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These words and the subsequent video cannot fully describe the scene at Yankeee Stadium last night during the Derby. Specifically, during Josh Hamiton's incredible 28-home-run first round. Nothing before or after that really mattered -- that round was the highlight of the night, and quite possibly of the week.
Our media seating is in the second tier in right field, below the "short porch," so we had a prefect view of the bleachers. And much to our surprise, the typical "Bleacher Bums" were out in full force. Here's a sample of them going crazy for Josh (mild language warning):
Other chants overheard from the bleachers aside from the "a--hole," "ham-il-ton," "we want 30" and "holy s---": "Joe Morgan sucks," "FOX, FOX, FOX," "Boston sucks," "We want Jason" (as Longoria was struggling), and "She's a tease" at a female cop. This, of course, was after they had just chanted "get her number" to the male cop standing next to her.
Even after being there to see and hear all this, the biggest advantage of being at the Derby in person remains this: You don't have to hear Chris Berman.
This is a must-view addition to appreciating the full event. Didn’t hear the “Holy Sh#t” or “We Want 30” chants on TV at all. Great stuff.
You know what I envy most about your vantage point?
No Berman.
Totally agree man. What sucked was that I really wanted to hear the crowd but I could not bear Berman’s schtick so I watched with the sound off. Thanks for the video.
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This is a must-view addition to appreciating the full event. Didn’t hear the “Holy Sh#t” or “We Want 30” chants on TV at all. Great stuff.
You know what I envy most about your vantage point?
No Berman.
by mspiegel.tsn on Jul 15, 2008 12:01 PM EDT reply actions
Totally agree man. What sucked was that I really wanted to hear the crowd but I could not bear Berman’s schtick so I watched with the sound off. Thanks for the video.
by I am the Liquor on Jul 15, 2008 4:35 PM EDT reply actions
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