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Hauscast Talks NFL With Cowboy Lifer Daryl 'Moose' Johnston

Will Brinson — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:00:00 EST

Filed under: Podcast, NFL

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Daryl Johnston played his entire NFL career with the Dallas Cowboys, and he currently covers the NFC for Fox on Sundays. So who better to talk to about the current state of the NFC and the Cowboys' place in it?

Thanks to the kind folks at MasterCard, FanHouse got a chance get Moose on the horn and we asked him about the Cowboys' decision to go "team-first," whether the NFC West has any redeeming qualities, if the Saints and Colts can really go undefeated, and who he likes in the Super Bowl. And finally (hey, we have to pay bills, too): how you can score your own Dallas Cowboys credit card

Pictures and podcast after the jump.

As promised, ways other than that Starter jacket to proudly demonstrate your fandom:

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Hauscast Talks to NFL Great Jerry Rice

Will Brinson — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:00:00 EST

Filed under: Podcast, NFL

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Jerry Rice needs no introduction, but I'll give him one anyway: the guy was a decent NFL wide receiver over his 21-year career, winning multiple Super Bowls and setting a few records en route to becoming the G.O.A.T.

So, when the kind folks at Gillette offered FanHouse the chance to speak with Rice, we jumped at the opportunity. We got his thoughts on the state of the 49ers and Raiders, and specifically their new rookie wideouts, Michael Crabtree and Darius Heyward-Bey.

Talking after the jump.

Rice also gives us the lowdown on the Gillette Fusion MVP Locker Room Giveaway, in which Gillette and the NFL are offering fans a chance to win Super Bowl tickets, and trips into NFL locker rooms (please let the winner be a Raiders fan) among other prizes. Enjoy. We did.

Hauscast Talks to NFL Great Jerry Rice originally appeared on Back Porch FanHouse on Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:00:00 EST . Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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FanHouse Talks With Legendary Poker Player Doyle Brunson

Will Brinson — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 17:00:00 EST

Filed under: Podcast, Backporch Features

Doyle Brunson is a poker legend -- as the game's popularity soared in the late 1990's, and as college players ditched class to play Texas Hold 'Em online, Brunson remained (and still remains) one of the greatest current players.

While Brunson didn't win the World Series of Poker this year, he did release a new book, The Godfather of Poker, in which he details his life story as a poker player. It's an amazing tale -- you can read about it and purchase it on Amazon here -- and absolutely worth a read. But even more awesome? FanHouse had the privilege of speaking with Doyle earlier this week.

In the interview, I talk with Doyle about being a gambler for life, his missed NBA career (seriously), what it's like being an author now, how the game has changed, and how the government stifled poker's ability to continue growing. Enjoy, because I did.

FanHouse Talks With Legendary Poker Player Doyle Brunson originally appeared on Back Porch FanHouse on Fri, 13 Nov 2009 17:00:00 EST . Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Joe Buck Talks Peyton, MLB and His Charity

Will Brinson — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 12:00:00 EST

Filed under: Podcast

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In a special edition of ye olde Hauscast (it's special because Wilson's not here!), everyone gets the answer to the age-old question of "What happens when gravel collides with velvet?" Joe Buck joined Will Brinson to talk baseball playoffs, Peyton Manning and some mild mocking of Artie Lange.

Extra bonus: I somehow forget to shill Buck's cause -- a cancer charity -- and he promptly mocks me for it. Seriously though, I egged on that, but I will say that Buck is decidedly more likable on the phone than he is in the booth. That could have to do with Tim McCarver though.

Podcast after the jump.

Joe Buck Talks Peyton, MLB and His Charity originally appeared on Back Porch FanHouse on Wed, 14 Oct 2009 12:00:00 EST . Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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HausCast 36: SteelCityInsider.com's Jim Wexell Previews Titans-Steelers

Ryan Wilson — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 08:30:00 EST

Filed under: Podcast, NFL

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SteelCityInsider.com's Jim Wexell comes on the show to talk Titans-Steelers. We get his thoughts on why he likes Pittsburgh to win (even though he's concerned that Kerry Collins and the Tennessee tight ends could pose problems). Jim also discusses the whole "Casey Hampton might get cut?!" rumors, the Big Ben vs. Philip Rivers debate, and the differences between Bill Cowher and Mike Tomlin*.

