OT: McC KNBR Callers
The main reason for this diary is because I could have sworn I heard our own Goofus calling into KNBR at about 5:30 this morning.
Something about Randy Winn getting boo'd at the Warriors game. But then after the caller established credibility and the host asked his opinion on the Giants off-season thus far (mainly that Sabean has yet to do anything) there was no response outside of a "yea". I have to say I was a little disappointed for the following reasons:
- The opportunity to inject KNBR with some actual intelligent insight from a real Giants fan was not taken advantage of.
- No reference to McC.
This FanPost is reader-generated, and it does not necessarily reflect the views of McCovey Chronicles. If the author uses filler to achieve the minimum word requirement, a moderator may edit the FanPost for his or her own amusement.
0 recs |
65 comments
Comments
Re: OT: McC KNBR Callers
by SF Pete on Nov 27, 2007 10:01 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
Re: OT: McC KNBR Callers
by jponry on Nov 27, 2007 10:04 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Re: OT: McC KNBR Callers
Or as Goofus speculated, Ws fans are more A's fans than Giants.
I watched the Ws game on and off and didn't see it myself, just heard some talk of it on KNBR early this morning.
by mxmob33 on Nov 27, 2007 10:16 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Re: OT: McC KNBR Callers
by Cookyman on Nov 27, 2007 10:16 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Re: OT: McC KNBR Callers
by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Nov 27, 2007 11:11 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Re: OT: McC KNBR Callers
by KCE on Nov 27, 2007 10:08 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
Re: OT: McC KNBR Callers
by SF Pete on Nov 27, 2007 10:23 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Re: OT: McC KNBR Callers
by EliminateMe on Nov 27, 2007 12:09 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Re: OT: McC KNBR Callers
also called in once(July or Aug 2006?) to Razor and Mr. T to fill them in on Niekro's inability to hit RHP, then Mr. T asked Sabean about it 10 mins later on the Sabean show...
by slojoe on Nov 27, 2007 10:34 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
Re: OT: McC KNBR Callers
That, and I usually listen in the car or on my lunch breaks. And I don't like being on the phone in the car, and over lunch I'd rather just eat than wait on hold for a half hour while I eat just to address something some idiot said at what will then be a half hour ago.
I would like to call in sometime, though, just to say I did it. I'm sure my moment will come.
by howtheyscored on Nov 27, 2007 12:24 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Re: OT: McC KNBR Callers
by joebirdie3 on Nov 27, 2007 12:53 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Re: OT: McC KNBR Callers
by howtheyscored on Nov 27, 2007 1:00 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Re: OT: McC KNBR Callers
by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Nov 27, 2007 1:08 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Re: OT: McC KNBR Callers
by Cookyman on Nov 27, 2007 1:40 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Re: OT: McC KNBR Callers
by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Nov 27, 2007 4:08 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Re: OT: McC KNBR Callers
In that order? I like your priorities.
by Cookyman on Nov 27, 2007 4:41 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Re: OT: McC KNBR Callers
by howtheyscored on Nov 27, 2007 5:47 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Not true
by groug on Nov 27, 2007 5:55 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Re: Not true
by howtheyscored on Nov 27, 2007 5:59 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Sympathy Vote
by Moggeee on Nov 27, 2007 11:16 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Re: Not true
by groug on Nov 27, 2007 11:31 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Re: Not true
by thehavenot on Nov 28, 2007 12:10 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Re: Not true
by howtheyscored on Nov 28, 2007 9:10 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Re: OT: McC KNBR Callers
by Goofus on Nov 27, 2007 9:04 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Re: OT: McC KNBR Callers
by wilriv21 on Nov 27, 2007 9:15 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Re: OT: McC KNBR Callers
I feel kind of bad. That was way too easy a joke to make. Not, you know, bad enough to keep from making it, but still.
by howtheyscored on Nov 27, 2007 9:22 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Re: OT: McC KNBR Callers
by groug on Nov 27, 2007 10:12 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Re: OT: McC KNBR Callers
Murph and and Dibbly were talking about the AP article mentioning that Randy Winn was present at the game and were saying that wasn't really noteworthy and wondering why the writer mentioned it. They also mentioned that there was a smattering of boos for Winn. I called in with two points:
- the writer probably mentioned that Winn was Nash's backcourt teammate at Santa Clara, but it got edited out.
- the boos were probably from A's fans simnply booing him because he's a Giant...the stepchild complex.
I've called in a couple of times. Murph always remembers and mentions the "Goffus and Gallant" connection. The most memorable was when I won tickets to see The Who in a on-air singing competition.
by Goofus on Nov 27, 2007 1:10 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Re: OT: McC KNBR Callers
by Kitspool on Nov 27, 2007 1:38 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Re: OT: McC KNBR Callers
But yea, I was pretty surprised to hear Goofus on the radio at that time. At least he probably had minimal hold time.
by mxmob33 on Nov 27, 2007 1:42 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Re: OT: McC KNBR Callers
I'd rather have a real job, though. Being between temporary assignments is only vaguely gratifying.
by howtheyscored on Nov 27, 2007 1:59 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Re: OT: McC KNBR Callers
by Natto on Nov 27, 2007 4:12 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Re: OT: McC KNBR Callers
by Cookyman on Nov 27, 2007 4:27 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Re: OT: McC KNBR Callers
by wilriv21 on Nov 27, 2007 4:48 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Re: OT: McC KNBR Callers
by Woody Wins on Nov 28, 2007 12:27 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Re: OT: McC KNBR Callers
I took your "yup" to be a reflection that there are a lot of bad deals that Sabean could be making right now that so far have not been made. With every bad or marginal free agent that signs elsewhere, I breathe a little sigh of relief. It's one more bad deal Sabean won't make, and one more day where Lincecum and Cain remain Giants. Anyway, that's what my "yup" would've meant.
