The Colin Cowherd Podcast David Ross Talks 2016 Cubs Magic, Team USA Pressure & Launching New Podcast
Mar 25, 2026
David Ross, World Series winning catcher and former Cubs manager, talks about launching The Lovable Reunion podcast. He revisits the magic of the 2016 run, Joe Maddon’s clubhouse culture, and Game 7’s final moments. He also shares locker-room tales from Team USA and weighs in on player fit, big-market dynamics, and what the title meant ten years later.
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Embrace The Target To Turn Pressure Into Fuel
- Embrace the target as a team mantra to turn pressure into motivation.
- David Ross says the Cubs adopted "embrace the target" after 2015 momentum and Joe Maddon framed expectations positively in 2016.
Backup Catcher Got A Standing Ovation In Chicago
- Chicago treated even role players like stars with overwhelming fan affection and public recognition.
- Ross recalls a standing ovation at a steakhouse while carrying his one-year-old daughter during the 2015 postseason run.
Three Outs Felt Like A Pressure Cooker In Game Seven
- Game 7 was a pressure-packed roller coaster with late-inning anxieties about steals and young arms.
- Ross describes CJ Edwards, Rajay Davis on base, a rain delay, KB's slip, and Rizzo catching the final throw to win.