Former Patriots Pro Bowl RB Tony Collins talks about life after your football career comes to an abrupt end on Thursday Night Tailgate.
This week we asked former Patriots Pro Bowl RB Tony Collins about what it’s like when your playing career comes to an abrupt end. What is that adjustment like because not only do you lose the game, but you also lose being one of the guys in the locker room.
15m Mar 09, 2018
15m
ESPN Radio Host Christine Lisi shares her thoughts on the Bills, Sabres, Olympic Hockey and More on Thursday Night Tailgate.
Christine Lisi shared her thoughts on what the Bills need to do over the off season to build off of their first playoff appearance in 17 years. She talked about their need to end the Tyrod Taylor experiment and go in another direction either through free agency or the draft. She also shared her thoughts on the Buffalo Sabres and not having the NHL players participate in this year’s Winter Olymp...
16m Mar 09, 2018
16m
We talked Bills, Patriots, San Diego State, Steelers, Saints, 49ers, The Catch, the launch of ESPN2 & The Golf Channel with Christine Lisi, Tony Collins, Will Blackwell, Keith Hirshland & Toi Cook
On this edition of Thursday Night Tailgate our guests are: ESPN Radio Host Christine Lisi, former Patriots Pro Bowl RB Tony Collins, former Steelers WR Will Blackwell, Emmy Award winning TV Producer and Author Keith Hirshland and former Saints, 49ers, & Panthers DB Toi Cook. Christine Lisi shared her thoughts on what the Bills need to do over the off season to build off of their first playoff ...
2hr 13m Mar 09, 2018
2hr 13m
On this week’s Spotlight on the Positive segment hear about the great things former Jets WR Quincy Enunwa & Bucs DE Chris Baker are doing.
Hear about the great things former Jets WR Quincy Enunwa and Bucs DE Chris Baker are doing in their communities.
9m Mar 04, 2018
9m
Former Colts DB Doug Nettles tells us how crazy Mike Curtis was and a whole lot more on this segment of Thursday Night Tailgate
Doug Nettles played for the Colts back in the mid 1970’s. They went to the playoff from 1975-1977 led by Bert Jones, Lydell Mitchell, Roger Carr, and a storng defense led by Mike Curtis. He said Mike Curtis was as crazy as legend has it and shared some of those stories including how O.J. Simpson didn’t start games against them because he wanted Curtis to be winded before he would come into games.
21m Mar 04, 2018
21m
Former Steelers Offensive Lineman Craig Wolfley tells great stories on this segment of Thursday Night Tailgate
Craig Wolfley shared great insights into the gaps the Steelers need to fill this off season. He shared specific thoughts on their recent top draft choices, Bud Dupree, Artie Burns and Sean Davis. He also shared memories of playing in Terry Bradshaw’s last game, a game which also closed down Shea Stadium.
25m Mar 04, 2018
25m
Former Villanova & Atlanta Falcons WR Brian Finneran Joins Us
Brian Finneran played his college ball at Villanova and he said his thoughts on Villanova basketball, what it was like winning the FCS Division 1-AA Walter Payton award, that division’s version of the Heisman Trophy, and being inducted into the Villanova Hall of Fame. Brian also shared his insights on the Falcons and if they can get back to where they were in 2016.
19m Mar 04, 2018
19m
Former Patriots Pro RB Tony Collins shares his thoughts on proposed new rules changes in the NFL.
Tony Collins helped us define what a catch should be. He also talked about  Rob Gronkowski and the beating his body has taken over the years. We turned that back on Tony and asked, knowing the toll the game would take on him inlcuding the potental for CTE, would you do it all again?
11m Mar 04, 2018
11m
Former Alabama and Dallas Cowboys RB Sherman Williams Joins Us
Sherman Williams talks about his experience of being in a Federal prison and the work he’s doing today to help keep kids not make the same mistakes he did. He also shared stories from helping Alabama win the National Championship in 1992 and what it was like playing for Gene Stallings, plus playing for Barry Switzer in Dallas.
