Sick of jocks in the booth

[bbgun]

Plenty of good announcers out there that were also former players.

I agree. But can you name one crew at CBS, NBC, Fox or ESPN that doesn't have an ex-jock on it? That can't be a coincidence.

 

[LaTunaNostra]

i can't stand baldinger and maas....

Gee, Lane, two of my favorite 'neanderthals'.

I've learned a few things about football from both. I love Maas paired with Sam Rosen and Baldy is just so darn infectious.

 

[VACowboy]

Hmmm. I never liked Sterling Sharpe when he was at ESPN and haven't seen him since. Has he really improved that much?

Far as jocks who DON'T belong in the booth, Theezman gets my vote. He's pure idiot with the mouth to prove it.

I love Jaws, Aikman, Moose, Madden and, unlike most people, I enjoy Collinsworth's glass half full commentary.

 

[jimmy40]

Is there some sort of rule that you have to have an ex-athlete in the booth? Can't you just have two people who are, you know, knowledgable about football? Isn't it enough that the neanderthals and ebonics crowd dominate the pre-game shows?

Can you get rid of the sideline reporters first?

 

[joseephuss]

Hmmm. I never liked Sterling Sharpe when he was at ESPN and haven't seen him since. Has he really improved that much?

Far as jocks who DON'T belong in the booth, Theezman gets my vote. He's pure idiot with the mouth to prove it.

I love Jaws, Aikman, Moose, Madden and, unlike most people, I enjoy Collinsworth's glass half full commentary.

I like Collinsworth as well. Boomer Esaison is also pretty good. He has well thought out points.

 

[LaTunaNostra]

Hmmm. I never liked Sterling Sharpe when he was at ESPN and haven't seen him since. Has he really improved that much?

Very much so.

But he still yells almost as much as MI.

 

[VACowboy]

Marshall Faulk is very articulate.

 

[VACowboy]

LTN, were you a Sterling fan when he was at ESPN?

 

[Qwickdraw]

I agree with bb.

These ex-players have to constantly call on "when they played" and critique guys like they never made a mistake themself.
Bottom line... they're boring.
And most of them seem to have an agenda. (ahem... Aikman... ahem)

 

[Hostile]

So you're saying the Maid Service is not picking up the laundry in the booths?

I'll report this to their supervisors right away. Thank you for the heads up. We can't have jocks lying around the booth.

 

[JackMagist]

Ditka, Parcells at ESPN, Goose on the sidelines, Dierdorf, etc.

I prefer to have someone with first hand knowledge of the game. I think Dierdorf does a very good job when you get past his speech impediment. And guys like Howie, Jaws, Jimmy Johnson, Moose, Aikman and Marino to name a few do a very good job as analyst. I would certainly rather hear any of them than some jerk like John Clayton, Skip Clueless or Kornholio.

I'm not saying that someone has to have been a player to be a good analyst but for every bad ex-jock you can show me I can show you a good ex-jock analyst. And for every good "journalist student" type that you can show me I can show you a bad one. To me it doesn't matter if they played or not as long as they are articulate and intelligent (note that this description does NOT apply to Goose...you are absolutely right about that buffoon).

 

[LaTunaNostra]

LTN, were you a Sterling fan when he was at ESPN?

Pretty much, but I thought he was too much into himself then.

He's matured, and no longer thumps his own chest and calls attention to his past career.

That was the only thing I didn't like about him.

 

[LaTunaNostra]

...articulate and intelligent (note that this description does NOT apply to Goose...you are absolutely right about that buffoon).

Come on Jack, nobody can belt out "You're Just Too Good to Be True" like Tony.

But he should have stuck to the Sopranos.

 

[JackMagist]

Pretty much, but I thought he was too much into himself then.

He's matured, and no longer thumps his own chest and calls attention to his past career.

That was the only thing I didn't like about him.

