C&R - First Fernando Misstep? & Last One Standing!

Summary

The Dan Patrick Show – Covino & Rich: “First Fernando Misstep? & Last One Standing!”

Date: April 8, 2026
Main Theme:
This episode of Covino & Rich on The Dan Patrick Podcast Network centers around the breaking story of NFL prospect Fernando Mendoza skipping the NFL draft to stay with his family in Miami, exploring the debate about tradition, family, and sports spectacle. The second half features an energetic round of the “Last One Standing” sports trivia game.

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Main Discussion - Fernando Mendoza’s Draft Day Decision

Overview

The heart of the episode (05:00–19:45, 44:49–45:46) revolves around Fernando Mendoza, a top Cuban-American NFL prospect, choosing not to attend the NFL draft in Pittsburgh. Instead, he’s opting to stay home with his large, close-knit family in Miami, which sparks a lively debate on whether his decision is a mistake (“misstep”) or a heartwarming sign of personal values.

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Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. The Evolution of the NFL Draft Experience

• Back in the Day vs. Now (06:02–06:35):
  The guys recall early NFL drafts as smoky, low-key events (“VFW halls” with “wood paneling and landlines”)—now transformed into massive, city-shutting, billion-dollar spectacles.
  • “It has went from that…to a city shutting down…It’s big. It’s huge. It’s really an opportunity for a city to make a ton of money and showcase what they’re all about.” — Steve Covino [06:18]

2. Mendoza’s Choice: Family Over Fame

• Mendoza’s Family Ties (07:12–08:27):
  Mendoza’s decision is framed by his roots in a huge, proud Cuban family in Miami, where family support runs deep.
  • “Not only is he close with his intimate family...this guy has 800 extended Mendozas…you don’t think there’s a nice side to the story?” — Rich Davis [07:12]
• Emphasis on Values:
  Both hosts (Rich especially) defend Mendoza’s prioritizing family, calling him “a good kid” and “my guy.”
  • “Who’s more important, his family or the random Mustache Tavern fans of Pittsburgh?” — Rich [08:10]

3. The Debate: Bold Statement or Alex Offense to Tradition?

• Covino’s Position (08:58–09:42):
  Covino sees a missed opportunity—for Mendoza’s career “shine” and for the league:
  • “Not going to Pittsburgh to be the number one pick…That’s a lot of shine for people that are really looking for it.” — Steve Covino [08:58]
  • “It’s a terrible decision…And you know what the NFL’s thinking…this is awful. You boneheaded kid.” — Steve Covino [09:42]
• Rich's Counter:
  Rich sees family as paramount, referencing his own upbringing humorously (and what his mother did for him) as a sign of family importance [07:51–08:10].
  • “Fine. You know, and I love and respect and honor her every day.” — Rich [07:55]

4. Nuance: Health Factors and League Accommodation (10:08–11:20)

• Mendoza’s mother reportedly has MS, possibly making travel difficult.
  • “It is difficult for Mendoza’s mom to travel.” — Producer [10:08]
  • The hosts acknowledge the NFL would likely “accommodate” any special requests (“lounge with butlers,” etc.), minimizing that as a logistical barrier [11:12].

5. Broader Impact: Ratings, Perception, and Precedent (11:38–13:49)

• Dan Beyer Weighs In:
  • “They hate it because he’s the only story of this draft…it's become way too big. I have actually no problem with him staying home.” — Dan Beyer [11:38]
• Ratings:
  • Covino fears ratings will drop; Beyer and Rich think the cameras at home could make for a more emotional TV moment [12:21–12:34].
  • “Way more heart tugging to see his name called…crying with all his Cuban relatives.” — Rich [12:34]

6. Callers’ Perspectives (14:31–18:29)

• Mark (Caller):
  Sides with family, using “Dumb and Dumber” analogy to mock the owners/Goodell’s disappointment [14:32].
  • “Don’t ever take sides against the family…That’s the owners in Goodall, the poor, poor owners.”
• Rich Keeps Emphasizing Culture:
  • “Old school Cuban family…makes all the sense. I’m not even surprised.” [15:01]
• Multiple call-ins underscore a theme: Latin/Hispanic/Italian-American family values vs. national sports spectacle.

7. Reflections & Final Takes (44:49–45:46)

• Rich’s Bottom Line:
  • “The unpopular decision is the right decision…he’s staying home with his family.” [44:49]
• Covino’s Suggestion:
  The NFL, Mendoza, or media should “bring more pizzazz” to the home event—have features, interviews, so the TV moment isn’t lost, even if he skips the live spectacle [45:23–45:33].

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Notable Quotes & Moments

• On family:
  • “Act like he knows them…they have family reunions…I swear to you.” — Steve Covino [07:12]
• Jokes and tone:
  • “Your mom did your laundry until you were almost 30.” — Steve Covino [07:52]
  • “It was her pleasure, bro.” — Rich [08:03]
• Summing up the debate:
  • “Do it for the cameras, do it for the moment, go hug the commissioner!” — Covino [17:44]
  • “Who gives a diddly squat?!” — Rich [17:39]
• On spectacle:
  • “It’s a movie…a concert. You’re missing the star.” — Covino [12:57]
• On potential heartwarming TV:
  • “Way more heart-tugging to see his name called…crying with all his Cuban relatives.” — Rich [12:34]

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Segment: “Last One Standing” Sports Trivia (25:24–44:49)

Game Overview

• Four contestants (Covino, Rich, Dan Beyer, Listener Brian) compete in sports trivia—MLB batting leaders, NBA playoff wins, current MLB struggles, and NBA scoring leaders.
• Playful, high-energy banter:
  • “Thirteen-time winner Steve Covino right over there!”
  • “Brian, you’re halfway to a prize pack!”
• The tiebreaker: Lou Brock’s World Series batting average; Dan Beyer wins with the closest guess (43rd win).
  • “391.” — Producer/Fact Checker, revealing Lou Brock’s stat [41:52]
  • “I quit this game. I hate this game.” — Rich [41:57]

Memorable Trivia Moments

• “Who’s more important, his family, or the random Mustache Tavern fans of Pittsburgh?” — Rich [08:10]
• “If you get one of them…D. Putting Dan on the spot. Come on.” — Producer, as the competition heats up [32:41]
• Guest shout-outs, stories of meeting legends (Lou Brock’s “steal a base, steal a taco” promo [43:02–43:32]), and general good sportsmanship.

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Segments of Note / Timestamps

• 01:19 – Show opening, bracket challenge banter
• 05:00 – Fernando Mendoza’s decision introduced
• 06:02–06:35 – How the NFL Draft has changed
• 07:12–08:27 – Mendoza’s massive family, Cuban roots
• 09:42 – Covino: “Terrible decision” for the NFL
• 10:08–11:20 – Discussion on Mendoza’s mother’s health and NFL accommodations
• 11:38–13:49 – Dan Beyer: The only story of the draft
• 14:31–18:29 – Listener call-ins on family vs. tradition
• 25:24–44:49 – “Last One Standing” trivia contest
• 44:49–45:46 – Final wrap-up on Mendoza's choice and how the NFL may respond

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Final Thoughts

Covino and Rich deliver a balance of humor, personal stories, and genuine debate, creating an episode that’s both entertaining and relatable. They unpack a culturally relevant sports story that transcends the NFL draft, sparking conversations about family, tradition, and the future of athlete media moments. Even in trivia, their playful ribbing and enthusiasm make the episode lively for all listeners.

