combined wins will the Lions and Michigan finished with? I still sticking with 5 (cause that payoff to Deleware State dosen't count)

Sporttown (Indianapolis)


hey thats a first..lebron a clipper..?

BENGALBILL (CINCINNATI )


TCU is overrated easy to have a great defense when you only play a couple of good teams

Umor (Detroit)


Tyson reliving a Hangover movie moment.

Sporttown (Indianapolis)


nice pinstripe jay.

Cory (Lake Jackson, TX)


I don't believe that story, the choir boy, Mike Tyson is the last person that would end up in jail.

jason007thomas (Huntsville,Al)


mike (Atlanta) as far as I'm concerned Kobe is still the ace of the league so all this Bron talk this early in the year is totally annoying

willie (topeka basement)


ppl leave tyson alone lol i bet he WASprevoked

MJ (Boston)


Nash - from Lake Charles - how many Cowboys games have you seen in the last 3 years???? Newman held Jackson and Maclin to 3 catches total.

Chris (Boston)


LeBron has made it clear that he grew up a Yankees fan. The shoes were not a big deal...it might have been if he were playing in MLB.

Chris A (Bella Vista, Arkansas)


Tyson's still got it!!

Roller (Kentucky)


((Mark)) Hopefully there are no more pictures of Gillispie associated with UK basketball!! ha

Cedric (Memphis)


man, you guys are sitting here nitpicking the First Take Team about a picture

MJ (Boston)


because Lebron's a clown and likes the attention

J.B. (Dunmore, PA)


Hey Jay, welcome to the party.

BENGALBILL (CINCINNATI )


surprised tyson did not bite the guy

Derek (Bristol, CT)


Jim Zorn should have been fired for his Skins losing to the Lions ... I mean even the Rams beat the Lions ... Skins are just awful

Ray (Arlington, VA)


LeBron has been an unabashed Yankee fan. Got in trouble for wearing the cap in Cleveland. Doesn't mean he's heading to the Knicks.

Cedric (Memphis)


It might have some significance, i have no problem with the shoes for LeBron

Andrew (Boston)


mod- he is a Yankee fan , and proud that his Yankees won a championship. LeBron also wore a Dallas Cowboy hat when the Cowboys played the Cleveland Browns last year

J.B. (Dunmore, PA)


See what you guys did? You made Dana angry. You won't like Dana when she's angry.

Umor (Detroit)


He saw the designer shoes. he bought them, and he wore them.

Alfredo (New York)


I wish there was a big sports story so this could be a chat instead of random statements.. everyone complains when it's Yankees or Favre etc, but those chats are always much better... Where's Reischia the Chat Wrangler when you need her?

DAVID (Bowie,Md)


LEBRON, is KING of AKRON, just don't see him leaving...

Sporttown (Indianapolis)


ocho vs skip pt3 coming soon!

Richard (West Virginia)


but the skins beat the rams

mike m (canton,oh)


ai is not a fit in cleveland,bron needs shots,shaq needs shots,mo williams need shots,west needs shots so where is ais shots going to come from

Trevor (Clinton Township, MI)


I have a friend who used to be a bouncer in Vegas and he met Mike Tyson once and he said he was a nice guy, even gave my buddy a $100 chip.

Mark (Ann Arbor)


TCU has a good defense every year. Last year they shut down Boise St in their bowl game. TCU can play with anyone.

Nathan Stacken (Brookings, SD)


OK, Skip has said some crazy things in the past, but the Vikings preseason "schism" was blown way out of proportion. Skip thinking that that will hurt the team after one loss is ridiculous. Just because Skip has a profound love for the Cowboys, and because he was wrong about how Brett Favre would play this year and the effect he [Favre] would have on the Vikings, gives Skip no right to talk like that.

Dave (NJ)


Lebron isn't a team player. Lebron is the AI of the 2000's.

jason007thomas (Huntsville,Al)


Mod - either bron is gonna get ridiculously highly paid to go to NY or he's just Crazy (remember he wants to be a billionaire)

Cory (Lake Jackson, TX)


I think JJT is just trying to light a fire under the "Boys, he knows this team wears it feelings on their shoulders. This is just the kinda thing that will make Skip look like the genius he is.

Demetric (Orlando)


Mod, New York 27 could be a ploy as him celebrating the Yankees winning 27 title, but its a cheap shot from a dirt bag

mod
  (10:37 AM)


dirt bag's a little harsh

Brian (Naples,fl)


Lebrons a yanks fan...give him a break..... he probably only does it because he knows how big a deal people make it!

mari (ok)


wow lots of bron bashers...lets remember hes only a kid...think back to when you were 24...now imagine having the talent and sheckles he has...mhm....we'd all be acting a fool too....its being a kid

Richard (West Virginia)


Mark i would believe you if it wasn't TCU

Potato Bob (Boise)


How could Oregon been knocked out of the BCS title picture? They were never in it. They lost to BSU and if we finish unbeaten, there's no way the Ducks would've gotten past us in the standings.

Cedric (Memphis)


my bad, baseball season ended for me with some ill advised base running by a certain Brave so I forgot that the Yankees won #27. So, I really have no problem with Bron now for his shoes. He's showing love

cory d73 (illinois)


the problem is none of the cleveland guards are starters

Sporttown (Indianapolis)


yeah mike tyson is cool ..the reporter probly was picking with mike.

Derek (Bristol, CT)


if you're an NFL team you should beat the Rams and Lions both ... Neither is a quality team .. it's like the Yankees playing a AA team .. and I feel for Stephen Jackson and Calvin Johnson .. so the SKins should take no pride in beating the Rams but should be 100% ashamed of losing to Dana's Lions

MJ (Boston)


Skip made good points NAthan, he thinks the 2 best receivers are in Dallas, and he likes the 3 headed monster in Dallas and all the different elements they bring to the table. He also made good points about the D....although JJT interupted him with complete nonsense.

Shane Jackson (New Orleans)


Skip lost all credibility with me when he said the Cowboys are better than the Saints, heck their not better than the Vikes who aren't better than the Saints.

Vernon (SC)


jason007thomas (Huntsville,Al) I agree that skip will be the DH as always when it comes to Lebron but I will say that if Lebron would step up more as a baller vs a premo skip would have to give him his due

Trevor (Clinton Township, MI)


I'll bet LeBron has Jay Z's "Hello Brooklyn" rockin in his MP3 player before Cavs games....let's face it, if the Cavs don't at least make the Finals, he's gone....New York or NJ/Brooklyn...take your pick.

Mark (Ann Arbor)


All these people that bash Lebron tone would change if he ended up in their city and playing for their team

Cory (Lake Jackson, TX)


By the way I'm flip flopping my pick, Pats v Colts. Yesterday I took Colts cuz they are playing at home, which is always a good choice. But I totally forgot that Indy has 2 rookie corners starting. UH-OH!! I didn't forget what Brady did to those rook's in Tennesse. This could get ugly, PATS WIN!!!

yoan (miami)


Lebron James is going where they pay him more. Maybe he go with his buddy Jay Z to NJ.

jason007thomas (Huntsville,Al)


Trevor (Clinton Township, MI) yeah That photo guy probably deserved to get popped in his face I mean HELLO!! Your trying to provoke Tyson? Idiot

Alfredo (New York)


Wishful thinking Potato, beating USC and playing in a much better conference would have propelled them past Boise St, plus, Nevada will take care of the "undefeated"

Roller (Kentucky)


I see nothing wrong with being a fan of who you want but dude is playing in Cleveland right now and I find it a little disrespectful to wear anything that glamourizes another city like he did.

Shane Jackson (New Orleans)


Wonder what Skip will say when the Saionts smoke the Cowboys...again!

mike m (canton,oh)


Dave (NJ) how can you say lbj is not a team player,have you ever even watched him play,hes one of the few superstars that has no problem making a pass to an open teammate,hes the most unselfish superstar ive seen since magic

J.B. (Dunmore, PA)


If the Nets are trying to woo LeBron away from the Knicks, they are definitely going about it the wrong way.

