tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-40650136346318287362024-02-08T08:23:22.683-08:00I Hate Monday Night FootballA Blog where you can vent your feelings about how terrible the ESPN broadcast team is.Esse Quam Viderihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04325955187953345611noreply@blogger.comBlogger53125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4065013634631828736.post-13966266052822867322008-10-02T11:41:00.000-07:002008-10-02T11:47:22.835-07:00Even the Sideline Reporters Get People MadHere is an <a href="http://www.carrollcountytimes.com/articles/2008/10/02/sports/dsports090208.txt">article</a> where Willis <span class="story-detail1">McGahee rips ESPN MNF sideline reporter Suzy Kolber for suggesting he got hurt in the Steelers game because he did not attend OTAs (organized team activities).<br /><br />I guess the boys in the booth are not the only ones who make annoying, and often unfounded, remarks.<br /><br />McGahee's "got milk?" remark cracks me up.<br /></span>Esse Quam Viderihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04325955187953345611noreply@blogger.com24tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4065013634631828736.post-40456099993224684032008-09-30T14:37:00.001-07:002008-09-30T15:16:14.218-07:00Game was Okay. Broadcast - Not so Much.The Ravens/Steelers game was pretty good. Maybe it was more exciting for me because my fantasy football team fielded Suggs and my opponent had Polamalu in a close week. Irregardless of my motives for enjoying the game true football fans likely appreciated the good defensive struggle. There was hard hitting (running backs were falling like flies) and the game went to overtime.<br /><br />But, not surprisingly, I cannot think of anything good to say about the broadcast. Tony was his usual annoying self. Making the stupidest, most pointess, comments and observations throughout. I used to keep track of these 'gems' but now I just go to <a href="http://awfulannouncing.blogspot.com/">Awful Announcing</a> and shake my head at them there.<br /><br />Again Tony wasn't the only problem. Replays were just as hard to come by as ever. For instance we didn't get a good replay of Mason's end-zone incompletion until a quarter later. At the time I questioned whether it looked like it could have been a touchdown but I guess the booth didn't think to question the call until Mason made a similar catch on the sidelines later in the game. And then there was Jaw's "going to the darkside" to breakdown defensive plays. When did that happen? ESPN may want Jaws to be the next Madden. I'd be happy if he just didn't suck.Esse Quam Viderihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04325955187953345611noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4065013634631828736.post-46972108268898548212008-09-23T09:41:00.000-07:002008-09-23T10:02:56.251-07:00Awful AnnouncingHere is a website that has a format I'd once envisioned doing for MNF. (If I weren't so busy raising five children) <span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 153);font-size:85%;" >Note: My one month old son was screaming in my arms through much of the game last night and he still was not as annoying as Tony.</span><br /><br /><a href="http://awfulannouncing.blogspot.com/">Awful Announcing</a><br /><br />My hat goes off to these guys on a great job.<br /><br />Go to their website during the game and see all the terrible comments the MNF crew makes during their broadcast or catch up the next day if you missed the game or, like many, mute or listen to the radio during the game.Esse Quam Viderihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04325955187953345611noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4065013634631828736.post-79685485545007727772008-09-23T08:54:00.000-07:002008-09-23T09:34:09.571-07:00More of the Same...Another terrible MNF broadcast where the sport takes a back seat to controversy and we are forced to listen to Tony say "If that were me I'd...." again and again. Like we give a crap what a non-athlete like Tony thinks or that a professional athlete like Brett Favre would be remotely thinking the same thing Kornheiser is. Give us a break.<br /><br />Of course it is not just Tony that's the problem. I still hate how often we miss replays of important plays. If there is a false start I want to see it. If there is failed play in the end zone I want to see it. Heck, there was one play last night where they finally showed the replay and Jaws actually sounded surprised to see it.<br /><br />Naturally, with the score lopsided in the second half, Tony started beaking off about the game being over. This, again, shocks me to no end. Does ESPN think it is alright for Tony to write off the game early in the third? Can anyone say "Goodbye viewers"? The Jets still made a game of it from that point when they scored - missed on the two pointer - and got possession of an onside kick. Tony needs to learn this is football he is watching and just about anything can happen and often does.