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Summary: A Lesson In The Field
Review: When people think about sports talk radio, most think of two guys yelling back and forth at each other and not really getting down to the nitty gritty aspects of the argument. In some casses this is true, in others, it is purely fiction. This book is an example of the way sports talk radio should be. Each chapter presents a clear viewpoint and has the right facts to back it up. The aruguements are so different that you never get bored with the book and at the end of it find yourself wanting more. All sports are tackeled in this book, whether it is the "big 4" (football, baseball, hocky, and basketbal) or different sports that may not get as much media attencion such as auto racing, Tenis, and golf. As an aspireing sports talk show host and writer myself, I found the book to be interesting and almost like a learning experience for me. I have been relentlessly pushing the book on my radio show and hope that everyone shares the same love of the book that I did. So do your self a real big favor right now, 1.scroll up 2.Put "The Mad Dog 100" in your shoping cart 3. Proceed to checkout. Trust me, its well worth it.
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Summary: Russo Writes A Book That Is Different
Review: Wow! I lived in NYC for sometime so I know of Mr. Russo and his enthusiasm. But his book is something you can read twice. The first time you read it, you get angry with him because you disagree with some of his arguments. But reading it again, I can absorb some of his points better and see the cases he makes for each subject.
Despite the fact that I have never agreed with him on his "Shaq is as good as Olajuwon" arguments, I agree with alot in this book. And I can't wait to get back to NYC to tell him about it.
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Summary: 100 Chances to Play in the Field of Dreams
Review: You know those great ballpark conversations you have with your Dad, or your brother or your best buddy during a pitching change in the sixth inning? That's what this book is like. Russo collects all those arguments that never quite get resolved between two sports fans. The Dog gives his take. He's smart, and sometimes he's even right-except about the salary cap.
Then it's your turn.
Reading this book (and you won't be able to put it down) is your excuse to pick up the phone and say "Hey, Dad, remember that story you always tell about the tape measure homer that Mickey Mantle hit against Kansas City? Well, I just got this new book and Chris Russo agrees with you that Mickey has more power than anybody. But I've got to still go with Sammy Sosa because..."
So buy the book, and then call home.
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