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Boomer Esiason takes 72 stitches, earns hockey props

Boomer Esiason watches practice at Hickock Field on

Photo credit: Joseph D Sullivan

Speaking of Imus (see post below), my Friday newspaper column primarily concerns Norman (Boomer) Esiason, who is approaching the second anniversary of his debut with Craig Carton in Imus' old WFAN time slot.

Boomer reports that he is enjoying the gig immensely, even though it requires rising at 4:15 most mornings, and even though it involves holding Carton's leash.

Two subjects...

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