I wonder how Romo’s cutesy shtick will work without a guy like Nantz sitting next to him. Tessatorre yucking it up at every Romor quip probably won’t be great.
Romo has definitely gotten better, but I believe him paired with Nantz "works". You pair Romo with Tesatore, is that really going to improve the broadcast that much?
that people aren't tuning into these games to listen to the color commentator. They could save an awful lot of money by putting someone relatively cheap but competent in the booth with the explicit instruction, "Don't get in the way of the game being played on the field. Only talk when you have an important point or insight to make after a play or about the game itself."
But, no. Let's pay someone $15 million, which obligates the network to orient the broadcast around that personality as much as possible, to make the investment worthwhile.
I don't think Mr Romo is going to save ESPN's rapidly failing business model. They are in a death spiral, technology has pulled the rug out from under them. They just aren't needed anymore.
I don't think Mr Romo is going to save ESPN's rapidly failing business model. They are in a death spiral, technology has pulled the rug out from under them. They just aren't needed anymore.
They have exclusive rights to MLB, NBA and NFL games (including some playoffs) and look to only be increasing their NFL rights. They also have a near monopoly on college sports (especially with the anticipated SEC deal coming). They are also expected to aggressively bid on some sort of NHL package next year.
If you like sports and want to watch the biggest games, then you need ESPN (either digital or via cable). They aren't going anywhere.
I don't think Mr Romo is going to save ESPN's rapidly failing business model. They are in a death spiral, technology has pulled the rug out from under them. They just aren't needed anymore.
I don't think Mr Romo is going to save ESPN's rapidly failing business model. They are in a death spiral, technology has pulled the rug out from under them. They just aren't needed anymore.
This is a terrible take.
I live in ESPN's neighborhood and know 6 people that have been layed off by them in the last year. The employees and former employees will tell you differently.
The rights to these games are insanely expansive and the broadcasts all lose money.
On cable systems where ESPN is an option they are seeing a sharp decline in subscribers yet they raising the rate that's the death spiral.
They have exclusive rights to MLB, NBA and NFL games (including some playoffs) and look to only be increasing their NFL rights. They also have a near monopoly on college sports (especially with the anticipated SEC deal coming). They are also expected to aggressively bid on some sort of
This ^^^^^^ x1000. Booger is infuriating makes Collinsworth sound like Pat Summerall.
If anyone wants to win a war just set up some speakers with Booger and Collinsowrth chirping their stupidities on continuous loop then aim it at the enemy. War won in a matter of hours if not minutes.
Should definitely be the lead guy on one of these networks, with a better partner than Fouts.
Agreed.
Birdman is a great play by play guy in all sports. Put him in the MNF booth with a good analyst and they're setup to bring that back to a top flight broadcast. Well that and getting some better games lol.
interesting to see how Romo is if he isn't with Nantz.
His high-pitched excitement and intermittent screeching gets annoying. If he has a play-by-play guy who is going to feed into that, it won't be a good fit.
They have exclusive rights to MLB, NBA and NFL games (including some playoffs) and look to only be increasing their NFL rights. They also have a near monopoly on college sports (especially with the anticipated SEC deal coming). They are also expected to aggressively bid on some sort of
That word does not mean what you think it means.
Are you saying that they don't have exclusive rights to at least some NFL, MLB or NBA games? Who else broadcasts Sunday night baseball? The NBA playoff games on ESPN (including the conference final)? ESPN/Disney has Monday night football also.
OK, so maybe I'm an old fart and not trying to be confrontational. I think Madden was the best and no one is even close. I also cannot stand Romo. To my ears he doesn't provide insight or even really describe the play. He's like watching the game with an annoying know it all - to me.
Clearly I'm in the minority - my son thinks Romo is great. What am I missing?
OK, so maybe I'm an old fart and not trying to be confrontational. I think Madden was the best and no one is even close. I also cannot stand Romo. To my ears he doesn't provide insight or even really describe the play. He's like watching the game with an annoying know it all - to me.
