Hour 1 - Beard no more

Summary

Podcast Summary: The Herd with Colin Cowherd – "Hour 1 - Beard No More"

Release Date: February 21, 2025

Introduction

In the inaugural hour of "Beard No More," Colin Cowherd delves into one of the most talked-about changes in Major League Baseball: the New York Yankees' decision to amend their longstanding facial hair policy. Joined by co-hosts Steve Covino and Rich Davis, Colin navigates through the implications of this policy shift, its reception among players and fans, and its broader impact on the sports landscape.

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1. Yankees' Facial Hair Policy Change

The episode kicks off with Colin Cowherd announcing a significant development regarding the New York Yankees. The team has officially amended its facial hair policy to allow players and uniform personnel to sport well-groomed beards.

• Colin Cowherd (03:24): "And Jamim got Devin Williams— they said no one cares except you guys."

• Yankees Managing General Partner Hal Steinbrenner Jr.'s Statement (08:37):

  "Ultimately, the final decision rests with me and after great consideration as a Steinbrenner, we will be amending our expectations to allow our players and uniform personnel to have well-groomed beards."

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2. Impact on Players and Team Culture

Covino and Rich discuss the immediate and long-term effects of this policy change on the players' confidence and the team's image.

• Steve Covino (05:10):

  "Devon Williams is very outspoken. He felt very comfortable with his beard and more confident with his beard. So essentially, you're telling them to shave, taking away their confidence. That then becomes a counterproductive thing."

• Colin Cowherd (06:43):

  "I think back to when I was a little boy and as a Niners fan, when Montana left for the Chiefs, I didn't become a Chiefs fan, but there was a part of me that's like, unless they play the Niners, I'm certainly going to hope Cool Joe does well."

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3. Comparisons with Other Teams and Modern Individuality

The conversation shifts to how other teams handle player appearances and the growing emphasis on individuality in sports.

• Steve Covino (11:36):

  "Exactly. Which I always thought was a crappy look."

• Colin Cowherd (12:33):

  "But to the point now where you look back and say how many Yankees would have looked different? And now are we guaranteed to get a bearded Aaron Judge this year?"

• Steve Covino (15:09):

  "It's a big, big move moving forward. I bet you it's a celebration in the locker room."

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4. Reactions from Fans and Media

The hosts analyze fan reactions and media coverage, noting the shift in public perception towards the Yankees' new policy.

• Colin Cowherd (13:32):

  "But it was crazy to wake up this morning and your phone is lit up like, oh my God, I hope nothing bad happened. But we are synonymous with this stupid story."

• Steve Covino (17:10):

  "And you can put to rest. But it was crazy to wake up this morning and your phone is lit up like, oh my God, I hope nothing bad happened."

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5. Broader Implications for the Sports Industry

The episode explores how such policy changes reflect broader trends in sports, including player autonomy and branding.

• Steve Covino (21:08):

  "What you mean, what do I think about it? I think it's about time. It's good. As long as there is a compromise. It's not everyone showing up looking like Rip Van Winkle."

• Colin Cowherd (22:09):

  "There's no reason why anyone should choose to be a Met or Dodger or any other high market team or other team that would allow this. We're the Yankees and if we're going to compete with these other teams, we have to make this adjustment."

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6. Coverage of Other Sports Topics

Beyond the main topic, Colin and his co-hosts touch upon recent events in hockey, basketball, and football, offering their takes and insights.

• Hockey Success:

  The hosts express excitement over Canada's victory in the Four Nations Face-Off, praising the game's competitive spirit and the athletes' passion.

  • Colin Cowherd (34:01):

    "Hockey was on the forefront. Four nation face off."

  • Steve Covino (35:04):

    "They were playing for their country. They're playing for the win, for the pride, for the fans, for the team, for their teammates."

• NBA All-Star Weekend Criticism:

  The episode critiques the recent NBA All-Star Weekend, highlighting its lackluster reception compared to the success of the hockey event.

  • Colin Cowherd (32:19):

    "Danny G. I don't know if you watched, Ryan. I don't know if you watched, but let us know."

• LeBron James' Performance:

  Highlights LeBron James' remarkable performance despite media criticism, emphasizing his enduring legacy and leadership.

  • Steve Covino (39:35):

    "LeBron James like you know, keeps his nose clean. A good role model."

• NFL Updates:

  Discussion on Aaron Rodgers' potential team changes and the implications for his career.

  • Colin Cowherd (41:07):

    "He wants to be loved. He wants to be loved."

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7. Conclusion

The episode wraps up by reiterating the significance of the Yankees' policy change and its symbolic representation of evolving sports culture. Colin encourages listeners to engage with the show and share their thoughts on the discussed topics.

• Steve Covino (44:14):

  "Stories that, well, other shows don't seem to have the time to discuss."

• Colin Cowherd (44:33):

  "I'd say the most interactive show on Fox Sports Radio, maybe the most interactive show on planet Earth."

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Notable Quotes with Timestamps

• Hal Steinbrenner Jr. on Facial Hair Policy (08:37):

  "Ultimately, the final decision rests with me and after great consideration as a Steinbrenner, we will be amending our expectations to allow our players and uniform personnel to have well-groomed beards."

• Steve Covino on Devin Williams (05:10):

  "Devon Williams is very outspoken. He felt very comfortable with his beard and more confident with his beard. So essentially, you're telling them to shave, taking away their confidence."

• Steve Covino on Hockey's Competitive Spirit (35:04):

  "They're playing for the win, for the pride, for the fans, for the team, for their teammates."

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Final Thoughts

"Hour 1 - Beard No More" masterfully intertwines a deep dive into the Yankees' cultural shift with broader discussions on sports trends and athlete individuality. Colin Cowherd and his co-hosts provide insightful commentary, enriched with personal anecdotes and expert opinions, making it a compelling listen for sports enthusiasts eager to stay abreast of the latest developments.

Transcript

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[Colin Cowherd]

Now, let's get this party started.

[Listener]

You're listening to Fox Sports Radio.

[Colin Cowherd]

Yo, surprise. It's your butts.

[Covino]

Cavino and Rich.

[Colin Cowherd]

And for Colin on the Herd, becoming like a Friday tradition, huh?

[Covino]

You know I'm okay with this. Hey, I'm Covino, that is Rich. And we are live from Union, New Jersey. We're here in Jersey, dirty Jersey. Eating lots of pizza, eating lots of Taylor ham sandwiches.

[Colin Cowherd]

Let me tell the truth. We just got out of a meeting with Hal Steinbrenner Jr.

