C&R - U.S.A. Gets Off the Hook

Summary

The Dan Patrick Show: Covino & Rich – "U.S.A. Gets Off the Hook"

Date: March 13, 2026
Hosts: Steve Covino, Rich Davis, Danny G, Sam, Dan Byers
Podcast Network: iHeartPodcasts and Dan Patrick Podcast Network

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Episode Overview

This episode centers on Team USA’s controversial progression in the World Baseball Classic (WBC) after an apparent managerial blunder by Mark DeRosa, and the subsequent debate among the hosts and listeners about American sports patriotism versus being swept up by the enthusiasm of international teams. The C&R crew also discuss accountability in sports when mistakes are covered up by teammates, highlight the infectious spirit of international teams, and ask listeners to share their own stories of "dodged bullets" in sports. A secondary discussion involves movie sequels they wish existed, set off by rumors of a "Days of Thunder" sequel.

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Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Mark DeRosa’s WBC Blunder and Team USA’s Fortunate Advancement

• Rich Davis opens the sports talk by dissecting USA Manager Mark DeRosa’s apparent mistake regarding tournament rules and his confusing public statements afterward ([04:25]).
  • Rich Davis: "I want to talk about a guy that's... he got away with one. And that is Mark DeRosa, manager of Team USA. His little boner he pulled the other day..." ([04:34])
• DeRosa first claimed he misspoke due to misunderstanding the rules but later doubled down, saying he was "overly confident" and "totally aware of the ramifications" ([05:06]).
  • Steve Covino: "He’s not backing down. There’s now a debate on social media…is he lying? Or is he just going to die with the lie?" ([05:29])
• Team Italy’s win against Mexico (9-1) is what allowed the US to advance, sparking a conversation on "getting off the hook" in sports ([07:16]).
• Discussion turns to the universal sports phenomenon of teammates covering for each other's mistakes—often making egregious gaffes forgettable should the team still succeed ([07:16]).

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2. Sports Patriotism: Are You a Traitor for Rooting for Other Teams?

• Covino and Rich muse on the passion visible in international WBC teams (Italy, Dominican Republic, Japan, Puerto Rico), compared to a perceived lack of hunger from Team USA ([10:01]–[12:33]):
  • Steve Covino: "All of these teams pick a team, especially these Latin America teams, their excitement level…is next level…these dudes want it more." ([10:01])
• The tension of rooting for "your" MLB players, even if they’re playing for other countries in the WBC, and wrestling with split loyalties:
  • Steve Covino: "Are you a traitor? Do you have to be faithful? Because you’re watching a prize fight and you’re pulled in by the other guy’s hunger..." ([11:00])
  • Rich Davis: "To me, yo, I’m USA all day...However...these other teams seem to care more. They seem to be way more into it." ([13:35])
• Team USA's seeming lack of competitiveness turns off both hosts, leading them to wonder if it's okay to support the more spirited teams, even if that means betraying Team USA ([12:33]).
  • Rich Davis: "It’s like the girlfriend that’s not trying anymore...it’s like the lazy employee..." ([12:40])

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3. The Value of Mistakes That Get Covered Up in Team Sports

• Covino and Rich enumerate situations where players blunder, but accountability is washed away by a teammate’s "save"—citing moments from NFL, MLB, etc. ([07:16], [34:18]):
  • Listener Larry: "When Jerome Bettis fumbled…Big Ben saved him. His whole career would have looked different..." ([34:18])
• Discussion covers the fleeting memory of such errors when fortune swings the other way—sometimes altering perception of a player’s legacy ([36:33]).
  • Steve Covino: "If a guy misses the game winning field goal but his team wins in overtime, he got away with it…that’s why we can’t think of these things easily—if a guy does get away with one, we forget the story." ([24:28])

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4. Infectious International Spirit vs. American ‘Boredom’

• Rich and Covino reflect on the jubilant, flashy style of Latin American and Asian teams compared to Team USA’s approach ([09:58], [13:26], [15:10]).
  • Steve Covino: "They’re drinking espresso, having fun, playing tough...they seem well-rounded...the excitement level’s next level." ([09:58])
  • Rich Davis: "As a Mets fan…I know this shouldn’t count, but who’s on Team USA right now? Yankees, Phillies…teams I hate..." ([13:35])
  • Covino (on USA’s attitude): "We’ve become these villains who look a little entitled, like you don’t have to take these other teams serious..." ([12:48])

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5. Listener Segment: Are You a ‘Traitor’ If...

• Callers weigh in with their own stories of sports "dodged bullets," and split/layered loyalties during international play:
  • Caller George: References personal struggle watching Sidney Crosby (Pittsburgh hero) defeat the US in Olympics hockey ([37:35]).
  • Danny G: Stresses national loyalty: "With something like this, you need to draw national lines." ([20:05])
  • Steve Covino: "Patriotism takes precedence. I really, really agree with that." ([20:08])

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6. Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• "Lies, lies, lies. Just like Mark DeRosa knew what was going on. He didn’t misspeak." – Covino ([06:01])
• "It’s like the girlfriend that’s not trying anymore in the bedroom. It’s like the lazy employee..." – Rich ([12:40])
• "Caught in the teeth like Bruce Leroy…or dodging bullets like the Matrix, because Derosa got away with one." – Covino ([08:22])
• Vinnie Pasquantino, Team Italy star:
  • After hitting three HRs: "I'm caffeinated. I'm beamed up right now, so just...yeah, we're in a good spot...USA, we were thinking about you. You're welcome." ([23:44])
  • Covino: "He's really saying there: Why don't you guys step it up?" ([24:05])
• "I think if I could change and you could change, we all could change." – Rich, quoting Rocky IV ([18:18])
• "We need to have more fun as a nation. We need some mango. We need some party vibes." – Covino ([20:43])

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7. Bonus Topics: Movie Sequels That Should Exist

