BREAKING NEWS: Chris Russo, the outspoken sports talk host, recently erupted over the New York Mets’ refusal to accommodate his son, Colin Russo, during a live broadcast from the Mets’ spring training facility. Colin, who co-hosts Russo and Rizzo Show on ESPN West Palm Beach, was attempting to interview a Mets player but was told all player schedules were full. Chris Russo was livid, using his Mad Dog Unleashed SiriusXM show to criticize the Mets for their lack of cooperation, claiming it was unreasonable to deny a simple interview with less prominent players. Russo emphasized his frustration, stating that it was typical of the Mets’ PR team and vowed never to root for them again. The incident sparked a comparison to LeBron James’ involvement in his son Bronny’s career, highlighting Russo’s conflicting stance on……. Read More
Chris “Mad Dog” Russo, renowned sports talk host, recently unleashed an 18-minute tirade against the New York Mets after they denied his son, Colin Russo, an opportunity to interview a player during a live broadcast from the Mets’ spring training facility at Clover Park. Colin, co-host of the “Russo and Rizzo Show” on ESPN West Palm Beach, had his request declined due to players’ busy schedules.
On his SiriusXM show, “Mad Dog Unleashed,” Russo expressed disbelief, stating, “Oh go to hell, their schedules are full for the rest of the day… You are talking to me, who has been at spring training sites for 50 years.” He criticized the Mets for being the only MLB organization to reject such a request, highlighting that the Washington Nationals had recently provided access to key personnel, including a 15-minute interview with team president Mike Rizzo.
Russo’s frustration culminated in a declaration: “I just can’t stand them. Their PR always does this nonsense.” He emphasized that the Mets are “not the Boston Celtics. They are not the Green Bay Packers. They are the … .”
This incident has sparked discussions about Russo’s stance on parental involvement in their children’s careers, drawing comparisons to his previous criticisms of LeBron James’ involvement with his son Bronny’s basketball career.
