The Herd with Colin Cowherd NEW SHOW PREMIERE - The Lovable Reunion - David Ross & Anthony Rizzo kick off 2016 Chicago Cubs World Series podcast
Mar 31, 2026
Two former Cubs celebrate the 2016 championship with behind-the-scenes clubhouse stories and locker-room rituals. They tease interviews with teammates and recount wild postseason moments like the rain-delay reset and Rajai Davis’ shock homer. Expect tales of team bonding, leadership, pranks, parade memories, and the emotional final out that ended a 108-year drought.
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Always Be At First Pitch For Your Teammates
- Show respect for bench and role players by appearing for first pitch and supporting them even on your days off.
- Ross taught Rizzo to stand for first pitch so bench players know starters value them.
Spring Training Confidence And Joe Maddon’s Permission
- In spring training 2016 the team embraced a confident, playful vibe (shirts predicting a World Series) while Joe Maddon allowed off-field bonding that kept the clubhouse loose.
- They credit that balance of fun and focus with helping them handle pressure all season.
Rizzo’s Naked Rocky Ritual Before Game Seven
- Before Game Seven Rizzo performed a naked Rocky-style pregame dance to loosen the team, a ritual he'd used in slumps since Cincinnati.
- Hector Rondon sprayed him, Ross encouraged him to continue, and the ritual stayed part of the team's pregame energy.