Bob Costas on The Dan Patrick Show (Toughest Interviews, Pete Rose, Adrian Peterson) 11/21/2014

[@rdubb77]

It’s almost eerie hearing two interviewer /sportscaster legends talk to each other. They both have incredible control over their voice, inflection, and pacing.

[@swimp_stew_pawpaw1006]

A legend interviews a legend...doesnt get any better than that...

[@randallsmith5631]

Bob Costas should be the MLB Baseball Commissioner.

[@JimB16]

Please let Pete Rose on the HOF ballot. For all his faults, he's an icon in baseball history.

[@johnsmith2221]

Bob is one of the few guys that I like to hear his opinion on anything and it interests me.

[@projoebiochem]

Jim Gray has never made any broadcast of any type better.

[@parkeobrien7526]

Two of the best in the business

[@cps7962]

always love bob costas. he is unreal baseball knowledge love seeing him.

[@mcpappysgolden]

Costas is a genius of the highest order. Worthy of hero worship in his own right.

[@naysayer1238]

Right. If I had to rank those guys in that top level it would be Beethoven, then Costas, and then Plato...

[@cbrown940]

Best practices by y the best - awesome!

[@videoartsevolutionfilms7486]

I Love Bob I to am a St.Louis guy nothing but love for costas…

[@richardhunsaker6112]

Loyal to STL despite having left for a national career decades ago. He is a remarkable person and one of the best announcers in the history of television.

[@Kharmatos13]

Pete Rose should be on the ballot as a PLAYER. His crimes went down as a manager so he should never be allowed in to be a hall of fame manager and should be banned from managing and front office stuff and all of that.

[@johnrwalker53]

Are we really sure with Pete's gambling addiction that he didn't bet on baseball as a player either?Probably not on his games that he played due to his excellence.

[@michaelcollins237]

jim gray should have been banned from all work.......cheap shot, it was so sad to watch that with my DAD so sad

[@joe-vz6hx]

Costas is one of the all-time greats...as an announcer, an interviewer, etc. IMO despite being so well known and respected still hasn't truly got his due. I esp love that he isn't afraid to call out assholes like T Owens or circus clown Deon Sanders, for example, when every other announcer didn't have the spine to do it and in fact typically kiss such players' asses. (PS as for Rose, yes of course it's a joke that he isn't in the HOF, and I'm not a Reds or Philly fan. Just stating the obvious)

[@tylito4764]

If it was my choice to choose my interviewers to tell some huge story it would be Dan Patrick or Ernie Johnson

[@angelmatos9143]

Go Pete!

[@wally1452]

Bob Costas was the best, yes...maybe the best ever sportscaster and interviewer. I always like Dan Patrick too but anytime Bob was on doing anything at all it is so great. He was so smart and never, never boring.

[@brainsareus]

8:44 Is Petersen's photo pop-up really necessary, there? it's almost like an "Insta-Mugshot"!

[@MrMarkpark]

The consummate professional

[@queent3343]

Pro tennis players have a mandatory news conference whether they win or lose.

[@kevingross4141]

Rose should be in the Hall or they should burn it down.

[@jackbaranoff9053]

Yes, same with Barry Bonds, Roger Clemens and Curt Schilling

[@85tclower]

I’m down with that.

[@rsears78]

Rose was the greatest all around baseball I’ve ever seen play, if you let Rose in then you have to let Joe Jackson in, people who are aware of his feats will bring his name up as well. MLB turns a blind eye to Jackson

[@kevingross4141]

@@rsears78 Nothing wrong with letting Shoeless Joe in. What he and the black Sox did was no worse than what Comiski did to them. Sadly, the Hall is for players who kissed ass the best to the BWA these days.

[@georgegeysen6499]

So true about Jim Gray. So self-aggrandizing. Such a showboat. Give me Bob C. any day.

[@tylito4764]

On field interviews immediately when the game ends is so damn stupid. Let the emotions roll out before forcing a camera on them

[@LucasFerreira-cq8qz]

I just hear the same voice in both of them. Its like a random Adam Sandler or Eddie Murphy movie that they play 2 characters at the same time

[@joedav02]

What does “softball you” mean?