21m Mar 04, 2018
21m
Sherman Williams, Tony Collins, Brian Finneran, Craig Wolfley, and Doug Nettles Join Us
On this edition of Thursday Night Tailgate our guests are: former Alabama and Cowboys RB Sherman Williams, former Patriots Pro Bowl RB Tony Collins, former Falcons WR Brian Finneran, former Steelers Tackle Craig Wolfley, and former Colts DB Doug Nettles. Sherman Williams talks about his experience of being in a Federal prison and the work he’s doing today to help keep kids not make the same mi...
2hr Mar 02, 2018
2hr
S1 Ep243: Former Georgia Head Coach Jim Donnan, former Patriots RB Tony Collins, Former Eagles LB Carlos Emmons, AT&T Sports Net Pittsburgh Host Paul Alexander and former Steelers RB Isaac Redman Join Us…
On this edition of Thursday Night Tailgate our guests are: former University of Georgia Head Coach Jim Donnan, former Patriots Pro Bowl RB Tony Collins, former Steelers, Eagles, & Giants LB Carlos Emmons, AT&T Sports Net Host Paul Alexander, and former Steelers RB Isaac Radman. Hear Coach Donnan talking about the Division 1-AA National Championship they won when he was the Head Coach at Marsha...
2hr 1m Feb 23, 2018
2hr 1m
S1 Ep242: Keith Henderson, Tony Collins, Ray Goff, Bob Picozzi, & Kimberly Jentzen Join Us…
On this edition of Thursday Night Tailgate our guests are: former University of Georgia, 49ers, and Vikings RB Keith Henderson, former Patriots Pro Bowl RB Tony Collins, former University of Georgia Head Coach Ray Goff, ESPN and Fox Sports Play by Play Announcer Bob Picozzi, and award winning movie Director and Acting Coach Kimberly Jentzen. Keith Henderson shared his memories of his record se...
2hr 4m Feb 16, 2018
2hr 4m
S1 Ep241: Randy McMichael, Tony Collins, Charles Mincy, Keith Millard, & Russell Baxter Talk Super Bowl 52, College National Championship Game, Patriots, Chiefs, Vikings, Jimmy G’s Contract and More.
On this edition of Thursday Night Tailgate our guests are: former University of Georgia, Rams, & Dolphins TE Randy McMichael, former Patriots Pro Bowl RB Tony Collins, former Chiefs & Bucs DB Charles Mincy, former Vikings Pro Bowl DT Keith Millard, and NFL Stats Guru Russell Baxter. Randy McMichael shared his thoughts on the Georgia/Alabama National Championship game and where Georgia goes fro...
2hr 2m Feb 09, 2018
2hr 2m
S1 Ep240: Spotlight on the Positive: Saints DE Cameron jordan & Falcons WR Andre Roberts
This week our Spotlight on the Positive is on Saints DE Cameron Jordan and Falcons WR Andre Roberts.
8m Feb 05, 2018
8m
S1 Ep239: The Dean of Atlanta Sports Talk Radio Beau Bock shares his dismay on why the Falcons and the University of Georgia both squandered double digit leads in the Super Bowl and National Championship game.
Beau Bock shared his insight into why the Falcons came up short this season and why both the Falcons and the University of Georgia squandered double digit leads both in last year’s Super Bowl and this year’s National Championship game. What happened? Beau shares his dismay.
22m Feb 04, 2018
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S1 Ep238: Paul Alexander shares his insights on the Steelers/Jaguars game and where the Steelers go from here.
AT&T Sports Net Pittsburgh Host Paul Alexander shared this thoughts and insights into what happened in the Steelers vs. Jaguars game, who should be held accountable for the Steelers routinely coming up short in the playoffs and if Todd Haley out thought himself on the two 4th down calls that the Steelers failed to convert on.
22m Feb 04, 2018
22m
S1 Ep237: Former Iowa State and Tampa Bay Bucs LB Chris Washington shares his stories about being a part of both teams plus playing with LeRoy Selmon and the accident that curtailed Hugh Green’s career.
