The segment on sports-talk radio was superior. Costas had a perfect storm of panelists for that segment. In Michael Strahan, Mitch Albom and Chris "Mad Dog" Russo, the show had a world-class athlete, a world-class writer and a world-class @$$. That trio overshadowed the fact that HBO producers put together a taped setup piece that featured the original sports blogger, afraid-of-the-locker-room coward Jay Mariotti as the voice of reason preaching to talk-radio hosts about ethics. <span style="font-weight: bold;">Next week I'll be hosting a show blasting Oprah for putting on weight.</span>
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Mississippi State Week 3 Preview: South Carolina Offensive threat
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Mississippi State estimated 13th in CFP spending among SEC teams
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South Carolina HC Shane Beamer points to Mississippi State's defensive scheme and prolific offense in Week 3 media session
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Mississippi State Week 3 Preview: South Carolina Players to know
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Mississippi State QB Kamario Taylor earns Maxwell Player of the Week honor