For those who missed it: This episode showcases how one athlete’s family-first decision can ripple through sports culture and media tradition, while also serving up the usual Covino & Rich blend of jokes, jabs, and sports passion.

Transcript

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[Producer/Caller Coordinator]

Rich was literally skipping down the hallway right now.

[Caller Brian]

I know.

[Steve Covino]

I'll tell you what, because I saw

[Rich Davis]

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[Steve Covino]

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[Rich Davis]

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[Producer/Caller Coordinator]

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[Rich Davis]

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[Rich Davis]

Hey Colin.

[Steve Covino]

Hey Colin, are you proud of yourself for winning the Fox Sports Radio BRCA Challenge?

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Pause.

[Rich Davis]

Oh my God.

[Steve Covino]

There's a new hold on our A.I. colin's not working.

[Rich Davis]

Rich is getting Trump alerts interrupting our

[Steve Covino]

by the way, he's in heavy negotiations. Every storyline. I've got it all. What do you want to know? Hey Colin, are you proud of yourself for winning the Fox Sports Radio Bracket Challenge?

[Rich Davis]

Nice try. I'm not taking a victory lap for a bracket challenge I don't even have in front of me. Oh, I told you.

[Steve Covino]

Told me. By the way, maybe he didn't like

[Rich Davis]

your little the way you presented that question.

[Steve Covino]

Not too certainly not political. But it is 3 o' clock West coast time, 6 o' clock East coast that 8pm Iran deadline. Apparently President Trump and Iran in very intense negotiations right now. So you know, I'm sure we'll find out soon enough what what the heck's going down in the world. So.

[Caller Brian]

Yeah.

[Rich Davis]

So fingers crossed there.

[Steve Covino]

Boy oh boy.

[Rich Davis]

And thank you guys for hanging with us in the meantime. In between time, everything at Covino and Rich at Fox Sports Radio again streaming live as we speak. You know what, I feel like I've been neglecting the in show chat going there right now at Covino and Rich FSR Stick around because we're going to play last one standing this hour. But all the chatters.

[Producer/Caller Coordinator]

Yeah, they've all been talking about how their parents also have the old phones.

[Rich Davis]

Oh, really? Yeah. Look, old people count. Old people matter. My mom, Mike. Mike who runs this plate place said that Errol Siegel, guy's a good guy. They went to high school together.

[Steve Covino]

They were college roommates.

[Rich Davis]

Oh, was it called college roommates? Yeah, you know, 81 year old Errol Siegel who can't print his tickets out. I hope they make that right. Errol was just super senior when Mike was a freshman. Is that what it was?

[Steve Covino]

They went, they saw the babe play together once.

[Podcast Announcer]

Right.

[Rich Davis]

And by the way, Mike's only a few years older than me. For the record, we're Just messing with him. I don't know if that's true, you know, yeah, he's. He's extra spry when he has these refreshers. So Fernando Mendoza is the story.

[Steve Covino]

Yeah. Let me, let me, let me tell you why this guy is making it a terrible mistake.

[Producer/Caller Coordinator]

Don't drink the props.

[Steve Covino]

Let me tell you about the NFL draft. This was something that started in a 19, in my opinion, in my vision, like the 1980s. Looking like offices, like offices with that wood paneling and like old ass landlines. Like.

[Producer/Caller Coordinator]

Yeah, it was like a conference room at a hotel.

[Steve Covino]

Like, you know, the smell of cigars. Like just a bunch of front office NFL GMs and personnel, you know, like doing like a half a half ass. Like, you know, visual draft. Like it was more about, say, you

[Rich Davis]

know, more than Rocky Bamboo. No, you know, absolutely. You know, panel whoop. Absolutely. You know, so cigar smoke. Absolutely.

[Steve Covino]

You know, it has went from that. And if you watched from Elway to Marino, which is a great 30 for 30, you really do get the vibe of what early 1980s draft room look like.

[Rich Davis]

Yeah, it was old school.

[Steve Covino]

Might as well been a VFW became a thing. It looked like a VFW hall with like tan landlines and again, cigarette and cigar smoke. Now a city shuts down and it's like a. It feels like a billion dollar opportunity.

[Rich Davis]

It is.

[Steve Covino]

We're talking streets are flooded. Whether it's Nashville or Detroit really took it next level.

[Rich Davis]

That was crazy.

[Steve Covino]

Dude, it's. This is big time. It's big. It's huge. It's really an opportunity for a city to make a ton of money and showcase what they're all about.

[Rich Davis]

Yeah, and that's great and that's grand, but I think for people like Fernando Mendoza, granted, number one Raiders, we get all that. One of the biggest names in the draft, if not the biggest name. He doesn't come from a small family of five and that's it. Rich, you had no cousins growing up.

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[Rich Davis]

Zilch. Zero. That's truth. That's real talk. Not only is he close with his intimate family, his, his mom and his brother and his dad, this guy has 800 extended Mendozas.

[Steve Covino]

Act like he knows them.

[Rich Davis]

They have family reunions. I'm not making that up, I swear to you. So I ask you, Fox Sports Radio Nation, if you come from a proud Cuban family and they're all in that Miami area and they're all pumped about their little Fernando, and you're real close to your mom and your family who've done Everything for you. You don't think there's a nice side to the story? Where he wants. He chooses the unpopular. Yeah. I'm going to Pittsburgh. I'd rather stay with my family in Miami.

[Steve Covino]

That's a beautiful thing. Honestly, I would do that.

[Rich Davis]

That's wonderful. Fernando.

[Steve Covino]

You're my guy.

[Rich Davis]

I back him up. I would do the same thing. You know why call me a big mama's boy? It's the right thing to do.

[Steve Covino]

Mama's boy.

[Rich Davis]

Yeah. It's the right thing to do.

[Steve Covino]

I'll call you mama's boy. Your mom did your laundry until you were almost 30.

[Rich Davis]

Fine. You know, And I love and respect and honor her every day.

[Steve Covino]

I have. Is it true your mom folded your underwear until you were almost 30?

[Rich Davis]

It was her pleasure, bro. She used to tell me, it's my pleasure. Steven. It's her pleasure.

[Steve Covino]

Your stained boxer briefs.

[Rich Davis]

That's right. It's her pleasure. Pleasure. But you know what? Fernando Mendoza is a good kid. He. It makes. The story makes sense. He wants to spend that time with his. Who's more important, his family or the random Mustache Tavern fans of Pittsburgh?

[Steve Covino]

Get out of here. I have the answer to that. But. Sam, can you hit me up with some.

[Rich Davis]

But how do you not see that there's.

