Covino & Rich - "I'm 58!" & Parsons/Dart Debates

Summary

The Dan Patrick Show (Covino & Rich) Summary

Episode: "I'm 58!" & Parsons/Dart Debates
Date: September 24, 2025

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Overview

On this lively episode, Steve Covino and Rich Davis dive humorously and insightfully into sports and pop culture headlines, centering on three major topics:

1. The 18th anniversary and recent firing of coach Mike Gundy
2. The debate over whether Micah Parsons should get a video tribute as he returns to Dallas
3. The dawn of automated strike-calling ('Robot Era') in Major League Baseball
   Lighthearted banter, memorable quotes, and debate dominate, with plenty of fan engagement and running jokes about age, hairlines, and sports nostalgia.

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Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Mike Gundy's “I'm 40!” Quote and Subsequent Firing

Timestamps: 05:02–07:35, recurring

• The hosts reflect on the legendary 2007 Mike Gundy “I'm a man, I'm 40!” press conference outburst, noting its 18th anniversary and the irony of Gundy being fired, now 58, essentially on the date of his famous quote.
• Covino and Rich get tongue-in-cheek about hairlines, comparing Gundy’s “quafftastic” hair to Van Gundy’s baldness.
• They discuss how quotes like Gundy's have become sports folklore, listing other classics:
  • Allen Iverson: “We're talkin' about practice”
  • Bart Scott: “Can't wait”
  • Jim Mora: “Playoffs?”
  • Dennis Green: “They are who we thought they were”
• Quote (Steve Covino, 05:59):
  “Yesterday was the anniversary of that legendary quote, right? And then he goes and gets fired on his day off...Now he has to rearrange it and say, ‘I'm unemployed. I'm 58.’”

Memorable moment:

• Playful debate about memes commemorating "old" pop culture moments (“Can you believe it’s been 20 years since The 40-Year-Old Virgin?”), pondering aging, nostalgia, and how sports personalities stay relevant (07:35).

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2. Should Micah Parsons Get a Dallas Tribute Montage?

Timestamps: 12:42–24:13, 48:00–49:45

• With Parsons’ return to Dallas as a Packer, Covino and Rich launch into a spirited debate on the modern trend of teams producing video tributes/montages for returning players.
• Arguments:
  • Against immediate tribute: Too soon after acrimonious departure; Parsons badmouthed Jerry Jones, forcing his exit; only four seasons with the Cowboys; didn’t win major championships.
  • For tribute: Parsons was a dominant force, sold tons of jerseys, a clear fan favorite—maybe the tribute should be "for the fans, not ownership" (Jenny Green, 18:24).
• The guys lampoon overdone farewells, comparing the montage trend to “everyone wanting a farewell tour now.” Covino argues for minimum requirements: minimum five years’ service, championships, lifelong connection.

Notable Quotes:

• Rich Davis (14:05):
  “When enough time passes, you could look back...we just weren’t meant for each other...But you know what? We have great memories.”
• Steve Covino (18:38):
  “Does Jerry Jones put his ego aside and say for the fans he's worthy of a montage? That’s the question.”
• Jenny Green (19:34):
  “When the Cowboys fans reacted though, were they mad at Jerry or were they mad at Parsons?”

Consensus:

• Most agree it’s “too soon,” especially given the bitter recent history. More time must pass (the “body isn’t even cold yet” jokes) or Parsons must achieve more to merit a real tribute.

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3. The “Robot Era” in Major League Baseball

Timestamps: 29:51–36:40

• Covino and Rich review MLB’s official approval of the Automated Ball-Strike (ABS) Challenge system, set for league-wide deployment in 2026.
  • Each team gets two ball/strike challenges per game; calls must be immediate and can only be made by pitcher, catcher, or batter.
  • Most on the panel (and guest Dan Beyer) say this is a great move for accuracy and pacing, but like the ADDED “human layer” of umpires—total automation might be too big a leap right now.
• Fun sidebar on how to "brand" the robot umpire decision: could MLB use a mascot, a cartoon judge, or different visual cues for judgments at each ballpark.
• Quote (Steve Covino, 31:08):
  “What is really cool...it's very interactive...You get to be part of the process at the game and on TV, because you're seeing it. They gotta get it right.”
• Panel jokes about the evolution of automation: “It always starts with a pinky...you don’t go for it all at once” (Rich Davis, 36:40).

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4. NFL Headlines, Rookie QB Debates, and Fan Reactions

Timestamps: 09:01–12:42, 38:38–50:23

• Monday Night Football recap: Baltimore Ravens’ loss, Derrick Henry’s fumbles, and overall team woes. Consensus: the Ravens are too good to panic at 1-2—“they’ll be just fine” (Rich Davis, 11:41).
• Giants QB drama: Jackson Dart replaces Russell Wilson as starter; debate over when and how soon to throw rookie QBs into the fire, with sympathetic nods to coaches on the hot seat, especially Brian Daboll.
• Host suggests fan reactions and “public pressure” often force coaching hands before it’s wise for player development.
• Quote (Rich Davis, 41:07):
  “They gotta try something. While it might be too soon, Brian Dable's like, yeah, too soon for Jackson Dart. But if I don't do something soon, it's not even gonna matter—because I won't be here.”

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Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• Mike Gundy Section:
  • “Come after me. I'm unemployed. I’m 58.” (Steve Covino, paraphrasing/updating Gundy, 05:59)
• Tributes/Montage Debate:
  • “It's like your girlfriend dumped you for the mailman and then you're bro-hugging the mailman like, hey, man, all good.” (Rich Davis, 17:21)
  • “I think we’re montage crazy. Not everyone is worthy. You need to check off all the boxes AND you can’t burn the bridge...and expect the montage.” (Steve Covino, 48:00)
• Robot Umpires:
  • “Innovate or die. This is the next step into getting it right and helping the game move along.” (Steve Covino, 31:52)
• On Time and Age:
  • “I was like a 20-something-year-old punk when he said that. And I remember thinking, man, he's old. Remember when you were 20-something and you thought 40-something was old?” (Rich Davis, 05:48)

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Timestamps for Key Segments

• 05:02–07:35: Mike Gundy’s viral quote, firing, and sports quote nostalgia
• 12:42–24:13: Should Micah Parsons get a highlight montage in Dallas?
• 29:51–36:40: MLB's "Robot Era"—automated ball/strike challenges
• 38:38–41:28: NFL QB shake-ups, Giants and Jackson Dart, coaching under pressure

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Tone and Style

• Casual, snappy, and irreverent banter; mix of sports insight, sarcasm, and pop culture references.
• Listener engagement: encourages calls, debates, and social media participation.
• Occasional playful arguments among hosts and with producer/Jenny Green.
• Frequent self-deprecating humor about age, hairlines, and bitterness over team trades.