Fun starts after the jump.

You can follow Jim on Twitter @JimWexell, and buy his most recent book, Steeler Nation: a Pittsburgh Team, an American Phenomenon, here.

* In case I hadn't mentioned it in 15 minutes, I went to college with Mike Tomlin. It's my biggest achievement to date.

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HausCast 36: SteelCityInsider.com's Jim Wexell Previews Titans-Steelers originally appeared on Back Porch FanHouse on Thu, 10 Sep 2009 08:30:00 EST . Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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HausCast 35: Football Outsiders' Doug Farrar Talks NFL

Ryan Wilson — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 09:00:00 EST

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Football Outsiders' Doug Farrar* is back on the show to preview the 2009 NFL season. We talk about just how unlucky the 2008 Seahawks were, and why so many offensive coordinators are suddenly getting canned during preseason.

We also defy Doug to offer a semi-rational explanation for why the Raiders would pull the trigger on the Richard Seymour deal (added bonus: speculation on how Seymour might have been destined for Kansas City before Big Al stepped in), before we discuss those rookies who will have the best chance to contribute this season.

Listen after the jump.

* If you haven't already, please pick up the Football Outsiders Almanac, hands down the best preseason football guide anywhere. In addition to his work at FO.com, Doug can also be found on the Washington Post, and he's the editor of FalconInsider.com.

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HausCast 35: Football Outsiders' Doug Farrar Talks NFL originally appeared on Back Porch FanHouse on Tue, 08 Sep 2009 09:00:00 EST . Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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HausCast 34: Matt Schaub Talks Texans, Golf and Beating the Heat

Ryan Wilson — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 09:00:00 EST

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Houston Texans starting quarterback Matt Schaub, who has teamed up with Gatorade to educate parents and youth coaches on heat-related illnesses, joins HausCast to talk about the obvious -- Andre Johnson's greatness and the team's expectations heading into the season. We also discuss the truly important stuff; namely, what's it's like to drill a spectator with an errant tee shot at a celebrity golf event.

And in what might be the high point in HausCast history, Schaub also explains wideout David Anderson's decision to sport a "Schaubie" at training camp. Because, really, nothing's funnier than a 28-year-old professional athlete who fully embraces male-pattern baldness.*

Listen to the podcast after the jump.

*Power alleys, for the win. Also, many thanks to Stephanie Stradley for the fantastic questions.

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HausCast 34: Matt Schaub Talks Texans, Golf and Beating the Heat originally appeared on Back Porch FanHouse on Thu, 27 Aug 2009 09:00:00 EST . Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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HausCast 33: Michael Tunison Talks About 'The Football Fan's Manifesto'

Ryan Wilson — Fri, 21 Aug 2009 09:30:00 EST

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Michael Tunison, one of the founding writers of Kissing Suzy Kolber, joins HausCast to talk about his new book, "The Football Fan's Manifesto." Mike explains to Brinson why you have to pick a team by age of 8, then talks about how much team merchandise is too much for superfans, before the conversation turns to the recent Plaxico Burress news. Also find out what it would mean to own a Tommy Maddox Fathead, and if Ben Roethlisberger likes to fake injuries, play up the drama queen angle and use it as motivation during the season.

Moving pictures promo for Mike's book, as well as the podcast audio, after the jump.

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HausCast 33: Michael Tunison Talks About 'The Football Fan's Manifesto' originally appeared on Back Porch FanHouse on Fri, 21 Aug 2009 09:30:00 EST . Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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HausCast 32: Newsday's Neil Best Talks Erin Andrews, Big Ben and ESPN

Ryan Wilson — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 09:30:00 EST

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It's been a busy few weeks in the sports media. First, news broke that ESPN sideline reporter Erin Andrews had been illegally videotaped in her hotel room.

