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Chad Pennington |
| Episode Number: |
101 |
| Synopsis: |
Following a record setting college career, Chad Pennington was the first quarterback picked in the 2000 NFL draft. During the past two seasons Pennington's performance has rekindled Jets fan's enthusiasm and propelled the Jets to the upper-echelon of NFL teams. |
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Mike Tyson |
| Episode Number: |
102 |
| Synopsis: |
Featuring former Heavyweight Champion of the World Mike Tyson. Deemed one of the most dynamic sports personalities of the 20th century, Mike Tyson sits down for an exclusive and personal interview with Roy Firestone. Tyson speaks on his turbulent life of fame and failure as well as his current campaign to captivate the boxing world. |
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John Elway, Donald Trump |
| Episode Number: |
103 |
| Synopsis: |
Superbowl MVP John Elway's success is bittersweet. He discusses the loss of his father and sister as he celebrates the triumphant mark of his induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Then business mogul and Apprentice personality, Donald Trump talks finance and fame with Roy Firestone. |
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Jack McKeon, Dontrelle Willis |
| Episode Number: |
105 |
| Synopsis: |
Roy talks with Florida Marlins Manager Jack McKeon and Pitcher Dontrelle Willis. McKeon managed the Florida Marlins to a World Series Victory over the New York Yankees in 2003. As the National League's Rookie of the year, Willis posted a 14-6 record during the Marlins' championship campaign. |
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Warren Sapp |
| Episode Number: |
109 |
| Synopsis: |
His 300 pound frame and sparkling personality leaves quite an impression on those who cross his path. Pro-Bowl defensive tackle Warren Sapp has made a name for himself in and out of football. A relentless force as part the Tampa Bay defense, Sapp's skills helped the Buccaneers to Superbowl glory in the 2002 season. Now he embarks on a new challenge, this season he'll suit up for the Oakland Raiders. |
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Emmitt Smith, Brian Urlacher |
| Episode Number: |
110 |
| Synopsis: |
With 17,418 career rushing yards, 155 rushing touchdowns, and 4,142 rushing attempts, Emmitt Smith has no other equal in the NFL. Brian Urlacher continues the great tradition of Chicago and middle linebackers, following Mike Singletary and Dick Butkus. During his first four years, Urlacher led the Bears in tackles, and has made four consecutive Pro Bowl appearances. |
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Donovan McNabb |
| Episode Number: |
111 |
| Synopsis: |
With three consecutive NFC championship appearances Donovan McNabb is considered one of the top quarterbacks in the NFL. McNabb and Roy discuss the off-season acquisition of Terrell Owens and the current state of quarterbacks in the NFL. McNabb also talks to Roy about growing up in Chicago and last year's controversy over Rush Limbaugh's ill-conceived comment. |
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Jerry Rice |
| Episode Number: |
112 |
| Synopsis: |
As the eminent wide receiver in the National Football League, Jerry Rice holds 13 NFL records. Rice discusses his 20 years in the NFL, his ability to relate to his younger teammates, and the Oakland Raider's 2004 season. They also discuss current events, the modern athlete, and his passion for the game of football. |
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Jesse Ventura |
| Episode Number: |
113 |
| Synopsis: |
Roy sits down to talk with Jesse Ventura, the former Minnesota Governor, who was also a Navy Seal, a Harvard Professor, a Hollywood actor, and a professional wrestler. They discusses current events ranging from gay marriage, the upbringing of our young, the war in Iraq and the 2004 Presidential race. |
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Branford Marsalis |
| Episode Number: |
114 |
| Synopsis: |
World-renowned saxophonist Branford Marsalis has distinguished himself as one of the most innovative and influential artists of jazz culture. Marsalis is a Grammy award-winning musician, a producer, and a scholar ever broadening his talents to express his affinity for this timeless art. |
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Rulon Gardner |
| Episode Number: |
115 |
| Synopsis: |
Roy Firestone talks with gold medal olympian Rulon Gardner about triumph and defeat, a tragic snowmobile accident, and what life is like after the Olympics. Gardner reminisces about growing up in Wyoming, and the role that his family and friends play in his life. |
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Arnold Palmer |
| Episode Number: |
116 |
| Synopsis: |
This week Roy sits down with PGA Great Arnold Palmer. Palmer discusses the current state of the PGA and his achievements on and off the golf course. One of the most prolific names in golf, Arnold Palmer won four Masters, the U.S. Open and the British Open. He was named Sportsman of the year in 1960 and continues to enthrall his die-hard fans, known as "Arnie's Army". |
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Phil Mickelson |
| Episode Number: |
117 |
| Synopsis: |
Roy sits down with 2004 Masters Winner Phil Mickelson and discuss the current state of the PGA and his achievements on and off the golf course. One of the most prolific names in golf, Phil Mickelson has won 23 tournaments over twelve years. |
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Yanni |
| Episode Number: |
118 |
| Synopsis: |
Playing at the Acropolis, the Forbidden City, and the Taj Mahal, Yanni is a recognized superstar wherever he travels. Roy sits down with Yanni and discusses his childhood, his philosophy of music, and the passion and zest Yanni infuses into his music. |
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Sergio Garcia and Vijay Singh |
| Episode Number: |
119 |
| Synopsis: |
The world of golf is being changed by young stars and shaped by skilled veterans. Roy discusses the game with 24 year old Sergio Garcia and 2004 PGA Championship winner Vijay Singh. |
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Mike Krzyzewski |
| Episode Number: |
120 |
| Synopsis: |
Roy talks with Duke University Basketball Head Coach Mike Krzyzewski, who has coached the Duke Blue Devils for 24 years. Coach K, as he is known by most, has twelve coach of the year awards and three national championships. |
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Roy Williams |
| Episode Number: |
121 |
| Synopsis: |
Tonight, Roy talks with University of North Carolina Basketball Head Coach Roy Williams. After spending 14 years as the head coach of the Kansas Jayhawks, Coach Williams headed to UNC where he began his coaching career under the legendary Dean Smith. |
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Pete Carroll |
| Episode Number: |
122 |
| Synopsis: |
After only three years as head coach, Pete Carroll led the USC Trojans to dominance as 2003 AP National Champs. This year, the Trojans are undefeated and looking to prove they are the best team in college football, as they get set to play for the National Championship. |
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The Best of 2004 |
| Episode Number: |
123 |
| Synopsis: |