Chris Washington shared memories from his time at Iowa State and being a part of the early 80’s Bucs teams that struggled to win 3-4 games per season. He gave us his thoughts on Head Coach John McKay, what is was like playing alongside LeRoy Selmon and Hugh Green and the traffic accident that Hugh Green got into after practice one day that left him in a ditch with a pole through his leg.
23m Feb 04, 2018
23m
S1 Ep236: Former Patriots Pro Bowl Rb Tony Collins shares memories of playing in Super Bowl 20 vs. the ‘85 Bears plus insights into Super Bowl 52.
Tony Collins shared memories from his experience playing in Super Bowl 20 vs. the ‘85 Bears and led us through our picks for Super Bowl 52.
14m Feb 04, 2018
14m
S1 Ep235: Steelers Legend J.T. Thomas talks about being the first African American to play at Florida State plus being a part of the Steelers of the 70’s.
J.T. Thomas talked about what it was like being the first African American to play football at Florida State. He also shared stories about being drafted by the Steelers, his big interception off Ken Stabler that sealed the 1974 AFC Championship game, how they won Super Bowl 9 while they were standing in the tunnel pre-game and Chuck Noll’s complete faith in his defense to win Super Bowl 10 over...
24m Feb 04, 2018
24m
S1 Ep234: We Talk Super Bowls Past & Present, plus Steelers, Patriots, Bucs, Falcons and a Whole Lot More with J.T. Thomas, Tony Collins, Chris Washington, Paul Alexander, and Beau Bock Join Us…
On this edition of Thursday Night Tailgate we’re joined by former Steeles Pro Bowl DB J.T. Thomas, former Patriots Pro Bowl RB Tony Collins, former Bucs LB Chris Washington, AT&T Sports Net Pittsburgh Host Paul Alexander, and the Dean of Atlanta Sports Talk Radio Beau Bock. J.T. Thomas talked about what it was like being the first African American to play football at Florida State and wanting ...
1hr 59m Feb 02, 2018
1hr 59m
S1 Ep233: Spotlight on the Positive: Rodger Saffold and Vernon Davis
Hear about the great things that Rams Guard Rodger Saffold and Redskins TE Vernon Davis are doing for kids, Operations Progress, Big Brothers/Big Sisters, the Children’s Miracle Network, promoting art education, and sparking interest in orther fields like science, math, culture and athletics.
9m Jan 27, 2018
9m
S1 Ep232: Former Giants & Chiefs DB Mark Collins talks changes needed with the Chiefs plus playing for Belichick in New York.
Mark Collins shared his thoughts on the Chiefs and it being time for a coaching change. He talked about Pat Mahommes taking over at QB and why it would be a bad business decision for Alex Smith to stay there. He also shared memories of his time with the Giants and what it was like playing for Bill Bellichick on defense.
16m Jan 27, 2018
16m
S1 Ep231: Former LSU & Dolphins DB Liffort Hobley shares his insights and memories on both teams.
Liffort Hobley gave us his insights and expectations for LSU next season. He also talked about what it was like watching 2 other SEC teams, Alabama and Georgia, fight it out for the National Championship. We heard his memories of playing in Miami, what it was like practicing against Dan Marino and his appreciation of Head Coach Don Shula.
22m Jan 27, 2018
22m
S1 Ep230: Former Raiders QB Rusty Hilger shares his amazing story of beating cancer plus what’s going on in Raider Nation.
Rusty Hilger is a cancer survivor. On Christmas day 2016 he was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer and given weeks to live. Today he’s cancer free. Hear that story plus memories from his time in Oakland and his team MVP season with the Lions even though he wasn’t signed until week 6 and he had no cartilage left in his knee.
15m Jan 27, 2018
15m
S1 Ep229: Tony Collins shares his memories from the 1983 Pro Bowl and being in the locker room with Jack Lambert, Earl Campbell and the stars of that time..
Tony Collins shared stories of what it was like being a part of the 1983 AFC Pro Bowl team. Was their animosity due to division and conference rivalries? He talked about seeing Jack Lambert smoking a cigarette before the game, getting advice from Earl Campbell. Hear those stories plus a whole lot more.