[Covino]

Yes. And he took my word serious. And it's like a holiday. We have lots to talk about. No more facial hair policies. Well, explain. For the New York Yankees, we're gonna talk hockey today. What in the hell? Usually I say hockey, schmocky. Not today. Plus, there's some stories about being starstruck. We got weekend hobnobbin, things you need to watch over the weekend. But I'm so excited about this New York Yankee story. Again, Covino and Rich in for Colin on the Herd. The number is 8, 7, 7. For the herd, we got super producer.

[Colin Cowherd]

Danny G. Danny G. What's up, man?

[Covino]

Happy Friday is right. Like I said, it's a celebration for baseball fans, for Yankee fans especially. And it's like, ding dong, we'll grow our beards. Grow our beards. Grow our beards.

[Colin Cowherd]

You said baseball fans. Only Yankees fans.

[Covino]

Oh, yeah.

[Colin Cowherd]

No one cares except you guys.

[Covino]

But I think it's a great, great change in the right direction. And of course, we have big sexy Ryan back at the studios. Two on the ones and twos. And of course, you, Fox Sports Radio Nation. Thanks again for hanging out with us. Let's get involved. Let's get it going. We are on site in Jersey because, well, we did an event yesterday, believe it or not, with Dallas Goddard which.

[Colin Cowherd]

By the way, poses a very interesting question. What happens when you start to become friendly with guys that are not on the team you root for?

[Covino]

I think there's a real simple answer to that, to be honest. Yeah, so Dallas Goddard, super bowl champion of the Philadelphia Eagles. We had to do an event with him yesterday and he's such a great dude guy, real down to earth, super pumped about his win, makes you pump for him. The answer is simple. I think you start to like players but still root for your team. And I think that's okay. You could still root for your team. Rich is a lifelong 49ers fan, but you root for that player as a man, as an individual. It's like when your favorite player leaves the team, you don't abandon your favorite player. You still root for him a little bit, keep your eye on him, but you, you keep your alliance and your allegiance to the team you root for. So it's really that, like getting to know him. We've had him on our show a few times. We're going to get him on again. We spent the whole day with him yesterday. We met his girlfriend. Right. Talked about life and the victory and what it's like to be in the locker room. You get to know the guy and you realize he's a down to earth, strapping young fella. You, you just get to root for him and appreciate him and you keep your eye on him.

[Colin Cowherd]

As simple as that. Do you know what? Simple. Move on. But I think back to when I was a little boy and as a Niners fan, when Montana left for the Chiefs, I didn't become a Chiefs fan, but there was a part of me that's like, unless they play the Niners, I'm certainly going to hope Cool Joe does well.

[Covino]

Exactly. Yeah, it's like that. So now we're rooting for him and he'll be on the show more and more often again. Covino and Rich. We're Normally on from 5 to 7 on the east, Monday through Friday, 2 to 4 on the west. Just search Covino and Rich at covinoenrich on social media or call us now. 8, 77 for the herd. It's a pleasure to be here again. That's what brought us to the East Coast. We live in Los Angeles, but they said, hey, we need you to do some event with Dallas Goner. Would you like to do it? We said yes. So since we were on the east, we said, let's go back to Jersey, say hi to the fam, Stuff our faces with Taylor Hammond Pizza and let's rock the herd today.

[Colin Cowherd]

Let me tell you, it's, it's very interesting because I feel like of all the shows on Fox Sports Radio and I'm not patting ourselves on the back because it's such a stupid story, but I feel like we were the league leaders in joking about the Yankees lame ass facial hair policy. Like we would often bring up young Dominican players, young Latino players, you know, around the league. Any young player for that matter who wants to clean shave in 2025, it's a lame ass look. Very few guys clean shave.

[Covino]

I couldn't believe my eyes when I saw it this morning.

[Colin Cowherd]

We got so many messages because again, we're the bozos that bring it up often. But let me read the press release from your dude, a guy that now runs your Los Yankees.

[Covino]

He's my dude. Today, Hal Steinbrenner put a statement out. My family, all my friends, so many people, I woke up, I was like, what now? Am I dreaming? It really felt like, no way, this can't be real.

[Colin Cowherd]

Statement from Yankees managing general partner Hal Steinbrenner. The memo is regarding alterations of Yankee facial hair policy.

[Covino]

What?

[Colin Cowherd]

In recent weeks I've spoken to a large number of former and current Yankees spanning several eras to elicit their perspectives on our long standing facial hair and grooming policy. The fact this is even a memo is hilarious to me and I appreciate their earned and varied feedback. These most recent conversations are an extension of ongoing internal dialogue that dates back several years. Ultimately, the final decision rests with me and after great consideration as a Steinbrenner, we will be amending our expectations to allow our players and uniform personnel to have well groomed beards. Moving forward, it is the appropriate time to move beyond the familiar comforts of our former policy.

[Covino]

It is. And what we said when they got Devin Williams is I think change starts with one man. And I believe that he was the catalyst. And that one man, because you invest what, eight point something million dollars a year for this guy to be the closer of your team. And intimidation role, really, you're closing the game. You're the closer of the New York Yankees and you have this, this really intimidating, dominating beard that gives you this sense of confidence and makes you feel like a badass. And then you're forced to shave it. Now you look like a baby cherub on the mound and pinstripes like you took away that intimidation factor. And Devin Williams is very outspoken. He wasn't disrespectful, but he was very outspoken on the fact that he hadn't shaved in years and that he felt very comfortable with his beard and more confident with his beard. So essentially, you're telling them to shave, taking away their confidence. That then becomes a counterproductive thing. And, you know, we mentioned our time with Dallas Goddard yesterday. Philadelphia Eagle, coincidentally, I said to him, just in random conversation, I said, hey, Dallas, he had a regular scruff going on, right? A regular 20, 25 scruff with some facial hair. Like, if the Eagles had a policy and they said you had a shave, how would you feel about it? How would the guys react? He's like, oh, man, that would. That would be terrible. He's like, nah, you would find eventually you'd find somewhere else to play because that's just, you know, you got to think about the off season and just out and about and just how you feel about yourself. He's like, the young guys today, no way, man. I don't like that. That was his take on it. You hear how young people's. Young people talk about, you know, how they want to look when they're out there. It's about time. And again, I'm a Yankees fan, so I believe in tradition. But as we've said many times, sometimes tradition is making the same mistake over and over again. And how Steinbrenner said it, right now is the time. It's the perfect time. And the rule is, well groomed beards, meaning you can't show up to work because it's work. You know, you got to show up like a professional. You can't show up to work looking like Hobo Williams. You can't look like a hobo.

