NB of Newsday has been smack in the middle of this mess the whole Summer and now he’s moved on to finding out who Mike Francesa’s new partner will be. Apparently the network also has to find an update person, which is the topic of his most recent post, but he throws out some very interesting partner possibilities as well…..
The search for an update person seems to be further along than that for a new No. 2 man (or woman).
From what I have been able to piece together, the update list includes Bob Heussler, Jerry Recco, Sal Licata and Jonas Schwartz. Heussler, known as “Mr. Met” on the show, long has shown a willingness to stand up to Francesa and Chris Russo as well as a dry sense of humor.
As for the bigger job . . . all sorts of interesting names have been seriously discussed, from what I hear, including Sid Rosenberg, Chris Carlin, Ian Eagle and even ESPN.com’s Bill Simmons.
Hahaha….and I want Chuck Klosterman as a weekend editor!* They have to be delusional if they think that Simmons would ever accept that job, but I guess you don’t know the answer until you ask. The leading candidate from what I’ve heard is Sid Rosenberg, and while he’s had his “issues” over the years, it wouldn’t really be that bad of a pick. He’s seemingly settled down a bit in his old age and has experience working in New York. Albeit with Imus, but experience none-the-less.
I’m also surprised with Ian (EYE-IN) Eagle’s name being among those mentioned. I’m a fan, and I think he’s a pretty good announcer, but the guy comes off as being just boring as hell. Well unless he feels like he’s at a Bar Mitzvah….
Mike Francesa, WFAN looking into new cast members (Newsday)
*- I wouldn’t really subject you all to him every weekend. It was just an example.
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