Great Dane Nation

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  • Episode 30: David Wells
    On the thirtieth episode of “Great Dane Nation,” Morten is joined by New York Yankees legend and longtime friend David Wells as MLB Opening Day gets underway on Thursday (04:57 – 50:21). But first, he checks in with TommyFreezePops (Tom Carroll), where the guys talk about how foreign the game of baseball can feel to someone who grew up in a country where it was not prevalent (01:17).

    We then move to our interview with David, where he discusses a wide array of topics: the origins of his nickname “Boomer” (06:03); the whole story behind his perfect game, which he famously pitched with a violent hangover (09:24); why Jorge Posada should be in the Baseball Hall of Fame (17:17); why he feels most connected to the Detroit Tigers in retirement, and why the Toronto Blue Jays are on the opposite end of the spectrum for him (18:32); how Kirk Gibson taught him to embrace the big moments (20:39); why he thinks analytics are embraced too much in today’s game (25:07); why he didn’t care what his pitch count was, and a great story about Sparky Anderson to go along with it (26:54); pitching with 19 different pitchers that were either in the Hall of Fame or have been on the ballot, and which ones he learned the most from (28:03); hilarious Greg Maddux stories (29:38); what he thinks of Gerrit Cole’s massive contract with the Yankees (32:21); why he’s picking the San Diego Padres to win the World Series, and what he thinks of Fernando Tatis Jr.’s mega deal (33:12); why the Los Angeles Dodgers remind him of the 1990s Yankees dynasty teams (35:40); why he thinks the Boston Red Sox have been selling off so many great young players in recent years (37:59); this week’s edition of “The Name Game,” with thoughts on Phil Niekro, Cal Ripken Jr., Deion Sanders, George Steinbrenner, Derek Jeter, Roger Clemens, Mariano Rivera, Roy Halladay, David Ortiz, Manny Ramirez, Jose Canseco, Mike Piazza and Trevor Hoffman (39:22); and the story behind the “Perfect 33 Foundation” (46:20).

    Then, TommyFreezePops is joined by Kevin Rogers for his weekly check-in with the experts from VegasInsider.com (51:10 – 01:00:02). Kevin reviews his bracket’s performance headed into the final weekend of March Madness, and helps us preview the Final Four (52:21). Plus, Kevin tells us what to look out for from a gambling perspective as the 2021 MLB regular season gets underway on Thursday (55:58).

    Finally, we close things out with Morten’s “Game Winner” – a weekly segment where Morten monologues his biggest takeaway of the week. This week, he talks about his friend David Wells, and how he was able to achieve perfection in an imperfect world (01:00:02).
    1 hr 5 min
  • Episode 29: Jason Garrett
    On the 29th episode of “Great Dane Nation,” Morten is joined by New York Giants Offensive Coordinator and longtime friend Jason Garrett (05:35 – 57:18). But first, he checks in with TommyFreezePops (Tom Carroll), where the guys talk about a wild first week of NFL free agency (01:34).

    We then move to our interview with Jason, where he discusses a wide array of topics: what it was like working as Morten’s holder, and the story behind him adding that job to his duties in 2001 (06:34); how special it was being Troy Aikman’s back-up on three Super Bowl teams with the Cowboys (12:22); why playing football and being a part of the game has been such an important part of his personal growth as a person (15:19); the moment when he decided he was going to dive into coaching, and why he tried to hang on to his playing career as long as he could (17:50); how signing with Jon Gruden’s Buccaneers late in his career helped shape him as a football coach (20:24); the story behind becoming interim head coach of the Dallas Cowboys, and eventually being promoted to permanent head coach by Jerry Jones (22:20); looking back on his nine full seasons as head coach of the Cowboys with great pride, even with a 2-3 playoff record during that span (25:40); how happy he is for Dak Prescott signing a six-year deal in Dallas (27:48); why he thinks the Cowboys and the rest of the NFC East will be competitive in 2021 (28:40); whether he prefers being the head coach or offensive coordinator (29:02); what it was like working with a first-year head coach in Joe Judge this past season (33:23); why the Giants were able to start clicking towards the end of the season (34:28); what he likes about Daniel Jones, and where he thinks the young quarterback can improve (35:56); this week’s edition of “The Name Game” featuring thoughts on Tony Romo, Sean Payton, Ezekiel Elliott, Troy Aikman, Emmitt Smith, Michael Irvin, and Michael Strahan (41:56); why he’s so excited to be able to gameplan with a healthy Saquon Barkley on his side (50:46); and reminiscing about the hilarious speech Jason gave at Kerry Collins’ wedding (51:44).