Roy Firestone takes a moment to reflect about the best interviews on Face 2 Face over the course of 2004. This special Face 2 Face presentation features some of the most outspoken guests of 2004 as well as the biggest newsmakers of the year. |
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Football Special |
| Episode Number: |
201 |
| Synopsis: |
Over the course of the year Roy Firestone interviewed NFL legends and the top players of today's game. He also sat down with three of the greatest minds at the college level. This football special includes interviews with Peyton Manning, Pete Carroll, Lou Holtz, Donovan McNabb and John Elway. |
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Bill Cowher and Jerome Bettis |
| Episode Number: |
203 |
| Synopsis: |
Bill Cowher and Jerome Bettis sit down with Roy Firestone and look back the 2004 season. The surprising emergence of Ben Roethlisberger, the dominance of the Steelers in the AFC North, and Bettis' place amongst the greatest NFL rushers of all-time are just a few of the topics Roy will discuss with the 15-1 Steelers. |
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Bill Walton |
| Episode Number: |
204 |
| Synopsis: |
One of the greatest players in basketball history, Bill Walton won NCAA Championships with UCLA, NBA titles and the MVP. Walton continues to make his mark on the game as a TV analyst and sits down with Roy to reflect on the triumphs and tribulations of his life. |
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Football Extras |
| Episode Number: |
206 |
| Synopsis: |
Some of the NFL's biggest stars sat down to talk with Roy during the season. Take a special look back at the best moments and catch never before seen moments with the players that made headlines. |
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Samuel L. Jackson |
| Episode Number: |
208 |
| Synopsis: |
From roles like Jules Winnfield in Pulp Fiction to his current lead in Coach Carter, Jackson has had an undeniable impact on the world of film. The enigmatic star sits down with Roy to discuss his life and career. |
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Oscar De La Hoya, Bernard Hopkins and Howard Eastman |
| Episode Number: |
209 |
| Synopsis: |
Before Bernard Hopkins and Howard Eastman fight for the middleweight championship in Los Angeles, each sat down with Roy Firestone to discuss their opponent and their careers. As an added bonus, Roy also had the chance to catch up with Oscar De La Hoya and discuss his fight with Hopkins, and De La Hoya's place in the history of boxing. |
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Kurt Russell |
| Episode Number: |
210 |
| Synopsis: |
From roles as the legendary Herb Brooks, to the cult classic Snake Plissken, to Wyatt Earp, Kurt Russell has led a distinguished film career. Roy Firestone and Russell sit down and discuss life in Hollywood, Russell's visceral portrayals as Elvis and Herb Brooks, and the craft of acting. |
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George Lopez |
| Episode Number: |
211 |
| Synopsis: |
George Lopez is known as one of the top comics and entertainers in the industry today. His hit show, George Lopez on ABC, is now in its third season. Lopez sits down with Firestone and discusses his family, his career and his love of golf. |
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Johnny Miller |
| Episode Number: |
212 |
| Synopsis: |
Johnny Miller's career as a golfer has covered many facets, from the 70's when Miller won both the US and British Opens to 1994, when he finished his professional golfing career winning at Pebble Beach. Today, Miller is known for his precise commentary and in-depth columns about the game and the world of golf. Miller sits down with Firestone and discusses his career, his family and the current situation in the PGA. |
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Jose Canseco |
| Episode Number: |
213 |
| Synopsis: |
Former Major League Baseball Player Jose Canseco, author of Juiced, a book about the alleged rampant use of steroids in baseball, sits down with Roy for an interview covering his part in the scandal. |
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Tracy McGrady |
| Episode Number: |
214 |
| Synopsis: |
NBA All-Star and NBA Scoring Champion are just two of the many accolades Tracy McGrady has received over the past 8 years in the NBA. Straight from high school, this North Carolina native is now one of the premiere guards in the league. McGrady sits down with Firestone and discusses the state of the NBA from the influx of high school players to the current domination of the Western Conference. |
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Derek Lowe, Mark Mulder |
| Episode Number: |
215 |
| Synopsis: |
World Champion, former Red Sox, and current Dodger Derek Lowe sits down with Firestone and discusses life in LA, winning the World Series and his career so far in the Major League. In the second half of the show, Firestone and current Cardinal Mark Mulder discuss his years in Oakland and his present situation in St. Louis. |
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Juwan Howard, Dikembe Mutombo |
| Episode Number: |
216 |
| Synopsis: |
Juwan Howard, former "Fab Five" member from Michigan and current Houston Rocket, sits down with Roy Firestone to discuss growing up in Chicago, playing college basketball with Chris Webber, and the current state of the NBA. Roy's second guest is Dikembe Mutombo. Roy and Dikembe talk about the current economic state of the African continent, his humanitarian efforts in his homeland and the opportunities that he has received here in the United States through the game of basketball. |
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George Brett |
| Episode Number: |
217 |
| Synopsis: |
As a lifetime Royal, George Brett is the only baseball player to amass more than 3,000 hits, 300 homers, 600 doubles, 100 triples and 200 stolen bases. The thirteen-time All-Star sits down with host Roy Firestone to discuss baseball, life outside the sport, and his family. |
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Billy Beane |
| Episode Number: |
218 |
| Synopsis: |
As Vice President and General Manager of the Oakland Athletics, Billy Beane is considered one of the brightest minds in Major League Baseball. Firestone sits down with Beane to discuss Money Ball, a best selling book by Michael Lewis about Beane's managerial style. Beane also talks about the steroid controversy, the start of the 2005 season and the prospect of the A's this season. |
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John Feinstien, Armen Keteyian |
| Episode Number: |
219 |
| Synopsis: |
Radio commentator, columnist, and best selling author John Feinstein sits down with Roy Firestone to discuss the current atmosphere of the sports world. Feinstein also discusses sports journalism, Red Auerbach and the steroid controversy surrounding baseball. In the second half of the show, Firestone talks with Armen Keteyian. As an Emmy award-winning journalist, Keteyian discusses baseball, being a sideline reporter for the NFL, and David Stern's handling of the NBA. |
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Barry Zito |
| Episode Number: |
220 |
| Synopsis: |
As Cy Young award winner, surfer, photographer and guitar player, Barry Zito is more than just Oakland's Ace. This week, Firestone sits down with Zito to discuss baseball in Oakland, his position as the last of the "Big Three" and his life outside the game. |