<br /><br />Lastly, am I the only one who thinks this crew is the least 'television friendly' looking group in all of sports? When the cameras go to the booth I feel like we've left the football world and are watching an episode of the "all new" Munsters. ESPN must know the difference between television and radio. Right?<br /><br />Sigh..... Week 3 MNF = FailEsse Quam Viderihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04325955187953345611noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4065013634631828736.post-13871862854155709752008-09-22T13:58:00.000-07:002008-09-22T14:10:24.648-07:00Tony Aplogizes - Not for His Terrible Broadcasting Skills.Here is an <a href="http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/blog/shutdown_corner/post/Why-Tony-Kornheiser-apologized-last-night?urn=nfl,108035">article</a> I found that discusses Tony's secretive apology on last weeks MNF.<br /><br />I personally think the Spanish speaking population should be up in arms about this blatantly disrespectful comment and do their best to try and get Tony fired.<br /><br />Sigh..... truthfully, I do not think Tony's comment had any malice behind it. I would just gleefully accept any reason for his leaving the show short of wishing bodily harm, dismemberment or death on him.<br /><br />BTW nice to see the website where I found the article, <a href="http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/blog/shutdown_corner">Shutdown Corner</a>, seems to agree Tony is what ails MNF. When will ESPN get the memo?Esse Quam Viderihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04325955187953345611noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4065013634631828736.post-25198012017866450112008-09-17T12:20:00.000-07:002008-09-17T12:24:37.458-07:00Ratings Winner - MNF Fan LosersThe Monday night game was, indeed, the <a href="http://www.imdb.com/news/ni0568134/">highest rated cable-tv audience</a> in history. 18 million viewers got to see how bad Tony and the boys are. Now all we need is a million or so to speak up.Esse Quam Viderihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04325955187953345611noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4065013634631828736.post-5477351573222991072008-09-16T15:31:00.000-07:002008-09-16T16:18:26.222-07:00Great Game - Terrible CoverageNow anyone who loves football would agree the Eagles/Cowboys game was great. Even Eagles fans could not have been too disappointed (although with their fans you never know).<br /><br />I am also sure that it will be a highly rated broadcast and that ESPN execs will be back slapping and high-<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">fiving</span> one another and claiming a huge victory. In fact here is an <a href="http://gridironfans.com/forums/general-football-discussion/71323-record-ratings-cowboys-eagles.html">article</a> that states the game might become the highest-rated cable program of all time.<br /><br />Bad news. Bad, bad, BAD, news for us <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">MNF</span> fans.<br /><br />Because in reality ESPN could have had trained chimps in the broadcast booth, throwing poo at one another, à la Madagascar, and the game would have still been the highest-rated cable broadcast of all time. <br /><br />What we have here is a serious case of negative reinforcement. Like when your dog takes a crap on your rug, gives you those puppy eyes that say "I didn't mean to do it", and you go all smoochy on them and tell them it's all right instead getting out the newspaper and smacking them on the nose like you should. In similar response to the big dump the broadcast team took in the booth ESPN will think because they have a ratings winner they don't need to do anything to fix how terrible Tony and crew are. Sad. So sad.<br /><br />And to be honest the game was so good last night I could almost forget how bad the broadcast team was. Almost, except that Tony says so many annoying and unnecessary things. He is such a drama queen. <span style="font-style: italic;"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">Ohhh</span>... Donovan <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">McNabb</span> is gonna be mad that T.O. scored a touchdown and he is gonna try so much harder to score now to show up his old adversary.</span><br /><br />Tony - Donovan is a pro athlete. He gets paid millions of dollars to go out there and play and win. He is playing before 70,000 people and being watched by millions. I think he has enough incentive. He's not a whiny little non-athlete like yourself. Please stop putting these top athletes in your shoes. Please!<br /><br />And it's not just Tony. How many times do we have to see the players mulling about on the field as they get ready for the next play? How about a replay of the previous play instead?