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Summary for Non-Listeners

If you missed it: Covino & Rich mix sharp sports talk with laughs, digging into why some coaches and athletes get cult-hero status, pondering the etiquette of sports sendoffs (how soon is too soon for tributes?), and welcoming baseball's baby steps into robot officiating—all while running jokes about getting older, holding grudges over team trades, and which famous hairlines will stand the test of time. Perfect for fans who like their sports with a dose of comedy and authentic, kitchen-table debate.

Transcript

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[Steve Covino]

Hey, thanks for listening to the Covino Enrich podcast.

[Rich Davis]

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[Steve Covino]

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[Rich Davis]

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[Steve Covino]

Yeah, maybe he don't know what he's doing. I saw what he was saying yesterday. I'm just kidding. Oh, what's up, buddy?

[Rich Davis]

Yes. Yes.

[Steve Covino]

It's an exciting day.

[Rich Davis]

Yeah, man. Jimmy Kimmel's back.

[Steve Covino]

Yeah, I'm just kidding.

[Rich Davis]

I'm kidding again. I'm just kidding. I joke.

[Steve Covino]

I just kidding. Cavino and Rich on a taco Tuesday. Steve Cavino, Rich Davis. Hope you had a lion sort of Monday night, not a Mike Gundy sort of day. Yeah, yeah. No, we got prizes to give away. Showtime, homes. Trivia. And we be rocking out. Let's go.

[Rich Davis]

Come on.

[Guest or Producer (possibly Jenny Green)]

We are happy for Guillermo, though.

[Rich Davis]

You know what? I do like Guillermo. We hung out with him at the Super Bowl. We were on the same flight. So he's employed again. You hung out with him at an airport, right? Yeah, we were like best little bros. Yeah, he's a likable guy. I was hanging with him. Someone said, hey, Camino and Rich. I go, no, this is Guillermo. We're going to get to a bunch today. A lot of NFL baseball. Six games left. I got like the nervous farts about the Mets. Sorry, Cavino.

[Steve Covino]

Sure it's not that weak ass El Pollo Loco taco you were eating.

[Rich Davis]

It's a damn good taco. But I do want to point out one thing. To start the show when the recently fired Mike Gundy gave us one of the best quotes in sports history, come after me. I'm A man I'm 40, by the way.

[Steve Covino]

That was 18 years ago this week. 18 years ago yesterday. Which means he's 58 right now.

[Rich Davis]

Good match, Steve.

[Steve Covino]

Killer quaff from outer space. Have you seen the quaff on this guy?

[Rich Davis]

I mean, his hair is unreal.

[Steve Covino]

Paused the TV last night. I'm looking there, I'm like, is that Mike Gundy? I put my glasses on and. And there he is in all his glory with the most quafftastic pompadour I've seen in years.

[Rich Davis]

Let me just say this. From the age of 40 to 58. Is that what's going to happen to my hair?

[Steve Covino]

His hair hasn't aged.

[Rich Davis]

Geez. Because I was going to say I was like a 20 something year old punk when he said that. And I remember thinking like, man, he's old. Remember when you were 20 something and you thought 40 something was old? Yeah, but you want to take my old self in the nuts?

[Steve Covino]

Yesterday was the anniversary of that legendary quote, right? And then he goes and gets fired on his day off. I mean, on the anniversary, pretty much the anniversary pretty much of that legendary quote. And now he has to rearrange it and say, I'm unemployed. I'm 58.

[Rich Davis]

How the hell you gonna get fired.

[Steve Covino]

On your day off? I'm jobless.

[Rich Davis]

I'm 58. I think, sad.

[Guest or Producer (possibly Jenny Green)]

Come after me, I'll be at Express Pros.

[Rich Davis]

Yeah. Trying to find a gig.

[Steve Covino]

And by the way, I'm not trying to have fun at his expense. I'm just saying how ironic that the anniversary was yesterday. And then I see him on TV looking quaff tastic. And now we find out today he's fired because of fan outrage. Really?

[Rich Davis]

I mean, he's not delivering.

[Steve Covino]

But then again, 21 seasons Oklahoma State. Then it was fire Gundy. And after a big loss to Tulsa and I think he retires. 170 and 90, let me tell you, 120 and 90. I should read my own handwriting.

[Rich Davis]

Quite a run. And I'm sure he's made quite a quite a bit of money. And I just realized that if, I guess if you add a van to the Gundy, you take away the hair.

[Steve Covino]

Yes. Van Gundy means no hair.

[Rich Davis]

Gundy means great hair.

[Steve Covino]

Van Gundy in German means comb over.

[Rich Davis]

Yeah, Van Gundy. Van Gundy means no hair. Gundy means gray hair.

[Steve Covino]

And Gundy, yeah, man, he looks like Frankie Carbone.

[Rich Davis]

Well, before, before we kick it to some NFL and some baseball wild card races, I do want to say, hey, no one likes to see someone get Fired. But the guy's got a great head of hair and he has a great resume.

[Steve Covino]

I just find it ironic that on the anniversary of that famous quote, a day later, he gets fired.

[Rich Davis]

I did want to point out how time is flying. We hate those memes. Like, can you believe it's as far away from 19, whatever it is from the future? And I hate those memes. But we are celebrating the 20th anniversary this year of 40 year old virgin. So when Steve Carell was the 40 year old virgin. That was 20 years ago. Isn't that wild to think?

[Steve Covino]

No.

[Rich Davis]

Hey, Rich, Time is a flying.

[Steve Covino]

The legendary. As J. Stu always says, time's flying, man.

[Rich Davis]

God, he hates when people.

[Steve Covino]

Time's flying. I just kind of feel bad for the guy, though. I do. Yeah, I do. And I will say this.

[Rich Davis]

People get fired.

[Steve Covino]

I will say this.

[Rich Davis]

Let go.

[Steve Covino]

He left his. He left his mark in sports quotable history. I think it's a top five quote. I think practice. Practice. I think that's one we talking about practice.

[Rich Davis]

I'll give you another one.

[Steve Covino]

Can't wait. Can't wait.

[Rich Davis]

Bart Scott.

[Steve Covino]

I think I'm a man. I'm 40s right after. I'm not saying top three.

[Guest or Producer (possibly Jenny Green)]

I think Jenny. I think Jenny Green.

