The Tony Kornheiser Show “We would’ve been D 4”
Mar 25, 2026
Tim Kirkjian, veteran baseball reporter covering opening day and the new automated ball-strike system. Hakeem Jeffries, House Minority Leader and Binghamton alum, reminisces about the Big East and praises St. John’s and the Knicks. They dive into NCAA Sweet 16 matchups, TGL and Tiger Woods’ role, automated umpiring concerns, and baseball’s future. Short, lively conversations and sports banter.
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Tony Suspects TGL Final Was Set Up For TV
- Tony watched the TGL finals and suspected production might be 'fixed' to force extra matches and TV time when Jupiter Golf Club led early.
- The LA team rallied, Tiger 'threw the hammer' and the match ended early, undermining Tony's fix theory.
TGL Is More Promo For Stars Than Traditional Golf
- Michael argues TGL's value is promotional — brief Tiger clips and persona drive viewer interest more than simulator competition.
- He says the format highlights singular personalities, not team allegiance, shaping future production choices.
Jeffries Remembers Big East Glory And Binghamton Days
- Hakeem Jeffries recounts rooting for St. John's during Big East glory and remembers players like Chris Mullin and Mark Jackson.
- He and Tony recall Binghamton's low-division status then, joking they 'would've been D4.'