The Dean Posted July 17, 2009 Share Posted July 17, 2009 Your fears have been realized. Eisen it is. I don't know why I was thinking about an ESPN replacement. Must have been because I was thinking about replacing Berman. Or, perhaps I wasn't thinking at all. Speaking of not thinking, why couldn't Berman have MC'd and introduced Ralph? Just askin'. Anyway, I can live with Eisen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJ_BillsFan Posted July 17, 2009 Share Posted July 17, 2009 Kind of a shame he won't be emcee as well...wonder who they're gonna get? I've never seen an induction without him as emcee We know Ralphie didn't cheat to win! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lori Posted July 17, 2009 Share Posted July 17, 2009 I don't know why I was thinking about an ESPN replacement. Must have been because I was thinking about replacing Berman. Or, perhaps I wasn't thinking at all. Speaking of not thinking, why couldn't Berman have MC'd and introduced Ralph? Just askin'. Anyway, I can live with Eisen. Well, originally, it was an ESPN gig because they were the only ones broadcasting it. Think Pergament's story mentions that it's actually the Hall's decision, though, kind of like the control the Augusta C.C. powers-that-be keep over CBS for the Masters broadcasts. Perhaps Berman thought that if he emceed, it would de-emphasize his presentation speech. Or maybe he feels that since he's part of the show (as Ralph's presenter), he shouldn't also be working for someone else that day. Serving two masters, and all that. If I get a chance to see him out there, I'll try to remember to ask him ... or, since I'll be outside the ropes, maybe I can get one of the guys with credentials to mention it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dean Posted July 17, 2009 Share Posted July 17, 2009 Well, originally, it was an ESPN gig because they were the only ones broadcasting it. Think Pergament's story mentions that it's actually the Hall's decision, though, kind of like the control the Augusta C.C. powers-that-be keep over CBS for the Masters broadcasts. Perhaps Berman thought that if he emceed, it would de-emphasize his presentation speech. Or maybe he feels that since he's part of the show (as Ralph's presenter), he shouldn't also be working for someone else that day. Serving two masters, and all that. If I get a chance to see him out there, I'll try to remember to ask him ... or, since I'll be outside the ropes, maybe I can get one of the guys with credentials to mention it. Outstanding! Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KRC Posted July 18, 2009 Share Posted July 18, 2009 Your fears have been realized. Eisen it is. The HOF is sacred to me. He better not it up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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