Big Game Friday Morning: Recent Episodes
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Each week NBC 5 Sports' Pat Doney and Kevin Gray of 105.3 The Fan preview high school games across North Texas, college games all over the state and the NFL slate -- with an emphasis on the Dallas Cowboys.
The Cowboys get set to take on Washington on Sunday. The high school football playoffs move into the state semifinals and it's bowl season in college football.
The Cowboys get a Thursday night win in New Orleans, the college coaching carousel is running at high speed and high school football playoff previews. Joseph Hoyt and Corbett Smith from The Dallas Morning News join the show to discuss.
The Cowboys and Chiefs offenses are both coming off strong showings heading into Sunday's matchup. Doug Farrar of USA Today and Cowboys radio analyst Babe Laufenberg join the show to preview the game. Plus, round two of the high school football playoffs, and is Oklahoma State the Big 12's last chance to get a team into the College Football Playoff?
The Cowboys look to bounce back from last week's loss when they host the Falcons on Sunday. Plus, it's the first week of high school football playoffs. Jon Machota of The Athletic and Greg Tepper of Dave Campbell's Texas Football stop by to discuss.
Dak Prescott will be back when the Dallas Cowboys host the Denver Broncos, and TCU prepares for its first game without Gary Patterson in more than 20 years.
At 5-1 and getting key pieces back, the Dallas Cowboys take on the Minnesota Vikings this week on NBC's Sunday Night Football -- but a potential curveball emerged Thursday afternoon: Dak Prescott's status for the game is up in the air. Arif Hasan of The Athletic previews the game from the Vikings side, plus we discuss what's next at Texas Tech.
At 5-1 entering their bye week, the Dallas Cowboys are in control in the NFC East, Globe Life Field hosts its first-ever high school football game and UNT is headed to the American Athletic Conference.
The Cowboys get set for a road game against the Patriots and Texas A&M tries to build on its win over Alabama in a road contest against Missouri.
With all the preseason attention put on Dak Prescott and the Cowboys' offense, linebacker Micah Parsons, cornerback Trevon Diggs and the Dallas defense have become the unlikely stars heading into a Week 5 matchup against the New York Giants. Plus, we look at Texas and Oklahoma ahead of the 117th Red River Showdown.
As the Cowboys get set to host the undefeated Panthers, Kevin Clark of The Ringer breaks down what has made Dallas successful the last two weeks. Then, the Voice of the Longhorns Craig Way previews Saturday's Texas-TCU matchup. Plus, a top North Texas recruit leaves high school early to focus on training for college.
With the Cowboys set to host the Eagles on Monday, Fran Duffy of PhiladelphiaEagles.com breaks down the matchup. Joseph Hoyt of The Dallas Morning News previews the Battle for the Iron Skillet between TCU and SMU, and a look at crosstown high school football rivalries in Rockwall and Flower Mound.
A banged-up Cowboys defensive line gets ready to try to put pressure on Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert, Texas and Texas A&M both have new starting quarterbacks, and Duncanville High School football head coach Reginald Samples is on the verge of 300 career wins.
On the first episode of Big Game Friday Morning, Pat Doney and Kevin Gray break down the Cowboys' loss to the Buccaneers on opening night, preview the weekend slate of high school and college football games, and look ahead to the 2021 NFL season.
Football season is upon us, and Pat Doney is joined by 105.3 The Fan's Jeff Cavanaugh to preview the Cowboys season. Then, Pat takes a look at high school football teams and players to watch across North Texas.
Hear from Dak Prescott with Newy Scruggs at Cowboys training camp, plus Southlake Carroll quarterback Quinn Ewers is reportedly facing a decision on whether to take NIL money or stay in high school.
Dallas Cowboys COO and Director of Player Personnel Stephen Jones reflects on his tenure with the team; high school football coach Cody Alexander, who has established himself as a notable presence on social media, breaks down X's and O's; and Scott Fawcett on the meteoric rise in popularity of his golf app among players on the PGA Tour.
The Texas Rangers take Jack Leiter of Vanderbilt with the second overall pick in the MLB draft; ESPN college basketball analyst Jay Bilas on NCAA athletes' new ability to make money off their likenesses; and some of the best offensive linemen from around the NFL descend on Frisco.
Newy Scruggs chats one-on-one with Dak Prescott ahead of training camp, Luka Doncic lifts Slovenia to the Tokyo Olympics, three Texas Rangers make the A.L. All-Star team and Arlington Martin High School’s football program focuses on leadership first.