J.B. (Dunmore, PA)


Speaking of outdated pictures, do you folks know that Michael Kim's still appears at the top of the chat?

Richard (West Virginia)


LEbrons not a ball Hgg hes a Statistics hog if he doesn't get a triple double every game he cries in the locker room

Caddy Mike (Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida)


Skip is "all in" on his Cowboys this year....let's all remember that when Romo starts working on his golf game after 1 playoff game

MJ (Boston)


I think Skip was saying they're more complete than the Saints. But he picked them earlier, so he's riding them out

Sporttown (Indianapolis)


or lebron could be saying thats what number he wants in ny...hmm.

cory d73 (illinois)


mike m thats why AI would fit in cause of lebrons unselfishness

Alfredo (New York)


Nets over Knicks for Bron.. Harris and Lopez are much more attractive than anything the Knicks have.. though fingers crossed for the Clippers

Trevor (Clinton Township, MI)


I'd provoke Tyson....if there were at least 5 figures on the line lol....that'd be a bargin to fight Iron Mike.

MJ (Boston)


Dana - could you ask Jean Jacque, why he doesn't like Newman?

Chris A (Bella Vista, Arkansas)


Haha JB; I was looking at that pic of MK earlier wondering what was going on...

Richard (West Virginia)


There wasn't this big of deal when Larry Fitzgerald Tweeted About His Vikings

Cedric (Memphis)


Will B FTW

stacy (georgetown)


oh really...

Ray (Arlington, VA)


Great soft landing for the Broncos this weekend against the Skins.

Cory (Lake Jackson, TX)


Hey Shane Jackson, dont you mean the Aints!! Like AINT gonna happen.

Dewayne (San Diego, Ca.)


Mark i like the common sense you come with. Step up as a baller what are you guys watching. Who has handled what he has had to handle better? NO ONE

mike (Atlanta)


you know we look at 5'11 6'0 guys on the b ball court and think of them as short. how many of us are 6 feet. I'm 5'9. looking at andrew bynum makes me feel short.

Vernon (SC)


Jay do u think that the Cavs locker room believes that Lebron will be there next year and if not then they have to lose some repsepct for him as they watch him try and take the focus off the question that would not be a question if he would just say no I want a bigger market to play in and a begger better stage. Welcome to NY

Shane Jackson (New Orleans)


MJ(Boston) Skip is on dope or dogfood if he believes that.

jason007thomas (Huntsville,Al)


Vernon (SC) yeah off the court or after the game Premo but on the court - what the hell else does he have to do to prove he's a Baller!!!

Demetric (Orlando)


So let me get this striaght, the crown prince, commands us to "shut-up" about his upcoming status, No LeYork, why don't you "GROW UP" be a man and stop playing games

BENGALBILL (CINCINNATI )


The cavs owner gonna have money to burn soon he just became the owner of ohios only 4 casino's soon to be built and opening in 2012 he can pay lebron what ever he wants

Ty. New jersey [via mobile]


Skip is always right about the cowboys

DAVID (Bowie,Md)


Dave/NJ Lebron is a team player...

jason007thomas (Huntsville,Al)


cory d73 (illinois) great point Bron would really be the Magic of that team

mike m (canton,oh)


cory d73 no ai never wants to pass,all he does is jack up shots no matter whos open or how many people are on him and he would kill all the chemistry between lbj and his team

Umor (Detroit)


What Jay, Is LeBron going to detroit to play with Bynum.

Dave (NJ)


Mike M- Plus when I watch him I don't see that X factor. No killer instinct. Talented guy, but not a champion.

MJ (Boston)


why didnt' Lebron say this about 9 months ago

dana
  (10:44 AM)


mark my words, lebron will still get asked about free agency and still talk about it

Caddy Mike (Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida)


Talk about LeBron will not stop...too many people make their living talking about off court stuff...I don't care about his shoes

Vernon (SC)


Mark ann arbor good to see suns of old but if they want to win they need defense

Dave (NJ)


Plus he is turning into a Farve. ALWAYS wants the headlines to be about him. Totally with you Dana!

Chris A (Bella Vista, Arkansas)


Give him a week Dana

Roller (Kentucky)


I don't know about everyone else but I'm ready for some real basketball- like college basketball

MJ (Boston)


agreed

Trevor (Clinton Township, MI)


Skip, what's wrong with LeBron wanting to focus on the season? What's he going to say..."I'm going to NY/Brooklyn next season screw Shaq and Cleveland, peace." Not going to happen.

stacy (georgetown)


jay when is the next pen drpo game?you need to win and i am sorry about what said in yestrday's chat do you forgive me and not ban me from the chat?

Umor (Detroit)


Will Bynum been flying around like that all season so far. He's been using his speed.

Kyle (Pocahontas, AR)


Agree w/Skip!

cory d73 (illinois)


stephen jackson would also be a good fit in cleveland.but he is going to cost big money. thats why AI is the obvious choice in cleveland

J.B. (Dunmore, PA)


So LeBron put a '27' on his sneakers. Big deal. He's not being paid by the entire city of Cleveland. He's expressing his fandom and I see nothing wrong with it. As for his next destination, I hope it's New York. He could make New York basketball relevant again and honestly, the NBA can use that.

mari (ok)


years and years ago a friend and i had a convo and the question came up.. for 10 mil would you rather fight tyson or sleep with woody allen...tyson was the pick figuring one punch then down we'd go and pocket 10 mil for the plastic surgery lol

Nathan Stacken (Brookings, SD)


MJ, I'm just saying that Skip doesn't make much sense when talking about the schism, because everyone on the team loves Brett Favre, and they've already lost once. Favre and the Vikings are exceeding Skip's expectations, and he can't admit he is wrong

Dewayne (San Diego, Ca.)


It is still a free Country? He can wear what he wants to wear. GET OVER IT!

BENGALBILL (CINCINNATI )


why does he have to be a home town fan that is riddiculous he can root for whoever he wants

MJ (Boston)


Schilling wore a Steelers shirt when the PAts played the Steelers in the playoffs...WHO CARES

mike (Atlanta)


mark MY words. Lebron james and dwayne wade WILL stay where they are.

jason007thomas (Huntsville,Al)


Like I said it's like beyond Hating with skip when it comes to Bron, TO and AI

Dave (NJ)


*Favre

Dave (New Orleans)


Demetri hates Lebron more than Brady

cory d73 (illinois)


i think if lebron contolled the ball it would be a different story.he could kill the chemistry or he could fill the hole that the cavs are missing and that is a scoring guard.

Chris (Boston)


Agreed Dana. He just said what he felt he had to say for the sake of his teammates, fans, etc.

Roller (Kentucky)


exactly Dana.

Alfredo (New York)


Agreed Roller.. College Basketball is soo much better than the NBA, can't wait for conference play

Scott (Colorado Springs)


If Lebron doesn't want to be asked about where he is going, he needs to stop with all of the New York clothes. Wear Cleveland things until the end of the season then you can bring all of your hats, shoes, and anything else NY out.

Garrett (CA)


Is Dirk staying in Dallas or will he go somewhere else?

stacy (georgetown)


caddy mike are you crazy?

Mark (Ann Arbor)


Why would Lebron want to play for the Knicks? they are Terrible and have nothing to build around him.

dana
  (10:47 AM)


agree bengalbill, he also grew up in a time when the yanks were THE team to cheer for. They were everything. Who cares who he cheers for in another sport.

MJ (Boston)


Nathan - agreed there is no "schism"....blown out of proportion....kind of like the Roy Williams comment 2 weeks ago

stacy (georgetown)


dana i know you like sports,but do you have a another team that you root for?

dana
  (10:49 AM)


stacy what's another team? I am detroit area across the board, used to give the sac kings some love when i was out there, michigan wolverines always.

jason007thomas (Huntsville,Al)


PLEASE LETS ALL STOP TALKING ABOUT BRON!!!! PLEASE PEOPLE.