• Prompted by rumors of a "Days of Thunder" sequel, the crew and listeners brainstorm sequels they wish had happened ([44:01]):
  • Danny G: Laments late actor Robert Duvall’s absence for future sequel ([45:28])
  • Rich Davis: Positively references "Coming 2 America" as a worthwhile late sequel, and teases his own script idea ([46:34])

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Timestamps for Notable Segments

• Team USA gets ‘off the hook’ / DeRosa controversy: [04:25]–[08:42]
• Patriotism vs. excitement abroad—rooting for other countries: [09:58]–[15:10]
• Listener calls about sports accountability/blunders: [34:06]–[37:35]
• Vinnie Pasquantino & Italian team energy: [23:39]–[24:28]
• Discussion of movie sequels / Days of Thunder sequel rumor: [44:01]–[46:36]

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Summary Table: Old School ‘Dodged Bullets’ in Sports (Listener Calls)

| Time | Example | Description | |---------|---------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------| | 34:18 | Jerome Bettis fumble (Super Bowl run) | Saved by Big Ben, career narrative spared | | 36:05 | Seahawks' Reek Woollen penalty | Stays under radar despite costly mistake | | 37:35 | Sidney Crosby’s Olympic goal | Team loyalty vs. favorite NHL player | | 38:19 | Bill Buckner error (1986 World Series)| Red Sox’ lost opportunity for redemption |

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Tone & Language

The hosts keep a lively, irreverent, and humorous tone throughout, riffing on pop culture (“Rocky IV,” “The Matrix,” etc.), using comic analogies (“girlfriend not trying anymore in the bedroom”), and peppering their passionate takes with both sports knowledge and playful banter. They regularly interact with listeners, produce inside jokes referencing the show, and maintain a friendly, conversational style.

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Conclusion

This episode is an engaging blend of sharp sports commentary, nostalgia, and humor. The main highlights revolve around sports accountability when mistakes get ‘covered up,’ the enthusiasm and spirit vibrant in the international WBC teams (and the awkward complacency of Team USA), and the ever-relevant debate of rooting interest in international contests. The show invites listeners to reflect on identity and sports loyalty, ultimately advocating for more fun in both American sports and life.

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Full episode best quotes:

• Covino ([06:01]): "Lies. Lies, lies, lies. Just like Mark DeRosa knew what was going on. He didn’t misspeak."
• Rich ([12:40]): "It’s like the girlfriend that’s not trying anymore in the bedroom. It’s like the lazy employee at the office."
• Pasquantino ([23:44]): "I'm caffeinated. I'm beamed up right now... USA, we were thinking about you. You're welcome."
• Rich ([18:18]): "I think if I could change and you could change, we all could change."
• Covino ([20:43]): "We need to have more fun as a nation. We need some mango. We need some party vibes."

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For additional segments (show and tell, SGA day, call-outs to YouTube channel, etc.), see timestamps [25:28+] and [30:12+].

Transcript

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[Steve Covino]

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[Rich Davis]

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[Steve Covino]

Hey, Colin. Hey, Colin. Hey, Colin. Rich is abusing that Colin AI thing all the time. Hey, we're cabino and Rich on Fox Sports Radio. Yeah.

[Rich Davis]

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[Steve Covino]

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[Danny G]

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[Steve Covino]

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[Rich Davis]

Yeah.

[Steve Covino]

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[Rich Davis]

Let's go. I want to talk about a guy that's. Dude, he's off the hook. And I don't mean like off the hook in a good way. Like, dude, he's off the hook.

[Steve Covino]

Like, like a. Like a busy telephone back in the 80s.

[Rich Davis]

I'm talking about a guy that's. He got away with one. And that is Mark DeRosa, manager of Team USA. His little boner he pulled the other day. His, his. And by the way, don't beep that, Sam. That's a phrase. I heard.

[Steve Covino]

That is a phrase. Old timey time, guys, you know, hey, you know, she's a regular Mrs. Grundy.

[Rich Davis]

She.

[Steve Covino]

They would say expressions like that. Yeah.

[Rich Davis]

Pulled a boner yeah. Um. But, yeah, he. He got away with one man. The whole. I misspoke. I misunderstood. Team USA moves on.

[Steve Covino]

And by the way, hold on, there's an update there. You know, he doubled down on his statement. He said he was just overly confident. It was an overly bold, overly confident statement that he made that he was totally aware of what the ramifications were. It was not a misunderstanding. He's doubling down on that. He misspoke in the moment on Hot Stuff.

[Rich Davis]

So he's saying, like, I knew it the whole time.

[Steve Covino]

Yeah, he's not backing down on that. So there's now a debate on social media, online, and amongst everybody here at Fox Sports Radio.

[Rich Davis]

Like, see, lying.

[Steve Covino]

Or what, does he just lie to you? Die sort of thing? Like, he's committing to the lie.

[Danny G]

Who's lying more, he or the Ravens gm?

[Steve Covino]

It's a good question. Danny.

[Rich Davis]

Danny. I'm gutted that we didn't get Max Crosby.

[Steve Covino]

I'm gutted.

[Danny G]

Yeah, I was going to pair him with Trey Hendrickson.

[Dan Byers]

Nobody's more upset about this than me. Gutted by it, actually.

[Steve Covino]

Lies.

[Rich Davis]

Gutted.

[Steve Covino]

Lies. Lies, lies, lies. Just like Mark DeRosa knew what was going on. He didn't misspeak. He misunderstood. But he's doubling down on. He just misspoke. He knew everything all along. He. Basically what he's implying is that he was looking past Italy like he. He was just overly confident in his statement. But he said, we punched. What's the expression? We punched a. A hole into the. Punched a ticket to the quarterfinal.

[Rich Davis]

Punch the hole.