    Then, TommyFreezePops is joined by Thom Cunningham for his weekly check-in with the experts from VegasInsider.com (58:07 – 01:04:07). With the first weekend of March Madness in the books, Thom tells us how his bracket is performing (59:07), where to look for value in the Sweet 16 and Elite 8 (59:58), and why the Big Ten has struggled so mightily in this tournament thus far (01:02:19).

    Finally, we close things out with Morten’s “Game Winner” – a weekly segment where Morten monologues his biggest takeaway of the week. This week, he talks about his friend Jason Garrett, and why perspective has been a key component to the success he’s had throughout his career in football (01:04:07).
    1 hr 9 min
  • Episode 28: Charles Barkley
    On the 28th episode of “Great Dane Nation,” Morten is joined by retired NBA superstar and Auburn Tigers legend Charles Barkley to help us get ready for the 2021 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament (03:13 – 01:04:26). But first, he checks in with TommyFreezePops (Tom Carroll), where the guys preview Michigan State’s play-in game against UCLA on Thursday night (01:22).

    We then move to our interview with Charles, where he discusses a wide array of topics: his daughter’s wedding, and why he was worried he would be dropped during the hora dance (03:43); why he says what’s on his mind, and doesn’t worry about what other people think (06:09); the secret sauce to “Inside the NBA” (07:46); why he loves being able to talk about gambling on television, and how he lost $100,000 betting on the Chiefs in Super Bowl LV (10:57); why Larry Bird and Magic Johnson are most responsible for the growth of the NBA over the last 40 years (14:26); why Moses Malone is the most important teammate of his basketball career (16:33); why Julius Erving is the “best autograph person” he has ever been around (22:29); why his famously awful golf game is as good as it has ever been (24:33); golfing with Gary Player, and traveling with The Eagles for the past 20+ years (25:38); why he thinks he should’ve retired much sooner than he did (29:43); why the “Bad Boy Pistons” weren’t actually all that bad (33:26); why he and Michael Jordan still aren’t on speaking terms (34:46); what he remembers most from his lone appearance in March Madness (38:00); the two teams he feels the most confident in making this year’s Final Four (43:27); his thoughts on the bubble in Indianapolis that will be housing the entire NCAA Tournament (44:14); why he wasn’t surprised by the firing of Gus Malzahn at Auburn, whether it was deserved or not (45:14); why he thinks Joel Embiid listening to his advice led him to having the MVP-caliber season he was having before his injury (47:14); the prospect of a Lakers vs. Nets match-up in the NBA Finals (48:11); why he thinks Chris Paul is the best leader in all of sports (48:57); his relationship with the late Kobe Bryant, and where he was when he heard the news of his passing (50:25); how he would power rank the “Inside the NBA” crew (54:30); and why his one day of playing high school football was one of the worst days of his life (01:00:49).

    Then, TommyFreezePops is joined by Kevin Rogers for his weekly check-in with the experts from VegasInsider.com (01:05:16 – 01:11:36). How confident is Kevin in Gonzaga and Baylor meeting in the finals (01:06:30)? Which upsets should we have in our brackets for the opening weekend, and which trendy low-seeds should we avoid (01:07:49)? Plus, Kevin tells us how confident he is in his alma mater making a deep run (01:09:01).