[Rich Davis]

They are who we thought they were. There's some good ones. We don't need to. They are who we thought they were. Look at this. I was Sam off the hook. I was Sam on the buttons. I will say it's a great conversation. We've had it before. We don't need to harp on it. But hey, Mike Gundy. Good luck, my friend.

[Steve Covino]

Good luck, dude. But I mean, he could always be like a model for like Vidal Sassoon.

[Rich Davis]

Like a Vidal Sassoon?

[Steve Covino]

No, like a haircut model. Like, I want that one. Like, he's on the chart. You know when you go to barbers, like, yeah, can I have that one?

[Guest or Producer (possibly Jenny Green)]

Yeah, that's where Lamar Jackson got that.

[Rich Davis]

I want that. Wait, is that the soul glow do from the barbershop and coming to America. All right, so I want to talk Micah Parsons. Let's. Let's first say that last night, Sunday night Football. Not to brush over it. A great battle. Did I say Sunday? Monday Night Football. Now, their defense has some issues.

[Steve Covino]

Who, the Ravens.

[Rich Davis]

But it's safe.

[Guest or Producer (possibly Jenny Green)]

They can't stop the run.

[Rich Davis]

But it's safe to say, though, that they're one of the better one and two teams. You look at their schedule, they may not lose for a while.

[Steve Covino]

I agree with you as far as offensive star Power. But if Derrick Henry can't hold onto the ball, then you could throw that out the window.

[Rich Davis]

To get beat, they're going to have to play a team that could also put up 30, 40 plus points because I feel like that offense will put up 30 plus consistently. I think if you're going to beat the Ravens, you just got to have an offense that has firepower and moves the ball and you got to own time of possession, keep the ball out of their hands. But I think the Ravens are going to be just fine. 1 and 2. It's like the 1 and 2 Broncos better than 1 and 2. Well, we'll see a couple of teams turn around.

[Steve Covino]

Think their schedules that easy, though you went over it earlier today. We have a Patreon, by the way. So Rich and I start fighting bright and early in the morning. Look up Covino and Rich, you'll find it. And you went over their schedule if you want. It's not a cakewalk by any means.

[Rich Davis]

You want uncensored. Cavino, enrich off the walls. But yeah, real quick, do you want to schedule watch just for a second.

[Steve Covino]

Because you're saying, hey, they're a good one and two, but they are playing from behind. They are showing issues with defense and holding onto the ball and their schedule is not that easy. So you can't, you can't say it's going to be an easy road for the Ravens.

[Rich Davis]

Well, no. Let's take a look. Sam. Schedule watching.

[Steve Covino]

The Rich loves to look at the schedule.

[Rich Davis]

Game, schedule watching. Yeah, they play the Chiefs. I think they beat the Chiefs. It's in Kansas City. They're only favored by two and a half. And that's a big game this coming Sunday. That's your primo game looking, you know.

[Guest or Producer (possibly Jenny Green)]

Six days out that defense is not going to beat the Chiefs.

[Rich Davis]

You don't think. You think, okay.

[Steve Covino]

All right.

[Rich Davis]

So that's a doozy. One of those teams is going to be one in three, which is wildly bizarre to think that the Chiefs or the Ravens will be 1 and 3. Then after that, the Texans, who are owing 3, not the Texans of the last couple of years. Then they play the Rams, who are pretty tough. That's going to be a good one. The Bears, who by then maybe Ben Johnson and Caleb Williams have it together even more so. And then they play the Dolphins, the Vikings, Browns, jets, they have a couple games in there. They win easy. But I think the Ravens are just fine. No one wants to start one and two, but I think they should be all good.

[Steve Covino]

But lions looking strong 38, 30. Like even with a bad performance, the Ravens were still in the game. I'll give you that much. I'll give you that bit. 38, 30. But they'll get it together. You would think, right? Derrick Henry really has to hold onto the ball. What can I say about that? He just really needs to not fumble. And they'd be in a better place.

[Rich Davis]

As the headlines say. You know, Baltimore blunder I'm seeing on FS1. Nick Wright was talking about it. ESPN's talking about it. Is it time to panic for the Ravens? I don't, I don't think yet. There's a long schedule ahead and they have.

[Steve Covino]

It's a issue.

[Rich Davis]

Yeah.

[Steve Covino]

Hold on to the ball because even with weak ass defense, they would have been in the game.

[Rich Davis]

Yeah, no diggity. No doubt.

[Guest or Producer (possibly Jenny Green)]

How about his reaction where you like floppy back onto the.

[Steve Covino]

Fell onto the bench. Bench.

[Guest or Producer (possibly Jenny Green)]

Like throwing a tantrum. That's what my two year old looks like when he gets in trouble.

[Rich Davis]

Was that intentional or is that like the jog off? Danny, you know when you trip, you know when you trip and you start jogging to make it look like the trip didn't happen. Did he, did he stumble and then say I'm going to dramatically roll?

[Guest or Producer (possibly Jenny Green)]

No, I don't think it was a stumble. It was more like his body was just having a reaction.

[Steve Covino]

It wasn't a stumble. It was more like a fumble.

[Guest or Producer (possibly Jenny Green)]

Yeah.

[Steve Covino]

Yeah. So we hope you enjoyed your Monday night foosball. Congrats on a big win to the Lions. Two and one now. But in the other football news of the day, Micah Parsons. Is it Parsons or parcels?

[Rich Davis]

Yeah. Yesterday you were mixing this pars.

[Steve Covino]

Parsons.

[Ryan Seacrest]

Michael Parsons.

[Steve Covino]

Michael Parsons. Michael Parsons in the news because. Well, he's heading back to Dallas.

[Rich Davis]

Now. This is wild. Just as the schedule gods have probably high fived each other. Sunday Night Football week four of the NFL takes us to Dallas, Texas for Packers, Cowboys and of course, Sunday night primetime game of the week, the most viewed game on the NFL schedule every week. Sunday night is where it's at. Two turntables and a microphone and Sunday night Football where it's at. And this talk of should Micah Parsons get a video tribute in Dallas? And Jerry Jones has already said like not going to happen. Not today. No, this will, this will not go down.

[Steve Covino]

It's a lot of extra work for the media guy too. For four seasons with the Cowboys. Does it matter how the time was spent? Like he was a dominant force with the Cowboys. Fans loved him. Are you doing it for the fans? You know, there's so many ways to look at this.

[Rich Davis]

Let me explain. I'll give you a great.

[Steve Covino]

Remember how he badmouthed Jerry Jones?

[Rich Davis]

Let me give you.

[Steve Covino]

That's a big part of it.

[Rich Davis]

A great analogy. When you date someone, okay, when enough time passes, you could look back and be like, you know what? We just weren't meant for each other. She's a great woman. I think I'm a pretty good guy. We were just not meant to be married. It just. It is what it is. But you know what? We have great memories.

