Alaska Darin Posted September 14, 2004 Share Posted September 14, 2004 Seems like most everyone here dislikes the Black analysts. 30100[/snapback] Yeah, it's a race thing. Good argument there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MDH Posted September 14, 2004 Share Posted September 14, 2004 More annoying than any of the people on the shows is the f'in SET! WTF is up with that, I guess they think that futuristic = good production design, but to me their new sets look like I'm stuck in the movie Tron. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MDH Posted September 14, 2004 Share Posted September 14, 2004 Yeah, it's a race thing. Good argument there. 30149[/snapback] When Jim Rome is on the list and he's not leading maybe the other poster is on to something Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJ1 Posted September 14, 2004 Share Posted September 14, 2004 I actually hate Dan Patrick and his perpetually smug, 'I'm superior to you', condescending tone of voice. If I ever stumble onto his show, I immediately change the channel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted September 14, 2004 Author Share Posted September 14, 2004 Joe Morgan, Tom Jackson, and Harold Reynolds are the 3 best personalities on ESPN. So much for your weak "black sportscasters are disliked because they are black" argument. When you have cant win throw out the race card Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corp000085 Posted September 14, 2004 Share Posted September 14, 2004 Seems like most everyone here dislikes the Black analysts. i don't dislike the black analyst. There's no guy on tv analyzing blacks, is there? I do not like stuart scott. his little schtick was good in 1998, now its lame. I really don't like irvin, kenny mayne, or dan patrick though. Hey, call me a racist though, race card thrower, my FAVORITE people on espn happen to be michael wilbon and john saunders, so there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo_Stampede Posted September 14, 2004 Share Posted September 14, 2004 Yeah, it's a race thing. Good argument there. 30149[/snapback] Its because they might speak differently than you do when you talk about a game. Ask them about the war or something like that, and I am sure they would speak in a more "Proper" manner. This is how they speak, and I speak when Im just hanging out with my friends, which is the atmosphere ESPN seems to like, and I like, when dealing with football and basketball. If Baseball and Hockey had a more Urban apeal, then Im sure they would be doing those sports as well. There are many many Analysts that relate to you, but not many that relate to urban teenagers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted September 14, 2004 Author Share Posted September 14, 2004 Donte Stallworth scored a 7 on his wonderlic. Thats not "speaking differently then me" its borderline illiterate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo_Stampede Posted September 14, 2004 Share Posted September 14, 2004 i don't dislike the black analyst. There's no guy on tv analyzing blacks, is there? I do not like stuart scott. his little schtick was good in 1998, now its lame. I really don't like irvin, kenny mayne, or dan patrick though. Hey, call me a racist though, race card thrower, my FAVORITE people on espn happen to be michael wilbon and john saunders, so there. 30202[/snapback] Someone at ESPN thinks hes doing a good job, because he seems to be the new Berman over at ESPN, Hes Everywhere. I didnt say anyone dislikes them because they are black. I hope thats not the case. I just think some people dont like, or should I say relate, to people that are different from what they are. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo_Stampede Posted September 14, 2004 Share Posted September 14, 2004 Donte Stallworth scored a 7 on his wonderlic. Thats not "speaking differently then me" its borderline illiterate 30210[/snapback] Thats a different stoy. Dont let me start with the stupid players being drafted into the NFL. But that starts in Highschool. These players start working on their PhD in Football starting in 8th grade, and forget all about School. Sad thing is, is that this is considered OK by the guys that run these schools, because they keep cashing checks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted September 14, 2004 Author Share Posted September 14, 2004 I am a huge draftnik and take a look at these kids wonderlic scores every year. Its amazing how many top players have single digit wonderlic scores. University of Tennesee is one of the worst. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alaska Darin Posted September 14, 2004 Share Posted September 14, 2004 Its because they might speak differently than you do when you talk about a game. Ask them about the war or something like that, and I am sure they would speak in a more "Proper" manner. This is how they speak, and I speak when Im just hanging out with my friends, which is the atmosphere ESPN seems to like, and I like, when dealing with football and basketball. If Baseball and Hockey had a more Urban apeal, then Im sure they would be doing those sports as well. There are many many Analysts that relate to you, but not many that relate to urban teenagers. 