Chris (Boston)


MJ, you probably remember this. Brady wore a Yankees hat in NY b/c he was TRYING to fit in and not be noticed. Patriot fans made a huge deal about that as well. A lot of fans just need a reality slap sometimes. Not a big deal people.

jay
  (10:50 AM)


good idea!!! please!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

dana
  (10:50 AM)


chris, did the fans or did we the media? Let me rephrase, i know we did in the media...did the fans there? I don't remember

Demetric (Orlando)


WHAT THE HECK....DID I JUST HEAR THE WORD OVERRATED AND PEYTON MANNING IN THE SAME SENTENCE, IF ANYBODY IS OVERRATED IT'S THAT BUM TOM "SYSTEM BRADY

MJ (Boston)


Mark from Ann Arbor - very true, who'd want to play for the Knicks, especially if all he cares about is winning

dana
  (10:51 AM)


MJ and Mark I've been asking that for awhile. I guess he can want to go there to have them rebuild around him with msg money. But as far as pieces in place, ummmm don't think it's in ny

Roller (Kentucky)


No one said he couldn't cheer for the Yanks but rubbing it in the face of folks who love him in Ohio is another, and yes I say rubbing it in cause he was showing them off to the whole world lastnight!

Umor (Detroit)


But can you blame LeBron for being a Yankees Fan. He's in Akron, The Indians are always losing while he's growing up. He wasn't going to be a die hard Indians Fan.He chose the Yanks. Get over it.

dana
  (10:52 AM)


roller, maybe as fans we shouldn't take things so personally. he was a kid like all of us who had teams he liked. maybe it's as simple as that and not the skipiracy or marketing scenario others have created

Chris (Boston)


The fans were not happy about it, More b/c of the Red Sox/Yankees hatred. Of course I am generalizing. Not everyone was mad, but it was all over sports radio.

jay
  (10:53 AM)


wrong umor. when lebron was 10 the indians started a run of al central titles that mirrored anything the yankees did during that stretch. dudes a front runner plain and simple.

dana
  (10:53 AM)


Cool, chris..and i just laughed at your most recent "but yes the media did hlep to blow it up even more so"...NO, NOT THE MEDIA!! We never do that!

mike m (canton,oh)


i live in ohio and have no problem with what any pro player waers.its a free country he can wear whatever he wants,all i care about is what he does on the court

dana
  (10:53 AM)


mike m, wise man

Cory (Lake Jackson, TX)


Demetric, WOW dude! Whats the deal you've been killin Brady for 2 days now, maybe longer. He's a sure fire HOF, no way or in anyway is that guy a bum.

jay
  (10:53 AM)


great point mike. i dont care if hes a front runner either. just win baby!

Andrew (Boston)


Dana- thats what I like about you your Michigan through and through. Where Lebron is all over the place he likes the Yankees in baseball and the Cowboys in football.

Alfredo (New York)


The Indians were in the World Series and contending when he was growing up.. the Yanks were just better.. he's a bandwagoner

Cedric (Memphis)


who cares? Isnt Shaq a Steelers fan?

MJ (Boston)


Chris - agreed....

jason007thomas (Huntsville,Al)


Demetric (Orlando) WOW somebody really called Payton the conductor OVERRATED!!! somebody didn't take their crazy medicine this morning.

Sporttown (Indianapolis)


brady and manning my two fav qb's next to montana of course!

DAVID (Bowie,Md)


NOW IT'S BASH BRADY TIME...P.s. (pat will win)....

Andy (Indianapolis)


Skip, I am a huge fan but if anyone is going to try and say Peyton Manning is over rated thats ridiculous. The guy is 8-0 with Austin Collie and Pierre Garcon at wide reciever. In no way is he over rated. 40,000 yars in 1 decade??? Speaks for itself!

Trevor (Clinton Township, MI)


I'm born and raised in Michigan and the 2 Detroit area teams that I root for are the Michigan Wolverines and Detroit Pistons...and those sentiments waver from time to time and I'm admittedly drawn to great/dominant/winning teams. I rooted for NC over Michigan in 1993...looking back I probably wouldn't have now, but I did then. Any team is likable, given the circumstance.

MJ (Boston)


Good to know, Jay Crawford didn't leave his sinking Indians, or Browns, or soon to be Cavs....well maybe not Cavs

Shane Jackson (New Orleans)


Hey Corey in Lake Jackson TX, Yeah I mean the "Aints" those same Aints that haven't lost to the Cowgirls in about the last 5 games they've faced off against each other.

Richard (West Virginia)


the knicks only have like 2 players under contract for 2010 they have to rebuild around lebron

Chris (Boston)


But yes, the media did help to blow it up even more so. :o)

MJ (Boston)


chris - i do remember, everyone blew it out of proportion...

dana
  (10:54 AM)


andrew, that's just how i grew up. my dad's kind of all over the place with his kid allegiances and the ones he developed as an adult. Some would say i'm too loyal, i mean i still cheer for the lions

Dewayne (San Diego, Ca.)


Demetric i dnt call people dumb. But u are DUMB. Brady has THREE Super Bowl rings.

Caddy Mike (Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida)


I think maybe Skip might be a little overrated...by himself

BENGALBILL (CINCINNATI )


Brady comes acroos as an elitest just like the team he plays for and the coach

Mark (Ann Arbor)


Demetric - give it up with the Brady bashing. If Brady is a system quarterback then so is Joe Montana. Because Steve Young stepped in one a Super Bowl and went to the Hall of fam.e

Isaac (Colorado)


How many superbowl rings does Brady have Demetric?

Ray (Arlington, VA)


So far NBA is just like NFL this season. Great teams and a lot of horrible ones (Knicks, Nets, Grizz, TWolves, etc.)

Cedric (Memphis)


oh I forgot one, the Knicks. Danilo, Darko, ?, ?, ?, and LeBron. I would say he doesnt pick them

Caddy Mike (Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida)


The Bears need to bring some defense tonight...their season hangs in the balance...and Cutler needs to lead this team and earn his cash

mike (Atlanta)


Cleveland should not care about lebron loving the yankees. Should care about lebron getting you that first championship in 45 years.

Dave (NJ)


Cavs should've gotten Ben Gordon. That guy has the killer instinct Lebron doesn't. That Bulls-Celtics series last year proved that. I've never seen Lebron do anything like that.

mike (Atlanta)


Jason are you ok? lebron....lebron....lebron.

Isaac (Colorado)


Let's talk Kobe?

Dewayne (San Diego, Ca.)


If Isiah was the Knicks coach we would be talking about how HORRIBLE they are. They are HORRIBLE! I wonder why ESPN is not killing them?

Craig (South Bend)


Good for you Dana got to stick with your teams....GO PURDUE!!

Daniel (Van Horn Tx.)


hello dana so tell me what do you think of my Cowboys now and if i were the rest of the league I'd be worried cause it looks like they're going to start hitting on all cylinders

jason007thomas (Huntsville,Al)


Garrett (CA) WOW!! Derk the jerk leaving Dallas? thats bigger then the OJ case'

jay
  (10:55 AM)


fan through and through. thats what a fan does. he can be critical of his team, and pick them to lose if he believes they will, but a true fan never ditches a team. thats not a FANatic its a CASual...

willie (topeka basement)


do believe he wants a championship

Dave (NJ)


Remember Darko? lol

Sporttown (Indianapolis)


i agree dana,bengalbill.

Roller (Kentucky)


If you want teach kids the correct way to play the game of basketball, you definitely don't want them learning from the NBA.

jay
  (10:56 AM)


perfectly said mike!

mike (Atlanta)


or as charles barkley would say mark, they are turrible.

dana
  (10:56 AM)


richard, i guess the scary thing is can you get who you want? it's easier said than done..EVEN with lebron as the main piece

mike (Atlanta)


i missed it whos the next great player skip thinks is overrated

Richard (West Virginia)


IF Lebron and Wade switched teams who would have more success

J.B. (Dunmore, PA)


LeBron to the Knicks would be fine with me. I already root for an NFL team that is all of a sudden hated for having a former arch rival lead them. I'd be used to the hate with LeBron in New York.

