The Dan Patrick Show – Hour 1: Rams Improve, Lou Holtz Passes (March 5, 2026)
Podcast: The Dan Patrick Show | Host: Dan Patrick & crew (Fritzi, Seaton, Marv, Paulie)

Episode Overview

In this episode, Dan Patrick and his "Fab Four" crew cover two major topics: the Los Angeles Rams’ bold trade for cornerback Trent McDuffie, solidifying their Super Bowl favorites status, and the passing of legendary college football coach Lou Holtz. The show weaves in the usual banter, listener calls, and offbeat humor, while also touching on sports headlines like Miles Garrett’s speeding tickets, NFL offseason drama, and a playful poll about how people put on their pants—a tribute to a famous Lou Holtz quote.

Key Topics & Discussion Points

1. LA Rams: Aggressive Moves & Super Bowl Odds

[02:00–09:00]

• Rams as Super Bowl Favorites:
  Dan opens with updated DraftKings odds: Rams now favorites at +750, just ahead of the defending champion Seahawks (+900), followed by Bills, Ravens, Eagles, and Chiefs.
• Trent McDuffie Trade Analysis:
  • The Rams traded with the Chiefs for elite cornerback Trent McDuffie.
  • "LA surrendered an average of 31 points in their losses last season… the secondary was the problem." – Dan ([02:54])
  • Notable stats: Mac Jones, Sam Darnold, Bryce Young, and Jalen Hurts all shredded the Rams defense last year.
  • Adding McDuffie is a “win-now” move given their 2-year window with Stafford and their competitive division rivalry.
  • "Elite corners are rarely available. But you’re chasing a Super Bowl… and McDuffie is going to change the game for them." ([03:50])
• Impact on Team Outlook:
  • Over/under went up from 10.5 to 11.5—higher than any other team.
  • Dan speculates Rams are clearly “the team to beat,” provided Stafford stays healthy.

2. Lou Holtz: Remembering a College Football Icon

[09:00–12:00]

• Tribute & Impact:
  • Lou Holtz passed away at 89 after being in hospice.
  • Holtz's charisma, humor, and coaching legacy at Notre Dame and other schools highlighted.
  • "If you weren’t around when he was at Notre Dame, you don’t understand the magnitude… one of the faces, voices, very entertaining." – Dan ([08:54])
  • Confirmed by Paulie: Holtz was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 2008 ([09:02]).
• Stories & Analysis:
  • Anecdote of Holtz playing golf at Augusta, laying up on the 149-yard par-3.
  • Holtz’s famous motivational line: “They put their pants on the same way we do.”
  • Humor about Holtz beating Mark May in golf, coming out for a photo in his neck brace: "How did you let a guy in a neck brace beat you in golf?" ([10:43])

3. Poll Question Fun: 'How Do You Put On Your Pants?'

[11:37–14:00]

• Inspired by Holtz’s quote about opponents putting on pants “the same way.”
• Crew discusses their methods:
  • Left leg first (Dan), right leg first (Seaton), both at once ("jump") (Paulie).
  • Todd admits needing a wall or fulcrum for balance: “Says a lot about your abs and general core…” ([12:51])
• Hilarious extension: Is needing a "fulcrum" for pants about age, athleticism, or laziness?
• Poll Question by Seaton: Left leg, right leg, or not sure? And do you need to sit down or lean on something?
  • “My right leg always goes in first.” – Seaton ([12:12])
  • “I’m a two-and-jump guy… probably bought me an extra year of life.” – Paulie ([12:16])

4. Miles Garrett: Nine Speeding Tickets—Why?

[14:02–18:56]

• Todd proposes: "How many speeding tickets before you start slowing down?"
• Miles Garrett has 9 speeding tickets since 2017, including being clocked at 94 in a 70 and 100 in a 60.
  • “I’d take away your license, I would think!” – Dan ([17:26])
  • Discussion about Ohio’s points system—Paulie reads “if you go over 12 points, six months suspension.”
• Speculation: Is it about thrill, showing off, or the kind of cars athletes drive?
  • “He’s got the money – rent some time on a racetrack!” – Todd ([16:51])
• Insurance jokes ("He must be bundling with Liberty Mutual…")

5. NFL Offseason Bits: Chiefs & Rams, Max Crosby, Trey Hendrickson

[26:09–29:30]

• Chiefs trade McDuffie for draft picks, Dan and Paulie debate value, strategy.
• Paulie: "You don’t give this guy [McDuffie] another contract and lock him up for Mahomes’s prime?"
• Rams’ “we don’t care about picks, we want wins” philosophy.
• Discussion stretches into Raiders/Max Crosby saga and Bengals mishandling Trey Hendrickson’s situation.