Clearly I'm in the minority - my son thinks Romo is great. What am I missing?
Are you sure you are listening to Tony Romo?
To me, he is the most insightful color analyst in the game.. he breaks down the plays and explains from the perspective of a coach/coordinator/player and doesn't dumb it down like most guys do.
+1000%
Romo has definitely gotten better, but I believe him paired with Nantz "works". You pair Romo with Tesatore, is that really going to improve the broadcast that much?
They should be going all in on Peyton.
Although I admit, I will miss the booger memes.
C'mon man. Hoda is on NBC:)
But, no. Let's pay someone $15 million, which obligates the network to orient the broadcast around that personality as much as possible, to make the investment worthwhile.
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what a great way to start your morning with Booger and Hoda!
C'mon man. Hoda is on NBC:)
That's my reward for having a day job... ")
I've heard talk of ESPN being interested in Ian Eagle for MNF. He'd be great and a fixture on that broadcast for years to come.
They have exclusive rights to MLB, NBA and NFL games (including some playoffs) and look to only be increasing their NFL rights. They also have a near monopoly on college sports (especially with the anticipated SEC deal coming). They are also expected to aggressively bid on some sort of NHL package next year.
If you like sports and want to watch the biggest games, then you need ESPN (either digital or via cable). They aren't going anywhere.
This is a terrible take.
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I don't think Mr Romo is going to save ESPN's rapidly failing business model. They are in a death spiral, technology has pulled the rug out from under them. They just aren't needed anymore.
This is a terrible take.
I live in ESPN's neighborhood and know 6 people that have been layed off by them in the last year. The employees and former employees will tell you differently.
The rights to these games are insanely expansive and the broadcasts all lose money.
On cable systems where ESPN is an option they are seeing a sharp decline in subscribers yet they raising the rate that's the death spiral.
I think Young's inability to remember where the booth is located keeps him out of it.
He's terrible on pre-game - why would he be better in real time?
I'm not a guy that usually bitches about the announcing team, but they are seriously unbearable.
That word does not mean what you think it means.
I heard a Steve young take the other day and it was sooooo clear he's mailing it in.
This ^^^^^^ x1000. Booger is infuriating makes Collinsworth sound like Pat Summerall.
If anyone wants to win a war just set up some speakers with Booger and Collinsowrth chirping their stupidities on continuous loop then aim it at the enemy. War won in a matter of hours if not minutes.
Agreed.
Birdman is a great play by play guy in all sports. Put him in the MNF booth with a good analyst and they're setup to bring that back to a top flight broadcast. Well that and getting some better games lol.
I want to enjoy MNF!!
His high-pitched excitement and intermittent screeching gets annoying. If he has a play-by-play guy who is going to feed into that, it won't be a good fit.
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They have exclusive rights to MLB, NBA and NFL games (including some playoffs) and look to only be increasing their NFL rights. They also have a near monopoly on college sports (especially with the anticipated SEC deal coming). They are also expected to aggressively bid on some sort of
That word does not mean what you think it means.
Are you saying that they don't have exclusive rights to at least some NFL, MLB or NBA games? Who else broadcasts Sunday night baseball? The NBA playoff games on ESPN (including the conference final)? ESPN/Disney has Monday night football also.
Maybe Phil Simms will go back to being in the booth with Nantz. Always thought Phil was a fine analyst. Rather see him in the booth than in the studio
Clearly I'm in the minority - my son thinks Romo is great. What am I missing?
Speilman is good.
Booger makes some good points but his overall style makes him hard to listen to
Tony is a smooth talker and has some charm. But Ihe tends to speak mostly in cliches
To each their own, but I think he's so much better than Tessatore and the majority of play by play guys doing NFL games.
Clearly I'm in the minority - my son thinks Romo is great. What am I missing?
Are you sure you are listening to Tony Romo?
To me, he is the most insightful color analyst in the game.. he breaks down the plays and explains from the perspective of a coach/coordinator/player and doesn't dumb it down like most guys do.
No one better in the game today, in my opinion.