<br /><br />Near the end of the game when T.O. and <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">Asante</span> Samuel got into it in the end zone and the penalty on Samuel was canceled because the ball was said to have been tipped at the line of scrimmage, how about a replay? Oh, we got our replay you might say. Yes we did, once the ref came back and said the ball wasn't tipped at the line. Then ESPN thought they should re-show the play. Even from my TV at home I could see the ball didn't look like it had been tipped. What was the broadcast team looking at? Tony's pink tie? I mean this was a huge deal in the course of the game and the broadcast spends all their time showing <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">Asante</span> and T.O. jawing at each other.<br /><br />Oh and Tony.. when a multi-millionaire wears a pink tie it's making a statement (see Robert Craft and Donald Trump) but when you wear one you just look gay.<br /><br />Yes I know, this is one of my most critical posts but I am just so sick of how bad <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">MNF</span> is and that it gets away with it week after week.Esse Quam Viderihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04325955187953345611noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4065013634631828736.post-39401554847175397232008-09-11T11:35:00.000-07:002008-09-11T11:45:58.410-07:00Minimalistic ApproachHere is an <a href="http://online.wsj.com/public/article/SB122099550668216497.html?mod=sports">article</a> from the Wall Street Journal that interviews David Hill, chief executive of Fox Sports. In it Mr. Hill talks about Fox's approach to broadcasting the NFL. One of David's statements really stood out to me. One that I wish ESPN executives would take note of.<br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Mr. Hill</span>: We're really developing a minimalistic approach. We want to get rid of every production element that has been around since the 1970s. We want to be in the moment, don't clutter the screen, but keep the viewer informed for every second of the game. You don't want to wait all week for a game, and then at kickoff have us put up full-screen graphics of the offensive and defensive lines. </span><br /><br />I guess that is the reason I enjoy watching Fox games on Sundays.<br /><br />Anyway have a read and see if you appreciate Fox's modus operandi as much as I do.Esse Quam Viderihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04325955187953345611noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4065013634631828736.post-89886686488418108592008-09-09T14:30:00.000-07:002008-09-09T15:06:22.524-07:00Any Mention of 'Hope' in the Article Below was Greatly Exaggerated.I didn't start watching the Packer's/Vikings' game until partway through the second quarter. I could tell right away that Kornheiser had said the catch phrase "Brett Favre" enough times for people to think the Jets were playing. It had already become a joke in the booth by the time I tuned in. (And one that I did not find at all funny). Of course there is going to be some mention of Brett in regards to Rodgers but come on people! And then they had the nerve to laugh about the fact there are two more Packer's games on the Monday night schedule. <span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">*shudder*</span><br /><br />But that is not even what bugged me the most about Tony last night because in the second half he somehow refrained himself from saying Brett's name more than half a dozen times. What drove me insane was his childish way of analyzing the game and continually bringing up past choices by the coaches later in the game as though he knows better. Tony, it is so apparent you are not an athlete and were NEVER an athlete that every time you question what a player or coach does I cringe. You make a big deal out of every choice the coaches make. It's like watching a freaking soap opera.<br /><br />Another thing that drives me crazy is the way he writes off the game before it is over. Last night was not the first time he has done this. Jaws had to remind Tony there were still four minutes left to play and that anything can happen. If people had been listening to Tony they would have been changing the channel long before the Vikings scored and got within a score of winning. How this is acceptable to ESPN I have no idea. Tony should just say "Viewers you might has well go watch something else because this game is as good as done". This is just more proof he knows nothing about football.<br /><br />Anyway, that's my analysis of the broadcast last night. I saw none of the changes talked about in the article below and Tony added absolutely NOTHING to the broadcast.