[Steve Covino]

Punch you in the nose. All right, so Italy wins last night. Saving. Saving usa. USA moves forward and they play Canada tomorrow. But, Rich, I gotta say this. As I watched a game yesterday, I find myself confused on what I was actually even rooting for. Like, I wanted USA to move forward, right? But I'm like, okay, but do I want Italy to win or do I want Mexico to score five or more runs? There came a point in the game where Italy scored five runs, and you said, well, in order for Mexico to win, they have to score more than five runs, so they're in automatically. But I didn't know at one point, like, what I was actually rooting for. It was very confusing for a minute, but USA got away with one mark. The Rosa dodged a bullet. Bullet, like you said.

[Rich Davis]

I think in the world of sports, that's such a thing. We don't talk enough about. When someone makes a blunder, a mistake, a bonehead decision, you're really hoping your teammates cover for You. Yo, we got your back. We got you. How many times you see that? Yo, we got you. Don't worry. When your teammates get you, you could avoid disaster. Like, I always think about 1986, the only joyous year for my New York Mets. Everyone loves to say, oh, Bill Buckner, he blew it. That was Game 6. If the Red Sox go back and win Game 7, we don't care about Buckner with an error. It's a moment. But you know what? Red Sox fans don't care if. You know, if any moment in sports history, if a field goal kicker misses a game winning field goal but his team goes to win in overtime, is the field goal kicker really on the hook then? No, he's all good. Take a deep breath. How many times have you seen a defensive player make some bonehead penalty and it's like, oh, no, they're letting the other team get in field goal position. Team misses the field goal, that defender is thanking the Lord.

[Steve Covino]

Well, you know what? Hold on to those examples. If you could think of other bullets dodged or maybe caught in the teeth like Bruce Leroy. I want to hear those Matrix stories. By all means. If you could think of other examples where, you know, they dodged one. Like DeRosa hit us up at 87799 on Fox. But based on all the buzz.

[Rich Davis]

When you say catch a bullet in your teeth. Yeah. You're thinking Bruce Leroy. I'm thinking Ace Ventura, Pet Detective, when he has head out the window.

[Steve Covino]

They stole that from Bruce Leroy, dude. The last dragon.

[Rich Davis]

Oh, okay.

[Steve Covino]

Last dragon. Caught it in his teeth. He was the master. So, you know. Or dodging bullets like the Matrix, like Keanu in the Matrix, because Derosa got away with one. But here's what I ask you. Based on the buzz. Rich and I got our finger on the pulse. We're on social media so that you don't have to be, you know, we're talking to everybody, trying to see what everybody's talking about. And here's what I'm gathering now. Yeah. USA advances courtesy of team Italy stomping Team Mexico nine to one last night. Italy, I always want to say, don't sleep on Italy. They're a scrappy team. Scrappy Pasquantino hit three home runs last night, so they're more than scrappy. They're doing deep plays, they're playing tough. They're drinking espresso, they're having fun. They're a solid squad, up and down. Defensively. They do play scrappy small ball, but they're hitting bombs. So, like, they seem well Rounded led by Francisco Cervelli and Jorge Posada. It's fun to watch. Dominican Republic, forget about it. Your boy Juan Soto. I don't think your boy Juan Soto ever wants to play for the Mets again after playing.

[Rich Davis]

He's not. He's just. He's just going to hang in the doctor forever flipping his bet, dude.

[Steve Covino]

Tatis hitting bombs. They're just teeing off. The excitement levels next level. All of these teams pick a team, especially these Latin America teams, these Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico teams pick a team. Their excitement level. The way they're playing is next level. Where now we get the feeling of, man, you got some players leaving the team. You got a coach that doesn't know what's going on. You got Aaron Judge. I feel bad saying that, but you got him striking out in key moments. You got dudes that seem to really not know the rules. I'm not just blaming the managers. No one else seemed to know the rules either. Yeah. With all this going on and then barely getting out of this round, are you a trader? If you're getting sucked into another team because of their excitement, like, you know, screw it. These dudes want it more, and I'm sort of buying into what they're selling.

[Rich Davis]

Like, are you asking me? Hold on.

[Steve Covino]

Yes.

[Rich Davis]

Are you asking me.

[Steve Covino]

Yes.

[Rich Davis]

If I'm a traitor?

[Steve Covino]

Are you a traitor? Do you have to be a faithful? Because like you said, Rich, when you're watching a prize fight.

[Rich Davis]

Yeah.

[Steve Covino]

There's sometimes where you think you know who you want to win, but then you see the fight of the other guy and you start pulling for the underdog or pulling for the other dude because you see he wants it more.

[Rich Davis]

Oh, like how the whole rushing crowd started rooting for Rocky.

[Steve Covino]

Exactly. That's a great one. Like, they. They wanted Drago to win. So let me make it very clear.

[Rich Davis]

Rocky. Rocky.

[Steve Covino]

I want to make this clear. Last night, of course, I was a little torn because, you know, I like both Italy and Mexico, but of course, I want USA to advance and all that. I want to make it clear right now that I want USA to win it all. I love this squad. It's a dream team. I love the names. I love Aaron Judge. I love America. Okay. I love USA and usa, But I can't help but notice how hungry these other teams are playing and how much they want to prove to the world that we're the kings of baseball now. So are you a trader? If you're getting caught up in that sort of mindset or caught up in what Dr. Is putting out there.

[Rich Davis]

It's a great question that you often think about, I'll be honest, come Olympic time, because sometimes you'll hear a great story about some Olympian that's not from the US and you're like, well, I mean, they have a great story. To me, yo, I'm USA all day.

[Steve Covino]

However, Rich even has a shirt that says USA All Day.

[Rich Davis]

Dude, I'm a true patriot.

[Steve Covino]

Yeah. Usa.

[Rich Davis]

Usa.

[Steve Covino]

So the point is, like, yeah, we're pulling for usa but it seems like they don't want it as bad as these other teams, and that's a bit of a turnoff.

[Rich Davis]

It's. It's like the girlfriend that's not trying anymore in the bedroom. It's like the. It's like the lazy employee at the office.

[Steve Covino]

Oh, how about this line? As much as I like Paul Skeens, Rich, he said something pretty villainous about, like, he wants to show, like, pure dominance over the other nations, and I'm all for that. That's great. But it rubs people the wrong way, you know, like, we've become these villains who look a little entitled. Like, you don't have to take these other teams serious. And now they're slapping these other teams around. And will the US Be ready for the next round? Will they be ready for a Dominican Republic? They got to get past Canada first.

[Rich Davis]

You know that Livy Dunn was turned on when he said that, the dominance.

[Steve Covino]

No, but there's. There's so many little stories of. Of. Of the USA really seeming to not want it as much.

[Rich Davis]

Then let me tell you the true story, my true feelings. Of course, I'm USA all day, but realistically, these other teams seem to care more. They seem to be way more into it. And as a Mets fan, I know this shouldn't count, but who's on Team USA right now? It's like Yankees and Phillies and teams I hate. Like, you got Bryce Harper, Aaron Judge, guys I'm not rooting for. I mean, they are Team usa.

[Steve Covino]

I do think patriotism takes precedence over your players, the team. It's the way the teams are playing is the things that Bryce Harper said. And I love. Dude, yeah, I love Bryce Harper. I'm a Yankees fan, but I think Bryce Harper epitomizes American baseball. I think he's fantastic. But he downplayed the significance of the wbc. It's like he said he.

[Rich Davis]

What did he say? He goes, oh, well, it's not the Olympics or the World Series, but, I

[Steve Covino]

mean, you know, and then you see these other dudes playing like their life's dependent on it.

[Sam]

Yeah.

[Rich Davis]

So my. My thought, you know, maybe it doesn't make you a traitor. Maybe you are. That's less of a faithful Allah. Alan Cumming on traitors. If you do root for another country, because listen to this man. I'm a Mets fan, former Yankee, former met. Clay Holmes. He is the latest to leave the team. You know why? Because Team USA couldn't guarantee he would get the reps he needs to be ready for the MLB season. So, Clay Holmes, see you later. So if guys are just dropping off, like, you know, no biggie. And teams like the doctor and China, I'm sorry, Japan. Are fighting for, like, their life, for

[Steve Covino]

their pride, for their people, for their teammates. They're playing for each other. It's very clear that the other teams don't want to let their teammates down. You know, they're not trying to outshine their teammates, but they also don't want to let their other teammates down. It's showing. The excitement's there. The passion is there. I'm not saying that the USA doesn't want to win, but, you know, based on this. This blunder this past week, and based on the things that we've seen, it doesn't seem they could say one thing. But actions speak louder, is my point. I think they want it. But do they want it as much? So are you a trader? If you're starting to think, yeah, you know, if they lose, I don't care. Doctor wants it more anyway. Japan wants it more anyway. Italy is proven like they want. Dude, you got Team Italy, like, sort of mocking Team usa. Pasquintino was sort of mocking USA yesterday.

[Rich Davis]

You're welcome. Ooh, he's smoking. He sipped his espresso with his pinky up and said, you're welcome.

[Steve Covino]

For real. And we're just gonna be here and say, yeah, this is supposed to be our game, but we don't care.

[Rich Davis]

You know, if. Listen, if I start to see the intensity and it's the final game and Team usa, you're American. You're a guy that should be rooting for the usa, But I could see getting pulled in to one of these foreign countries who really are putting their heart out there on the line. I just think the. The cavalier attitude of, like, Tarek Skubal. Well, you know, I'm a Scott Boris guy, so I'm leaving early. Clay Holmes.

[Steve Covino]

I thought it was.

[Rich Davis]

I need to get.

[Steve Covino]

I need to get a glorified all Star game. What do you mean? You think these guys weren't thinking that These guys were coming to beat you. Why is that? Why is that the story? So, Rich, I think you gave the best example. Ready? Let's set it up again. I got to repeat what Rich said when you watched Rocky 4 and all the Russians sort of turned their back on Drago because he underestimated Sylvester Stallone. And Stallone wanted it. I'm sorry, Rocky Bamboo wanted it and won over the crowd. Were they traitors for rooting on and appreciating what Rocky was doing in that moment? Were they traitors or were they doing what we thought was understandable? Like, yeah, how could you root against the guy with all this heart that's fighting for it?

[Rich Davis]

Hey, Kavino.

[Steve Covino]

That's sort of what's happening to us watching this USA team. I'm barely getting through.

[Rich Davis]

Kavino, reveal yourself. Are you a traitor, dude?

[Steve Covino]

I'm not. I am not a traitor. I'm not. I'm still rooting for usa, but they got to show me something, dude. And I'm not judging them for being boring and not having these celebration antics. That's not what I'm doing. I'm saying, show me some fire. Show me you want it. You gotta dominate Canada come Friday. And for those of you keeping score at home, I. I wonder why you do that. But Italy plays Puerto Rico on Saturday. Got my score book right here. Both of those teams are dangerous, in my opinion. So that's the next step. But the question is, are you a trader if you're getting sucked in by these other teams?

[Rich Davis]

Kavino, I've. I've said this always. I came up with this. I think if I could change and you could change, we all could change.

[Steve Covino]

Everybody could change, Rich.

[Rich Davis]

Everybody could change.

[Steve Covino]

And I'm going to give you one more nugget of reason why maybe you might want to be a trader. And this applies to everybody listening, not just Rich Davis. Can you imagine Juan Soto winning it all the WBC and then bringing all that winning vibe and positive attitude to the Mets clubhouse? Like, I think. I think the win for everybody is a lot of this momentum hopefully leads into the MLB season. Right. But I would say, from a selfish standpoint, Rich, you want Soto to come in there feeling sweet.

[Rich Davis]

No doubt. In fact, Cove, I heard our pal Salacata, who is a regular on St. Gods.

[Steve Covino]

Yeah. But he's. By the way, he's pulling for Soto solely because he doesn't want Judge to have something on Soto.