Jacob (Dallas, TX)


The only way tcu deserves to be #4 is when the BCS changes to a playoff system and they've won their way up from all conferences and teams that actually have programs.

J.B. (Dunmore, PA)


So we have people out there who would rather LeBron censor himself instead of being free to express himself through his wardrobe. Are these the same people who think Ochocinco's antics are funny (which they are)?

Andrew (Boston)


Shane From New Orleans, that's a mighty good stat that the Cowboys are 0-5 against the Saints. All that tells me is that the Cowboys are overdue to beat the Saints. If Carolina can run against them , the Cowboys will do the same thing

BENGALBILL (CINCINNATI )


Dana you should thank the state of ohio for giving the wolverines a football team

Cedric (Memphis)


B-Diddy, Blake griffin, Kaman, Gordon, ThorntonYao, Ariza, Scola, Brooks, BattierShaq,Z,Mo,Delonte,Candace's brotherLopez, Devin, CDR, Yi,After looking at the options you pick

Caddy Mike (Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida)


Crazy like a fox, Stacy...what are you referring to

mike m (canton,oh)


lebrons not leaving beacuse he will have chris bosh in cleveland next season

Chris A (Bella Vista, Arkansas)


Is Skip Bayless overrated? Was that what Jay just asked?

Ray (Arlington, VA)


LeBron will be a Redskin next year.

dana
  (10:57 AM)


alfredo, a bandwagoner? i dont think you can call a kid that. adults who leave their teams for one i'll give you but when you're choosing your team...why not pick one that's winning?!

Cory (Lake Jackson, TX)


Sporttown how could Brady be your favorite QB?? He's the qb of the Colts most hated team??? In the 90's I hated Steve Young and Brett Favre. Why cuz they were the measuring stick to Aikman and the 'Boys. Respected but definitly HATED!!

Andy (Indianapolis)


Mike, its Peyton Manning.

Cedric (Memphis)


Wade

Demetric (Orlando)


Dewayne in San Diego; Terry Bradshaw has 4 rings, Troy Aikman has 3 rings, Big Ben has 2 rings, is either of them better that Peyton Manning...No Rings don't lie, but they don't tell the whole story

Sporttown (Indianapolis)


cory..hmmmm.

Cedric (Memphis)


all that ran together, but it's the main options for the Clippers, Rockets, and Nets. LeBron has two good options

Hook (Southern Maryland)


If LeBron is a Skin next year. Here we come Super Bowl!!!

Mark (Ann Arbor)


Can you blame Lebron for not like the Browns? when he was a kid Cleveland didn't even have a football team! Remember they did move to Baltimiore

nikki (new orleans)


Why does skip disrepect the Saints so much? How could the cowboys be better than the Saints.

Dave (NJ)


Ray- LOL

jason007thomas (Huntsville,Al)


Caddy Mike (Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida) WOW Skip overrated??? thats a big time quote there my friend

T.I. (Baltimore Md)


who thinks the ravens will have a turnaround season and win the super bowl

Andy (Indianapolis)


Cory, I AGREE THATS CRAZY! You cant live in Indy and like Brady

Sporttown (Indianapolis)


wrong again andy..i respect football if your good your good dont hate!

jason007thomas (Huntsville,Al)


T.I. (Baltimore Md) NOBODY _ unless they go pick up Marvin Harrison. (or if Marvin agrees to take less money)

Daniel (Van Horn Tx.)


Go Cowboys!!!!!!!

Roller (Kentucky)


can't stand the cowboys!

MJ (Boston)


Skip didnt disrespect the Saints, he just thinks the Cowboys are better, as the biggest Cowboy fan there is, I do think the Cowboys have a complete team and they're a tough match up for New Orleans....but I go to give the Saints the edge as they're 8-0.

Vernon (SC)


jason007thomas (Huntsville,Al On the court I give him much repsect and admiration not as much as Kobe but next in line for this generation but his media hungry attentions seeking behavior and arrogance is what I can't take and I lke skip I imangine have a hard time distinguishing lebron on the court from lebron off the court

willie (topeka basement)


lefevour,,, familiar name?

BENGALBILL (CINCINNATI )


As a die hard Bengals fan Joe Montana most hated man in the nati watched him slip 2 superbowl rings off our fingers in the last play of the games

Matt (Baltimore)


T.I.: I think the Ravens are better than their record shows, but they will NOT get past Indy, Pittsburgh, even Cincinnati and make it to the super bowl.

Africa (Brooklyn,)


I'm late...my bad on that Dwight Howard prediction

Cedric (Memphis)


oh yeah and what he would return to Cleveland with

Roller (Kentucky)


I guess in places like here in Kentucky I can cheer for any pro team I want cause we have no pro teams.

Andrew (Boston)


dana- I like that you stick by the Lions even when they are stinky . That is a true blue fan. I grew up in Canada , and I grew up in Cowboys household where my dad and brothers cheered for them

Shane Jackson (New Orleans)


Andrew (Boston) Carolina,Miami,Atlanta all ran well against the Saints but couldn't score much. You don't score 30 or more you going to lose.

Umor (Detroit)


Red Wing 9 Columbus 1, Talk about a Coach trash talkin comin back to bite him last night.

mike m (canton,oh)


Dave the cavs didnt need gordon they have mo,and you must not of seen the game where lebron took over the game against the pistons in the playoffs a few years back,he single handily beat the pistons

Cedric (Memphis)


have you guys ever showed us what the pen game is

Dave (NJ)


T.I.- Can't see the Ravens D taking them the distance this year.

Alfredo (New York)


It's more his personality showing through, everything GOAT, but yes, when your team is a legit contender and then you choose another team you have no affiliation with, kind of bandwagoning.. not like he was in Royals country

MJ (Boston)


I'm still confused with Jean Jaques comments, I think he's out of his mind, someone get him some coffee to wake him up

jay
  (11:02 AM)


yep, ive tried a few live...havent made one yet...but i will!!!!

dana
  (11:02 AM)


numerous times cedric..it's a hole in the floor jay tries to drop a pen in

Caddy Mike (Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida)


I think we need to remember that rings are won by all players on the team and all contribute...We say Brady won 3 rings...I prefer Brady played quarterback on a team that won 3 Championships...same goes with coaches...Such and such coached the team that won the Super Bowl, etc.

dana
  (11:02 AM)


caddy mike you can say it however you want - football's a team sport, no one wins it alone.

Hook (Southern Maryland)


I was surprised when I saw that score. Was Steve Mason in the net for the Blue Jackets?

Andy (Indianapolis)


I dont hate at all, Tom Brady is one of the best QBs of all time. But if your a TRUE fan, you dont root for them, no way.

jay
  (11:03 AM)


they pulled their goalie...for the whole game...

Hayden (Logan, Utah)


Hi Dana, Jay, Reis, is there another host?

jay
  (11:04 AM)


nope, thats all of us. whats up hayden

Hayden (Logan, Utah)


I hate Tom Brady. Them Brady rules are stupid, and he is a pansy. I believe that he gets special treatment.

stacy (georgetown )


you get it cedric?

DAVID (Bowie,Md)


B. Jenning has changed the culture of HS Baller's.....He's good!!!!

Sporttown (Indianapolis)


i dont root for the pats i just give respect to the player.

Ray (Arlington, VA)


Tyler Hansbrough flying under the radar and playing good ball off the bench for the Pacers. Watch out all you haters who said he'd be a bad pro.

J.B. (Dunmore, PA)


Something else to ponder. If the Knicks do get LeBron, don't you think they also go after someone like Chris Bosh? This is a city that is considered one of the meccas of basketball. Surely they are going to give King James any help they can, right?