[Steve Covino]

There's.

[Rich Davis]

There could be two ways to look at this.

[Steve Covino]

But there's not. Though we haven't heard some ABBA in a second. Fernando. Talk has been low on the show. While you cue up some abba. Let me tell you that Fernando Mendoza not going to Pittsburgh to be the number one pick in the NFL draft was walk through that tunnel, that sponsored tunnel where there's lights and cameras.

[Rich Davis]

Yeah.

[Steve Covino]

That's a lot of shine for people

[Rich Davis]

that are really looking for it. He doesn't need all that.

[Steve Covino]

Bro. You can let me talk. You're going to interrupt every sentence just because you're a mama's boy and you want to. You go home because Mommy will make you chicken cutlets.

[Rich Davis]

How could you not see the flip side to this?

[Steve Covino]

Because there is no flip side.

[Rich Davis]

There is. Family's everything.

[Steve Covino]

He's entering.

[Rich Davis]

He'd be nothing if it wasn't for his family.

[Steve Covino]

He cried and thanked his mom with the Heisman. It was beautiful. His mom. You know, they. Him and his mom and dad and some family members could go to the NFL draft. You know this, right? It's not like they're banned.

[Rich Davis]

Yeah, but he rolls deep. That's my point. He has a lot of family. It's not just four or five people. He has A lot of family. He's a Cuban kid in Miami. They're all over the place out there. Your thoughts. 87799 on Fox. It's a big story today.

[Steve Covino]

It's a terrible decision.

[Rich Davis]

And.

[Steve Covino]

And you know what the NFL's thinking right now? This is awful. You boneheaded kid. We get it. You love your family. Accommodate the mom, accommodate the dad. And you know they would. He's going to be the number one pick.

[Rich Davis]

Danny G, you're a Raiders fan. Is this upsetting to you? No.

[Producer/Caller Coordinator]

I mean, I feel like. Hang on, Rich. I know you're on your third refresher over there.

[Podcast Announcer]

It is.

[Producer/Caller Coordinator]

It is difficult. And I've read this before that it's difficult for Fernando Mendoza's mom to travel. So you got to keep that in mind.

[Rich Davis]

Yes.

[Steve Covino]

First class. Do whatever they need to do. It's like going to see. You know what it's like? It's like I can't even think of a good enough analogy. It would be like going to the Oscars, right? And let's say Timothy Chalamet is up for every award. And he's like, yeah, I'm just going to sit this one out.

[Producer/Caller Coordinator]

Yeah, I get that. And for the fans, this is going to be not as fun of a night as maybe they imagined, because I imagined him with Roger Goodell holding up

[Steve Covino]

the Raider jersey, and that's what everyone thinks. And it's a moment hugging the commissioner, walking through the tunnel, folding the brim of the hat before he puts it on. This is part of the, of his story.

[Rich Davis]

For those of you who might not know, his mom has Ms. She has multiple sclerosis. It's a. It's a big part of the story. I'm not sure that's the reason, but, you know, it's also something to consider.

[Steve Covino]

I know, but I, but I do feel like she was at the national championship. She was at the draft. They would do the NFL, I promise you, the NFL would do everything in their power to give Mrs. Mendoza.

[Producer/Caller Coordinator]

First of all, the national title game was in Miami.

[Steve Covino]

But I'm saying. But the first class treatment the Mendoza family would receive, you can't doubt that. It's not like, it's like, well, how are they going to accommodate the family?

[Producer/Caller Coordinator]

Yeah, he's number one. So if he wanted special accommodations, they

[Steve Covino]

would, they would, they would. They would have a lounge with butlers right next to the stage of Fernando's. Like, that's what I need. DB this is a big misstep by. I mean Mendoza. He may not care. But the NFL hates this.

[Dan Beyer]

They hate it. I don't hate it as much. And the thing that I was going to say was they also hate it because he's the only story of this draft. Like the draft is not littered with skill position players. It's not full of quarterbacks. He's the only story. And it's likely to be done with the stories over within the first hour of him making the pick because of the dog and pony show. But just remember the story last year was Shador Sanders, who wasn't there. So Shador Sanders wasn't at the NFL draft and it still was something that we did talk about a lot. But I think, I think the draft is become way too big. I have actually no problems with him now staying home.

[Steve Covino]

Ratings are, Ratings will suffer.

[Rich Davis]

By the way, cameras.

[Dan Beyer]

You think people aren't going to watch because he's not in attendance, but cameras

[Rich Davis]

are still going to be up his nose in the living room, right?

[Dan Beyer]

Yeah. You think a Raider fans like, screw

[Rich Davis]

this, I'm not watching.

[Steve Covino]

I mean, dude, it's probably going to

[Rich Davis]

be way more heart tugging to see his name called that he's hugging and embracing all his family there in his living room crying with all his Cuban relatives.

[Dan Beyer]

Let's also be real with this. The Raiders could make the pick now. Yeah, they could make the pick right now, but they don't do it because it's their TV show and he's just not playing a part of their TV show. He's not being there with the, you know, come out, walk out, give the commissioner a big hug.

[Steve Covino]

Hey, guys, they're doing a Boy Meets World reunion and Topanga's not coming. Like, do you, I mean, say by the bell, they're doing a hang, but guess who's not going to be there? Zack Morris. This, he's the star. And Dan Byer. I know what you're saying, like probably, you're right. Ratings probably won't be affected. But my thought is it's a movie, it's a concert. And you're, you're, you're missing the star, the lead singer, the only, as you said, in a draft that doesn't have a lot of sexy, flashy names. All eyes would be really honed in on that first 10, 15 minutes where it's like the build up to Mendoza holding up the Raiders jersey, Tom Brady probably on hand, the commissioner. It's a moment that's just going to not happen, essentially. I don't really care. I'm, I'm not a Raiders fan. But I feel like even as I guess I do care because as a. As an NFL fan, I think it's a cool moment.

[Rich Davis]

I would like to see me as a. I understand that the NFL cares. That is is a fact. That's not debatable. This is big for the NFL, but a nothing burger of a story. The guy made a choice. It might not be a popular one, but it's a good one. Nothing more important than family. Giving Goodell a big hug is the big miss here. I. I don't see it that way. Let's go to the phones at 87799 on Fox. 87799 on Fox. Who do we got? Danny G. Danny G. Raiders fan. He doesn't even care.

[Steve Covino]

We got, you know, the. Mark Mendoza. His third cousin is online 5 Mark

[Rich Davis]

the animal Mendoza from Twisted Sister?

[Dan Beyer]

Yeah, they're related.

[Steve Covino]

I'll be there at his house. We're at a big party.

[Producer/Caller Coordinator]

Let's talk to Mark about this.

[Steve Covino]

Mark, what's up, man?

[Rich Davis]

What up, Mark?