[Steve Covino]

Mattied.

[Rich Davis]

Good times. Fantastic. Or when a player leaves a team via a trade. Or, hey, listen, we're rebuilding. We got to unload our stars. And free agency. Or the trade deadline recently, you know, the Mets. What was the big. What was the big rah, rah, 20, 24 Mets thing? Remember? Oh, my God. Julio Iglesias. It's Jose Iglesias.

[Steve Covino]

I was gonna say Julio.

[Rich Davis]

I love to say Julio. Jose Iglesia with. Oh, my God, that whole rage. He came back to Citi Field. He was only in the bets for a year, but his vibe was awesome. He didn't burn the Mets, so they did a little. Oh, my God, hey, thanks for last year. Thumbs up, little montage on the screen.

[Steve Covino]

Yeah, he did nothing wrong. He brought a lot. He had a nice run. He was a fan favorite. I think that matters. How did you exit.

[Rich Davis]

It all matters.

[Steve Covino]

I think it matters. Did you start your career there? Like, are you a lifelong kind of guy? I think that helps in the argument. Like the Glaber of love. Glaber Torres just came back to Yankee Stadium as a Tiger and he got his ovation and everything else again. A guy that started his early rookie career with the farm system and the New York Yankees.

[Rich Davis]

So who recently came back to the Dodgers and they threw a Dodgers hat on him and started hugging him. World Series champion last year.

[Steve Covino]

But we are a little.

[Rich Davis]

I know, I know, I'm a scam.

[Steve Covino]

But a guy that won.

[Rich Davis]

I know I'm putting you on the spot, Danny, but it was someone's matter, too. Someone that got their ring. Could it be on the Reds, maybe? Someone came back to Dodger Stadium and they threw a dollar.

[Steve Covino]

Maybe.

[Rich Davis]

No, no, no. They threw a hat on him and Jock Peterson. No, it wasn't Jock.

[Guest or Producer (possibly Jenny Green)]

No. It was to give him his World Series.

[Rich Davis]

Yeah, I would have noticed that tub of goo.

[Guest or Producer (possibly Jenny Green)]

Gavin Lux.

[Rich Davis]

Yeah, it was Gavin Lux. Gavin Lux came back, they threw a Dodgers hat on him for like 20 seconds. He reluctantly was like, yeah, fans were no one wanted to see Gavin Lux.

[Steve Covino]

That's another reason to celebrate. He had a championship run. He was part of that team. You know, all these things are factors, but does everyone get a montage? I feel we're montage crazy enough time.

[Rich Davis]

Enough time had passed where the Mets felt it was okay to give Jacob deGrom a little video montage a couple weeks ago.

[Guest or Producer (possibly Jenny Green)]

But you see this in the NBA all the time, bro.

[Rich Davis]

You do. But let me tell you, what do they say? The pain hasn't dried. What is the saying? The blood has. Whatever it is, ink.

[Steve Covino]

Something about the ink.

[Rich Davis]

The ink, the ink. Fool me once Jerry Jones, we're talking like weeks ago, this guy told Jerry Jones to kiss his ass essentially and force this. And Jerry Jones is not pleased with Michael Parsons, as he liked to call him. So if you think Jerry Jones should give this guy a tribute, he should tell Micah Parsons to. I can't even say what I think.

[Guest or Producer (possibly Jenny Green)]

Micah should tell him that too. He didn't want to work with Micah's agent.

[Steve Covino]

Go kick rocks.

[Rich Davis]

Go pounce.

[Guest or Producer (possibly Jenny Green)]

They're both in. You know, they both have fault in this.

[Rich Davis]

But you think?

[Steve Covino]

I agree, it's one of those too soon sort of thing.

[Rich Davis]

If this happened a year from now, without a doubt. But it would be like your girlfriend dumped you for the mailman and then your bro hugging the mailman like, hey, man, all good.

[Guest or Producer (possibly Jenny Green)]

I almost feel though, like rich in sports. This has become. As soon as they come back for the first time, we acknowledge them a year out. It's too far removed.

[Rich Davis]

It's.

[Steve Covino]

Yeah, this is too fat, too much, too soon.

[Rich Davis]

And also, what did you win over the last couple of years?

[Steve Covino]

And by the way, it's four years, like worthy. I get. He's a star player.

[Guest or Producer (possibly Jenny Green)]

No, they drafted him.

[Steve Covino]

But to me that's like, I feel like you got to have a standard or else again, are you giving the media guy a bonus?

[Rich Davis]

You know, four years?

[Steve Covino]

Because I think like, it has to be, you won with the team or there's a five year. I think there's like, hey, did he play more than five years?

[Rich Davis]

Did he win? You know what? It's like, we work at Sirius XM and iHeart.

[Steve Covino]

Not everyone is worthy of a montage.

[Rich Davis]

Occasionally I'll get an email at iheart or Fox Sports or Sirius xm and it's like, this is like my farewell letter. And someone writes some long ass letter, like their farewell, and they're like, I worked in the marketing team for the last two years. And I'm like, no, One knows you. You don't deserve a farewell letter. No.

[Guest or Producer (possibly Jenny Green)]

Okay, but let me ask you about the.

[Rich Davis]

I agree.

[Steve Covino]

You have to work there for a few more years than that.

[Guest or Producer (possibly Jenny Green)]

What about the impact with that fan base, though? For Dallas? How many jerseys did they sell for Micah Parsons? That's pretty much all you saw at Dallas home games. He was a fan favorite.

[Steve Covino]

Does a Jerry Jones put his ego aside and say for the fans he's worthy of a montage? That's the question. What we're getting at right now.

[Rich Davis]

So we'd love to hear from you.

[Steve Covino]

99 on Fox. I say no. I think they're has to be solid, valid reasons. Like I said, five or more years, you won with that team. You had to be a star player. Like, yeah, he fits some of the criteria, but I don't feel like he checks all the boxes for a mandatory montage to Dallas with the Packers.

[Rich Davis]

Now, can I tell you, it fits the criteria of, but not all of it. If Kavino and Rich agree, and I was Sam on top of that.

[Steve Covino]

Yeah, Iowa, Sam's dice.

[Guest or Producer (possibly Jenny Green)]

I think he cancels it out.

[Rich Davis]

I think it's. It's. I listen. I think Micah Parsons is a star. I think even if this was in again, week 16 or 18, we're talking weeks ago again. This is like you found your wife sleeping with your best bud or something. And then you're like, hey, honey, happy anniversary. Like, you know, it's.

