The Dan Patrick Show – Hour 1
Episode Overview
Main Theme:
Dan and the team break down Miami's dramatic win over Ole Miss in the college football playoff semifinal, exploring whether Ole Miss was “bitter, not better” without Lane Kiffin, the controversial ending, and implications for the national title. Special guest Brady Quinn joins to offer analysis on the game, quarterback play, transfer portal dynamics, and coaching drama around Lane Kiffin.
Key Discussion Points & Insights
1. Miami's Win Over Ole Miss: How Did It Happen?
- Miami advances to the national title game, dominating time of possession, converting 11 third downs, and controlling the line of scrimmage.
- Carson Beck’s performance: “He did it when he needed to… It's not always pretty, but he did it and had the game winner, ran it in.” (Dan, 02:12)
- Ole Miss' Missed Opportunities: Had chances at interceptions but couldn’t capitalize.
- Lane Kiffin’s absence: The team may have been “bitter, not better.”
- “Were you better because Lane Kiffin wasn't your coach last night, as strange as that may sound? And I would say I don't think you were better, but I think you were bitter. And, and because of that, I think you played with that chip on your shoulder.” (Dan, 04:09)
Notable Quote
"You would have benefited from having Lane Kiffin there because now your head coach could have just concentrated on the defense."
— Dan Patrick [04:17]
[Play-by-Play Highlight]
- Carson Beck’s decisive TD run plays:
“Holds his hands out, takes drops, looks... Carson Beck takes it in for a Miami touchdown...” (Marvin, 05:23)
2. Was It Pass Interference? The Final Play Debate
- Controversial Non-Call: Discussing whether there should have been pass interference called on Ole Miss’s last play.
- Dan: “Was it pass interference? Probably. You probably could have called holding on the touchdown run as well... I didn't think it was egregious, but I did think it was there.” (Dan, 06:39)
- The team discusses the difficulty of making (or not making) those calls in critical moments:
- “It's easier... to pick up a flag and say there's no foul... as opposed to the other way...” (Todd, 08:09)
- Plans to get Chris Fowler’s take (game announcer) later in the show.
Notable Quote
“Nothing says I'm guilty more than putting my hands up to say, ‘I didn't touch him!’”
— Dan Patrick [13:45]
3. Poll Questions & Lane Kiffin’s True Loyalties
- Poll: Did you think last night’s play was pass interference? (06:28)
- Was Lane Kiffin rooting for Ole Miss even after leaving? The team riffs on the psychology and possible financial incentives for Kiffin.
- “There has to be part of you that... they might win without me and go to the national title game. Like, it's got to be—I don't think it's cut and dried...” (Dan, 09:01)
- Consensus: Lane likely wanted Ole Miss to win, both for his own legacy and financial reasons.
4. Fernando Mendoza: The “Too Good to Be Real” Quarterback?
- Todd (Fritzy) expresses skepticism over Indiana QB Fernando Mendoza’s extreme positivity:
- “I wanted the attitude, but I can't believe someone can be that… I thought Tim Tebow was something, but this guy is taking it to a whole other level.” (Todd, 12:32)
- Lighthearted group banter about jealousy, cynicism, and sports heroes.
5. Brady Quinn Joins: Deep Dive on CFB Semis & Coaching Drama
Miami’s Win: How the Trenches Matter
- Quinn stresses Miami’s “massive” offensive line as the difference-maker.
- “I think last night's game was highlighted by the offensive line. I mean, that's just a massive group, and it's hard… the camera doesn't do it justice.” (Brady Quinn, 20:46)
- “That team is led in the trenches, and that's a reflection of who their head coach is.” (21:58)
Transfer Portal/Recruiting Trends
- Importance of O-line and D-line players over QB transfers: “Georgia won national titles because they basically said, it doesn't matter who we have at quarterback, but it matters who we have offensive, defensive linemen.” (Dan, 21:58)
- “They're a prize commodity.” (Brady, 22:18)
The Lane Kiffin Question (Again)
- “He's incentivized to root for Ole Miss, right? Like, he's still getting paid off these wins… And I think he was rooting for Ole Miss.” (Brady, 23:59)
- Dan pushes: “He's rich already!”
