By Adam Abramson
Three months ago, Antonio Pierce was racking up 11 tackles in Super Bowl XLII. Wednesday morning, he was answering phones on "The Howard Stern Show."
The Giants linebacker said he was serving as the show's "intern" because he was interested in a role in broadcasting after his days in the NFL are done.
The Super Bowl champion was subjected to Stern hijinks, answering questions about his sex life and the NFL lifestyle.
Pierce spent the morning answering phones, getting hazed by Stern staff veterans via prank calls, directing Stern's TV show, critiquing the throwing motion of members on the staff and towel-whipping those who pranked him earlier in the morning.
Normally constricted by a helmet and visor, Pierce showed his human side in the studio and came off very well. He spoke adoringly of his three children and fiancé, Jocelyn Pierce, whom he said he's marrying May 24.
Pierce’s tenure lasts just today, but his boss said multiple times he was impressed with his newest intern.
Watch out, Tiki.
Comments (2)
He was great on the show, its always good to hear another side of big sports figures
I agree Pierce came across as a great guy, hope he becomes semi regular. Great to see a NFL player that seems to be a regular guy.