As you may know, Monday Night Football has dropped Hank Williams Jr as their pitch-person for their opening credits.
This has created an opening that I would love to see filled by one of my favorite songwriters.
Prior to his solo career Steve Poltz fronted the Rugburns, a lively bar band based out of San Diego. One of their tunes was an energetic rocker named "Football Tonight"
Poltz along with DMC of Run-DMC have re-recordes the Rugburns song with a modified lyric in the hopes of getting the MNF gig. Here is a Link for more information on the song.
1988 Topps #596 John Kruk (signed by Steve Poltz)
You may know Poltz from his song "You Were Meant for Me" which was recorded by Jewel in 1996. Baseball is a bit of recurring theme in Poltz's music - His first solo album included the song "Silver Lining" which mentions Phillies and Padres Alum John Kruk. One of his lesser know songs "Brief History of My Life" is an homage to a childhood spent listening to both music and baseball on the radio - Poltz mentions Vin Scully, Ernie Harwell, Jack Buck, and Jerry Coleman in the Song.
Poltz also counts one time Padres Infielder Tim Flannery (who also now records and performs music during the off-season) as one of his friends.
If you like the song, Steve Poltz, the Rugburns, or DMC spread the word - Anytime I have seen either Mr Poltz or the Rugburns they had great shows, and always good enough to hang out and chat with after the shows.
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