DMN Media Blog: Boomer Esiason calls out Aikman Bias/Aikman Responds

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Boomer Esiason calls out Troy Aikman: Ex-Cardinals QB claims Ex-Cowboys QB delivered biased analysis

6:16 PM Tue, Oct 14, 2008 | Permalink
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Broadcasters belong to a Gentlemen's Club. You never hear one get catty about another's work. Well, make that almost never. CBS' Boomer Esiason thinks he heard Fox's Troy Aikman waving Cowboys pom pons during Sunday's Dallas-Arizona game.

I'll just point out that Esiason once played for the Arizona Cardinals.

Here's what Esiason said on a Boston radio station:

"It was the first time I heard a legitimate bias from one Troy Aikman towards the Dallas Cowboys. You would have thought that the Arizona Cardinals weren't even in the building. I mean I was taken aback by some of the things Troy was saying and I like Troy. I really do. He is a very bright broadcaster but the bias that was coming from him yesterday was actually stunning listening to it and I'm a guy who doesn't really have a bias one way or another. I don't think anyway. And I can listen to announcers do their games and not be upset by it...I couldn't believe some of the things he was saying yesterday. And I'm still wondering why he thinks Tony Romo is great in end-game situations. I don't really know that we have seen that especially in a big spot at all in his career yet."

I have a message into Aikman, hoping to get a response. I remember just last week, Aikman was a guest on Esiason's New York radio show and they debated which quarterback they'd rather have. Esiason picked Eli Manning. Aikman picked Romo. I may be wrong, but I don't remember Aikman singing Romo end-game praises on Fox.

For those who would rather hear it from Esiason's mouth. It's here thanks to the wonderful Awful Announcing website


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Aikman's unbiased response to Esiason

7:14 PM Tue, Oct 14, 2008 | Permalink
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Just when we thought a rare "Battle of the Network Analysts" was about to break out, Troy Aikman opted not to play. Aikman's not fixin' to fight Boomer Esiason over his claim that Aikman was biased in favor of the Cowboys in Sunday's game against the Cardinals.

The ex-Cowboys quarterback who works for Fox is taking the polite road in responding to the ex-Cardinals quarterback who works for CBS.

Aikman replied to my request for a response via email:

"Well, I'm glad Boomer is watching the NFL on Fox. I take great pride in not showing a bias towards any team that I am broadcasting and I'm confident the teams that I have covered over the last eight seasons would agree that I've been balanced and fair with my coverage. Also, I never much got into critiquing other quarterbacks when I played and I don't get too wrapped up in critiquing broadcasters now."



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[SultanOfSix]

Wow. Boomer just made himself look like an idiot.

 

[CATCH17]

hahahahaha you should've kept your comments to yourself Boomer. Moron.

 

[Ren]

Aikman is anything but biased, if anyting he's a little to harsh when it comes to the Cowboys

 

[BehindEnemyLinez]

Way to take the high road, Troy! I think most on here would disagree w/ Boomer anyway because they feel that Aikman tries too hard to NOT show any bias towards Dallas...resulting in him being perhaps over-critical of the 'Boys.

 

[BruceWayne]

Shut up Boomer. Troy was talking about how Romo manages a 2 min situation and he does excel in those situations.

 

[YosemiteSam]

I wonder what got into him. That is generally a big no-no. That was a serious mistake on Boomer's part.

Anyhow, Romo has proved many more times he can win a game on a final drive more than Eli has. He proved he can do it when he is haven't the worst game of his life. (Buffalo last year)

 

[Paniolo22]

Shut up Boomer. Troy was talking about how Romo manages a 2 min situation and he does excel in those situations.

What a jack a**! Aikman is the LEAST biased analyst towards the cowboys, bordering traitoristic status in the eyes of Boys fans. He specifically said before halfs and in 2 minute situations was where Romo did well.

 

[Bach]

That's hilarious. Troy goes out of his way not to show bias towards the Cowboys - so much so that many fans are constantly ripping him for being anti-Cowboy (which is just a silly as Boomer's comments).

 

[Royal Laegotti]

If Boomer wants to see Aikman bias toward a certain team he aught to watch Aikman do a Eagles game!

 

[Yeagermeister]

Good response from Troy :laugh2:

 

[CrazyCowboy]

good job Troy

 

[AmishCowboy]

Way to take the high road, Troy! I think most on here would disagree w/ Boomer anyway because they feel that Aikman tries too hard to NOT show any bias towards Dallas...resulting in him being perhaps over-critical of the 'Boys.

Most Cowboy fans feel this way.

 

[LucaBrasi]

Aikman = class

Boomer = a**wipe

 

[DaBoys4Life]

I think Troy throw in a little subtle blow with his last comment.

 

[Spectre]

Aikman is anything but biased, if anyting he's a little to harsh when it comes to the Cowboys

exactly.

And I for one have seen Romo pull of some amazing end-game feats.

The playoff disappointments aren't the only game enders he's had. He's had quite a few hurry-up offense successes and finally toss scores/FG setups.

His name is "Boomer", for cryin out loud. Who cares what he thinks?

 

[dadymat]

Wow. Boomer just made himself look like an idiot.

and Troys response made him a bigger idiot........ :laugh2:

 

[Hoofbite]

I've always thought Troy tried incredibly hard to not be biased.

In fact, I thought he was overly harsh on a lot of the QBs that were in Dallas after him. Rightfully so because they sucked but it always struck as him sort of being like "you ain't me".

I like Troy though. I think hes a good broadcaster and I enjoy listening to him. If only they could get rid of Joe Buck and pair Troy with Moose.

 

[Rackat]

I think Troy throw in a little subtle blow with his last comment.

I noticed that, too. In other words, Boomer worked for second tier organizations as a QB, and is now working for a second tier organization as a broadcaster. While Troy, otoh, worked for a first tier organization as a QB (winning three Lombardi's), and now works for the better network as a broadcaster.
:laugh2:

 

[TellerMorrow34]

Classy move by Aikman to take the high road. This left Boomer looking like a d-bag.