26CornerBlitz Posted September 6, 2016 Share Posted September 6, 2016 @GregABedard I wonder how hard @richarddeitsch fell out of his chair when Aikman blasted Bayless https://t.co/0AQlxkBkpB Troy Aikman has worked for Fox Sports for 15 years and has been the network’s lead NFL analyst since 2002. His reputation among staffers—especially those on his NFL production crew—is excellent. He is also known among sports media writers as being a particularly honest interview, and that was the case last week when Sports Illustrated contacted him about his network’s hiring of Skip Bayless. “To say I’m disappointed in the hiring of Skip Bayless would be an enormous understatement,” Aikman said. “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." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CountryCletus Posted September 6, 2016 Share Posted September 6, 2016 I can't wait to see these two together!!!! Complimenting one another in front of the camera.... Lmao Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunnerBill Posted September 6, 2016 Share Posted September 6, 2016 Is there a history to this I don't know about? Skip worked in Dallas for a spell right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chandler#81 Posted September 6, 2016 Share Posted September 6, 2016 IIRC, Didn't Bayless infer Troy was Gay when he covered the Cowboys in that era? I seem to recall this and the Cowboys PR began a campaign of covering Aikman on dates with models & actresses.. I can't argue with Troyboy. Bayless is trash -and has been since way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dollars 2 donuts Posted September 6, 2016 Share Posted September 6, 2016 Honestly, I've always thought Troy was good in the booth. A fairly straight shooter. Additionally, I like that he doesn't make himself "The Show". If this is what he thinks about Bayless then I'll go with him on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted September 6, 2016 Author Share Posted September 6, 2016 IIRC, Didn't Bayless infer Troy was Gay when he covered the Cowboys in that era? I seem to recall this and the Cowboys PR began a campaign of covering Aikman on dates with models & actresses.. I can't argue with Troyboy. Bayless is trash -and has been since way. Yep. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CountryCletus Posted September 6, 2016 Share Posted September 6, 2016 Does Skip stand for the national anthem? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickelCity Posted September 6, 2016 Share Posted September 6, 2016 He has a point. It's difficult to find a more nauseating personality in the industry than Bayless. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CountryCletus Posted September 6, 2016 Share Posted September 6, 2016 He has a point. It's difficult to find a more nauseating personality in the industry than Bayless. Look on the bright side, it could have been Stephen A Smith.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted September 6, 2016 Share Posted September 6, 2016 Ouch! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CountryCletus Posted September 6, 2016 Share Posted September 6, 2016 Wouldn't it be interesting to try and follow commentary by Dan Lebetard's dad???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thurst44 Posted September 6, 2016 Share Posted September 6, 2016 Wow, my opinion of Troy Aikman just went waaaay up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCbillsfan Posted September 6, 2016 Share Posted September 6, 2016 I thought Aikman was real good. Now he is outstanding. Bayless is a moron. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Hindsight Posted September 6, 2016 Share Posted September 6, 2016 Skip absolutely sucks. I hate him more than I've hated any TV personality ever. Always like Aikman in the booth and this only improves my opinion of him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IDBillzFan Posted September 7, 2016 Share Posted September 7, 2016 I think anyone in the press who insinuates in print that someone is gay should lose their freaking job immediately. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augie Posted September 7, 2016 Share Posted September 7, 2016 Bold move to speak the obvious truth! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CountryCletus Posted September 7, 2016 Share Posted September 7, 2016 I think anyone in the press who insinuates in print that someone is gay should lose their freaking job immediately. I suppose I agree, wtf does it matter what someone's sexual preference is.... Was that his version of "Breaking News" back in the day? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jr1 Posted September 7, 2016 Share Posted September 7, 2016 Troy will keep cashing the Fox checks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IDBillzFan Posted September 7, 2016 Share Posted September 7, 2016 I suppose I agree, wtf does it matter what someone's sexual preference is.... Was that his version of "Breaking News" back in the day? I think it was a feature article he ran at the time. Seriously hate the day when sports writers thought we cared about hearing ANYTHING from them other than sports-related stories. I don't care what Bayless thinks about AIkman's sexuality. I don't care what Timmah Graham thinks about the Redskins. I don't care what Bob Costas thinks about guns. Talk about sports and then STFU you self-absorbed, click-baiting chuckleheads. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fadingpain Posted September 7, 2016 Share Posted September 7, 2016 Aikman seems to have a lot of detractors when it comes to his broadcasting work. I have always found him to be quite good, but a little dry. Let's hope the tension grows between these two until there is some crazy outburst on live TV. That could be entertaining. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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