HessStation Posted April 26, 2017 Share Posted April 26, 2017 6 minutes ago, Fantasy Island said: This is the only show I watch on there other than College football. It's hilarious!!! I don't watch it a lot but I ageee but mostly only bc his dad is awesome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UnitedWhofans Posted April 26, 2017 Share Posted April 26, 2017 More notable cuts; Eamonn Brennan who ran the Bubble Watch for the NCAA tournament is out. So is JIm Bowden , ex MLB GM and baseball analyst. Brett McMurphy a top college football reporter is gone C.L. Brown, another CB reporter gone. It seem the cuts are hitting hockey and teh college sports Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raideraholic Posted April 26, 2017 Share Posted April 26, 2017 That's what happen when you make everything political, when all people want to do is watch sports. Messed up a good thing, and unfortunately cost a lot of people their jobs. ( the people on top should have went first ). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UnitedWhofans Posted April 26, 2017 Share Posted April 26, 2017 Danny Kanell is out. Ryan Rusillo might be limited or exterminated High profile columnist Johnette Howard is gone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbatesman Posted April 26, 2017 Share Posted April 26, 2017 7 minutes ago, UnitedWhofans said: Ryan Rusillo might be limited or exterminated Seems a bit harsh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southparkcpa Posted April 26, 2017 Share Posted April 26, 2017 3 hours ago, mphtrilogy said: Some that some big cuts coming today at ESPN, on air talent, right before the Draft as well... https://finance.yahoo.com/news/espn-will-cut-100-air-personalities-today-123057142.html just saw NFL dude Ed Werder was cut https://twitter.com/Edwerderespn The "PC" content that they have jammed down our throats is partly responsible. Im too lazy to switch but I dont watch very much ESPN. But the WNBA coverage etc is pure garbage. Look at the new afternoon shows and their radio shows. Dan LeBetard? I think we all know why he has a show..its unwatchable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southparkcpa Posted April 26, 2017 Share Posted April 26, 2017 53 minutes ago, Fantasy Island said: This is the only show I watch on there other than College football. It's hilarious!!! Please.... Its not sports. DL appeals to the uhh... rainbow crowd. Thats why he has a show. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southparkcpa Posted April 26, 2017 Share Posted April 26, 2017 1 hour ago, C Mart said: This pretty much saws it all: Tony Bruno @TonyBrunoShow Massive ESPN layoffs underway. Hockey eliminated, but those left behind will be assigned to follow Lebron James 24/7 #BristolBloodbath Ever notice..in most of the NBA games that are NOT in the top 6 cities..they never pan out and show all the empty seats. I think this new announcement will get me to also drop ESPN. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SayNoToDMC Posted April 26, 2017 Share Posted April 26, 2017 Is Dan Le Batard cut? I stopped listening to ESPN in my car cause the guy legitimately hates sports and has to go political all the time, the entire reason I listen to sports radio is to avoid that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beerfish Posted April 26, 2017 Share Posted April 26, 2017 1 hour ago, Fantasy Island said: This is the only show I watch on there other than College football. It's hilarious!!! Timing means i only get to see if the odd time but it is very funny, the dad carries the show but the other two play pretty good straight men for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BallinPB Posted April 26, 2017 Share Posted April 26, 2017 Here is a running list of ESPN cuts http://deadspin.com/a-running-list-of-espn-layoffs-1794664091?utm_campaign=socialflow_deadspin_twitter&utm_source=deadspin_twitter&utm_medium=socialflow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UnitedWhofans Posted April 26, 2017 Share Posted April 26, 2017 former jets writer Jane McManus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PS17 Posted April 26, 2017 Share Posted April 26, 2017 As long as I've got Around the Horn and PTI... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbatesman Posted April 26, 2017 Share Posted April 26, 2017 25 minutes ago, southparkcpa said: The "PC" content that they have jammed down our throats is partly responsible. Infamous PC thug Ed Werder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bugg Posted April 26, 2017 Share Posted April 26, 2017 17 minutes ago, southparkcpa said: Ever notice..in most of the NBA games that are NOT in the top 6 cities..they never pan out and show all the empty seats. I think this new announcement will get me to also drop ESPN. The attendance numbers outside of the big city teams are fantasyland nonsense. And the national TV ratings spare the last few rounds of the playoffs are in the toilet.Sure the Celtics, Knicks, Lakers, Bulls, Cavs and Warriors have solid local TV numbers. But the rest are garbage. The Nets have perhaps the nicest arena in the league, surrounded by some great restaurants and bars on top of a public transit hub and they cannot draw flies. When you add in the salary cap nonsense letting you know that a good team is years off, the economic model is broken. