Francesa started his career by spending six years at College and Pro Football Newsweekly. He was hired by CBS Sports in 1982 as a researcher, focusing primarily on college sports. At CBS Sports, he was initially a behind-the-scenes, statistic-wielding editorial assistant, but network executives were so impressed by his knowledge that he was made a studio analyst for college basketball and football and acquired such a reputation that The New Yorker termed him "Brent Musburger’s brain."
When he was a studio analyst at CBS Sports, he said the most common complaint he heard was about his New York accent.
Mike answers emails: Daniel Jones is not the Giants' future & much more - Mike Francesa Podcast
Mike rejoices at New York's extraordinary sports season and answers your emails. You'll hear his takes on Giants QB Daniel Jones and the College Football Playoff's new 12-team format. Plus, NFL storylines and why Urban Meyer failed in the pros -- and would Meyer really consider the Nebraska head coaching job?
00:00 NY is having a great sports season
01:20 Mike responds to your emails: HOF: Munson or Mattingly? Aaron Judge & Roger Maris, in-game interview woes, NFL coaches can’t win Super Bowls with different teams, Fed interest rates & NVIDIA stock, NY Giants & Daniel Jones, CFP 12-team format, midterm elections, Urban Meyer’s NFL failure & Nebraska’s interest, and more
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published: 20 Sep 2022
Mike Francesa Defends Himself In Fiery Call To 'Boomer And Gio' Show
WFAN's Mike Francesa fired back at Boomer Esiason and Gregg Giannotti after the morning show hosts criticized Francesa over comments he made about the New York Giants.
Giannotti first brought up that WFAN's relationship with the Giants was damaged and suggested Francesa had been ripping the franchise in recent days because general manager Dave Gettleman misled him behind the scenes about his draft plan.
Then both Giannotti and Esiason said they had a problem with Francesa's comments that the Giants looked bad for emphasizing character just before one of their draft picks, Corey Ballentine, was shot. The cornerback's teammate at Washburn University, Dwane Simmon, was killed in the incident early Sunday morning in Topeka, Kansas.
"Those comments look idiotic now," Esiason said. "It's a ...
published: 30 Apr 2019
Mike Francesa spotted at super market showing off his Diet Coke addiction. Mike Frances’s Diet Coke.
Mike Francisca Has a serious issue with a Diet Coke hears evidence of him loading up his car with case of Diet Coke. And will be right back after this Seal Team 69 
published: 24 Mar 2022
Francesa Football Friday NFL Week 2 - Giants vs. Panthers & Jets Mistakes - Mike Francesa Podcast
It's Francesa Football Friday for NFL Week 2 games! Mike recaps the highs and lows of Week 1 action and breaks down Week 2 matchups. There will be euphoria in the streets of NY if the Giants can move to 2-0 by taking down the beatable Carolina Panthers. And is the Jets' Robert Saleh already on the hot seat after his public comments earlier this week? Mike also answers your emails.
00:00 KC Chiefs look solid but have a brutal schedule
03:04 Robert Saleh on the hot seat?
05:30 If NY Giants and other teams get to 2-0, NY will be overjoyed
07:03 Poor broadcast quality from Amazon Prime Video for Thursday Night Football
08:02 NY Giants vs. Carolina Panthers
09:50 Commanders vs. Lions
11:15 Bucs vs. Saints
12:00 Other NFL Week 2 storylines
18:10 Bears vs. Packers – Aaron Rodgers will bounce bac...
Mike rejoices at New York's extraordinary sports season and answers your emails. You'll hear his takes on Giants QB Daniel Jones and the College Football Playof...
Mike rejoices at New York's extraordinary sports season and answers your emails. You'll hear his takes on Giants QB Daniel Jones and the College Football Playoff's new 12-team format. Plus, NFL storylines and why Urban Meyer failed in the pros -- and would Meyer really consider the Nebraska head coaching job?
00:00 NY is having a great sports season
01:20 Mike responds to your emails: HOF: Munson or Mattingly? Aaron Judge & Roger Maris, in-game interview woes, NFL coaches can’t win Super Bowls with different teams, Fed interest rates & NVIDIA stock, NY Giants & Daniel Jones, CFP 12-team format, midterm elections, Urban Meyer’s NFL failure & Nebraska’s interest, and more
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Mike rejoices at New York's extraordinary sports season and answers your emails. You'll hear his takes on Giants QB Daniel Jones and the College Football Playoff's new 12-team format. Plus, NFL storylines and why Urban Meyer failed in the pros -- and would Meyer really consider the Nebraska head coaching job?
