Don't @ Me with Dan Dakich

Dan breaks down Texas Tech star transfer quarterback Brendan Sorsby announcing on Monday that he is taking an indefinite leave of absence to enter a residential treatment program for gambling addiction. Reports indicate the NCAA is reviewing thousands of small online bets Sorsby placed, including wagers on Indiana football during the 2022 season while he was on their roster. Plus, Former NL Cy Young winner Trevor Bauer made headlines this week by "shoving" a seven-inning no-hitter for the Long Island Ducks of the Atlantic League. Dan asks Bauer directly at what point MLB GMs can no longer ignore the disparity between Bauer's production and their own struggling rotations. And CBS Sports NFL Draft Analyst Mike Renner joins the show to hand out grades now that the 2026 Draft is in the books. Mike identifies which roster was transformed overnight by smart value picks and day-one starters. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dan discusses a report that Steve Kerr's constant desire to bash President Trump and speak out on social issues caused friction throughout this season with ownership. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dan Dakich breaks down the viral Mike Vrabel and Dianna Russini photos and investigates whether the fallout led to the Patriots' recent statement on mandated counseling. We put Russini’s reporting under the microscope and analyze the "receipts" from her resurfaced tweets to see what’s really happening in New England. Subscribe to Don't @ Me for daily videos and shorts: https://tr.ee/M6w2km Chapters "(00:00) - Mike Vrabel And Dianna Russini have been doing this for years" "(1:15) - Latest Vrabel and Dianna Russini photos" "(1:55) - Did the photos prompt the Patriots decision to send Vrabel to counseling?" "(2:25) - Patriots statement on Mike Vrabel" "(4:08) - Pre NFL Draft presser from Mike Vrabel" "(7:00) - Dianna Russini's reporting under the microscope" "(10:00) - Dianna Russini's tweets resurfaced" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dan Dakich reacts to the bombshell new photos of Mike Vrabel and Dianna Russini in Arizona that officially debunk the "girls trip" narrative. As the Patriots head coach prepares to miss Day 3 of the NFL Draft to seek counseling, we break down the fallout of this developing scandal on Don’t @ Me. Subscribe to Don't @ Me for daily videos and shorts: https://tr.ee/M6w2km Chapters "(00:00) - Intro" "(0:25) - New Photos emerge of Mike Vrabel and Dianna Russini" "(0:50) - Dianna Russini has a big problem" "(1:12) - Mike Vrabel to skip Patriots draft to attend counseling" "(1:45) - Dianna Russini will be remembered as a liar" "(2:35) - Mike Vrabel's latest statement" "(5:00) - The cheating scandal was planned" "(7:25) - Vrabel's counseling is a publicity stunt" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dan Dakich reacts to Mike Vrabel’s address regarding the Dianna Russini cheating allegations and Robert Kraft’s alleged attempt to suppress the New England Patriots scandal. Subscribe to Don't @ Me for daily videos and shorts: https://tr.ee/M6w2km Chapters "(00:00) - Mike Vrabel Speaks On Dianna Russini cheating allegations " "(2:44) - Mike Vrabel looks defeated" "(3:50) - Mike Vrabel doesn't think the photo leaks are laughable anymore" "(5:10) - Dan Dakich has no problem with Mike Vrabel's press conference" "(5:30) - Mike Vrabel's players don't care" "(6:30) - New England Patriots will move forward" "(7:00) - Robert Kraft tried to kill the story prior to publishing" "(8:05) - Dianna Russini makes herself the victim" "(9:15) - Was Mike Vrabel sincere" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dan isn't here to give you a participation trophy, and he’s certainly not here to ignore the obvious. In this episode, Dan breaks down the controversial Nike "Winner Takes It All" signage at the Boston Marathon. While the running world is busy clutching its pearls over "elitism" and "corporate arrogance," Dan brings it back to reality: Since when did we start apologizing for wanting to win? Plus, Dan Dakich and Todd Ricketts dive deep into the pending MLB lockout and the essential changes needed to protect the future of professional baseball. This wide-ranging interview also covers the Chicago Bears' potential move, the evolution of Wrigley Field, and how the Ricketts family balances politics, biased media, and the legacy of a World Series title. Chapters: "(00:05) - Nike Bows to the Mob" "(18:54) - MLB Lockout... what needs to change to avoid it" "(21:35) - Sports allow people to disconnect from politics" "(25:30) - Cubs response to Matt Shaw's Charlie Kirk backlash" "(31:28) - What it meant to bring a World Series to Chicago" "(38:32) - What event does Todd Ricketts want to bring to Wrigley Field?" "(48:38) - Turning Wrigley Field into a bucket list destination" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Is this the end of the Golden State Warriors dynasty as we know it? Dan breaks down the fallout from the Warriors' playoff loss to the Suns and discusses whether Steve Kerr is officially ready to walk away from his legendary coaching career. Subscribe to Don't @ Me for daily videos and shorts: https://tr.ee/M6w2km Chapters "(00:00) - GOODBYE Steve Kerr?" "(1:00) - Steve Kerr speculates on his future as head coach of the Warriors" "(2:18) - Steve Kerr was born on third base" "(3:15) - Coaching is NOT TOUGH" "(3:48) - Has Steve Kerr achieved burn out?" "(5:00) - NBA eyeing European expansion" "(7:20) - How do people listen to NBA comissioner Adam Silver?" "(8:09) - European leagues are ingrained into the culture" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Indiana basketball is being ranked #1 in the transfer portal, but Dan Dakich isn’t buying the hype just yet. From recruiting reality to media drama, this is a blunt breakdown of what actually matters for IU moving forward. Chapters "(00:00) - IU Transfer Portal Ranked #1" "(00:24) – Can You Trust Recruiting Rankings?" "(01:22) – Marcus Burton & Key Additions" "(02:03) – Portal Concerns & Past Mistakes" "(04:51) – Message to Players: Stay Off Social Media" "(05:17) – Media Drama & IU Culture Criticism" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Broadcasting legend Tim Brando joins Dan Dakich to break down the decline of LIV Golf, Bryson DeChambeau’s unique success, and the flaws in modern Masters coverage. Discover why golf's post-Covid momentum is stalling and hear Brando’s take on the controversial shift of college football games to Friday nights. Subscribe to Don't @ Me for daily videos and shorts: https://tr.ee/M6w2km Chapters "(15:00) - Tim Brando on why LIV Golf failed" "(17:00) - LIV Golf lacked competitive stakes" "19:00) - LIV Golfers didn't perform well in PGA events" "(23:45) - Is there a fair way to bring LIV Golfers back onto the PGA Tour?" "(29:20) - Bryson DeChambeau was the only player who benefitted from LIV Golf" "(33:00) - Tim Brando on CBS disastrous Masters coverage" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dan Dakich breaks down the fallout of Dianna Russini’s resignation from The Athletic after those viral, "entangled" photos with Patriots coach Mike Vrabel surfaced. Watch as Dan explains how Russini is using her resignation to duck accountability and escape an internal investigation just as the heat became too much to handle. Subscribe to Don't @ Me for daily videos and shorts: https://tr.ee/M6w2km 00:00 - Dianna Russini Hides From Accountability by resigning 1:20 - NFL media are unprofessional 2:12 - Dissecting Dianna Russini's resignation letter 5:00 - Dianna Russini lied 7:00 - Dianna Russini disrespected her husband and family 8:35 - Jemele Hill on Dianna Russini "double standards" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices