The Duke of New York -- An interview with Duke Castiglione
coach is supposed to be. Those so-called "players coaches" get taken advantage of. I think the team is overrated. I'm not a believer in Vinny Testeverde. He had 25 interceptions last year and 4 shots to get his team into the playoffs and he couldn't do it. The jury is still out on if Pennington can replace him. The AFC east is so hard to predict, let's say 8-8.
BI: And the Giants?
DK: Fassel is a great coach. Also, watch for Brandon Short and Cornelius Griffin this year. We'll be loving them by the end of the year. I think Ron Dayne is a college runner, like the Archie Griffins and Hershel Walkers of the world. I think the Giants will win 10 games more or less because their division stinks. Once you get in the post season, who knows?
BI: You're from the Boston area. Yankees or Red Sox... I demand you pick sides right now.
DK: Any reporter/anchor worth his salt is a fan at heart. I love the BoSox but I'm not one of those fans who gets up in the morning and checks to see if the Yanks lost before the Red Sox won -- I respect the way the Yanks play ball and think the world of Joe Torre. I've covered ball games all over and New York is the best baseball city with the most knowledgeable fans hands down. Boston fans are overrated. I've said this on the air and its really true.
BI: Your father Joe is a radio announcer for the Red Sox. You're going to get him in trouble!
DK: As I said, I'm a Sox fan but the facts are the facts.
BI: What kind of influence has your dad had on your career path?
DC: Oh, he's had a tremendous influence. Some of my earliest memories were of hanging out in the locker room with guys like George Brett and Dave Winfield. I served Billy Martin his post game spread and drink once wish was cool. My dad's been supportive but he never pushed me. I've known what I wanted to do from day one. It's nice because if I want to talk about something or I'm having a problem, he knows what I'm talking about."
BI: Who is your favorite New York City athlete?
DK: Mike piazza is a favorite of mine because he did all the right things when he came here. If you remember, there was a
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