November 2005 Reader Email

Hondo, I heard you say that Coach Smith got one more year and had to go 8-4, what made you pick that figure? Jim-Leslie -Hi Jim. Well look at it this way. It

Hondo, I heard you say that Coach Smith got one more year and had to go 8-4, what made you pick that figure? Jim-Leslie
-Hi Jim. Well look at it this way. It used to be that 11 games was a normal schedule. However, now the hypocrites at the NCAA made the schedule 12 games and we added pathetic Utah State to financially help Coach Lansing’s old school. I am O.K. with that, but I would have said 7-4 before, but I think it is O.K. to add a “W” for that big game. Come on bro, no more excuses for this program or administration.

Hondo, how was the deer hunting this year? I loved the show on hunting. Tim-Bath
-Hi Tim! I always love hunting. What made it extra special this year was that I got to share some of it with my wonderful son: Hondo Jr. I did well and I hope you did also.

Hondo, what happened to the MSU Basketball in Hawaii ? Shanna-Marshall
-Hi Shanna! Tom Izzo said it 2 years ago and I agree, it isn’t about wins or loses it is about banners. King Izzo will have us ready when it counts: in March!

Hi Hondo, I love the show. You seem to really talk to people not really interview. I am glad that I can watch it with my son, thanks! Alex-Eagle
-I have always tried Alex to just talk to people. I am from Mid-Michigan and this is my home. I have the values and the same ideas as the great people of this area. I have never forgotten why I love this area and when I talk to people, (interview) I attempt to treat them just like the folks around here would. With respect and appreciation.

Hondo, I have to ask, what the hell is going on with Hockey? Sam-Lansing
- Sam, Coach Comley will do and in my opinion is doing a good job. He is facing a on of injuries and this team is improving. Calm down bro, Coach will do fine.

Hondo, do you think MSU should retain Ron Mason when his contract is up? Jim-Okemos
-Jim, no.

Hondo you’re an idiot. Great prediction for MSU football, 9-2, and then no balls to say fire Smith. Tim-Williamston
-Tim, I certainly was wrong but I think you can see by the response of the fans that I was not alone. This program has a lackluster track record of failure in the recent past, and that I why I think we the fans have to demand 8-4 next year.

Hondo, I heard you on Mad Dogs show down at the press conference about Mooch getting fired. Was it a good move? Steve-Owosso
-Steve, I like Mariucci but as you know I am around this team a lot at practice and at home and away games. As much as I like Mariucci, he needed to go. He is a good coach and a great human but the situation was getting no better.

Hondo are you a baseball fan? If so, what do you think of the new MSU Coach. Paul-Holt
-Hi Paul, Coach Grewe is a good Coach, he understands the difficulties of recruiting in the Big Ten and I think Ron Mason made a great hire. Yes, I am a baseball fan.

Hondo, I was at the game against Purdue and saw your face after the game. You looked pissed, what were you thinking? Jeff-Lansing
-Wow Jeff, that memory hurts! I was thinking how embarrassed I was, and how you, the Spartan Nation deserve so much better.

Hondo, are you as dumb as you come across? Sean-Eaton Rapids
-Acualy Sen I am abut a hol lut mure. I ned 2 du beter so pleze bee patunt.

Hondo, are you a big supporter of Brian Kelly? He seemed really cool on your show. Think he would ever come to MSU? Sara-St. Johns
-Sara, I am a big fan of Coach Kelly. He is a great person as well as a coach. As far as the MSU job, is it open? H

Hondo, how did you become an MSU nut case? Brett-Olivet
-Brett that would be my Dad’s fault bro!

Hondo, how is the show going? William-Lansing
- Well William, I think I have a lot of work to get better. One thing is for sure however and that is that the people in Mid-Michigan are hard workers and I think that as long as I work hard to improve, people will respect that.

Hondo, I love the questions you ask. I know some people say crap but you ask questions that normal people would and you really show the human side. Carrie-Dewitt
-Thanks Carrie. I am really blessed to have been all over the world and to be able to know so many folks. I know them as people and I try to show you that side. I get some criticism but I try to listen because some times the only people telling you the truth are critics. Let’s not fool ourselves, I have a long way to go but it is fun trying.

Hondo, I just wanted to let you know that I started watching your show with my husband and I love it. I think it is so funny how you make fun of yourself and just have a good time with your show. Thanks for making a show that is funny and sports. Marnie-Lansing
-Thanks Marnie! I really do love my job. I am so blessed to have it and to do what I love. Being a Mid-Michigan guy I am so proud to be from here, and to be able to do what I do here at home is an incredible opportunity.

Hondo, your fat! Mike-Portland
-Mike, your ugly and I can lose weight!

That’s it everyone! Happy Thanksgiving! ~ Hondo