They all do that when they first get into the business...it is the only point of reference they have. The good ones grow out of it and these days I am actually starting to like Sterling Sharp myself.

 

[TruBlueCowboy]

So here's a fun question: Which of the current Cowboys (player or coach) do you think has the most potential in the broadcast booth or pre-game shows? Back when they were playing, honestly.. i never thought Aikman would make it. Moose I knew had the potential, as well as Nate Newton. Deion Sanders and Michael Irvin were going to get a chance. Always had a high opinion of Darren Woodson and knew he was going to move up fast too. (Which he has.)

Of the current players... maybe Terrell Owens? They'll throw him in on name value alone. He's a competent interview guy but not as insightful as an ex-player like Darren Woodson or Moose. Marco Rivera? Drew Bledsoe would probably be my favorite pick. He's a smart fella, good with the media, and any half-famous QB is automatically reserved a spot somewhere. Jason Ferguson has the personality.

 

[LaTunaNostra]

So here's a fun question: Which of the current Cowboys (player or coach) do you think has the most potential in the broadcast booth or pre-game shows? Back when they were playing, honestly.. i never thought Aikman would make it. Moose I knew had the potential, as well as Nate Newton. Deion Sanders and Michael Irvin were going to get a chance. Always had a high opinion of Darren Woodson and knew he was going to move up fast too. (Which he has.)

Of the current players... maybe Terrell Owens? They'll throw him in on name value alone. He's a competent interview guy but not as insightful as an ex-player like Darren Woodson or Moose. Marco Rivera? Drew Bledsoe would probably be my favorite pick. He's a smart fella, good with the media, and any half-famous QB is automatically reserved a spot somewhere. Jason Ferguson has the personality.

Yeah Fergie, does have a lot of persoanlity, but he isn't overly ambitious and I doubt a nose tackle will get many ops unless he is. He's funny, but low key.

Bledsoe is a bloody bore. (which doesn't mean he can't do tv - after all, Steve Young does.)

I don't know about TO. He isn't as quick witted as some of the other flamboyant receivers (aka MI and Key -who seems a "natural".

My guess tho, to answer your question, is Roy.

 

[TruBlueCowboy]

Yeah Fergie, does have a lot of persoanlity, but he isn't overly ambitious and I doubt a nose tackle will get many ops unless he is. He's funny, but low key.

Bledsoe is a bloody bore. (which doesn't mean he can't do tv - after all, Steve Young does.)

I don't know about TO. He isn't as quick witted as some of the other flamboyant receivers (aka MI and Key -who seems a "natural".

My guess tho, to answer your question, is Roy.

Keyshawn is definitely heading to a pregame show or broadcast booth in the near future.

 

[godofwar]

My guess tho, to answer your question, is Roy.

Don't get me wrong, I loves me some Roy. After the Commanders game, he was interviewed, and did not seem to speak very well when having to think on his feet. Granted he was just coming off the field, tired, and he probably had his mind elsewhere. I remember thinking to myself that he interviews the same way Emmitt did. He may have something to say, but just has a hard time articualting it to the masses.

Of course, this is only one example I'm thinking about.

 

[bbgun]

I'm also sick of jocks on the field. These games should be played by accountants.

 

[WoodysGirl]

Don't get me wrong, I loves me some Roy. After the Commanders game, he was interviewed, and did not seem to speak very well when having to think on his feet. Granted he was just coming off the field, tired, and he probably had his mind elsewhere. I remember thinking to myself that he interviews the same way Emmitt did. He may have something to say, but just has a hard time articualting it to the masses.

Of course, this is only one example I'm thinking about.

I agree, I wouldn't pick Roy as one even though he's a "star." After every interview he's done, I've always been like, "Did he say that?"

Of the current Cowboys, I'd go w/James and Spears. Granted there should be alot of years between when they'd even be considered, but Spears is a great interview. Articulate and personable.

Haven't heard Bradie being interviewed, but I think he's got it in him. Maybe Julius too.