    Finally, we close things out with Morten’s “Game Winner” – a weekly segment where Morten monologues his biggest takeaway of the week. This week, he talks about his friend Charles Barkley, and why everyone needs to “take a chill pill.” (01:11:36)
    1 hr 16 min
  • Episode 27: Sean Payton
    On the 27th episode of “Great Dane Nation,” Morten is joined by New Orleans Saints Head Coach and longtime friend Sean Payton (03:37 – 56:15). But first, he checks in with TommyFreezePops (Tom Carroll), where Morten talks about his 20+ year friendship with the greatest coach in New Orleans Saints history, and why he knew early on that Sean Payton was going to be a special coach in the NFL (01:16).

    We then move to our interview with Sean, where he discusses a wide array of topics: the keys to building a winning culture in New Orleans, and why that all starts with the pursuit of “uncommon” players and coaches (04:29); what he and his team have learned from four straight seasons of painful postseason exits (13:04); what he told his team after the famous missed pass interference call against the Rams in the 2018 NFC Championship Game (16:16); why playing the Buccaneers for a third time this season was no excuse for them to lose to Tampa Bay in the postseason (21:40); if Tom Brady-to-New Orleans was a real possibility last offseason (23:02); how he sees the quarterback position shaping up for the Saints in 2021, and why it’s all dependent on what Drew Brees decides to do this offseason (24:24); when he think Brees will make that decision (25:41); playing his college ball at Eastern Illinois, and the path that led him on in his coaching career (28:15); Morten and Sean being together with the Giants in 2001, and reminiscing on their first game back after September 11th (30:18); his special relationship with Drew Brees, and Drew’s amazing rehab process that led to his career renaissance in New Orleans (33:26); what made that 2009 Saints team so special, and the biggest challenge heading into Super Bowl XLIV in Miami against Peyton Manning and the Colts (41:30); the amazing story behind the onside kick to open the second half of the Super Bowl (42:58); what was going through his head as the clock ticked down to zero during his Super Bowl victory (47:12); looking back on victory parade day in New Orleans (50:37); and this week’s edition of “The Name Game” featuring thoughts on Bill Parcells, Tom Benson, Jon Gruden, Jerry Jones, Tony Romo, Will Smith, Dan Campbell, and Cam Jordan (54:19).

    Then, TommyFreezePops is joined by Thom Cunningham for his weekly check-in with the experts from VegasInsider.com (57:06 – 01:01:40). The guys talk about the second half of the NBA season, and where the best value is when looking at the individual player awards market (58:09). Plus, Thom gives us his predictions for conference tournament champions in each of the power-five conferences (59:30).

    Finally, we close things out with Morten’s “Game Winner” – a weekly segment where Morten monologues his biggest takeaway of the week. This week, he talks about his friend Sean Payton, and how his pursuit of uncommon players has manifested within himself (01:01:40).
    1 hr 7 min
  • Episode 26: John Randle
    On the 26th episode of “Great Dane Nation,” Morten is joined by his Pro Football Hall of Fame brother and Minnesota Vikings legend John Randle (06:46 – 01:03:17). But first, he checks in with TommyFreezePops (Tom Carroll), where the guys react to the news of the week in the football world – J.J. Watt signing a two-year deal with the Arizona Cardinals (01:27).

