The Dan Patrick Show – Hour 3: College Name Changes, Choo-Choo Train
Date: March 12, 2026
Host: Dan Patrick
Podcast Network: iHeartPodcasts and Dan Patrick Podcast Network
Episode Overview
In this lively third hour of The Dan Patrick Show, Dan and the gang delve into the fallout from Bam Adebayo’s stunning 83-point game, exploring broader themes of sports legacy, record-breaking, and the protective nature of fan bases. They digress into college basketball’s quirky world of mascot and name changes, reminisce about historical NBA and NCAA scoring feats, banter with engaging callers, and tackle a shady NFL trade situation. Classic DP Show humor and stat-geekery abound, all wrapped in the excitement of March Madness.
Key Discussion Points & Insights
1. Bam Adebayo’s 83-point Game: Reactions & Comparisons
[00:40–14:00]
- Legacy and Fan Defensiveness: Dan opens by reflecting on fan reactions to Bam Adebayo’s 83-point outburst, noting the intense defense of Kobe Bryant’s 81-point game legacy and parallels to past record-breaking sports moments (Maris vs. Ruth, Bonds vs. Aaron).
- Shadiness at the Finish: Dan is candid: “Was there some shady things going on in the final five minutes? Yes, there were. Was it disappointing to watch it play out that way? Yes.” (02:36)
- Celebrating Achievements: The crew weighs whether to criticize or celebrate Bam's feat given the circumstances and opposition ("Yes, I know. Was there some shady things going on in the final five minutes? Yes, there were. But I'm still going to celebrate the 83 that he had." —Dan, 03:40).
- Notable Comparisons:
- Bam and Kobe are now tied for most points in three quarters: 62.
- Kobe’s 2005 game: “Kobe did it – not in the 81-point game...he had 62 against Dallas and sat down for the fourth quarter.” (06:12)
- Discussion on how Bam isn’t the archetypal high-scorer—a non-Kobe, non-Jordan, non-Wilt figure, making the accomplishment both wild and suspect.
2. College Name Changes and Mascot Oddities
[14:00–23:00]
- McNeese State Becomes Just “McNeese”:
- Paulie brings trivia: “McNeese State University…About three years ago, the athletic department said, we're going to call ourselves McNeese, but the school is still called McNeese State University.” (16:12)
- General sentiment: dislike for dropping “State.” (“Yeah. One state, always state.”)
- Parallels with Memphis fully dropping “State.”
- Lehigh Mascot Switch:
- The gang reminisce about Lehigh’s evolution from Engineers (linked to a ‘choo choo train’ logo) to Mountain Hawks in 1995, aiming to shake the “nerd” association.
- Dan slips into grandpa mode: “Come here. Come on. Let's play with the choo choo train.” (20:50)
- “Lehigh goes back to the tournament. First time since 2012. And we remember what happened then. The upset. Number two seed, Duke…”
3. March Madness Updates & Mascot Trivia
[23:00–27:00]
- Recent Results:
- BYU beats West Virginia (AJ Debanza, 27 points)
- Idaho over Montana; McNeese over Stephen F. Austin
- Mascot Fun:
- Stephen F. Austin is revealed as “the Lumberjacks — don’t sleep on the logging community of Texas.” (25:32)
- Joking about hybrid mascots: “a beaver wearing a cowboy hat.” (25:24)
- Brief mascot confusion highlights, peppered with inside jokes.
4. NFL Trade Drama: Maxx Crosby, Trey Hendrickson, and Ravens’ Buyer’s Remorse
[27:00–37:00]
- Dan relays reporting from Diana Russini (The Athletic):
- Suggests Ravens possibly fabricated medical concerns ("This thing stinks... There's 100% shadiness going down right now." —Diana Russini, 33:10)
- “Buyer's remorse” and Baltimore's quick pivot to Trey Hendrickson.
- Insider candor: “Normally, you don't have insiders trashing other teams, but she was calling out Eric DeCosta...that something didn't sound right.” —Dan (35:50)
5. NBA Statistical Oddities & Stat of the Day
[37:00–45:00, 60:00–75:00]
- Jokic’s Triple-Doubles:
- “That's 25 triple doubles this season for Jokic. 15 of the 25, he had a triple double before the fourth quarter started.” (37:38)
- DeRozan News:
- “DeMar DeRozan had 39 last night...he's now 18th on the NBA's all-time scoring list.”