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T0mShane Posted April 26, 2017 Share Posted April 26, 2017 1 hour ago, AFJF said: @T0mShane.....better weekend? 1) Jets draft every player you want them to 2) ESPN fires Rex Rex is the embodiment of everything ESPN wants to be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obrien2Toon Posted April 26, 2017 Share Posted April 26, 2017 38 minutes ago, UnitedWhofans said: Danny Kanell is out. Ryan Rusillo might be limited or exterminated High profile columnist Johnette Howard is gone Shocked about Kanell. Guess he went against their "urban" theme a little too much Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southparkcpa Posted April 26, 2017 Share Posted April 26, 2017 3 minutes ago, Bugg said: The attendance numbers outside of the big city teams are fantasyland nonsense. And the national TV ratings spare the last few rounds of the playoffs are in the toilet.Sure the Celtics, Knicks, Lakers, Bulls, Cavs and Warriors have solid local TV numbers. But the rest are garbage. The Nets have perhaps the nicest arena in the league, surrounded by some great restaurants and bars on top of a public transit hub and they cannot draw flies. When you add in the salary cap nonsense letting you know that a good team is years off, the economic model is broken. I cant watch. Its parkside ball, walking, slam dunks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnnyLV Posted April 26, 2017 Share Posted April 26, 2017 2 minutes ago, southparkcpa said: I cant watch. Its parkside ball, walking, slam dunks. Basketball is by far the most boring of all major sports. Insanely repetitive and the only sport where intentionally committing fouls can give you an advantage Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T0mShane Posted April 26, 2017 Share Posted April 26, 2017 9 minutes ago, Bugg said: The attendance numbers outside of the big city teams are fantasyland nonsense. And the national TV ratings spare the last few rounds of the playoffs are in the toilet.Sure the Celtics, Knicks, Lakers, Bulls, Cavs and Warriors have solid local TV numbers. But the rest are garbage. The Nets have perhaps the nicest arena in the league, surrounded by some great restaurants and bars on top of a public transit hub and they cannot draw flies. When you add in the salary cap nonsense letting you know that a good team is years off, the economic model is broken. I think the theory of the cap is sound, but the application is asinine: League: "OK guys, look, we're going to put a cap in place so that three teams can't just dominate the sp..." Mike Maccagnan: "WOOOOO I JUST GAVE BUSTER SKRINE THIRTY MIL BABY." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mphtrilogy Posted April 26, 2017 Author Share Posted April 26, 2017 Wow, just some huge cuts today: Jayson StarkVerified account @jaysonst 6m6 minutes ago More For 17 yrs I've had a dream job covering baseball for ESPN. Today is my last day. Thanks to all the great people at ESPN, MLB & all of you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bgivs21 Posted April 26, 2017 Share Posted April 26, 2017 I understand ESPN needs to re-tool. I think everyone has talked about that for a few years & acknowledged this. But in theses discussions we've all said they need to move away from the TMZ & Hot Take type entertainment. What people loved was watching the highlights & then hearing some insight about the games, especially guys who played. Not Stephen A Smiths opinion on whatever topic. They could easily achieve this & with how big fantasy sports are you can come up with good content. ESPN can be salvaged, BUT after reading the article & seeing the below quote from one of the top brass, there is no hope for them. https://finance.yahoo.com/news/espn-will-cut-100-air-personalities-today-123057142.html Quote As examples of success in its current strategy, the statement touts: the midnight SportsCenter hosted by Scott Van Pelt; the new 6pm SportsCenter (“The Six”) hosted by Jemele Hill and Michael Smith Neither of these shows are what people want. They want less of this. I don't care about your sports hosts personalities, I care about the game that was played!