Tony is on vacation, as you may have noticed with Stephen A Smith and (the other guy) on PTI for the second straight week.
Mark Coale
Odessa Steps Magazine
Tuesday, August 03, 2004
Thursday, July 29, 2004
From the golf Course
Tony called in today from the Golf Course. he's playing in the LPGA Futures Pro-Am, along with Lenny Shapiro, Christine Brennan and an editor for the Post. Tony's playing partner, a young Korean golfer, is wowing them today.
When TK had to putt, he handed off the phone to Aunt Bea. Czaban, of course, took some cheap shots. Christine agreed with Mr. Tony's comments yesterday about Chamiqua and her mysterious ailments that kept her AWOL for a few days.
Mark Coale
Odessa Steps Magazine
When TK had to putt, he handed off the phone to Aunt Bea. Czaban, of course, took some cheap shots. Christine agreed with Mr. Tony's comments yesterday about Chamiqua and her mysterious ailments that kept her AWOL for a few days.
Mark Coale
Odessa Steps Magazine
Wednesday, July 28, 2004
Where is Shamiqua?
We start by talking about an article in the Post about kids flunking hs classes on purpose in order to help them in college. Don't ask me, I haven't read the story yet.
Also, where is Mystics "star" Shamiqua Holdsclaw? TK takes the opportunity to nail Wilbon, who wrote valentines to her before she came to DC.
Mystics coach Michael adams called her "jordanesque," to which TK said "So am I."
Mark Coale
Odessa Steps Magazine
Also, where is Mystics "star" Shamiqua Holdsclaw? TK takes the opportunity to nail Wilbon, who wrote valentines to her before she came to DC.
Mystics coach Michael adams called her "jordanesque," to which TK said "So am I."
Mark Coale
Odessa Steps Magazine
Tuesday, July 27, 2004
The LaSalle scandal
TK discusses the brouhaha at LaSalle and an interview former coach Billy Hahn gave to the Philly Daily News.
TK says that a coach sometimes has to take the moral high ground, even when it means things might get blown up. They should have gone to the police, rather than allegedly covering up the whole thing.
Knocke said that it's impossible to put yourself in Hahn's shoes and you can't ignore that his tenure as coach hasn't been stellar, which doesn't help matters.
TK also wondered if Gary Williams will bring back Hahn to College Park, if he can find room on the staff.
This segued into a discussion on the athletic dept.'s place on a college campus, where they might not always feel welcome. And maybe, if they were embraced more, things would not occasionally in such a bad place.
Mark Coale
Odessa Steps Magazine
TK says that a coach sometimes has to take the moral high ground, even when it means things might get blown up. They should have gone to the police, rather than allegedly covering up the whole thing.
Knocke said that it's impossible to put yourself in Hahn's shoes and you can't ignore that his tenure as coach hasn't been stellar, which doesn't help matters.
TK also wondered if Gary Williams will bring back Hahn to College Park, if he can find room on the staff.
This segued into a discussion on the athletic dept.'s place on a college campus, where they might not always feel welcome. And maybe, if they were embraced more, things would not occasionally in such a bad place.
Mark Coale
Odessa Steps Magazine
Monday, July 26, 2004
Ricky, Don't lose that number
Mr. Tony referred to Ricky Williams as "an imbicile."
He then quickly talked about his golf game today with big-time R*B DJ Donnie Simpson. TK didn't want to talk about what he shot, but he did say he now "has a swing."
TK then skewered the Hatable Dan LeBatard for being Ricky's "Baghdad Bob."
This turned into a rant about how he turned on Lance Armstrong and "Baghdad Sally Jenkins."
And then he came back to Dan, killing him for his pro-Ricky toadying.
Mark Coale
Odessa Steps Magazine
He then quickly talked about his golf game today with big-time R*B DJ Donnie Simpson. TK didn't want to talk about what he shot, but he did say he now "has a swing."
TK then skewered the Hatable Dan LeBatard for being Ricky's "Baghdad Bob."
This turned into a rant about how he turned on Lance Armstrong and "Baghdad Sally Jenkins."
And then he came back to Dan, killing him for his pro-Ricky toadying.