[Rich Davis]

No, I know, but I'm saying if you're a. If you're a Mets fan like Sal Licata like myself. And I don't want to make it too New York baseball centric, but if it were Juan Soto and his Dominican vibe versus, like, Aaron Judge, and, you know, let's be honest, more of a boring Team usa If you're a Mets fan, do you want to see the Yankees have one more up on you? Because that would sort of be like Judge beating Soto. Danny G. Your Dodgers have won too many World Series that it doesn't matter. But there is a part of you that if it's like Judge vs. Ohtani, there's not a little part of you, even though you're USA all day, that would be like, you know what, my

[Steve Covino]

guy, you'd want Ohtani to at least come in there with, again, a hot bat for your Dodgers.

[Rich Davis]

Yeah.

[Danny G]

But something like this, you need to draw national lines.

[Steve Covino]

I agree. Patriotism takes precedence. I really, really agree with that. I agree with Danny G. But I could see where you're sort of tired with the attitude and behavior of Team USA compared to these other guys.

[Rich Davis]

Oddly. Oddly enough, Cavino and I are taking a couple random days off next week, and I'll be headed to the Dominican Republic. So I'm wondering if they do win, I'm going to be there like the day after they. The final. So what if Dr. Wins? Am I, am I walking into a party, a doctor party or what?

[Steve Covino]

There's a doctor party going on right now, man. I think that's the takeaway that we're getting for the wbc. We need to have more fun as a nation. We need to have more fun for real. We need some mango. We need some party vibes.

[Rich Davis]

And that's, by the way, mango. A Dominican breakfast. You don't have to beat me, Sam.

[Steve Covino]

Well, yeah, I didn't mean man goo. I meant the actual man goo.

[Rich Davis]

Oh, yeah, yeah. Man goo, mango.

[Steve Covino]

I meant the. The Dominican delicacy.

[Sam]

I can't dump it if I've never heard of it, right?

[Steve Covino]

Oh, it'. Yeah, it's a. It's a, like, I think it's more of a breakfast, right?

[Rich Davis]

Yeah, it's a breakfast. A Dominican breakfast.

[Sam]

Freshmangoo.

[Steve Covino]

So we posed this question to you, Fox Sports Radio Nation again.

[Rich Davis]

Yeah.

[Steve Covino]

I want to make it clear I think if you're American, you should be rooting for Team USA I do believe that. I understand you want your players from your teams to do well, but root for Team USA I also understand that they may be rubbing you the wrong way with their antics. Are you a traitor if you're jumping ship because you're excited for these other teams because they seem to be the underdog. Are you a traitor because you're changing your mind? Like, you know what? Screw Team usa. I don't like their attitude. Them and Bunny Foo Foo, I don't like their attitude. I like these Dominican guys. I like how they're playing. I like their flashy fun. Or the Puerto Rican team or the Italian team.

[Rich Davis]

You know what a lot of people.

[Steve Covino]

Hard to not like.

[Rich Davis]

If you've been watching this Dominican team, there was speculation. Danny G. Do you remember when Covino and I, and we. You and I, we all discussed. Would you look at lindor for Tatis Jr. As, like, a. A really good one for one trade? There's people that are saying, God, Lindor, as much as I love him, he's my favorite player. I know he might be a little problematic, but people are saying, imagine if the Mets somehow could get Tatis Jr. And Soto together in the regular season. They look like. They look like the most loving brothers

[Steve Covino]

of all time, at least in this tournament.

[Rich Davis]

You know what, Rich Jr. Imagine Tatis Jr. And Soto together. That's a. That might be the best one, two punch in baseball by far.

[Steve Covino]

Like, all right, let's say you're an Italian American.

[Rich Davis]

Yeah.

[Steve Covino]

Like my dad. Are they wrong to be rooting for Vinnie Pasquantino?

[Danny G]

And the rule is one. At least one of your grandparents needs to have been born in that country.

[Steve Covino]

Yeah. And that's how they're on the team. So.

[Danny G]

Yeah. No, for you, too, as well.

[Steve Covino]

I mean, that counts for me.

[Danny G]

But here we go. We've talked about other pro sports and college even. Can you root for more than one team? This is kind of the same thing.

[Steve Covino]

Yeah, I think it's okay to root. Look, we're a melting pot. That's obvious, right? So it's okay to have, like, a. A rooting interest, but you're supposed to be rooting for usa. That's the problem with the. With this tournament. I think everyone starts rooting for their own instead of their own country. Let's hear what Vinnie Pasquantino had to say after his dominant performance last night, hitting three bombs versus Mex.

[Rich Davis]

Love this.

[Steve Covino]

Three espresso shots in. How you feeling?

[Dan Byers]

I'm caffeinated. I'm beamed up right now, so just. Yeah, we're in a good spot.

[Steve Covino]

And a. USA we were thinking about you. You're welcome.

[Dan Byers]

That was unbelievable, huh? You're welcome. Usa we were thinking of you guys over at your hotel. We were thinking of you guys. So I'm glad you guys could join us, us in the party.

[Steve Covino]

Yeah. You know what he's really saying there? Why don't you guys step it up? Because no one expected US Team Italy to go this far. And by the way, welcome. That's a strong name right there. That's a strong Italian name. Vinnie Pasquantino. Seriously, his middle. I bet you his middle name is Gabagool.

[Rich Davis]

Gabagool.

[Steve Covino]

It very well could be three bombs last night.

[Rich Davis]

Your thoughts on the wbc? Are you a traitor if you don't root for the U.S. and hey, if you want to do part two of the question, like we said, Mark Derosa got away with one. If you could think of other examples where, man, that guy would have been. He would have been trashed on social media, he would have been dragged by the fan base. But he got away with it because his teammate stepped up. I feel like it happens a lot and a lot of times. You know why we can't think of these things easily, Camino? Because if a guy does get away with one, we forget the story. Like if a guy misses the game winning field goal but his team wins in overtime, he got away with it. If some guy makes a terrible penalty but it doesn't cost his team the game, he gets away with it. Mark DeRosa got away with it. We're going to forget the silly. I misspoke and misunderstood. You know why? Because Team USA may go on to win the whole thing and we'll never remember that.

