The Dan Patrick Show – Hour 2 Summary

Date: October 20, 2025
Episode: Hour 2 – Robert Griffin III, Best and Worst of the Weekend

Overview

Hour 2 of The Dan Patrick Show dives deep into weekend highlights and lowlights across the NFL and college football. Host Dan Patrick and the Danettes engage in lively debate, take calls from passionate listeners, and welcome special guest Robert Griffin III (RG3), who reflects on coaching culture, quarterback struggles, and his recent experience covering the BYU–Utah rivalry. The show is packed with thoughtful analysis, football nostalgia, humorous moments, and timely conversations about player leadership and the changing landscape of college football.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

NBA Jersey Day & Quick NBA Hits

• The Danettes all don NBA jerseys in honor of NBA tip-off approaching. Highlights included:
  • Discussion of Kevin Durant’s new contract with Phoenix (2 years, $90 million), with Dan joking: “What is he, almost 40?...Averaged 26 a game last year. That was an ‘oh, by the way.’” (04:29)

NFL Weekend Carnage, Giants Fallout, and College Football Shakeup

• The first few segments review the unpredictable nature of recent games:
  • The Colts’ surprising win over the Chargers and the skepticism still surrounding them.
  • Daniel Jones compared to Sam Darnold, with Marvin noting: “He might be. The fact that they were both in Minnesota, Minnesota moved on from both of them...” (05:43)
  • The importance of timing losses in college football (the “third-loss” theory: you’re out of the playoff picture after three losses).
  • Specific team breakdowns: Miami, USC, Notre Dame, Ole Miss, LSU, with consensus that some teams can’t afford any further slip-ups.

NFL Uniform Hot Takes and Identity

• Hot debates on the aesthetics and legacy of certain NFL, NCAA uniforms.
  • Seton: “Those Colts uniforms are boringly sharp. They’re butt. They are good. Wow, those uniforms stank.” (10:24)
  • Penn State’s “iconic” status versus Colts' alleged generic-ness, sparking playful debate.

Coaching Rumor Mill and College Football Culture

• Discussion pivots to the pressure on major program head coaches.
  • Dan: “James Franklin’s gonna go somewhere. And that fan base is gonna go, 'Look at who we got.' ...It’s just not good enough for a program that’s expecting you to win big games.” (12:59)
  • College football’s shifting expectations—no patience for prolonged mediocrity.

Audience Calls: Fan Suffering and Scheduling

• Fan interaction highlights the agony and oddities of supporting various teams.
  • Corey from Virginia posits: “Which is worse—having your team play at 2am or starting at 6:30am?” (14:05)
  • Dan responds: “I have a hard time staying up till 2 in the morning...that’s one of those where you wake up, go to the bathroom and check your phone: ‘Oh wow, North Carolina lost at Cal. Florida State lost!’” (14:18)

Interview: Robert Griffin III (RG3)

[24:46]–[40:02]

Capturing the “Holy War” Atmosphere: BYU–Utah Rivalry

• RG3 on covering the BYU–Utah game:
  • RG3: "It’s the best rivalry in all of college sports...they go to war, it splits families, husbands and wives, children, cousins—and then on Sunday, they go to church and they’re all back singing the same song." (24:46)
• Describes the unique and electric atmosphere, the deep roots of this rivalry in Utah culture.

Giants' Collapse, Locker Room Dynamics, and “Learning How to Win”

• RG3 calls the Giants' loss to the Broncos the “worst” of the weekend:
  • RG3: “That’s easy, Dan, that’s the New York Giants...give up 33 points in the fourth and snatch defeat out of the jaws of victory.” (25:35)
  • Dan, countering with hope, suggests competitive losses can teach and help build franchises.
• RG3 on the psychology within losing teams versus dysfunctional-winning teams:
  • “On that 2015 [Washington] team, I didn’t play a snap and that might have been the most divided team I’ve been on, and we won the division...whereas [in Cleveland], we were close-knit, tight, but just weren’t able [to win]. ...If you have an identity, that is the start.” (27:22, 28:02)

