Good morning, Sports fans! It’s Davey Mac here and we’ve got a pretty damn big Sports Report for ya today! Baseball! Basketball! And, of course, football! Speaking of which…did you see the brand new theme song that ABC debuted last night for Monday Night Football? If not…don’t worry…we’ve grabbed the video for ya.
The new theme is a cover of the Phil Collins classic “In The Air Tonight” by Chris Stapleton, Snoop Dogg, and Cindy Blackman Santana. Check it out and then come back here for some good pigskin convo because we’ve got a lot to say!
So what do you think? Are you into this new song? Or do you prefer some of the more classic versions? Check out some of those tracks below…
So what do you think? Are you into the new theme or not? One thing that should be noted is that the head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers, Mike Tomlin, has been using the original Phil Collins version to get his team pumped up before games for years. Apparently was onto the Phil Collins-and-football combo before anyone else.
PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA – SEPTEMBER 10: Head coach Mike Tomlin of the Pittsburgh Steelers looks on prior to a game against the San Francisco 49ers at Acrisure Stadium on September 10, 2023 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Joe Sargent/Getty Images)
Anyway, I still think my favorite version of the Monday Night Football theme is your classic, 1970s, big orchestra, instrumental track. That song just screams FOOTBALL. And it builds the sports up like a movie. Maybe it’s because I’m a huge Star Wars fan…but I always felt like the ’70s theme had a bit of a John Williams sound to it…and when your vibe sounds like “The Maestro”…that’s always a good thing.
ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA – MAY 26: John Williams attends Star Wars Celebration in Anaheim, California on May 26, 2022. (Photo by Jesse Grant/Getty Images for Disney)
At the end of the day…I still like this better than the ESPN College Game Day theme. That one, I hate to say it (because I love the show), really annoys me. I don’t know who these men are who are coming to my city nor do I want them here. I’m Davey Mac…and that’s my two cents.
Saints Get Past Panthers
Let’s start with football…where we had two Monday Night Football games yesterday. In the first game…the Saints beat the Panthers…20 to 17. New Saints QB Derek Carr threw for 228 yards…as the Saints improve to 2 and 0. Carolina drops to 0 and 2.
CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA – SEPTEMBER 18: Derek Carr #4 of the New Orleans Saints throws a pass against the Carolina Panthers during the fourth quarter in the game at Bank of America Stadium on September 18, 2023 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images)
Steelers Beat Browns
In the second Monday Night Football game…the Steelers took down the Browns…26 to 22. Steelers quarterback Kenny Pickett threw for 222 yards, a touchdown, and an interception. The Steelers are now 1 and 1 for the season…as are the Browns following the loss.
PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA – SEPTEMBER 18: Kenny Pickett #8 of the Pittsburgh Steelers looks to pass against Ogbo Okoronkwo #54 of the Cleveland Browns during the fourth quarter at Acrisure Stadium on September 18, 2023 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Joe Sargent/Getty Images)
Saquon Barkley To Miss 3 Weeks
Staying with football for a second…the Giants says that Saquon Barkley suffered an “ordinary” ankle sprain on Sunday…so that’s good news. Nothing too serious…Saquon is expected to miss the next one to three weeks. The Giants play on Thursday against the 49’ers.
GLENDALE, ARIZONA – SEPTEMBER 17: Running back Saquon Barkley #26 of the New York Giants is helped off the field during the fourth quarter of the NFL game against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium on September 17, 2023 in Glendale, Arizona. The Giants defeated the Cardinals 31-28. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
Sixers Sign Oubre Jr.
Free agent guard/forward Kelly Oubre Jr. is expected to sign a one-year deal with the 76’ers. Oubre 20 points a game last season with the Charlotte Hornets.
CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA – MARCH 01: Kelly Oubre Jr. #12 of the Charlotte Hornets reacts after dunking the ball in the fourth quarter during their game against the Phoenix Suns at Spectrum Center on March 01, 2023 in Charlotte, North Carolina. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jacob Kupferman/Getty Images)
Mets Defeat Marlins
The Mets defeated the Marlins…2 to 1…as Jeff McNeil hit a tie-breaking home run in the top of the ninth to put the Mets ahead. They improve to 70 and 80 for the season.
MIAMI, FLORIDA – SEPTEMBER 18: Jeff McNeil #1 of the New York Mets celebrates hitting a home run as Jacob Stallings #58 of the Miami Marlins looks on during the ninth inning at loanDepot park on September 18, 2023 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Rich Storry/Getty Images)
Phillies Dominate Atlanta With Five Homers
The Phillies crushed the Braves…7 to 1…on the strength of FIVE Phillie home runs off of Atlanta pitching…including Kyle Schwarber…who slugged his 45th home run of the season which was a 483-foot bomb.
ST LOUIS, MISSOURI – SEPTEMBER 16: Kyle Schwarber #12 of the Philadelphia Phillies hits a three-run home run against the St. Louis Cardinals in the fifth inning at Busch Stadium on September 16, 2023 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Dilip Vishwanat/Getty Images)
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