[Colin Cowherd]

Can't look like a member of the 04 Red Sox.

[Covino]

Exactly. Which I always thought was a crappy look.

[Colin Cowherd]

But work, let me tell you, it's. It's interesting. And I think 20, 25 is the right timing. You know, forget it's a Yankee.

[Covino]

It is. It's a timing thing.

[Colin Cowherd]

A lot of these young players have more deals than ever with brands on social media, Tick Tock, Instagram X. They're do. They're pimping more products than ever before. It's a different time. And I. I think it was the right move by Steinbrenner. And you and I were breakfast, getting some Taylor ham. Like you said, out here in New.

[Covino]

Jersey, it's not pork roll that that argument needs to end. Now.

[Colin Cowherd]

I know people in Texas or LA or Chicago, bigger cities around the country, like, who cares about the Yankees facial hair? It's an ongoing joke that these dudes had a look like they were showing up in an accounting office shaving every day. But to the point now where you look back and say how many Yankees would have looked different? And now are we guaranteed to get a bearded Aaron Judge this year?

[Covino]

Without a doubt. Because in the off season, yeah, that's how most of these young dudes are rocking it. In fact, if you look at us right now, we got a well groomed scruff going on. It's just the way of the world. You're going to force these young dudes to rock a cornball mustache like your dad had? Get out of here.

[Colin Cowherd]

I mean, not, not to backtrack a week, but last Friday we filled in for Colin and big sexy Ryan and Danny G. I believe I asked both of you. This came up literally a week ago because I said, yo, guys, when was the last time you shaved your face? And you guys said, years and years. Am I right? You are correct, sir.

[Listener]

Yeah. For me, Danny G, it's been since high school my senior year.

[Colin Cowherd]

Yeah. So when you hear this policy, it is funny how we probably have talked about this stupid policy more than any other show so we could put it to rest. But it was crazy to wake up this morning and your phone is lit up like, oh my God, I hope nothing bad happened. But we are synonymous with this stupid story. So I'm glad we got to fill in for Colin today.

[Covino]

But it is a bigger deal because so many people laughed at the Yankees because of that. If you're not a Yankees fan, you still looked at it like, yo, man, that's the most outdated policy possible. You and your stupid Yankee rules. That's so dumb. You know, if I was a young player, I wouldn't want to play there. And as a result, I think it became an uncool place to play. Like what? Clean shaven in today's world? Like, I'd rather play for another team. Other teams are willing to pay you nowadays. So yeah, if there's another team willing to pay you and, and they're a contender and they're going to let you grow your facial hair and be who you want to be and be as flashy as you want to be and you can be comfortable in your own skin, you know, why wouldn't you choose that team? Yankees were going to lose talent as a result of this stupid rule that they held onto. And I say stupid from today's standard. I understood it years ago, like, hey, you show up to work as a professional, I get it. So I do like the compromise and I hate to be that guy. There's so many sports guys especially, that were like, I've been saying it, I've always told you I was the guy.

[Colin Cowherd]

I don't want to be that guy.

[Covino]

I don't want to be that guy. But I did say that it starts with one man. That man would be Devin Williams. And that it should be a compromise. And that's exactly what you got. They're allowed to have a well groomed beard, so they're not coming in looking like, like, yeah, like Kevin Millar, Johnny Damon or Old Man Winter. Right. You gotta have a well groomed beard. And I think it's a big, big move moving forward. I bet you it's a celebration in the locker room. And then it poses a lot of questions.

[Colin Cowherd]

It's a little victory, right? No, no one looking like Justin Turner. But look at this. In Vegas, the Yankees over under went from 92 to 94 wins. Look at that. People are predicting more confidence. The beards give them two more wins. Yeah. But interestingly enough, are we going to see every single Yankee rocking some type of stubble or facial hair? John Carlo.

[Covino]

Yes. I think you're going to see.

[Colin Cowherd]

Think of Garrett Cole when he was an Astro, not a Yankee. Garrett Cole had long hair and a beard.

[Covino]

Garrett Cole here, I'm already starting up, starting to grow facial hair again.

[Colin Cowherd]

Garrett Cole, I guarantee that goober. Aaron Judge, taking it back to my Houston roots.

[Covino]

A little bit of a mullet too. I'm not sure.

[Colin Cowherd]

Aaron Judge, definitely going to be having a beard on opening day. And it was Verdugo, former Yankee, who's a free agent still, I believe, said, yeah, I just want to go play for a team where I could wear my jewelry, grow my beard and be me. So maybe there was a catalyst there too, where they're like, listen, he didn't work out for us. But you know when companies you work for, when you leave or they fire you or you quit, they're like, can you take an exit survey? And you're like, yeah, no, thanks. But they want you to take an exit survey on the way out. Like, what did you like about our company?

[Covino]

What didn't you.

[Colin Cowherd]

They got a public exit survey from Verdugo and his exit survey was, I played for the franchise with the most history in Major League Baseball and I hated it.

[Covino]

Well, any place that you work, take it to a real life situation for everybody listening, where they won't let you be you and you can't do you. There's a lot of places that hire you, right, because they like you. Then when you get there, they change you to do it their way. So now you're out of your comfort zone and you can't be 100% your best. In a weird way, that matters and translates into baseball. You're probably thinking, big deal, it's facial hair. You know, imagine if they forced you to wear a stupid haircut or a certain type of facial hair at your profession. Again, I think it would take you out of your game. You would feel weird about it. You're like, this isn't me.

[Colin Cowherd]

I mean, we don't need to harp on this. Like Bryce Harper, who, by the way, would look weird without facial hair.

[Covino]

Exactly.

[Colin Cowherd]

I don't want to harp on this, but Danny G. Just one quick more question for the room. I've never seen you not wear a hat. What if Fox Sports was like, oh, yes, Daniel. Danny, we, we. You can't wear a hat anymore. That would aggravate you.

[Listener]

I have some stylish do rags at home.

[Colin Cowherd]

No, no, do rags as well, Danny. You just have to show your head.

[Covino]

You'd be like, we call them don't rags here at the office. Respectfully.

[Listener]

Then I would shave my dome and get a tattoo on the top of my bald head.

[Colin Cowherd]

Ryan. Let me ask you. Big sexy Ryan. You got a cool ass, like, you know, grizzly beard. Imagine like Ryan. You, Ryan would go from looking like James Harden to James soften.

[Covino]

Yeah, he would. And it's a confidence killer.

