Jim Mandich is battling cancer. Bad news for cancer. The former Dolphins tight end and legendary Dolphins sportscaster announced yesterday that he is currently receiving chemotherapy. He says his days as a radio show host are over, but plans to keep calling Dolphins games. As soon as he's done kicking cancer's ass.
And, seriously, how can you not have the Mad Dog calling Fins games? How can you not have him dropping a "Ricky Williams just flew into the endzone like a bottlerocket on the Fourth of July, babaaay!!" on our asses on a weekly basis. And NO Dolphins highlight is complete without a shitload of, "AWWRIGHT MIAAAMIII!!!!" from the man.
A Dolphins game without the Mad Dog is like watching Avatar without the 3-D glasses. Just doesn't work, man!!
So get well soon, Mad Dog! The Nation sends its prayers and well wishes. See you in August!