[@billysikes1374]

Wish Pete smacked Jim Gray there shouldn't be a HOF if Pete Rose isn't in it, PERIOD, THE GREATEST HITTER EVER

[@teofilstevenson]

Jim Gray was an asshole for what he did, but the standard within that profession has dropped so far I guess you can never be surprised. And…I NEVER thought I’d feel bad for Pete.

[@johnrwalker53]

i was in the Phillies locker room in 1980.Carlton of course didn't talk.Mike Schmidt was talkative,but the majority of reporters were around Pete Rose's locker while Pete shared with them many stories.

[@brainsareus]

I think it's really stupid, to put steroids and gambling in the same conversation. It's not about any moral equivalency; since that can't be quantified; it's about the logical structural differences, which can't really be compared. Pete deserves to be in the HOF, on merit. Roids, need not be a part of THAT conversation, nor do the Roid users, need to be compared to Pete, in order to justify or negate their HOF viability.

[@TERoss-jk9ny]

Amen!

[@andrewdunn6793]

What about illegal videotape or stealing signs?

[@joe-vz6hx]

You missed the point. Someone being in (or nominated for) the HOF who used steroids isn't simply about some "moral" thing; first off the logic of Rose is he broke the rules, so no HOF. Hello, steroids breaks the rules too. But more than that, it enhanced their performance, it helped them to achieve what they did which is why they are nominated. Rose's gambling did no such thing. Steroids is easily - EASILY - worse. The HOF is a joke and so are the self-righteous, hypocritical assholes who "run" it. Screw MLB, I'll never go to another game.

[@robertgoslin4826]

All admitted steroid users should never be able to be on the Hall Of Fame ballots. They in effect were also gambling, they were gambling they wouldn’t get caught roiding up, thus having no regard for the game.

[@bnegs521]

Pete Rose NO HALL OF FAME

[@anthonygarzione6625]

I don't recall what was said, but I was watching a video of Bob Costas and he was asked and revealed his political views, and I will not trust, or watch him the same way I did before. His comment was a deep deep extreme viewpoint.

[@jenkinsljenkinssquire9137]

Hey Dan the Dick = As Johnny Bench (Who by the way is one of Pete's best friends) has said, BASEBALL HAS RULES

[@bnegs521]

Vick chose James Brown because Brown is black and he knew hed get a pass

[@mikeivey7167]

LET PETE IN! LET PETE IN! LET PETE IN!!!!!

[@tempeltonkane9503]

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[@TERoss-jk9ny]

Felt that way since the 70’s, however, the players are there for the FANS! It goes both ways.

[@toddm9501]

Notice how Bob brings up Nixon. Not Clinton. Hmmmmmmm

[@pbrickley6247]

Not many people know this but Bob Costas has been trained by Larry King to never offend anyone when speaking into a microphone.

[@daw162]

He has the same sort of listless presence that Larry King does, but smugness at the same time. Everything that Larry does, you feel like it's guarded (and a fake persona) because he wants to protect his ability to get the next job. Reminds me of people who get way too far into their sales gimmick to the point that they start to talk and think like their gimmick after a while, and it's impossible to have a discussion with them without getting annoyed. By that, I don't mean that they're trying to sell you used shoelaces, but that they're tiptoeing around everything, trying to make you remember them by being as safe as they can. The conversation ends up not feeling genuine at all. At the same time, Costas and King talk as if they're authoritative without being specific, an obnoxious side effect of their gimmick. When Costas does start spewing his opinions, he's no less smug. I've not heard Larry break.

[@arsonhakobyan]

I understand everything you're talking about, but I strenuously disagree w/ you when it comes to Bob Costas. I feel that Bob plays close to the vest as far as not allowing himself to insinuate falsified info. about a certain player or team. He guards himself against presenting controversial topics from a 1-sided prism, but it has nothing to do w/ fear. I don't get the impression that Bob cares about his contingency the way a Shannon Sharpe or a Rush Limbaugh do, but that he's just so level-headed, and contrary to what you say, genuine, that today's society of instant-gratification on steroids, superficially takes that and blindly runs w/ it conveniently assuming he doesn't have positions, which is just beyond false! I think that he has such a harmonious blend of objectivity and subjectivity together, that neither the Mr. Spock's nor Captain Kirk's of the world get him. Furthermore, I believe that he's incredibly easy for anyone who's open-minded to follow along, highly pleasant, but for reasons that don't register to me, everybody would rather listen to a bunch of fake nasty tough guys like Stephen A. Smith and Skip Bayless?

