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peplaw06;2778494 said:
I agree. I would much rather have a play by play and a commentator. A 3rd wheel in the booth only leads to the mindless banter
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Now, if we could just get Olberman out of the NBC telecasts it would be an almost perfect world.
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dmq;2778212 said:
Oh h-e-double hockey sticks NO!
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Chocolate Lab;2778278 said:
that last part sounds like a description of Madden
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Espn has done a horrible job with their monday night coverage, to much self promotion of espn and ABC shows and why do they need guests and three guys in the booth and two sideline reporters..... Get a play by play guy, (Tirico is horrible), a color guy and Suzy Kolber(Cut your hair suzy), on the sidelines, that's all they need....
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Everlastingxxx;2778263 said:
Probably figured he'd be interviewing here next off season for the head coaching opening if Phillips cant get it done this year......
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http://weblogs.newsday.com/sports/watchdog/blog/2009/05/tony_kornheiser_out_john_grude.html
Tony Kornheiser stepped down Monday after three seasons as a commentator on ESPN's "Monday Night Football," where he will be replaced by former Raiders and Buccaneers coach Jon Gruden.
Kornheiser cited the grind of the travel schedule, which from the start has been his biggest complaint about the job. He has an intense fear of flying and tried to avoid doing so whenever possible.
Only six of ESPN's regular-season games in 2009 are scheduled for the Eastern Time Zone (Kornheiser lives in Washington, D.C.), and there are games in Oakland, San Diego, Denver and San Francisco.
"When I looked at the upcoming schedule it was the perfect storm that would've frequently moved me from the bus to the air," he said in a quote provided by ESPN.
In his three seasons with ESPN Kornheiser has been a lightning rod for criticism because of his unusual style and unusual background as a long-time sportswriter, not a former player or coach.
After a failed partnership with Joe Theismann in his first season, Kornheiser was paired with Ron Jaworski the past two seasons, fostering better chemistry. (Kornheiser was scheduled to play in Jaworski's charity golf tournament Monday at the Atlantic City Country Club.)
Complaints about the ESPN presentation persisted in Season Two but dwindled this past season after the network cut back on extras such as guests in the broadcast booth and sideline reports.
Kornheiser, who grew up in Lynbrook, attended Hewlett High School and began his career at Newsday in 1970, will continue as co-host with Michael Wilbon of the popular ESPN show, "Pardon the Interruption."
In March, Kornheiser told me he wanted to be back and expected to be back. But that was before the complete schedule was released.
At the time he said, "I think I’m back. They always talk to me as if I’m back. I’m the paranoid one. I’m the one who’s always announcing who would be better in the booth than me."
On what he dislikes about the job: "I hate the flying. Nothing changes with that. It’s very difficult to do."
That was in March. Click below for the complete quote ESPN sent from Kornheiser today.
Photo: AP
“I am totally grateful for the MNF opportunity that I truly enjoyed the last three seasons. I feel we got better each year. My fear of planes is legendary and sadly true. When I looked at the upcoming schedule it was the perfect storm that would've frequently moved me from the bus to the air.
"I kept looking at the schedule the past month and wanted to find a way to quietly extricate myself. If I could handpick a replacement of a football guy, I would cast a net and drag in Jon Gruden. He is the two things you most want -- smart and funny -- and has the two things I don't -- good hair and a tan.
"I love PTI and am looking forward to continuing to yammer and yodel with Wilbon until the end of time."
Quotes from Mike Tirico and Jaworski:
Tirico: “I can’t express how much I enjoyed working with Tony the past three years. It was a professional experience that I enjoyed and a lasting friendship that I will treasure. I think all of us on the show are better for the time we spent working with Tony.
“Looking ahead to this season, I am excited to welcome Jon to Monday Night Football. Every time you are in his company, you come away so impressed by his energy and passion for the game. He will be a perfect fit with our group. I was fortunate to be there at Super Bowl XXXVII when he reached the pinnacle of coaching success and I look forward to being next to him when he achieves greatness in this new chapter of his career.”
Jaworski: “I’ve enjoyed working with Tony. He’s a class act and a brilliant man. He sees the game from the outside in and I see the game from the inside out. He brought me a new perspective and helped me grow in my role as an analyst. I also thank him for his friendship.