    We then move to our interview with John, where he discusses a wide array of topics: his humble beginnings in Texas, playing football at both the community college and Division II level, and why that helped shape him into the player he ended up being in the NFL (09:21); why he had to tie chains around his waist to make weight in order to even make the Minnesota Vikings roster as an undrafted rookie (20:10); why he ranks the his Vikings defensive line as one of the top 10 defensive lines in NFL history (25:22); why he loves coaching up younger players, and the unique athletes he looked to for inspiration with pass rush moves (27:54); his favorite John Teerlinck stories (29:38); why watching an immense amount of film was the key to all the success his unit had throughout the 1990s, and his unique techniques on gathering research and information on opponents (33:47); a hilarious story about a former teammate, $50,000, and a big day sacking John Elway (38:08); reminiscing on his one career touchdown while playing for the Seattle Seahawks (41:07); the greatness of Randy Moss and the 1998 Vikings, and why losing that NFC Championship Game was so painful (42:24); the first thing that comes to mind when John thinks of Denny Green is not what you would expect (55:49); the leadership of Cris Carter (56:18); an amazing story from Randy Moss’ rookie season (56:47); fond memories of the late Chris Doleman (57:21); why Tony Dungy didn’t even need to say anything, and he could get his point across (59:27); and why he thinks Gary Anderson has not returned to Minnesota since retiring from football (01:00:48).

    Then, TommyFreezePops is joined by Kevin Rogers for his weekly check-in with the experts from VegasInsider.com (01:04:05 – 01:11:35). With J.J. Watt signing with the Cardinals, Kevin and FreezePops take a look at how this has shifted the odds in the NFC West for 2021 (01:05:13). Plus, with the NBA All-Star break upon, the guys take a look at the top of both the Eastern and Western Conferences (01:07:43).

    Finally, we close things out with Morten’s “Game Winner” – a weekly segment where Morten monologues his biggest takeaway of the week. This week, he talks about his friend John Randle, and why an iconic song by The Police fits perfectly when describing his Hall of Fame brother (01:11:35).
    1 hr 16 min
  • Episode 25: Cameron Jordan
    On the 25th episode of “Great Dane Nation,” Morten is joined by New Orleans Saints All-Pro defensive end Cameron Jordan (10:32 – 53:56). But first, he checks in with TommyFreezePops (Tom Carroll). With Cam being the son of Minnesota Vikings legend Steve Jordan, the guys rank the greatest father-son combinations in NFL history (01:19).

    We then move to our interview with Cam, where he discusses a wide array of topics: why Cam knows the impact he can have on young people’s lives with his platform (11:37); why he feels blessed to have called New Orleans his home for the past 10 years (13:19); his podcast with former teammate Mark Ingram, and the origin of his iconic “levels” sack dance (14:28); being on the precipice of 100 career sacks (16:27); losing to the Buccaneers in the playoffs, and why he feels the better team lost that day (18:56); why Jameis Winston is “up next” for the Saints at quarterback (24:37); growing up with a Pro Bowl tight end for a dad, and how that shaped him as an athlete and man (25:43); becoming a state champion discus thrower in high school, and how that path helped him become a better competitor in football (28:37); how he went from a “portly” kid trying to be the next Allen Iverson, to an All-Pro defensive end destined for the New Orleans Saints Ring of Honor (32:03); playing his college football at Cal, and knowing he was surrounded by NFL-level talent right away (37:15); what Cal needs to do to be a real threat to win the Pac-12 (38:58); who he thinks is the hardest offensive lineman he has ever had to go up against (39:48); why he enjoys sacking Matt Ryan more than any other quarterback, and why he’d never accept him as a teammate (41:18); the toughest quarterback to take down in the NFL, and why he thinks Cam Newton still has gas left in the tank (43:33); Will Smith’s impact on him as a young player in the league (45:51); why he wants Akiem Hicks to return to New Orleans (46:57); why he calls Mark Ingram a “righteous warrior” (48:05); why “wild card” is the best way to describe Chauncey Gardner-Johnson (50:00); his admiration for both Wil Lutz and Thomas Morstead (50:55); and why he’d love to play another 6 years in the NFL with the Saints (52:11).

    Then, TommyFreezePops is joined by Thom Cunningham for his weekly check-in with the experts from VegasInsider.com (56:31 – 01:03:39). As March Madness rapidly approaches, Thom gets us ready for the big dance, telling us which teams we should be targeting both inside and outside our bracket pools (57:37). Plus, with Thom being among the very best at following daily trends across all leagues, he gives us a rundown of the best way to have success if you’re just getting started in daily fantasy (01:01:19).

