You see it all game, every game. It’s like the thanks-for-nothing, “They move the chains,” replacing the useful “first down” and the yardage gained. It’s tired, repetitive and poorly designed to sound hip. Source link #Athletes #stop #immodestly #foolish #ways
In 1996 there was a rock-and-roll hit by the Easybeats, “Friday on My Mind.” The lyrics included, “Monday I’ll have Friday on my mind.” Well, Friday I had Monday on my mind. Rick Monday. It happens at red lights, in the shower and while searching for the remote. That’s when and where I wonder about … Read more
The most transparently absurd sports presence on TV remains the lead face and voice of the transparently absurd sports network: Stephen A. Smith, hustler of multiple cultural accents to best serve the day’s perceived audience and his sustained ESPN go-to-guy employment. Blessed with both ESPN impunity and immunity in addition to millions in pay and … Read more
ESPN analyst and former Lions quarterback Dan Orlovsky huddles with Post columnist Steve Serby for some Q&A. Q: What did you observe about Aaron Rodgers this year? A: Aaron’s played OK. I don’t think Aaron’s played as bad as people believe he has. I don’t think Aaron’s played well. I don’t love their offensive scheme, … Read more
It just seems that by Sunday night, let alone Monday night, no matter how appealing the flexed-for-TV-dough matchups, the thrill is gone. Source link #Footballs #neverending #onslaught #killed #remaining #thrills
To quote the intrepid mariner, Popeye the Sailor: “That’s all I can stands, ’cause I can’t stands no more!” I grew up an unshakable Giants football fan. Good times, bad times. Allie Sherman to Ray Handley to Brian Daboll. I was No. 16, Frank Gifford, in the fall and winter, No. 16 Whitey Ford in … Read more
It’s not too early for MLB and its partner TV networks to start working on next season. First step: Change the in-game disclaimer from “Any rebroadcast, retransmission or account of this game, without the express written consent of Major League Baseball, is prohibited” to be more realistic, as if anyone would steal what MLB, ESPN, … Read more
ESPN should make a call to the bullpen for “Sunday Night Baseball” next season. Jon “Boog” Sciambi, who is the play-by-play broadcaster for ESPN Radio’s coverage of the World Series, should also be the voice of ESPN’s core package of MLB games on Sunday nights. It feels like a special experience when Sciambi calls a … Read more
The Game 1 verdict was unanimous. It was harsh and came quickly — bottom of the second inning. It was rendered by three adult women not inclined to watch baseball unless the Mets or Yankees are in the World Series. Juror 1: “These guys talk so much I don’t hear a thing they say.” Juror … Read more
The best way to start an argument is to try to avoid one. Thus, “Don’t take this the wrong way … ” is all it should take. So let’s get our Fox World Series preview out of the way then move on, as if it’s not likely that Fox will has put sudden repairs to … Read more
OK, so you run a 75-year-old business that once thrived but has been losing popularity among your most devoted, longtime customers and their progeny. What do you do? 1) Ignore those customers’ complaints and advice? 2) Treat those complaints as quickly, smartly and long-term logically as possible? 3) Make your product even more difficult and … Read more
Netflix is jumping into the NFL pool with a Christmas doubleheader and looking to make a big splash. The streaming service is reportedly paying a total of about $150 million to air Chiefs vs. Steelers and Ravens vs. Texans on Christmas Day. The Post has learned that one of the first moves Netflix tried to … Read more
The “Never Forget” vow is tossed around quite a bit. But the shelf life of “never” depends on how long it takes to forget to remember. It can take decades, years, months and weeks to fade then vanish. In sports, however, it takes minutes — until the next pitch, punt or power play. Late last … Read more
Have a little assignment for ya while watching Sunday’s NFL and MLB games: Note how many times the leagues’ partner networks focus on players acting like self-smitten me-first show-offs — replaying shots of posing, preening, trash-talking and excessively uncivil professionals rather than showing them doing something skillful as it relates to winning team games. And … Read more
Tom Brady had ups and downs in his highly anticipated Fox Sports announcing debut. Fox signed Brady to a 10-year deal worth a total of $375 million more than two years ago, and the sports world has been waiting with bated breath to see how he’d perform in the booth. The game wound up being … Read more
Ever consider whether game announcers return home after games to review their recorded work? Given that announcers rarely change their overall approach, most must be well satisfied with their work, right? In other words, is it possible that Michael Kay enjoys his superfluous verbal presence on Yankees telecasts? Say, the way he adds to moments … Read more
Longtime Ch. 4 broadcaster Bruce Beck, a New York sports institution, talks a lifetime of memories with Post columnist Steve Serby: Q: If you could cover any baseball game in MLB history? A: 1951, The Shot Heard ’Round the World. ’Cause I loved [Ralph] Branca, I loved [Bobby] Thomson. Q: I’m guessing you would go … Read more
Imagine … Imagine if MLB players spent as much time practicing winning fundamentals — say, bunting — as they do practicing and perfecting elaborate home run celebrations. Imagine if late in close games in anticipation of a 10th inning with automatic runners on second, prospective leadoff batters were sent inside to the batting cage to … Read more
The FS1 lineup continues to evolve this summer. Michelle Beadle is in serious talks to join former WFAN broadcaster Craig Carton’s morning show as a daily co-host, The Post has learned. A deal has not been finalized, according to sources. Michelle Beadle is in serious talks to join FS1. Getty Images A Fox Sports spokesperson … Read more
The buzzer could be sounding in the distance for “Around the Horn”. The daily ESPN sports talk show, which debuted in 2002, is facing an uncertain longterm future, The Post has learned. Several sources believe that the show will come to an end on ESPN before the 2025 football season. ESPN’s ‘Around the Horn’ has … Read more