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John Thompson |
| Episode Number: |
221 |
| Synopsis: |
Inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame, named Coach of the Year seven times, John Thompson coached the Hoyas to 24 straight post season appearances. He also coached the Hoyas to a National Championship in 1984. John Thompson took a moment and sat down with Firestone to discuss basketball, the NBA draft, Georgetown and life outside the game. |
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Jake Plummer |
| Episode Number: |
222 |
| Synopsis: |
A stand out prep star, an exceptional collegiate athlete, and a starting NFL quarterback, Jake Plummer has always been in the spotlight. Following the hallowed footsteps of John Elway in Denver, Jake Plummer is faced with quite an uphill battle. This week Roy Firestone sat down with Plummer to discuss growing up in Idaho, his glory days at Arizona State University and the current state of the Denver Broncos. |
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Sugar Ray Leonard |
| Episode Number: |
223 |
| Synopsis: |
Sugar Ray Leonard was the first boxer to win world titles in five different weight classes, making him one of the most legendary sports icons of the 20th century. He discusses his life in and out of the ring during this candid interview. |
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Charles Barkley |
| Episode Number: |
224 |
| Synopsis: |
Outspoken NBA on TNT commentator Charles Barkley joins host Roy Firestone as they discuss the state of the NBA. Now retired from his NBA playing days, "Sir Charles" was one of only four players to have compiled 20,000 points, 10,000 rebounds and 4,000 assists. |
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Hubie Brown |
| Episode Number: |
225 |
| Synopsis: |
For 30 years, Hubie Brown shaped players at the collegiate and professional levels, making him one of the most respected coaches in basketball. His knowledge of the game has shifted seamlessly into the broadcast booth, as he currently works for ABC. |
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Kenny Smith and Charles Barkley |
| Episode Number: |
226 |
| Synopsis: |
The first half of this episode features Charles Barkley and Kenny Smith. Both former NBA players sit down with Roy and banter back and forth on a wide range of topics from their favorite coaches to Magic Johnson and Vince Carter. In the second half of the episode Roy discusses with Kenny Smith growing up in New York City and being an ex-athlete announcer. |
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Brett Favre |
| Episode Number: |
227 |
| Synopsis: |
As the tenacious leader of the Green Bay Packers, Brett Favre has risen to the top of the NFL and left an indelible mark on the game. In this candid interview, he talks about his success on the field and life away from football. |
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Rick Majerus |
| Episode Number: |
228 |
| Synopsis: |
Born in Wisconsin, Rick Majerus grew up watching and playing basketball. After a less than stellar collegiate career, Majerus found his calling coaching the game he loved. Before leading the Utah Utes to national prestige, Majerus coached at Marquette and Ball State. He was also an assistant for the Milwaukee Bucks and an assistant with the 1994 Dream Team. Roy sits down with Majerus to discuss his hasty exit from the head coaching position at USC, the heartbreaking loss to the Kentucky Wildcats in the NCAA title game and the legacy and memories of his father. |
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Jeremy Schaap |
| Episode Number: |
229 |
| Synopsis: |
Roy sits down with Emmy award-winning reporter and host of ESPN's Outside the Lines, Jeremy Schaap. Recently Schaap completed his first book, entitled Cinderella Man, about Depression era boxer James J. Braddock. |
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Johnny Bench |
| Episode Number: |
230 |
| Synopsis: |
As the best catcher in history, Johnny Bench has a laundry list of accolades including a World Series MVP and 14 All-Star appearances. Bench was so successful he was elected into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1989 and then was named to Baseball's All Century Team in 1999. Roy caught up with Bench and had a chance to discuss the current state of catching in the Major Leagues. They also talk about Pete Rose, the steroid controversy surrounding baseball, and the Cincinnati Reds that were so dominant in the 1970s. |
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Matt Millen |
| Episode Number: |
231 |
| Synopsis: |
As president and CEO of the Detroit Lions for the past five years, Matt Millen has demonstrated his ability as a calculating team leader and an astute student of the game. Millen has taken the necessary steps to propel the Detroit Lions into the upper echelon of the NFL. Along with his accomplishments in the front office, Millen also has credentials on the field: he was a Pro-Bowler in 1988 and a member of four Super Bowl championship teams. Millen took the time to sit down with Roy Firestone and talk about the Detroit Lions, playing in the NFL, and life outside football. |
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Steve Mariucci |
| Episode Number: |
232 |
| Synopsis: |
Head coach of the Detroit Lions, Steve Mariucci has established himself as one of the most respected minds in pro-football. He sits down with Roy to discuss the people and topics that are influencing the game today. |
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Ben Roethlisberger |
| Episode Number: |
233 |
| Synopsis: |
Last year Ben Roethlisberger was named the AP Rookie of the year while leading the Pittsburgh Steelers to a 15 –1 record. A three-year starter at Miami (Ohio), Roethlisberger set almost every record for passing at his school. He also surpassed Dan Marino's rookie record for completion percentage and passer rating. Roy Firestone had a chance to catch up with the young quarterback and discuss the 2004 season, the Steelers chance getting into the post season and life outside the football field. |
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Ray Romano and Brad Garrett |
| Episode Number: |
234 |
| Synopsis: |
During a 9-year run on CBS, Ray Romano and Brad Garrett starred in the hit comedy Everybody Loves Raymond. They sat down together with Roy and discussed the last couple of episodes and what they plan on doing now that the show is over. They also talk about how each one of them started in the business and their family lives behind the scenes. |
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Ray Allen |
| Episode Number: |
235 |
| Synopsis: |
A UConn Husky, a Milwaukee Buck and a Seattle Supersonic: over the course of Ray Allen's basketball career, he has been an outstanding player and an outstanding member of the community. Roy Firestone had a chance to catch up with Allen and discuss his stellar years at the University of Connecticut, the clutch performances while playing with the Bucks and what it's like to play basketball in the Emerald City. |
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Ray Lewis |
| Episode Number: |
236 |
| Synopsis: |