Andrew (Boston)


Shane from New Orleans you are forgetting one point with all those teams you mentioned there. Is that the Dallas Cowboys have a better defense than those teams you mentioned. The Dallas defense is getting better and better with each game they play

MJ (Boston)


Skip destroys Rob Parker, JJT, 2 live Stews, Jemele Parker, John Ritchie...the only one who gave him a debate was Ochocinco...

Umor (Detroit)


Steve mason got pulled after the 3rd goal. in 6 minutes

Cedric (Memphis)


yeah, I know what it is. I just didnt know if it was ever shown on tv

Andy (Indianapolis)


D-WADE BABY!

Sporttown (Indianapolis)


brandon jennings is a beast.

BENGALBILL (CINCINNATI )


Jay you picking against the bengals again this week? worked well for them against the ravens.

Caddy Mike (Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida)


Roller, I always thought UK was a professional basketball team

Africa (Brooklyn,)


Why would D-Wade leave Miami? I mean seriously...unless LeBron goes to NY and he's willing to take a paycut....there's no reason to leave Miami

Andy (Indianapolis)


That a boy Hayden!

Cory (Lake Jackson, TX)


Look as fans we use words like; war, solider, killing, crazy, sick, and hate. All words are taken out of context, don't go all Dr. Phil in here plz.

jay
  (11:06 AM)


yep. with all the certainty in the world!!!! book it bengal bill.

Eddie (Pensacola, FL.)


HUGE Sunday night game with 2 of the best QB's to play going head to head. Who's got the edge?

Trevor (Clinton Township, MI)


I never liked pep rallies ever and I played football in high school...so I'd go to the one in the fall, but the rest of the year I would just sneak out of school a tad early lol.

Andrew (Corvallis, OR)


how awesome was Greg Oden running point on a breakaway last night?

J.B. (Dunmore, PA)


"Here's a story. 'Bout a man named, 'Brady.' Who was living with three very lovely rings..."

Africa (Brooklyn,)


With the salary cap issue, it's unlikely the Knicks will get LeBron and another star, they can't fit in 2 max contracts

Brian (Naples,fl)


wade is the most exciting player in basketball.

Sporttown (Indianapolis)


in my book "best" means fav.

Isaac (Colorado)


Star players in every sport get special treatment

jason007thomas (Huntsville,Al)


Vernon (SC) I used to be Bron all day but lately its like he's becoming to big for his britches but hey he's making money - squeezing it for all its worth, I cant hate on that

jay
  (11:07 AM)


only time ive said WOW in a good way during his nba career.

jason007thomas (Huntsville,Al)


MJ (Boston) Ha!! Jemelle Parker??

Dave (NJ)


Jay - Who do you want to start? Brady Q. or Derek A.???

Andy (Indianapolis)


Wade is not leaving Miami.

J.B. (Dunmore, PA)


Looks like Columbus may have already lost its hockey team.

T.I. (Baltimore Md)


i have all the faith in the world for the ravens but i think we need to let Willis go and how about Larry Johnson and Marvin Harrison then what

Cory (Lake Jackson, TX)


So Sporttown, you didn't hate the Pats the 2 years they beat you in the Championship Game?? We're you high fiving your buds sayin, "alright we get to play the Pats again, sure dont care if they beat us again." Cmon dude be a fan, hate those guys.

Hayden (Logan, Utah)


Tell OCHO next time you see him that he can send the mustard to me

Ty. New jersey [via mobile]


Brady not overrated, he just not winning another ring. Ever

MJ (Boston)


Jay - best cornerback tandem of all time: Hanford Dixon and Frank Minnifield....who was better?

Hayden (Logan, Utah)


bengals will win, otherwise Im out a pack of smokes, CMON OCHO!!!

Andy (Indianapolis)


Hands down, Brian.

Demetric (Orlando)


The team that would have the money and the talent for D-Wade to win now is the Atlanta Hawks. Joe Johnson will be a free-agent and they don't have to resign him, D-wade in that hawk line up would be a nightmare next to Crawford

T.I. (Baltimore Md)


this game Sunday night will be one of the best

Ray (Arlington, VA)


Glad to see Greg Oden coming around. I thought all the Sam Bowie comparisons were a rush to judgment.

Kyle (Pocahontas, AR)


Maybe the Browns should sign L. Johnson for there QB...Couldn't hurt them haha

Cedric (Memphis)


I don't think Montana beat you on last play of "games". I thought one was a blowout and the other was a drive ending with a pass to Taylor

willie (topeka basement)


whos gonna market converse? lol

Hayden (Logan, Utah)


Im a bandwagon Vikes fan, sue me, FAVRE FOR MVP!!!!

jason007thomas (Huntsville,Al)


mike (Atlanta) Mike your spiteful my friend!! - the Lebron talk is starting to sound like figure nails on a chalk board

Africa (Brooklyn, NY)


To be honest, it's not the lack of talent that would keep LeBron/Bosh/D-Wade of NY, it's D'Antoni's ridiculous system and the meida. Too much pressure from fans and reporters

dana
  (11:09 AM)


i will willie

nikki (new orleans)


I use to enjoy Skip, but now honestly I don't. He dousn't care about facts and having intelligent debate anymore, he just sounds like a crazy old hateful man who has altzeimres or something. Of course the Saints are better than the cowboys and so are alot of other people. The Saints are 8-0. Were the best in the NFC.

J.B. (Dunmore, PA)


Every time I see a Blazers highlight involving Oden I wonder if it will show him collapsing to the floor in pain.

john (panama city bch, fl)


Looked like the refs GAVE the paint to the Cavs last night, kinda stands to reason that they would be able to win, since the higher percentage shots were available to THEM- ALONE!!!

Sporttown (Indianapolis)


i agree andy wades' not going nowhere..its MIAMI!

dana
  (11:10 AM)


sporttown i agree too

Dave (NJ)


He beat the Pistons WITHOUT Gordon.

Brian (Naples,fl)


Wade won't leave miami unless there is a ton of money, but i thin miami will give him what he wants to stay.

jason007thomas (Huntsville,Al)


Ray (Arlington, VA) I agree!! I really hope Oden stays healthy

willie (topeka basement)


ill buy some then dana

Roller (Kentucky)


I guess I love the underdog cause I would love to see the Royals, Pirates or Tigers in a WS. Too easy to pull for Yanks, Sox, or Mets but not saying anything wrong with it just like the smaller market teams in baseball.

Trevor (Clinton Township, MI)


So is JJ bouncing in his chair because of a missing wheel, busted hydraulics, or nervous energy?

dana
  (11:11 AM)


brian he is a nice guy too. every time i talk with him i walk away thinking his true person, a good guy.

Dave (NJ)


Nikki- I agree, what is wrong with Skip lately? lol

Cedric (Memphis)


I loved Pep Rallys cause the people were there to adore me

DAVID (Bowie,Md)


LIKE MIKE.....ENUFF SAID.....

Andy (Indianapolis)


Sporttown, I know right? why would he live Miami?? Hes already got one ring, its south beach!

Caddy Mike (Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida)


Converse Chuck Taylors...you can change colors every day

Demetric (Orlando)


Nikki in New Orleans, thats like a little harsh on Skip

john (panama city bch, fl)


dana would be a good fit for Converse- Chuck Taylors are as much about fashion as function.

Sporttown (Indianapolis)


make no mistake i am a die hard colts bleed blue fan and hate the pats! u guys r confused by me giving brady props..which is called hate n'..check the hip-hop manual.

J.B. (Dunmore, PA)


My sister sent me a Brett Favre Vikings t-shirt for my birthday. Can't wait to wear it in front of my Packer fan relatives.

Mark (Ann Arbor)


Nikki is right - Skip has become tiresome

Craig (South Bend)


They should call Lucas Oil stadium the house that Peyton built....because he legitimized the the Colts franchise in Indianapolis so I don't think you can call him overrated.

Hook (Southern Maryland)


Rockband is awesome. I was singing James Brown Sunday.