[Caller Brian]

Yeah. Hey, guys. Rich, I know you want that to and everything, but you're wrong. I mean, I'm 0% Cuban, but I am Italian. And just remember, don't ever take sides against the family. You act like he's. He's the first guy to never skip the draft, which he's not. And you know what it reminds me of? You know the part in Dumb and Dumber where they're crying and they're. They're wrinkling up the 100 bills and blowing their nose and crying? That's the owners in Goodall. The poor, poor owners.

[Producer/Caller Coordinator]

Poor.

[Rich Davis]

Hey, man. Rich, get him. You're telling me how wrong I am. I couldn't disagree more, to be honest. And he comes from a big, big old school Cuban family. It makes all the sense. I'm not even surprised even a little bit by this decision. I have a question.

[Steve Covino]

You know what? I thought about it more and I'm even more right, by the way.

[Rich Davis]

Hold on, hold on. Can you pause your question? Remember? Because I think you're gonna forget.

[Steve Covino]

Why do you think. Why do you think I'm gonna forget?

[Rich Davis]

Remember when we grew up, there was things like block parties and family reunions, things that, like, barely exist. It's so tough to get people together nowadays. Like, when's the last time you had a real family reunion? Last time I think we had a real family reunion. My family's only been in this country for like 60 years. Maybe like in the 80s.

[Steve Covino]

Like 80s.

[Rich Davis]

Something 1980 something at a park. Okay, seriously, this. This family.

[Steve Covino]

Would you play wiffle ball against your Uncle Fetacito?

[Rich Davis]

Yeah. Somehow is able to gather 800 of their family members and every four years, and they're committed to it.

[Steve Covino]

That was a story to get together.

[Rich Davis]

But that goes to show you, in a world where we're so. It's so hard to get together with family, they still managed to do that. Proving this is. We've known this prior to this. This story today proving how close they are. So nobody should be surprised by this. That's actually a wonderful thing in today's world, that this guy's choosing family instead of the limelight of being there in Pittsburgh. That's how I see it. It's 100% how I see it. All right, we gotta. We gotta squeeze these calls.

[Steve Covino]

Is it true your mom just texted you? That's my boy.

[Rich Davis]

No, she can't text on a jitterbug.

[Steve Covino]

I don't know how to do.

[Rich Davis]

My mom holds the phone like it's a hot potato.

[Steve Covino]

You know, I said I. I thought of something else, and it made me even more right. Let me tell you why I'm even more right.

[Rich Davis]

No one's agreeing with you.

[Steve Covino]

I'm gonna tell you why I'm even more right.

[Rich Davis]

Maybe in your mind, you're right.

[Steve Covino]

I'm more right. And then we'll take the phone calls. We have last one standing. But here's my final point. Dan Byer said it, and it didn't even dawn on you knuckleheads, you fools. There's no mystery. Part of the joy of the family would be like, oh, my God, is. Is he gonna get picked in the second round with the 39th pick?

[Caller Brian]

The.

[Steve Covino]

The Ravens choose, and it's like, oh, my God, it happened. They get the phone call. That might be these. These. These moments of. Of surprise, these moments of mystery.

[Producer/Caller Coordinator]

It doesn't have to be a surprise

[Steve Covino]

party, but, Danny, I'm saying those moments of pure surprise and jubilee happen when you don't. When you.

[Rich Davis]

Who's the greatest player in the NFL right now? Right now?

[Steve Covino]

Patrick Mahomes, arguably.

[Rich Davis]

Where was he when he got drafted? Who gives a diddly squat?

[Steve Covino]

My point is, when there's a mystery, there might be a cool thing like you're with your family. The tears happen. Oh, my God, I'm going to be a Ram. Oh, my God, I'm going to be a Seahawk. We. Everyone in his family, in the world knows he's gonna be a Raider. Go hold up the jersey. Hug the commissioner.

[Rich Davis]

Do it. All right, we got Phone calls quickly here.

[Producer/Caller Coordinator]

Rich the trucker is driving through Georgia.

[Steve Covino]

What's up, buddy?

[Caller Brian]

Hey, guys. How we doing? Quick. I was. I married into a family. My father in law was a Puerto Rican. And I went to my first family reunion, and let's just say there was at least 150 there. So I think the Latin community is going to be. I think Rich is wrong on this one, man.

[Rich Davis]

Yeah, dude have his own Cubano party in Miami, man. Miami's going to go wild for this guy.

[Producer/Caller Coordinator]

All right, we have time for one more call before we get to last one standing.

[Steve Covino]

If you guys keep saying Cuban. What? I so badly want a nice Cuban sandwich. How good does that sound? Right now?

[Rich Davis]

Rich is daydreaming about Porto's mayo.

[Steve Covino]

All right, let's talk mustard.

[Producer/Caller Coordinator]

I mean, let's talk to Carly in Illinois.

[Steve Covino]

Carly,

[Rich Davis]

I'm thinking about Sofia Vergara. Rich is thinking about sandwiches.

[Caller Carvino]

Carvino. Covino is right. Rich family comes worse first, always. Just because you're out with your kids playing ball, you think that makes you the best dad in the world. You think they're not going to grow up and walk away from you? Wait and see how it feels. Wait until they walk away and they move away and you can't see them as often. Knew he was going to be number one at Indiana when Brady was there.

[Rich Davis]

No, I think this.

[Steve Covino]

But he's got to be there.

[Rich Davis]

I think this is right on point, right on brand. It shows why he's different and why he's special and why he. Why we love him because of decisions like this. All right, so your thoughts want to get to everybody, but we can't. We got to play this game. Hit us up at Covino and Rich or hit us live at Covino and Rich FSR on YouTube. We got to do last one standing.

[Steve Covino]

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[Rich Davis]

Ay, Fernando.

[Steve Covino]

Fernando.

[Rich Davis]

We are CNR on FSR live from the Fox Sports radio studio. And does your afternoon need a boost like Rich Davis? This guy is fired up.

[Sam (Producer/Tech)]

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[Steve Covino]

today or order one on the apple. Danny G. Before we play, last one standing, I have to ask you as we played Fernando, when are we getting this? The draft is when? A couple of weeks away. End of April.

[Producer/Caller Coordinator]

What is it, the 23rd?

[Dan Beyer]

Two weeks from Thursday.

[Steve Covino]

Two weeks from Thursday? I think the day of the draft. Did you not promise that you would do Danny G. Fernando karaoke?

[Producer/Caller Coordinator]

I don't know if I promised that. You said that was going to happen after the draft.

[Rich Davis]

I mean, G Fernando karaoke.

[Producer/Caller Coordinator]

Yeah.

[Rich Davis]

I will light up a something in the air. It's pretty fitting you got your guy.

[Steve Covino]

How can you not?

[Rich Davis]

You're the resident Raiders fan, Danny. Hey, I also said, though, that Fernando might be the guy that pushes me over the edge to be a Raiders fan.

[Producer/Caller Coordinator]

Let's go.

[Rich Davis]

Yeah, we'll see what happens, man. We'll see.

[Steve Covino]

Well, step one, you love that he's family guy.

[Rich Davis]

Hey, I'll tell you what, if Colin Cowherd didn't steal him as our guest, I would have. I was going to make that deal with him.