<br /><br />MNF Week 1 = FailEsse Quam Viderihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04325955187953345611noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4065013634631828736.post-27487915429255533542008-08-29T11:32:00.000-07:002008-08-29T11:46:07.404-07:00Maybe there is Hope?I just read this article by Bob Wolfley at the Milwaukee JSOnline :<br /><br /><a href="http://www.jsonline.com/story/index.aspx?id=788717">'Jaws' getting a bigger role</a><br /><br />I have to admit it addressed a lot of the issues I have had with the previous two seasons of MNF.<br /><br />For starters, in the article, they (ESPN's Senior vice president and executive producer Jed Drake and senior coordinating producer Jay Rothman) talked about having more of a spotlight on Jaws (Ron Jaworski) and even went so far as to say they were going to try and make him the new Madden (<span style="font-style: italic;">Of course Madden is still on Sunday Night Football so why we need a new one I am not sure</span>). Does this equate to less Tirico and Kornheiser? Time will tell but I personally doubt Tony is over his stardom and will be willing to take a lesser role.<br /><br />ESPN also said the program would be geared towards *gasp* avid football fans.<br /><br />Anyway, the article is worth a read and we can always keep our fingers crossed on this year's broadcast being better. I just feel that any equation that included Tony Kornheiser equals poor programming.<br /><br />Time will tell.Esse Quam Viderihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04325955187953345611noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4065013634631828736.post-24764388492144501932008-07-07T11:09:00.000-07:002008-07-07T11:17:46.183-07:00Insult to InjuryI wish I had something witty and/or funny to say here but MNF on ESPN depresses me so much the news below is like a sucker-punch to the Solar Pelx.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.sportsbusinessjournal.com/article/59503">'MNF' offer on table in ESPN-NFL Net talks</a><br /><br />To think I used to complain about Madden on MNF. Wow was I deluded.Esse Quam Viderihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04325955187953345611noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4065013634631828736.post-85256322548039162512008-06-03T11:25:00.000-07:002008-06-03T11:28:42.882-07:00One Good MNF Next Season?Just came across this article:<br /><br /><a href="http://www.jsonline.com/story/index.aspx?id=757502">Mikes on Mike</a><br /><br />Looks like we at least have a chance at one good broadcast next season. The other 16 are write-offs. (At least while Tony is around)Esse Quam Viderihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04325955187953345611noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4065013634631828736.post-39189536239732997562008-04-04T10:37:00.000-07:002008-04-09T11:53:23.752-07:00Not Tony's ShowHere's an article I came across in my daily NFL readings.<br /><a href="http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/story/482508.html"><br />No end in sight for NFL, cable TV stalemate</a><br /><br />About halfway down the article is a section about ESPN and Tony signing on for a third season of Monday Night Football. Play-by-player Mike Tirico speaks up in the blurb and makes the statement that MNF is not Tony's show. <span style="font-style: italic;">''It's not Tony Night Football,''</span> he is quoted as saying.<br /><br />Well Mike, we know it's not Tony's show. He just manages to wreck it with his very presence.<br /><br />Get ready for another sad year of MNF.Esse Quam Viderihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04325955187953345611noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4065013634631828736.post-86323256778488370712008-02-13T11:48:00.000-08:002008-02-13T11:56:45.565-08:00Hell Hath no Fury like a Woman ScornedESPN's move away from using sideline reporters (lady sideline reporters) has been met with the expected outrage. Andrea Kremer lets them have it here:<br /><br /><a href="http://www.usatoday.com/sports/columnist/hiestand-tv/2008-02-12-SportsonTV_N.htm">NBC's Kremer: ESPN mistreating 'MNF' reporters</a><br /><br />Is ESPN as stupid as they appear? Well, when Tony is your MNF poster boy the answer is pretty obvious. <br /><br />All we need now from ESPN is a couple of racial or sexual orientation slurs and Congress should soon be involved. I am sure Specter just won't stand for it!Esse Quam Viderihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04325955187953345611noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4065013634631828736.post-26064923099042031802008-02-11T11:29:00.000-08:002008-02-11T11:32:57.905-08:00Addition by SubtractionThings are quiet around here with the season officially over. But I did manage to come across this article about MNF:<br /><br /><a href="http://www.usatoday.com/sports/columnist/hiestand-tv/2008-02-10-hiestand-mnf_N.htm">'MNF' reduces roles for field reporters Kolber, Tafoya</a><br /><br />I just wish there was MORE subtraction. Yes, I'm looking at <u>you</u> Tony....Esse Quam Viderihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04325955187953345611noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4065013634631828736.post-33299136185867002462008-01-11T12:07:00.000-08:002008-01-11T12:10:51.876-08:00Nielsen Ratings for ESPN Down.Hey Every! Happy New Years.