Great Aaron Downey Interview w/Intern Mike (Video)

[sureWhyNot 19]

Here is an awesome Aaron Downey interview from a little bit ago with one of the Red Wings interns, or who I think is an intern given the title "Intern Mike". Anyways it's a great chat, interesting perspective on some things that otherwise would go unknown, etc. They literally (they being Downey and the kid interviewing him) look at tape of some of Downey's memorable fights and Downey talks about the situations, why it happened, what was said, etc. Really cool stuff.

PLEASE if you are part of the anti Downey, "Downey is worthless" crowd, refrain from starting another huge (and endless) debate. Also, the pro Downey crowd, please refrain from any attacking of the current lineup -- this too will simply lead to the debacle better known as "the toughness" debate.

That said, I hope everyone enjoys the interview as much as I did:

Edited March 16, 2009 by sureWhyNot

[Guest micah]

Great interview. You don't see players get this candid very often. Downey always seems like a pretty good guy, the kind of guy you'd like to knock a couple back with.

[sureWhyNot 19]

Great interview. You don't see players get this candid very often. Downey always seems like a pretty good guy, the kind of guy you'd like to knock a couple back with.

Ya I know, that's the vibe I picked up from him too. I thought it was pretty cool to listen to his analysis of each of the fights they reviewed. I have never seen laid out there like that from any hockey player, let alone a Red Wing.

[Echolalia 2,961]

Has to have one of the greatest attitudes in all of sports.

[b.shanafan14 733]

They honestly couldn't find anyone better than Intern Mike? The guy is painful to watch.

Downey is awesome tho, terrific attitude

[BlueMonk 102]

Nice find! Very cool.

[lidstromfan5 3]

Judging by his speech pattern and rainbow apple sticker on his mac, I'm gonna go ahead and say they don't let this guy near the locker rooms too often.

[mjlegend 155]

They honestly couldn't find anyone better than Intern Mike? The guy is painful to watch.

Downey is awesome tho, terrific attitude

PLEASE if you are part of the anti Intern Mike, "Intern Mike is worthless" crowd, refrain from starting another huge (and endless) debate.

[Detroit # 1 Fan 2,204]

Great interview! I still hold meeting Aaron high in my rankings of "coolest things ever"

Hopefully we call him up for the game on the 23rd! Wouldnt mind saying hello again, cant beat an attitude like Aarons, perfect team player.

[shannyfan1414 0]

First, great interview. Downey seems to be like a guy you could walk up to on the street and he would stop and talk to you forever. Loved hearing him talk about his fights.

Second, how the hell do i get the Mike's job? It seems like it is a fun gig.

[Guest Murph]

What I love about Downey in this interview and others, is that he is a humble, no BS guy. He has a real old school motif.

Also, I know it would neither be particularly beneficial or practical for the Wings, but as a fan, wouldn't you love to see a McCarty-Draper-Downey fourth line for s***s and giggles?

Edited March 16, 2009 by Murph

[sureWhyNot 19]

Judging by his speech pattern and rainbow apple sticker on his mac, I'm gonna go ahead and say they don't let this guy near the locker rooms too often.

Dude you should see my mans you tube page. How the hell he landed a gig with the Wings is beyond me -- he must know someone, or have a powerful dad b/c from the looks of it, "Intern Mike", seems to have an obsessive compulsive addiciton to the computer games such as HALO and Sim City -- amongst others. He also loves filming himself playing computer games, filming others playing computer games and filming pieces on new computer game accessories, etc.

Take a look for yourself.

PLEASE if you are part of the anti Intern Mike, "Intern Mike is worthless" crowd, refrain from starting another huge (and endless) debate.

I know, I mean I get so sick of it around here: "Intern Mike is overpaid", "Intern Mike isn't producing", "Why did Kenny give Intern Mike a NTC in his last contract", "Hossa or Intern Mike", etc., etc.

[Mikeal 60]

Dude you should see my mans you tube page. How the hell he landed a gig with the Wings is beyond me -- he must know someone, or have a powerful dad b/c from the looks of it, "Intern Mike", seems to have an obsessive compulsive addiciton to the computer games such as HALO and Sim City -- amongst others. He also loves filming himself playing computer games, filming others playing computer games and filming pieces on new computer game accessories, etc.