[Steve Covino]

Like, dude, I'm your guy.

[Rich Davis]

I'm your out. You can make me a Raiders fan. Let's do this right now.

[Steve Covino]

Well, you know what? We're going to do right now. We're going to play Last one standing. Hit it, Sam.

[Sam (Producer/Tech)]

You have five seconds to battle for your sports trivia.

[Rich Davis]

Life, man.

[Dan Beyer]

I don't got it.

[Sam (Producer/Tech)]

Put your electronic devices down and pick your sports knowledge. It's CNR's last one standing.

[Rich Davis]

Last one standing.

[Producer/Caller Coordinator]

All right, I have four categories ready to go. If needed, a tiebreaker. Each contestant gets five seconds to stay alive in the round. If you run out of time or you answer incorrectly, Iowa. Sam takes you out with his famous buzz. You don't want to hear that. We keep battling until you are the last one standing. If you win two of the rounds, you are the top dog. Let's meet the contestants. 13 time winner. Steve Covino right over there. Let's go next to him, the very amped up 19 time winner now, Rich Davis.

[Steve Covino]

Let's do this. I'm ready to go.

[Producer/Caller Coordinator]

I'm ready to go. Not as close as I thought, though, to Dan Byer because he actually has 42 wins under his pillow. Somebody stop this.

[Steve Covino]

Yeah, he's like Jackie Robinson over here.

[Producer/Caller Coordinator]

He's like Michigan in the turn.

[Dan Beyer]

But don't ever compare to Michigan.

[Producer/Caller Coordinator]

Danny.

[Dan Beyer]

You just see, it's fine. I can be Yukon. You know, maybe I lose today. That's fine. Just don't compare me to them.

[Producer/Caller Coordinator]

He's an Ohio state guy. All right, let's go to the studio lines to see who's playing for CNR prize. Brian. Just outside Fort Myers, Florida was the first through.

[Rich Davis]

What's up, Brian? Hey, Brian.

[Steve Covino]

Brian.

[Caller Brian]

Hi. How are you?

[Rich Davis]

Good, man.

[Steve Covino]

What's up?

[Producer/Caller Coordinator]

Thank you. Brian, what do you do for living there in Florida?

[Caller Brian]

I do AC originally from Long island and I'm 47. You guys just nostalgic. You guys talk about everything I miss.

[Steve Covino]

Well, I'll tell you what, 47, originally from Long Island. I feel like we would have been pals at a different life, but we're pals now. Let's go.

[Rich Davis]

For those of you keeping score at home, Rich is from Franklin square, Long island.

[Steve Covino]

All right, there you go.

[Producer/Caller Coordinator]

By the way, spot is here as our veteran fact checker today.

[Steve Covino]

And I still hate it.

[Rich Davis]

Still very stressful.

[Dan Beyer]

Great to see you.

[Producer/Caller Coordinator]

Still a lot of anxiety for spot. All right, when I say your name, the clock's going to start. First category. 275 and better. You have five seconds to name an MLB player who led the MLB and batting average in 2025. So last judge. Hang on, hold on, hold on. Yeah, I say your name when it's your turn. Okay, we're going to take the top. The top 35.

[Podcast Announcer]

Something's ever changed.

[Producer/Caller Coordinator]

Covino, we start with you right now. Go.

[Rich Davis]

I'm going with. Call the judge and get some fudge. Aaron. Judge number one. He's the guy.

[Podcast Announcer]

331.

[Rich Davis]

Hell yeah.

[Producer/Caller Coordinator]

Rich.

[Rich Davis]

Um.

[Steve Covino]

Arise.

[Rich Davis]

Yes, yes.

[Producer/Caller Coordinator]

Yeah, he's on there for sure.

[Podcast Announcer]

Am I.

[Steve Covino]

It's been a while, guys.

[Rich Davis]

That's all right.

[Steve Covino]

He's there for there.

[Podcast Announcer]

Yeah, he's there.

[Producer/Caller Coordinator]

Sorry, db.

[Dan Beyer]

That was gonna be my pick in that. I don't know. Ohtani.

[Podcast Announcer]

Ohtani. Shohei. Yeah. Number 25. 282.

[Rich Davis]

Shohei Ohtani.

[Producer/Caller Coordinator]

All right, Brian, now it's your turn.

[Caller Brian]

Juan Soto.

[Podcast Announcer]

Juan Soto.

[J]

Not on the list.

[Steve Covino]

Oh.

[Producer/Caller Coordinator]

Didn't make the top 35.

[Podcast Announcer]

Didn't make the top 35.

[Rich Davis]

Wow.

[Producer/Caller Coordinator]

All right. Govino.

[Rich Davis]

Fernando Tatis.

[Podcast Announcer]

Fernando Nanalist.

[Rich Davis]

Nope. What?

[Podcast Announcer]

Nope? Sorry.

[Rich Davis]

I win. You mean the greatest Dominican ball player.

[Steve Covino]

Oh. Bye. You're still in. I'm sorry.

[Producer/Caller Coordinator]

All right, Rich.

[Dan Beyer]

Not for long.

[Podcast Announcer]

Don't worry.

[Dan Beyer]

If you get this one, you're probably good.

[Steve Covino]

Boba Shet.

[Podcast Announcer]

Boba shet is number two. 311.

[Producer/Caller Coordinator]

All right. DB Corey Seger.

[Podcast Announcer]

Corey Seager. Nonless.

[Sam (Producer/Tech)]

There you go.

[Producer/Caller Coordinator]

Rich did win the round.

[Steve Covino]

Freddy Freeman.

[Podcast Announcer]

Freddy. Yep.

[Rich Davis]

Number nine.

[Podcast Announcer]

295.

[Rich Davis]

See, but that's why this game's so aggravating. Because Rich is my witness. And I'm only doing this not to justify. Cause that's what Rich does.

[Steve Covino]

I'm doing this. Justified by love.

[Rich Davis]

People know how the game works. What did I have written down right there? Freddy Freeman.

[Producer/Caller Coordinator]

How about some of the other names we know there Spot.

[Rich Davis]

Let's see.

[Podcast Announcer]

Rounding out the top five, we have. I'm sorry, I don't know. My numbers are all over the. The place. George Springer. 309. Good one. Jeremy Pena. 304. Let's see who else?

[Steve Covino]

I remember we talked about how so few guys batted over 300 last year. So this was a good category.

[Rich Davis]

I mean, it was a record low, I think.

[Podcast Announcer]

Yeah.

[Producer/Caller Coordinator]

All right, let's go to the second category. Riches on the board so far. Decades of dominance. You have five seconds to name an NBA team who leads the association in most playoff wins since the year 2000.

[Rich Davis]

Since the year 2000.

[Producer/Caller Coordinator]

Most playoff wins since 2000. Will take the top 17. We go in reverse order. So Brian, you're up first. Starting

[Caller Brian]

San Antonio Spurs.

[Producer/Caller Coordinator]

Come on, the timer starts right now. And Sam, he said the Spurs.

