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Pardon the Interruption (01-15-10)
Mike: “Big football weekend, Tony. You want to come over and watch the games with me?” Tony: “Do we have to watch them from your hot tub again? I prune easily.” Today on the show, Tony and Mike talked about playoff pressure, Gilbert Arenas, Marvin Harrison, Bill Cowher, and Brandon Jennings. Tony and Mike spent Five Good Minutes with Ron Jaworski and then played What’s The Word.
Pardon the Interruption stars Tony Kornheiser (left), former columnist for The Washington Post, and Mike Wilbon (right), current columnist for The Washington Post. PTI is seen everyday at 2:30pm PDT on ESPN.
HEADLINES
Which Team Faces Most Pressure?
Which of the eight teams left in playoffs face the most pressure?
Mike: The Colts and Chargers. By not playing to win the Colts have more pressure. Third in line is Cowboys.
Tony: I agree with you about the Colts. Individually, Favre faces most pressure. Vikings are second and the Cowboys three.
Thoughts On Guilty Plea
Gilbert Arenas pleads guilty to felony gun chargers.
Mike: I think he’s done with team. It would surprise me if he plays this season.
Tony: I don’t think Arenas will ever play for Washington again. Maybe if there’s no owner. Most amazing story was Arenas blaming team for his actions.
Shooting Case Re-opened?
Feds re-open case against Marvin Harrison.
Mike: This is not the Harrison I know. The people we know in uniform we don’t know away from the game.
Tony: This is the example where we would stress that we don’t know people. He was a loner. He played a diva position but didn’t act like one. Who knows.
Interested In Giants Job?
Bill Cowher wants New York Giants job.
Mike: Cowher is going somewhere with a proven quarterback.
Tony: I always thought Cowher was waiting for Carolina job.
Was 55-Point Game A Curse?
Brandon Jennings laments scoring 55-points in a game.
Mike: I understand why he feels the way he does. He’s averaging 18-6. He’s still in the running for ROY.
Tony: I like him more and more. I think he’s the only rookie of consequences. 18-6 is wonderful for a rookie.
COMMERCIAL BREAK
FIVE GOOD MINUTES
Ron Jaworski
- You will see a shootout between Cards and Saints. Kurt Warner is in a zone and Drew Brees has had phenomenal season.
- Jaws: Saints; Wilbon: Cards; Kornheiser: Saints
- I think layoff will hurt Colts early in game but they will recover. They will catch up to Ravens.
- Jaws: Colts; Wilbon: Colts (in OT); Kornheiser: Ravens
- Cowboys have been hot against the Eagles, a one dimensional offense. Vikings will force Romo to throw and hold onto the football.
- Jaws: Vikes; Wilbon: Cowboys ; Kornheiser: Vikes
- I love Rex Ryan! But I think the buck stops here for the Jets. San Diego Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers and his receivers know how to beat the blitz.
- Jaws: Chargers; Wilbon: Chargers ; Kornheiser: Chargers
COMMERCIAL BREAK
What’s The Word
Dooly is A ___ Hire?
Dooly is hired as Tennessee head coach.
Mike: Desperate. The school is desperate.
Tony: Uncertain. He had a losing record in the WAC.
Gaines’ Shot Was____?
Gaines hits a shot to defeat the Cavs.
Mike: Splendiferous. Before this shot LeBron hit some ridiculous shots.
Tony: Hollywood. It was his first three as a pro and he gets another 10-day contract out of it.
Oden Would Be____ To Return To Court This Season?
Greg Oden of the Portland Trail Balzers.
Mike: Ambitious. Greg Oden is still 21-years old. You want him to want to be back out there?
Tony: Uninsurable. He’s made of glass. This kid should rest and sit. Wait till next year.
Save Without Mask On Was____?
NHL goalie Cam Ward makes save minus his face protection.
Mike: Gumpworsleyan. It’s the toughness you have to have to be a goalie.
Tony: Old School. This is Cam Ward and he’s going back to the 50′s.
COMMERCIAL BREAK
HAPPY, HAPPY
Happy 31st birthday to Drew Brees.
Happy anniversary to Gilbert Arenas. On this day three years ago he hit a buzzer beater to defeat the Utah Jazz.
Happy trails to the Shankapotamus baby (he’s too old).
ERRORS
Reali: You’re getting a lot of love for your O.A.R. reference and DuJuan Blair is on a
SHOUT OUTS
Mike: Vinne Del Negro. THe Bulls have won 7 out of 10.
Tony: Dallas Clark, Andrew Johnson, and Wes Welker.