A three-year starter at the University of Miami, NFL Defensive Player of the Year and Super Bowl MVP Ray Lewis has been the focal point of the Baltimore Ravens for the past six seasons. He recently sat down with Firestone to discuss life on and off the football field, the recent dominance of the AFC and playing in Baltimore. |
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Joe Gibbs |
| Episode Number: |
237 |
| Synopsis: |
Joe Gibbs is a man who exemplifies the Washington Redskins. While coaching the Redskins from 1981 to 1992, Gibbs took the Redskins to four Super Bowls winning three of them, amassing a 16-5 post-season record. After retiring, Gibbs was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1993. During the next 11 years he focused on his family and his other passion: Auto Racing. Joe Gibbs Racing won two Winston Cup Crowns in 2000 and 2002. In 2004, Gibbs returned to Washington to take the helm and return the Redskins to the upper echelon of the NFL. |
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Tiki and Ronde Barber |
| Episode Number: |
238 |
| Synopsis: |
Twin brothers, teammates at Virginia and 9-year veterans of the NFL, Tiki and Ronde Barber are both fantastic people and great role models in their respective communities. They both took a moment and sat down with Roy Firestone to discuss the 2005 season, playing in the always competitive NFC and what it's like to have a twin brother playing in the NFL. |
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Dan Patrick |
| Episode Number: |
239 |
| Synopsis: |
Emmy award winner, author, radio and TV personality and all around fount of sports knowledge, Dan Patrick has become a household name through his hosting gig on SportsCenter as well as his weekly article "Outtakes" in ESPN The Magazine. Roy Firestone sits down with Patrick and what follows is poignant and fascinating discussion between two prominent sports figures of the day. |
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Steve Spurrier, Lou Holtz |
| Episode Number: |
240 |
| Synopsis: |
Sit down with two of the greatest college football coaches ever, Lou Holtz and Steve Spurrier. First, Roy speaks with current South Carolina head coach Steve Spurrier and talks about his current position with the Gamecocks, life with Dan Snyder and the Washington Redskins and his family outside the gridiron. In the second half of the show, Firestone sits down with Lou Holtz, the legendary head coach of Notre Dame and South Carolina. Holtz discusses the job that Spurrier is doing at South Carolina, the final game he ever coached, and the current state of college football. |
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Rick Pitino |
| Episode Number: |
241 |
| Synopsis: |
Arguably the best mind in basketball, Rick Pitino sits down with Roy Firestone for a candid and free-flowing discussion of the game and the life surrounding the game. Covering a 20-year span Rick Pitino has amassed a 449 – 159 record coaching in both the NBA and at the Collegiate level. He took the 1995 –'96 Kentucky Wildcats to the NCAA Championship. Last year, Pitino took the job at Louisville and led the Cardinals to a Conference USA Championship and a birth in the Final Four. |
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Trent Dilfer |
| Episode Number: |
242 |
| Synopsis: |
Super Bowl winning Quarterback and current starter of the Cleveland Browns, Trent Dilfer sits down with Roy Firestone and discusses playing in NFL, being a part of the Super Bowl winning Baltimore Ravens and life outside the game. A 12-year journeyman in the league, Dilfer was selected sixth overall in the 1994 draft, he's played for four different teams providing leadership and veteran maturity on each of the teams he's been a part of. |
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Joe Theisman |
| Episode Number: |
243 |
| Synopsis: |
Super Bowl winning Quarterback and current ESPN commentator, Joe Theismann sits down with Roy Firestone to discuss the state of the NFL, the gruesome sack that ended his career, and his life outside the game. Theismann led the 1982 Redskins to a 27 – 17 victory over the Miami Dolphins in Super Bowl XVII. |
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Jeremy Roenick |
| Episode Number: |
244 |
| Synopsis: |
As one of the NHL's most visible and vocal players, Jeremy Roenick is not one to step down from controversy. During the recent strike Roenick became a champion for the players and voiced his frustration with both the speed of the proceedings and the conduct of the owners and fans. Roenick took a moment earlier this season to sit down with Roy Firestone to discuss the strike, playing in the NHL, and life off the ice. |
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Ed Reed |
| Episode Number: |
245 |
| Synopsis: |
As one of the most formidable defensive backs in the NFL, Ed Reed was named the 2004 Defensive Player of the Year. Firestone had a chance to catch up with the Baltimore Raven and discuss the current 2005 season, playing along side Ray Lewis, and his life outside the game. |
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Drew Bledsoe |
| Episode Number: |
246 |
| Synopsis: |
This 14-year veteran in the National Football League is one of the best passers in the game. After starting in New England, Drew Bledsoe went to Buffalo before landing in Dallas to help Bill Parcells lead the 'Boys to football glory once again. Firestone had a chance to catch up with Bledsoe earlier this year; they discussed playing under Parcells, life in Buffalo and the various charities Bledsoe's deeply involved with. |
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Jim Calhoun |
| Episode Number: |
247 |
| Synopsis: |
After 20 seasons at UConn, Jim Calhoun has created a perennial powerhouse and led the Huskies to 2 National Championships and 15 Big East titles. Roy Firestone had a chance to catch up with Calhoun to discuss his enshrinement into the Basketball Hall of Fame, the truly great athletes he's coached over the years and his battle with and victory over prostate cancer. |
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Jiim Boeheim |
| Episode Number: |
248 |
| Synopsis: |
Jim Boeheim has spent 30 years as the head basketball coach of the Syracuse Orangemen. He's been inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame, coached his teams into post season births in all of his years but one and produced the 2004 national champions. Boeheim took a moment to sit down with Roy Firestone to discuss college athletics, the 2004 championship, and life outside the game. |
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Tom Izzo |
| Episode Number: |
249 |
| Synopsis: |
A National Championship, four Final Four appearances, four Big-Ten Championships and four Coach of the Year awards, coach Tom Izzo is a staple of Michigan State Basketball. Over the past 11 years Izzo has created a national powerhouse of basketball in a very competitive conference. Firestone had a chance to catch up with Izzo and discuss his tenure at Michigan State, growing up with Steve Mariucci and winning the National Championship. |
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Matt Hasselbeck |
| Episode Number: |
250 |
| Synopsis: |