<br /><br />I missed the last two Monday night games of the season and decided not to post on them. <br /><br />Found this article about ESPN's viewership being down. I hope they take the hint and make changes in their press box.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.mediaweek.com/mw/news/recent_display.jsp?vnu_content_id=1003695007">Nielsen: CBS Was Most-Watched for NFL Games in '07</a>Esse Quam Viderihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04325955187953345611noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4065013634631828736.post-28083314138354829662007-12-17T21:34:00.000-08:002007-12-17T21:39:50.971-08:00Analysis of week 14 Bears/Vikings' broadcastI had a Christmas party to attend tonight so I didn't get to watch one minute of the game. If anyone wants to post an analysis of the broadcast you can drop me an email at <a href="mailto:essequamvideri7@gmail.com">essequamvideri7@gmail.com</a>.Esse Quam Viderihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04325955187953345611noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4065013634631828736.post-75792011325149371272007-12-11T15:00:00.000-08:002007-12-11T15:06:12.970-08:00If You Wish Upon a Star...Here's an article that, although I doubt it's validity, gives me hope.<br /><br /><a href="http://deadspin.com/sports/tony-kornheiser-leaving%3F/has-kornheiser-already-had-enough-of-this-mnf-business-327850.php">Has Kornheiser Already Had Enough of This MNF Business?</a><br /><br />I think Tony likes the spotlight a little too much as he seems to think HE is MNF. (<span style="font-style: italic;">based on his post PTI comments the last two weeks</span>)<br /><br />But one can dream...Esse Quam Viderihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04325955187953345611noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4065013634631828736.post-30907630412491694562007-12-11T08:02:00.000-08:002007-12-11T14:52:36.311-08:00Analysis of week 13 Falcons/Saints' broadcastEver heard the saying "ignorance is bliss"? Well, there are times I wish I had never started this site so I could just ignore the broadcast. Last night is a prime example of why I would want to hit the mute button like so many of you say you do.<br /><br />For starters I knew Bush and Vick were going to get the royal treatment, last night, but I had no idea they would get THAT much coverage. Tell me, have you ever seen a player get more closeups on the sidelines in street clothes than Bush?<br /><br />As always, for me, the broadcast's biggest shortcoming is their unwavering commitment to fill every possible second with inane chatter. Do we need to hear about Dunn meeting his mother's murder and the constraint he showed by not jumping over the table and attacking him? Do we need the story to run between play after play? Doesn't ESPN realize that with their new approach of not talking over plays they are making it worse by ignoring the plays as though they never happened?!<br /><br />I have never seen a broadcast team more devoted to <u>depressing the hell out of people</u>! It makes me want to change the channel Elvis style. (<span style="font-style: italic;">bang!</span>)<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Terrible Quote of the Night</span><br /><br />Jaws: "Location, location, location. I sound like a real estate agent don't I?"<br />Tony: "Actually, yes!"<br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Followed by Jaws and Tony's insufferable laughter</span> - likely the only people in America laughing at their stupidity.<br /><br />As the broadcast has progressed Jaws has become that distant relative or acquaintance we all have who tells terrible jokes and then follows it up with their own laughter (as though that makes what they said funny).<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Shake Your Head Moment</span><br /><br />He did it <span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;"><u>AGAIN</u></span>! After another useless PTI Michael Wilbon, Tony's PTI partner, introduced the second half and Tony arrogantly replied "and more of me" for the second time in two weeks.<br /><br />I have tried to keep my criticisms on this site pretty clean but if Tony says that one more time I just can't promise that will continue.Esse Quam Viderihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04325955187953345611noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4065013634631828736.post-32591771051218898702007-12-10T15:46:00.000-08:002007-12-10T16:03:56.775-08:00Week 13 Falcons\Saints PreviewIt's hard to be too excited about tonight's game. In fact, I am sure it will be hard to sit through it's entirety.