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Tuesday, July 1, 2008

POSSIBLE GUESTS FOR A SLOW SPORTS DAY

With the New York sports teams in the dumps and not much else happening in the world of sports, Russo finds himself all alone in the studio today with not much to talk about. We decided to predict how Chris and Eddie Erickson might fill out the show today. Here are our best guesses:

- The return of Ryan Braun
- Jon Heyman at the top of every hour
- Kenneth Ackerman, the author of the James Garfield book that Chris just finished
- Evan Roberts to discuss what he thought of the Garfield book
- Tony Russo to discuss the state of the Yankees
- Chris auditions WFAN staffers to sit in Mike's chair, including Minko, Mr. Met and Sal Licata, hoping to find the ideal replacement for Mike
- Chris reads the Mike and the Mad Dog Bucket List on air

Any other ideas?

7 comments:

gman26 said...: The ESPY nominees were announced today. Chris will bring on Chazz Palmentieri to handicap the awards. Then he'll try to get Jie Zheng, improbable Wimbledon semifinalist on the phone.; July 1, 2008 at 9:00 AM
Unknown said...: Pat McEnroe is a lock.; July 1, 2008 at 9:12 AM
Anonymous said...: There's got to be a 15-minute spot about Minko's former softball team and how the new coach is handling filling Coach Minko's considerable shoes.; July 1, 2008 at 9:15 AM
First Time, Long Time said...: Michael...good call on Patrick. The question is, how long will that interview drag on for...; July 1, 2008 at 9:26 AM
Anonymous said...: hes going to knock beltran for bunting in the first inning in that game a couple weeks ago. he mentions it every other day.

then he will talk about what a baby reyes is.

then he will talk about how amazing it is that the sf giants have the record that they have.

then he will talk about tennis.

then he will talk about how terrible the yankees are.

then more tennis.

more tennis.

more tennis.

more tennis.

then he finishes with how horrible the met org is for firing willie at 3 am.

then more tennis.; July 1, 2008 at 9:32 AM
Anonymous said...: xIsiah Thomas on the NBA Draft

Troy Glaus of the Cardinals- MVP of the 2002 WS over the Giants

Ron Washington- Cause we NEED TO KNOW about the Texas Season

The Head of the Ticket Departments at Tropicana Field in Tampa Bay and Shea Stadium- We Wanna know why when they say 50,000, its not 50,000- it REALLY REALLY MATTERS; July 1, 2008 at 11:02 AM
Anonymous said...: All Tampa All The Time - Barry Melrose at 4:05 on the Lightning; July 1, 2008 at 12:24 PM

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Be careful: Mike and Chris' way of telling sports fans not to fall in love with a player or team ("Be Careful about falling in love with Pagan")

Let's be fair here: Russo's counter-argument to callers that attack someone ("Let's be fair here. If you are going to knock Rick Peterson, you gotta give him credit for John Maine")

This whole notion: When Francesa or Russo declares something to be fact when in actuality, they are making it up themselves ("This whole notion that Mike D'Antoni is going to make the Knicks a playoff team is a joke")

Pipe Down: Russo's way of telling a player to shut up ("Pipe down there Figueroa")

Tough Spot: This is usually a negative. 'Tough spot. Aaron Heilman. Can't trust him.' They rarely say, "I really like Chauncey Billups in a tough spot." Even though Mike and Dog don't trust a lot of athletes in a tough spot, you can earn your way out of this label. For example, they couldn't trust Eli Manning in a tough spot until the Super Bowl. Now he can basically retire and still be a legend. He proved he can perform in a tough spot. This phrase is used by both Mike and Dog.

Tricky Spot: This really means an awkward position. For example, Ian Eagle running into Marv Albert at the Garden. Or I'm sure that the Giants last game of the 2007 was a tricky spot. "Coughlin wants to get ready for the postseason but you have to try to end the Patriots' undefeated season. Tricky spot, Mike." And for clarification. This phrase is used primarily by Russo.

Timmy: Russo's son. ("I mean, let's be fair here Mike, Timmy can throw harder than Igawa")

Say Something Funny Mike (When Russo can't control himself and breaks out into laughter and tries to egg Francesa on to keep it going. Picture Russo hysterically laughing followed by "Say Something Funny Mike")

First time, long time (this term is announced by a fan calling to the show, who has been a long time listener of the show, but is making his first ever call in - hence, first time (caller), long time (listener)

I can't go too crazy - This is a Mad Dog special. Dog uses this phrase to throw cold water on enthusiastic callers("I can't go too crazy about the D-Rays in May. Talk to me in September.") or admit that he doesn't have strong feelings about a subject("I can't go too crazy about the Olympic torch protesters.").

A-Game - This is Mike's new terminology that he applies to a Yankees win in which the starter goes 7 innings, Joba pitches a perfect 8th and Mariano closes it out. "The Yanks need an A Game tonight."

Bad Job: This is Mad Dog's way of criticizing something. It can be applied to players, coaches, general managers, fans - even networks, as in "That's a bad job out of NBC on the Derby Broadcast."

I'm not a big believer in: This is mainly a Mike comment. It means he doesn't have much confidence in something. And just like other comments, this is mainly used in negative, eg. 'I'm not a big believer in starting someone on 3 days rest.'

The whole bit - Russo's phrase when he is alone and wants to keep the conversation moving along. Without Mike there to add any details, Russo will use 'the whole bit' to sum up a person or issue. 'Selig will make it into the Hall of Fame. Steroids, the whole bit.'

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