ESPN Lays Off Ed Werder

[Stash]

He's grabbing chicken wings on his way home, right now.

I hope they're on sale!

 

[LocimusPrime]

They got problems
http://www.breitbart.com/sports/201...ng-10000-subscribers-day-political-left-turn/
https://pjmedia.com/lifestyle/2017/03/21/the-top-5-reasons-espns-ratings-are-in-freefall/

 

[NeonNinja]

I'm waiting for Jean Jacques Taylor to get his. Waste of air.

I've got great news for you, sir. So glad he's out.

 

[LocimusPrime]

The barefoot contessa denied a dying child's wish to cook with her TWICE. She is dead to me

 

[LocimusPrime]

I think, at least from my viewpoint, it's not a question of specific politics. It's much the same issue that would lead to this rule -- I don't tune in to sports for ANY political discussion. There are plenty of places to get that, just as there are other websites to discuss politics. ESPN probably loses some viewers who are offended by political stances of any stripe, because people watching want to see sports and sports news. Most of us value at least some opportunities to escape the Real World and enjoy something else -- like sports.

 

[PhillyCowboysFan]

I bet the fellow with the bullhorn a while back is pretty happy right now.

I thought that was hilarious though that guy probably should have gotten a life.

 

[crashintonickdm]

They let go of the entire hockey team

Also, I'll never forgot the 08 season. *** ed

 

[JoeKing]

I expect to see Werder on Fox reporting on the Cowboys in no time at all. I'm not a fan of his but he has the connects there.

 

[Vtwin]

No

Boy. What a shame.

Seeing some enraged uber fan using a bullhorn to be a nuisance is something I wish I could see yet again.

No offense but it isn't that much different than what you do here.

 

[adbutcher]

Well said.

It definitely looks to me like they not only catered to an indifferent audience, but chased away the audience they did have in the process.

For myself, I noticed a complete shift in how ESPN did business the minute TO was doing crunches in his driveway with helicopters flying overhead. I don't know how big their ratings must have been, but nothing was the same after that. It was all scandal all the time from that day forward. Gone were the days of the people who truly loved sports, and the business was run like a business first and foremost.

They went with whatever sold and sacrificed their integrity and reputation in the name of making a buck. And so has most everyone they employed, just like Ed Werder, and that's why I have no sympathy for any of them.

What goes around, comes around.

I am in 100% agreement.

 

[skinsscalper]

No

No offense but it isn't that much different than what you do here.

Not to rub it in @Alexander but there is a touch of irony, here.

 

[CowboyStar88]

Guys like Stephen A Smith have ruined ESPN. I don't tune in because of shows like this. I use to always have Sport Center on.

 

[rynochop]

I see Russillo and Kanell show is now just ESPN radio.

Kanell is out..Russillo to have a much less significant role. They are cleaning house

 

[Longboysfan]

About 16 1/2 years too late.

 

[Longboysfan]

Maybe Jerry will hire him to sell popcorn at the home games,,,

Popcorn sales will decline.

 

[Carson]

But they keep Jemele Hill. Smh

 

[LocimusPrime]

ESPN getting rid of reporters. They don't want real news.

 

[LocimusPrime]

But they keep Jemele Hill. Smh

I can't stand her

 

[malbis030347]

he just tweeted he was let go after 17 yrs...kinda liked the guy, Jerry trusted him that he would always report accurate Cowboys info on a regular basis

 

[AmishCowboy]

Hate to see the guy lose his job, but I don't think to many Cowboys s are going to miss hi, I thought his reporting went the way of TMZ a few years ago but maybe he was just following his boss's instructions