Shan Shariff of 105.3 The Fan discusses the Mavericks' unconventional front office changes, and Pro Football Focus' Sam Monson on his Top 50 NFL players list, which includes two Dallas Cowboys players.
Jeff Cavanaugh of 105.3 The Fan explains why he thinks the Mavericks will trade Kristaps Porzingis; Golf.com’s Mark Broadie says Jordan Spieth’s resurgence is one of golf’s best ever; and Cowboys left tackle Tyron Smith says he believes his surgery finally has him healthy for the season ahead.
In postgame comments, Luka Donic offered his opinion on what the Mavericks need to do this summer after a first-round playoff exit. Michael Gehlken of The Dallas Morning News previews Dallas Cowboys minicamp.
Jon Machota of The Athletic discusses Dak Prescott's return to the field for the Cowboys in Dallas' OTAs last week. Plus, Pat Doney recaps the Charles Schwab Challenge, visits Euless Trinity for spring high school football practice and examines the Rangers' road woes.
Former NFL quarterback J.T. O’Sullivan, joins Pat Doney to talk about Dak Prescott’s improvement, what it was like to play for Mike McCarthy and the changes likely on the way for the Cowboys defense under Dan Quinn. Plus Pat talks Mavs, Rangers and Texas high school football.
The NFL released its schedule last week and Eric Chiofalo of 105.3 The Fan joins Pat Doney to break down the Cowboys' slate, plus NBC 5's Newy Scruggs on Dallas' rookie minicamp. Pat also has the story of two high school athletes -- Tommy Morrison, the top prep golfer in the class of 2023, and Tiblets Abreha, a Grapevine High School cross country runner, who spent three years in a refugee camp in Ethiopia before relocating to the U.S.
Luka has become a popular baby name in North Texas as the Maverick guard's star has risen. Doncic visits with Pat Doney about the phenomenon. Plus, Jared Sander of 105.3 The Fan on the Rangers and Adolis Garcia, Matthew DeFranks of The Dallas Morning News on the Stars missing the postseason, and Southlake Carroll football head coach Riley Dodge looks ahead to the 2021 season.
The Cowboys leaned heavily into the defensive side of the ball in the 2021 NFL Draft. Pat Doney, Newy Scruggs, Calvin Watkins and Todd Archer break down Dallas' selections.
With the NFL Draft just days away, Pat Doney is joined by 105.3 The Fan's Jeff Cavanaugh and Bryan Broaddus to preview what the Cowboys could do with the 10th overall pick. Plus, Newy Scruggs catches up with Russell Maryland, who Dallas selected first overall 30 years ago.
Pat Doney and Newy Scruggs project the top 10 picks in the NFL Draft, including who the Cowboys take at No. 10. Then, hear from the oldest living Major League Baseball player: 100-year-old Eddie Robinson.
The NFL Draft is at the end of the month and RJ Choppy of 105.3 The Fan talks about the Cowboys' approach. Evan Grant of The Dallas Morning News looks back at the Rangers' first nine games, and the AT&T Byron Nelson has a new home in McKinney.
Jared Sandler of 105.3 The Fan joins Pat to talk about the Rangers home opener. South Carolina cornerback Jaycee Horn on his pre-draft talks with the Cowboys, Jordan Spieth wins for the first time since 2017 and former Arkansas and SMU football head coach Chad Morris joins Allen High School.
Newy Scruggs joins Pat to preview the Cowboys 2021 NFL Draft and new Dallas Wings coach Vickie Johnson discusses being the WNBA’s only active Black female head coach.
Dallas Mavericks beat writer Brad Townsend of The Dallas Morning News breaks down the Mavs' trade deadline options, Joseph Hoyt previews some of the top high school football recruits in North Texas and we check in with one of the top high school baseball prospects in the country, Dallas Jesuit's Jordan Lawlar.
Shan Shariff of 105.3 The Fan joins Pat to breakdown Dak Prescott's new deal with the Cowboys. Then, Ted Nguyen of The Athletic discusses what Dallas should do in the NFL Draft. And hear from St. Mark's Harrison Ingram, the top high school basketball prospect in North Texas.
Jared Sandler of the Rangers' radio network visits from Surprise, Arizona, two University of Texas alums weigh in on the debate over the song "The Eyes of Texas," and after the 2020 season was canceled, the Dallas Baptist baseball team is embracing its new season.
NBC 5's Newy Scruggs visits with Pro Football Hall of Famer and TCU great LaDainian Tomlinson, TCU head football coach Gary Patterson explains what it was like to coach a season during a pandemic and the Richland High School boy's basketball team makes a Cinderella playoff run.
