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Astros Announcer's Dad Gets His Moves From Joe Namath
Astros Announcer's Dad Gets His Moves From Joe Namath
There are acceptable ways of ending an interview. A handshake is the customary move, but even a simple nod and thank you can suffice. Asking for a kiss on the lips, however, probably isn't the best move (as Joe Namath demonstrated in 2003). Well that's the exact move that Herb Deshaies, father ...
Today's Moment of Zen: Joe Namath, eat your heart out
Today's Moment of Zen: Joe Namath, eat your heart out
outsidetheboxscore.blogspot.com — In Today's Moment of Zen, remember that time Joe Namath asked Suzy Kolber for a kiss on... the lips . Well, she declined and possibly created with that moment "Kissing Suzy Kolber." Well, father of the Houston Astros announcer Jim Deshales, Herb decided to pull the same stunt with an ... (more) Today's Moment of Zen: Joe Namath, eat your heart out
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‘I WANNA KISS YOU’ SPRING TRAINING STYLE
With Leather - Sports news and gossip, panda sex, and the occasional Toonces the driving cat Photoshop — ... Awful Announcing found this clip of Herb Deshaies, father of Astros’ announcer Jim Deshaies, putting the moves on a currently-unnamed sideline reporter. It’s not very often that mere mortals succeed where Joe Namath fails. And I don’t know if it’s because of her nervousness from being on-air or the allure of that bright bucket hat, but she just goes with it. And his son Jim calls him a masher, instead of saying, “If you did more of that at home then you and Mom might still be together.” I think that shows just how much little Jimmy’s ...

Astros’ Announcer’s Dad ‘Pulls a Namath’
MOUTHPIECE Blog // A Chicago-Addled Sports Blog — ... that would argue for “getting Suzied.” Anyway, that’s what happens when an MLB Network sideline Suzy decides to chat it up with Herb Deshaies, father of Astros announcer Jim Deshaies during a Spring Training game today. Via AA, naturally: ...

Astros Announcer Is Gonna Regret Inviting His Dad to Spring Training
The Sporting Blog — ... Urban Dictionary, your thoughts: A man who attempts to force his unwelcome attentions on a woman. A woman is approached and touched by a man in an inappropriate way. She could respond by hitting him with her purse and yelling "Masher!" That sounds about right. Although UD also says “Masher” can mean a woman who cross-dresses as a man, so now I really don’t know what to think. (H/T: Awful Announcing)

I Wanna Kiss You
The Slanch Report — ... From Awful Announcing comes this clip from today’s action between the anemic Houston Astros and the Mets where the Astros’ broadcaster Jim Deshaies’ father is being interviewed. So, here is Herb Deshaies doing his best Joe Namath impression when, after finishing the interview he goes in for a kiss. Fortunately the reporter took it in stride, sorta, and then the younger Deshaies laughed it off, calling his dad a “masher,” whatever that is. ...

DeShaies’ Dad Sneaks On-Air Smooch w/Reporter
SPORTSbyBROOKS — ... AWFUL ANNOUNCING pitches up the story from Tuesday afternoon’s spring training game between the Houston Astros & New York Mets. DeShaies was doing color commentary for the Astros when an FSN reporter chatted it up with Jim’s dad, Herb . But when the interview was done, Herbie wasn’t going to be satisfied with just a cordial goodbye. Video of Herb getting hot ‘n’ heavy after the jump. You go, Herb! See, ...

Astros' Announcer's Dad Kisses MLB Network Sideline Reporter
FanIQ Blog — ... Via Awful Announcing

The Glory Lines 3/25/2009
No Guts, No Glory — It's time for the daily linkage. You know the drill, here's some stories from around the 'net that we like and you SHOULD too! Astros Announcer's Dad Gets His Moves From Joe Namath (Awful Announcing) Self Love (More Hardball) Alfonso Soriano has a Big Ass Car Stereo (Home Run Derby) Ten Golf Hazards to Look Out for Other than Grenades (Gunaxin) Brazilian Soccer Player Jairo Forced To Wear A Pink Dress (Total Pro Sports) Hold Your Horses, Curt (Rumors and Rants) ...

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SI.com - Extra Mustard — ... Another Namath-Kolber Incident And this guy didn't even seem drunk. Jell-O Wrestling On ...

Today's Moment of Zen: Joe Namath, eat your heart out
Outside the Boxscore — In Today's Moment of Zen, remember that time Joe Namath asked Suzy Kolber for a kiss on the lips. Well, she declined and possibly created with that moment "Kissing Suzy Kolber." Well, father of the Houston Astros announcer Jim Deshales, Herb decided to pull the same stunt with an attractive female reporter. Herb actually got the kiss. Good for Herb, I guess he still has it. (Courtesy of Awful Announcing) ...

Unlike Joe Namath, Herb Deshaies Knows How To Close [Media Meltdowns]
Deadspin — ... The father of Astros' announcer Jim Deshaies shows everyone how to appropriately ask the young woman interviewing you for a kiss. [Awful Announcing] ...

Astros’ Announcer Jim Deshaies Father Kisses Sideline Reporter
Total Pro Sports — ... Total Pro Sports - A drunk Joe Namath couldn't finish the kiss with Suzy Kolber on live television a couple years back.  But Astros' Announcer Jim Deshaies Father Herb Deshaies had no problem sealing the deal with the young announcer after he was interviewed.  He gave her a kiss and she seemed to enjoyed it!! ...

Herb Deshaies Just Wants To Kiss You: Video
Sports Rubbish — ... Astros Announcer’s Dad Gets His Moves From Joe Namath [Awful Announcing]Other Articles You Might Enjoy: ...

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