News: Troy Aikman rips FOX Sports for hiring Skip Bayless

[Kaiser]

Aikman has disliked Bayless since the 1990s, when Aikman met Bayless and had to be in the same room with him.

Fixed.

 

[Sportsbabe]

Aikman ripped FOX for hiring Skip Bayless away from ESPN and giving Bayless his own First Take knockoff show on FOX Sports 1. Aikman has disliked Bayless since the 1990s, when Bayless wrote a book about the Cowboys that included unsubstantiated rumors that Aikman is gay.

“To say I’m disappointed in the hiring of Skip Bayless would be an enormous understatement,” Aikman told Richard Deitsch of Sports Illustrated. “Clearly, [Fox Sports president of national networks] Jamie Horowitz and I have a difference of opinion when it comes to building a successful organization. I believe success is achieved by acquiring and developing talented, respected and credible individuals, none of which applies to Skip Bayless.”

Read more: http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2016/09/06/troy-aikman-rips-fox-sports-for-hiring-skip-Bayless/

Troy just said something I like and we got a young stud QB.

Don't wake me...I'm dreaming!!!

 

[Cowboysfan917]

Maybe Troy will go start calling Sunday night football in place of CC

 

[ElGatoGrande]

Because he helped "First Take" generate ratings for ESPN, and FOX offered him more money to do the same thing with its network.

And Skip might be the object of ridicule with some, but he is the epitome of opinionated sports talk, which is now driving the ratings for failing satellite/cable networks.

And THAT is why they would add him, syphoning off some of ESPN's viewers in the process - which, in the competitive world of sports journalism, is never a bad thing.

I've never been on board with catering to the lowest common denominator for added viewership,,, but in FS1's case it might be necessary.

 

[Sportsbabe]

Does anyone watch Fox Sports 1? Will putting that dip**** there bring in more audience?

Dang Troy, let'er rip, my man. I always wondered about Troy's desire to forgive and forget, wonder no more.

Sports journalism didn't use to be an oxymoron.

That why he has 3 SB rings. He's an assassin.

 

[Sportsbabe]

Good for Troy. Even when you're near the top of your field, it still takes guts to come out in public with an uncensored rip on uppermost management.
And call me gullible but I think this is about professional standards, not just personal history.

I'll go with both.

 

[dallasdave]

 

[MileyDancer]

I can't stand listening to Aikman, either.

 

[cowboys2233]

Let it go, Troy. Let it go.

Let what go? He's just stating fact. I really don't think Aikman is still harboring any specific resentment over that stupid rumor, but he just doesn't have any respect for Bayless as a journalist. And why should he?

 

[tyke1doe]

I've never been on board with catering to the lowest common denominator for added viewership,,, but in FS1's case it might be necessary.

Me neither, which is why I left the business. I grew up at a time in journalism where news was news and opinion was opinion. The lines are so much more blurred now.

 

[AsthmaField]

Is it just me or do Bayless and Granny Clampett have the same physiques.

It is just you... Granny is more muscular.

 

[tyke1doe]

Let what go? He's just stating fact. I really don't think Aikman is still harboring any specific resentment over that stupid rumor, but he just doesn't have any respect for Bayless as a journalist. And why should he?

I think he does harbor specific resentment. When someone calls you "gay" in front of the whole world and never apologizes or makes it right, you kind of remember that.

I seriously doubt Aikman's reaction would be as strong had Skip's never comments about his "alleged" sexual identity.

 

[John813]

Does anyone watch Fox Sports 1? Will putting that dip**** there bring in more audience?

Dang Troy, let'er rip, my man. I always wondered about Troy's desire to forgive and forget, wonder no more.

Sports journalism didn't use to be an oxymoron.

Nope. At first it was ok, but it seems like every time I found the channel, it was a circle[redacted] of guys arguing.

Damn Troy not giving a ****

 

[Idgit]

Calm down Idgit. Troy isn't gay. That was just some BS Skippy wrote. Not that there is anything wrong with it.

All I know is he supposedly looks pretty good in the shower. It's crazy how far we've come from a time when that story was a big deal.

But good for Troy for sticking to his guns on Skip. It'd be easier to keep his mouth shut on this one.

 

[cowboys2233]

I think he does harbor specific resentment. When someone calls you "gay" in front of the whole world and never apologizes or makes it right, you kind of remember that.

I seriously doubt Aikman's reaction would be as strong had Skip's never comments about his "alleged" sexual identity.

Maybe so, but I also think just chalking Aikman's comments up as sour grapes is also not accurate. He is capable of forming an opinion on a sports reporter's skill set and ability, regardless of whether that sports reporter insulted him.

 

[VACowboy]

Actually, it's the exact opposite.

They have locked up so many sports and events with long term deals at high dollar amounts that continue to incrementally grow that they can't make a profit off of it. This while making $500M per month on cable subscriber agreements.

Shows like First Take have minimal production costs, and are literally all profit as long as people watch. And, unfortunately, they do.

I stand corrected. I should have done a little research. Check this out...

http://********.com/espns-uncertain-future-is-already-here-1753901086

Here's to the cord-cutters. It's nice seeing ESPN brought low by the little people.

 

[Eric_Boyer]

as much as it pains me to accept this, Troy needs to face reality. society cares about the Skip Bayless's of the world. sucks that it is true, but ratings don't lie.

If Troy doesn't like it, he needs to remove him from a world that is based on ratings and popularity.

 

[Diehardblues]

Go Troy.

Yea, Skippy has always been one of my least fav sportswriters in Dallas. Can't stand Stephen A voice but I usually agreed more with.

Fox Sports has been a burial ground like it was for Cowerd too who I haven't listened to since he moved last year.

 

[tyke1doe]

Maybe so, but I also think just chalking Aikman's comments up as sour grapes is also not accurate. He is capable of forming an opinion on a sports reporter's skill set and ability, regardless of whether that sports reporter insulted him.

I guess my question, then, would be if this isn't personal who else has Aikman called out as such?

Aikman is very diplomatic about his criticism, even of players.

His criticism of Bayless reeks personal offense as I don't know anyone else he has called out similarly. If he has, please enlighten me, and I will reconsider my conclusion.

 

[brymatt94]

And yet he's okay working with an idiot like Joe Buck.