- Brady: “Anyone who has money, you can't tell me they don't want more money. Okay, that excuse, I hate when people bring that up...” (24:07)
QB Evaluations & NFL Prospects
- Carson Beck’s consistency questioned: “There's still a level of consistency that's just not… it's never really come together.” (Brady, 25:18)
- Deep discussion on Fernando Mendoza's NFL comp—Brady sees similarities with Kirk Cousins [31:49], but says Oregon’s Dante Moore might be a better NFL prospect if he declares.
SEC Struggles: Changing of the Guard?
- “For the third straight year don't have an SEC team playing for a national championship… There's been a shift.” (Brady, 29:09)
- Transfer portal/NIL may be enabling Big Ten and others to catch up.
6. Notable & Memorable Moments
- On Sports Jealousy:
“Maybe I'm jealous of his happiness level.”
— Todd/Fritzy (12:18) - On officiating body language:
“Nothing says I'm guilty more than putting my hands up...”
— Dan (13:45) - On why the SEC is slipping:
“It's just kind of, see, it feels like an odd cause and effect. That nil transfer portal, that, you know, combination now becomes possible and all of a sudden the teams in the Big Ten and other teams start kind of really capitalizing off of that.”
— Brady Quinn (29:09)
7. Poll Results & Listener Interaction
- Poll on pass interference: “52% say yes, it should have been [called].” (Seaton, 45:49)
8. Fun & Miscellany
- “Happy New Year” awkwardness: Dan refuses to offer this greeting after the first week of January, much to the team’s amusement. (38:10–39:27)
- Play of the Day: Malachi Tony’s touchdown for Miami, a standout for being the youngest player on the field. (41:56)
- Pie-to-the-face bet settlements, team inside jokes, and casual banter.
Timestamps for Important Segments
| Timestamp | Segment/Topic | |---|---| | 01:12 | Show starts, Miami’s win over Ole Miss recap | | 05:23 | Carson Beck’s game-winning touchdown (audio) | | 06:28 | Poll question: Was it pass interference? | | 09:01 | Lane Kiffin’s loyalty debated | | 12:32 | Fritzy’s skepticism about Fernando Mendoza | | 19:55 | Brady Quinn joins: Pass interference call analysis | | 20:46 | Quinn on Miami’s O-line, how they won | | 23:59 | Lane Kiffin’s motivations—Brady’s take | | 25:18 | Quinn on Carson Beck as a pro prospect | | 29:09 | Quinn: SEC’s postseason struggles, shifting power | | 31:49 | NFL draft: Mendoza’s comp, Dante Moore vs. Mendoza | | 41:56 | Play of the Day: Malachi Tony’s Miami TD | | 45:49 | Final poll results/discussion | | 38:10 | “Happy New Year” greeting debates & sign-off |
Summary Table: Who Said What (Sample)
| Speaker | Memorable Quote | Timestamp | |---------------|----------------|-----------| | Dan Patrick | "I don't think you were better, but I think you were bitter." | 04:09 | | Dan Patrick | "Nothing says I'm guilty more than putting my hands up..." | 13:45 | | Brady Quinn | "That team is led in the trenches, and that's a reflection of who their head coach is." | 21:58 | | Brady Quinn | "Anyone who has money, you can't tell me they don't want more money." | 24:07 | | Todd/Fritzy | "Maybe I'm jealous of his happiness level." | 12:18 |
Conclusion
Hour 1 of The Dan Patrick Show delivers a lively, insightful wrap-up of Miami’s playoff win, the emotional fallout at Ole Miss, and the coaching and quarterback dynamics shaking up college football. Through friendly debate, expert perspectives, and irreverent humor, the episode sets the stage for the national title game and captures the quirks that make live sports so compelling.