The Dan Patrick Show – Hour 2

Episode Title: QB Tackles, Dave Sims
Date: October 7, 2025
Host: Dan Patrick with the Danettes (Fritzi, Seton, Marvin, Paulie)
Guests: Dave Sims (Yankees play-by-play announcer)

Episode Overview

Hour 2 of The Dan Patrick Show dives into two central themes:

1. The Controversy Over Quarterbacks Making Tackles: Dan and the crew debate whether quarterbacks should attempt to make tackles after turnovers, especially given the risk of injury to high-value players like Patrick Mahomes.
2. Play-by-Play Objectivity vs. Homerism: The headline segment features Fritzi directly confronting Yankees announcer Dave Sims over the perceived lack of enthusiasm in his call of a Vladimir Guerrero Jr. grand slam—raising the perennial issue of local announcer impartiality versus fan expectations.

Lighthearted banter, in-depth sportsnerdery, and classic show warmth all flow through this hour.

Key Discussion Points

1. Quarterbacks Making Tackles: Risk vs. Responsibility

[00:15–31:00]

• Mahomes' Pick-Six Debacle: The show analyzes whether Patrick Mahomes has ever won a game after throwing a pick-six (he hasn’t: “Zero and five in the regular season, zero and one in the playoffs when throwing a pick six.” – Fritzi [25:07]).
• Debate over QBs Tackling:
  • Fritzi believes QBs should at least make an effort to tackle after a turnover:

    “I think you need to make a full effort to make a tackle in a situation like that...You threw the interception, you go tackle him or help the process...” – Fritzi [11:23]

  • Others, particularly Paulie, argue it's too much of a risk.

    “You shouldn't risk yourself at the quarterback position. Last time you tackled someone was probably eighth grade...You’re going to crack your collarbone to save a touchdown in early October?” – Paulie [13:20]

  • Dan and Marvin reference Peyton Manning and Andrew Luck as examples—one cautious (Manning) and one aggressive to his own detriment (Luck).
• Listener Input:
  • Marcus (Jacksonville fan) and Russell (Phoenix) call in:

    "Fritzi's right. You gotta make an effort as a quarterback...If Trevor Lawrence can baby giraffe his way into the end zone, Mahomes can make an effort." – Russell [27:29]

  • Later, callers cite Terrell Davis and Cam Newton injuries as cautionary tales.

    "Terrell Davis tackles the guy, gets hurt, ruins his career. Stay out of the picture." – Paul from Montana [108:55]

2. Objectivity in Local Play-by-Play: The Dave Sims Debate

[31:01–69:30]

• Setup: Fritzi had criticized Dave Sims for a lackluster reaction to Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s grand slam against the Yankees.
  • Sims’ call was played again:

    “Guerrero at the dish in a 2-1 count...deep drive, left field, grand slam.” – Dave Sims [03:02/36:01]

• Heated/Bemused Confrontation:
  • Fritzi, tongue-in-cheek but also earnest, asks about balancing neutrality and emotion as a “homer” for the local audience.
• Dave Sims’ Response:

  “Hey, man, we’re down five nothing. We got our clocks tuned the day before...I’m not going to...go, ‘Hey, wow, grand slam,’ and we’re down nine nothing. I’m capturing the mood of Yankee fans.” – Dave Sims [40:00]

  • Sims emphasizes respecting the local fans’ emotions, adds that calls should reflect the moment, not force emotion.
• Dan’s Moderation:
  • Dan backs Sims, noting,

    “If I’m tuning in, the last thing I want to hear is, ‘Damn, Dave sounded really excited that Vlad hit a grand slam in the postseason.’” – Dan [42:01]

• Philosophy on Criticism:
  • Sims: "You have to be, you tell the truth...Bad play’s a bad play, good play’s a good play." [45:10]
• AL MVP Conversation:
  • Dan and Sims discuss Judge vs. Cal as AL MVP candidates.