[@johnperrigo6474]

dumb.

[@mbjasondify]

@@arsonhakobyan It's called Class.

[@jamesanthony5681]

One of the big differences between Costas and King was that Bob was always prepared and Larry went into his interviews many times cold.

[@johnmycroft3065]

hair color looks alot better

[@toddm9501]

These 2 would stick up for Sandusky. As long as they knew they are, or were, dems. Circle the wagons.

[@TomSmith-io9uk]

Pete should be in the HALL OF FAME PERIOD. Quit letting butt hurt writers vote. PERIOD

[@michaelwainscott2633]

I've always thought: "Pete broke the rules, Pete needs to pay." But Dan Patrick changed my mind. The HOF is a museum for the fans. The holier than thou attitude of MLB and the baseball writers is what is keeping Pete out.

[@t206kid]

The writers have nothing to do with rose not being in. He is not on the ballot which is the rule of the hall of fame, not the writers

[@jamesanthony5681]

The HOF players (members) don't want Pete in the Hall. Johnny Bench said that on Patrick's show. And if those guys don't want him in, then he ain't getting in. The HOF Committee listens to *THOSE* guys.

[@johnrwalker53]

You like saying Period Smith like you decide the end of the debate?You probably use 'Bottom Line' a lot too.

[@larrythomas6543]

that hair system looks ridiculous. thin it out and go with a better color. you can afford it

[@kentparker3245]

Pete Rose leave it up too the fans , Pete Rose is in HOF, as it should be. Get rid of the bias writers it is all political bunch of crap

[@irvingr.fatback886]

McDonald’s Hamburger Restaurant

[@frankkeyser3570]

PETE ROSE H.O.F

[@toddm9501]

Why doesn't little bob live in the countries like China, Russia, North Korea, Iran, and Iraq? He LOVES these countries.

[@csnide6702]

I don't blame anyone for not talking to a jerk like Jim Gray. _ The WORST guy in the business.

[@squidlesfiddles]

The next team Ra Rice will play for will be the Patriots and it will most likely be week one next season.

[@semperxian]

kraft said on tv he wouldnt sign him

[@tubewatcher38]

0 for 1

[@horaceball5418]

No, you're wrong, he will never play again.....

[@toddm9501]

Good ol bobby and danny. They would be happier in China. Or Iraq. Or Iran. Or Russia. They would fit in, and make money too.

[@JDL0427]

I don’t really care about Pete Rose because I think he is stupid and one dimensional, but ok if these two think he should be in for the reasons they expressed, that’s good enough for me. It’s not a rubber stamp, it’s because they have thought about it and have a smart answer. I sort of think he should be in because if he wasn’t such a numb skull he would be. I also think Ichiro is the Hit King and a waaaayyyy better person in any way you slice it.

[@willpgarrett2940]

I agree 100%. Put Pete in HOF already. Damn!!

[@justinnardine8564]

When Bob had pink eye and still went on camera he proved to be a complete psycho

[@eeeteea]

Dealt with Costas on a project for a real estate development in Idaho years ago. He was the face and voice of the development as a paid gig. Total prick, but a total pro. Just like he seems in every broadcast and interview ever recorded.

[@jamesanthony5681]

Total prick? How so?

[@RicardoRoams]

Sorry. But comparing what Pete Rose did, to steroid use is wrong! The rule against betting on baseball is clear! If you bet on baseball. You're banned for life! No exceptions! No second chances! What about that don't people get? Pete Rose clearly knew the rule and violated it. REPEATEDLY! He thought he was bigger than the game. And then compounded his behavior by lying about for years. Had there been a similar rule and punishment against one time steroid use, then the comparison would be valid. People should be held accountable for their actions. What does it tell other players if you don't enforce the rules simply because the player is a star?