[Guest or Producer (possibly Jenny Green)]

When the Cowboys fans reacted, though, were they mad at Jerry or were they mad at Parsons?

[Steve Covino]

Oh, the paint's not even dry yet.

[Rich Davis]

Is that the phrase I said? I think I said, is that it? That I. Yankee fans were burnt about Soto, right?

[Steve Covino]

Body's not even cold yet.

[Rich Davis]

The body's not cold yet. The body's still warm. That's what it is. The body's not cold yet. Covino, I think you're weird. Dingbats. Covino, I feel like you're sort of on the brink of not hating Juan Soto the way you did because time has passed enough. You had a full season where you're like, yeah, I don't like him. But you, in the beginning of the year, you were like, f Juan Soto for leaving the Yankees.

[Steve Covino]

Honestly, if you want an honest answer, I'm realizing after the heartbreak, much like any heartbreak in life, after the loss, I'm like, we're better off. I'm better off. And that's the truth. Because without Juan Soto, we were able to get freed. Able to get.

[Rich Davis]

Yes, it was. It all worked out. But in the beginning you were very mad.

[Steve Covino]

Yeah. Bellinger, like, there's a lot of key players that we wouldn't have had if it wasn't. I think we got four key players.

[Rich Davis]

And you know what?

[Steve Covino]

In place of solo, I'll take that any day.

[Rich Davis]

And while the Mets, in retrospect, and while the Mets are fighting for their life, Juan Soto had one of his best years in year one as a Met. So it's like a win for everyone, sort of. But in the beginning, that would be like if the Mets play the Yankees in the first week or so of the season and the Yankees gave him a tribute. No way.

[Steve Covino]

The wound is still fresh. Rich.

[Guest or Producer (possibly Jenny Green)]

But if you wait a whole year.

[Steve Covino]

Rich.

[Rich Davis]

Oh, these are rich.

[Guest or Producer (possibly Jenny Green)]

If you wait a whole year, then what's the point? Wait till he's retiring, then, you know.

[Rich Davis]

How about just never do it?

[Guest or Producer (possibly Jenny Green)]

That's what I'm saying. It seems weird after a whole season.

[Steve Covino]

I think if you burnt the bridge, you've lost your opportunity.

[Rich Davis]

But.

[Steve Covino]

And I feel like he burnt that bridge. That's another major factor to the story, the exit. We already mentioned it, but he burnt that bridge. You badmouth the owner, you leave the team.

[Guest or Producer (possibly Jenny Green)]

Jones should have paid him the prior season.

[Steve Covino]

Yeah, but that's how it's perceived, Right? So I don't care about.

[Guest or Producer (possibly Jenny Green)]

No, we've seen this. We've seen Jerry Jones do this. With how many players, though.

[Rich Davis]

That would be like nothing. Not to take it to, like, pop culture and, you know, political stuff. Jones's house. That'll be if. Like, if next week ABC is like we're throwing Jimmy Kimmel a happy birthday party or something. It's like a week ago you were at odds. Like, it just feels like the timing's off. Jerry Jones and Micah Parsons. It would feel so full gazing.

[Guest or Producer (possibly Jenny Green)]

I vote don't do it at all.

[Steve Covino]

Yeah, don't do it at all. And we got to keep things in check. It's like when people retire, everyone wants some sort of farewell tour now.

[Rich Davis]

No, you got to be of a.

[Steve Covino]

Certain level and a certain standard to garner some sort of farewell tour.

[Guest or Producer (possibly Jenny Green)]

I like how Kershaw did it.

[Steve Covino]

You got to be a Kershaw.

[Rich Davis]

You got to be a.

[Guest or Producer (possibly Jenny Green)]

He didn't do it. He announced it right before his last start at home.

[Steve Covino]

But he's worthy of it. And I was there when he actually spoke to everybody at the last. At the recent home game. You know, you got to be of a certain caliber of a player. And I'm not saying Michael Parsons isn't that guy, but he's he's left on bad terms at this current point.

[Rich Davis]

Could I tell you, it's, I don't want to be the, I don't want to sound grumpy or like the grumpy old guy because I do like celebration. I'm the guy. I like gender reveals and parties and get togethers. I find there if there's a reason to celebrate, celebrate. I'm not a grumpy guy just to set the record trade. I'm, I'm, I'm actually like, hey, bring on the fun. But I think we went from lifers getting these tributes to like, like regular players. Like When Ken Griffey Jr. Returned to Seattle, he gave him a tribute right when, I don't know, like a Justin Turner return somewhere, like to the dot, you know, like there's certain players that when they return to a team, you're like, yeah, you were cool. And a fan favorite for a couple of like, should Michael Conforto get a, you know, a little montage when he comes back to the Mets? Not Justin Turner like Chris Taylor coming.

[Steve Covino]

Back to the Visit.

[Rich Davis]

And like Chris Taylor, you won a World Series. He won two maybe, which is one.

[Steve Covino]

But I'm saying no. Rich is saying no.

[Rich Davis]

Does Caruso get a tribute from the Lakers? Like, you know what I'm saying?

[Steve Covino]

I'm saying no. Danny G was on the fence, but I think he's saying no. What do you say? Fox Sports Radio Nation does Parsons get a montage at his return September 28, Sunday night against the Cowboys? What do you think? We'll take your phone calls and feedback. Plus, oh, Tom Brady's in the news, Mike Gundy's in the news. We're going to talk about coworkers and colleagues, baseball rules and Showtime Mahomes trivia, man. We're giving away prizes on this action packed taco Tuesday.

[Rich Davis]

So your thoughts on Micah Parsons the tribute, which by the way is a great song by Tenacious dude, that's one of my favorites. It's not just a tribute. So we'll talk Michael Parsons, we'll talk NFL baseball, all that coming up. Having a lot of fun. Kavino Enrich on Fox Sports Radio.

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[Steve Covino]

It just so happened to be the best song in the world. It was the best song in the world. It's easy to see 1 and 1 make 2, 2 and 1 make 3. It was destiny alright. The tribute Covino and Rich. Few reminders. Dicky Doodle Davis what up buddy? Dicky Doodle boy. Covino and Rich on FSR are broadcasting live from the FOX Sports Radio studio. If you miss any of our shows, the best of the best of the weeks. They're all there wherever you stream your podcast. Search Covino and Rich five stars. Follow rate and Review we appreciate it and we're Streaming live on YouTube. YouTube.com covinoenrichfsr Covinoenrich FSR play along. Chime in live. We appreciate it. And remember, the LG X Boom grab is the portable speaker that powers your hustle from morning coffee runs to midnight rooftop hangs. Enjoy vibrant sound with up to 20 hours of playback. And now save [e-mail] with code fall25. Bring the boom.

