WFAN's Mike Francesa ripped ESPN's Dick Vitale on the radio this week, saying Vitale is a publicity seeker and that no one takes Vitale seriously because there is too much nonsense.
Vitale retorted via cell phone to NYP TV Sports.
"We live in the greatest country of them all, so he is certainly entitled to his opinions," Vitale said. "That is why we have freedom of speech. I have lots of respect for many of the issues he addresses on the air. Since we're both paesano, tell him to relax. I'm going to send him a nice carton of DiGiorno pizzas."
