Guest MikeSC Report post Posted April 16, 2004 Oh God I saw that Jackie chick on ATH the other day. She sucked but made it to the finals -- wtf? She'd say something like "The Lakers are good" and get 10 points for it! Didn't know there was a Title IX for ATH... Maybe Stat Boy has a crush on her. -=Mike ...Scary thought Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Damaramu 0 Report post Posted April 16, 2004 If they want attractive anchors/personalities, they should steal either Lisa Hillary or Jennifer Hedger from Canada ... both are very easy on the eyes, and do a good job of reporting sports. http://www.tsn.ca/personalities/images/lisa_hilary.jpg http://www.tsn.ca/images/pictures/sc/hedger.jpg And, Damaramu, I'm kind of confused by your complaint ... you say that it's lazy to keep the same teams on top, but then say that it's stupid that they slightly changed them. The two thoughts seem to contradict each other. The fact that they're different eliminates the 'they're the same' argument. Or am I mis-reading it? (not a flame, a real question) What I'm saying is that he kept them the same and didn't put any thought into it. Well then he went back and changed it to make it seem like he didn't do that. But all he really did was change the places of Georgia and OU with no real explanation. It was like he said "Oh shit. People will realize I put no thought into this. Better fix that." and just stared at the list before going "Well OU and Georgia can be interchangeable." and just flip flopped them. If he would've explained why he made the change rather than just saying pretty much the same thing that he said before then it would've seemed better. I mean if he's thinking in his head what I'm thinking about OU then it's perfectly fine. "The offense is intact. However the defense loses it's 3 biggest playmakers to the NFL. Tommie Harris, Teddy Lehman, and Derrick Strait are all gone. And they're all going to be VERY hard to replace. And the defense may have more trouble this season than it's letting on. Also everyone figured out in their last two games that if you take out White you take out the offense. So unless the Coaching Staff can figure out how to remedy that over the off season they're going to have offensive trouble." Hell it wasn't that hard. That's just some of the problems they're going to have to address and may have trouble with next season that I could think of off the top of my head. So with that reasoning I don't disagree with the #4 ranking at all. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest TheHulkster Report post Posted April 16, 2004 I'm not going to act like I watch a whole lot of ESPN nowadays, because I don't, but I used to watch it every day. Then they took off wrestling and stopped covering boxing. Back in the late-80's/early 90's, they showed World Class and AWA. Then after they tanked: USWA and Global. Now they're too high brow to show wrestling. What's takes more athletic ability? Professional Wrestling or competitive cheerleading? or pool? or Poker? or half the shit they put on their stations? As far as combat sports go, at least ESPN2 shows a lot of old K-1 fights and hosts friday night fights. ESPN doesn't really support any kind of combat sport. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kkktookmybabyaway 0 Report post Posted April 17, 2004 Even dating back to Max's ATH days, whenever Bob Ryan or Jackie MacMullen were around, they got huge points and always either go to the finals or win the show. The last few times Bob Ryan has been on ATH you can tell he didn't want to be there. Today, while Woody and Jay were joking around he just sat there like a lump and got eliminated with short answers. I guess he thought there were too many white guys on the panel that day or something. Or perhaps he just wanted to leave early so he could beat Jason Kidd's wife... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheDevilAndGodAreRagingInsideMe 0 Report post Posted April 17, 2004 They announced today during the Yankee game that Max is getting his own daily show on Fox Sports Net starting May 10th I believe. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kkktookmybabyaway 0 Report post Posted April 17, 2004 What will Max be doing? Will he be Fox's next Keith O.?... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheDevilAndGodAreRagingInsideMe 0 Report post Posted April 17, 2004 They really didn't say anything more than that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Smues Report post Posted April 17, 2004 They announced today during the Yankee game that Max is getting his own daily show on Fox Sports Net starting May 10th I believe. I guess I should be glad I don't watch Fox Sports Net then. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Redhawk Report post Posted April 19, 2004 Another thing I don't like about ESPN is how they do a fairly good job of promoting women's college basketball, yet they give the WNBA next to no coverage. So are they supportive of women's basketball or not? Or are they only supportive of the college game because promoting college ball helps their own NCAA tourney ratings? