Pardon the Interruption (01-18-10)

By Ryan Hogan

Mike: “Tony Kornheiser playing hurt today, folks. How’s that tummy Tone?” Tony: “Let’s put it this way, you’re in range.” Today on the show, Tony and Mike talked about Jets/Chargers, Vikings/Dallas, late touchdown in Vikings game, Ravens/Colts, Cards/Saints, and NFL retirements. Tony and Mike also answered viewer’s questions in Mail Time!

Pardon the Interruption stars Tony Kornhesier and Mike Wilbon. It's seen everyday at 2:30pm PDT on ESPN.

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

Did Jets Win Or Chargers Lose?

Mike: Both. Jets went in there and took a game. Chargers are weak-minded enough to let them have it.
Tony: Chargers are very disappointing. Chargers gagged. Yes, Jets won but you can tilt that 75% to Chargers.

  • “Excellent analysis. They not only addressed the question asked but their discussion was actually germane to what happened in the game.”
  • WILBON:1 KORNHEISER:1

    • Surprised By Blowout?
    Minnesota routs Cowboys 41-3.

    Mike: The Vikings defensive line knocked the snot out of Tony Romo. Hire Leslie Frazer as head coach.
    Tony: Imagine if AD had run well. I’ll give Brett Favre all the credit in the world.

  • “Two great topics is a row.”
  • WILBON:2 KORNHEISER:2

    • Did Vikings Run It Up?

    Mike: Stop the offense. I didn’t see Keith Brookings that fired up all game. The Cowboys were calling time outs meaning they hadn’t given up.
    Tony: I thought that touchdown was chincy, and cheap and it indicated that Favre was going to retire. It was fourth and 3 and you’re ahead 34 points, you hand the ball off. You don’t think that was running up?

  • “Wilbon 100% correct, Tony absolutely wrong. If Cowboys don’t like it they should have stopped it. And to infer that Favre is going to retire from that touchdown pass is even more ridiculous. Tony loses 2 points.”
  • WILBON:3 KORNHEISER:0

    • Question About Layoff Answered?
    Colts defeat Ravens 20-17

    Mike: It doesn’t put it to rest to me because the Colts disappointed me. They did what they were supposed to do and if they win the Super Bowl we will be left to say, “what if.”
    Tony: It doesn’t put the Colts resting to bed. The Colts have to win a Super Bowl to erase that. The Colts smothered a team with a good defense and a good running game. They will play a team like that this weekend.

  • “Tony gets back to form. Both hosts unleash excellent comments.”
  • WILBON:4 KORNHEISER:1

    • COMMERCIAL BREAK

    MORE HEADLINES

    Impressed By Bush, Saints
    Saints defeat Cardinals 45-14

    Mike: I thought Saints was done. I was glad to see them bounce back and I thought Reggie Bush was the catalyst for that. Can the Vikings make it close?
    Tony: Saints have the most complete offense in entire league. But can they win 17-13? Three games in a row they scored 17 and lost them all.

  • “Solid commentary. However, Kornheiser said Cards gave up 91 points in last two games, it was just 90. He loses a point.”
  • WILBON:5 KORNHEISER:0

    • Warner, Reed, Westbrook May Retire?
    Kurt Warner, Ed Reed, and Brain Westbrook may retire.

    Mike: If I had to guess, Kurt Warner will retire. Ed Reed is one of the smartest football players of his generations.
    Tony: The most likely to retire is Westbrook. Warner is up in the air. Reed has to talk to Lewis and Harbaugh first.

  • “Wilbon named dropped (again). He mentioned that he’s spoken with Warner a couple of times. One point deducted.”
  • WILBON:4 KORNHEISER:1

    • Should Frazier Want Job?
    Should Leslie Frazier want Buffalo Bills job?

    Mike: How many black men had the option of saying no to an NFL team? The answer is zero.
    Tony: The only team in the NFL you would avoid is Oakland. Buffalo has a great owner and good fans.

  • “Wilbon loses two points. He loses the points because he said that Dungy turned down the Seahawks job and then says black men don’t have the optioning of saying “no” to NFL teams.”
  • WILBON:2 KORNHEISER:1

    • COMMERCIAL BREAK

    MAIL TIME!

    Allen Wants Less Fan Input?
    Ray Allen wants less fan input in All-Star voting.

    Mike: Allen wants fans to have 50% input and a minimum number of games played.
    Tony: If the fans want Allen Iverson and Tracy McGrady to play then that’s what they should get.

  • “Kornheiser is absolutely correct and Wilbon is dead wrong. Mike’s opinion is insulting to fans so he loses two points.”
  • WILBON:0 KORNHEISER:2

    • Took A Swing At Umpire?
    Jose Offerman punches umpire.

    Mike: It was a wrestling move. He didn’t even hurt him. I just thought the ump took a bogus charge.
    Tony: This guy is a maniac. He should be band from world baseball.

  • “Wilbon is complaining about the umpire taking a flop? Mike that’s low even for you.”
  • WILBON:0 KORNHEISER:3

    • Signed To Play China?
    Stephon Marbury signed to play in China.

    Mike: Why would a team in Beijing pay for him? I guess he’s still a basketball celebrity. They love the NBA in China.
    Tony: He has a colossal market if he wants to sell his cheap shoes.

  • “Wilbon had some solid comments but Tony’s attempt at humor was trite.”
  • WILBON:1 KORNHEISER:2

    • Women Fight Pre-Game?
    Louisville and Georgetown women’s team fight before game.

    Mike: I feel bad about talking about this because women’s basketball can’t get on the show. Even if the score 45 we don’t talk about them unless they fight.
    Tony: The whole thing is regrettable. It may be a bigger deal because they are woman.

  • “Did someone replace Wilbon? What an enlightened and elegant opinion. Wilbon’s keen observation was extremely inspiring.”
  • WILBON:3 KORNHEISER:3

    • COMMERCIAL BREAK

    HAPPY, HAPPY

    Happy 55th birthday to Kevin Costner.
    Happy anniversary to Lynn Swan. On this day 34 year’s ago, Swann made an acrobatic catch in Super Bowl X.
    Take a moment to honor the passing of Gaines Adams, 1983-2010.

    ERRORS

    Reali: No Way Out is a hot movie? Ed Reed one interception and he fumbled. Arizona allowed 90 points or 83 if you subtract the special teams touchdown.

    SHOUT OUTS

    Mike: Joe Lynardi.
    Tony: Makers of gatorade and saltines.

    TODAY’S WINNER

  • Tie

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    One Response to “Pardon the Interruption (01-18-10)”

    1. PTI fan
      January 19, 2010 at 5:36 am

      I’m with you. Wilbon blew it on the topic about Frazier but was awesome when it came to women’s basketball.

      #1306

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