Hayden (Logan, Utah)


Wade seems like a great ambassador for the sports

J.B. (Dunmore, PA)


Hayden: Glad to have you aboard the Vikes band wagon as long as you don't jump off if they don't win.

Andrew (Boston)


Nikki from New Orleans - The Saints are flying too high right now they will cool off and when they do play a stinker it very well could be in the playoffs. They may just lay an egg then

T.I. (Baltimore Md)


D Wade is the truth no doubt

mike (Atlanta)


the new nickname for lebron james. The Akron hammer. Originated by michelle beadle on sportsnation. SPREAD THE WORD

BENGALBILL (CINCINNATI )


chuck taylors forever air jordans never

Andrew (Corvallis, OR)


according to recovery time this is when Oden should come out of his shell and i think he's doing it. watch out for portland they started the year as that sixth team on body wanted to talk about for a run at the championship, but i think they are slowly sneaking into that championship talk. best start since 1999 or 2000.

mike m (canton,oh)


i love chucks,been wearing them since i was like 8

Kyle (Pocahontas, AR)


Kobe.....or maybe you guys should throw Robert Horry in there! I mean come on how many has he made???

Alfredo (New York)


Black Momba wins that poll, any other choice would be uncivilized

Cory (Lake Jackson, TX)


Can I trade T-Mac for Wade.

Africa (Brooklyn, NY)


Kobe without question, why are we even asking

Brian (Naples,fl)


good interview dana....should of made him sing. lol

Hayden (Logan, Utah)


chuck taylors are great bball shoes, trust me

d.h._crusher (the other bristol (tn))


i wonder if skip even beleives half of the randomness that comes out of his mouth......

Demetric (Orlando)


Kobe taught those other guys how to win gold....especially Lebronze

Sporttown (Indianapolis)


wrong skip!

Ray (Arlington, VA)


Nikki (NO) try spell check. It would help your point. I disagree with Skip, but no need to get personal.

Cory (Lake Jackson, TX)


Im in the dining room thank you very much Skip. You're off the team again.

mike (Atlanta)


HEY IM IN MY LIVING ROOM NOT BASEMENT. Skip you just lost any credibility that you had left. peyton overrated? ahhhhhhh

Dave (NJ)


Skip I am at work. Not the basement lol

Kevin (NY)


Let me guess, Tony Romo's the greatest qb of all time, Skip?

Chad (Las Vegas)


I hope ESPN does drug tests. Because if Skip passes he should go get a CAT Scan to check for brain damage. Yesterday ranks the Saints 6th in his power rankings today he calls Peyton Manning overrated.

willie (topeka basement)


skip r u jealous of our manrooms i love my basement slash bar

J.B. (Dunmore, PA)


Never found Converse to be comfortable. I'm a Reebok guy.

Trevor (Clinton Township, MI)


Way to win the chatters over John Edward Bayless II........

mari (ok)


chucks rule..have worn them forever....

Andy (Indianapolis)


Skip I just LOST ALL RESPECT FOR YOU!

Roller (Kentucky)


The bandwagon is rolling right now for UK basketball if anyone wants on speak now cause once it get started we are not slowing down!!

Caddy Mike (Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida)


Game winner in todays NBA...Kobe every day and twice on Sunday...he'd also make the free throws if he was fouled

J.B. (Dunmore, PA)


Hard not to like D-Wade. Seems to be a good guy with a great sense of giving back to the community. I'd love to see him calling MSG his home court.

Umor (Detroit)


Converse, The Ramones use to rock'em all the time.

mike (Atlanta)


ocho was right. Shock value.

Africa (Brooklyn, NY)


Peyton still didn't have defense to win more SB's

Hayden (Logan, Utah)


you couldnt pay me to talk to Kobe

Richard (West Virginia)


The Italian isolationist is pretty cool so kobe has two great nick names

Hayden (Logan, Utah)


whatever skip gets he deserves, I mean cmon, hes a maniac!! but mildly entertaining

dana
  (11:16 AM)


brian i wanted to ...knew he wasn't going there. in studio/in person, i would of gotten at least one roxanne

Roller (Kentucky)


I would sit the bench for any team and wear any shoe brand without complaints for a fraction of any pro salary.

Mark (Ann Arbor)


So now its Peyton Mannings fault because they played the Bears in the Super Bowl? I didn't realize the Colts could control the NFC

nikki (new orleans)


Demetric do you hear this dude saying Payton Manning is overrated right now. I hit it right on the nose.

James Jones (Norman)


we have to remember, Peyton Manning went to Tennessee, and Skip went to Vanderbelt...says it all....

Hook (Southern Maryland)


You can follow the Akron Hammer on Twitter, Facebook, and now on Myspace. Do it now!!!

john (panama city bch, fl)


Skip shouldn't preach about interceptions- he's dropping the ball...RIGHT NOW!

Corey (louisiana)


So I guess Dan Marino is supremely overrated and shouldn't be in the HOF right?

Andy (Indianapolis)


Thats a great point James.

Trevor (Clinton Township, MI)


Peyton Manning may not be the best playoff QB ever, but to call him overrated is purely ridiculous....you can peg the guy for 4000 yards and 30 TDs EVERY SINGLE SEASON at a 65% clip...he's a great QB, period.

MJ (Boston)


JJT is outmatched by Skip...

Chad (Las Vegas)


I think Skip dressed up as Lou Holtz for Halloween and still hasn't taken his costume off.

Roller (Kentucky)


Elway is overrated!

DAVID (Bowie,Md)


Bengalbill/cin...you telling your age dude....lol P.S. Chuck's were the best....

Africa (Brooklyn, NY)


TEAMS win Super Bowls...please, if they didn't whip up the tuck rule against Oakland, the Brady legend may never have started

willie (topeka basement)


peyton used to not have a defense

Demetric (Orlando)


Put Manning in that Pat System they would have 3 more titles

Umor (Detroit)


Man Skip, Peyton everyone thought would be great in college.

Sporttown (Indianapolis)


good point james

mendy (okla.)


Hey guys better late than never...SKIP you are crazy today!!Manning is far from overrated. Now romo........

jason007thomas (Huntsville,Al)


WOW!! skip is just ridiculous man!! pure shock jock not a real sports annalist (Nikki in NO you might be right) Payton over rated Come on Man!!! and I'm in my boxer shorts chillin in my living room skip, Nice try - Is cheap shots all you got??

mike (Atlanta)


skip you have two Nemesis. ocho and T.O.

J.B. (Dunmore, PA)


Roller: The bandwagon will come to a halt in KY if they end up on probation with a coach who has a history of some shady dealings.

Evan (New Jersey)


Peyton is the best 4 the simple fact he is the only qb that is a QB and a coach... what other team do u know that could hav a rookie coach go 8-0... coach of the year PEYTON MANNING!!

Umor (Detroit)


Good Point Corey. Marino really needed a running game. Never got it.

BENGALBILL (CINCINNATI )


Chad is the ultimate team player

Mark (Ann Arbor)


Chad - even Lou Holtz wouldn't say something that ridiculous

Kevin (NY)


Has Skip eaten his crow yet since Cincy beat Baltimore last Sunday?

Richard (West Virginia)


I have to say skip is right an 7-8 record in the post season he is a little overrated

will (san antonio)


Ok I have to agree to Skip Peyton manning is overrated. he's only won one superbowl, got beat by Tom Brady( who has 3 rings) and really hasn't gotten back to that level since 06.

mike (Atlanta)


Brady has benefited from good defense. Peyton has never had that kind of defense. Won Ring by himself.

T.I. (Baltimore Md)


it bad to stop his shine let ochocinco be him self

Chad (Las Vegas)


Skip has done a few chats on SN. He can no longer ever convince me that he believes 100% everything that comes out of his mouth.

jason007thomas (Huntsville,Al)


john (panama city bch, fl) ha!! straight butter fingers of the mouth

john (panama city bch, fl)


James Jones- CERTAINLY puts things in perspective, huh?

stacy (georgetown )


skip is crazy.....

