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It took the San Francisco Giants 56 years to win a World Series, their first since moving from New York. It took less than a day for the press release to go out stating which of those Giants were free agents and might not even be with the team by the time they get their championship rings, a fact lamented by Mike Greenberg on 'Mike and Mike in the Morning' (Weekdays, 6AM on ESPN2).

"We do not smell the roses in our society, you wonder why everyone is so miserable," says Greenberg. "We strive, we strive, we strive, and when we finally accomplish something, we never stop to enjoy it."

Co-host Mike Golic agreed, saying that he would like a day or two before being reminded of "the fact that while they're celebrating, some of those Giants are not Giants anymore."

The two Mikes probably won't get much sympathy from the player's agents on that one.

Mike Greenberg and Mike Golic argue that referees should stick to strict interpretation of rules rather than rely on judgment to make their calls on 'Mike and Mike in the Morning' (weekdays, 6AM ET on ESPN2). To support their point, the radio hosts play a parody of a referee making several questionable calls.

You might think Mike Greenberg and Mike Golic of 'Mike and Mike in the Morning' (weekdays, 6AM ET on ESPN2) would be unlikely experts on Stephen Hawking's theories ... and you'd be right.

On 'Mike and Mike in the Morning' (weekdays, 6AM ET on ESPN2), Mike Greenberg and Mike Golic offer their perspective on bad boy Manny Ramirez, who was recently sent to the White Sox by the Dodgers, and suggest that a new reality show could be in the offing when Ramirez meets colorful White Sox coach Ozzie Guillen.

There must be a Polish joke in here somewhere. On 'Mike and Mike in the Morning' (weekdays, 6AM ET on ESPN2), Mike Golic reports on a 35-year-old Polish man who carried a bullet in his head for five years after being shot on New Year's Eve.

It's time for a physical challenge! Recently, Washington Redskins defensive tackle Albert Haynesworth failed to pass his physical conditioning test. If Haynesworth doesn't manage to eventually pass this test, then his more than $100 million contract could be voided.

But how hard is the test in question? Could a "fat" former football player who has been retired for 16 years manage to do it? On 'Mike and Mike in the Morning,' (weekdays, 6AM on ESPN2), Golic and Greenie would debate the issue. That debate would be settled later in the afternoon. Video inside.

Mike Golic celebrates National Junk Food Day on 'Mike and Mike in the Morning' (weekdays, 6AM ET on ESPN) by taking stock of a range of junk food provided by the show's producers, including candy bars, Oreos and Yodels.

Mike Golic and Mike Greenberg imagine what LeBron James' voicemail sounds like now that's he a free agent on 'Mike and Mike in the Morning' (weekdays, 7AM ET on ESPN).

If not for their pesky legal department, Mike Greenberg and Mike Golic could do all sorts of fun things, like taser each other and set themselves on fire. But, alas, such dangerous pastimes are prohibited by their legal team, complained the hosts of 'Mike and Mike in the Morning' (weekdays, 7AM ET on ESPN).

While discussing England's World Cup loss to Germany, Mike Greenberg chastises Mike Golic for gloating over the loss to English show producer Liam Chapman on 'Mike and Mike in the Morning' (weekdays, 7AM ET on ESPN).

After discussing a topic relating to Fabio Capello, the current manager of the England national football team, Mike Golic and Mike Greenberg debate whether "Fabio" qualifies as a traditional English name on 'Mike and Mike in the Morning' (weekdays, 7AM ET on ESPN).

Mike Golic and Mike Greenberg debate whether stars like Alec Baldwin, Tracy Morgan and Donald Trump can help convince free-agent superstar LeBron James to join the New York Knicks on 'Mike and Mike in the Morning' (weekdays, 7AM ET on ESPN.)

What does it say about the state of television broadcasting when the voice of television football is a guy who's voice is indiscernible? Is there really nobody that's filled the void since John Madden stopped acting out in the booth with the booms and the pows and the turducken and horse trailer references? Afraid so. According to Sporting News' list of the Top 25 Football Broadcasters in America, CBS football broadcaster Gary Danielson is number one.

Sporting News used a measuring system based on fan reaction and the input of its reporters and editors (including SportsBusiness Journal/SportsBusiness Daily), and despite the fact that Danielson's voice is pretty much just like Bob Griese's (I always confuse the two), he's considered the best because "he explains it before most of us have seen it." That's on target. He is pretty smart, just unmemorable.