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Jason Kendall (9/18/08) SIRIUS/XM
Rutgers (9/22/08) SIRIUS/XM
Howie Kendrick (10/7/08) SIRIUS
Matt Cassel (10/14/08) SIRIUS
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Gino Costa (1/7/09) SIRIUS XM
*This list was started on 7/7/08. Any submissions before that will not be counted. If you hear a player get added to this list, please let us know at mikeandmadblog@gmail.com
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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.").
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.'
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.'
Mike and the Mad Dog Photos
One of the more uncomfortable shots you will ever see of them
Mike and the Mad Dog Photos
On Location (yes, the show does sometimes travel forcing the duo to sit awkwardly next to each other)
Chris Russo
Russo going off on Pacman Jones, one of the classic rants in show history (see Video section for link)
Mike and the Dog Photos
Posed (notice Francesa has to be slightly more upfront and center)
Mike and the Dog Photos
At work (the traditional YES split screen - Dog on the left, Francesa on the right)
18 comments:
I heard it. Good call. Watch Mike not be scheduled to be on tomorrow.
Thats what I figured. WHat a pussy Tank is. Hell, I think im gonna call him tomorrow, unless fat Ponson wins tonight
Ray from Florida, You are so creative.
Ha ha, outstanding! Mike's calling in sick tomorrow.
Mike sounded a bit nervous -- "You've been waiting for WHAT for a long time?"
yeah..my only beef is that I said I was Ray from Florida and they put me as Ray on the Cell Phone..
Has anyone called in as "Chris from New Caanan"???
by the way.. i love how mike says "call me tomorrow," like you and him are pals and you can just call him up on his phone and you'll talk about the boelyn sisters, tampa rays baseball and what you guys each had for lunch.
ok, mike, tomorrow, no problem, i got 10 hours tomorrow to be on hold. no worries, get back to the mets and ignoring the team that you arrogantly refused to acknowledge throughout the entire season.
Mike's computer in the background says: "Mike, please use me. I am a wealth of information. I have access to the internet and can provide facts and even streaming video. All I ever do is show this stupid screen saver. It is the default Windows screen saver, which shows that you have never even touched me."
dang he waives you off at 43 seconds into the call.
Tuesday Mike has nothing to talk about but the Yanks, who got shut the fuck out by the Twinkies...Should be fun,
hahaha he sounds like the daddy who is trying to shut up the little kid "We'll do it tomorrow"
But hey at least he seemed to be semi honest when he said that, and accepted that we can now talk about the Rays!!
Anyone else notice Fatcessa's new hairdew and fresh coat of tanning paint? For all we know Guiseppe Franco did a number on him.
Bri
you probably already knew it, but back in June, Mike said he worshipped the sun. Here is my response from that day:
A few things we have learned today so far. Mike loves the Sun. He loves Brook Lopez. He does not like the new Giants PSL deal. He does like the idea of playing Kevin Love as a 4 and running a bunch of pick and rolls with him. He did not like the fact that the Yankees were rained out yesterday. He likes the sunblock brand Bullfrog. He loves it so much he slathers it on his children. He also really likes announcing baseball lineups.
What we have not learned so far today(as of 1:14pm), is how he feels about doing a radio show with Chris Russo.
are you gonna call him tomorrow and talk about Tampa? i hope so.
Hahaha, good call. Mike was flabbergasted. Well, he said you should call back tomorrow to talk about them, so you definitely should, under the same name too. This time, let Mike know it's coming. Rather than setting yourself up as a Met fan, just say to the screener "Mike told me yesterday to call today to talk about the Rays, so that's what I'm doing." Then we'll see if tubby has the blubber to let you on. If not, you could call back as Al in Queens or something, sounding like you're 100 years old and remember watch Ralph Kiner as a rookie, back when pitchers threw frisbees instead of baseballs. That'll get you right on.
LOL at the Giuseppe Franco comment.
When you call back, and he beings to pontificate, please tell him you wanted to talk about the Buccaneers
FTLT, What did you tell the screener you wanted to talk about?
Did you tell the screener that you wanted to talk about the Rays?
I told them that I wanted to talk about the Mets.
Great job! I heard it while making dinner and I thought right away 'this has to be someone from the blog'.
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