And then on Monday night, we learned that Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger was accused of sexually assaulting a woman in a Las Vegas hotel room last July. The World Wide Leader decided not to report the news because, as ESPN Mac Nwulu told FanHouse's Michael David Smith, " ... [N]o criminal complaint has been filed. As far as we know, this is a civil lawsuit that Roethlisberger has yet to address publicly."

So we fired up the HausCast machine to talk to Newsday's Neil Best who, according to his blog, "leaves no stone unturned as he brings you news and commentary on the world of sports media." Podcast after the jump.

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HausCast 32: Newsday's Neil Best Talks Erin Andrews, Big Ben and ESPN originally appeared on Back Porch FanHouse on Thu, 23 Jul 2009 09:30:00 EST . Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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HausCast 31: British Open Preview

Ryan Wilson — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 09:45:00 EST

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The British Open starts Thursday morning (very, very early if you're in the States), and that means a British Open podcast is in order. In a predictable turn of events, Will and Ryan talk Tiger Woods, then discuss what it means that no one will be able to see most of his first round on their TVs (although, for those of you with something more than a dial-up connection, there's this*).

Also on the agenda: the other guys in the field who have a chance, and why that list doesn't include Padraig Harrington (or John Daly, which is obvious to everybody but Brinson), as well as some sleeper picks, courtesy of Shane Bacon.

Talking starts after the jump.

* This sorta blows the "hey, you won't be able to watch Tiger!" argument out of the water, but only for those of you who have a computer and are hooked up to the World Wide Series of Tubes.

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HausCast 31: British Open Preview originally appeared on Back Porch FanHouse on Wed, 15 Jul 2009 09:45:00 EST . Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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HausCast 30: Darren Rovell Talks About Economy's Effect on NASCAR

Ryan Wilson — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 09:00:00 EST

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CNBC's Darren Rovell is back on HausCast, this time to talk about about his upcoming documentary "Inside Track: Refueling the Business of NASCAR."

Along with co-host Will Brinson, we talk about how the collapse of the automotive industry has affected the sport, the similarities between NASCAR and less popular sports like the LPGA Tour, and what effect, if any, Danica Patrick might have on NASCAR should she make the switch. Darren also discusses Tony Stewart's biggest fan, and how Ryan Newman is in the enviable position of having the mostly recession proof Army as his primary sponsor.

We end things by getting Darren's thoughts on the late Billy Mays, one of the infomercial pioneers.

Fun starts after the jump.

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HausCast 30: Darren Rovell Talks About Economy's Effect on NASCAR originally appeared on Back Porch FanHouse on Wed, 08 Jul 2009 09:00:00 EST . Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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HausCast 29: Stephanie Stradley Talks T.O., Twitter, Stallworth and Texans

Ryan Wilson — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 11:00:00 EST

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Stephanie Stradley has been with FanHouse since its inception, and Thursday night might have been the lowlight of her internet career: she joined Will Brinson and Ryan Wilson on HouseCast.

Actually, Stephanie's a lawyer in real life so we decided to have her on to talk about two of her recent posts: Tweeting with T.O., and Donte Stallworth's plea deal. And while the Stallworth news has obvious legal implications, so does T.O. TweeterGate.

Stephanie also talks about the Twitter phenomenon -- especially among athletes -- the differences between the Stallworth and Vick cases, the prospects for the Texans in 2009, and, of course, Brett Favre. (Seriously.)

Fun starts after the jump.

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HausCast 29: Stephanie Stradley Talks T.O., Twitter, Stallworth and Texans originally appeared on Back Porch FanHouse on Fri, 19 Jun 2009 11:00:00 EST . Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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HausCast 28: Matthew Stafford Talks Detroit Lions, Hair-Care Products

Ryan Wilson — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 10:44:00 EST

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The NFL never really has an offseason, even if there are no games for nearly seven months of the year. But the 2009 season officially gets underway when training camps start in six weeks. Quarterback Matthew Stafford, drafted No. 1 overall by the Detroit Lions, took time out from his day job to join Will Brinson and Ryan Wilson on HouseCast.