Andy (Indianapolis)


Skip you just said Rhodes won the superbowl for the colts???? So your saying Tom Brady is overrated because Vinateri Im pretty sure won everyone of those superbowls. Neither of them are overrated.

dana
  (11:19 AM)


im with ya folks peyton is not overrated. forget every stat - that guy is smart out there and is as derrick said, the guy who can walk up to the line and do whatever he wants, like having an o coordinator out there

Trevor (Clinton Township, MI)


Heinz makes/processes mustard too I believe.

Caddy Mike (Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida)


Roller...as an Indiana grad, I can't get on, but I like your chances this year with Coach Cal and all that talent...IU had to start over from scratch

Kyle (Pocahontas, AR)


Lewis said last week whatever keeps Ocho happy is good, but now he is saying he can't send it this week? Hmm

mendy (okla.)


I agree Evan...There is not any qb's out there that can dot that.

Walter (Boone, NC)


How can Skip say that Peyton is overrated? He reads defenses like he is another offensive coordinator, he is accurate enough to be one of the best ever in the NFL, he has passion for the game like no other...instead of saying Peyton is overrated because he hasn't won as much as Brady...but look at that horrible defense and the sub par run game.

john (panama city bch, fl)


jason007 I use shock value, too-lol

Umor (Detroit)


Skip Brain just left the building.

dana
  (11:20 AM)


mike you're forgetting that indy defense the super bowl year was entirely different than the reg season version. couldn't stop the run during reg season and suddenly did. again, no one wins a super bowl alone.

will (san antonio)


Yeah Dana but he's only won one superbowl and hasn't gotten close since.

Evan (New Jersey)


Cincy is forreal...they got Carson back and they're the same team that had pittsburg number we carson went out with that injury

Mark (Ann Arbor)


The Colts have never had more than an above average defense. They got hot in 2007 on the defensive side of the ball. But other than that they have been average at best.

jason007thomas (Huntsville,Al)


I do think the chad antics are just getting out of hand and takes away from the seriousness of the game

Corey (louisiana)


So I guess Ocho was right........Skip only says things for shock value

Africa (Brooklyn, NY)


And if Vinateri misses any of those kicks, how do we look at Brady? The 'Spygate' cloud doesn't help either and he wasn't dominant againt NY in SB 42. JUST saying...

mike (Atlanta)


i hate this sunday game. I don't want the steelers or bengals to win. I want the game to be canceled and them both to get losses.

BENGALBILL (CINCINNATI )


and the bengals will not sweep the ravens keep talking skip and jay

dana
  (11:21 AM)


dan marino never won a super bowl, jim kelly, does that take away what they did in the game? sorry to me it isn't just about the rings

Sporttown (Indianapolis)


nash..all-star!!

Richard (West Virginia)


and Peyton wasn't that impressive in the Superbowl that he did win Regular season underrated Postseason overrated

MJ (Boston)


Roller from Kentucky - did you say Elway was over-rated? you're kidding right

mike m (canton,oh)


mike (Atlanta) peyton didnt win by himself did you forget he had 2 of the best wr in the game,harrison and wayne,i think they had something to do with the win

Cedric (Memphis)


It's a team game!!! Peyton didnt have better teams than other qb's but I think his talent mey be the greatest in the game. I have never seen Manning lose games in the playoffs. His defense did though.

Andy (Indianapolis)


Will, you mean Vinateri has 3 rings? Thats ridiculous to blame all the colts loses on Peyton, but then give all the credit for wins to Tom Brady?

d.h._crusher (the other bristol (tn))


tom bradys defense won him 3 rings....

J.B. (Dunmore, PA)


Sometimes I think Skip says things just to hear himself talk.

Phil (Dekalb, IL)


I am sure Dallas would have won the playoff game where Tony Romo fumbled the field goal snap because obviously they would have been up by so much they wouldn't have needed a field goal to win, and if it did come down to that, I am sure Peyton could have put it down. Tony Romo is overrated in Skips words. Good in the regular season, missing in the post season.

stacy (georgetown )


and i am not kidding...

BENGALBILL (CINCINNATI )


keep yakin skip

Roller (Kentucky)


((J.B.)) Not happening dude! Sorry

MJ (Boston)


Peyton had a sub par run game???????? He had Edge for all those years and Addai was good too.

dana
  (11:21 AM)


evan, i'm with you, took me awhile to get there but yes cincy is for real

J.B. (Dunmore, PA)


It's completely unfair to equate a QBs Super Bowl rings with how good he is. Absolutely a ridiculous way to argue.

Andy (Indianapolis)


Thank you Africa!

Cedric (Memphis)


I dont think any QB in the history of the game could do what Peyton does or has done

Roller (Kentucky)


I agree Dana, Manning is not overrated, dude is a smart player.

Brian (Naples,fl)


i would still take peyton over any QB in one game takes all.

will (san antonio)


I have to agree...Steve Nash is playing like a MVP and so is Dirk of all people

mike (Atlanta)


whoever said that about harrison and wayne. Would those guys be as good without peyton. They have never played anywhere else.

Trevor (Clinton Township, MI)


Those Nash MVPs were the most undeserved MVPs in the history of professional sports, less Wilt not winning MVP in his 50-25 season. Those Nash MVPs were media and highlight driven...Jason Kidd did what Nash did and rebounded and played defense, and never sniffed an MVP.

DAVID (Bowie,Md)


I WOULD VOTE BRADY 1ST BALLOT HOF,PEYTON????SB's count...

jesse (Peoria,il)


skip, are you out of your friggin mind?!? peyton manning is not even close to being overrated. how 'bout you take away the games that were won via "questionable" tactics by the pats and theyre not nearly as good as you think they were. you sir, are crazy if you think otherwise

Dave (NJ)


The Suns are legit. Shaq just ruined them. Just like he is doing to the Cavs.

Pedro (New York, NY)


Peyton Manning is the Dan Marino of this decade with the only difference being Marino never got his ring and Peyton has his...statistically speaking Peyton is the greatest QB of all time but Brady has the rings to be better...

dana
  (11:22 AM)


david both are first ballot

Cedric (Memphis)


may*

mike (Atlanta)


the suns don't play D therefore won't win finals.

mike m (canton,oh)


bengalbill your such a homer,your just setting yourself up for a hugh dissapointment when the steelers beat the bengals and when they dont make it far in the plaoffs if they even make it

BENGALBILL (CINCINNATI )


what are the steelers gonna stop this weekend cedric or carson they won't do both

Alfredo (New York)


The Akron Hammer is a pretty sweet nickname

stacy (georgetown )


guys who thinks that skip is insaane?

Andrew (Corvallis, OR)


i dont get it. portland is a way better contender then the Suns. they have already beat the spurs, nash's back will go out mid season, and the lakers haven't won in portland in like 8 years.

Ray (Arlington, VA)


Akron Hammer, who cares??? We need a new nickname for Shaq. BTW, I think Shaq's off-court issues have impacted him so far. He doesn't look like he's having fun.

Evan (New Jersey)


The suns got rid of Shaq and started playin suns b-ball again..that = success

Scott (Colorado Springs)


First Take, I didn't want to do this, but I have call The Ringling Brothers and Barnum and Bailey Circus and they are sending their second string circus Monkey to replace Skip Bayless. How can you say Peyton Manning is overrated? Like Chad said, it is all about shock value with you.