[Steve Covino]

I have one last thing to say before we start taking your phone calls at 87799 on Fox. Like we said, we're getting a lot of takeaways from the wbc.

[Rich Davis]

Yeah.

[Steve Covino]

American players need to have more fun. And I think Americans, period, need to have more fun. And that's why we're moving SGA Day to tomorrow. Rich, if people are wondering, like, why we aren't dressed up like we promised today, it's because we moved it to get the weekend started properly here on tomorrow.

[Danny G]

I thought Rich was dressed up.

[Steve Covino]

No, no. Yeah, Rich is dressed up like Who?

[Rich Davis]

Simon dressed up like Simon Kellogg.

[Steve Covino]

Yeah, that's exactly what I was thinking.

[Sam]

Rich, you look like a production assistant on Broadway.

[Steve Covino]

No, he looks like, like quiet on the set. J.K. simmons in the movie Whiplash.

[Rich Davis]

Yeah. Wearing a tight black T shirt. Hey, guys, stay dried, okay? Stay dry.

[Sam]

I am so pumped for SGA Day. I went and got an outfit and I brought it with me. Think it was today, but we're going

[Steve Covino]

to do it tomorrow. Rich is dressed like the Lord of the Dance right now.

[Rich Davis]

Guys, wait. Michael Flatley Day. Is that today?

[Steve Covino]

No, it's actually a onesie. Doesn't that shirt you're wearing button underneath your crotch?

[Rich Davis]

Well, guess what? I'm not going to stand up. You'll see.

[Steve Covino]

He's wearing a leotard. So we got SGA Day, which means we're putting our flashiest outfit on tomorrow. So we're giving you an extra day to follow us on YouTube, Covino and Rich FSR so you could watch it. And again, we're going to bring that fun that we all need here on the show manana. But having fun on a Thursday. And we're getting your phone calls next. Are you a trader? If you're getting sucked in by the excitement from these other countries in the World Baseball Classic plus old school and 50 hits, we'll talk some NFL and more.

[Rich Davis]

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[Rich Davis]

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[Caller Larry]

It's one of my favorites.

[Stugatz]

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[Ben Walter]

Hey,

[Steve Covino]

Kavino and Rich. SGA day postponed till tomorrow so we could officially start the weekend with some fun. Yeah. By the way, means we're doing our best. Shay Gilgis, Alexander of the Thunder. And we're gonna roll in like we're walking into a big NBA game with our best fit, our sweetest drip. And we're gonna have some fun with you tomorrow. So more reason to follow us on YouTube @COVINO and Rich FSR on YouTube. All right, Paisano.

[Rich Davis]

Oh, I gotta ask him. You know Vinnie Pasquantino?

[Steve Covino]

Yeah.

[Rich Davis]

Are you going to use that term? Are you gonna start using the term when you've had a few coffees? I'm all beamed up, all beaned up, bro. I like that. You know. You know me when. When I'm having one too many coffees before our FSR show.

[Steve Covino]

Yeah, man, it works for me because I love beans and I love coffee beans and I'll tell you what, Italy got the best of Mexico last night. 9 to 1. They advance but Mexico wins when it comes to cuisine, right? Well, I'll tell you what, we'll figure that out on over promised later today right after this show at 4pm I think we're gonna do a little battle of who has the better cuisine, Italy or Mexico. Over promise right after the show. And at the end of the show right now, we're gonna do show and tell. Okay, we're gonna do some show and tell. We do that every Thursday. And if you can guess what I brought in on our live chat, we'll give away a prize. All right, so follow us again. Covino Enrich FSR we're streaming live. You could watch the show. We're live from the Fox Sports studio. And don't let employee turnover slow down business. Express employment pros finds the talent you need to keep productivity on track. From the warehouse to the front office, Express staffs all jobs. Visit expresspros.com today and and and you

[Rich Davis]

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[Sam]

So when I first heard Vinnie Pasquantino talking about he's all beaned up, I thought it was about coffee beans as well. Espresso being all caffeinated. But Jason Stewart, executive producer of Stu Gotts and company, he actually offered a little bit more historical context. Being beaned up is an old baseball term for when guys would take beans or capsules of amphetamines and they'd be like all jacked up. But I guess it could be used both ways. You have espresso maybe? You know, taking amphetamines is probably look down upon these days. So the capsule or the bean was like a old baseball term back in the day for amphetamines.

[Steve Covino]

Interesting. But I'm pretty certain he meant. Yeah, I mean that too. I'm guessing like coffee, espresso, coffee beans.

[Rich Davis]

And I just got another coffee. I just got another coffee by the way, because I'm about to get more. I'm about to get beamed up.

[Steve Covino]

Yeah, you know what? There he is, the lord of, Lord of the dance, Rich Davis.

[Danny G]

Remember when Rich was all Uncle Arnied up at the staff dinner.

[Steve Covino]

Oh, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah. Don't adjust your screen. Lord of the dance. Rich Davis is here. Danny G's here. Iowa. Sam is here. Dan Byers. Got your updates in a few minutes. We're Kavino and Rich. And the question at hand is. I'll just give an example. Is it wrong for Danny G at this point, based on what we've seen? If Danny G was like, yo, man, screw that. USA doesn't even want it. I'm rooting for Ohtani and team Japan. Or is it wrong for me? I'm not doing this. But would it be wrong for me to say, man, that Italian team, Pasquantino and Cerveli, dude, Passata is one of the coaches, man, they're playing great.

[Rich Davis]

Or for me to say, hey, Juan Soto wins. He brings that magic to the Mets. Go, Dominican.

[Steve Covino]

Yeah. Are you a traitor or a faithful? 87799 on Fox. Who do we got? Danny G. You thought.

[Rich Davis]

You thought I was done annoying you with my Alan Cumming impression.

[Danny G]

It's still going. Let's start in Las Vegas on the phones. Larry.

[Steve Covino]

Vegas. Larry. What's up, man?