- Historical NBA/NCAA Scoring Feats:
- Grinnell's Jack Taylor and Pee Wee Kirkland (legendary, if obscure, 100+ point games).
- Kevin Love’s 34-point first quarter (11 for 14 from the field, 8 of 10 from three against Portland, 2016): “You wouldn’t think that Kevin Love would be putting up those kind of numbers... It’s a first quarter record.” (70:30)
- Klay Thompson’s record: 37 in a quarter on 11 dribbles. (71:10)
- David Robinson, Larry Bird March Madness scoring trivia.
6. Call-In Banter, Listener Questions, and Medical Tangents
[45:00–68:00]
- Caller Zach reminisces about Wilt Chamberlain’s “low-profile” in a purple suit into a limo:
- “He was like, yeah, I'm just trying to keep a low profile right now as he's got his three-piece purple suit on, getting into his limousine.” (48:20)
- Listener Trip asks about Bam’s improved shooting credited to A’ja Wilson and jokes: “How many more shots would he have had to take if his girlfriend was Angel Reese?” (51:00)
- NBA Schedule Debate:
- A caller floats Steve Kerr’s idea to cut NBA games to 65 by making them 15-minute quarters. Consensus: Owners would never lose the revenue; change is unlikely.
- Dr. Bob, Family Practitioner, Explains Sports Physicals:
- “Why do we turn our heads and cough?” —Dan
- “You're turning your head so that you're not coughing in my face...the cough generates a contraction of the diaphragm that pushes the contents of the abdomen down…” —Dr. Bob (61:00)
- Fixing ex-NFL players’ fingers: Risks outweigh the benefits; might need to re-break, often makes things worse.
7. Classic Show Banter and Closing Oddities
[75:00–End]
- Trademark self-deprecation (Todd/Fritzy) and “stealing thunder.”
- March Madness Bracket Strategy:
- Dan: “I go back to my old ways, where I would cram for a test last minute. But I'm gonna get ahead of the brackets...I'll bring in Seth Greenberg from the mothership tomorrow...”
- This Day in Sports History:
- Paulie: “1987, David Robinson with 50...1985, Larry Bird scores 60...down in New Orleans. Bird had 60 points and hit one three.”
Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments
“Was there some shady things going on in the final five minutes? Yes, there were. Was it disappointing to watch it play out that way? Yes. I mean, 43 free throws, it didn’t feel like basketball, I’ll put it that way.”
—Dan, [02:36]
“Kobe wasn’t defined by 81. Bam, he might be defined by 83.”
—Dan, [06:42]
“McNeese State University...About three years ago, the athletic department said, we're going to call ourselves McNeese, but the school is still called McNeese State University.”
—Paulie, [16:12]
“Come here. Let’s play with the choo choo train.”
—Dan, grandpa mode, [20:50]
“There is no state of McNeese in America.”
—Dan, [17:30]
“This thing stinks...There’s 100% shadiness going down right now.”
—Diana Russini on the Ravens’ trade, [33:10]
“Jack Taylor, Grinnell College...He took 108 shots in the game and hit 52...He scored 138.”
—Dan, [56:48]
“Klay Thompson had 37 in a quarter. 11 dribbles!”
—Marvin, [71:10]
“You're turning your head so that you're not coughing in my face.”
—Dr. Bob, explaining the sports physical, [61:00]
Important Timestamps
- Bam Adebayo, Kobe, and Stat Comparison: 00:40–14:00
- College Name Changes (McNeese, Lehigh): 14:00–23:00
- Mascot Trivia, March Madness Updates: 23:00–27:00
- Ravens Trade Shadiness – Diana Russini Segment: 27:00–37:00
- Jokic, NBA Historical Feats, Stat of the Day: 37:00–45:00, 60:00–75:00
- Callers, Medical Tangents, Wilt/Finger Story: 45:00–68:00
- Kevin Love/Klay Thompson Scoring Records: 70:30–71:30
- Sports History, Closing Banter: 75:00–End
Show Tone & Style
- Lively, irreverent, stat-nerd banter
- Mix of nostalgia, inside jokes, and genuine sports insight
- Frequent friendly ribbing among the crew
- Audience engagement through calls and classic sports trivia
[For any fan of sports, March Madness, or the idiosyncrasies of mascot lore and stat lines, this hour of The Dan Patrick Show is as informative as it is entertaining.]