After five years with the Seattle Seahawks, Matt Hasselbeck leads his team to the first Super Bowl berth in Seattle's history. As a four-year starter at Boston College, Hasselbeck comes from a family of NFL players. His father Don played for the Patriots, Vikings, Raiders and Giants; his brother Tim started five games for the Redskins last year. Firestone had a chance to catch up with Hasselbeck to discuss the Seahawks chances this year, playing under Mike Holmgren and life outside the gridiron. |
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Pete Sampras |
| Episode Number: |
251 |
| Synopsis: |
Sixty-seven career titles, fourteen Grand Slam Titles and the youngest US Open Men's Champion at nineteen years, Pete Sampras was men's tennis in the 1990's. From 1990 – 2000 Sampras won at least one title every year. Firestone and Sampras discuss the heated rivalry with Agassi, the fourteen Grand Slam Titles, and the current state of Tennis. |
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Jerry Rice, Roy Williams |
| Episode Number: |
252 |
| Synopsis: |
Jerry Rice is considered the best wide receiver in the history of the NFL. Rice holds the NFL record for career touchdowns, career receiving yards and career receptions. In the first half of the show Rice sits down with Firestone and discusses life after playing and the young wide receivers in today's game. In the second half of the show Firestone sits down with the Detroit Lion's wide receiver Roy Williams. Firestone and Williams discuss the players he admired growing up, his role in the film Friday Night Lights and what the future holds for the Detroit Lions. |
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John Wooden |
| Episode Number: |
301 |
| Synopsis: |
Roy Firestone sits down with John Wooden, the most successful coach in college basketball history. He's responsible for coaching the UCLA Bruins in 38 straight NCAA tournament victories, 20 PAC 10 championships, and 10 national championships, including seven in a row. |
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Mark Few and Adam Morrison |
| Episode Number: |
302 |
| Synopsis: |
Under Mark Few, the Gonzaga Bulldogs have won six straight West Coast Conference Championships. The Bulldogs have also appeared in six straight NCAA tournaments. Under Few, Gonzaga has also had 7 All-Americans and 5 West Coast Conference Players of the year. This year's scoring machine, Adam Morrison, will add to the accomplishments of Mark Few and the Gonzaga basketball program. Both Few and Morrison sat down with Firestone in this in-depth look at what the Bulldogs need to do this year in the NCAA tournament, as well as what it means to play basketball at Gonzaga. |
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Lance Armstrong, Bob Brenly |
| Episode Number: |
303 |
| Synopsis: |
Seven-time Tour de France winner, cancer survivor, and international symbol of hope and inspiration, Lance Armstrong sits down with Roy Firestone. The two discuss the Live Strong wristband campaign, winning the Tour de France and current cancer research being done around the world. In the second half of the show Firestone sits down with Bob Brenly. The two discuss winning the World Series with the Arizona Diamondbacks in 2001, Brenly's time with the San Francisco Giants and playing along side Dave Dravecky as he battled with cancer that eventually took his arm. |
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Matt Hasselbeck |
| Episode Number: |
304 |
| Synopsis: |
After five years with the Seattle Seahawks, Matt Hasselbeck led his team to the first Super Bowl berth in Seattle's history. As a four-year starter at Boston College, Hasselbeck comes from a family of NFL players. His father Don played for the Patriots, Vikings, Raiders and Giants; his brother Tim started five games for the Redskins last year. Firestone had a chance to catch up with Hasselbeck to discuss the Seahawks chances this year, playing under Mike Holmgren, and life outside the gridiron. |
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Dusty Baker |
| Episode Number: |
305 |
| Synopsis: |
Cubs manager Dusty Baker has been around the game for the past 35 years. Baker played outfield with the Braves, Dodgers, Giants, and the Oakland A's. In 1981, he won the World Series with the Dodgers and then in 2002 he managed the Giants into the World Series. After his stint in San Francisco, Baker now helms the Chicago Cubs, taking them to the NLCS in 2003. Firestone caught up with Baker during spring training to discuss the 2006 season, the current pitching staff, and the rabid fans at Wrigley Field. |
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Brett Favre |
| Episode Number: |
306 |
| Synopsis: |
The NFL's only three-time MVP (1995-97) sits down in an exclusive interview to discuss his legacy with the Packers and his future in Green Bay. The most durable quarterback in NFL history with a record 205 consecutive regular-season games, will leave an indelible mark upon the sport. Has he played his last game or will he embark on his 16th season? |
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Ryne Sandberg, Greg Maddux |
| Episode Number: |
307 |
| Synopsis: |
Nicknamed the "Ryno", Ryne Sandberg played 16 seasons in the Major Leagues. After debuting with the Philadelphia Phillies Sandberg was traded to the Cubs where he became a perennial All-Star and Gold Glove candidate. Sandberg once played a major league-record 123 games at second base without making an error. The second guest of the show is Greg Maddux, who ranks 20th on MLB's all-time wins list. He's the 22nd pitcher to notch 300 or more wins and with 14 Golden Gloves and 4 Cy Young awards, Maddux is one of the most decorated pitchers of all time. |
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Jerry Rice, Jeff Garcia |
| Episode Number: |
308 |
| Synopsis: |
Jerry Rice is considered the best wide receiver in the history of the NFL. Rice holds the NFL record for career touchdowns, career receiving yards, and career receptions. He was a 13-time Pro Bowler and won three Super Bowl Rings with the San Francisco 49ers. Of the NFL's top 25 scorers, Jerry Rice is the only one not to have kicked the football. Recently, Rice captivated the country with his second place finish on the hit show Dancing with The Stars." In the second half of the show Roy sits down with NFL quarterback Jeff Garcia. |
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Johnny Damon |
| Episode Number: |
309 |
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Two-time All Star, World Series champion with the Boston Red Sox, and now playing center field in pinstripes, Johnny Damon personifies the modern ball player. During the Red Sox championship run, Damon sparked fans' hopes and the team as he hit in the leadoff position in every game, hitting 3 homers and scoring 13 runs. At the beginning of the 2006 season George Steinbrenner of the New York Yankees started courting Damon and soon enough he found himself playing in the house that Ruth built. |
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Joe Montana and Dwight Clark |
| Episode Number: |
310 |
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Joe Montana led the San Francisco 49ers to four Super Bowls and is the only NFL player with three Super Bowl MVP awards. He's an eight-time Pro-Bowler, Sports Illustrated's Sportsman of the Year, and he was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2000. Dwight Clark won two Super Bowls with the 49ers, went to two Pro Bowls, and has his number retired in San Francisco. Clark and Montana famously connected for a touchdown in the 1982 playoffs against the Dallas Cowboys, a play so well known it is referred to as "The Catch". |