Jeff Cavanaugh of 105.3 The Fan reviews Cowboys' cornerback targets in the NFL Draft, Pat Doney explains what he liked about the selection of Luka Doncic to the NBA All-Star Game, and high school basketball coaches detail the challenges of navigating a winter storm during the playoffs.
This week, Pat Doney and Newy Scruggs discuss the Super Bowl, Drew Pearson's election to the Hall of Fame and Dak Prescott. Plus, 105.3 The Fan's Jared Sandler reacts to the Rangers' Elvis Andrus trade. And finally, a North Crowley High School basketball player makes an astonishing comeback.
R.J. Choppy of 105.3 The Fan discusses whether the Cowboys should go after Highland Park-native Matthew Stafford and former big-league broadcaster Victor Rojas reflects on the legacy of Hank Aaron. Plus, Mesquite Horn High School co-defensive coordinator Cody Alexander talks about his book Match Quarters, and Trinity High School's Ollie Gordon receives an MVP bobblehead.
It's a busy week in DFW sports. Pat Doney is joined by 105.3 The Fan's Bryan Broaddus to discuss the Cowboys' new coaching hires and Brad Townsend and Matt DeFranks, both of The Dallas Morning News, to talk Mavs and Stars. Plus, NBC 5's Paul Jones recaps the 5A and 6A high school football state title games.
Chris Arnold of 105.3 The Fan joins Pat Doney to discuss the Mavericks' COVID-19 challenges and the Cowboys' offseason changes. Plus, Pat previews the high school football state championship games in classes 5A and 6A.
Shan Shariff of 105.3 The Fan joins Pat Doney after the Cowboys' final game of the season. Then, Newy Scruggs and Jean-Jacques Taylor break down the last game too before a recap of the high school football playoffs and a set of twin receivers from Allen High School receive MVP bobbleheads.
The NBC 5 Big Game Sunday roundtable discusses the Cowboys' chances of winning the NFC East and NBC 5's Paul Jones talks to Dallas legend Drew Pearson on the 45th anniversary of the original "Hail Mary. Plus, a high school football playoff roundup and Denton Guyer's Deuce Harmon, a Texas A&M commit, receives an MVP bobblehead.
After a Cowboys win, Eric Chiofalo of 105.3 The Fan, Newy Scruggs and Jean-Jacques Taylor all join Pat Doney to discuss Team Tank, Tony Pollard and Dallas' playoff chances. And two brothers on the Mansfield Timberview High School football team are motivated by their third brother -- who cannot take the field.
NBC 5’s Pat Doney is joined by 105.3 The Fan host R.J. Choppy to talk Cowboys, Mavs and Rangers, plus the NBC 5 Sports roundtable discussion with Newy Scruggs on the Cowboys outlook. And Lovejoy High School football coach Chris Ross explains how COVID-19 has impacted college football recruiting.
This week, 105.3 The Fan’s Jeff Cavanaugh on the Cowboys and #TeamTank, The Dallas Morning News reporter Joseph Hoyt on a top QB prospect in DFW, and former pro Scott Fawcett on his golf coaching app “DECADE” that is booming during the pandemic.
On this week's podcast, 105.3 The Fan’s Mike Bacsik discusses conversations with Jerry Jones and previews the 2020-21 Mavericks season, Newy Scruggs examines whether Mike McCarthy was the wrong hire for the Cowboys, and The Dallas Morning News' Joseph Hoyt breaks down one of the top high school football receivers in the nation.
Yes, the Cowboys are still in the hunt for the NFC East crown, so 105.3 The Fan's Bryan Broaddus breaks down Dallas' chances with Pat Doney. Then, Pat talks to Fort Worth All-Saints offensive tackle Tommy Brockermeyer about his commitment to Alabama and recaps players with North Texas ties selected in the NBA Draft.
With the Cowboys on a bye, Shan Shariff of 105.3 The Fan discusses what to expect the rest of the way for the team. Then, former Little Elm High School star and projected first-round pick R.J. Hampton talks to Pat Doney ahead of Wednesday night's NBA Draft.
The NBC 5 Sports team discusses the Cowboys surprisingly close loss to the Steelers, Obnoxious Giants Fan Alex on the terrible NFC East and 105.3 The Fan host Jared Sandler on the Rangers two Gold Glove award winners and the team's offseason plans.
After the Cowboys failed to score a touchdown for the second straight week, 105.3 The Fan’s Eric Chiofalo joins Pat Doney to discuss the Sunday Night Football loss. Then, Dallas Stars general manager Jim Nill on the team’s future and future SMU quarterback Preston Stone of Parish Episcopal on why he chose the Mustangs over Alabama, Clemson and Ohio State.