Take a look for yourself.

I know, I mean I get so sick of it around here: "Intern Mike is overpaid", "Intern Mike isn't producing", "Why did Kenny give Intern Mike a NTC in his last contract", "Hossa or Intern Mike", etc., etc.

My brother is roommates with him at college. I haven't meet him but he sure gets to do some fun stuff. I've heard a few great stories as well, but not mine to tell lol.

[jvxp 0]

Judging by his speech pattern and rainbow apple sticker on his mac, I'm gonna go ahead and say they don't let this guy near the locker rooms too often.

Now that is funny!

[jvxp 0]

Here is an awesome Aaron Downey interview from a little bit ago with one of the Red Wings interns, or who I think is an intern given the title "Intern Mike". Anyways it's a great chat, interesting perspective on some things that otherwise would go unknown, etc. They literally (they being Downey and the kid interviewing him) look at tape of some of Downey's memorable fights and Downey talks about the situations, why it happened, what was said, etc. Really cool stuff.

PLEASE if you are part of the anti Downey, "Downey is worthless" crowd, refrain from starting another huge (and endless) debate. Also, the pro Downey crowd, please refrain from any attacking of the current lineup -- this too will simply lead to the debacle better known as "the toughness" debate.

That said, I hope everyone enjoys the interview as much as I did:

Good stuff!!!! :thumbup: Wish he was on the wings now!

[Erik327 0]

Sweet interview, thanks for the post. It was interesting to learn that the fight vs. Boulderice isn't among his favorites, although it's still a classic.

[GMRwings1983 8,804]

What I love about Downey in this interview and others, is that he is a humble, no BS guy. He has a real old school motif.

Also, I know it would neither be particularly beneficial or practical for the Wings, but as a fan, wouldn't you love to see a McCarty-Draper-Downey fourth line for s***s and giggles?

Remove Draper's name and replace it with Lilja. Then you have an ideal 4th line.

Downey is a great guy, and it's amazing how the toughest guys on the ice are often the nicest off the ice. Many skilled players act like they're above everyone else, but tough guys tend to be more humble.

[Heroes of Hockeytown 694]

He strikes me as a very intelligent and articulate guy. This popped up on MLive a few weeks ago about Downey and stuck in my brain, as well.

Detroit reporter: What number did you wear when you played in St. Louis?"

Downey: "No. 47 . . . just like a 747 . . . rolling down the runway."

Reporter: "How are you doing?"

Downey: "Just got to keep on keeping on. You got your heart, your soul, your limbs . . . wherever you go, that's where you are."

Reporter: "Was it a surprise to get called up to the Red Wings?"

Downey: "I was like right on, this will be awesome. I always kept that avenue open, that time and space, and I always tried to manifest getting back up here again. But at the same time, enjoy yourself where you are, and that's all you can do in life."

Deep stuff, bro.

[wingslionstigers 12]

udging by his speech pattern and rainbow apple sticker on his mac, I'm gonna go ahead and say they don't let this guy near the locker rooms too often.

thats what i was thinking

[Mors 201]

Downey seems like a genuinely respectful guy, he certainly downplays some of the ass whoopings he's given out, while owning up to the ones he's received

[sureWhyNot 19]

My brother is roommates with him at college. I haven't meet him but he sure gets to do some fun stuff. I've heard a few great stories as well, but not mine to tell lol.

Hey do you know how he got the gig with the Wings? Or could you find out? What he does with them looks awesome and I would kill (as I a msure most on this board would) to have that job and the access to the Wings that it offers.

[Yzersyukstromberg 0]

I really enjoyed Downey in that interview....none of the regular generic commentary you hear from most players...but Intern Mike REALLY lacks in the interviewing skills category.

[Mikeal 60]

Hey do you know how he got the gig with the Wings? Or could you find out? What he does with them looks awesome and I would kill (as I a msure most on this board would) to have that job and the access to the Wings that it offers.

No idea how he got the gig but I can ask.

[Inultus 12]

It's interesting to me how a lot of enforcers are actually pretty intelligent guys. Downey definitely seems to be one of them.