[Rich Davis]

All right.

[Podcast Announcer]

Number three with 151.

[Producer/Caller Coordinator]

All right.

[Dan Beyer]

Byer Cavaliers.

[Podcast Announcer]

Cavs have 100.

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[Producer/Caller Coordinator]

Rich.

[Steve Covino]

The Lakers.

[Podcast Announcer]

The Lakers. 151. Number two.

[Producer/Caller Coordinator]

Number two, Covino.

[Rich Davis]

The Warriors.

[Podcast Announcer]

The Warriors. Number five, 118.

[Producer/Caller Coordinator]

Back to Brian.

[Caller Brian]

Miami Heat.

[Podcast Announcer]

The Heat. Number four, 149.

[Producer/Caller Coordinator]

Beyer.

[Dan Beyer]

Celtics.

[Podcast Announcer]

Number one, 157.

[Producer/Caller Coordinator]

Rich.

[Steve Covino]

Not lately, but the Dallas Mavericks.

[Podcast Announcer]

Mavericks. Yep. Number seven with 97.

[Producer/Caller Coordinator]

Covino.

[Rich Davis]

Son of a B, not A.

[Steve Covino]

Two, three. Where are they from?

[Rich Davis]

Hold on.

[Producer/Caller Coordinator]

Two, one.

[Rich Davis]

Phoenix.

[Podcast Announcer]

Yeah.

[Caller Brian]

Y. Yep.

[Podcast Announcer]

Number 13 with 70.

[Producer/Caller Coordinator]

Nice poll, Brian.

[Caller Brian]

Denver says the Nuggies.

[Steve Covino]

Denver.

[Podcast Announcer]

Yep. Number 11.

[Rich Davis]

72.

[Steve Covino]

Denver.

[Producer/Caller Coordinator]

Buyer.

[Rich Davis]

Denver.

[Dan Beyer]

I'm gonna say the Thunder.

[Podcast Announcer]

Thunder.

[Producer/Caller Coordinator]

Thunder.

[Podcast Announcer]

Yep. Number989.

[Producer/Caller Coordinator]

Rich. Three.

[Steve Covino]

Crazy guess. I think the Clippers might be on this list.

[Podcast Announcer]

And you would be wrong.

[Producer/Caller Coordinator]

Oh, they just off the top. 17.

[Steve Covino]

Wow.

[Rich Davis]

Wow.

[Producer/Caller Coordinator]

Are you a little shocked by that?

[Dan Beyer]

I thought that was a good guess

[Steve Covino]

because I was like. We forget that they. They're always sort of in it. They just can't get it done.

[Producer/Caller Coordinator]

They're number 18 on the list. Covino.

[Caller Brian]

Wow. Wow.

[Podcast Announcer]

Yep. Number 17.

[Producer/Caller Coordinator]

They are the cutoff. Yeah. Brian.

[Caller Brian]

The Nuggets already?

[Rich Davis]

You already said Denver. He said then Denver.

[Steve Covino]

You said it.

[Caller Brian]

Houston.

[Rich Davis]

Houston.

[Steve Covino]

Houston.

[Producer/Caller Coordinator]

Houston. He says rocket.

[Podcast Announcer]

Yeah. 1561.

[Producer/Caller Coordinator]

Buyer.

[Dan Beyer]

I'm going to say 76ers.

[Podcast Announcer]

You would be correct.

[Steve Covino]

Good one.

[Podcast Announcer]

With 72 wins.

[Rich Davis]

Yeah.

[Producer/Caller Coordinator]

Nice poll.

[Dan Beyer]

There were some lean years. The process.

[Steve Covino]

Yeah. Balance off the great years.

[Rich Davis]

All right. I mean, you're not leaving me with much Indiana stalling for you.

[Podcast Announcer]

Indiana's there.

[Rich Davis]

There you go.

[Steve Covino]

93.

[Producer/Caller Coordinator]

All right, back to Brian.

[Caller Brian]

Let's go with

[Rich Davis]

one.

[Caller Brian]

The Cavs.

[Steve Covino]

The Cavs have been done.

[Producer/Caller Coordinator]

All right. This is.

[Caller Brian]

I tried, man. I tried.

[Producer/Caller Coordinator]

You did try. You did good in that round. Byer and cove. Now, Byer.

[Dan Beyer]

I'm gonna say three, two. The Bucks.

[Podcast Announcer]

You would be correct.

[Rich Davis]

68.

[Producer/Caller Coordinator]

Look at that.

[Sam (Producer/Tech)]

There's two teams left.

[Producer/Caller Coordinator]

Covino.

[Rich Davis]

There's two left.

[Steve Covino]

If you get one of them. D. Putting Dan on the spot. Come on.

[Producer/Caller Coordinator]

Three, two.

[Podcast Announcer]

Just name a team.

[Rich Davis]

Detroit.

[Producer/Caller Coordinator]

One.

[Rich Davis]

Oh, that's it.

[Dan Beyer]

That's.

[Steve Covino]

Are you kidding?

[Rich Davis]

75. Yes.

[Producer/Caller Coordinator]

Wow.

[Dan Beyer]

That was gonna be my pick.

[Steve Covino]

There's one left. What does it mean?

[Producer/Caller Coordinator]

One left, fire three. The Raptors. He said, like, already. One last guess.

[Rich Davis]

Ah, I'm the smartest fan of last.

[Steve Covino]

Yeah.

[Producer/Caller Coordinator]

Kove gets that round. What was the last one left?

[Podcast Announcer]

The last one left was the net.

[Rich Davis]

The Nets.

[Steve Covino]

That's right. It was a good five plus appearances.

[Rich Davis]

Wow, man. That's a good one.

[Producer/Caller Coordinator]

What a battle that category was, Rich.

[Steve Covino]

Look, I had pistons right here.

[Producer/Caller Coordinator]

Okay? Rich and Covino. They are on the board. As we go to the third category. Six in the hole. You have five seconds to name an MLB team who has already lost six or more games this season. Thirteen teams on the board. Six losses or more. Covino, you're up first, starting right now. Go.

[Rich Davis]

The Boston Red Sox.

[Podcast Announcer]

Eight total.

[Producer/Caller Coordinator]

Rich.

[Steve Covino]

The San Francisco Giants.

[Podcast Announcer]

The Giants.

[Producer/Caller Coordinator]

They have seven losses.

[Podcast Announcer]

Yeah. Sorry.

[Producer/Caller Coordinator]

Eight oh, eight losses.

[Rich Davis]

Yeah.

[Podcast Announcer]

Yeah.

[Producer/Caller Coordinator]

Buyer.

[Dan Beyer]

Orioles.

[Podcast Announcer]

Orioles. Yep.

[Producer/Caller Coordinator]

F. Six. Brian.

[Caller Brian]

Athletic ace.

[Podcast Announcer]

Yep.

[Rich Davis]

Six.

[Producer/Caller Coordinator]

Back to Covina.

[Rich Davis]

Dang it. The Cardinals.

[Podcast Announcer]

Cardinals. None on the list.