“I first got to know Jon when he was a coordinator with the Philadelphia Eagles. He was young, bright and energetic. He has a tremendous football mind and his career speaks for itself. He will bring a unique perspective to Monday Night Football and I am excited to work with him."
Tony Kornheiser stepped down Monday after three seasons as a commentator on ESPN's "Monday Night Football," where he will be replaced by former Raiders and Buccaneers coach Jon Gruden.
Kornheiser cited the grind of the travel schedule, which from the start has been his biggest complaint about the job. He has an intense fear of flying and tried to avoid doing so whenever possible.
Only six of ESPN's regular-season games in 2009 are scheduled for the Eastern Time Zone (Kornheiser lives in Washington, D.C.), and there are games in Oakland, San Diego, Denver and San Francisco.
"When I looked at the upcoming schedule it was the perfect storm that would've frequently moved me from the bus to the air," he said in a quote provided by ESPN.
In his three seasons with ESPN Kornheiser has been a lightning rod for criticism because of his unusual style and unusual background as a long-time sportswriter, not a former player or coach.
After a failed partnership with Joe Theismann in his first season, Kornheiser was paired with Ron Jaworski the past two seasons, fostering better chemistry. (Kornheiser was scheduled to play in Jaworski's charity golf tournament Monday at the Atlantic City Country Club.)
Complaints about the ESPN presentation persisted in Season Two but dwindled this past season after the network cut back on extras such as guests in the broadcast booth and sideline reports.
Kornheiser, who grew up in Lynbrook, attended Hewlett High School and began his career at Newsday in 1970, will continue as co-host with Michael Wilbon of the popular ESPN show, "Pardon the Interruption."
In March, Kornheiser told me he wanted to be back and expected to be back. But that was before the complete schedule was released.
At the time he said, "I think I’m back. They always talk to me as if I’m back. I’m the paranoid one. I’m the one who’s always announcing who would be better in the booth than me."
On what he dislikes about the job: "I hate the flying. Nothing changes with that. It’s very difficult to do."
That was in March. Click below for the complete quote ESPN sent from Kornheiser today.
Photo: AP
“I am totally grateful for the MNF opportunity that I truly enjoyed the last three seasons. I feel we got better each year. My fear of planes is legendary and sadly true. When I looked at the upcoming schedule it was the perfect storm that would've frequently moved me from the bus to the air.
"I kept looking at the schedule the past month and wanted to find a way to quietly extricate myself. If I could handpick a replacement of a football guy, I would cast a net and drag in Jon Gruden. He is the two things you most want -- smart and funny -- and has the two things I don't -- good hair and a tan.
"I love PTI and am looking forward to continuing to yammer and yodel with Wilbon until the end of time."
Quotes from Mike Tirico and Jaworski:
Tirico: “I can’t express how much I enjoyed working with Tony the past three years. It was a professional experience that I enjoyed and a lasting friendship that I will treasure. I think all of us on the show are better for the time we spent working with Tony.
“Looking ahead to this season, I am excited to welcome Jon to Monday Night Football. Every time you are in his company, you come away so impressed by his energy and passion for the game. He will be a perfect fit with our group. I was fortunate to be there at Super Bowl XXXVII when he reached the pinnacle of coaching success and I look forward to being next to him when he achieves greatness in this new chapter of his career.”
Jaworski: “I’ve enjoyed working with Tony. He’s a class act and a brilliant man. He sees the game from the outside in and I see the game from the inside out. He brought me a new perspective and helped me grow in my role as an analyst. I also thank him for his friendship.
“I first got to know Jon when he was a coordinator with the Philadelphia Eagles. He was young, bright and energetic. He has a tremendous football mind and his career speaks for itself. He will bring a unique perspective to Monday Night Football and I am excited to work with him."
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Al Davis was stupid for getting rid of Chucky. They would have had a ring that year against Tampa. For at least two years the Raiders were the best football team in the NFL. One year they got screwed by the refs and the year after Gruden schooled that lame duck Callahan.
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they need to do is get rid of Terriko (sp) and I might turn up the volume when I watch them.