Some of us have already discussed this in person, but I'll now go blog with it: Next time you're watching a game on ESPN being called by Jon Miller and Joe Morgan, pay close attention during the segment when the camera is on them in the booth.
Morgan is obviously uncomfortable with the situation, and always refuses to discuss anything other than baseball. But Miller always takes this moment to play a little game. He'll look directly at the camera as long as he can before almost laughing. You can tell he's reached his limit when he looks away and breaks into a sly little grin.
He did it repeatedly during the rain delay in the Japan-Korea WBC semifinal tonight. Joe was almost aghast at being on camera for so long. But Jon played the eye-contact game a good half-dozen times during the delay. It's crack-up hilarious.
I'd love to know the story behind this entertaining piece of schtick.
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Also, pay attention next time Miller tries to get Morgan to discuss anything other than baseball. It's a riot:
JON: So here we are in the top of the fourth at Shea Stadium, where the Beatles played the first ever stadium rock concert in 1965. I never saw them myself, but I bet it was a heckuva show. Joe, you ever see the Beatles?
JOE: Look at the outfield shift Willie Randolph is using for Miguel Cabrera. He has Carlos Beltran way over in right ...
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