Mark Coale
Odessa Steps Magazine
Friday, July 23, 2004
Baseball in DC (again)
Again, there was talk about baseball in DC, based on the ESPN report yesterady.
Last night was a Mr. Tony night. TK went to an MPAA screening and dinner. The film shown was the remake of the Manchurian Candidate. And it was the last function in DC thrown by Ratings Fascist Jack Valenti.
TK said the original version (with Sinatra) was one of the 50 greatest movies of all time and one of the five best thrillers. TK is normally not a fan of remakes and the movie has some great actors in it (Meryl Streep and Denzel Washington), but this movie is "a bucket of slop."
Mark Coale
Odessa Steps Magazine
Last night was a Mr. Tony night. TK went to an MPAA screening and dinner. The film shown was the remake of the Manchurian Candidate. And it was the last function in DC thrown by Ratings Fascist Jack Valenti.
TK said the original version (with Sinatra) was one of the 50 greatest movies of all time and one of the five best thrillers. TK is normally not a fan of remakes and the movie has some great actors in it (Meryl Streep and Denzel Washington), but this movie is "a bucket of slop."
Mark Coale
Odessa Steps Magazine
Thursday, July 22, 2004
Tony on TV
As mentioned yesterday, TK filmed his scene for that CBS sitcom "clubhouse" on the PTI set. TK "overthought" his wardrobe, by dressing too conservative according to the TV people.
TK also picked up from yesterday the luv for the Ali G show on HBO.
There's some comedy on PTI today, involving LeBatard and Stephen A Smith. But, if you're reading this, you've probably watched PTI already.
Mark Coale
Odessa Steps Magazine
TK also picked up from yesterday the luv for the Ali G show on HBO.
There's some comedy on PTI today, involving LeBatard and Stephen A Smith. But, if you're reading this, you've probably watched PTI already.
Mark Coale
Odessa Steps Magazine
Wednesday, July 21, 2004
Tour De Excess
The people at PTI somehow ended watching the Tour today, which TK thinks was the first he had ever actually watched the coverage.
It only took about 25 seconds for the Breaking Away reference.
TK wondered about all the people lining the course, like where did they all come from and how come they don't cause more collisions with the riders.
BTW, Wilbon wrote a column today about auto racing, which someone who works with Wilbon on PTI, called "soft."
TK also did a press tour, via satellite, for "Listen Up!" TK was annoyed it took so long, since he couldn't go to the bathroom.
TK is also doing a cameo on a new CBS show, which is a big thrill for TK. Even though he's on TV every day, this is "prime time network TV."
There was also praise for the "Ali G Show," but Engineer Andy has to make the train run on time, so that will probably be on the agenda tomorrow.
Mark Coale
Odessa Steps Magazine
Tuesday, July 20, 2004
What's up with Tiger?
Tony finally returns to the radio, today, albeit in a different timeslot.
The topic of the day, here and in Tony's column, was about Tiger and his fall from Superman status on the golf tour. They talked about how he's no longer outdriving out everyone and he has no accuracy. Tony said he finally realized that Tiger really isn't TIGER anymore.
TK also played a local "replica" golf course with Wilbon, Bob Woodward and the Post's publisher. Tony said he did good on the Augusta holes, but lost plenty of balls on the British Open holes.
Mark Coale
Odessa Steps Magazine
The topic of the day, here and in Tony's column, was about Tiger and his fall from Superman status on the golf tour. They talked about how he's no longer outdriving out everyone and he has no accuracy. Tony said he finally realized that Tiger really isn't TIGER anymore.
TK also played a local "replica" golf course with Wilbon, Bob Woodward and the Post's publisher. Tony said he did good on the Augusta holes, but lost plenty of balls on the British Open holes.
Mark Coale
Odessa Steps Magazine
Saturday, July 17, 2004
Where's Tony?
With Andy Polley on vacation this week on 980, there was no Mr Tony. He hopefully will be back on Monday.
Mark Coale
Odessa Steps Magazine
Mark Coale
Odessa Steps Magazine
Tuesday, July 13, 2004
Friday, July 09, 2004
Different Time, Same Tony
The Sports Reporters was on a different time today (3-5 ER) and without both Andy Polley (filling in for Dan Patrick) and Czabe (still at the beach). On the plus side, the fill-ins were regular third guest Chris Knocke and ESPN's David Alridge. And with the show on during PTI's normal taping time, TK called in at the top of the show.
