Don't @ Me with Dan Dakich

Steve Sarkisian, Arch Manning, and ESPN take center stage on today's episode! Dan shreds Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian for deflecting blame for Arch Manning's struggles onto ESPN and the sports media instead of looking in the mirror. But Dan isn't buying the deflection. Following back-to-back losses to Oklahoma and Florida, Sarkisian is scrambling to protect his quarterback and make excuses for an offense that has completely stalled.

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Jordan Elliott, Robert Saleh, and the Tennessee Titans dominate the headlines on today’s Don't @ Me with Dan Dakich! Dan breaks down the alarming incident in Nashville where defensive tackle Jordan Elliott retrieved a firearm from his car after a practice field fight with teammate JC Latham, leading to his immediate release. But while the Titans cut ties, head coach Robert Saleh shocked the sports world by defending Elliott’s character and encouraging other NFL teams to hire him. Dan tackles the razor-thin line between holding athletes accountable for dangerous behavior and supporting them at rock bottom.

Plus, OutKick Senior NFL Writer Armando Salguero joins Dan Dakich to break down a wild week across the NFL filled with sideline fallout, executive firings, and broadcasting friction.

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It’s the best of the week, unfiltered and completely uncensored! Dan rolls through the biggest stories, best debates, and top guest appearances from across the sports landscape.

First, we head down to Austin to ask the heavy questions: Are we witnessing the final season of the Steve Sarkisian era at Texas, and is it officially time to pull the plug on the Arch Manning experiment? Plus, why does accountability in collegiate sports always land on the coaches while the players seem to get a free pass?

Next, we lay down the cold, hard facts in our weekly Stock Up, Stock Down segment, taking a look at who's rising and who's falling around the league.

Then, OutKick’s Sr. College Sports Reporter Trey Wallace drops in to tackle a slate of burning college football questions:Is Sarkisian truly on his way out at Texas? What should we make of all the wild parity across college football this season, does a two-loss Notre Dame team actually have a path into the College Football Playoff and is Jeremiah Smith an absolute lock for the Heisman Trophy?

Finally, Dan wraps things up by giving his raw, unfiltered take on WNBA players walking off the court during the playing of the national anthem.

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Enes Kanter Freedom, Royce White, Cathy Engelbert, and the WNBA spark a massive eligibility debate! On today's episode of Don't @ Me with Dan Dakich, Dan reacts to the breaking news that the WNBA suddenly knows the difference between men and women—at least when it comes to blocking two former NBA players from entering the draft.

Plus, Dan sits down with U.S. Representative Marlin Stutzman (IN) to dissect the ongoing debate around the WNBA’s player eligibility standards.

Then, 3x Super Bowl Champion and UCLA alumnus Randy Cross joins the show to talk college football. Cross shares his perspective on new head coach Bob Chesney’s first year with the Bruins, highlighting the physical and competitive identity Chesney is establishing. Plus, they explore how satisfying it is for the Bruin faithful to see UCLA looking like the superior football program compared to crosstown rival USC, despite Chesney being in Year 1 while Lincoln Riley enters Year 5.

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Urban Meyer, Ohio State, Arch Manning, and Michigan take center stage on today's episode of Don't @ Me with Dan Dakich! Three-time national championship head coach Urban Meyer joins Dan Dakich for an exclusive, wide-ranging college football interview breaking down the biggest storylines across the country. Urban breaks down the massive fallout from Ohio State quarterback Julian Sayin's injury and what it means for Ryan Day's championship hopes in Columbus. From there, Meyer evaluates whether Michigan can salvage five-star quarterback Bryce Underwood amidst offensive struggles, before examining Bob Chesney’s surprisingly dominant UCLA Bruins. Urban also offers his candid assessment of what is going wrong with Steve Sarkisian, Arch Manning, and Texas football, evaluates the true strength of the Big Ten conference, and shares his thoughts on the direction of the Florida Gators under head coach Jon Sumrall. Plus, Dan recounts his own stories from his time in Athens, Georgia.

