Mr. Showtime

QUOTE(southsider2k5 @ May 13, 2006 -> 03:40 PM) All that had to happen was for the Blackhawks to step up and say no. Hell they are part owners of the damned network in the first place! There is no doubt in my mind the Hawks are letting this happen, if nothing else through omission. Disagree. Foley has said multiple times he doesn't like to do both. It doesn't make sense, and the delay has gotten far worse this season. I'm not sure what the big deal is here, I'd rather have Foley do the radio anyway. Let Jim Blaney or some other stooge handle the road games.

QUOTE(Linnwood @ May 13, 2006 -> 03:05 PM) So I get s***ty reception of the sox game so another very special episode of 7th Heaven can air? WTF!! It's all about money. 7th Heaven gets better raitings and brings in more advertising revenue.

Comcast made the call here not the Hawks. Yes, it's the Hawks fault for not broadcasting all the games, but since they don't, the best place for Foley is the radio where he can do all the games. Now, it's up to the Hawks to get a new contract done with Foley.

I better post something before they throw dirt on me. Thanks for the well wishes.

I believe the games are on the 'U' because there was something that came down awhile back that limited the amount of games WGN could broadcast nationwide. So...to the "U" and beyond..

I enjoy these shows. I knew the beginning was sarcasm when Jason said he was writing a check. There should be a thread a day or two before the show with questions/topics for you guys to discuss.

QUOTE(Soxfest @ Apr 5, 2006 -> 09:39 AM) RKO wrestled at Smackdown Taping against Rey-Rey and lost last night so on the 60 day suspension who knows what the hell is going on. 2 things.. His suspension may start after next week, or he's just suspended without pay.

QUOTE(LowerCaseRepublican @ Apr 4, 2006 -> 09:57 PM) And I agree with your assessment about Mysterio getting the strap. It is a f***ing travesty that RVD hasn't gotten a shot. /shakes fist about Vince's love of hosses. Perhaps the "Cena Sucks" and "Die Cena Die" chants on Raw might make WWE a bit more apt to take the title off him and not give it to Mr. 20 Minute Promo (not a knock against HHH's ability in the ring...just the fact that goddamn man, cut a promo in under 15 minutes) 2 things.. 1) RVD won the money in the bank at Mania, which gives him a title shot. He'll use it at the second ECW PPV. 2) Mysterio getting the title the way he did makes him look horrible. The idea of him actually being the champion is really the greatest angle you can do. It's so simple, the total underdog who due to his size could lose at any time, but he pulls out the win. You can't do it forever, but they already blew that. Actually 3 things.. The Cena hate has been going on since August, they just roll with it.

QUOTE(T R U @ Apr 4, 2006 -> 09:24 PM) Mysterio is dropping the belt to Randy Orton friday night on Smackdown.. Also.. Addy what your dad heard could possibly be true except for I dont believe they go through the matches and rehearse.. I think it would be kind of hard for Edge and Mick Foley to practice going through flaming tables till they get it right.. A lot of things are prolly talked about in advance but I dont think they would risk injury just practicing before the actual event.. My aunt works for a cable company in Chicago and she got to meat Johnny Nitro and Joey Mercury and got to hold one of the tag titles.. Im one of the biggest wrestling fans there is btw, but I agree it has gone downhill since its prime.. I miss Razor Ramon Orton got suspended, so that not's happening. Addy's dad got worked simple as that. Each wrestler is different. Some guys will go out and actually practice certain spots or a finish. Other guys go out there and just do it.

They need a 3rd man in the booth if Farmer and Singleton is going to work. I wonder what Dave Wills contract status is? I think he signed a 2 year deal. So, after this season he should be free to talk to other teams I think if they could get him, or at the very least someone who can take control of the broadcast and pitch it to Farmer/Singleton it'd be better.

QUOTE(The Critic @ Apr 2, 2006 -> 03:32 PM) I still believe the WWE guys were "protecting" the business, but if in fact they now hide the results of their matches from the wrestlers, it would help to explain why the product has gone to s*** in the past few years. Who said kayfabe was dead?

QUOTE(Heads22 @ Mar 25, 2006 -> 08:50 PM) The Score should hire Gage. You can't spell words wrong on the radio. Never say never in this business.

QUOTE(Chisoxfn @ Mar 23, 2006 -> 10:57 PM) I got tired of talking for a bit and needed some rest. What about the fans? How can you let us down?

Good show. But, what the hell was with the break? I liked the solo aspect of it, but, it wouldn't work all the time. So, hurry back Mario.

QUOTE(The Critic @ Mar 9, 2006 -> 07:04 PM) "Hands Of Stone", just like Jose Valentin!! I'm going to step away, I don't need flashbacks of the Garvin title reign.. :headshake

QUOTE(The Critic @ Mar 9, 2006 -> 04:46 PM) Take out the "80's" part and you just described Borch. Indeed, I did. Good thing nobody mentioned Ronnie Garvin...

QUOTE(The Critic @ Mar 9, 2006 -> 04:42 PM) If Borch ever did win it, he'd pray for a Tommy Rich title reign. [/inside joke] Good lord, I can't even believe Tommy Rich has been mentioned here. That'd be like bringing up a player from the 80's who hit a winning homer in a meaningless game.

QUOTE(SnB @ Mar 9, 2006 -> 04:40 PM) I love the group of guys we have on this team. Come on, where else would you hear this stuff? Exactly. Gets some PR, and it's just WACKY~! fun. Long season, need something to take the pressure off from time to time.

QUOTE(The Critic @ Mar 9, 2006 -> 04:40 PM) I like it, it's corny but fun. If someone like Borchard wins it for a 500-footer, will he be a Transitional Champion? [/inside joke] Well, if it went AJ-Joe-AJ, then it'd be transitional.

As the wrestling guy here, I felt I should post this. Yes, this is real... I'm sure someone will complain, but hey, what's wrong with a little fun?

QUOTE(Balta1701 @ Mar 1, 2006 -> 10:56 AM) I believe MLB took that gamble in 94. It failed miserably. You shouldn't underestimate the ability of fans to hold a grudge for years. 8 games vs 81 games. I don't think it's an issue, we'll see.

QUOTE(Balta1701 @ Feb 28, 2006 -> 07:44 PM) Let me say this as clearly as I can: There will NOT be a work stoppage in the NFL. No league has EVER had as much to lose in a work stoppage as the NFL has right now. Even a short work stoppage could damage the NFL as much as teh whole 94 strike did baseball, and a protracted one could empty stadiums for years. That league is such a money making machine right now that they'd be better off having snipers at the games trying to take out the players and management than having a work stoppage. I disagree.. The tv contracts wouldn't change, and there's no way in hell the crowds would suffer. For every angry person who wouldn't want to go, there's 100 more that would love to go who never get the chance to. In markets that like Arizona or something where they don't draw now, sure it may dip.

QUOTE(Chisoxfn @ Feb 27, 2006 -> 07:55 PM) Lets never forget that incident involving Sweeney's sis in Winston Salem. Well, she is a few years older by now. Besides that was Jason Cage, I don't look like him.

QUOTE(Chisoxfn @ Feb 27, 2006 -> 07:52 PM) I think a picture of you sporting goggles should be implemented in the new banner. We could put Steff with Michael Jackson in there as well. Maybe call it the glory days of Soxtalk I don't think we're ready for that just yet. Maybe on a google ad..

QUOTE(Chisoxfn @ Feb 27, 2006 -> 07:50 PM) Oh see, thats my problem...I take the damn things off and I'd get hit square in the face with a football. Been there. Dodgeball, softball, baskteball, always found my head. Might explain alot about me though.