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alfdogg 0 Report post Posted April 20, 2004 I find it funny that both people who said "East Coast Bias" are Laker fans. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steve J. Rogers 0 Report post Posted April 20, 2004 Or are they only supportive of the college game because promoting college ball helps their own NCAA tourney ratings? Bingo! Where are the WNBA games on? Lifetime? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheDevilAndGodAreRagingInsideMe 0 Report post Posted April 20, 2004 Mike Greenberg hosted the 6 PM SportsCenter today. He WILL be the Ryan Chappelle to my Jack Bauer. 24 Spoiler (Sunday's episode, 6-7am) AKA I blow his fucking head off, execution-style. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Redhawk Report post Posted April 20, 2004 Or are they only supportive of the college game because promoting college ball helps their own NCAA tourney ratings? Bingo! Where are the WNBA games on? Lifetime? They may have been on Lifetime, but I know they had some WNBA games on the Oxygen Network. I remember seeing a few games on ESPN two summers ago ('02), but none in '03. And I believe NBC carried the WNBA All-Star Game. I'm not sure what channel the Finals were on. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vern Gagne 0 Report post Posted April 20, 2004 When every dam it of news begins with Peter Gammons, John Clayton, or someone similiar on the station is reporting said player has been traded, or something along those lines. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gert T 0 Report post Posted April 20, 2004 Read Stuart Scott's "two way conversation" in ESPN Magazine. That is the best example of Stu's pandering to athletes instead of fans. I don't think I have ever seen him be critical about anybody in those articles, besides the fans for "not understanding", or "it's his choice". Have a damn opinion and state it. Cutting Playmakers, which was a good business move, really did make them look weak, but then again I do not love their attempts at Reality TV. Cold Pizza is unoffsenive enough when I see it, and when stupid shit is on it, I just change the channel. Replaying back-to-back though is dumb. How many "feud themes" are there? Kornhiser v. Wilbon, entertaining, Salisbury v. Clyaton, all right I guess, Skip Bayless v. Stephen A. Smith? Who gives a rat ass about either one of them. I believe the constant pimping of Barry now is to get more access to him if he mellows with the media at all. From what I saw how can the judges on Dream Job talk about the candidates were saying not to get too wrapped up in their catchphrases and "its not Seinfeld", are they watching SC anymore? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheDevilAndGodAreRagingInsideMe 0 Report post Posted April 21, 2004 Far right. There's my number one reason for hating ESPN. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the max 0 Report post Posted April 21, 2004 We get it, dude. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Czech Republic 0 Report post Posted April 22, 2004 At least ESPN has been running the Bottom Line during commercial breaks during Baseball Tonight, Sportscenter, or when they forget to turn it off. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kkktookmybabyaway 0 Report post Posted April 25, 2004 Add this to my list. The constant ass-licking Bitch-ass Berman did regarding Eli and his "classy" posing with a Chargers jersey for that hour he was with the team. I don't know who I want dead first via heart attack -- him or Mikey Moore. Man, I was so marking out when he got booed off the stage... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vern Gagne 0 Report post Posted April 25, 2004 Flinstone probably didn't want to upset Archie or Peyton. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kkktookmybabyaway 0 Report post Posted April 25, 2004 VILMA! Jesus, I'm sick of that one already. Oh, and here's another thing. Now ESPN made Rush resign over his McNabb comments, but guess who I saw in a pre-game promo for Friday night's Basketball games? Spike F'n Lee. The same Spike Lee that claims the White Media overhyped Larry Bird. Why can't terrorists visit Bristol, Conn.? And I just had my neighbor's kid, who is white, ask me if it was OK for the White Media to overhype his entry into the NBA when he gets older... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steve J. Rogers 0 Report post Posted April 25, 2004 From what I saw how can the judges on Dream Job talk about the candidates were saying not to get too wrapped up in their catchphrases and "its not Seinfeld", are they watching SC anymore? I'm pretty sure they were trying to get the canidates to focus on the "sports reporting" aspect of the job rather than comedy bits and catchphrases. Kind of, "Just get over as an anchor/broadcaster first, then you get to get your phrases over" line of thinking Steve Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Agent_Bond34 0 Report post Posted April 25, 2004 One thing that really pissed me off with today's NFL Draft coverage. TOO MANY FUCKING COMMERCIALS!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