[Colin Cowherd]

That is the confidence killer. You look cool with your beard. And I know some guys like, really? Who cares about a beard? I bet you confidence and how good you feel about yourself comes with your appearance. And it's on your face. So there's a lot of guys that are like, yeah, I would look like a baby little boy, clean shaven. So think about that.

[Covino]

Think about that. And also think about this. There will be people that still show up clean shaven. And that's gonna be interesting because you're like, that's the guy who. And then when you read what Hal Steinbrenner said, he said he got varied opinions. So there were people that were like, no, I think we should stick with the tradition, Hal. Right? There were people that were probably on the side of keeping things the way they were. And hold. You know, George would be rolling over in his grave right now if you. I think George would be happy about this. You know, who's mad to evolve, as we say all the time. And we quote our pal Gary Vaynerchuk, innovate or die. And it was becoming a very Very dated rule. It made a team that I root for feel a little corny after a while. And I think it is a bigger day than people realize.

[Colin Cowherd]

Yo, I'm just, I'm looking at some of our feedback. Our boss hit us up with a link. Someone has already done images of Yankees with different hairstyles and beards.

[Covino]

That's another thing, Rich. Like how do you think the people feel? Like, who had to live by these policies like a Glabor Torres, right, Who his whole career with the Yankees had to show up like a little baby boy. And now you know, he's a tiger, he's already got the facial hair going on, but he's like, oh, so now they lift it, you know, it's like he just missed the cuddle.

[Colin Cowherd]

Think of any social issue right where, where you grew up and they didn't allow something and now they do. Like for all we know, Dom Mattingly and Ron Guid really pissed.

[Covino]

Like, yeah, they're like Louisiana.

[Colin Cowherd]

Lightning's like, I could have had a.

[Covino]

Beard exactly like all the players from yesteryear. But look, if you're a non Yankees fan, I get it, you don't care that much. But this is a big deal. Change is a good thing. And for the first time you're going to see Yankees showing up, you know, with a well groomed beard, not just a goofy mustache. Your thoughts? That's our take on it. And again, I hate to be the show that said we told you, but we did say a compromise was inevitable. Inevitable and coming soon. And today was the day.

[Colin Cowherd]

Well, hey, your thoughts at 8-7-7 for the herd. If you want to chime in most interactive show on Fox Sports Radio at Covino and Rich. I actually made Covino give me his initial reaction this morning before he went on the air. And he was actually pretty fired up. So you could check that out because.

[Covino]

It'S about time, Rich. It really is. It's about time. But it's also the perfect time. And I know this sounds like, like a stereotype of sorts, but you're right. As baseball grows into more of an international game, forget about the fact that it's 2025, right? Yeah, it's an international game. You expect these young Latino players, these Dominican superstars to want to go and play for a team like the Yankees and shave something that sort of identifies them.

[Colin Cowherd]

No.

[Covino]

You know what I mean? Like it sounds silly, but it's not. That's how they look. That's how they feel confident.

[Colin Cowherd]

Especially now in 2025 when this younger generation is all about being an individual and I want to be me and blah blah, blah, blah. Like there's conformity is, you know, not a thing people are down with anymore at all. So it's the right move. Congrats to the Yankees. I'm a mess fan. But.

[Covino]

But you know what? It also shows you not only the pressure that the players and the young people were putting on the Yankees and they were feeling the heat from social media and the banter and our show, of course, we've been talking about it for a long time.

[Colin Cowherd]

Like I said. And you're meeting with Hal. This my meeting with Hal.

[Covino]

You know, I was like, I was pounding my fist like listen, Hal, I'm serious about this.

[Colin Cowherd]

Flew into New Jersey for this.

[Covino]

Look, as a vato local here, I'm telling. We don't want to completely shave. It's 2025. I think the Yankees are also making a statement and I think we're the first to probably say it. They're feeling the heat. Feel the heat. And they know they have to compete and they're thinking, look, we have to be the place to be.

[Colin Cowherd]

And there's no reason for anyone to want to turn away from.

[Covino]

There's no reason why anyone should choose to be a Met or Dodger or any other high market team or other team that would allow this. We're the Yankees and if we're going to compete with these other teams, we have to make this adjustment.

[Colin Cowherd]

Well, hey, coming up on Cavino and Rich in for our buddy Colin on the Herd. Two things I definitely want to get to.

[Covino]

I want you to think of the.

[Colin Cowherd]

Most unpopular move your team has ever made because the Chiefs, there's speculation that they might pull the trigger on a move that fans would lose their mind about. So unpopular moves your team has made. Plus last night both of us watched hockey.

[Covino]

Can't even believe it.

[Colin Cowherd]

You heard me.

[Listener]

Wait, say what now?

[Covino]

Yeah, Danny G. For real.

[Colin Cowherd]

Guess what?

[Covino]

The Yankees changed our policy and CNR watched some hockey last night and it wasn't Blades of Steel. We weren't playing Nintendo. Blades of Steel. Of Steel.

[Colin Cowherd]

And we weren't playing Nintendo Hockey where you picked two medium guys, one skinny guy and one fat guy.

[Covino]

Yeah. No, we weren't playing old school video games. We actually watched hockey.

[Colin Cowherd]

Hockey.

[Covino]

Have a thought about it.

[Colin Cowherd]

Hockey was on the forefront. Four nation face off. And we'll give you our thoughts next right here. Kavino and Rich in for Colin on the Herd.

[Listener]

Be sure to catch live editions of the Herd. Weekdays at noon Eastern, 9am Pacific on Fox Sports Radio, FS1 and the iHeartRadio app.

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[Bobby Bones]

Hey, it's Bobby Bones. Join me and former NFL quarterback Matt Castle every Wednesday for our new podcast, Lots to say with Bobby Bones and Matt Castle. Between us, we have over 17,500 passing yards, multiple New York Times bestsellers, and one mirrorball trophy from Dancing with the Stars. So where else are you going to find a show with that much athleticism and football insight? Based in Nashville, we're more than just your basic NFL show. We talk sports, but we talk pop culture and music and a little bit of everything because we got lots to say. I texted you and you texted me back. Now I don't know if you have the update, but like all the little thumbs up and heart and stuff, like it's all colored. They changed it and the heart's a little pink. It felt like I told you I loved you. I'm gonna be honest, it was a little pink.

[Colin Cowherd]

There was something sentimental when you, when you send it. It was like, do I send the.

[Bobby Bones]

Heart Now I don't like the color edition.