[Producer/Caller Coordinator]

Rich.

[Steve Covino]

The Colorado Rockies.

[Podcast Announcer]

The Rockies are on the list.

[Producer/Caller Coordinator]

They have six db.

[Dan Beyer]

Blue Jays.

[Podcast Announcer]

Blue Jays also have six.

[Producer/Caller Coordinator]

Brian.

[Caller Brian]

White Sox.

[Podcast Announcer]

White Sox also have six.

[Producer/Caller Coordinator]

Nice, Rich.

[Steve Covino]

I think the Cubbies have struggled a little bit.

[Podcast Announcer]

Cubbies also have six.

[Dan Beyer]

Yeah.

[Producer/Caller Coordinator]

Buyer.

[Podcast Announcer]

A lot of Sixers.

[Dan Beyer]

Pirates.

[Podcast Announcer]

Pirates not on the list.

[Producer/Caller Coordinator]

No. Brian.

[Caller Brian]

Man, you guys are playing awesome today. Mariners.

[Podcast Announcer]

Mariners. Yep.

[Steve Covino]

Seven.

[Producer/Caller Coordinator]

Good bowl, Rich.

[Steve Covino]

Angels.

[Podcast Announcer]

Angels not on the list.

[Rich Davis]

No.

[Producer/Caller Coordinator]

Actually doing okay. Brian wins that round.

[Caller Brian]

Brian.

[Producer/Caller Coordinator]

Hey, B. You're halfway to a prize pack.

[Podcast Announcer]

You guys missed the Royals. Twins, Tigers and Nationals.

[Steve Covino]

Nationals is a gimme. We blew that one. Yeah.

[Rich Davis]

They're four and six.

[Producer/Caller Coordinator]

We have a three way tie between Covino, Rich and Brian. We go to the fourth category. High volume. You have five seconds to name an NBA player who leads the association in scoring this season. Highest average per game. Going to take the top 20. Brian, you're going to be up first starting right now.

[Rich Davis]

Go.

[Caller Brian]

Jalen Bronson.

[Podcast Announcer]

Jalen.

[Dan Beyer]

Yep.

[Podcast Announcer]

26 a game.

[Producer/Caller Coordinator]

Number nine, Beyer.

[Dan Beyer]

Luca.

[Podcast Announcer]

Luca. Number one.

[Rich Davis]

Numero uno.

[Podcast Announcer]

35. 33.5.

[Producer/Caller Coordinator]

Sorry.

[Steve Covino]

Cade Cunningham.

[Podcast Announcer]

Cade.

[Steve Covino]

Yep.

[Podcast Announcer]

At 14 with 24.5.

[Producer/Caller Coordinator]

Covino.

[Rich Davis]

SGA.

[Steve Covino]

SGA.

[Podcast Announcer]

At number two, 31.4.

[Caller Brian]

Back to Brian Mitchell from the Cavs.

[Podcast Announcer]

Let's see. Donovan Mitchell. 27.8. Number 8, DB.

[Dan Beyer]

Tyrese Maxey.

[Podcast Announcer]

Tyrese.

[Steve Covino]

Yep.

[Podcast Announcer]

Number 5, 28.4.

[Rich Davis]

Rich Giannis.

[Podcast Announcer]

Giannis is on the list.

[Rich Davis]

On it or not on it?

[Podcast Announcer]

Not on the list.

[Rich Davis]

Oh.

[Producer/Caller Coordinator]

Covino.

[Caller Brian]

Yo.

[Rich Davis]

Jokic.

[Caller Brian]

Sorry, David.

[Rich Davis]

It's man.

[Steve Covino]

Jokic just on the list.

[Producer/Caller Coordinator]

28. Back to Brian.

[Steve Covino]

I want Brian to win that one.

[Caller Brian]

Brown from the Celtics.

[Podcast Announcer]

What'd he say?

[Dan Beyer]

Jaylen Brown.

[Podcast Announcer]

Yeah. 28.7.

[Rich Davis]

Yeah.

[Producer/Caller Coordinator]

Nice poll, buyer.

[Dan Beyer]

Anthony Edwards.

[Podcast Announcer]

Number three. 28.9.

[Producer/Caller Coordinator]

Covino. Three.

[Rich Davis]

Cooper.

[Caller Brian]

Flag.

[Podcast Announcer]

Not on the list.

[Rich Davis]

Ah.

[Producer/Caller Coordinator]

Brian.

[Caller Brian]

I'm gonna go with Curry.

[Podcast Announcer]

Not on the list.

[Producer/Caller Coordinator]

Db.

[Dan Beyer]

Db Gets that.

[Producer/Caller Coordinator]

So we have a four way tie. That means we're going to get the update. And then when we come back after that, we will do the tie break.

[Rich Davis]

Perfect.

[Steve Covino]

All right, Hang tight. Brian. Dan Beyer, what's going on man?

[Dan Beyer]

Guys, a lot going on in Major League Baseball started the day with the Guardians walking off the Royals 2 to 1. Rich, your Mets still trailing 3 to 2 to the Diamondbacks in Queens. The Orioles rallied for three in the eighth, including a two run shot by Gunner Henderson. They topped the White Sox by a score of by the way, I couldn't look at these scores because I didn't want to cheat on the records that we had. So I tried to be as honest as I could. Cubs pitcher Cade Horton's going to miss the rest of the season. He needs Tommy John surgery. Does your afternoon need a boost? Try the new Starbucks Energy Refreshers these Starbucks refreshers you love now with an added boost of caffeine to power your afternoon. Get your favorite flavor or try the new Mango Strawberry Energy Refresher or Mango Dream Energy Drink. Get the new Energy Refreshers at Starbucks today or order one right now on the app. Talked about it earlier, Fernando Mendoza not going to the NFL draft. Instead, he will stay and celebrate in Miami with his family and friends. North Carolina is giving new men's basketball coach Michael Malone a six year deal worth $50 million. The $8.3 million annual salary for Malone, second in college basketball, according to ESPN, behind only Bill Self of Kansas. Defending masters champion Rory McIlroy will begin his defense of his green jacket On Thursday morning, 10:31 Eastern Time is when he tees off at Augusta. Guys, back to you.

[Steve Covino]

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[Rich Davis]

This is a heated. Four people still in. Last one standing. This is for all the Tostitos, Covino and Rich live from the Fox Sports Radio studio. And we're extra fired up today, especially Rich. This guy can't control himself thanks to new Starbucks energy drinks, the new energy refreshers. So if your afternoon needs a boost, this is what you need. Starbucks refreshers you love now with added boosts of caffeine to power your afternoon. Get your favorite flavor or try the new Mango Strawberry Energy Refresher or Mango Dream Energy Drink.

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[Steve Covino]

All right, we have a final round

[Rich Davis]

to play, don't we?

[Producer/Caller Coordinator]

Ready to do this?

[Steve Covino]

Last one standing, I think.

[Producer/Caller Coordinator]

I think it's got Brian, who's just outside of Fort Myers, Florida, back on the line.