[Caller Larry]

Hey, what's going on? Can you hear me?

[Steve Covino]

I can, and I'll be rooting for USA against Canada Tom tomorrow. But are you a trader? If you. If you like these other teams, you couldn't do that.

[Caller Larry]

But that ain't what I was going to comment on. I want to speak on. When you make a mistake and somebody pick you up, this is really serious. When Jerome better fumbled that ball in Indianapolis and they quarterback Jim Rosberger tackled that dude. Had that not happened, his whole career would have looked different because, remember, they won the Super Bowl. It was a bus stop, and his family was up there.

[Rich Davis]

The family, his whole family. He went home to Detroit to win that Super Bowl. Yeah. Big Ben saved him. That's a great example of, like, the story would be.

[Steve Covino]

Forget it.

[Rich Davis]

Different. Yeah.

[Steve Covino]

People forget it. I would say that to really erase this DeRosa, Team USA boner, blunder, whatever you want to call it. Bonehead move. They have to dominate Canada tomorrow night. Like, put that behind them. Everyone goes yard. They come out saluting with excitement. Judge goes yard, back to back and belly to belly with Bryce Harper or something like. They have to do something big to erase that moment. All right, who else we got?

[Ben Walter]

They need.

[Rich Davis]

They need Sammy Suer. Remember that guy?

[Steve Covino]

Yeah.

[Rich Davis]

They need Sammy to run out in the outfield with the. With the. With the American flag.

[Danny G]

Let's stay with getting someone off the hook. Roger and Tacoma Wanted to weigh in.

[Steve Covino]

Hey, Roger.

[Rich Davis]

Hey, Raj.

[Danny G]

Uh oh, his line is frozen here.

[Steve Covino]

Hey, Raj. Hey, Raj.

[Sam]

It's probably better than Larry, who sounded like he was in a glass factory.

[Danny G]

Covino, on your phone where you're sitting, see if you could punch a blind.

[Sam]

What's going on over here? Let me try this.

[Steve Covino]

Hey, Roger.

[Danny G]

He got it, he got it.

[Sam]

All right, all right.

[Caller Larry]

Hey, so you just saw in the NFC Championship game, Reek Woollen. Okay. I mean, the Seahawks hold the Rams on fourth down.

[Rich Davis]

Yup.

[Caller Larry]

Starts jawing at the sidelines, draws a penalty, gives him any automatic first down on the next play. Gives up the touchdown to Puka. That dude, he probably is paying for it because he only got a one year deal of free agency. And he probably was probably better than that, but he just shows that he can be a knucklehead. He got off the hook big time.

[Steve Covino]

You know what the best is? And that's another great one, man. Another great example. Because these examples are sometimes forgotten because they got off the hook. I just like it. A lot of times someone makes an error and then they lead off the next inning and they'll hit a home run, it's like, all right. Well then they sort of erase that. They got themselves off the hook. Kind of big when that happened.

[Rich Davis]

Like you said, late innings, if. If all of a sudden someone boots a ground ball, if the next pitch is like a 6, 4, 3 double play, it's like, oh, okay, I'm good.

[Steve Covino]

He's off the hook.

[Rich Davis]

I'm good, I'm good.

[Sam]

All right.

[Danny G]

Covino hit up line five. It is George in Pennsylvania.

[Steve Covino]

George are on the show. Covino and Rich make it snappy because we got to go to db.

[Caller Larry]

All right, I'll be quick. Can you hear me?

[Steve Covino]

Yeah, yeah.

[Caller Larry]

Hey. All right. 2005, Pittsburgh Steelers were playing the Indianapolis Colts in a playoff game.

[Rich Davis]

Oh, we just said it. Yeah, we just got that one.

[Caller Larry]

Oh, you guys got that one. I missed it. Then Jerome Bettis.

[Rich Davis]

Okay, you're talking about Jerome Bettis is him being saved by Big Ben.

[Caller Larry]

Yeah, yeah, yeah.

[Steve Covino]

Okay.

[Caller Larry]

And then maybe on the other topic real quick, you know, as a Pittsburgh fan, I was torn several years ago watching, watching Sidney Crosby score the game winning goal against the United States.

[Rich Davis]

So yeah, I mean, listen, Crosby's your guy. I mean, he's won you Stanley Cups. That's why I said, I'm so shocked that Danny G. So like purely no man USA over Ohtani. Ohtani is the guy that's paid for World Series, man.

[Steve Covino]

Trumps this pun. Intended. It does. It should. Trump's it's okay to root for your players, but you got to root for your country in this case.

[Danny G]

And I want to see Ohtani do well, but not against the usa.

[Steve Covino]

I'm with Danny G on that. I haven't. Yeah.

[Rich Davis]

How controversial would it be if all of Team USA started doing the Trump YMCA dance?

[Steve Covino]

Oh yeah, and Rich, you did bring up one sad, sad story though. You brought up Bill Buckner and how, you know, there's the misconception that like the Mets won that night and they didn't. The Red Sox had a chance to save that dude's career and reputation and they did it. And that's what makes it so, so sad. But great for your Mets. Of course.

[Rich Davis]

You know what the crazy part is? Game 7 was a few days later, there was a rain out and then game seven was a few days later and you know, the Red Sox were up a few runs in that game in game seven. So like Bill Buckner to me, dude, he was off the hook in that moment.

[Steve Covino]

Yeah. Yeah. So sad. But it's not how most people remember it. But we'll take the rest of your feedback at 87799 on Fox. Or just hit us up at Covino and Rich at Fox Sports Radio we got Dan Beyer with an update. What up db?