[Rich Davis]

Xboom I gotta get one of these xbooms for the kids. Walk up music.

[Steve Covino]

Yeah. How about Steve's walk up music? I want one too.

[Rich Davis]

You want walk up music like when you enter the bedroom or something?

[Steve Covino]

The whole world revolves around you and you're nose picking kids. How about this guy Steve? Thank you.

[Rich Davis]

Do you want a grand entrance?

[Steve Covino]

Yes. And I also want to say sorry to Mike Gundy for getting fired on the week of his anniversary.

[Rich Davis]

Sorry. He's a man. He's 58. I'm a man. I'm 58, by the way. I'm a man.

[Steve Covino]

I was trying to think of other quotable legendary quotes. I mean we forgot playoffs. Play G. Morris playoffs. I think it's right there. I think it's a top five quote playoffs.

[Rich Davis]

Those are all good ones, man. We're talking Micah Parsons, we're talking about a bunch of random stuff here on Cavino and Rich.

[Steve Covino]

But arguably after Parsons, the biggest story in the news today.

[Rich Davis]

Yeah.

[Steve Covino]

Is that starting next year. I love how I'm suppressed to hear that.

[Rich Davis]

I love how it's so immediate. I hate when People, they hate when something's like, it's a new rule, and it's starting in three years. Like, I love the immediacy of, like.

[Steve Covino]

Baseball saying with you that next year begins the Robot era. Robot era begins.

[Rich Davis]

Have you heard?

[Steve Covino]

Strike. Strike three.

[Commercial Announcer]

Era.

[Rich Davis]

Is it the robot from Rocky 4? Happy birthday, Paulie.

[Steve Covino]

No, man, it's awesome. ML Bumblebee is going to implement the automated Ball Strike challenge system in 2026 after the league's competition committee approved robot umpiring. Human umpires obviously will call every pitch, so you're still going to have a human element. So don't be crying about it. They're not taking our jobs.

[Rich Davis]

But I think there's some idiots to just read a headline, because I've already seen people saying, like, man, no more umps. It's like, no buffoons, umps.

[Steve Covino]

Teams can appeal two calls per game.

[Guest or Producer (possibly Jenny Green)]

They didn't take our advice, Rich.

[Steve Covino]

Strike three.

[Rich Davis]

Make it a third, right? If you.

[Guest or Producer (possibly Jenny Green)]

Yeah, if you get the first two right, they should have give you a third.

[Rich Davis]

But you know what, Danny G. We saw it executed in the Major League Baseball All Star Game this year.

[Guest or Producer (possibly Jenny Green)]

Yeah, it worked.

[Rich Davis]

Edwin Diaz was on the hill for the nl. He thought he caught the corner on a third strike. He did a quick tap of the hat within three seconds. Boop, boop, boop.

[Steve Covino]

Three. I think it takes strike three. Thirteen seconds is what I heard. But, I mean, it feels very quick. And what is really cool about it is that it's very interactive. During the All Star experience, we all saw, like, oh, it was a strike. Like, it goes right to the screen. You're there. You get to be part of the process at the game and on tv, because you're seeing it. You could see it. They got to get it right.

[Rich Davis]

There was plain and simple, great strategy also involved. Where do you use these challenges? If it's the first inning and there's two outs, no one on, is your guy gonna be like, no, no, no. Tap, tap, tap. Like, you might want to save this.

[Steve Covino]

It's actually the technical term is rap tap, tappy.

[Rich Davis]

Oh. If you want to do a little rap tap tappy, Rap tap, tappy, rap tap.

[Steve Covino]

You have to get a little come, come drum.

[Rich Davis]

Come on the kick drum and a rap tap, tappy. So I think this is great, and.

[Steve Covino]

You kidding me? Innovate or die. This is the next step into getting it right and helping the game move along.

[Rich Davis]

Some people, like, keeping a human layer.

[Steve Covino]

To this mike is like, forget the human layer. And maybe, you know, we're getting to that eventually. Because I'm a fan of the human layer as well.

[Rich Davis]

Big Mike, who runs this, but Mike.

[Steve Covino]

Was like, yo, man, never heard up all the way.

[Rich Davis]

Big Mike actually said self checkout everywhere. I want people to lose their jobs. I believe is a Big Mike.

[Steve Covino]

The rules are simple. ABS Challenge rules. Each team gets two challenges and can keep them if they're successful. Challenges can only be initiated by a pitcher, catcher or batter. No belly. Itchers. Rich pitchers, not belly itchers. And the request must come right after the pitch to signal a challenge to pitcher or catcher or batter. Taps his hat or helmet to the umpire. No help from the dugout. Which was weird to me because that's obvious. But with all the ways they communicate from dugout to catcher and everything else, there's no way.

[Rich Davis]

If everyone. If everyone's saying challenge right, then you're going to do it.

[Steve Covino]

How are they going to implement that rule?

[Rich Davis]

Dan Byer. I'm not a. I'm not a. You know, I'm not a man that listens to everything Rob Manfred in baseball says, but I really feel like everything from the pitch clock to the bases to the man on second and extra innings, which I thought I wouldn't like, all these things I feel like have been good for baseball. You opposed as a traditionalist or.

[DB (Sports Reporter)]

No, no, I am. I'm not opp. I do think that we are so focused on the robot aspect of it that I think we need to develop like a character, like a cartoon, like a caricature of, like, a judge who will then hand down the ruling on if it was a ball or strike, make that guy a character throughout all 30 ballparks.

[Rich Davis]

What if the local mascot appears? It could be Mr. Met or Bernie the Brewer or anyone comes out and they come out with like a green or red flag.

[DB (Sports Reporter)]

I was thinking like Judge Doubleday, you know, that that works, like, with the history. And then it's this. This animated feature. And then he comes down and he hits his gavel with a ruling and it's ball. You know, like that. All 30 stadiums, uniform. Yes. Something like that. Like, you're out. I think that that would be great. We're very focused on the robot, but I think we need to do it, like, branch out in that way.

[Steve Covino]

So one of the headlines was the robot Era begins or something like that. That's what they're calling it. And I just think that. But it proves that baseball's headed in the right direction. You get a little compromise of human element, but moving toward the future. Getting it right is the priority, anyone that doesn't like it, I think is sort of off the mark.