14m Jan 27, 2018
14m
S1 Ep228: Former Pitt, Texas A&M, & Mississippi State Head Coach Jackie Sherrill shared his stories from playing at Alabama to coaching Tony Dorsett and Dan Marino at Pitt.
Jackie Sherrill shared stories from his time playing at Alabama alongside Joe Namath and described what a great athlete Joe was. He said Namath could out run most of the guys on the track team. He shared memories of his time coaching at Pitt, how he recruited Tony Dorsett and coached Dan Marino. We heard the story of their their last second victory over Georgia in the 1982 Sugar Bowl, including...
20m Jan 27, 2018
20m
S1 Ep227: Jackie Sherrill, Tony Collins, Rusty Hilger, Liffort Hobley, & Mark Collins Joined Us…
On this edition of Thursday Night Tailgate our guests are: former Pitt, Texas A&M, & Mississippi State Head Coach Jackie Sherrill, former Patriots Pro Bowl RB Tony Collins, former Raiders & Lions QB Rusty Hilger, former Dolphins DB Liffort Hobley, and former Giants & Chiefs DB Mark Collins. Jackie Sherrill shared stories from his time playing at Alabama alongside Joe Namath and described what ...
1hr 59m Jan 26, 2018
1hr 59m
S1 Ep226: Cris Dishman, Tony Collins, Chris Miller, Steve Bartkowski, & Mike Pritchard shard their insights on their college teams plus the AFC & NFC Championship games.
On this episode of Thursday Night Tailgate our guests are: former Oilers Pro Bowl DB Cris Dishman, former Patriots Pro Bowl RB Tony Collins, former Falcons Pro Bowl QB Chris Miller, former Falcons Pro Bowl QB Steve Bartkowski, and former Seahawks WR Mike Pritchard.
1hr 58m Jan 19, 2018
1hr 58m
S1 Ep225: Former Cleveland Browns DB Felix Wright Talks About the State of the Browns with us on Thursday Night Tailgate.
Former Cleveland Browns DB Felix Wright shares his thoughts on the state of the Browns organization, why they continue to struggle and if Hue Jackson is the right man for the job.
13m Jan 13, 2018
13m
S1 Ep224: Former Tampa Bay Bucs & Notre Dame President Gay Culverhouse Updates Us on the Concussion Lawsuit and the Fight To Get the Alumni Players Their Benefits.
Former Tampa Bay Bucs and Notre Dame President Gay Culverhouse updates us on the NFL concussion lawsuit and the on going battle to get the alumni players the benefits they deserve.
18m Jan 13, 2018
18m
S1 Ep223: This Week’s Spotlight on the Positive is on: the Chuck Noll Foundation & Nate Solder
On this edition of Thursday Night Tailgate we put our Spotlight on the Positve on the Chuck Noll Foundation for Brain Injury Research and Patriots Tackle Nate Solder for what he’s doing to help kids who are fighting cancer plus bringing healthy food to people in neighborhoods that may not be able to make healthy food choices.
12m Jan 13, 2018
12m
S1 Ep222: Former Colts RB & Super Bowl 41 Hero Dominic Rhodes Joined Us and Talked Super Bowl, What the Colts Need and Playing Against Tom Brady in His First Ever Start.
Former Colts RB Dominic Rhodes shared memories of Super Bowl 41 and how it changed his life. He also shared memories of playing against Tom Brady in Brady’s first ever start and about the guys he used to enjoy watching on other teams.
23m Jan 13, 2018
23m
S1 Ep221: Former Ohio State & Houston Texans RB Jonathan Wells Talks About Growing Around Violence, Why He Chose Ohio State, the National Championship Game and More on Thursday Night Tailgate.
Jonathan Wells joined us and shared his story of growing up in a violent area of New Orleans and how he was able to overcome that and his brother’s suicide. He also talked about emersing himself in the game of football, why he chose Ohio State, idolizing Eddie George, his thoughts on the National Championship game and a whole lot more.