<br /><br />At the same time there is a lot of bulletin board material for Tony and the boys to over-emphasize and blow way out of proportion. (<span style="font-style: italic;">Vick and Bush come to mind</span>)<br /><br />I am a little curious about how they'll make this game palatable. My guess is since they can't even make good games worth watching that this broadcast will make viewers feel like they have a sickness somewhere between having the flu and being in a coma. (<span style="font-style: italic;">Given the choice I'd take the coma!</span>).<br /><br />Fresh off their rating's victory last week it will be an eye opening night for ESPN execs when they realize no one is watching the game but me. (<span style="font-style: italic;">and I will be doing it in similar fashion to Alex de Large in <a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0066921/">A Clockwork Orange</a></span>)<br /><br />See ya all tomorrow!Esse Quam Viderihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04325955187953345611noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4065013634631828736.post-71932441549423338952007-12-07T10:29:00.000-08:002007-12-07T10:45:43.926-08:00See How a Game Should Be Called!A few weeks ago I commented on the Sunday Night Football game between the Patriots and the Eagles. I mentioned how it was nice to watch a game that was <u>actually about the game</u>!<br /><br />Well, thank goodness, <a href="http://www.nfl.com/gamecenter?season=2007&week=REG14&game_id=29394">THE GAME</a> of this weekend, the Patriots/Steelers, is a late game on CBS this Sunday and is being called by my personal favorite NFL broadcast team: <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jim_Nantz">Jim Nantz</a> and <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phil_Simms">Phil Simms</a>. If you watch the game, and what football fan wouldn't, please take note how refreshing the broadcast will be. This is how football is supposed to be called.<br /><br />You may have all heard that last week's Monday Night Game had the largest cable audience in history (see that article <a href="http://www.usatoday.com/sports/football/2007-12-06-3317281355_x.htm">here</a>) but it really saddens me that ESPN will claim this victory even though their broadcast sucks and trained monkeys could have run (and called) the broadcast and it still would have received the same ratings.<br /><br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size:130%;">It wasn't you ESPN!!! It was the Patriots!!!!</span><br /><br />And Tony.... oh Tony... It sure wasn't you even though every PTI you always say to your PTI co-host how we get to sit back and <u>watch more of you</u>.<br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);font-size:180%;" >WE ARE NOT WATCHING YOU TONY!!!!</span><br /><br />(<span style="font-style: italic;">not on purpose anyway</span>)<br /><br />Anyways, enjoy the game!<br /></span>Esse Quam Viderihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04325955187953345611noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4065013634631828736.post-41362462362411641192007-12-04T14:31:00.001-08:002007-12-04T15:48:34.914-08:00Analysis of week 13 Patriots/Ravens' broadcastThis was a hard broadcast for me to critique. I found myself too interested in the game to pay much attention to what was going on in the booth. I did notice the lack of replays though. I've never seen a broadcast more interested in showing players between plays as they run to and from the sidelines. Most other broadcasts I watch feel that's a good time to show replays. Go figure.<br /><br />Tony's opening sequence was almost enough for me to hit mute though. Villain indeed. Even my 15 year old son mentioned he expected to see them don Bill Belichick in Darth Vader's suit. By the way, Tony mentioned every dynasty needed a villain. For the Ming Dynasty who was the villiain? And his comment that we can't hate Tom Brady because he's too cute? OMG!<br /><br />The thing I hate most about Tony is the way he always talks for athletes and makes them have dreams and desires I am sure they DO NOT have. His spiel last night was how Boeller had re-signed for a one year contract with the Ravens and now he had a chance to do something great by beating the Pats. Something great? Winning a regular season football game does not make one great. Even if it is an undefeated team. In fact winning a Superbowl does not make you great. Since Tony took the time to look up the Ming Dynasty maybe he should have researched people who had done great things in their lives. People like Ghandi and Mother Theresa come to mind. Or course if a skinny balding man beat the Patriots that would be great so of course it would be great for another pro athlete who has always been a top athlete at every level he's played at.