phoenixrising 0 Report post Posted April 25, 2004 Chris Berman, Michael Irvin and Trey Wingo(I think that's him - the guy with Jaws and Hoge) were just annoying me today during the draft coverage. Berman is basically all about his nicknames now and contributes nothing to the discussion. And by the way Chris, Manning holding up the Chargers jersey is not a show of class, especially when it is explicitly clear that he did not want to be within ten feet of said jersey. The only positive thing I can say about Irvin is that he didn't wear a bright suit today. I know Michael is a passionate man, but it would help if he toned down the screaming and ranting that was supposed to be his opinion. It was a good thing him and Jaws were on separate sets because they were about to come to blows over the Bengals starting Palmer next year. As for Wingo, I really can't remember the exact comments but he was making a couple of snide remarks that made me wonder where he was getting off making those remarks, not like he looks like he has ever played a sport in his life but I could be wrong. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kkktookmybabyaway 0 Report post Posted April 25, 2004 Oh, here's another late entry. The SportsCenter anchors were making fun of some large guy that was doing and "Eli Suck" chant, or something of the sort. Umm, those fans had every fucking right to call this pussy-ass bitch out. But since it's ESPN, Eli is going to get a free ride... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Agent_Bond34 0 Report post Posted April 25, 2004 Another thing that pissed me off last night. THE OVER-DISCUSSION OF THE ELI MANNING SITUATION!!! Don't get me wrong, the whole Eli Manning not wanting to play for the Chargers thing was fucked up, but it did however make for an interesting first few picks, but after that, the constant talk about it really annoyed me to no end. Especially when they were still talking about it, IN THE THIRD FUCKING ROUND! They seriously harped that thing to death. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest MikeSC Report post Posted April 25, 2004 Oh, here's another late entry. The SportsCenter anchors were making fun of some large guy that was doing and "Eli Suck" chant, or something of the sort. Umm, those fans had every fucking right to call this pussy-ass bitch out. But since it's ESPN, Eli is going to get a free ride... Heck, after watching SC last night --- the guy who said that ESPN wasn't "Seinfeld" (in one of the infinite promos for "Dream Job" --- BTW, was I wrong or did I see that Kit chick from Cold Pizza as one of the judges?) clearly hasn't seen one in a LONG while. The whole show was the viciously unfunny anchors exchanging viciously unfunny quips. Heck, they even ripped off some of Kenny Mayne's stuff --- and Kenny isn't that funny. -=Mike Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Slayer 0 Report post Posted April 25, 2004 was I wrong or did I see that Kit chick from Cold Pizza as one of the judges? nope, she was there, and that dropped the credibility of the show bigtime for me (among other reasons) Let's see our panel -That Boss Guy: understandable -Tony Kornheiser: veteran sports radio host and columnist. Again, nderstandable -Lavar Arrington: I know they wanted a voice for "The other side", but I'm not sure how they chose Lavar for any reason beyond "He was available". He was decent though from what I saw And then they have a castoff from a second rate "reality show", but I suppose she's "wild and unpredictable" so it must be okay Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steviekick 0 Report post Posted April 25, 2004 Another thing that pissed me off last night. THE OVER-DISCUSSION OF THE ELI MANNING SITUATION!!! Don't get me wrong, the whole Eli Manning not wanting to play for the Chargers thing was fucked up, but it did however make for an interesting first few picks, but after that, the constant talk about it really annoyed me to no end. Especially when they were still talking about it, IN THE THIRD FUCKING ROUND! They seriously harped that thing to death. I don't follow anything on ESPN other than the NBA, but it was driving me nuts yesterday about how they kept whining and bitching about the whole Manning thing during every break and half time. It pissed me off. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Your Paragon of Virtue 0 Report post Posted April 26, 2004 How is Michael Wilbon racist? I agree about the Sunday Night Football crew. Easily the worst on television. For ANY sport. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