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UnitedWhofans Posted April 26, 2017 Share Posted April 26, 2017 Trent Dilfer is gone NFL insider Jarrett Bell is too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BallinPB Posted April 26, 2017 Share Posted April 26, 2017 Jayson Stark MLB writer after 17 years let go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thadude Posted April 26, 2017 Share Posted April 26, 2017 They can blame the Internet all they want the real reason is ESPN has sucked since the mid 90's. It became the New England fanboy network in the 2000s. Nauseating boy-love for the pats and Red Sox Stephen A Smith is annoying and stupid. Max Kellerman is charmless Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt39 Posted April 26, 2017 Share Posted April 26, 2017 The sports media covering the sports media makes the head hurt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thadude Posted April 26, 2017 Share Posted April 26, 2017 20 minutes ago, bgivs21 said: I understand ESPN needs to re-tool. I think everyone has talked about that for a few years & acknowledged this. But in theses discussions we've all said they need to move away from the TMZ & Hot Take type entertainment. What people loved was watching the highlights & then hearing some insight about the games, especially guys who played. Not Stephen A Smiths opinion on whatever topic. They could easily achieve this & with how big fantasy sports are you can come up with good content. ESPN can be salvaged, BUT after reading the article & seeing the below quote from one of the top brass, there is no hope for them. https://finance.yahoo.com/news/espn-will-cut-100-air-personalities-today-123057142.html Neither of these shows are what people want. They want less of this. I don't care about your sports hosts personalities, I care about the game that was played!! The problem is the talking heads shows are cheap to produce -- if your not paying anyone ESPN is getting rid of its high paid on air "talent" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Integrity28 Posted April 26, 2017 Share Posted April 26, 2017 This thread is so America. A bunch of people have no jobs, because of a corporation... and a bunch of dumb white people thinks it's because: black people. Insecure white men are so easy to manipulate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southparkcpa Posted April 26, 2017 Share Posted April 26, 2017 32 minutes ago, bgivs21 said: I understand ESPN needs to re-tool. I think everyone has talked about that for a few years & acknowledged this. But in theses discussions we've all said they need to move away from the TMZ & Hot Take type entertainment. What people loved was watching the highlights & then hearing some insight about the games, especially guys who played. Not Stephen A Smiths opinion on whatever topic. They could easily achieve this & with how big fantasy sports are you can come up with good content. ESPN can be salvaged, BUT after reading the article & seeing the below quote from one of the top brass, there is no hope for them. https://finance.yahoo.com/news/espn-will-cut-100-air-personalities-today-123057142.html Neither of these shows are what people want. They want less of this. I don't care about your sports hosts personalities, I care about the game that was played!! I actually liked Michael Smith and Jemele Hill when they sat in on Sports reporters for example. But together? Its like sitting in an urban barber shop. They simply dont seem to be talking to me. Watching Smith get overly emotional in description, speaking more "urban" than he does when he's on another show tells me all I need to know. This show, WNBA coverage make me rarely put ESPN on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UnitedWhofans Posted April 26, 2017 Share Posted April 26, 2017 Jay Crawford has been let go Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kdels62 Posted April 26, 2017 Share Posted April 26, 2017 17 minutes ago, Integrity28 said: This thread is so America. A bunch of people have no jobs, because of a corporation... and a bunch of dumb white people thinks it's because: black people. Insecure white men are so easy to manipulate. Someone should run a platform of bringing back "good ole fashioned sports" back Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bgivs21 Posted April 26, 2017 Share Posted April 26, 2017 20 minutes ago, Integrity28 said: This thread is so America. A bunch of people have no jobs, because of a corporation... and a bunch of dumb white people thinks it's because: black people. Insecure white men are so easy to manipulate. I had a good chuckle at how wrong this is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thadude Posted April 26, 2017 Share Posted April 26, 2017 27 minutes ago, Integrity28 said: This thread is so America. A bunch of people have no jobs, because of a corporation... and a bunch of dumb white people thinks it's because: black people. Insecure white men are so easy to manipulate. ESPN has been parading around Mr Dumb White Conservative Man himself Skip Bayless for 10 years until he recently jumped ship for Fox. Skip Bayless would argue for months how Tim Tebow was better than Cam Newton and Andrew Luck Talk about "urban" bias Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UnitedWhofans Posted April 26, 2017 Share Posted April 26, 2017 Len Elmore is gone. So is Ashley Fox, an NFL reporter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAR I Posted April 26, 2017 Share Posted April 26, 2017 4 hours ago, mphtrilogy said: Some that some big cuts coming today at ESPN, on air talent, right before the Draft as well... I don't understand why the NY press is making such a big deal about this. Does anyone even watch ESPN anymore? I haven't in years. SAR I Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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