[Colin Cowherd]

It's extremely pink.

[Bobby Bones]

Listen to Lots to say with Bobby Bones and Matt castle on the iHeartRadio app, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts.

[Colin Cowherd]

I'm Mark Seale.

[Nathan King]

And I'm Nathan King.

[Covino]

This is Leave the Gun, Take the.

[Colin Cowherd]

Cannoli, the five families to shoot that picture.

[Nathan King]

Leave the Gun, Take the Cannoli is based on my co host Mark's best selling book of the same title. And on this show we call upon his years of research to help unpack the story behind the Godfather's birth. From start to finish, this is really.

[Covino]

The first interview I've done in bed.

[Nathan King]

We sift through innumerable accounts, 35 pages isn't very much. Many of them conflicting.

[Bobby Bones]

That's nonsense.

[Nathan King]

There were 60 pages and try to get to the truth of what really happened.

[Colin Cowherd]

And they said we're finished, this is over. Not only is not going to work, you gotta get rid of those guys.

[American Express Representative]

It's a disaster.

[Nathan King]

Leave the Gun, Take the Cannoli features new and archival interviews with Francis Ford Coppola, Robert Evans, James Caan, Talia Shire and many others.

[Covino]

Yes, that was a real horse's head.

[Nathan King]

Listen and subscribe to Leave the Gun, Take the Cannoli on the iHeartRadio app, Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts.

[Covino]

Welcome back to the show. Covino and Rich in for Colin on the Herd. We're on site on location in New Jersey. We got Danny G on the phones at 877 for the herd back in Los Angeles with big sexy Ryan on the ones and twos again at Covino and Rich on social media, if you want to chime in on. On Twitter, on X if you want to see Rich's dance moves on Tick Tock, everything what Covino and rich normally on 5 to 7 on the east, 2 to 4 on the west. It's a pleasure to be here. And I know it sounds like the dumbest sort of thing to celebrate, like, wow, wow, the Yankees got beards, huh? But it really is a big deal. So a long overdue story. And as a Yankees fan myself, I'm very pumped about it.

[Colin Cowherd]

You mean Marcos, who's a Red Sox fan, who said Covino? You guys yapped about the Yankees hair long enough that he grew a beard himself?

[Covino]

Oh, he actually.

[Colin Cowherd]

Yeah, he grew a beard.

[T-Mobile Representative]

Yeah.

[Covino]

Oh, Marcos JC on social media. Thank you, bro. I appreciate it. Before we talk about hockey and play, quote me one of our brand new games. We're giving away prizes on the show today. 8, 7 7, 4, the herd. Let's take a few phone calls and say what's up? Wrap this up and move on. Who do we got?

[Listener]

Danny G. Let's start with Doug in San Diego.

[Covino]

Hey, Doug. So, big day. Welcome to the show.

[Colin Cowherd]

Let's not. Come on, let's put in perspective.

[Covino]

As dumb as that sounds, it absolutely.

[Colin Cowherd]

Is for Yankees fans and for a silly story, but don't.

[Covino]

A big day for Yankees fans. You mean the most storied franchise in baseball history.

[Colin Cowherd]

Now you're losing me.

[Covino]

No, but that's the truth.

[Colin Cowherd]

What's up, San Diego?

[Covino]

Hey, what's happening?

[T-Mobile Representative]

You guys got up at the crack of noon, huh?

[Colin Cowherd]

Cracking noon, man. Yeah, really. You know, you're right.

[Covino]

But you know what? We had time to have. Have lunch, breakfast. It was nice, you know, had nice, as my mom would say. We had coffee.

[Colin Cowherd]

The Jersey accent.

[Covino]

Stephen, you want coffee? Very good, sir.

[T-Mobile Representative]

Tell you what, this is the final.

[Covino]

Piece of the puzzle for the Yankees. Who needs Juan Soto now we have stubble. I think it's fantastic and it's about time.

[T-Mobile Representative]

The only problem is George is rolling over in his grave.

[Colin Cowherd]

I knew it. I knew it.

[Covino]

You know they're gonna say that.

[Colin Cowherd]

There's gonna be someone that says that if they haven't already. Like, yeah, Mr. Steinbrenner would not have this.

[Covino]

You know, whoever has the side of that story, you just know is the lamest guy ever. Seriously. And a lot of people are hitting me up like, what do you think about this? Like, what do you mean, what do I think about it? I think it's about time. It's good. As long as there is a compromise. It's not everyone showing up looking like Rip Van Winkle, you know, they're not showing up looking like hobos. They're showing up looking like well groomed professionals. I think that's important. And if that's the compromise, I love it. And you said it best. It's the best off season acquisition after.

[Colin Cowherd]

Devin Williams, then Juan Soda that you.

[Covino]

Get that you didn't get Juan Soda.

[Colin Cowherd]

He's ripping already?

[Covino]

Yeah, he's pregnant.

[Listener]

Let's talk to Solomon in Los Angeles.

[Colin Cowherd]

What's up, Solomon? Kavino Rich in for Colin today. What's up, bud?

[Covino]

Hey, I'm good, guys. You know, this is such an interesting question that you brought up here today. It's kind of that slippery slope thing. If you're self employed, you can dress.

[T-Mobile Representative]

And look however you want.

[Covino]

But I think that changes when you are employed by someone or an organization. That owner probably has the right to say, look it. This is the look I want to represent my team.

[Colin Cowherd]

Oh, yeah, no doubt. I just. I just think if it was. If it was not just one team has this policy and the other 29 don't. That's. That's what it was with the Yankees. It was. We're the most stored franchise. We don't. We don't grow beards. Like, it seems so outdated at this point. So welcome to 2025 Yankees fans.

[Covino]

It is. It is that. And you made some great points. And that's what we've been talking about for so long. And I'm a. I'm a big believer in you. You dress for the part that you want and you show up looking like a professional and always put your best out there. But this was just long overdue and dated. And again, it's a compromise. The quote again is well groomed. Beards, and we move on. I think you're going to see a different sense of confidence, a different sense of swag that the Yankees have needed for a long time. You know, I still think Derek Jeter would have been the guy though, to not rock the beard for whatever reason.

[Colin Cowherd]

He looks like a nerd regardless.

[Covino]

I've never seen him with the scruff, but it gives them a swag that they needed to compete in today's game with these other superstars. It's not about the Yankees anymore. It's about the Mets, it's about the Phillies, it's about the Dodgers, it's about the Padres. All these young Latino players. They want to feel their best, they want to look their best and play their best. And now the Yankees get to, you know, play along in that game.