14m Jan 13, 2018
14m
S1 Ep220: Former Purdue, Giants & Browns FB Randy Minniear Shares His Thoughts on His Former Teams on Thursday Night Tailgate
Randy Minniear shares his insights on Purdue and Jeff Brohm’s first season as Head Coach. He also talked about the culture change that needs to go on with the Giants after not appearing to have much spirit towards the end of the season. He also talked about the mystery of the Browns, a once very proud franchise but now they never seem to be able to get any better.
24m Jan 13, 2018
24m
S1 Ep219: Tony Collins Joins Us For Our Picks for the Divisional Playoff Round
Former New England Patriots Pro Bowl RB Tony Collins joins us to go through our picks for the Divisional playoff round.
13m Jan 12, 2018
13m
S1 Ep218: We’re Talking College & NFL Playoffs with Randy Minniear, Tony Collins, Jonathan Wells, & Dominic Rhodes. Plus Gay Culverhouse updates us on the NFL concussion lawsuit.
On this episode of Thursday Night Tailgate it’s Runningbacks Night. We talked college National Championship, expansion of the college playoffs, NFL Playoffs, and a whole lot more with former Purdue, Giants & Browns FB Randy Minniear, former Patriots Pro Bowl RB Tony Collins, former Ohio State and Houston Texans RB Jonathan Wells, and former Colts RB and Super Bowl 41 hero Dominic Wells. Plus fo...
2hr 6m Jan 12, 2018
2hr 6m
S1 Ep217: Hear about the great things Aaron Rodgers, the Packers organization and the great way Bills fans thanked Andy Dalton and the Bengals for helping the Bills break their 17 year playoff drought.
Check out this week’s Spotlight on the Positive to hear more great things that Aaron Rodgers and the Packers are doing in the Green Bay community plus the outstanding way Buffalo Bills fans have said thank you to Andy Dalton and the Cincinnati Bengals for helping to break the Bills 17 year playoff drought.
8m Jan 07, 2018
8m
S1 Ep216: Former Rams Pro Bowl QB Jim Everett shares his insights on the Rams & Saints plus does a sneak attack with our former Co-Host Angelo Cane.
Former Rams Pro Bowl QB Jim Everett shares his thoughts on two of his former teams, the Rams & Saints. Please he does a sneak attack by bringing in our former Co-Host Angelo Cane who weights in on the Bills making the playoffs and who might be playing QB next season in Buffalo.
30m Jan 07, 2018
30m
S1 Ep215: Super Agent Leigh Steinberg talks about his clients, why NFL ratings have dropped, and how to win an invitation to his Super Bowl party in Minneapolis.
Super Agent Leigh Steinberg talks about this clients past and present, the impatience of teams to develop young QBs, why TV ratings have dropped in the NFL and how you can win an invitation to his 31st annual Super Bowl party up in Minneapolis.
22m Jan 07, 2018
22m
S1 Ep214: New Florida A&M Head Coach Willie Simmons talks about taking over the program in his hometown and what he’ll do to turn the Rattlers around.
New Florida A&M Head Coach Willie Simmons talks about how they were able to lure him away from Prairie A&M, what it’s like coming back to his hometown to lead this football team and how he intends to turn this program around.
21m Jan 07, 2018
21m
S1 Ep213: We Talk College Football, NFL Playoffs, and Players Doing Great Things in their Communities with Willie Simmons, Tony Collins, Felix Wright, Leigh Steinberg, & Jim Everett
Our guests on this episode are: Florida A&M new Head Coach Willie Simmons, former Browns DB Felix Wright, Super Agent Leigh Steinberg, and former Rams Pro Bowl QB Jim Everett. Former Patriots Pro Bowl RB Tony Collins took us through our picks for the NFL Wildcard Playoffs plus hear about the great things that Aaron Rodgers, Andy Dalton and Buffalo Bills fans did in this week’s Spotlight on the ...
2hr 13m Jan 05, 2018
2hr 13m
S1 Ep212: This Week’s Spotlight on the Positive is on: Gerald McCoy & Alex Smith
Thsi week’s Spotlight on the Positive is Tampa Bay Bucs DT Gerald McCoy for the work he’s doing for families in need with his 5th Annual McCoy Family Christmas. We also put it on Chiefs QB Alex Smith for the work he’s doing helping foster kids go to college.