Pat Doney is joined by 105.3 The Fan‘s Shan Shariff on Jerry Jones, Dallas Stars play-by-play broadcaster Josh Bogorad on Rick Bowness, Clayton Kershaw’s high school baseball coach, and The Dallas Morning News reporter Joseph Hoyt on #1 2022 recruit in the nation, Southlake Carroll's Quinn Ewers, decommitting from Texas.
After the Cardinals rout the Cowboys in Arlington, Pat Doney is joined by 105.3 The Fan's Chris Arnold to discuss Dallas' disastrous start to the season, plus The Dallas Morning News' Evan Grant previews the World Series at Globe Life Field and Pat takes a deep dive into Luka Doncic’s MVP chances in 2020-21.
In this week’s NBC 5 Sports Podcast, Pat Doney and 105.3 The Fan’s R.J. Choppy react to Dak Prescott’s season-ending injury and what it means for the Dallas Cowboys going forward.
After the Cowboys fall to 1-3, NBC 5's Pat Doney and Bryan Broaddus of 105.3 The Fan discuss how Dallas can right the ship, then Ward Fasold stops by to talk high school football in North Texas.
Pat Doney talks Cowboys-Seahawks with 105.3 The Fan host Eric Chiofalo and hears from Bryson DeChambeau’s college golf coach about DeChambeau's physical transformation. Plus, Obnoxious Giants Fan Alex shares his Cowboys opinions and Pat explains why fans are missing out if they’re not locked in on the Stanley Cup Final with the Dallas Stars.
NBC 5's Pat Doney and 105.3 the Fan’s Shan Shariff recap the Cowboys improbable comeback win against the Falcons and preview Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final for the Stars.
NBC 5's Pat Doney and 105.3 The Fan’s Jeff Cavanaugh recap the Cowboys Week 1 loss, begin to look ahead to Dallas’ Week 2 matchup against the Falcons and give quick fantasy football advice about what not to do.
NBC 5's Pat Doney and 105.3 The Fan’s R.J. Choppy make Cowboys season predictions, discuss how Deshaun Watson’s new contract impacts Dak Prescott’s future deal and preview the Stars’ Western Conference Final matchup against the Vegas Golden Knights.
NBC 5's Pat Doney is joined by 105.3 The Fan host and former NFL scout Bryan Broaddus to break down Dallas Cowboys’ training camp storylines, including which players are impressing and Dak Prescott’s performances in practice so far.
NBC 5's Pat Doney and 105.3 the Fan host Shan Shariff break down why the Mavs series against the Clippers is so encouraging, top Cowboys training camp standouts and whether or not the Cowboys should pursue Earl Thomas if he becomes available.
NBC 5's Pat Doney and 105.3 The Fan host Eric Chiofalo discuss early Cowboys training camp notes, preview the high school football season and break down the Mavericks’ chances against the Los Angeles Clippers in the NBA playoffs.
Pat Doney and 105.3 The Fan’s Kevin Hageland discuss which DFW pro sports team will break out of its funk first, outlandish 2020 Cowboys predictions and if the Rangers should actually consider trading Joey Gallo.
NBC 5’s Pat Doney and 105.3 The Fan’s Gavin Dawson preview Cowboys training camp, predict the Mavericks’ playoff potential and discuss where the Rangers are getting things wrong in this week’s NBC 5 Sports Podcast.
NBC 5’s Pat Doney is joined by former MLB pitcher and current 105.3 the Fan host Mike Bacsik to preview the shortened Texas Rangers season in this week’s NBC 5 Sports Podcast.
NBC 5’s Pat Doney and 105.3 The Fan’s R.J. Choppy discuss the Rangers’ shortened season, the Mavs’ chances in the NBA’s Orlando bubble and whether or not Dak Prescott and the Cowboys will come to a long-term contract agreement.
NBC 5’s Pat Doney and 105.3 The Fan host and former Rangers pitcher Mike Bacsik discuss the good and the bad of Major League Baseball’s proposed idea of having players quarantine together at spring training sites in Arizona to begin the 2020 season.
NBC 5’s Pat Doney and 105.3 The Fan’s Shan Shariff discuss the Cowboys signing of Aldon Smith, NFL draft expectations, sports during the COVID-19 pandemic and their best and worst things of the week in Episode 20 of the NBC 5 Sports Podcast.
NBC 5’s Pat Doney and 105.3 The Fan’s Gavin Dawson break down Amari Cooper’s new contract with the Cowboys and why it could be considered a team-friendly deal for Dallas.
