PFT: Rodgers calls Kornheiser "stupid," "dumb" and "terrible"; Kornheiser reacts #42

[BubbleScreen]

True. I'm glad Rodgers who is a favorite of ESPN as part of the Pack came out and said it. Hopefully they get the hint and get Kornheiser out of the booth. Seems they are trying to create what MNF was when Frank, Howard and Meredith were in the booth, those days are gone and you will not find a trio like that again. Stick with a commentator, a play by play guy and sideline reporter and let the game sell itself.

I dunno. I wouldn't mind seeing how Moose, Troy and Michael call a game. Let Moose do play by play. Troy can be the anti-Dallas guy, cause we know where Michael stands.

 

[WoodysGirl]

Kornheiser reacts: If Rodgers thinks I'm no good, he's not the first

Posted by Michael David Smith on June 9, 2010 7:25 AM ET
ESPN commentator Tony Kornheiser has offered a lighthearted response to Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers, who called Kornheiser stupid, dumb and terrible in a radio interview, saying he doesn't know why Rodgers had such a harsh reaction to their meetings when Kornheiser called Rodgers' games on Monday Night Football.

"My guess is that his comments had to do with the fact that during his first season, I was publicly critical of the Packers, which had a 13-3 team, and got rid of [Brett] Favre for an untested player," Kornheiser told The Big Lead. "[Ron Jaworski] and I went back and forth on this 1,000 times on TV and with [Mike] Wilbon 1,000 times on TV. But if he thinks I'm no good, he wouldn't be the first. Or the last."

Kornheiser worked on Monday Night Football in 2008, when Rodgers was in his first year as the Packers' starter. He says he doesn't specifically recall what he and Rodgers talked about in production meetings, when Rodgers said Kornheiser was woefully unprepared, but he does say that he was simply trying to get an idea of how Rodgers was handling the rough task of filling Favre's shoes.

"I don't remember anything particular from the meetings, but I do remember that Jaws went in purely looking for football stuff, Mike [Tirico] was looking for stuff from the announcing angle, and I went looking more for feature-y things or stories," Kornhesier said. "In that case, the theme was taking over for Brett Favre, which was the toughest thing to do in Green Bay. My guess is that I asked a lot of questions relative to that, and tried to establish some rapport with that. I guess that rapport didn't exist."

By looking for "more feature-y things," Kornheiser was just doing his job in the Monday Night Football booth. But Kornheiser's problem was that he not only couldn't establish a rapport with Rodgers, he also couldn't establish a rapport with viewers, who wanted to hear about football, not about "more feature-y things." Which is why ESPN was wise to replace Kornheiser with Jon Gruden.

 

[Idgit]

Kornheiser reacts: If Rodgers thinks I'm no good, he's not the first

Posted by Michael David Smith on June 9, 2010 7:25 AM ET
ESPN commentator Tony Kornheiser has offered a lighthearted response to Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers, who called Kornheiser stupid, dumb and terrible in a radio interview, saying he doesn't know why Rodgers had such a harsh reaction to their meetings when Kornheiser called Rodgers' games on Monday Night Football.

"My guess is that his comments had to do with the fact that during his first season, I was publicly critical of the Packers, which had a 13-3 team, and got rid of [Brett] Favre for an untested player," Kornheiser told The Big Lead. "[Ron Jaworski] and I went back and forth on this 1,000 times on TV and with [Mike] Wilbon 1,000 times on TV. But if he thinks I'm no good, he wouldn't be the first. Or the last."

Kornheiser worked on Monday Night Football in 2008, when Rodgers was in his first year as the Packers' starter. He says he doesn't specifically recall what he and Rodgers talked about in production meetings, when Rodgers said Kornheiser was woefully unprepared, but he does say that he was simply trying to get an idea of how Rodgers was handling the rough task of filling Favre's shoes.

"I don't remember anything particular from the meetings, but I do remember that Jaws went in purely looking for football stuff, Mike [Tirico] was looking for stuff from the announcing angle, and I went looking more for feature-y things or stories," Kornhesier said. "In that case, the theme was taking over for Brett Favre, which was the toughest thing to do in Green Bay. My guess is that I asked a lot of questions relative to that, and tried to establish some rapport with that. I guess that rapport didn't exist."

By looking for "more feature-y things," Kornheiser was just doing his job in the Monday Night Football booth. But Kornheiser's problem was that he not only couldn't establish a rapport with Rodgers, he also couldn't establish a rapport with viewers, who wanted to hear about football, not about "more feature-y things." Which is why ESPN was wise to replace Kornheiser with Jon Gruden.

Kornheiser should do a feature on why he's such a wet, flapping, ******bag. Rogers could give him some good material then. So could anyone who's ever had to listen to the guy for more than a minute.

 

[The Panch]

I couldnt stand Kornheiser on MNF(He's OK on PTI) and Im glad to see him aired out, but Rodgers came off kinda foolish in that interview.

 

[rysko]

rodgers tearing souls out at espn. great great great stuff. like the packers a little more now.

 

[jazzcat22]

I have never been more grateful for an color analyst than I am for Jon Gruden. Not only is he refreshingly excited about explaining the intricacies of the game, but more importantly, he is not Tony Kombover. I never liked him in the booth. I can tolerate almost anyone in the booth because ultimately I really care more about the game than what those guys say. But he was an exception.

Having said that, while Aaron Rodgers is a grown man and can speak his mind how he chooses, I don't think it was too bright to air a grudge this way. Troy Aikman has more reason to hate Skip Bayless than any man in America. Have you ever heard Aikman even acknowledge the guy? All Rodgers did was pass the soapbox to Kombover for more of his idiocy, and there exists the potential for payback by his ESPN cronies. I won't be shocked if Rodgers coverage this year by ESPN is the most sparse in the NFL unless he is simply too big not to cover.

This is what I like about Aikman. He will make a comment, then explain it. Or does sometimes, or use to. Same with Joe Morgan in baseball. He will explain it so a 5 year can understand it. Which is probably his goal. Teach them young.

 

[BAZ]

Listening to anybody talk for three hours brings out the worst in them. Kornholio's OK on PTI.

 

[DFWJC]

Tony Kornheiser was the worst on MNF....I have no major issues with him otherwise.
Rodgers was just speaking the truth.

 

[pancakeman]

Kornheiser should do a feature on why he's such a wet, flapping, ******bag. Rogers could give him some good material then. So could anyone who's ever had to listen to the guy for more than a minute.

 

[fanfromvirginia]

I agree. I enjoyed listening to Gruden.

Individually, I think Gruden and Jaworski are annoying but they're great together.

 

[jchap]

If you think he was bad on MNF you should hear his local "sports" talk show in the DC area.