[Colin Cowherd]

Just another fun story to go along with. Everyone getting ready for baseball, which, by the way, talking to some buddies last night on the East Coast, I know baseball more of an east coast sport. And you know, west coast Dodgers, obviously their fans are super excited. Padres got some stuff going on. Giants trying to compete again. But on the east coast, people already talk about how they're excited about baseball starting up again.

[Covino]

Without a doubt.

[Colin Cowherd]

Yeah, it's going to be fun this year.

[Covino]

Even my brother, just for a different perspective. He's my stupid brother, so he's not much different than me, but he's a lot younger than me. And he was like, yo, yo. I was listening to you guys talk about, like the excitement, the buzz for baseball this season. He's like, you guys are absolutely right, yo. He's like, for real. He's like, there's something different, like heading into this season, there's way more excitement than in recent history, bro. He's like, I can't wait.

[Colin Cowherd]

There's some fun storylines.

[Covino]

Yeah.

[Colin Cowherd]

All right, now. Baseball, excited about it. Football, we got some good stories coming up and we just, you know, we're fresh off the Super Bowl. NBA All Star Weekend. Oh, my goodness, how criticized it was. Kevin Durant even said, yeah, maybe you won't do it moving forward if you guys are going to complain so much. They're already talking about maybe next year. Danny, did you see a one on one tournament of the stars for a million dollars? Like they're, they're throwing things at the wall now. Did you see that one?

[Listener]

Yeah, I saw that.

[Covino]

Well, Danny G. I do respect Silver's willingness to throw stuff out there to see what sticks. I do appreciate that. But we also can't deny the fact that. But they. They pulled a stinkeroo with this All Star game.

[Colin Cowherd]

It just didn't go according to plan. The whole, you know, team Barkley versus Team Shaq, it fell flat.

[Covino]

Yeah, it did. Big time.

[Colin Cowherd]

And last night, I don't even know how to explain this. The four nations face off hockey got my interest to the point where you and I threw it on like, dude, let's watch tonight.

[Covino]

Well, there was lots of buzz leading up to it. Right? And all.

[Colin Cowherd]

President Trump called the team.

[Covino]

Exactly.

[Colin Cowherd]

There was some. There was fights in the first matchup.

[Covino]

In the USA recently. And yes, there's a lot of buzz that was leading up to the game. And Rich and I, again, we were in Jersey visiting. My parents were here for a work event, Fox Sports Radio. It was like, well, what, you know, we're eating pizza here. What's up? Oh, that's right. A hockey game is on. That's tonight. Rich is like, that's tonight. But, yeah, that's tonight. So we put it on and, man, you would have thought you guys saw it and chime in. Eight, seven, seven for the herd. Danny G. I don't know if you watched, Ryan. I don't know if you watched, but let us know. You would have thought you were tuning in to, like, an Olympic type of atmosphere.

[Colin Cowherd]

You would have thought it was a NHL Stanley Cup Game 7 or a gold medal game of the Olympics.

[Covino]

It felt big.

[Colin Cowherd]

To simplify, it had a vibe.

[Covino]

It did.

[Colin Cowherd]

To the point where I, who will self admittedly say I watch a few NHL playoff games a year, but truth be told, I don't never watch.

[Covino]

I rarely watch.

[Colin Cowherd]

I'll never watch a regular season game. I'll go to, like, you know, one of the dads at the school's like, hey, you want to go to a Kings game? I'll go. Because it's fun to go to a hockey game. But I'll admit it, I am by no means an NHL fan, but last night I was locked in like it was Sunday.

[Covino]

Football. Absolutely. Because it felt big nations competing, pride is on the line, you know, and. And I think it starts really there. You see athletes that care and they're playing for the sport. They're playing to win. And I think that's the. That's the subtle difference. Immediately you see people putting their heart out there to win and compete, and that's what sports is about. That's easily relatable to anybody tuning in to watch. I'm not a hockey fan. I'm a sports fan. I like to watch people compete. We want to see people put their heart out there immediately. You see that because they're playing for their country. They're not playing for the money. They're playing for the win, for the pride, for the fans, for the team, for their teammates.

[Colin Cowherd]

From the minute the national anthems were sung.

[Covino]

Exactly. Oh, Canada, that was like, oh, man, this is big.

[Colin Cowherd]

The US national anthem.

[Covino]

It's like Rocky versus Drago or something.

[Colin Cowherd]

Felt like we were in a battle against our friendly neighbor up north. And it really was special last night. And if anyone has any further thoughts, I thought, you know, Connor McDavid, one of the biggest stars in the last decade or so in the hockey world, it seemed appropriate that he was the guy.

[Covino]

Absolutely.

[Colin Cowherd]

On a big night. And yo, Canada A, you one up this, you got cheesies, you got poutine, you got Jim Carrey, you got Avril Lavigne. Well, Celine Dion, Mike Myers, Linus Morissette. Mountie Cups.

[Covino]

Got Tim Hortons.

[Colin Cowherd]

Tim Hortons.

[Covino]

There you go.

[Colin Cowherd]

Is Bieber from Canada.

[Covino]

Yeah, he is Bieber.

[Colin Cowherd]

But last night, see Mike Myers, I did.

[Covino]

Oh, okay.

[Colin Cowherd]

Three to two. And if anyone wants to chime in on that, I. I was shocked how pulled in I was. And you got to give it credit. I was gonna say home run. I should say goal. A goal. A big time overtime goal for the NHL. Especially following up the weak ass weekend of the NBA.

[Covino]

It really exposed the stark contrast from what we saw All Star weekend with basketball.

[Colin Cowherd]

Really? I don't know what the numbers will show.

[Covino]

Basketball took another L last night while hockey got the double.

[Colin Cowherd]

You know what it felt like? You know what it felt like, Danny G. It felt like you forgot Valentine's Day. The NBA is the guy that forgot Valentine's Day. And then him and his girl have to see some Captain Romance who's like, whining and dining his wife because it was a fail, followed by wow. A league that doesn't get much of attention really killed it last night. All right, well, let's go to Danny G. With some Herdline news. Come on.

[Covino]

No, no, no. Turn on the news. This is the Herdline news.

[Listener]

All right, fellas, since you guys are big hockey fans now, allegedly huge fans, we'll start with Canada. Will Nathan McKinnon become a household name now after being MVP? McKinnon scored three goals in the three game round robin, beginning with a power play. Go 56 seconds into Canada's amazing 43 win over Sweden. That was the opening game. Then he added two goals in a 53 victory over Finland in Canada's third game, which propelled his team into the final versus RUS team. Of course, it was a well deserved MVP honor for McKinnon who got Canada off to that great start in Sweden and then in the United States Finals. So is this a jersey you guys are gonna purchase now?

