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Mike Francesa says he still has passion for the job
Mike Francesa says he still has passion for the job
It is a challenge for many middle-aged people in sports media - myself included - to sustain the same level of enthusiasm and interest in day-to-day debates and developments as they did earlier in life. Mike Francesa and Chris Russo have been accused of falling into that trap by some ...
Kornheiser stuck on No. 4
Kornheiser stuck on No. 4
jsonline.com — With the Packers playing the New Orleans Saints in Week 12 on "Monday Night Football," the topic... of Brett Favre's departure was still on Tony Kornheiser's mind. (more) Kornheiser stuck on No. 4
Francesa still hunting for a second voice -
newsday.com — Mike Francesa initially set Sept. 5 as his goal to unveil a new-look afternoon show on WFAN,... complete with other voices, if not an official "partner" to replace Chris Russo. What happened? "I'm still hunting and pecking and looking, and yes, yes, keep ... (more) Francesa still hunting for a second voice -
FAVRE MUM ON 2009 PLANS
nypost.com — If you thought the afterglow of Thursday's 34-31 overtime victory over the Patriots might cause Brett Favre... to start dreaming about playing again next year, think again. "I haven't even thought about it," Favre said when the prospect of playing in... (more) FAVRE MUM ON 2009 PLANS
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Fang's Bites — ... to embrace new technology. You want more Mike Francesa interview links? Sure, why not. Mike tells Neil that he still has enormous passion for his job. Late in the Francesa interview, WFAN operations manager Mark Chernoff joined in and he tells Neil that ...

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