    Finally, we close things out with Morten’s “Game Winner” – a weekly segment where Morten monologues his biggest takeaway of the week. This week, he talks about Cameron Jordan, and how his special relationship with his father shaped him into the All-Pro human being he is today (01:03:39).
    1 hr 9 min
  • Episode 24: Troy Aikman
    On the 24th episode of “Great Dane Nation,” Morten is joined by his Pro Football Hall of Fame brother and Dallas Cowboys legend Troy Aikman (05:57 – 44:48). But first, he checks in with TommyFreezePops (Tom Carroll), where he lets him know that he’s finally had enough of the mispronunciations. After 24 episodes, we learn how to properly say Morten’s name in Danish.

    We then move to our interview with Troy, where he discusses a wide array of topics: transferring from Oklahoma to UCLA, and why that whole process was a defining moment for his football career (07:33); his thoughts on the large number of high-end college quarterbacks transferring schools in recent years, and why he isn’t sure whether or not it’s good for college football (11:20); his thoughts on today’s UCLA football program, and why he thinks the Bruins should stay the course with Chip Kelly at the helm (12:23); how and when the Cowboys made the shift from a young, rebuilding team to the defining dynasty of the 1990s (15:50); how the egos of Jerry Jones and Jimmy Johnson got in the way of the 1990s Cowboys from winning even more Super Bowls (20:02); his leadership style, and why it was crucial to the team’s success during that dominant decade (24:15); what it was like having his old college coach, Barry Switzer, come in and replace Jimmy Johnson in the middle of the dynasty’s run (25:41); why it was his back injuries, not concussions, that were the biggest factor in his early retirement, and how close he was to coming out of retirement to play for the Miami Dolphins (28:24); why he thought his broadcasting career would only be a two or three year experiment that has now turned into a fantastic 20-year run with FOX Sports (32:07); why he thinks today’s Cowboys aren’t that far away from being a competitive team again (33:39); why he believes it will take a winning record to win the NFC East in 2021 (35:00); his thoughts on the Matthew Stafford-for-Jared Goff trade (35:46); why he thinks Taysom Hill is going to be given the chance to win the starting quarterback job in New Orleans, and how Tom Brady almost landed with the Saints last offseason (37:17); why Troy thinks Jerry Jones will carry a complicated legacy when we look back on his career in football (40:30); why the 1990s Cowboys would not have won at the level they did without Norv Turner (41:36); and why he’s proud of Deion Sanders for taking the job at Jackson State (42:35).

    Then, TommyFreezePops is joined by Kevin Rogers for his weekly check-in with the experts from VegasInsider.com (45:38 – 50:32). This was Kevin’s first appearance on Great Dane Nation since Super Bowl LV. He gives his thoughts on what went wrong for Kansas City, and why we never should have counted Tampa Bay out this season (46:29). Plus, now that football season is over, Kevin gives us a primer on what the casual football gambler should throw themselves behind during the long offseason (48:13).

    Finally, we close things out with Morten’s “Game Winner” – a weekly segment where Morten monologues his biggest takeaway of the week. This week, he talks about Troy Aikman, and why his old school mentality on the field was crucial to the success of the Cowboys in the 1990s (50:32).
    55 min
  • Episode 23: Jan Stenerud
    On the 23rd episode of “Great Dane Nation,” Morten is joined by his Pro Football Hall of Fame brother and Kansas City Chiefs legend Jan Stenerud (09:09 – 01:03:50). But first, he checks in with TommyFreezePops (Tom Carroll) for a recap of Super Bowl LV, which ended with Tom Brady hoisting his 7th Lombardi Trophy and the Bucs blowing out the Chiefs (01:36).