[Colin Cowherd]

I'll tell you this though, I'm so into it, Danny. I've knocked out two of my teeth and I started growing a mullet. That's how into hockey I am after last night. But you know what, it is cool, you know how not to sound sexist, but you know how like sometimes a guy will mansplain football to his wife? Like that's Patrick Mahomes. He's a big deal. Like, like I'm okay learning a sport that I don't know much about. Like if you told me name hockey players, I might name 10. So the fact that it was highlighted last night and I'm more of an NFL, NBA, Major League Baseball guy, I am more than welcoming hockey and last night, if it's a catalyst for me, Karen, a little bit going into the NHL, second half is the catalyst for.

[Covino]

A lot of people, but that's the difference. NBA had the perfect stage to deliver with All Star Weekend, right? Hockey took advantage of that last night.

[Colin Cowherd]

So you need a catalyst. Dude like Clayton, like Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese were for the wnba. You just need a catalyst and all of a sudden you could start grabbing people's attention. Of course I'm not saying hockey is going to get 20 million viewers a game now, but I think there are people that are like, you know what, that was hella fun last night.

[Covino]

That was great, competitive, awesome, fun to watch. And you start to remember those names for sure if you don't already.

[Listener]

And now onto a sport I've been trying to get you guys more excited about the NBA. The sports media was very critical of LeBron just a couple nights ago after he missed two three pointers at the end of that Charlotte game. But just one game later, Lakers head coach JJ Redick had something to say after the 40 year old LeBron dropped 40 to lead LA to a 110, 102 win over the Blazers. He really just defies anything that's normal, Reddick said. And not just the physical feats, the plays, it's the mentality. He's a billionaire and yet he's playing on the second night of a back to back at 40 after 22 years with every frickin record and every accolade. It's like he's amazing to coach. He sets the standard for how you're supposed to approach this craft.

[Colin Cowherd]

You know what? Cavino loves to get down on LeBron. I don't know if you've been listening recently.

[Covino]

Why would you say that?

[Colin Cowherd]

Saying that he's ruining photos and you know, he's a selfish guy. I've always been a LeBron guy. Yeah, I'm not a super fan. But Danny, you know what I think would be cool? I mean honestly, when you think about what a good dude he really is, LeBron James like you know, keeps his nose clean. A good role model. Yeah, he flops here and there. Yeah, he looks, looks selfish at times, but wouldn't it be nice if he led the Lakers to an NBA finals championship and then he told everyone to just lick. He just told everyone it's tootsies.

[Covino]

Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah.

[Colin Cowherd]

But I mean he should imagine LeBron wins and he's like I'm out. That would be a great ending. I would love to see he is doing stuff. When you think about everyone who just sweats MJ and all the legends, they were not even close to doing what he's doing at his age. So. So people love to leave that part out of the narrative.

[Listener]

Yeah. And by the way, Luka was inactive trying to nurse that injury. They feel like he kind of rushed back a little bit. So hopefully he heals up and can get going there with the Lakers. And we will wrap with the NFL guys. Aaron Rodgers is likely going to play a wild card role in the NFL carousel. According to NFL.com, if the former four time NFL MVP wishes to continue his career with the jets, they're expected to release him. Of course he's going to need to find a team willing to give him a shot. But what is Aaron looking for in a new club? TMZ tracked down the 41 year old who was kind of happy after a workout. They asked him what factor he's factors he's taking into consideration if they want you.

[Colin Cowherd]

Rogers said yeah, he wants to be loved. He wants to be loved. Danny G. Which I think we all in a relationship, in a work situation, you want to be wanted. And he said he want to be surrounded by top notch personnel, correct?

[Listener]

Yeah. But the main thing, he just wants to be wanted.

[Colin Cowherd]

I want to be wanted. He went out to say personnel and.

[Covino]

Then he also want you to want me.

[Colin Cowherd]

And if you keep reading on, he also threw in he wouldn't be opposed to nice weather. And I know the quarterback carousel, as they put it, is still in motion, but I think the first chip to fall has to be whether or not the Rams stick with or move on from Matthew Stafford. Because I heard.

[Covino]

I heard want to be with contender.

[Colin Cowherd]

I heard Colin talking about it right here on the Herd Stars.

[Covino]

No, there's a lot. All right. If that's the truth, there's a lot of women, Rich, that would love you, but they're not women you want. Right. So you also want to be with someone that's attractive to you, and that would be a team that's contending. So it's not just someone that wants you or a team that wants you. You also want to play for that team.

[Colin Cowherd]

That's true. So.

[Covino]

Yeah, but he's sort of downplaying that part. You don't want to end up with a stinker. You don't want to. You don't want to end up on a weak ass, whack ass team.

[Colin Cowherd]

When we went over the possible landing spots for Aaron Rodgers a couple like.

[Covino]

A week ago, three decent.

[Colin Cowherd]

We left off the Rams because at that point there wasn't the speculation that they move on from Matthew Stafford. Now that that's the possibility. The Rams West Coast, Aaron Rodgers. Nice weather, Sofi. Like. Like sort of makes sense.

[Covino]

Yeah. For a year or two.

[Listener]

Yeah. Or if your boy Purdy Rich wants too much money, maybe he can fill in for your Niners.

[Colin Cowherd]

You know what? I. I'm the crazy 49ers fan that's not opposed to that. I like Brock Purdy a lot. And when we talked to Fred Warner at the super bowl, he looked in my eyes, he looked into my soul and he's like, rich. I'm like, yes, Fred Warner. He's like, promise you Purdy's the guy. But if they don't want to pay Purdy 50 or 60, I'm not crazy against the idea of Aaron for one plus years and you draft a quality rookie. Who knows? All right, thank you, Danny. That was the Herdline news.

[Listener]

Well, that's the news.

[Covino]

And thanks for stopping by the Herd lie news. All right, so why did the four nations title, the tournament last night resonate with so many people? Because I believe that's the buzz. I think a lot of people tuned in and were like, whoa, man, that. Wow, what a refreshing game. We're gonna come back with the Nick Javis Rhyme reel recap of the game. Right. So an exclusive for you here on Colin Cow herds the herd Cavino and Rich. And we're gonna dissect it, figure out why it was so great last night. Plus, we're gonna play a game called Quote me giveaway prizes. We got more Covino and Rich in for calling on the Herd, Fox Sports Radio.