[Rich Davis]

I do. I agree with that. I feel like the NBA, the NFL, other organizations have for the most part, I feel like the only misstep with a rule change and we all agreed was remember the pass interference challenge? And it was just so subjective. And I think we all agreed like, all right, it was a good idea. But. But on any given play you could be like, well, did he tug his jersey like a tad? Like, we figure these things out as a collective and I think who's going to argue the game sped up? Game's exciting baseball. Attendance is up, viewership is up, it's interactive. They got young star players. Now who's going to oppose two times a game for 10 seconds? Yo, it was two and two, bottom of the sixth. Yo, that was outside challenge. Now do to cut the corner. Strike.

[Steve Covino]

Especially in, you know, a big moment. Right. You want to get it right. And Dan. Dan Beyer made me think of something else. Remember the game. Take it back on a Tuesday. Remember the game Karate Champ, the arcade game? You're thinking more like a robot version of Stop Judge. I was. Long pause. I was strike.

[Rich Davis]

Oh, sorry.

[Steve Covino]

Stop Judge Ball.

[DB (Sports Reporter)]

I think if it was just a drawn up character, you know, like he's got the long hair, maybe kind of looks like Ben Franklin a little bit.

[Steve Covino]

Oh, like that.

[DB (Sports Reporter)]

But he's the hated guy throughout all the ballparks. Or the celebrated figure.

[Guest or Producer (possibly Jenny Green)]

I'm picturing Judge Wapner.

[DB (Sports Reporter)]

That's interesting.

[Steve Covino]

Maybe like Judge Judy. Yes, there it is.

[DB (Sports Reporter)]

Get the women involved. Let's do it.

[Guest or Producer (possibly Jenny Green)]

Steve Harvey.

[Rich Davis]

I love it.

[Steve Covino]

Show me the receipts.

[Rich Davis]

Strike. Baseball taking another cool step. I think, and I know Kavino, we all sort of agree that it's a. No one's going to argue now.

[Steve Covino]

It's a no brainer.

[Rich Davis]

I will say if you told me the whole game is going to be auto robot umpire, I think I may have been like, really? That's. I like the umpire. I like having the blue back there. But I think the two challenges, pretty cool. Love it.

[Guest or Producer (possibly Jenny Green)]

What's interesting though is the comments underneath the articles today, Rich. So many fans in there saying, why not just let the ABS system do the entire game?

[Steve Covino]

Yeah, I think that's too much too soon. Even though I wouldn't really that be that opposed to it. I do like the human element still.

[Rich Davis]

You may want to get there eventually. But it's like think about, like if you want to try something kinky in the bedroom, you don't go for it right away. You work your way up.

[Steve Covino]

It always starts with a pinky, right? Yeah.

[Rich Davis]

I mean, you just want to eat. But I'm just saying you don't. Saying like you don't. You don't go for it all at once.

[Guest or Producer (possibly Jenny Green)]

Talking about adjusting your battings.

[Rich Davis]

Of course. Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah. Of course.

[Steve Covino]

What do you think I was saying?

[Rich Davis]

Oh, me, oh, boy. What do you think he said? All right, let's go to our buddy DB for an update. Db, let's see what's going on with.

[DB (Sports Reporter)]

I think each team should have a robot hitter or pitcher. So, like, if you want to throw 180, you know, to bring him in. Like you can only bring them in for one inning. Yeah, but I mean, you talk about throwing heat, you have a robot that can throw 180 like Johnny 5.

[Steve Covino]

Amazing.

[DB (Sports Reporter)]

Going to the robot or base is juiced. Bottom of the ninth, you bring your robot up, disassemble. He hits an 810 foot grand slam to win it. That would be amazing.

[Steve Covino]

It's like a baseball simulator. Do you ever play that game?

[DB (Sports Reporter)]

Yes, I loved it playing on that. Was it on the moon or outer space? Yes. The one other baseball note to pass along, guys. Red Sox moving up Garrett Crochet spot in the rotation. He's going to pitch tomorrow against Toronto. That would allow him to either pitch in a wild game, one of a wild card series, or even in relief if they need him on Sunday, depending how things shake out later this week. So Boston right now in that two spot in the wild card in the American League, but just a game up on the Astros and Guardians, who are also battling for that final playoff spot.

[Rich Davis]

Yo, imagine if the Detroit Tigers go from by far the best team in baseball to missing the postseason altogether. It would overshadow my Mets. Collapse.

[DB (Sports Reporter)]

Yes.

[Steve Covino]

Like, I hate to sound cliche, but that's why baseball's. It's a long season. You know, that's the beauty of it. But I mean, there's ups and downs.

[Rich Davis]

When you realize that the Guardians and Tigers play the next three days. Talk about anxiety and nervous stomachs in Detroit.

[DB (Sports Reporter)]

Yes.

[Rich Davis]

Oh, my God.

[DB (Sports Reporter)]

Absolutely. In other news, in college football.

[Steve Covino]

Football.

[DB (Sports Reporter)]

Oklahoma quarterback and Heisman candidate John Mateer will have surgery tomorrow on his right hand and is out indefinitely. ESPN reports that it's a broken bone in his hand. Sooner Scoop said it was a thumb injury. Regardless, Mattier is going to be out a while. He was the Heisman favorite. Michael Hawkins Jr. Will now start at quarterback for Oklahoma against Kent State on October 4th. They've got Texas and Dallas on October 11th. Mike Gundy out as the head football coach at Oklahoma State. Jackson Dart in as the quarterback of the New York Giants. He'll get the start in Week 4 against the Russell Wilson moves to the bench. Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans is going to miss about three to four weeks of action because of a strained hamstring. Commander's wide receiver Terry McLaurin getting a second opinion on a quad injury suffered in Week 3. His status for Week 4 against the Falcons is up in the air. Some sad news from the NFL. Former Bengals running back Rudy Johnson found dead at his home in Florida early Tuesday of an apparent suicide. He played collegiately at Auburn, where he was the SEC player of the year in 2000. And Johnson spent seven of his eight NFL seasons in Cincinnati. Some news from the WNBA. The New York Liberty have fired head coach Sandy Brondello after four seasons. Liberty won the WNBA title last season. Guys, back to you.

[Steve Covino]

Hey, thank you, db. That's another story we need to touch on. Rich Jackson Dart getting the start. You know, on my way here today and on my way to our Patreon today, I saw a sign. It was a bunch of protesters. We're not getting political. I'm just telling you what it said. It's Los Angeles. A lot of protesters causing traffic. It said public pressure works. Kimmel is back. You think there was a lot of public pressure for Dart and that's the reason why? Is that the main or they just have to. They have no choice?

[Rich Davis]

I think they both left it open.

[Steve Covino]

Because he didn't want to be the guy too that says no.