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Bill Romanowski |
| Episode Number: |
311 |
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A 16-year veteran of the NFL, Bill Romanowski was the epitome of the feared linebacker. He played 243 consecutive games, won 4 Super Bowl Championships and played in two pro bowls. But his legacy as the bad boy of the NFL, with his on-field antics, altercations with teammates, and his admitted steroid use, may be what people remember most about Romanowski. |
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Mark Texeira |
| Episode Number: |
312 |
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With an All-Star appearance, a Gold Glove, and enough home runs during his first three years to put him amongst the likes of Joe Dimaggio and Eddie Murray, Mark Texeira of the Texas Rangers has a bright future ahead of him. Originally drafted by the Red Sox right out of high school, Teixeira opted to go to Georgia Tech where his batting average was .427. Drafted in 2001, Teixeira only lasted a season in the minor leagues, joining the Texas Rangers in the spring of 2003. |
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Tom Glavine |
| Episode Number: |
313 |
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A 9-time All-Star, 2-time Cy Young Award winner and World Series MVP, Tom Glavine is virtually a lock for Baseball's Hall of Fame. A gifted high school athlete, Glavine was drafted by the Los Angeles Kings and the Atlanta Braves in 1984. Choosing to play baseball, he started his career compiling a 33-43 record. However, in 1991 Glavine notched a 20-win season and won his first Cy Young Award. He had two more 20-or-more-win seasons with the Braves and made them annual contenders in the NL East. In 2003 Glavine signed a 42.5 million dollar deal with the New York Mets, he is currently zeroing in on his 300th win. |
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Albert Pujols and Jim Edmonds |
| Episode Number: |
314 |
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St. Louis Cardinals first baseman, Albert Pujols is positioning himself for an automatic entry into Cooperstown. He is the first player in Major League history to hit 30 or more home runs in his first five seasons. He also became the first Major League player since Ted Williams to knock in at least a 100 RBIs in his first five seasons. Pujols was named Rookie of the Year in 2001, National League MVP in 2005 and has 4 All Star appearances. Pujols' teammate Jim Edmonds is the second guest on this show. Edmonds started his Major League career with the Angles, since 2000 he has provided stable leadership for the Cardinals in St. Louis. Known as an erratic hitter Edmonds is better known for his dramatic and acrobatic catches in center field. He has eight Gold Glove awards and over 1000 RBIs. |
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Carlos Delgado |
| Episode Number: |
315 |
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A two-time all-star and a three-time Silver Slugger, Carlos Delgado is a powerhouse first baseman for the New York Mets. Starting his pro-career with the Toronto Blue Jays, Delgado also played for the Florida Marlins before landing with the Mets in 2005. In Delgado's hometown of Aguadilla, Puerto Rico he is well known for bringing toys to hospitalized children on Three Kings Day. Delgado also started his own non-profit organization, "Extra Bases" to help youth in Puerto Rico. |
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Pedro Martinez |
| Episode Number: |
316 |
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Three-time Cy Young award winner and current Met, Pedro Martinez is considered one of the top pitchers in baseball history. Martinez started his career with the LA Dodgers as a relief pitcher. In 1994 he was traded to the Montreal Expos where he won his first Cy Young award in 1997. That same year he was traded to the Boston Red Sox where he finished 23-4 with a 2.07 ERA and 313 strikeouts, earning his second Cy Young award. In 2000 Martinez was awarded his third Cy Young by posting a 1.74 ERA, the AL's lowest since 1978. |
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Antonio Gates, Shawne Merriman |
| Episode Number: |
317 |
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Antonio Gates attended Kent State and was a power forward with aspirations of playing in the NBA. After being told he was not NBA material, Gates set up a workout in front of a number of NFL scouts. He had not played organized football since his senior year in high school. Drafted by the San Diego Chargers, Gates became a standout tight end earning two Pro Bowl appearances in his relatively short NFL career. Gates' teammate, Shawne Merriman joins Firestone for the second half of the show. As a standout defensive end and outside linebacker for the Maryland Terrapins, Merriman was the 12th pick in the 2005 draft. During the Chargers 2005 campaign Merriman had 67 tackles and 10 sacks. He was also named the NFL rookie of the week and the AFC defensive player of the week during the 2005 season. |
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Pete Rose |
| Episode Number: |
318 |
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Nicknamed "Charlie Hustle", Pete Rose's Major League Baseball career is filled with many astounding statistical accomplishments. He is the all-time major league leader in hits, games played and at bats. He's won three World Series, three batting titles, two golden gloves, a Most Valuable Player of the Year Award and a Rookie of the Year Award. In his 17 All-Star appearances he played 5 different positions, he also tied Willie Keeler's 44-game hitting streak. While his achievements on the field are astounding, his lifetime ban from baseball continues to be a hot topic amongst baseball fans for the past 18 years. |
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Paul Lo Duca |
| Episode Number: |
319 |
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As a member of the New York Mets, Paul Lo Duca is one of the best young catchers in the Major Leagues. Before New York, Lo Duca played professional ball in LA with the Dodgers and Florida with the Marlins. He's been to three All-Star games, has a .285 batting average over the past eight years, along with 66 home runs and 363 RBI during his career. His 25-game hitting streak with the Dodgers in 2003 is the second longest in Dodgers history. |
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Tony La Russa |
| Episode Number: |
320 |
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Only Connie Mack and John McGraw have won more games than Tony La Russa. He is also one of only two managers to be named Manager of the Year in both the American and National League. After a stint with the Chicago White Sox, La Russa led the Oakland Athletics to three consecutive World Series from 1988 to 1990. La Russa's team swept the San Francisco Giants in 1989, the A's then lost to the Dodgers and the Red in '89 and '90. Since 1995, La Russa has been the skipper of the St. Louis Cardinals where they've won six NL Central Division times. |
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Carson Palmer, Ben Roethlisberger |
| Episode Number: |
321 |
