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Jimmy Greenfield
Phillip Thompson
Leo’s Empty Chair
Mike North
Bag Boy
TOPIC 1: HAS REX GROSSMAN PROVED HIMSELF?
Of course not. Let’s say he bombs in the playoffs. The Rams game will mean zip.
He proved he could do what 6 of the last 7 QBs before have done–not lose to the Rams.
Why is every player so against taking a seat every now and then? It helps your posture.
Yes–for at least 10 minutes.
Maybe all of us fans jumped the gun after he got a little trigger happy.
TOPIC 2: COME UP WITH A NICKNAME FOR DEVIN HESTER.
Touchdown Jesus.
The Countdown: If it’s Devin, it’s six.
Heard a great one when Leo left the radio on: Hester Cheetah.
Greased Lightning.
“Ooh, baby, do you know what that’s worth ? Ooh, Devin is a chase on turf.”
TOPIC 3: WAS THERE ANYTHING YOU DIDN’T LIKE ABOUT THE MONDAY NIGHT GAME?
Tommie Harris didn’t play in it. Huge loss. Absolutely huge.
I think Tony Kornheiser should have his makeup applied by anyone other than a mortician.
I was born to be in the booth!
Yeah–it was on Monday night.
Not enough Rex Grossman TD replays. You never know, I may need it to last me a few weeks.
TOPIC 4: WHAT SHOULD THE NBA DO WITH THE LEFTOVER NEW BALLS?
Donate them to charity. I’m sure the Knicks could use them.
Put a couple on Paris Hilton’s feet and wait for the orders to come pouring in.
Seat fillers. You’ll need a whole bunch, though, to replace Leo.
Give the balls to needy children.
Dodgeballs. Yes, they would sting you, and no, I don’t care.
TOPIC 5: WHAT’S THE FUNNIEST NAME IN SPORTS?
Coxswain.
There’s an Eastern Illinois player named Lucious … let’s just say it rhymes with Gary Busey.
I’ve always found Leo Ebersole to be amusing. Not the person, just the name.
I’ve always been a big Stromile Swift fan.
If I had a secret identity, it would be British soccer player Toby Oshitola.