6. Caller Corner: Autobahn for Miles Garrett, Pants Technique, and Methane Mishaps

[29:30–37:14, key calls at 29:30, 30:17, 33:22, 36:01, 37:14]

• Fans call to joke about Miles Garrett, suggest letting him loose on the Autobahn if Browns play in Europe ([29:30]).
• Hilarious bathroom story about avoiding a methane explosion due to incense burning ([30:17–31:50]).
• Listeners relate pants style to "goofy" vs. "regular" in skateboarding/snowboarding ([33:22]).
• Light discussion about skiing/snowboarding and how "normal" athletic skills transfer.

7. Personal & Relatable Banter: Team Sushi Lunch & Pants Jump Challenge

[24:02–25:53, 45:36–47:07]

• Retelling of a prank at a sushi team lunch where Fritzi thinks he's left to pay a $700 check.
• Play of the Day: Hornets win, starter jacket nostalgia ([43:46–45:08]).
• Listener calls for Paulie’s "pants jump" to be documented—Paulie describes his method: "Lean back on the bed, two feet in, rock back, jump up, pull, secure." ([46:46])
• Dan: "A lot of people not quite sure what to make of you jumping into your pants each morning…"

8. Lou Holtz, Notre Dame Legacy & Academic Tolerance

[47:22–49:20]

• Caller shares reverence for Holtz’s "golden age" era of college football.
• Dan recounts how Holtz lobbied to bring in recruits like Tony Rice, bending academic standards—a tradition Urban Meyer tried and failed to revive.
  • "He wanted to be able to get in a couple players that probably wouldn’t normally get in… the ideal quarterback for Lou Holtz…" ([48:35])

Notable Quotes & Moments

• On the Rams’ Super Bowl window:
  "If Matthew Stafford is able to stay upright for 17 weeks, Rams are the team to beat." – Dan ([04:43])
• On Lou Holtz:
  "Nobody is as charismatic as Lou Holtz…He became a great, fun analyst." – Dan ([09:35])
• On the poll question:
  • “I’m a two-and-jump guy…I put both feet in simultaneously. Pull and jump. Probably bought me an extra year of life.” – Paulie ([12:16])
  • "Did you say fulcrum? I'm going to go out on a limb and say that's the first time fulcrum has ever been used on here." – Dan ([13:16])
• On Miles Garrett speeding:
  "He was clocked going 100 in a 60." – Seaton ([15:02])
  “If you go a Hyundai in a 60 on the highway... I gotta take away your license.” – Dan ([17:26])
• On pants jump methodology:
  "Lean back on the bed, two feet in, rock back, jump up, pull, secure." – Paulie ([46:46])
• On sports fandom:
  "You can't think about the Hornets and not think about the 90s when Larry Johnson was their grandmama and those teal starter jackets." – Dan ([44:51])

Timestamps for Key Segments

• [02:00] – Rams Super Bowl odds and Trent McDuffie trade
• [09:00] – Lou Holtz tribute and College Football Hall of Fame discussion
• [11:37] – Lou Holtz “pants” quote and poll question segment
• [14:02] – Miles Garrett’s speeding saga
• [24:02] – Team sushi lunch prank story
• [26:09] – Analysis of Chiefs/Rams and NFL offseason moves
• [29:30] – Caller: Autobahn challenge for Miles Garrett
• [33:22] – Skateboarding “goofy” vs “regular” tied to pants-wearing poll
• [43:46] – Play of the Day, Hornets nostalgia
• [45:36] – Listener requests Paulie’s “pants jump” demonstration
• [47:22] – Lou Holtz and Notre Dame’s recruiting/academic legacy

Conclusion

This hour of The Dan Patrick Show blends insider sports takes with classic camaraderie and irreverent humor. Major headlines—Rams’ Super Bowl push, Lou Holtz’s passing—are met with thoughtful discussion and signature banter. Whether you want in-depth NFL analysis, college football nostalgia, or just to laugh over grown men arguing pants techniques, this episode is classic Dan Patrick Show: smart, playful, and never too self-serious.