In Episode 19 of the NBC 5 Sports Podcast, NBC 5’s Pat Doney and 105.3 The Fan’s Gavin Dawson explain why a long-term deal between quarterback Dak Prescott and the Dallas Cowboys is still likely if they can move beyond one holdup in negotiations.
NBC 5’s Pat Doney and 105.3 The Fan’s Gavin Dawson discuss which sports they’re missing the most during the COVID-19 pandemic.
NBC 5’s Pat Doney is joined by 105.3 The Fan’s Jared Sandler to discuss the impact of the coronavirus on Major League Baseball, their favorite MLB stadiums and how the new NFL collective bargaining agreement impacts the Cowboys this offseason.
NBC 5’s Pat Doney and 105.3 The Fan’s Mike Fisher discuss the Mavericks' big win over the Pelicans, Dez Bryant’s comeback attempt and the Cowboys offseason moves.
NBC 5’s Pat Doney and Bryan Broaddus of 105.3 The Fan break down the top performances at the NFL Combine, look at Broaddus’ NFL Draft big board and discuss who the Cowboys could target in the first round.
NBC 5’s Pat Doney and 105.3 The Fan’s Eric Chiofalo discuss the Cowboys offseason strategy, Mavs’ NBA protest, and why the Rangers could surprise in 2020.
Live from Surprise, Arizona, NBC 5’s Pat Doney and 105.3 The Fan’s Jared Sandler discuss Rangers spring training and what to expect this season.
NBC 5’s Pat Doney and 105.3 The Fan’s Shan Shariff discuss Mark Cuban’s appearance on The Fan, the Cowboys offseason decisions and preview Rangers spring training.
NBC 5’s Pat Doney and 105.3 The Fan’s Troy Hughes discuss the Astros cheating scandal, Luka Doncic’s return and the XFL is back.
NBC 5’s Pat Doney and 105.3 The Fan host Eric Chiofalo discuss National Signing Day, Michael Irvin’s comments about Dak Prescott’s future with the Cowboys and big wins for the Mavericks and Stars.
NBC 5’s Pat Doney and 105.3 The Fan’s Bryan Broaddus discuss the Cowboys offseason and the upcoming NFL Draft, in which nearly a dozen players are expected to come out of Dallas-Fort Worth in the first four rounds.
NBC 5’s Pat Doney and Dallas Mavericks game night emcee and 105.3 The Fan host Chris Arnold discuss Kobe Bryant’s legacy, the Mavericks potential trade deadline targets, the Stars Stanley Cup contender status and preview the Super Bowl matchup between the Chiefs and 49ers.
NBC 5’s Pat Doney and 105.3 The Fan’s R.J. Choppy discuss Cowboys coaching changes, MLB’s penalties for the Astros, the Stars and Mavericks recent games, and preview NFL conference championship weekend.
NBC 5’s Pat Doney and 105.3 The Fan’s Roy White discuss the Cowboys hiring Mike McCarthy, the upcoming NFL playoff weekend, and Luka Doncic’s incredible run.
NBC 5's Pat Doney and 105.3 The Fan’s Mike Fisher talk about Jason Garrett’s future, Luka Doncic and the Mavericks’ ranking in the West and former Stars coach Montgomery heading into rehab.
NBC 5’s Pat Doney and 105.3 The Fan’s Jared Sandler talk about the upcoming Cowboys-Eagles game, the Rangers' big trade for Corey Kluber and a preview of the high school football state championships at AT&T Stadium.
NBC 5’s Pat Doney and 105.3 The Fan’s Shan Shariff talk about Jerry Jones’ comments about former Ohio State coach Urban Meyer, the Dallas Stars firing of head coach Jim Montgomery, their best and worst things of the week and a preview of the high school football state semifinals.
NBC 5’s Pat Doney and 105.3 The Fan’s Cory Mageors recap a busy sports week in Dallas-Fort Worth, including Jerry Jones’ comments about Jason Garrett’s future, the Cowboys' upcoming game against the Bears and explain why the Mavericks might actually be contenders right now.
NBC 5’s Pat Doney and 105.3 The Fan’s Chris Arnold preview the Cowboys-Bills Thanksgiving game, discuss where Luka Doncic and the Mavericks rank among the NBA’s best and preview the third round of the high school football playoffs on this week’s NBC 5 sports podcast.
NBC 5’s Pat Doney and 105.3 The Fan’s R.J. Choppy preview the Cowboys-Patriots game, talk Luka Doncic's MVP candidacy, their favorite bets in the week ahead and about Pat’s son taking his first steps at home with his new walker.