9m Dec 23, 2017
9m
S1 Ep211: Former Steelers TE Randy Grossman Shares His Memories of Chuck Noll, Joining the Steelers in 1974, and Being a Part of the Team of the Decade for the 1970s.
Randy shared his memories of Chuck Noll, signing with the Steelers as an undrafted free agent in 1974, what he did to make that team, Thomas “Hollywood” Henderson trash talking him, and the frustration each of the Receivers had because there were only so many passes to go around.
19m Dec 23, 2017
19m
S1 Ep210: Former Patriots Pro Bowl RB Tony Collins Joins Us for our 5 Star Picks of the Week for Week 16 in the NFL.
Former Patriots Pro Bowl RB Tony Collins joins us to go through our 5 Star Picks of the Week for Week 16 in the NFL.
16m Dec 23, 2017
16m
S1 Ep209: Former University of Georgia & Denver Broncos RB Olandis Gary Shares his Insights on Georgia’s Playoff Run Plus Playing Alongside Terrell Davis in Denver.
We got Olandis’ thoughts on his alma mater the University of Georgia and their upcoming playoff game against Oklahoma. We also talked about their opportunity to exercise all their demons by potentially playing Alabama in the National Champioinship game. Olandis also shared his thoughts on playing with the Broncos and alongside fellow UGA alumni Terrell Davis.
10m Dec 23, 2017
10m
S1 Ep208: Paul Alexander, AT&T Sports Net Host in Pittsburgh Talks Catch/No Catch from the Steelers vs. Patriots Game and Where the Steelers Go From Here…
We talked with Paul at length about the Jesse James non-catch against the Patriots, and what a dumb rule the current catch definition is. We also talked about how poorly prepared the Steelers were for covering Gronk in the Patriots last drive, and for the Steelers last couple of plays of that game. We also got his thoughts on the Garrit Cole situation with the Pirates and the slow start the Pen...
23m Dec 23, 2017
23m
S1 Ep207: Detroit Tigers Legendary Pitcher Denny McLain Joins Us and Shares Great Stories from his Career Including Several from his 31 Win Season in 1968.
Denny McLain - Denny talked about growing up a Cubs fan, hating the White Sox and then signing with the White Sox out of high school at the direction of his mother, over the Yankees who Denny wanted to sign with. He told the story of how the White Sox let him go, the Tigers immediately signed him and in his first Major League start he not only beat the White Sox, he also picked off 2 runners an...
21m Dec 23, 2017
21m
S1 Ep206: Randy Grossman, Tony Collins, Olandis Gary, Paul Alexander, & Denny McLain Join Us…
On this episode of Thursday Night Tailgate our guests are: former Steelers TE and 4 time Super Bowl Champion Randy Grossman, former University of Georgia and Denver Broncos RB Olandis Gary, Pittsburgh Sports Talk TV & Radio Host Paul Alexander, and Detroit Tigers legendary Pitcher Denny McLain. Former Patriots Pro Bowl RB Tony Collins joins us to go through our 5 Star Picks of the Week for Week...
2hr 1m Dec 22, 2017
2hr 1m
S1 Ep205: Spotlight on the Positive: Lions Punter Sam Martin & Packers QB Aaron Rodgers
On this week’s Spotlight on the Positive segment we featured Lions Punter Sam Martin for the great things he’s doing for the welfare of animals and Packers Pro Bowl QB Aaron Rodgers for what he did for a family in Chicago.
18s Dec 15, 2017
18s
S1 Ep204: Former Chiefs & Jets Pro Bowl Kicker Nick Lowery talks game winning FGs, Chiefs/Chargers Match-up and a potential medical breakthrough to protect the brain.
Nick Lowery gave us his thoughts on this week’s matchup between the Chiefs and Chargers. He also shared memories from his 4 last second FGs to beat the Chargers including three years in a row from 1990-’92. He also talked about why today’s Kickers have become more accurate and have added distance over Kickers of previous eras, plus a potential medical breakthrough that can help protect the brai...
24m Dec 15, 2017
24m