No news is (more or less) good news.
by tobias on Nov 27, 2007 1:43 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Re: OT: McC KNBR Callers
by Merope on Nov 27, 2007 4:03 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Re: OT: McC KNBR Callers
The last time I called was to Larry Krueger, while driving with my sons back to OC from San Diego, after a Giants-Padres game. I can't even remember why I called or what I said. Just that that my older son egged me into calling. I'm sure it was compelling and riveting radio.
by tobias on Nov 27, 2007 2:14 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Re: OT: McC KNBR Callers
by smirnoff on Nov 27, 2007 5:34 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Re: OT: McC KNBR Callers
All of which is to say I really miss Bruce McGowan.
by Steve on Nov 27, 2007 6:34 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Re: OT: McC KNBR Callers
by slojoe on Nov 27, 2007 7:40 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Re: OT: McC KNBR Callers
by oldjacket on Nov 27, 2007 9:55 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Re: OT: McC KNBR Callers
d. bruce is ok, but he seems more interested in putting on a show, whereas Krueger was a real Giants
fan and knew more about the Giants than any other host i can remember...
by slojoe on Nov 27, 2007 7:36 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Re: OT: McC KNBR Callers
by Smoke on the Water on Nov 28, 2007 1:59 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Krueger was peerless in his prime
Even better, his tough-love takes during Giant losing streaks were often spot-on and edgy.
...but ultimately, over the edge. (sob)
by Moggeee on Nov 28, 2007 4:36 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Re: OT: McC KNBR Callers
- Which is the worst division in baseball?
- Who will have more wins: The Giants or the A's? And how many wins will that be?
I was spot-on with the NL Central being awful. I was perhaps overly optomistic in regards to my dear Giants but I correctly predicted that the A's would beat out the Angels in the AL West.
All-in-all I scored a 1.5 out of 2. That's not bad so I think Damon Bruce owes me a six-pack.
by Woody Wins on Nov 28, 2007 12:40 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Re: OT: McC KNBR Callers
by rxmeister on Nov 27, 2007 7:16 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Re: OT: McC KNBR Callers
by Mordy From Monsey on Nov 27, 2007 7:35 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Re: OT: McC KNBR Callers
by Goofus on Nov 27, 2007 9:08 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Re: OT: McC KNBR Callers
by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Nov 27, 2007 9:33 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Re: OT: McC KNBR Callers
(Halford is the lead vocalist who in later years came out.)
by Goofus on Nov 28, 2007 6:47 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Re: OT: McC KNBR Callers
Lame comment by Bruce. A bunch of homophobic metalheads banging their heads to songs about men = One of history's greatest triumphs.
by Grant on Nov 28, 2007 9:27 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Re: OT: McC KNBR Callers
I remember my grandma being surprised when it was revealed Liberace was gay and thinking, "You're kidding, right?"
I remember people being surprised about George Michael and thinking "Didn't you ever see him in those little white shorts in the 'Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go' video?"
With Rob Halford, it shouldn't have been a surprise since he always looked like he was on his way to a leather bar in the Castro.
by Goofus on Nov 28, 2007 11:17 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Re: OT: McC KNBR Callers
Sorry, just bringing the conversation UP TO DATE!1!?!@:)
by howtheyscored on Nov 28, 2007 12:09 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Re: OT: McC KNBR Callers
Sorry, just keeping it topical!!1!!!!1!!
by Goofus on Nov 28, 2007 12:50 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Re: OT: McC KNBR Callers
Touche.
by howtheyscored on Nov 28, 2007 2:22 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Re: OT: McC KNBR Callers
I had no idea he was Gay. And this was in SF!
As if there was any doubt, actually LISTEN to the lyrics of Grinder or Call of the Priest.
Oh, and I still like Judas Priest, but for some reason it didn't turn me gay.
by zenbitz on Nov 28, 2007 11:37 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Re: OT: McC KNBR Callers
by Goofus on Nov 29, 2007 10:26 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Re: OT: McC KNBR Callers
by zenbitz on Nov 29, 2007 1:04 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Re: OT: McC KNBR Callers
by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Nov 29, 2007 9:30 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Re: OT: McC KNBR Callers
by David Arnott on Nov 28, 2007 5:47 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
Re: OT: McC KNBR Callers
I believe it is that control that will determine whether is a very, very good pitcher or an all-time great.
And apparently the Giants are unwilling to give him up for Miguel Cabrera, which I believe is a good decision on their part.
I'm not sure how the Giants are going to get any hitting, but I don't think that is the answer. I would love to have Miguel -- but not at the expense of Tim and more.
by sharksrog on Nov 29, 2007 1:15 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Re: OT: McC KNBR Callers
Heck, if I had to wait that long to post here, there would be no "thehavenot."
by thehavenot on Nov 30, 2007 2:59 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

by 

















