I think Mongo Nation was 4-1. I stupidly singled him in the the last leg of the pick 3.What were the odds?
“I will not turn my back on the station,” Francesa told Newsday. “Let’s see what the fall brings. I haven’t talked to anybody, but I know there are conversations ahead.”
I know round these parts it is an unpopular take to like Simmons which I do, but in any case, The Simmons Francesa relationship is so odd, Mike treats Simmons with so much respect, almost deference, it really stands out because Mike treats almost all his callers like shit.Bill Simmons will be on with Francesa at 5pm today.
IIRC last time they did this it was pretty good.
I think its 50/50 on Simmons here (+/-) but it used to be 80/20, as he's become a media star rather than "our" secret I still like the guy, as I think he's entertaining, but I do not read/listen to him nearly as much as I used to..
Agreed on their relationship. IMO both have enormous respect for each other's role as a leading figure/pioneer in their respective media. I think if they worked together on a more frequent basis and each were honest in their fan roots and feelings, it could get antagonistic/snarky (a latter day M&MD but witha NY/Boston twist) and be wildy entertaining.
Disagree on how Francesa treats most "celeb" guests. He's generally polite to these caller/guests, even if there is a difference of opinion (there are some exceptions). He needs these guys for a 6 hr show, so he doesn't shit on them . But the average Vinny from Queens, he will shit on them in a heartbeat.
Sounds like a perfect time to retire!Unless Chernoff has something up his sleeve, 660-AM in New York becomes a dumpster fire upon Mike's exit.
It's not Giants bashing but this is damn funny.Did he go off on the Giants? What about Eli being attacked by HC?
I need entertainment.
Simmons will be back with Mike tomorrow. Fatty went 3-0 and Bill went 0-3 on picks last week so, according to Mike, Simmons asked to come back to redeem himself. I think the smart money is on Francesa heading to The Ringer to do some sort of podcast after he leaves the FAN.
He went on their show yesterday so he returned the favor.Mike has some Douche Bag on from MotleyFool rag right now, WTF???
Ha! I'm sure he'll admit this today.FF insisted yesterday that there was no way Severino would get pulled from the first inning of the Wild Card game.
Righteous indignation will issue when the Giants are accused of tanking the season to have the pick of the lot as Eli's potential successor.Eh, what's he going to rant about without Beckham's antics for the rest of the season?
If you look at their schedule, they could easily go 1-15 without tanking.Righteous indignation will issue when the Giants are accused of tanking the season to have the pick of the lot as Eli's potential successor.
And since I was listening I can assure you the Fat Fuck saw none of it coming.It really is incredible how the Sox came back from 0-3 down in 2004. Having just gotten their doors absolutely blown off, they were facing the prospect of winning four in a row.
The Mariano comeback in Game 4. The comeback in Game 5. Schilling, coming off a bludgeoning in Game 1, gives a legendary performance in Game 6. Lowe, on two days rest, in Game 7. It's all been said before, but my goodness...that was absolutely epic.
To be fair, who did? Other than maybe the Red Sox but they were idiots after all.And since I was listening I can assure you the Fat Fuck saw none of it coming.
I listened passively during this phone call. I don’t think he said he saw the 4 game comeback coming, but knew they were screwed after game 5 or 6. I forget which. He referenced the lack of pitching, which isn’t a hot take when we remember the game 6 & 7 starters were Jon Lieber and Kevin Brown.I think Francesa has a hard time admitting he's wrong, (ever) and is now engaging in some revisionist bullshit. I don't think he thought in October 2004, his Yankees could ever lose 4 in a row to the Sox.
Hey the Devils are 6-2-0!He's not going to be a happy camper today as his prospective programming for the next 2 weeks (and 2 months) took a whack this weekend.
With his Ys bowing out in Houston and the G-Men spitting up against,Seattle and for all intents and purposes their '17 season is dead, he may ride into the sunset talking about the Nets, horse racing and drafting Opie's successor at QB.
He must get pretty tired moving all his goalposts all the time.The Yankees didn't choke according to Mike.
I've been calling him Opie for over 10 years because he's so opiesqueCan someone explain the Opie reference?