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Summary: Terrific Sports Book
Review: A great book for every level of sports fan, from the die hards to the casual fans. For the casual fans, it has topics such as the greatest baseball players of all time. For the the die hard fans, Chris gets more specific as he discusses topics such as salary caps, and underrated players. Arguments have always been a big part of sports. Sports encourages debate among fathers and sons, friends, and co-workers, and with this book, you'll always have the advantage.
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Summary: vintage Mad Dog commentary
Review: A long time listener of Mike and the Mad Dog radio, nothing gets me in a better mood driving on weekday afternoons that Mad Dog's high octane, intense viewpoints on everything sports. Needless to say, I was pretty excited when the Mad Dog 100 was released.His book is vintage Mad Dog. Tackling 100 arguments of sports on a surprisingly wide and thorough range of topics, he provides arguments that are reasonable, if not correct (everyone has their own opinion), and presents many hidden factors or facts that fans don't often realize. A few reasons in particular why I liked it... 1. Not too technical. An earlier reviewer said that Mad Dog's analysis was "watered down", meaning they only scratched the very basics of a topic. I think this is actually a good thing. Why? I could follow arguments and enjoy the commentary on sports I don't know much about, such as football or track. Going into too much detail will alienate much of the book for many readers, besides it's 300 pages even with basic arguments. 2. The hidden factors. I mentioned this before- on seemingly every topic, the Dog brings up relevant facts that the reader (at least I was) wasn't aware of... the "I didn't think of that" kind of fact. For example- the fact that Gherig batted once and took the rest off the day off several times to extend his consecutive games streak, while Ripken's playing every day ofteh hurt his team but occurred because of Ripken's drive for the record are two factors in the streak debate (which was better?) that most non-religious baseball followers don't realize. 3. The authority factor. I like the fact that the Mad Dog will admit when he knows little about a sport or topic and won't try to ram an argument down your throat for these (although he will for everything else :)- he won't try to dissect a topic he knows nothing about. Same goes for his time period- Mad Dog states several times he won't comment as critically on players or periods before his time, and I respect him for that. I don't need a guy who's forty five-ish trying to examine the ins and outs of Christy Matheson's game because he wasn't even born yet- Mad Dog understands that. I'll be the first to tell you that Mad Dog isn't right about every topic, and he can be more than a bit stubborn. But reading the book, I fully realized how smart the guy is in sports- even if you think he's wrong, he's going to bring up some aspects of ANY argument you might not have thought of. So enjoy Mad Dog 100, it's a lot of fun for those of us who ponder the great sports arguments and love talking about em...
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Summary: Everything You'd Expect from the Dog
Review: Any fan of "Mike and the Mad Dog" knows that the Dog has an opinion on almost everything sports-related. In this book, Chris Russo offers his opinion on 100 great sports arguments (though not each subject is really an argument), each without blatant subjectivity. Russo does not draw out his opinion over 20 pages, keeping each argument at around roughly 3 pages, which makes the book enjoyable because one can browse through the arguments that are not of interest. One doesn't have to read each argument and agree with everything Mad Dog says to find this book entertaining. I'd recommend this book to sports fans in general because it has something for just about everyone.
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Summary: Everything You'd Expect from the Dog
Review: Any fan of "Mike and the Mad Dog" knows that the Dog has an opinion on almost everything sports-related. In this book, Chris Russo offers his opinion on 100 great sports arguments (though not each subject is really an argument), each without blatant subjectivity. Russo does not draw out his opinion over 20 pages, keeping each argument at around roughly 3 pages, which makes the book enjoyable because one can browse through the arguments that are not of interest. One doesn't have to read each argument and agree with everything Mad Dog says to find this book entertaining. I'd recommend this book to sports fans in general because it has something for just about everyone.
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Summary: Everything You'd Expect from the Dog
Review: Any fan of "Mike and the Mad Dog" knows that the Dog has an opinion on almost everything sports-related. In this book, Chris Russo offers his opinion on 100 great sports arguments (though not each subject is really an argument), each without blatant subjectivity. Russo does not draw out his opinion over 20 pages, keeping each argument at around roughly 3 pages, which makes the book enjoyable because one can browse through the arguments that are not of interest. One doesn't have to read each argument and agree with everything Mad Dog says to find this book entertaining. I'd recommend this book to sports fans in general because it has something for just about everyone.
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Summary: Save Your Money
Review: As a long time listener of the Mike & The Mad Dog radio show, I was expecting more from the angry canine. Unfortunately this book is more like a weak single through the infield rather than a home run.
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Summary: A bummer....I really thought it would be compelling.
Review: As an avid listener of the mad dog's radio program, I really wanted to read his book. After all, he plugged it at every possible moment on air for three months. It must be good, right? Not really.
This book is not for the hard core sports fan. At the same time, I can't imagine a casual sports fan picking it up either. At every turn of the page there was one big problem - no depth. There was no subject that grabbed a hold of me and consequently, I found the book boring.
Too much SF Giants and NY Yankees. He had no thoughts that made me even remotely interested. How would mad dog change the NHL? Everyone knows the dog doesn't even watch the NHL! Not even in the playoffs. Get rid of the blue line! Why didn't I think of that? I was really looking for the fire that makes his radio show special. Maybe all of those years being bored having to listen to Mike have finally taken their toll. About the only chapter I found interesting was the one where he recommends his favorite sports books. I plan on reading the ones on his list that I missed. I doubt this book will make anyone's list.
Sorry Doggie.
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Summary: Save Your Money
Review: Being a "Mike and The Mad Dog" fan for many years now, I was expecting more from the surly pooch, Chris Russo. Unfortunately his book is not nearly as entertaining as his radio persona. There are a few good sections in this book, to be sure, but for the most part it left me unfulfilled. Hopefully his partner, Mike Francesa, comes out with his own book soon and shows Russo how it should be done.
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Summary: A must read for the true sports fan
Review: Chris Russo deliveres big time in his first attempt at writing a book. His knowledge and passion for all sports easily shines through. I learned many details that I never knew about some of the sporting worlds' most memorable moments. I also love the format of the book which allows you to browse and read in the order you would like. I have been stuck inside all memorial day weekend and Russo's work got me through it. All Mike & the Mad Dog fans must read this book. Non-listeners should run out and buy it as well. Way to go Mad Dog, not too bad for a Giant fan!
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Summary: A true fans book!
Review: Chris Russo wrote the sports fan's ultimate book here... for all the die hard sports fans who cant get enough and have a view on everything this is the book! Chris has finally wrote a sports book by a true sports FOR a true sports fan. Thanks Chris for an amazing book!
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