[@yerocelgo]

Costas is 64 years old with not a single gray hair Dude you're 71 now....you can at least have some gray

[@petenrita]

Jim Grey was a stiff.

[@nicholaslipowski7744]

I believe Dave Kingman should be in the Hall of Fame. 462 career home runs. When Kingman retired, nobody in the history of baseball with that many home runs was not in the Hall of Fame. If kingman's going to be kept out because he didn't talk to reporters, Curt schilling should never be allowed in after listening to him talk.

[@marlonelliot8943]

He'll make the Hall after Boog Powell, Rocky Colavito, and Andres Gallaraga do. They were similar, but better, players and were better teammates.

[@jamesanthony5681]

Kingman's not in because he didn't hit 500 HR's (442) or get 3,000 hits (only 1,575), and batted only .236 with an OBP of .302. By most accounts he was a terrible fielder.

[@MrWrestling2]

Pete didn't even damage baseball. The steroid guys ruined the most important part, the records.

[@johnrwalker53]

Players or Managers betting on games is much more serious although i agree with Bonds,Sosa,Mcguire,Clemens also not being in the Hall due to Inflated Numbers.

[@izang5800]

@@johnrwalker53 he didnt damage the game. He always bet on himself or his team. He didnt cheat the game in my opinion

[@izang5800]

@@johnrwalker53 if he bet against his team and threw games i would say banned for life no question

[@johnrwalker53]

@@izang5800 There is a sign above the door frame of every MLB locker room saying Gambling not allowed.When you're a Compulsive gambler like Pete,you think he has the discipline to not gamble for or against the team he is managing?You don't know,nor do i which way he bet.He did,like Bonds,Clemens,ARod,McGuire,etc damage the game.

[@jamesanthony5681]

@@izang5800 Rules are rules. Gambling is gambling, and a precedent was set with the Chicago 8.

[@michaelcollins237]

Jim Gray is a jerk PETE HALL OF FAME NO roid freaks

[@Telluwide]

Bob Costas' hair keeps getting darker and darker. Time to wean himself off the Grecian Formula....

[@jameshudson169]

you're like a community of cos players. all you sports geeks i mean. whatever.

[@pse888]

Bob, stop die-ing your hair. You look silly

[@joe-vz6hx]

But not as silly as someone who can't spell a simple word like "dyeing."

[@Moondoggy]

Pete Rose Should never be in the HOF. Banned for Life means BANNED FOR LIFE. he's a cheater and there were reasons why his teammates did not like him

[@ronfowlermusic]

His teammates loved him Schmidt, Perez, griffey, concepcion, Eric Davis,

[@allenatkins2263]

So, he could get in after he is dead?

[@adambrickell6425]

His teammates didn't like him? He was adored by a majority of the players he played with. Do some research before you open your damn mouth!

[@Moondoggy]

@@adambrickell6425 I did why don't you. You can actually hear and watch Johnny Bench talk about what I stated here on KZbin. He states how he wasn't liked in the clubhouse and so on. Rose is a loser ..... period

[@TERoss-jk9ny]

Bob Costas......Irreverent.

[@llongdong]

Let's make Donnie Trump King. Who cares that he's making some on the side??!! He's takin' care of those of us who built this great Country into what it used to be in the 1950's.

[@dannygitmo]

Long live...

[@toddrichardson8595]

@ryry32 It's obvious you're a piece of shit Democrat that thinks you have answers if only someone like Joey Biden was in office.. LOL! Trump and I for that matter laugh at insignificant morsels of trash like you...

[@arthurjamesaltmann729]

He would be perfect kings*** of turd island....

[@toddm9501]

These two liberals have never had a tough interview. Their media daddy covers for them

[@fredwright5954]

Bob costas.....completely useless

[@TERoss-jk9ny]

No doubt.

[@keithcampbell7820]

Pete disrespected the game.

[@adambrickell6425]

Like Manfred is doing now?

[@keithcampbell7820]

Took me a minute, I've not followed the game at all since Dipstick Votto took a knee. The disrespect that Manfred shows is generationally removed from what Pete did.