Chad (Las Vegas)


Oh I get it. Skip is doing his job. Look at how much we are talking about him here. That is why he says those idiotic things.

will (san antonio)


I would still at this point take Tom Brady of Peyton. I'm not a Pats fan but the record speaks for itself

john (panama city bch, fl)


Perhaps- "SHARP as a Hammer"

BENGALBILL (CINCINNATI )


we will see mike m and you will be the one sayin dooough

will (san antonio)


Hey Dana I think Johnny Flynn should get more Love in the nba.

mari (ok)


what is wrong with being a homer? we cheer for our teams good or bad...and its sweet when they are finally good...i'd rather be a homer ( true fan) than a bandwagon rider

willie (topeka basement)


suns dont play defense the run and gun always failed at the end of season which is why they picked up shaq

jason007thomas (Huntsville,Al)


Brian (Naples,fl) I agree!! I'm riding on Payton's shoulders all day any day - its like that old scenario, if the fate of the world was riding on won shot who ya gonna call? MJ

Andy (Indianapolis)


I just dont understand how you can knock Peyton saying that he didnt win the playoffs all because of him, but then Brady won ALL BECAUSE OF HIM. Not because he has one of the best defenses or the best clutch kicker of all time.

Trevor (Clinton Township, MI)


I take that back...Mike or Mark Moseley won the 1982 strike shortened season MVP as a K for the Redskins....20-21 FG....16-19XP....the guy MISSES 3 XP and wins the MVP...hilarious!

J.B. (Dunmore, PA)


Roller: Just be careful down there in KY. The SEC is always under scrutiny from the NCAA.

Mark (Ann Arbor)


Why can't we just say Manning and Brady are both Great Quarterbacks and both will be Hall of Famers. Why do we have to pick one or the other? They are both great.

Roller (Kentucky)


((Caddy Mike)) Sorry man, we went through some rough times here in KY also, know how that is.

MJ (Boston)


Elway over Manning and Brady....Elway had no running game and still took his team to 3 super bowls. His defense was ok at best during the 80s and they didnt' have the offensive rules back then that benefited the WRs today....so throw the stats comparison out the window

mike m (canton,oh)


stacy skip is beyond insane,theres not a word to describe how crazy his views are

Chad (Las Vegas)


Overrated Ohioan.

Africa (Brooklyn, NY)


Uh....Shaq is 39 years old and 397.99999 pounds, need i say more

nikki (new orleans)


Andrew(boston), why are they flying too high, because their the saints , if they were the patriots you wouldn't say they were flying too high. Isn't the point of the game to win, no what they should do is fight to lose so they wont fly so high and lay an egg. You sound as rediculouse as skip. I guess if we had a couple loses under our belt you and skip could respect us more.

JAMAL (DC)


PEOPLE KNOCK T.O. FOR BEING A STAT BEFORE WIN GUY (ALLEGED) BUT THEN USE THE SAME ARGUMENT FOR PEYTON, WINS NOT STATS PEOPLE, BRADY IS BETTER PERIOD, LIKE HERM SAYS YOU PLAY TO WIN THE GAME ! RIGHT ? ALL THE STATS ARE FOR NONE, BOWLS COUNT MOST ! win !

Umor (Detroit)


Peyton Like Unitis back in the day. Calls the play at the line when needed. And tries to fakeout the defense..

Richard (West Virginia)


Brady can still win 2 more superbowls With or without the pats and be the greatest QB ever whose gonna argue against 5 superbowls and 6 apperances

T.I. (Baltimore Md)


this is my first time on here could someone tell me how to talk to Jay and Dana

dana
  (11:31 AM)


TI, you are. not all the posts are put up but we see them all here in the studio. welcome ot the chat

Hayden (Logan, Utah)


so if rings make a great QB, is Trent Dilfer one of the greatest?

Vernon (SC)


Dana I think that Peyton whom I do love is always going to have Brady's shadow over him

dana
  (11:33 AM)


a super bowl shadow, sure.

mike m (canton,oh)


graet point hayden,dilfer was just along for the ride,there d won that sb

jason007thomas (Huntsville,Al)


T.I. (Baltimore Md) welcome to the inner sanctum TI (you 1st timer you)

Scott (Colorado Springs)


Is the Marshall interview pre-recorded?

dana
  (11:34 AM)


scott yes.

lil abner (illinois)


If San Diego overtakes Denver again this year and wins the West could Phillip Rivers get some love for MVP (((((((((((please)))))))))))).

dana
  (11:35 AM)


lil abner, he might get a glance, but not with brady, manning, brees out there as QB alone

Trevor (Clinton Township, MI)


Brandon Marshall getting in a fight, getting rowdy....noooooo.......

dana
  (11:36 AM)


trevor - i've seen men who work in office cubicles all day, CPAs, etc get in fights on the basketball court!

Hayden (Logan, Utah)


cmon Dana, ya GOTTA put Favre in there

dana
  (11:37 AM)


and favre, hayden...just making the point that he's too far down the list

Andrew (Boston)


Dana - Do you think it was a mistake that the Bears went after Cutler, because it seems that the acquistion of Cutler means it has taken carries away from Matt Forte?

dana
  (11:38 AM)


andrew, i don't. i think it was a mistake not to get him some better receivers and i think the o line has hurt him...rushing throws etc. can't run the ball if you're down all the time.

mendy (okla.)


Marshall got it..he screwed up and has over came it..he shows it on the field.

Richard (West Virginia)


philip rivers is the best Qb in the leauge right who hasn't won a superbowl

dana
  (11:39 AM)


richard, i disagree, drew brees over him

dana
  (11:39 AM)


probably even carson palmer - healthy

Cedric (Memphis)


their Line has been bad that's what hurt Matt Forte

Roller (Kentucky)


Hey, Forte needs to stop fumbling!!

Brian (naples,fl)


carson palmer is what i was going to say

willie (topeka basement)


brees is a beast'

T.I. (Baltimore Md)


Dana do you think King james will leave Cleveland

dana
  (11:40 AM)


TI I have no idea and I dont think he knows either. I said last year and still believe that it isn't just money, he just wants to win and i do think he'll go where he thinks he has the best chance

lil abner (illinois)


Dana rivers has more 4th quarter comebacks then all of them

dana
  (11:41 AM)


lil abner i dont have numbers in front of me, but more to it than just a 4th q comeback

nikki (new orleans)


Dana, why does espn hate the Saints. If you were to just look at your network, you would think we were 0-8. You never break down our games or show us any of the attention that you show other teams with worse records. Why?

dana
  (11:48 AM)


nikki i can't stop laughing. sorry. i don't speak for the network first of all. second, we've had more saints players on this show than quite possibly any other team this year. so i am the wrong person to answer your question

Africa (Brooklyn, NY)


Nikki, what are you talking about? They talk up the Saints all the time. They're winning, they get covered. And if they falter, they'll say 'they're not used to being the hunted'. come on

steve (pa)


If I could pick 1 qb for a game it wouldn't be Manning or Brady, it would be Big Ben.

Umor (Detroit)


Nikki what times do you be looking at espn. Drew Brees gets big play sunday.

Demetric (Orlando)


Niki, on behalf of the everyone, I want you to know that the Saints are fools gold....much like the Teen-Titians last year

dana
  (11:51 AM)


gotta go early talk to you folks tomorrow

mendy (okla)


First Take and the gang have a great day my work awaits!!!!God Bless

Umor (Detroit)


I knew skip was gonna give Cuttler a B, Vandy lover.

mendy (okla)


Wow jay..don't give that thing to skip. He might hurt himself.

Sporttown (Indianapolis)


good day all.

rob nichols (indiana)


first off brady hands down for 1 game not even close.Second i like how the bengals are getting no respect makes it easier on them to just go and play.And vikings would destroy the cowboys 3 ints from tony romo.

DAVID (Bowie,Md)


DANA-CATION....ha

Caddy Mike (Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida)


Jeff George(ouch!)...So Peyton is overrated, but Jay Cutler gets a B+...Yea, Skip is real objective

mike m (canton,oh)


cutler deserves a c- so far

lil abner (illinois)


Dana rocks!!!!!!

nikki (new orleans)


Demetric, were black and gold baby, and what's your favorite teams record? I'm sure its not 8-0. Hi Hater.

jason007thomas (Huntsville,Al)


steve (pa) come on man!!! Big Ben??? way to be a homer pall...

willie (topeka basement)


dwade over lebron

Caddy Mike (Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida)


See Y'all tomorrow...Thanks to Veterans every day

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