Miami Dolphins’ Issues: Leadership, Locker Room, and Quarterback Quandary

• RG3 reacts to claims (by Bill Cowher) that the Dolphins are “disinterested”:
  • “It means the Miami Dolphins need to blow it all up, Dan. They have to fire Mike McDaniel. And I do believe they have to get rid of Tua Tagovailoa...he’s thrown 10 interceptions...I do believe Tua himself has lost that locker room.” (29:49)
  • Draws from personal QB experience, cautioning about the dangers of being too vocal when frustrated: “It is really difficult to be that vocal leader in front of that microphone and try to hold everybody in the organization accountable.” (33:04)

The “Be Boring” Quarterback Mantra

• Dan’s advice for embattled QBs: “You want to be boring, RG. ...Your job is to say something, but not really say anything.” (33:22)
• RG3 agrees, reflecting on hard-learned personal lessons: “I learned that. I just didn’t have the $141 million contract...” (33:40)
• Praises Jalen Hurts’ consistently bland yet effective press conferences.

College Football Shifts: NIL, Portal, and the Coaching Carousel

• RG3 on the transformation in college football:
  • “NIL and the transfer portal was going to level out college football...the days of Alabama and Georgia and all these super teams being able to just run through people every single year...is over because their depth is gone.” (35:10)
  • Discusses the transactional and immediate nature of today’s coaching jobs; boosters with little patience.
• RG3 muses about coaching himself, playfully suggesting schools should hire personalities who can inspire (e.g. Tim Tebow at Florida): “If Tim Tebow goes into any home in Florida, you’re telling me those parents aren’t saying, 'Yep, sign me up, I’m coming.'” (37:46)
  • Dan, skeptical: “You can’t hire somebody you can’t fire.”
  • RG3: “I don’t think he’d take the job...but you need that level of exposure.” (38:25)

Andrew Luck’s Future in Coaching

• Dan predicts: “You got Andrew Luck, who I think is going to end up coaching Stanford.” (38:56)
• RG3 jokes: “Stanford’s not a great team, and he’s not putting those losses on his record. He’ll start coaching when they get better.” (39:09)

Holy War: Standout Players and Stories

• Both discuss BYU QB Bear Bachmeier: “That dude is—he’s not afraid. That’s a guy you want to play for.” (39:31)
• Insights into the grit and “primitive” spirit of unique collegiate athletes.

Memorable Quotes & Moments

• Seton on Colts Uniforms:
  “Those Colts uniforms are boringly sharp. They’re butt. They are good. Wow, those uniforms stank.” (10:24)

• RG3 on Being a Vocal Leader:
  “It is really difficult to be that vocal leader in front of that microphone...I made that mistake. So I understand where TUA is at.” (33:04)

• Dan on Press Conference Strategy for QBs:
  “You want to be boring, RG...In front of us, your job is to say something, but not really say anything.” (33:22)

Timestamps for Key Segments

• NBA “Jersey Day” & Durant Extension: 03:49–04:29
• NFL Recap: Giants, Colts, Chargers: 04:29–09:59
• Uniform Debate: 09:59–12:00
• Coaching Rumors (James Franklin, Penn State): 12:00–13:41
• Caller: 2am vs 6:30am Game Time: 13:41–14:46
• Robert Griffin III Interview: 24:46–40:02
• Best & Worst of the Weekend (Danettes): 47:14–51:08

Best and Worst of the Weekend (Highlights)

• Best:
  • BYU–Utah's electric atmosphere (“sometimes looks like CGI” – Paulie, 40:36)
  • Shohei Ohtani's historic Friday night performance (caller Gus, 53:49)
  • Notre Dame running backs Love & Price racking up 315 yards
• Worst:
  • Giants’ meltdown against Denver (RG3)
  • Wisconsin football’s complete collapse (“What happened to the Badgers program?” – Todd, 48:00)
  • USC’s struggles against ranked teams (caller Gus, 53:20)

Listener Engagement

• Calls from Corey (on game scheduling agony), Bob (Cincinnati Reds stat of the week), James (Washington Commanders fandom and mother-son sports bonding), and Gus (USC frustration, Ohtani praise)
• Warm, funny, and human moments from the audience enhance the show’s community feel.

Conclusion

Hour 2 balances in-depth football analysis, commentary on fandom and coaching, and fresh takes on current events—packaged with Dan Patrick’s trademark humor and authenticity. RG3’s interview adds genuine perspective on locker room culture, quarterback psychology, and the evolving realities of college football coaching. The episode closes with a reflection on the weekend’s best plays and moments of heartbreak, reminding sports fans that, as always, “losses are the great teacher, not winning.” (07:30)