The Dan Patrick Show: C&R – "Dart's Head & Koo's Toe"

Date: December 3, 2025
Hosts: Covino & Rich (with Dan Byer, Jonas Knox, Danny G, and others)
Platform: Fox Sports Radio / iHeartPodcasts

Episode Overview

This episode of Covino & Rich, standing in for The Dan Patrick Show, dives into the fallout from the previous night's NFL game between the Patriots and Giants. The crew debates New York Giants QB Jackson Dart's reckless playing style, discusses kicker Younghoe Koo's bizarre non-kick, and explores the culture around “playing tough” in pro sports. They blend humor and sports analysis, tackle the wisdom of risking injury for meaningless games, talk face paint and masculine bravado, and riff with callers about whether Dart is a "badass," a "fool," or both.

Key Discussion Points

1. Patriots Dominate Giants – The Game Recap

Timestamps: 05:00 – 06:10

• Patriots defeat the Giants 33-15, extending their win streak to 10 games (now 11–2).
• Giants show some “promise”—but are “ass cheeks” according to Covino.
• MVP chants ring out for Patriots QB Drake May.
• Betting angle: The "trap game" concept—the Patriots as a clear -7 favorite, which the hosts lament for underestimating.

“We knew what was going to happen. We called it yesterday… it was a boring game, but the Patriots are dominant.” — Covino (05:05)

2. Jackson Dart: Badass or Fool?

Timestamps: 06:10 – 23:00

The Hit & Dart’s Remarks

• Dart took a brutal (but legal) hit while scrambling on the sideline.
• Plays with a reckless style; risked injury for an extra yard in a meaningless game.

“Like, this is football. Like, I’m gonna get hit if I’m in the pocket or outside the pocket…it’s part of the game.” — Jackson Dart (07:37, via Dan Byer quoting audio)

Debate: Is Dart Setting a Leadership Example or Being Reckless?

• Covino: Respects Dart’s “badass” willingness to lead by example, calling him “a football player” who’s “leading by example” (08:38).
• Rich: Calls for Dart to play smarter, protect himself; "I think he’s a fool until he gets that first big contract…a couple of hits like that, he's never going to make it to contract two.” (10:58)
• Dan Byer: Points out that reckless play also impacts the team, not just the QB (“You are responsible for everybody…If your receiver doesn’t get paid because his QB’s been knocked out…” – 14:10)

The Face Paint & “Badass” Optics

• The team riffs on the idea that if you wear face paint/eye black, you’d better play hard.
• “If you’re painting your face…you can’t be running out of bounds.” — Dan Byer (20:47)

Parallels to Other Athletes

• Lamar Jackson’s diminishing explosiveness after injuries.
• Cam Newton’s career cut short despite being a “freak athlete” (31:33).
• Comparisons to young, fearless athletes—“You can’t expect a 22-year-old in the NFL to play any other way.” — Covino (18:56)

3. The Younghoe Koo Missed Kick Fiasco

Timestamps: 45:31 – 49:41

Play of the Day

• Giants’ kicker Younghoe Koo (pronounced “Young Way Koo”) botched a field goal attempt:
  “He never kicked it. He kicked…the ground.” — Jonas Knox (45:35)

The Excuse & Analysis

• Koo claimed the holder shifted the ball (slippage), so he pulled up at the last moment.

“As I was driving through it, the bottom of the ball was slipping out, so I just pulled up on it.” — Younghoe Koo (47:03, via audio)

• Mixed reactions:
  • Covino: Flip-flops on believing Koo – "I saw two different angles...but I don't know, it looked very much like he missed his target…”
  • Rich: Supports Koo, noting precision is crucial for kickers.

Excuse Culture in Sports

• Covino roasted as an “excuse guy” for sports mishaps (“The oil on the lanes isn’t right!” – 48:19)
• Opens up the topic for worst sports excuses.

4. Callers’ Opinions: Reckless or Bold?

Timestamps: 30:51 – 35:26

Michael in Virginia:

• Cautions Dart; compares him to Cam Newton, whose career suffered after taking too many hits.

Roger in Tacoma:

• Recalls rookie Russell Wilson sliding out of bounds as “the smart play”—Dart should do the same.

Caleb in Missouri:

• Asks what Dart’s really proving on a “two-win team.” Argues Giants fans care more about his decision-making than proving he can take a hit.

“I think Giants fans would much rather see him prove he can read a Cover 4…let’s understand if we have the quarterback of the future, not that you’re really tough, you can take a hit.” — Caleb (34:17)

Host Reaction:

• Covino: “They’re right…but it’s in their competitive nature. You’re telling them to tone it down, but they’re playing Monday Night Football. This dude’s going all out.” (35:03)

5. Sports Culture: Optics and Identity

Timestamps: 20:23 – 23:25; 29:44 – 30:45

If You’ve Got the Gear, Back it Up!

• The “Dripping Face Paint” discussion:
  • Riff on sports culture — if you show up with custom gear, eye black, or “closer” facial hair, you’d better play wild, play well.
  • “If you’re painting your face...you gotta play that way.” — Covino (23:09)
  • Humorous analogies: the guy with a wrist guard at bowling, the guy bringing his own pool cue, etc.

Playing With Passion vs. Playing Smart

• “As a fan, I want to see that! Not to mention this is the NFL. It’s football. These are the highlights we’ll see for years to come.” — Covino (30:06)
• “As you establish yourself...you back off the silly stuff. I think early in his career, this is what you get.” — Covino (17:51)

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On Dart’s Play Style: "Jackson Dart – badass, fool, or both? ...At this stage of his life and career, I kind of appreciate it. He’s trying to make a statement, trying to make a name for himself, trying to establish who he is in this league as he grows." — Covino (16:35)

• On Leadership: “As the leader of a team...if I’m willing to give up my body and sacrifice, I expect that from everybody.” — Covino (08:53)

• On NFL Injury Trends:
  “The new trend is: some of these guys make a ton of money, might step away early. What if Jackson Dart’s okay with dippin’ out early?” — Rich (13:16)

• On Face Paint Law:
  “If you’re painting your face...you can’t be running out of bounds. You gotta play wild.” — Dan Byer (20:23)

• Pop Culture Sidebar:
  “If you ever play like beer league softball...you better hit 400-foot rockets. You can’t be average and show up wearing like a full uniform!” — Rich (21:21)

Timestamps for Key Segments

• Patriots vs. Giants recap: 05:00 – 06:10
• Jackson Dart debate begins: 06:10 – 23:00
• Face paint & gear riff: 20:23 – 23:25
• Listener calls – Jackson Dart reckless/badass: 30:51 – 35:26
• Younghoe Koo missed kick/excuse: 45:31 – 49:41

Tone & Style

Covino and Rich keep things smart, casual, and humorous—ribbing each other, welcoming audience calls, and mixing deep sports knowledge with snappy pop-culture references and playful debate. The show's open, conversational style brings listeners into the locker-room banter, questioning the fine line between toughness and foolishness in modern sports.

Summary

This episode encapsulates everything fans love about C&R: spirited debate on what it means to be “tough” in the NFL, plenty of sports nostalgia, a willingness to poke fun at themselves and their guests, and an ear for what sparks passion among fans—be it a gutsy scramble, a weird botched kick, or a guy in too much eye black.

For further segments, the crew planned to discuss more NFL news, their top five most important upcoming games, a “dumb hypothetical” involving basketball, play trivia, and answer further calls—but the heart of the show, and the episode name, is all about Dart’s head and Koo’s toe.