"Carlos Boozer is a snake" is what TK said, without mincing words. Hard to argue with that. TK compared the situation to what happened with Juwan Howard and Les Boulez.
According to DA, the people most angry about the whole thing were other agents, since this screws up things for everyone in the future.
Mark Coale
Odessa Steps Magazine
"Carlos Boozer is a snake" is what TK said, without mincing words. Hard to argue with that. TK compared the situation to what happened with Juwan Howard and Les Boulez.
According to DA, the people most angry about the whole thing were other agents, since this screws up things for everyone in the future.
Mark Coale
Odessa Steps Magazine
Thursday, July 08, 2004
Tour De Lance
IN Listen Up News, the first wive cast has been replaced. I'd never heard of either, so there's no need for you to worry about it.
Tony slams Continental Airlanes, as they were the carrier that TK's son Michael flew when he was in London. They told him he would have to wait 2 days to get a shuttle from Newark to DC. Apparently, the trip involved lots of golf.
There was also a brief discussion of Lance Armstrong and his popularity despite participating in a sport most people don't care about in the US.
Mark Coale
Odessa Steps Magazine
Tony slams Continental Airlanes, as they were the carrier that TK's son Michael flew when he was in London. They told him he would have to wait 2 days to get a shuttle from Newark to DC. Apparently, the trip involved lots of golf.
There was also a brief discussion of Lance Armstrong and his popularity despite participating in a sport most people don't care about in the US.
Mark Coale
Odessa Steps Magazine
Tuesday, July 06, 2004
More on Coach K
Both Tony and Wilbon wrote about Coach K staying at Duke.
IN his column, TK compared Coach K to Spurrier and Andy wondered about today's athlete. TK poo pooed the idea, noting that Larry Brown and Gregg Poppovich seem to handle them well enough.
TK again pointed out that he wouldn't trade Shaq and would let him sit rather than trade him.
There was also a discussion of Eric Gagne's save streak ending, as well as other baseball streaks and records.
Mark Coale
Odessa Steps Magazine
IN his column, TK compared Coach K to Spurrier and Andy wondered about today's athlete. TK poo pooed the idea, noting that Larry Brown and Gregg Poppovich seem to handle them well enough.
TK again pointed out that he wouldn't trade Shaq and would let him sit rather than trade him.
There was also a discussion of Eric Gagne's save streak ending, as well as other baseball streaks and records.
Mark Coale
Odessa Steps Magazine
Friday, July 02, 2004
Tall Drink of Water
Today, in the studio was former Bullet George Mureshan. So, TK told a story...
In the Cap Center, there was an athlete entrance that the press had access to in the back of the arena. In George's first year, TK brought Michael to a game and he was outside the locker room. And after the game, George gave Michael a roll of Lifesavers like candies. And, according to TK, this was the nicest thing he ever saw an athlete do.
On the Coach K topic, TK said there were only three teams you must listen to when they come calling: The Knicks, Celtics and Lakers.
TK thinks that Gary Williams might be the happiest man in America today. (I'd say it might be Dean Smith, too.)
And briefly, we discussed the holiday weekend. Czabe loves the 4th of July. TK< as we know, hates it, since it's just an excuse to get "sticky and blitzed."
Mark Coale
Odessa Steps Magazine
In the Cap Center, there was an athlete entrance that the press had access to in the back of the arena. In George's first year, TK brought Michael to a game and he was outside the locker room. And after the game, George gave Michael a roll of Lifesavers like candies. And, according to TK, this was the nicest thing he ever saw an athlete do.
On the Coach K topic, TK said there were only three teams you must listen to when they come calling: The Knicks, Celtics and Lakers.
TK thinks that Gary Williams might be the happiest man in America today. (I'd say it might be Dean Smith, too.)
And briefly, we discussed the holiday weekend. Czabe loves the 4th of July. TK< as we know, hates it, since it's just an excuse to get "sticky and blitzed."