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Roy Firestone sits down with two of most intriguing stories of the year in the NFL. In 2005 Carson Palmer led the Cincinnati Bengals to an 11-5 record and the AFC North division title. He became the first Bengals quarterback to finish with a 100+ passer rating and threw a league leading 32 touchdown passes. During the second play of the 2005 Wild Card game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Carson Palmer was sacked and tore his ACL and his MCL. He was carted off the field and the Bengals eventually went on to lose to the Steelers. In the second half of this show Firestone sits down with the quarterback of that Steelers team, Ben Roethlisberger. "Big Ben" and the Steelers went on to win the 2005 Super Bowl making him the youngest quarterback to ever win the game. During the off-season, Roethlisberger was involved in a motorcycle accident in downtown Pittsburgh. Rushed to the hospital, Roethlisberger suffered various facial fractures including a broken upper and lower jaw and a broken nose. |
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John Elway, Charles Barkley |
| Episode Number: |
322 |
| Synopsis: |
Two of the biggest names in sports sit down to talk with Roy Firestone about the headlines, athletes and influences shaping the modern sports' landscape. Hall of Fame Quarterback John Elway capped off a dramatic 16-year career with back to back Superbowl victories with the Denver Broncos. The always entertaining "Sir Charles" Barkley backs up his comments as a television analyst with a remarkable history in the NBA. Barkley compiled over 20,000 points, 10,000 rebounds and 4,000 assists in his 16-year career on route to the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. |
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Dwayne Wade, Chauncey Billups |
| Episode Number: |
323 |
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After a stellar career at Marquette University where Dwyane Wade led the Golden Eagles to the Final Four in 2003, he went on to the NBA and the Miami Heat. After a successful rookie season in 2003-2004 the Miami Heat picked up NBA big man, Shaquille O'Neal. With Wade and O'Neal the Miami Heat made a run of it in the 2005 Playoffs sweeping the New Jersey Nets only to fall in seven games to the Detroit Pistons in the Conference Finals. In 2006, Wade led the Miami Heat to the NBA Championship over the Dallas Mavericks earning the Finals MVP trophy in the process. In the second half of the show Firestone sits down with former Colorado Buffalo and current Detroit Piston, Chauncey Billups. He was named the Finals MVP in 2004 when the Pistons beat the Los Angeles Lakers. In 2006, Billups was named to the All-Star team. |
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Jerry Colangelo |
| Episode Number: |
324 |
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Jerry Colangelo has been with the Phoenix Suns organization since 1968. Over the years he's been the general manager, head coach, president, chairman and CEO of the Suns. Colangelo is an instrumental figure in the Phoenix area; along with leading the Suns to the fourth-best-all-time winning percentage, he secured the move of the Winnipeg Jets to Phoenix becoming the Phoenix Coyotes. Colangelo was also involved in bringing the Diamondbacks to the Phoenix area in 1998. The Diamondbacks won the 2001 World Series over the New York Yankees, becoming the fastest expansion team in Major League Baseball history to qualify for the post season. |
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Mike Krzyzewski |
| Episode Number: |
325 |
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Since 1981, Coach K has led the Duke University men's basketball team to unparallel success in the world of college basketball. Under Coach K, Duke has 3 National Championships, twelve ACC regular season titles, and ten ACC tournament titles. With 66 NCAA tournament wins, Krzyzewski now has more tournament victories than any other coach in NCAA tournament history. He has also won the National Coach of the Year award twelve times. Krzyzewski is now the coach of the 2006 US basketball team that is set to compete in the 2008 Beijing Olympics. |
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Ladainian Tomlinson |
| Episode Number: |
326 |
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At Texas Christian University, Ladainian Tomlinson was a star running back who was a finalist for the Heisman Trophy, he's ranked sixth all-time with 5,263 college career rushing yards, he also has the NCAA record for most rushing yards in a game, 406. Tomlinson continued his success in the NFL with the San Diego Chargers. In each of his first five seasons Tomlinson has gained over 1,000 yards, he's been elected to the Pro Bowl twice and he is the 7th player in NFL history to run, catch and throw a touchdown in the same game. |
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Herman Edwards and Trent Green |
| Episode Number: |
327 |
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As a player, Herman Edwards appeared in 135 consecutive games with the Philadelphia Eagles. He also played for the Los Angeles Rams and the Atlanta Falcons. Edwards was an assistant coach at San Diego State as well as a defensive backs coach with the Kansas City Chiefs and an assistant head coach in Tampa Bay before he became the Jets' Head Coach in 2001. In January of 2006, Edwards became the Head Coach of the Kansas City Chiefs, replacing the retiring Dick Vermeil. Trent Green was the Quarterback at Indiana University and was selected in the eighth round of the 1993 NFL draft by the San Diego Chargers. The next five years found Green as a constant backup quarterback, he even spent time in the Canadian Football league. In 1998, Green found a starting position with the Washington Redskins; he was then traded to the St. Louis Rams. In 1999, Green suffered a season ending injury. That year the Rams, led by backup Kurt Warner won Super Bowl XXXIV. In 2001, Green went to Kansas City and has started every game for the Chiefs. |
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Mike Schmidt and Paul O'Neill |
| Episode Number: |
328 |
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10 Golden Gloves, 3-time MVP, 14 All Star appearances and a World Series Ring, Mike Schmidt is considered one of the best third basemen to ever play the game. In his 17 years with the Philadelphia Phillies, Schmidt was known as a power hitter leading the league in home runs for eight different seasons. Schmidt is also one of only 15 players in the history of game who've hit four home runs in one game. In the second half of the show Firestone sits down with Paul O'Neill, nicked named "The Ultimate Warrior" by George Steinbrenner. O'Neill has been a member of five world championship teams once with the Cincinnati Reds in 1990 and with the Yankees in '96, '98, '99 and 2000. He is also the only player in Major League history to play on the winning side of three perfect games. |
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Steve Young |
| Episode Number: |
329 |