    We then move to our interview with Jan, where he discusses a wide array of topics: the amazing journey that led him from a ski jumper in Norway to becoming one of the greatest kickers in the history of the NFL (11:37); the one day that changed his life forever while running the stadium steps at Montana State (17:59); how much his training as a ski jumper had an impact on his success as a kicker (24:05); why he spent his entire career in fear of losing his job (26:01); what he thinks the biggest difference is between kicking now and kicking back in his day (27:44); high praise for Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker (34:15); how he was able to be so successful for so many years, as he had a ten year gap between Pro Bowl appearances (34:41); how the Chiefs were able to get so much Hall of Fame talent in the building at the same time during their dominant run in the 1960s (37:33); why Hank Stram was such a singular talent (43:35); how Lamar Hunt could be so understated, yet so powerful in the game of football (44:03); his thoughts on “Lenny the Cool” (44:16); being teammates with Tom Flores (44:42); burying the hatchet with Marv Levy (45:23); why he can’t find a single flaw in Bart Starr (49:47); why James Lofton gave him grief when they first became teammates (50:36); his relationship with Bud Grant (54:13); remembering the late Chris Doleman (56:04); why Archie Manning was not looking forward to playing against the 1985 Bears (56:41); how fun it is to have the Chiefs as a dominant franchise again (57:49); why it would be hard for him to ever put Andy Reid ahead of Hank Stram (59:10); why he still has Bart Starr as the “GOAT” Packers quarterback (59:43); why Mahomes should already be considered among the greatest Chiefs of all-time (01:00:42); why he can’t give a definitive answer to the “GOAT” kicker question (01:01:18); and how important Jan was to Morten being inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame (01:02:45).

    Then, TommyFreezePops is joined by Paul Bovi for his weekly check-in with the experts from VegasInsider.com (01:04:36 – 01:10:23). Paul tells us what his biggest takeaway was from a gambling perspective from the Bucs impressive victory in Super Bowl LV (01:05:39). The guys take a look at the early odds for next year’s Super Bowl, and explain the types of numbers you should be looking for if you’re making a futures bet this far in advance (01:06:54).

    Finally, we close things out with Morten’s “Game Winner” – a weekly segment where Morten monologues his biggest takeaway of the week. This week, he talks about Jan Stenerud, and how his example helped shape Morten’s path as a professional football player (01:10:23)
    1 hr 15 min
  • Episode 22: Andre Tippett
    On the 22nd episode of “Great Dane Nation,” Morten is joined by his Pro Football Hall of Fame brother and New England Patriots legend Andre Tippett (10:53 – 59:47). But first, he checks in with TommyFreezePops (Tom Carroll) for a preview of Super Bowl LV, as Morten’s give his list of “Ten Things to watch for in Super Bowl LV” (01:49).

    We then move to our interview with Andre, where he discusses a wide array of topics: how “trusting the process” helped turn a JUCO transfer into a Pro Football Hall of Fame linebacker (12:48); how his year playing JUCO football at Ellsworth Community College in Iowa almost sent him packing back to New Jersey to become a sanitation worker (16:58); how his high school football coach changed his life, and how dealing with bullies at a young age helped shape the man he is today (19:10); how dealing with bullies led him to becoming a black belt in karate (22:17); his famous fight with teammates Rich Camarillo and Tony Franklin (23:29); playing with a chip on his shoulder as a JUCO transfer at Iowa (27:30); on changing the way teams build their defenses based on the way he and Lawrence Taylor played outside linebacker (29:46); why he had to pinch himself when he was playing in the Rose Bowl for Iowa in 1981 (33:09); why he was so confident he was going to be drafted by the Raiders, he bought a silver and black Nissan 280ZX (34:46); playing for Bill Parcells, and how he built the foundation of the “Patriots Way” that has produced six Vince Lombardi Trophies (37:13); how winning the Super Bowl in 2001 completely changed the way potential free agents viewed signing in New England and buying into their team-first mentality (40:56); why Tom Brady, Bill Belichick and Robert Kraft were all equal-parts responsible for the dynastic-success of the New England Patriots over the past 20 years (43:22); what losing a player like Brady does to an organization, and why he’s happy for Tom’s success in Tampa Bay (49:02); the biggest reason for the Patriots’ struggles in 2020 (51:19); why he thinks Julian Edelman has played his final game for the Patriots (52:53); why he thinks Cam Newton will be back with the Patriots next season (53:29); why he doesn’t think Bill Belichick is ready to retire just yet (53:53); and how proud he is of the organization for how they’ve been leaders in the fight against social injustice, as Andre is the Executive Director of Community Affairs for the Patriots (55:35).