[Listener]

Be sure to catch live editions of the Herd weekdays at noon Eastern, 9am Pacific.

[Covino]

Hey, it's Steve Covino and I'm Rich Davis and together we're Covino and Rich on Fox Sports Radio.

[Colin Cowherd]

You can catch us weekdays from 5 to 7pm Eastern, 2 to 4 Pacific on Fox Sports Radio. And of course, the iHeartRadio app.

[Covino]

Why should you listen to Covino and Rich?

[Colin Cowherd]

We talk about everything. Life, sports, relationships, what's going on in the world.

[Covino]

We have a lot of fun talking about the stories behind the stories in the world of sports and pop culture. Stories that, well, other shows don't seem to have the time to discuss.

[Colin Cowherd]

And the fact that we've been friends for the last 20 years and still work together, I mean, that says something, right?

[Covino]

So check us out. We like to get you involved too. Take your phone calls, chop it up, as they say.

[Colin Cowherd]

I'd say the most interactive show on Fox Sports Radio, maybe the most interactive show on planet Earth.

[Covino]

Be sure to check out Covino and Rich live on Fox Sports radio and the iHeartradio app from 5 to 7pm Eastern, 2 to 4 Pacific.

[Colin Cowherd]

And if you miss any of the live show, just search Covino and Rich wherever you get your podcast. And of course on social media.

[Covino]

That's Covino and Rich.

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[Bobby Bones]

Hey, it's Bobby Bones. Join me and former NFL quarterback Matt Castle every Wednesday for our new podcast, Lots to say with Bobby Bones and Matt Castle. Between us, we have over 17,500 passing yards, multiple New York Times bestsellers, and one mirrorball trophy from Dancing with the Star. So where else are you going to find a show with that much athleticism and football insight? Based in Nashville. Nashville. We're more than just your basic NFL show. We talk sports, but we talk pop culture and music and a little bit of everything because we got lots to say. I. I texted you and you texted me back. Now, I don't know if you have the update, but like all the little thumbs up and heart and stuff, like it's all colored. They changed it and the heart's a little pink. It felt like I told you I loved you. I'm gonna be honest, it was a little pink.

[Colin Cowherd]

There was something sentimental when you, like when you send it. It was like, do I see. Send the heart.

[Bobby Bones]

Now I don't like the color edition.

[Colin Cowherd]

It's extremely pink.

[Bobby Bones]

Listen to Lots to say with Bobby Bones and Matt castle on the iHeartRadio app, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts.

[Colin Cowherd]

I'm Mark Seale.

[Nathan King]

And I'm Nathan King.

[Covino]

This is Leave the Gun, Take the Cannoli.

[Colin Cowherd]

The five families did not want us to shoot that picture.

[Nathan King]

Leave the Gun Take the Cannoli is based on my co host Mark's best selling book of the same title. And on this show we call upon his years of research to help unpack the story behind the Godfather's birthday. From start to finish, this is really.

[Covino]

The first interview I've done in bed.

[Nathan King]

We sift through innumerable accounts. 35 pages isn't very much, many of them conflicting.

[Colin Cowherd]

That's nonsense. There were 60 pages.

[Nathan King]

And try to get to the truth of what really happened.

[Colin Cowherd]

And they said, we're finished. This is over. It only is not going to work. You gotta get rid of those guys. This is that.

[Nathan King]

Leave the Gun, Take the Cannoli features new and archival interviews with Francis Ford Coppola, Robert Evans, James Caan, Talia Shire and many others.

[Covino]

Yes, that was a real horse's head.

[Nathan King]

Listen and subscribe to Leave the Gun, Take the Cannoli on the iHeartRadio app, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts.

[Covino]

How cool is that, man, we were so impressed with that game last night. Thanks again to Nick Javis with the hockey rhyme reel. Recap. Four nations. Congrats to Canada. But impressive to say the least. Like I said, hey, Rich and I's knowledge of hockey doesn't go far beyond blades of steel. It really doesn't. Blades of steel.

[Colin Cowherd]

You're blades of steel guy. I told you I was more of a Nintendo hockey guy. Where you picked two medium guys, one skinny guy, one fat guy.

[Covino]

I like that too. Look, we rarely watch hockey, but last night was impressive. Stark difference from other sports, mainly the NBA because we're fresh off of that stinker of an all star weekend where they had the chance to really make an impact. You had one night to win over so many fans to bring you from NFL to the NBA. But instead we're talking baseball and beards and Yankees and all off season acquisitions. And last night hockey had their moment, had their chance and I thought they delivered. It was a major win for hockey, major win for Canada, but USA represented. And it went over time again. Connor McDavid lifted Canada over the USA for the Four nations title in OT.

[Colin Cowherd]

But do you think Trump reached out to Team USA? I'm so disappointed. Nah, I don't know losers.

[Covino]

But as we try to put our finger on why it felt so big and so good, listen to what PK Subhan had to say about that.

[Colin Cowherd]

I'm sick and tired of making athletes greats, all time greats that aren't the best examples. Stephen A. You want athletes to be educated on this and understand this. They gotta understand the importance of showing up to the all Star game and being on the court. Because you're making 100, 200, 300 million, you should be out there banged up. You should be. That's why we pay you, is to max out. I don't care if you play 50 years, I want your best 10. I want you on the court dominating. I want you to go all out. I want Michael Jordan, I want Kobe. That's what I want in every sport. That's the guy that I follow. You're a different version than that. You don't get my respect. Oh, and the NHL last night showed such heart and, and huevos in a.

[Covino]

Game, you know, sport, man. It was about winning, it was about their teammates, it was about the fans that go there. That was so well put, so well said. Even Stephen A. Smith had a. You're absolutely right. Not, not much I could say about that. He was just shaking his head in agreement with everything PK Suban said. So now we turn it over to you to Fox Sports Radio. Nation of the herd who watch hockey all the time. What were your thoughts?

[Colin Cowherd]

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[Colin Cowherd]

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[Nathan King]

And I'm Nathan King.

[Covino]

This is Leave the Gun, Take the Cannoli.

[Colin Cowherd]

The five families did not want us to shoot that picture.

[Nathan King]

This podcast is based on my co host Mark Seals best selling book of the same title. Leave the Gun, Take the Cannoli features new and archival interviews with Francis Ford Coppola, Robert Evans, James Caan, Talia Shire and many others.

[Covino]

Yes, that was a real horse's head.

[Nathan King]

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[Bobby Bones]

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