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Two NFL MVPs, seven Pro-Bowl appearances, a Super Bowl MVP and a member of the 2005 Hall of Fame Class, Steve Young is still regarded as one of the best passers ever in the NFL. Graduating from BYU in 1985, Young spent the beginning of his career with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, traded in 1987 to the 49ers Young apprenticed under Hall of Fame quarterback Joe Montana. Young reached mythic proportions during the 1994 season, achieving his record setting 112.8 passing rating and 35 touchdowns. He threw a record six touchdowns in Super Bowl XXIX and rushed for a game leading 49 yards. |
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Shaun Alexander |
| Episode Number: |
330 |
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Shaun Alexander is the 2005 NFL MVP, he has four Pro-Bowl appearances, and the Alabama career rushing record with 3,565. During the off-season, Alexander signed an 8-year deal with the Seattle Seahawks securing his place as a marquee franchise running back. Alexander is one of only four running backs in the history of the game to record consecutive seasons with 20 or more touchdowns. In 2002 against the Minnesota Vikings Alexander scored five touchdowns in the first half, which is still an NFL record. |
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Bill Walsh and George Seifert |
| Episode Number: |
331 |
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Bill Walsh led the San Francisco 49ers to three Super Bowl victories in the 1980's. He was inducted in to the NFL Hall of Fame in 1993. Walsh is responsible for drafting NFL greats Joe Montana, Jerry Rice, and Ronny Lot. After his stint with the 49ers Walsh went on to coach at Stanford in 1992 until 1994, he is currently the Interim Athletic Director at Stanford. George Seifert served under Bill Walsh until 1989 when he took the reigns as head coach for the 49ers. Seifert won Super Bowls in 1989 and 1994. Mike Shanahan, Ray Rhodes and Pete Carroll all worked and coached under Seifert. |
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Hank Aaron |
| Episode Number: |
332 |
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With 755 home runs, 2,297 RBIs, 24 All-Star appearances, three Gold Glove Awards, a World Series Ring and a National League MVP award, Henry Louis Aaron is one of the best baseball players to have ever played the game. Aaron was elected to the Hall of Fame in 1982, named to the All - Century Team in 1999 and was the recipient of the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2002. |
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Carmelo Anthony and Chris Paul |
| Episode Number: |
333 |
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A National Championship with the Syracuse Orangemen in 2003, that same year he was the third player drafted in the NBA by Denver Nuggets, Carmelo Anthony was also a member of the 2004 Olympic Basketball team. Anthony led the Nuggets from a perennial laughing stock to a playoff contender in just one year. Over the course of his first three years Anthony is 11 out of 17 in game-winning shot situations. Chris Paul was a standout freshman at Wake Forest University before he jumped to the NBA. Paul was named the 2006 Rookie of the Year while playing for the New Orleans/Oklahoma City Hornets. |
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Don Cheadle |
| Episode Number: |
334 |
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Nominated for an Academy Award for Best Actor in 2005, Don Cheadle has shown the versatility and variety few in Hollywood can compete with. His nomination was for his work in Hotel Rwanda, where he played a Hutu hotel manager who sheltered hundreds of Tutsis during the Rwandan genocide. In 2006, Cheadle was one of the producers of Crash, the Academy Award winner for best picture. Cheadle is also frequently cast in Steven Soderbergh films including Out of Sight, Traffic and Ocean's Eleven and Ocean's Twelve. |
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Gilbert Arenas |
| Episode Number: |
335 |
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NBA All-Star, a Warrior and a Wizard, Gilbert Arenas is one of the Superstars in the NBA. Starting his career with Golden State Arenas signed with the Washington Wizards in 2003. In 2004, Areans and Larry Hughes were the highest scoring backcourt in the NBA. In 2006, Arenas' 29.2 points per game was the 4 th highest average in the league. |
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Lawrence Taylor |
| Episode Number: |
336 |
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With two Super Bowl wins, 10 Pro Bowl appearances, three-time Defensive Player of the Year and the 1986 NFL MVP, Lawrence Taylor is recognized as one of the best defensive players of all time. Taylor's play at outside linebacker influenced the way other teams played the New York Giants. From 1984 through 1990 Taylor produced double-digit sack seasons, with his career high 20.5 sacks coming in 1986. |
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Chris Webber |
| Episode Number: |
337 |
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Chris Webber is an NBA All-Star, 1993 NBA Rookie of the Year and an important member of the Fab Five at Michigan during their two consecutive runs at the National Championship. Webber was the number 1 draft pick in 1993 by the Orlando Magic. After being traded to the Golden State Warriors, Webber averaged 17 points and nine rebounds a game during his rookie year. Webber is best known as a member of the Sacramento Kings from 1998 - 2004. During those years Webber and the Kings became perennial contenders in the Western Conference. In 2005, Webber was traded to the Philadelphia 76ers. |
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Reggie Jackson |
| Episode Number: |
338 |
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Five World Series, 14 All-Star appearances, 563 career home runs and a regular and World Series MVP, Reggie Jackson is one of the best players to ever play the game. Known as "Mr. October" for his postseason heroics, Jackson played 21 seasons and reached the postseason in 11 of them. Inducted into the Baseball hall of Fame in 1993, Jackson was the first ballplayer to hit over 100 homeruns for three different clubs. |
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Mike Eruzione, Bode Miller |
| Episode Number: |
339 |
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Mike Eruzione was captain of the 1980 Winter Olympics United States Hockey team that upset the Soviet Union. Eruzione scored the goal that put the United States past the Soviets and was also a contributing factor as the US blasted past Finland to win the gold. In the second half of the show Firestone sits down with Bode Miller. Miller's two Silver Medals in the 2002 Olympics were a surprise to many and a feat that propelled him onto the world's stage. Leading up to the 2006 Olympics, Miller was a fixture for both broadcasters and advertisers. However, his inability to reach the podium in his five events in addition to his laid-back attitude led many to question his "Olympic Spirit." |
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Best '06 |
| Episode Number: |
340 |
| Synopsis: |
Over the course of the year Roy Firestone sat down with the biggest names in Sports and Entertainment. From Dwayne Wade and LaDainian Tomlinson to Shaun Alexander, Albert Pujols and Hank Aaron, Firestone spoke with the iconic figures that have made sports history or are in the process of writing their names in the history books. We'll take a look back at the best interviews and moments from the third season of Face 2 Face. |