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Steve Sarkisian, Arch Manning, Texas Longhorns, and Paul Finebaum take center stage on today's episode! Dan asks the question nobody in Austin wants to admit: are we officially watching Steve Sarkisian’s final season as head coach at Texas? ESPN's Paul Finebaum has finally had enough of Steve Sarkisian's arrogance. When you boast the most expensive roster in college football and turn around to lose back-to-back games to Oklahoma and Florida, that hot seat goes from warm to scorching. Dan breaks down the disaster in Austin, Finebaum’s verbal beatdown of Sarkisian, and the harsh new reality of college football: the transfer portal and NIL have created unprecedented parity where powerhouse programs can no longer stack endless depth. If you can't coach the talent you bought, you get exposed.

Plus,Dan is joined by OutKick college football insider Trey Wallace to break down an absolute blockbuster weekend of college football. The guys recap the wild upsets and unexpected drama that shook up the top rankings across the country. Plus, they dive into the scorching hot-seat question out of Austin: After another costly, sluggish performance on offense, is it time for Steve Sarkisian and the Texas Longhorns to bench Arch Manning? Trey shares his boots-on-the-ground perspective on team morale, coaching decisions, and whether a quarterback change is actually on the table.

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Dan Le Batard, Patrick Mahomes, and the Protect College Sports Act collide on today's episode of Don't @ Me! Dan shreds sports media’s biggest gasbag, Dan Le Batard, after his bizarre meltdown demanding Kansas City Chiefs superstar quarterback Patrick Mahomes publicly oppose the Protect College Sports Act. In a laughable rant, "Little Dan" took direct aim at Mahomes, barking at him to "get your helmet out of your ass" and demanding he step up to lead like Tom Brady or Drew Brees. But what is Le Batard really furious about? Athletes simply aren't cosplaying as woke social justice warriors anymore. Le Batard ripped modern NFL players for refusing to be activists, mourning the days when athletes were pressured into parroting media talking points.

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In this episode, Dan and Craig sit down for their weekly uncensored, no-holds-barred crossover. Together, they tackle the wildest storylines across football and baseball: Clock Management Catastrophes: Why do multi-million-dollar head coaches consistently freeze when the game clock hits the two-minute mark? Dan and Craig rip into the baffling late-game coaching decisions costing teams victories. The Jameis Winston Experience: Are we all-in on the Giants QB roller coaster? The Dodgers’ Ohtani Problem: With Shohei Ohtani mired in a postseason slump while dealing with nagging injuries, do the Dodgers have a genuine superstar dilemma on their hands?

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It’s the best of the week, unfiltered and completely uncensored. Dan rolls through the biggest stories, best debates, and top guest appearances from across sports.

First, Dan breaks down how Indiana’s Curt Cignetti has completely broken modern college football. In the transfer portal and NIL era, the "rebuilding year" is dead—you either win right now or get left behind. Dan jumps into the YouTube comment section to address why fans are already calling Cignetti an all-time great coach.

Next, Rob Friedman (the "Pitching Ninja") stops by to break down the MLB postseason. Rob reveals the most impressive thing about the Milwaukee Brewers, explains why the ABS challenge system is the best addition to baseball in decades, and locks in his World Series prediction.

Then, PFF draft analyst Mike Renner joins the show to dissect the NFL Draft board, diving into Arch Manning’s stock at #1 overall and what the Tennessee Titans should do with the top pick.

Finally, ESPN’s Elle Duncan doesn't hold back on the state of WNBA discourse—explaining why certain Caitlin Clark and Sophie Cunningham fans need to be permanently banished from the fandom.

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Elle Duncan, Sophie Cunningham, Caitlin Clark, and the WNBA culture war take center stage on today's episode of Don't @ Me! Dan shreds sports anchor Elle Duncan after she claimed covering the WNBA has become "toxic as hell" and declared it is "open season" to dunk on Black women.

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Whenever anyone questions the league—or when players like Sophie Cunningham dare to speak common sense and defend their teammates—the media mob immediately labels them "divisive" or "turbulent," while crying racism and sexism the moment someone pushes back. Dan breaks down why the sports media needs to look in the mirror instead of demonizing the very fans and players driving unprecedented interest in women's basketball.

Plus, Dan sits down with PFF draft analyst Mike Renner to break down the biggest storylines dominating early college football and NFL Draft boards.

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