[Dan Byers]

Story of the day in college basketball is that Miami of O the previously unbeaten Redhawks fell in the Mac quarterfinals to UMass 87 83. So no automatic bid. Now the Redhawks have to wait until Selection Sunday to find out if they'll get into the dance at 31:1 final. Right now Auburn was on the bubble of the NCAA tournament and they'll remain there. They just fell to Tennessee in second round play of the SEC tournament 72 to 62. Kentucky won earlier today against Missouri in the SEC. 7872 Big 12 quarters Arizona routes UCF 8159 routed Texas Tech 7553 ACC quarterfinals Miami held off Louisville 78 73. Virginia won earlier today, Seton hall and St. John's picked up wins in the Big east quarters while in the Big Ten Wisconsin had a double digit lead late against Washington, but the Huskies almost came all the way back. Badgers win it though. 85 82. Ohio State was three better than Iowa 72 to 69 first round play at the Players Championship TPC Sawgrass Maverick McNeely leads at five under par. There's a group of players at four under, including Justin Thomas. Rory McElroy did start. He's currently through 13 holes dealing with that back issue. He's at plus two. Colin Morikawa had to withdraw after 10 holes because of a back issue. Scotty Scheffler right now, even par after a round of 72 and five back in the lead. Some NFL signings. Niners are signing linebacker Dre Greenlaw, Chargers Inc. Running back Keaton Mitchell to a deal. Dolphins sign wide receiver 22 Atwell. Seahawks sign running back Emmanuel Wilson. And the Bengals sign defensive tackle Jonathan Allen to a two year deal. Guys, back to you.

[Rich Davis]

I Danny G. You texted me. I'm so sorry I missed that one. Damn buyer. Give me. You just got my natural reaction. I'm a big Green Law fan. That is fantastic. I know. Listen, it's been a minute. Denver didn't work out for him, but that's some good news for the 49ers defense. I think they got a couple pieces over the last couple days, man. All right, cool. I'm in good. I'm in good spirits now.

[Steve Covino]

Well, I'm Cavino. That's Rich22 Davis because he's wearing his little leotard there. And. And we will do some show and tell. We will do Old School 150 hits next right here on Cavino and Rich. Now Rich, have you ever wiped with a dry piece of toilet paper and wondered is this as good as it gets? Well, it's not. Gets a lot better thanks to wet Extra large cleaning power of Dude Wipes. When they say extra large they mean like, like you're noggin rich Extra large. They mean business. So no matter the size of your mess, from top to bottom, Dudes has you covered for a confident clean.

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[Steve Covino]

Welcome back to the show. Lots of big announcements. Sga tay sga day is tomorrow but we do have show and tell so if you can guess what I brought in, we'll give you a prize if you guess right and Danny G. Calls your name. So watch the show now covino and rich FSR on YouTube plus over promise later today I'll tell you all about it. We're live from the fox sports radio studio and it's time for our tire act play of the day. Pass. Squatch flexed for Italy and the USA last night.

[Rich Davis]

That one I'm not sure if he got it all.

[Steve Covino]

Let's see. It's deep. It is gone.

[Rich Davis]

He's hitting get three.

[Stugatz]

Vinny's going to have so much espresso in him he may not go to sleep tonight.

[Steve Covino]

This will be his third shot of espresso. Vinny.

[Dan Byers]

Take it easy, big fella.

[Steve Covino]

You know, here's another way to look at it too. We were pretty hard on derosa and how they played against Italy. For all we know Italy would have whooped them anyway because they look strong last night too. That was courtesy of FS1, our Tire Rack play of the day Pasquantino dude.

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[Steve Covino]

Yeah.

[Stugatz]

What we gonna do right here is

[Steve Covino]

go back back into town. Throwing it back for a Thursday old school. When 50 hits at 50 after cnr give you the time capsule topic and we reminisce together. So social media buzzing about. Well, all the NFL trades, the WBC and according to awful announcing a lot of people they're buzzing about a sequel. A potential sequel for days of Thunder. Finally with Tom Cruise. See Danny G. He's like finally man.

[Rich Davis]

Camino. Yeah, Tom Cruise. While you like him, you're not a top gun days of thunder type of dude.

[Steve Covino]

No, I like Tom Cruise though. Big outsiders fan. Fan of his movies from the 80s. Never a top gun fan. I like the Nintendo game top gun. But there is a lot of people saying what Danny G just said. Hell yeah, Tom Cruise. Let's do it. A sequel. Days of Thunder. Maybe that Brad Pitt F1 movie lit a fire under his ass. What do you think that did well? Well right, because people talked real high on that. Maybe it got him motivated. So based on that and sequel gaining some traction. What are some other Movie sequels you wanted but never happened. And maybe we could manifest it into existence, right? Get that buzz going because we have some automatic hydromatic ones that should be or should have a sequel.

[Danny G]

You know what's sad about this one, if it happens, is Robert Duvall just passed away.

[Steve Covino]

Yeah, that sucks.

[Danny G]

They should have done this before he passed.

[Sam]

Gone too soon, Gone too soon.

[Steve Covino]

Maybe they write that into the script somehow and still acknowledge it and honor it. I don't know. But, yeah, Danny G's right there. That's why you wait too long. That's the sad part. That's the shame here, right? There's some obvious ones that come to mind, but certain movies, like, I hate when they go to the well too much, but sometimes, like, why didn't they. Right. That's the other question.

[Rich Davis]

I mean, it's a money grab, but I. Listen, know what I thought was good? I. I have. I have a couple answers. I'm gonna save my number one answer on the board because I even have the plot line for the sequel. I've thought this out. I think it's genius. In fact, I'm almost scared to say it because I feel like I should bring it to someone in Hollywood. Gold, baby, Gold. I feel like I got the number one answer of a movie that deserves a sequel. But I'll give you one that I thought was good. Kavino, you might have thought, man, it was all right. It was on Netflix. I really enjoyed Coming to America. The sequel with Eddie Murphy. I thought. I thought that was one. We got 20, 30, what, 40 years later.

[Steve Covino]

Yeah, we didn't think we'd get, but we got it.

[Rich Davis]

Yeah, that. That's the example. A movie where you're like, you know what? I think they could go back to the well. And I have two. But the number one answer I'll give you next and your feedback at 87799 on Fox. Kavin on Rich on Throwback Thursday.

[Steve Covino]

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