00:00 NY is having a great sports season
01:20 Mike responds to your emails: HOF: Munson or Mattingly? Aaron Judge & Roger Maris, in-game interview woes, NFL coaches can’t win Super Bowls with different teams, Fed interest rates & NVIDIA stock, NY Giants & Daniel Jones, CFP 12-team format, midterm elections, Urban Meyer’s NFL failure & Nebraska’s interest, and more
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WFAN's Mike Francesa fired back at Boomer Esiason and Gregg Giannotti after the morning show hosts criticized Francesa over comments he made about the New York ...
WFAN's Mike Francesa fired back at Boomer Esiason and Gregg Giannotti after the morning show hosts criticized Francesa over comments he made about the New York Giants.
Giannotti first brought up that WFAN's relationship with the Giants was damaged and suggested Francesa had been ripping the franchise in recent days because general manager Dave Gettleman misled him behind the scenes about his draft plan.
Then both Giannotti and Esiason said they had a problem with Francesa's comments that the Giants looked bad for emphasizing character just before one of their draft picks, Corey Ballentine, was shot. The cornerback's teammate at Washburn University, Dwane Simmon, was killed in the incident early Sunday morning in Topeka, Kansas.
"Those comments look idiotic now," Esiason said. "It's a horrendous story, and they just happened to be at the wrong place at the wrong time.
"His buddy got killed," Boomer added. "His roommate got killed. How do you take that and put that at the Giants' feet is beyond me."
WFAN's Mike Francesa fired back at Boomer Esiason and Gregg Giannotti after the morning show hosts criticized Francesa over comments he made about the New York Giants.
Giannotti first brought up that WFAN's relationship with the Giants was damaged and suggested Francesa had been ripping the franchise in recent days because general manager Dave Gettleman misled him behind the scenes about his draft plan.
Then both Giannotti and Esiason said they had a problem with Francesa's comments that the Giants looked bad for emphasizing character just before one of their draft picks, Corey Ballentine, was shot. The cornerback's teammate at Washburn University, Dwane Simmon, was killed in the incident early Sunday morning in Topeka, Kansas.
"Those comments look idiotic now," Esiason said. "It's a horrendous story, and they just happened to be at the wrong place at the wrong time.
"His buddy got killed," Boomer added. "His roommate got killed. How do you take that and put that at the Giants' feet is beyond me."
Mike Francisca Has a serious issue with a Diet Coke hears evidence of him loading up his car with case of Diet Coke. And will be right back after this Seal T...
Mike Francisca Has a serious issue with a Diet Coke hears evidence of him loading up his car with case of Diet Coke. And will be right back after this Seal Team 69 
Mike Francisca Has a serious issue with a Diet Coke hears evidence of him loading up his car with case of Diet Coke. And will be right back after this Seal Team 69 
It's Francesa Football Friday for NFL Week 2 games! Mike recaps the highs and lows of Week 1 action and breaks down Week 2 matchups. There will be euphoria in t...
It's Francesa Football Friday for NFL Week 2 games! Mike recaps the highs and lows of Week 1 action and breaks down Week 2 matchups. There will be euphoria in the streets of NY if the Giants can move to 2-0 by taking down the beatable Carolina Panthers. And is the Jets' Robert Saleh already on the hot seat after his public comments earlier this week? Mike also answers your emails.
00:00 KC Chiefs look solid but have a brutal schedule
03:04 Robert Saleh on the hot seat?
05:30 If NY Giants and other teams get to 2-0, NY will be overjoyed
07:03 Poor broadcast quality from Amazon Prime Video for Thursday Night Football
08:02 NY Giants vs. Carolina Panthers
09:50 Commanders vs. Lions
11:15 Bucs vs. Saints
12:00 Other NFL Week 2 storylines
18:10 Bears vs. Packers – Aaron Rodgers will bounce back
22:30 NY Jets made too many mistakes in Week 1
25:05 Mike answers listener emails
Follow Mike Francesa & BetRivers Network on Twitter:
🐣 Mike Francesa (@MikeFrancesa) https://twitter.com/MikeFrancesa
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On the road? Listen to The Mike Francesa Podcast on:
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Amazon - https://amzn.to/3y9jOqR
It's Francesa Football Friday for NFL Week 2 games! Mike recaps the highs and lows of Week 1 action and breaks down Week 2 matchups. There will be euphoria in the streets of NY if the Giants can move to 2-0 by taking down the beatable Carolina Panthers. And is the Jets' Robert Saleh already on the hot seat after his public comments earlier this week? Mike also answers your emails.