<br /><br />Broadcast Highlight: Anyone notice that Brian Billick is actually Bill Belichick and that he has been a coach of the Patriots for the last 8 years? That was news to me.Esse Quam Viderihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04325955187953345611noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4065013634631828736.post-91322805865291613832007-12-03T15:13:00.000-08:002007-12-03T15:35:21.420-08:00Week 12 Patriots\Ravens PreviewIt should be a huge audience tonight for this game. No one wants to miss the game the Patriots lose. Just like no one want to miss a part of seeing them run the table. They are up against a team who has tasted greatness this decade, with a 2000 Superbowl, and rests is laurels on a strong defense quarterbacked by one of the strongest personalities to ever play the game in Ray Lewis. There should be enough football headlines to fill 60 minutes of football right?<br /><br />I can't even imagine how bad this broadcast is going to be tonight!<br /><br />For starters Jaws has gotten so annoying as this season has progressed. He reminds me of the character, played by Steve Martin, in <a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0093748/">Planes Trains and Automobiles</a> when he freaks out on John Candy's character and pretends John is a pull doll. Pull - Blah.... Pull - Blah.... - Pull - Blah... I am not sure why this image came to my mind but it just seems to me that Jaws is like a high school nerd who has hit the big time but still can't shake his nerdiness.<br /><br />And Tony.... don't even get me started on Tony. After a weekend of watching football and having the broadcasters actually treat the games as <span style="font-style: italic;">- GASP - </span>football games I so dread having to hear the utter nonsense that pours nonstop out of Tony's mouth. I almost regret starting this blog because it means I have to pay attention to what those clowns are saying so I can bash them on Tuesday.<br /><br />My only hope is that with the Pats playing some ESPN executive will actually decide to watch the broadcast and it will suddenly hit him "This Sucks!!" and he will actually do something about it.Esse Quam Viderihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04325955187953345611noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4065013634631828736.post-23821530330750736402007-11-27T21:08:00.000-08:002007-11-27T21:32:42.917-08:00Analysis of Week 12 Dolphins/Steelers' broadcast.A few comments about the broadcast last night. It was terrible as usual, which is a shame (<span style="font-style: italic;">as usual</span>), because the game was actually quite entertaining with a close game right to the end on the worst field ever. Did you see the punt that went plunk? That alone made the game a classic.<br /><br />I do have to comment on one of the worst commentator comments ever. Made by none other that Tony Kornheiser. After asking Jaws how long it had been since a game had gone 0-0 Tony's reply went something like this:<br /><br />"<span style="font-style: italic;">Twenty years since a game went 0-0 this long? <span style="font-weight: bold;">This</span> game feels like it's been 20 years.</span>"<br /><br />ESPN.... does anybody in management actually listen to the broadcast? Can you not tell this guy is like a cancer? Tony might as well just come out and tell viewers to change the channel. Please... Please get rid of him!<br /><br />I would also like to comment that Jaws has gotten really annoying as this season has progressed. I don't know if he is in a competition with Tony to see who can be the most <span style="font-style: italic;">entertaining</span> (<span style="font-style: italic;">and by entertaining I mean <u>abrasive</u></span>) but he was acting like a class clown in the booth last night. Note to Jaws: <span style="font-weight: bold;">Grow up and do your job</span>. Go with the football knowledge thing because the "you being funny thing" is NOT WORKING!!!!!Esse Quam Viderihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04325955187953345611noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4065013634631828736.post-6954000504524077042007-11-26T12:52:00.000-08:002007-11-26T13:08:37.631-08:00Week 12 Dolphins\Steelers PreviewThis game has a '<span style="font-style: italic;">car crash</span>' quality to it in that we want to look away but we can't. It's not because someone is going to be bent in all the wrong directions but because the Phins are on route to a season of perfect imperfection. Something that has never been done before. The irony here is that they are the same team who has the league's only perfect season. Are we watching history unfold where both the perfect and imperfect season records could be set?<br /><br />The Steelers are coming off a loss from last week in which their opponent, the Jets, already proved, the following Thursday, that they are not on an upswing after being swatted by the Cowboys. Does this become a statement game for the Steelers, who have the surprising Browns sniffing at the door?<br /><br />We'll find out tonight.<br /><br />Too bad Tony and the boys will wreck it for us.Esse Quam Viderihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04325955187953345611noreply@blogger.com6