Stafford talks about the inspiration behind his Upper Deck end zone celebration, what it means to have the weight of the Motor City on his shoulders, his thoughts on Denver drafting his college teammate Knowshon Moreno 12th overall, the awesomeness that is Calvin Johnson, as well as the truly important stuff: his partnership with AXE Hair.

Matthew even gives us his U.S. Open prediction because, well, that's what guys with great hair do. Click below to listen.

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HausCast 28: Matthew Stafford Talks Detroit Lions, Hair-Care Products originally appeared on Back Porch FanHouse on Thu, 18 Jun 2009 10:44:00 EST . Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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HausCast 27: Kevin Blackistone Talks NBA Finals

Ryan Wilson — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 15:30:00 EST

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The NBA Finals start tonight and FanHouse columnist Kevin Blackistone is in Los Angeles for Game 1. Before heading to the Staples Center he talked to Will Brinson and Ryan Wilson about what the Magic will need to do to have a chance in the series (apparently, "more J.J. Redick" isn't the correct answer).

Kobe Bryant is the main story, but Kevin also discusses what this could mean for Stan Van Gundy's legacy (while also making the astute observation: "Do we really know that Stan and Jeff are brothers?").

The conversation then turned to the news that Rodney Harrison will join NBC's Football Night in America and Kevin points out that a player suspended for using HGH would never get a studio gig in baseball. We also touch on drug-testing in NASCAR, before Will wonders if Tom Glavine got a raw deal in Atlanta.

Click below to listen.

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HausCast 27: Kevin Blackistone Talks NBA Finals originally appeared on Back Porch FanHouse on Thu, 04 Jun 2009 15:30:00 EST . Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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HausCast 26: Hot Clicks' Jimmy Traina

Ryan Wilson — Fri, 29 May 2009 09:00:00 EST

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In Episode 26, Hot Clicks' Jimmy Traina joins Will Brinson and Ryan Wilson to talk about Erin Andrews. Because, well, she's fun to talk about. In addition to the news that she wants to appear on Dancing With the Stars, we also get the lowdown on what that big shiny rock on her left ring finger signified.

Oh, and we also talked sports -- Jimmy's a huge Yankees fan -- before Will inevitably turned the conversation to Twitter. Listen after the jump.

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HausCast 26: Hot Clicks' Jimmy Traina originally appeared on Back Porch FanHouse on Fri, 29 May 2009 09:00:00 EST . Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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HausCast 25: Elie Seckbach on Life as the Embedded Correspondent

Will Brinson — Fri, 22 May 2009 09:30:00 EST

Filed under: Blogs, TV and Movies, Sports Media, Sports Advertising, Current Events, Podcast

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As Elie Seckbach noted when we finished the HausCast, this thing could have gone for three days -- that's how smart and insightful FanHouse's embedded correspondent is when it comes to the changing course of media in today's society. Plus, he has multiple stories that caused Wilson to emit a Brinson-like overlaugh. If you're a Seckbach fan -- and if you're not, God rest your soul -- follow him on Twitter, watch his vids on YouTube, or keep up with him on Facebook. And listen now to learn why video is the future, in addition to the funniest stories you'll hear about anyone spending time in and around NBA players on a regular basis.

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HausCast 25: Elie Seckbach on Life as the Embedded Correspondent originally appeared on Back Porch FanHouse on Fri, 22 May 2009 09:30:00 EST . Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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HausCast 24: Tom Ziller Talks NBA, Draft Lottery, and Full-Court Pressin'

Ryan Wilson — Wed, 20 May 2009 09:30:00 EST

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In Episode 24, Will and Ryan welcome FanHouse's Tom Ziller to talk NBA. The draft lottery offers a temporary respite from the playoffs, and Tom discusses the potential implications for his hometown Sacramento Kings.