00:00 KC Chiefs look solid but have a brutal schedule
03:04 Robert Saleh on the hot seat?
05:30 If NY Giants and other teams get to 2-0, NY will be overjoyed
07:03 Poor broadcast quality from Amazon Prime Video for Thursday Night Football
08:02 NY Giants vs. Carolina Panthers
09:50 Commanders vs. Lions
11:15 Bucs vs. Saints
12:00 Other NFL Week 2 storylines
18:10 Bears vs. Packers – Aaron Rodgers will bounce back
22:30 NY Jets made too many mistakes in Week 1
25:05 Mike answers listener emails
Follow Mike Francesa & BetRivers Network on Twitter:
🐣 Mike Francesa (@MikeFrancesa) https://twitter.com/MikeFrancesa
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📧 Email your questions to mike at [email protected]
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Amazon - https://amzn.to/3y9jOqR
Mike rejoices at New York's extraordinary sports season and answers your emails. You'll hear his takes on Giants QB Daniel Jones and the College Football Playoff's new 12-team format. Plus, NFL storylines and why Urban Meyer failed in the pros -- and would Meyer really consider the Nebraska head coaching job?
00:00 NY is having a great sports season
01:20 Mike responds to your emails: HOF: Munson or Mattingly? Aaron Judge & Roger Maris, in-game interview woes, NFL coaches can’t win Super Bowls with different teams, Fed interest rates & NVIDIA stock, NY Giants & Daniel Jones, CFP 12-team format, midterm elections, Urban Meyer’s NFL failure & Nebraska’s interest, and more
Follow Mike Francesa & BetRivers Network on Twitter:
🐣 Mike Francesa (@MikeFrancesa) https://twitter.com/MikeFrancesa
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WFAN's Mike Francesa fired back at Boomer Esiason and Gregg Giannotti after the morning show hosts criticized Francesa over comments he made about the New York Giants.
Giannotti first brought up that WFAN's relationship with the Giants was damaged and suggested Francesa had been ripping the franchise in recent days because general manager Dave Gettleman misled him behind the scenes about his draft plan.
Then both Giannotti and Esiason said they had a problem with Francesa's comments that the Giants looked bad for emphasizing character just before one of their draft picks, Corey Ballentine, was shot. The cornerback's teammate at Washburn University, Dwane Simmon, was killed in the incident early Sunday morning in Topeka, Kansas.
"Those comments look idiotic now," Esiason said. "It's a horrendous story, and they just happened to be at the wrong place at the wrong time.
"His buddy got killed," Boomer added. "His roommate got killed. How do you take that and put that at the Giants' feet is beyond me."
Mike Francisca Has a serious issue with a Diet Coke hears evidence of him loading up his car with case of Diet Coke. And will be right back after this Seal Team 69 
It's Francesa Football Friday for NFL Week 2 games! Mike recaps the highs and lows of Week 1 action and breaks down Week 2 matchups. There will be euphoria in the streets of NY if the Giants can move to 2-0 by taking down the beatable Carolina Panthers. And is the Jets' Robert Saleh already on the hot seat after his public comments earlier this week? Mike also answers your emails.
00:00 KC Chiefs look solid but have a brutal schedule
03:04 Robert Saleh on the hot seat?
05:30 If NY Giants and other teams get to 2-0, NY will be overjoyed
07:03 Poor broadcast quality from Amazon Prime Video for Thursday Night Football
08:02 NY Giants vs. Carolina Panthers
09:50 Commanders vs. Lions
11:15 Bucs vs. Saints
12:00 Other NFL Week 2 storylines
18:10 Bears vs. Packers – Aaron Rodgers will bounce back
22:30 NY Jets made too many mistakes in Week 1
25:05 Mike answers listener emails
Follow Mike Francesa & BetRivers Network on Twitter:
🐣 Mike Francesa (@MikeFrancesa) https://twitter.com/MikeFrancesa
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📧 Email your questions to mike at [email protected]
On the road? Listen to The Mike Francesa Podcast on:
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Amazon - https://amzn.to/3y9jOqR
Francesa started his career by spending six years at College and Pro Football Newsweekly. He was hired by CBS Sports in 1982 as a researcher, focusing primarily on college sports. At CBS Sports, he was initially a behind-the-scenes, statistic-wielding editorial assistant, but network executives were so impressed by his knowledge that he was made a studio analyst for college basketball and football and acquired such a reputation that The New Yorker termed him "Brent Musburger’s brain."
When he was a studio analyst at CBS Sports, he said the most common complaint he heard was about his New York accent.