Mark Coale
Odessa Steps Magazine
Thursday, July 01, 2004
No whining
Tk was late today, since he was out playing golf (no PTI today). Lightning warnings sent him in early, only finisheing thru 16.
There was a brief talk about the Coach K/Lakers story, since TK really hadn't heard about it before now.
Instead, we talk about the tendinitis Tony has is in his right forearm. There were doctors and kvetching, but no shots, yet.
Probably more about this tomorrow.
Mark Coale
Odessa Steps Magazine
There was a brief talk about the Coach K/Lakers story, since TK really hadn't heard about it before now.
Instead, we talk about the tendinitis Tony has is in his right forearm. There were doctors and kvetching, but no shots, yet.
Probably more about this tomorrow.
Mark Coale
Odessa Steps Magazine
Wednesday, June 30, 2004
Keeping Up with Jones
Today, we discuss Tony's column today about Marion Jones and USADA, which was a refutation of Mustang Sally's column fron over the weekend.
Although it's not the side TK is usually on, he wonders about all teh circumstancial evidence and whether there's fire to go with all the smoke.
Mark Coale
Odessa Steps Magazine
Although it's not the side TK is usually on, he wonders about all teh circumstancial evidence and whether there's fire to go with all the smoke.
Mark Coale
Odessa Steps Magazine
Tuesday, June 29, 2004
Nailing Bud to the Wall
Yesterday's PTI made the news, as Tony and Ryan were talking about the Boner Drugs. TK asked where all these horny women were, that men need to take so much of these drugs?
There was a discussion about the articles in the Post about Bud Selig. Tk's short version: "Bud belongs in prison." And the Post skewering Bud probably doesn't help the city's chances of landing Les Expos. But Tony think there might be a reverse psychology thing at work and Bud will bring baseball to DC in spite of the articles.
This dovetailed into another discussion about where the best place for a staium would be, inside the city. This, in a round about way, led to Tony's greatest line ever. "I'm glad Jack Kent Cooke named his son Ralph and john (the "city" where Fed Ex Field is) and not Peter and Enis."
Peter and Enis.
Mark Coale
Odessa Steps Magazine
There was a discussion about the articles in the Post about Bud Selig. Tk's short version: "Bud belongs in prison." And the Post skewering Bud probably doesn't help the city's chances of landing Les Expos. But Tony think there might be a reverse psychology thing at work and Bud will bring baseball to DC in spite of the articles.
This dovetailed into another discussion about where the best place for a staium would be, inside the city. This, in a round about way, led to Tony's greatest line ever. "I'm glad Jack Kent Cooke named his son Ralph and john (the "city" where Fed Ex Field is) and not Peter and Enis."
Peter and Enis.
Mark Coale
Odessa Steps Magazine
Monday, June 28, 2004
Purple Parking
Tony got primo parking, which, as you know, is all that matters.
Tk walked 9 holes early Sunday morning with John Daly's group. Daly's drives were 60-70 yards past his playing partner. And they went super quick.
Tony also talked about the story making the rounds about the North Korean president who shot, in his first round of golf, shot 5 holes-in-one and went -38 under par. BWAH HA HA.
Mark Coale
Odessa Steps Magazine
Tk walked 9 holes early Sunday morning with John Daly's group. Daly's drives were 60-70 yards past his playing partner. And they went super quick.
Tony also talked about the story making the rounds about the North Korean president who shot, in his first round of golf, shot 5 holes-in-one and went -38 under par. BWAH HA HA.
Mark Coale
Odessa Steps Magazine
Friday, June 25, 2004
Draft Redux
Tony watched a good portion of the first round and didn't know anyone. Like many people, TK didn't understand why Telfair was taken over Jameer Nelson, other than the conspiracy theory about adidas advertising with the Trail Blazers in exchange for taking Sebastian.
TK wondered about the success rate of high schoolers vs european players.
There was a brief discussion of the Booz Allen. People are shooting amazingly low numbers, especially compared to the treachery of the US open last week.
Mark Coale
Odessa Steps Magazine
TK wondered about the success rate of high schoolers vs european players.
There was a brief discussion of the Booz Allen. People are shooting amazingly low numbers, especially compared to the treachery of the US open last week.
Mark Coale
Odessa Steps Magazine
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