    “I went with Judge because he leads in 19 categories...but again, I think it's going to be a close vote.” – Sims [51:45]

• Memorable Exchange:
  • After Sims explains, Fritzi lightens up:

    “Now, the way Dave explained it, now I understand. I see the light.” – Fritzi [58:38]

  • Dan teases:

    “You created this...He’s laughing at you. Grand slam. Home run. Here we go. Gotta get. I guess we have to win the next three.” [59:12]

3. Other Notable Segments

Poll Questions

• Trevor Lawrence Career Arc: 70% say he's been disappointing. [07:43]
• Would you rather put on 20 pounds of muscle instantly, or lose 10 pounds? Most would rather lose weight, but the muscle option gets a lot of banter. [23:21]

Call-ins and Lighter Moments

• Cookout/Spray Tan Bet: A caller proposes a bet on Indiana-Oregon; the loser either gets a spray tan or attends a Black cookout—a segment played for laughs but quickly deconstructed as a “punishment.” [31:48]
• Six-Foot Club: Jokes about who is “really” six feet tall in the studio. [63:35]

Breaking News/Quick Hits

• Jonathan Gannon (Arizona Cardinals coach): Apologizes for losing his cool and making contact with a player after a costly fumble—a rare moment of a coach admitting wrong.

  “I woke up this morning and didn’t feel great about it. I apologized.” [97:30]

• North Carolina Football Woes: Reports of a divided locker room and Belichick’s bunker mentality lead to spirited commentary about college sports dysfunction. [115:00]

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

| Timestamp | Quote | Speaker | | --------- | ----- | ------- | | 11:23 | “I think you need to make a full effort to make a tackle in a situation like that...You threw the interception, you go tackle him or help the process.” | Fritzi | | 13:20 | “You shouldn't risk yourself at the quarterback position...You’re going to crack your collarbone to save a touchdown in early October?” | Paulie | | 25:07 | “He has not won a game in. If they're throwing a pick six. Zero and five in the regular season, zero and one in the playoffs when throwing a pick six.” | Fritzi | | 36:01 | “Guerrero at the dish in a 2-1 count...deep drive, left field, grand slam.” | Dave Sims (clip) | | 40:00 | “Hey, man, we’re down five nothing. We got our clocks tuned the day before...I’m not going to...go, ‘Hey, wow, grand slam.’” | Dave Sims | | 42:01 | “If I’m tuning in, the last thing I want to hear is, ‘Damn, Dave sounded really excited that Vlad hit a grand slam in the postseason.’” | Dan Patrick | | 51:45 | "I went with Judge because he leads in 19 categories...but again, I think it's going to be a close vote." | Dave Sims | | 58:38 | “Now, the way Dave explained it, now I understand. I see the light.” | Fritzi | | 59:12 | “You created this...He’s laughing at you. Grand slam. Home run. Here we go. Gotta get. I guess we have to win the next three.” | Dan Patrick | | 108:55 | “Terrell Davis tackles the guy, gets hurt, ruins his career. Stay out of the picture.” | Paul (caller, Montana) | | 97:30 | “I woke up this morning and didn’t feel great about it. I apologized.” | Jonathan Gannon (clip) |

Timestamps for Key Segments

• 00:15–15:30: QB tackles, Patrick Mahomes pick-sixes, audience poll updates
• 15:31–31:00: In-depth QB tackling debate, celebrity QB injury stories, poll banter
• 31:01–36:00: Listener bets, “cookout” and “spray tan” wager segment
• 36:01–47:00: Dave Sims grilled over his grand slam call; Sims explains professional standards
• 47:01–58:38: More on play-by-play objectivity, AL MVP race, coaching criticism philosophy
• 58:39–69:30: Wrap-up of Dave Sims discussion, Fritzi's half-mea culpa, six-foot club jokes
• 69:31–82:00: Listener calls (quarterback tackling rules, Cam Newton, and more)
• 82:01–100:00: Jonathan Gannon apology, coach-player dynamics, more feedback on local vs. national announcing
• 100:01–120:00: North Carolina football insider expose, NIL/transfer portal gripes, coaching communication

Episode Tone and Style

The hour blends earnest sports debate with playful, sardonic commentary and classic Dan Patrick Show repartee. The crew continually pokes fun at each other's takes, darts between serious and silly, and provides plenty of space for callers and guests. Fritzi in particular is the comic foil, taking ribbing with good humor.

Summary Takeaways

• Quarterbacks making tackles is a lightning rod for debate—risk of injury vs. “football toughness.”
• Local announcers must walk a fine line: capturing fan sentiment, not appearing as homers or robotically neutral.
• Dave Sims’ candor and professionalism stood out; he contextualized his style as both a reflection of the fans’ agony and a deliberate broadcast approach.
• Listener participation provided lived anecdotes and extended jokes that are the show’s trademark.
• Humor pervades—the six-foot club, the “punishment” of attending a cookout, and multiple "Fritzi-isms" keep the tone light despite genuine sports insight.

Highly recommended listening for fans of sports broadcasting, inside-radio dynamics, and those who enjoy the intersection of sports passion and media professionalism.