The conversation also touches on David Stern, draft lottery conspirator, before continuing with the Malcolm Gladwell HausCast theme. On Monday, we talked to MDS about Gladwell's suggestion that the nothing-to-lose Detroit Lions should have run the no-huddle offense with more frequency since, you know, they had nothing to lose.

Today, Tom responds to some of the proposals born out of the 9,000-word Bill Simmons-Gladwell e-mail exchange, specifically: the merits of the full-on, full-court press, and if the reverse draft order idea makes sense.

And finally, we (and by "we" I mean "me, UNC Tar Heel fan") ask Tom his thoughts on the pro prospects of Ty Lawson and Tyler Hansbrough.

Remember: subscribe to the podcast via iTunes. It's fun AND good for the environment. Or something.

HausCast 24: Tom Ziller Talks NBA, Draft Lottery, and Full-Court Pressin' originally appeared on Back Porch FanHouse on Wed, 20 May 2009 09:30:00 EST . Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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HausCast 23: MDS on Kornheiser, Gladwell and MMA

Ryan Wilson — Tue, 19 May 2009 09:30:00 EST

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In Episode 23, FanHouse's Michael David Smith joins Will Brinson and Ryan Wilson to talk about Tony Kornheiser's departure from Monday Night Football. Jon Gruden now has the gig, but is it a one-year deal? And is there a chance that should Gruden return to coaching in 2010, Matt Millen is next in line? Good times.

The conversation also touches on Malcolm Gladwell, who thinks the Lions had nothing to lose by featuring the no-huddle during their run to 0-16 last season, as well as the latest on Brett Favre. Naturally.

MDS also discusses what a Super Bowl in London would mean for most fans (answer: not much), and which NFL players might make good MMA fighters. (Added bonus: we find out who would win in a Nate Kaeding-Jeff Reed grudge match.)

And remember: subscribe to the podcast via iTunes. It's fun AND good for the environment. Or something.

HausCast 23: MDS on Kornheiser, Gladwell and MMA originally appeared on Back Porch FanHouse on Tue, 19 May 2009 09:30:00 EST . Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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HausCast 22: Tiger, Tiger Woods, Y'all

Will Brinson — Wed, 13 May 2009 09:30:00 EST

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There's a lull in the sporting world in terms of exciting things to talk about (well, OK, that's only because we refuse to talk about Manny Ramirez or Brett Favre and the NBA crew has Kenyon Martin and Mark Cuban pretty much sewn up) so we did what anyone else would do: we invited* Tiger Woods on the show. Tiger declined* but we forged on and just talked about him behind his back instead: specifically, are top 10 finishes good enough for El Tigre. Also, Ryan and I discuss David Feherty's aggressive writing style as well as what sort of characteristics define a hateable professional athlete.

*Never happened, duh. But we'd love to have him anyway. Call us, Tiger! (Oh God, do we sound desperate?)

HausCast 22: Tiger, Tiger Woods, Y'all originally appeared on Back Porch FanHouse on Wed, 13 May 2009 09:30:00 EST . Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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HausCast: Jeremy Schaap Talks Favre, International Incident at Binghamton

Will Brinson — Tue, 12 May 2009 10:00:00 EST

Filed under: Blogs, ESPN, Sports Media, Current Events, FanHouse Exclusive, Podcast

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Jeremy Schaap has had a busy past few days -- not only is he preparing for the upcoming E:60 episode (Tuesday at 7 PM ET) with a phenomenal story about a bar brawl at Binghamton University that became an international incident, but he also recently broke the news that Brett Favre would return to the Vikings if their medical team approves his X-rays. Of course, the latter part hasn't been completely confirmed yet, but it did spark a war between ESPN and Yahoo! (Yes, I would have added the exclamation point anyway.) And Schapp was kind enough to speak to me late last week about both reports.

HausCast: Jeremy Schaap Talks Favre, International Incident at Binghamton originally appeared on Back Porch FanHouse on Tue, 12 May 2009 10:00:00 EST . Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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