30208[/snapback] I'm sure you're not singling me out, since I haven't said anything in this thread other than Steven A. Smith and Max Kellerman annoy me. Since one is black and the other is white, I guess I just don't like idiots. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alaska Darin Posted September 14, 2004 Share Posted September 14, 2004 Its because they might speak differently than you do when you talk about a game. Ask them about the war or something like that, and I am sure they would speak in a more "Proper" manner. This is how they speak, and I speak when Im just hanging out with my friends, which is the atmosphere ESPN seems to like, and I like, when dealing with football and basketball. If Baseball and Hockey had a more Urban apeal, then Im sure they would be doing those sports as well. There are many many Analysts that relate to you, but not many that relate to urban teenagers. 30208[/snapback] Yeah, John Saunders and Harold Reynolds should be less "Uncle Tom-y." Whatever chokes your chicken. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevestojan Posted September 14, 2004 Share Posted September 14, 2004 Its because they might speak differently than you do when you talk about a game. Ask them about the war or something like that, and I am sure they would speak in a more "Proper" manner. This is how they speak, and I speak when Im just hanging out with my friends, which is the atmosphere ESPN seems to like, and I like, when dealing with football and basketball. If Baseball and Hockey had a more Urban apeal, then Im sure they would be doing those sports as well. There are many many Analysts that relate to you, but not many that relate to urban teenagers. 30208[/snapback] Two Words: Tony Gwynn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hollywood Donahoe Posted September 14, 2004 Share Posted September 14, 2004 I picked other. How in the world is Chris Berman not on the list? He might be the most annoying person ever born, let alone on ESPN. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo_Stampede Posted September 14, 2004 Share Posted September 14, 2004 Two Words:Tony Gwynn 30243[/snapback] Im talking about Urban apeal, Not just Black Apeal. There is a huge difference. There are many Black analyst on every channel, but not many that relate to the Inner City kids. Scott, Irvin, Steven A Smith all have Urban apeal. Also, Its a fact, that most of the stars in the NFL come from inner city backgrounds. Its good to see that ESPN is trying to relate to these kids, because unless you watch BET, there arent many national networks that even care to try and relate to the urban society, in other words the Hip Hop generation. They will cash the checks on the money they make from the Hip Hop generation, but could care less about them when it comes to putting them on TV. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KD in CA Posted September 14, 2004 Share Posted September 14, 2004 Seems like most everyone here dislikes the Black analysts. 30100[/snapback] No, just analysts who like to pretend they're illiterate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo_Stampede Posted September 14, 2004 Share Posted September 14, 2004 No, just analysts who like to pretend they're illiterate. 30266[/snapback] They are just having fun. Im sure the non players like Scott and Steven A Smith were both A students in college. Dont take it personal. Its football. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajflutie Posted September 14, 2004 Share Posted September 14, 2004 Joe Morgan, Tom Jackson, and Harold Reynolds are the 3 best personalities on ESPN. So much for your weak "black sportscasters are disliked because they are black" argument. When you have cant win throw out the race card 30201[/snapback] I vote for these 3 also.......no hype, no BS.....just honest in-depth INFORMATION generally not known by the average sports fan....and Reynolds is the best I think..... Whats wierd is hearing Summerall and McGuire and Thiesman together Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo_Stampede Posted September 14, 2004 Share Posted September 14, 2004 I dont have a problem with anyone. They are talking about sports. Its all about having an opinion. You can agree or Disagree. The way someone speaks doesnt really matter to me when it comes to sports. The only thing I dislike, is when I turn on a sports radio show, and they are talking about something that has nothing to do with sports. Drives me nuts. WHAT PEOPLE MIGHT WANT TO WORRY ABOUT THAT INVOLVES SPEAKING IS THE GUY THAT RUNS OUR COUNTRY, TALK ABOUT ILLITERATE. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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