    Then, TommyFreezePops is joined by Kevin Rogers for his weekly check-in with the experts from VegasInsider.com (01:01:02 – 01:09:31). The guys talk all things Super Bowl LV: What’s their favorite prop bet heading into Sunday (01:02:38)? Who will win Super Bowl LV MVP (01:04:17)? Who wins Super Bowl LV (01:05:33)?

    Finally, we close things out with Morten’s “Game Winner” – a weekly segment where Morten monologues his biggest takeaway of the week. This week, he talks about Andre Tippett, and the importance of giving back to our community (01:09:31).
    1 hr 14 min
  • Episode 21: Emmitt Smith
    On the 21st episode of “Great Dane Nation,” Morten is joined by his Pro Football Hall of Fame brother and Dallas Cowboys legend Emmitt Smith (09:09 – 50:36). But first, he checks in with TommyFreezePops (Tom Carroll) to recap NFL Championship Weekend and look ahead to Super Bowl LV. Morten and FreezePops have no idea what Matt LaFleur was doing at the end of the NFC Championship (01:45), and couldn’t be more excited for Tom Brady vs. Patrick Mahomes in the big game (05:08).

    We then move to our interview with Emmitt, where he discusses a wide array of topics: why Emmitt owns two Jim Thorpe trophies (10:00); which running backs were his role models when he was growing up in Florida, and why (12:07); how he was able to become one of the best second-effort running backs in the history of the NFL, and why he prioritized avoiding contact (15:46); Emmitt’s favorite play-calls of his career (18:49); how much of being a successful running back at the pro level is God-given ability, and how much of it can be learned and trained (22:11); how setting goals as a young player allowed him to achieve greatness that few players in league history have ever seen (24:04); why leaving the University of Florida after three seasons had nothing to do with Steve Spurrier taking over the program (30:41); why it took Norv Turner revamping the offense in Dallas for “The Triplets” to really take off and become the dynasty of the 1990s (33:18); why his first Super Bowl win was especially sweet (35:27); why Emmitt believes the Florida Gators are not that close to competing for an SEC Championship in a real way (38:16); why he still believes Ezekiel Elliott will be a star in this league, and why the Cowboys are not that far from being a real contender in the NFC East (41:41); why Mike McCarthy deserves another chance to prove himself next season in Dallas (43:41); what advice he’d give Derrick Henry, and why he’s the best running back in the NFL today (44:36); and how Roger Staubach changed his life (47:14).

    Then, TommyFreezePops is joined by Mark Franco for his weekly check-in with the experts from VegasInsider.com (51:44 – 56:15). The guys take a long-range look at Super Bowl LV, as we are 11 days away from football’s biggest stage (52:51). Plus, the one prop bet Mark thinks people should hop on now to maximize their value (53:34).

    Finally, we close things out with Morten’s “Game Winner” – a weekly segment where Morten monologues his biggest takeaway of the week. This week, he talks about Emmitt Smith, and how one man’s vision became an iconic reality (56:15).
    1 hr 1 min

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"Great Dane Nation" is a weekly podcast hosted by Pro Football Hall of Fame kicker Morten "The Great Dane" Andersen, proudly presented by Vegas Insider!

Each week, Morten is joined by fellow…