[Rich Davis]

Bay.

[Producer/Caller Coordinator]

Brian, you ready for overtime?

[Caller Brian]

I am.

[Rich Davis]

All right, here we go, Denver.

[Producer/Caller Coordinator]

All right, it's the tie break. Whoever comes closest, just buzz in with your name when you think you're ready. Okay, across three World Series, what was the great Lou Brock's batting average?

[Caller Brian]

I got it.

[Producer/Caller Coordinator]

Think about it. He was in three World Series. What was his batting average?

[Caller Brian]

I have to write it down here.

[Steve Covino]

No, but you know what? We're gonna write it down so we feel. So we know that. So. No, the. Just so you know, we're not BSing you. I'll write down my number. That way you could guess first.

[Rich Davis]

Obviously, Lou Brock known for his speed.

[Producer/Caller Coordinator]

So, yeah, definitely scrawny legs. But I move just like Lou Brock with speed.

[Rich Davis]

He's agile.

[Steve Covino]

All right, DB, you got your. You got an answer?

[Dan Beyer]

Yeah. 370.

[Producer/Caller Coordinator]

370.

[Steve Covino]

I wrote down.

[Rich Davis]

Well, hold on.

[Steve Covino]

What is our listener say here?

[Producer/Caller Coordinator]

Oh, what do you say, Brian?

[Steve Covino]

309.

[Producer/Caller Coordinator]

309.

[Steve Covino]

Okay, I wrote down 340.

[Rich Davis]

I wrote down 303. He's definitely a 300 sort of batter with that speed in the World Series.

[Steve Covino]

Loot Rock's batting average.

[Rich Davis]

Yeah, that's my guess.

[Steve Covino]

303.

[Rich Davis]

Yeah.

[Producer/Caller Coordinator]

391.

[Rich Davis]

Wow.

[Producer/Caller Coordinator]

Buyer is the winner.

[Rich Davis]

I quit this game. I hate this game.

[Producer/Caller Coordinator]

That is his 40.

[Rich Davis]

Is that 44 now?

[Dan Beyer]

No, 43. Danny. Yeah, it's only 43.

[Producer/Caller Coordinator]

Sorry, I'm trying to make up for the Michigan comment.

[Rich Davis]

Do you happen to know his lifetime batting average off. Off the top of the Dome? Let's see. I'll look it up right now.

[Producer/Caller Coordinator]

But here's a crazy stat. He picked up a record 13 hits in the 1968 Fall Classic.

[Rich Davis]

Yeah, you know what?

[Caller Brian]

That's just everybody else or have a drop.

[Rich Davis]

Keenan, great job, buddy. Great job. Brian, you're a lot of fun to play with, but you could play again another time.

[Caller Brian]

You guys were awesome. Love you.

[Producer/Caller Coordinator]

Thank you. Brian, you did a great job today. Than. Thank you.

[Dan Beyer]

Great job.

[Steve Covino]

You know what?

[Rich Davis]

3,000 hits. 293.

[Caller Brian]

Yeah.

[Rich Davis]

Lifetime. So, you know, that's just a poor guess on my part. I said 303. World Series should have went higher. Dan Beyer, great guest, man.

[Steve Covino]

Yeah, you were.

[Rich Davis]

You were more on par there.

[Steve Covino]

3023 career hits.

[Rich Davis]

And we had the pleasure of interviewing Lou Brock.

[Steve Covino]

That is true. You know how we interviewed Lou Brock before he passed away? We were in the studio and they go, do you guys want Lou Brock on? Of course. Covino and I, as big baseball fans, like, yeah, sure.

[Rich Davis]

Hell, yeah.

[Steve Covino]

It was for the All Star Game years ago, and it was. Lou Brock was promoting steal a base, Steal a taco for Taco Bell. And he kept saying it over and over like he was in promo mode. And we're like telling all these great. He's telling us all these great old school stories, like, yeah, and then I was in the World series. It was 1970, by the way, if you steal a base, steal a taco.

[Rich Davis]

But he came, he kept saying, steal the base, Steal a taco. Yeah, that's great. That's great. Tell us about it. Yo, it was really cool, though, being in the presence of a legend like Lou Bright.

[Steve Covino]

But, man, tell us about the Cardinals. Tell us behind the scenes. Well, man, I played with some great players, but know what I've always said, steal the base, steal the taco. It was. Honestly, it was a real pleasure meeting a legend.

[Rich Davis]

Throwing this out there, too. This. I don't know if I'm wrong here. I have his rookie. Is he on the same card? Notice Al, who's on with Tommy John. You know how they would have two people on one card?

[Steve Covino]

I do remember. You know whose rookie card was like that? Ozzy Smith was on a rookie card with someone, right? Was it Terry Pendleton? Who Wasn't Ozzy Smith also.

[Rich Davis]

But I have Lou Brock's rookie. I'm pretty certain I do.

[Steve Covino]

Am I losing my mind? Was Ozzy Smith on a card with someone.

[Rich Davis]

His tops rookie was just him.

[Steve Covino]

Ozzy was on a card with someone.

[Rich Davis]

All right, anyway, thank you guys for playing along. Last one standing. We normally do that on Mondays, but we had big Poppy yesterday, so we switched it around. But every day we're giving away prizes, having a good time, and appreciate all the feedback today. Now, there's a few things going on. Let's keep our fingers crossed for the news tonight. Right. World news. And let's enjoy some baseball. And I want your thoughts on this Fernando Mendoza thing, because sometimes the unpopular decision is the right decision. Yeah. He's staying home with his family as opposed to going to Pittsburgh for the NFL draft.

[Steve Covino]

Are you opposed to if this is the case, if he is staying behind?

[Rich Davis]

I mean, that was the announcement.

[Steve Covino]

Don't you think the Mendoza family needs to really do some cool bonus footage of where, like, cameras are there, but also fun interviews and they do, like, features. Like, there's got to be something. Because if he's like, the name of this draft, it can't just be like, yeah, there he is sitting with his uncle, and number one, he's like, yeah, thumbs up. I think they need to have, like, a notable reporter there where they're doing, like, maybe I'm not saying a game with him, but, you know, I'm saying, like, there needs to be something a

[Producer/Caller Coordinator]

little more like a big presence there.

[Steve Covino]

Yeah. This guy with the presentation of the jersey and, like, it needs to have a little. Little pizzazz, with lack of a better word.

[Rich Davis]

No, pizzazz is a great word, man.

[Steve Covino]

I know.

[Rich Davis]

I don't know. I can't think of many words better than pizzazz. Well, you know what?

[Steve Covino]

Think about that tonight, and we'll see you guys tomorrow. Have a great night. Enjoy. It's a Tuesday. Little baseball, little NBA.

[Rich Davis]

That means tomorrow midweek, Major.

[Steve Covino]

Tomorrow, no doubt. Have a great one. Until then, enjoy your Tuesday. Arriva di, baby.

[Rich Davis]

See you in the promised land. Thank you, Fox Sports Radio Nation.

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