[Rich Davis]

My thought is this. We, we know the realistic answer for the Giants is take it east with Jackson Dart. You don't want a Daniel Jones situation where you ruin a guy and then he goes. Then he goes to be awesome somewhere else.

[Steve Covino]

You don't want to ruin his confidence, even.

[Rich Davis]

But Brian Dable's fighting for a job. And you know, Brian Dable, he left it open.

[Steve Covino]

But there is a lot of public pressure there.

[Rich Davis]

Danny, is that a fair statement that like Brian Dable. Well, while he cares about Jackson Dart, at the same time, he's like, yo, I gotta. I want to win so I have a job.

[Guest or Producer (possibly Jenny Green)]

Yeah, listen to the stat. All right. Sunday night was the seventh game. The Giants have scored fewer than 10 points since the start of last season. That's the most in the NFL and four more than any other team.

[Rich Davis]

Gee, so, yeah, like, I mean, they got to try something. While it might be too soon, Brian Dable's like, yeah, too soon for Jackson Dart. But if I don't do something soon, it's not even going to matter because I won't be here. I'll be out of a job. So it's self preservation at this point. And if throwing Jackson Dart in early is the, you know, the long shot of Dable sticking around, he has to do it.

[Steve Covino]

Well, speaking of that news, and you mentioned Daniel Jones. I'm sorry, Indiana Jones. Yeah, he's in the news. Saquon Barkley said something interesting about him and I want to pose a question about former co workers and who you root for, that sort of thing. Plus Showtime Mahomes Trivia we have an action packed Taco Tuesday show, Vino and Rich on Fox Sports Radio.

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[Steve Covino]

Robot era begins. Strike three.

[Rich Davis]

Whoa. Strike three. Stop.

[Steve Covino]

Stop. Judge ball robot era begins. Strike three era did you.

[Rich Davis]

Did you say judge the Al runner up for MVP?

[Steve Covino]

Yeah, right.

[Rich Davis]

Yo, that clip is getting buzz if you want to go to our Instagram at Covinon Rich also reposted on Fox Sports Radio. Cavino. Not even. He's saying it's not even a debate. Aaron Judge over Cal Raleigh.

[Steve Covino]

It's not a debate if home runs an RBI with a be all end all. Where was his award in 2017 when Stupid Altuve won?

[Rich Davis]

Okay, so hey, chime in. Watch a clip from yesterday's show. Covino at his most fired up when he defends the Yankees. It's like he's defending his family.

[Steve Covino]

Well, I don't want to get into it again because it's like it's time for the Tyrak play of the day. Cavino enriched live from the Fox Sports Radio studio. Lions running back David Montgomery went off last night.

[Rich Davis]

Yeah, buddy.

[Steve Covino]

Here it is. Takes turns.

[Rich Davis]

Gives the Montgomery two hands on that football. There he goes. Over the right side. 25, 20. Cuts to the right at the 15. Down to the 10, down to the 5. To the end zone. Touchdown. Detroit Lions demo to the house. 31 yards and the Lions have put this game on ice. Averaged 12.6 yards of carry 1. 51. I mean that's pretty, pretty, pretty, pretty good.

[Steve Covino]

To quote Larry David, Lions win 3830 courtesy of 971 the Ticket. That's the ticket. Lions Radio Network that was our tire rack play today. So true. For over 40 years, Tire Rack has been helping customers find the right tires for how, what and where they drive ship fast and free. Backed by free road hazard protection with convenient installation options like mobile tire installation. Tirerack.com with tire buying should be again Covino and Rich with Danny g on the phones. 87799 on Fox Sammy Sweetheart on the ones and two spots on the videos again streaming live. We now stream live. You could chat live covino and rich FSR on YouTube. And if you missed that conversation yesterday about Judge clearly being the mvp. I know people love the Cal Raleigh story, but we don't grade MVPs on a catcher's curve. There's no charity bonus points because you're a catcher. He leads in every other major category.

[Rich Davis]

Everyone.

[Steve Covino]

If you missed it watched a full show Yesterday on the YouTube channel Covino and Rich FSR or social media @COVINOENRICH. Any other thoughts on Dark because that's the other big story. Micah Parsons and his return to Dallas. Should he get a montage? I think we're montage crazy. I think we are not everyone's worthy. You need to check off all the boxes and you can't burn the bridge on your way out. And expect the montage. We talked about the new MLB rule, ABS. Starts in 2026. Nobody here is opposed to that. If anything, we're saying, yeah, make the whole thing abs. But I do like the human element. Jackson darts the other story. He gets the start.

[Rich Davis]

It's gonna be exciting. It's gonna make people want to take a look. The kid looks like he has the enthusiasm and potential of.

[Steve Covino]

People love this kid. But you know what? That's the up. That's the risk. Right? You want to crush his confidence with a crappy ass team. We don't know. But I have a question. If it was your I think they're that bad.

[Rich Davis]

It was your last. If you were the coach.

[Steve Covino]

The Daniel Jones example is a great example.

[Rich Davis]

But if you're the coach, man, if you're in there, if you're. If Steve Covino is Brian Dable guys got the same hairline. If you guys were the same dude. If your job was on the line.

[Steve Covino]

I got a Mike Gundy hairline, bro.

[Rich Davis]

If your job was on the line. You'd care less about the future and feelings of Jackson Dart if your career was on the line. Like again if you had if he was locked up and it's some like hey Harbaugh is going to be there a long time or you, you know, you're chump Peyton, we've invested in you in the future for Denver. Brian Dable's on. He's one of the coaches that are on the hot seat and he directed his guy first. His care for the players is going to be less. I know that sounds bad, but it's true. You're fighting for your life, man.

[Guest or Producer (possibly Jenny Green)]

Well, we also have rookie examples now of CJ Stroud and last year Jaden Daniels. So it's not always throw them in and they lose their confidence. And you got to have confidence in your O line and have a decent running game. And if the qb, even if he's young, if he has good poise like Jaden Daniels last year, then you know he can obviously ride out the season with a lot of wins.

[Steve Covino]

I guess we'll find out. I just it was sooner than expected, at least for me. You think Danny G. You called it right like around week four you said you think.

[Rich Davis]

You think a cat like Malik Neighbors is really excited about some new young arm and maybe be like yo, maybe you and I are the one two punch for like the next years to come. Like, is Malik Neighbors salivating at this? You think?

[Steve Covino]

I spoke pretty highly of Wilson before the game. They were building a chemistry.

[Rich Davis]

He had to speak highly of his QB1. But maybe now Malik Neighbors is like yeah, this is, this is where we are moving forward. Hey, I guess we'll just have to wait and find out, right?

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