Man I just don't get people that take sports journalism so seriously. Around The Horn exists as much for its entertainment value as it does for its journalistic purposes. Woody Paige is the most consistently entertaining person on the show, without him it would be boring as hell.
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Jay Mariotti arrested on domestic violence charge
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Exactly, what does the first letter in "ESPN" stand for again?HiResDes said:
These guys aren't journalists, they're attention whores. Everything they say is one extreme or the other, exactly the same as the talking heads on political shows. I'm a big Cincinnati Reds fan (not some bandwagon asshole, I was there through Gookey Dawkins, Ryan Dempster, Brandon Larson, Eric Milton, etc) and the Reds board I lurk on is FURIOUS at Colin Cowherd for referring to the Reds as "frauds". The Cardinals were the kings and Cincinnati are just pretenders to the throne. Joey Votto, despite having the best numbers in the league, didn't deserve to be an All-Star because he wasn't a "star". He plays in Cincinnati, he's never even had a national commercial for Gatorade! I see these guys for what they are, it's just trolling.
BertramCooper
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Already posted, and sixteen years old.tapedeck said:
I get the hate for Jim Rome circa 2000, but I don't get it now. I think he's a really solid guy. Still brutally honest at times, but not a belligerent jackass like he used to be.
How do you guys hate Woody Paige? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kmFEOyP0UQQ
don't forget the sham-woody either:lol
Bill Simmons is a mega douche btw.
don't forget the sham-woody either:lol
Bill Simmons is a mega douche btw.
ViperVisor
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Yep. Even as a casual hockey fan it was fun to watch NHL 2Nightalr1ghtstart said:
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BertramCooper said:
I am in between. I get that Jim now is a hugely different guy from Jim then. Only problem I have is while he's mellowed out, I don't think he's ever admitted how big a douche he was back in the day. He just sort of acts like that part doesn't really exist even if he's better now.
Hate: How have we gone this long without mentioning Rick Reilly? That guy was terrible before he joined ESPN and now he is 100x worse.
Also, Chris Berman is rather obnoxious.
Like: Jon Miller, who does baseball games with Joe Morgan, is quite good. Bob Ley from OTL. Jeremy Schaap, aside from how he finishes his reports by saying "espn" all funny.
Actually most of the actual news reporters (Outside the Lines types) are quite decent, unlike the personalities* and sportswriters. Sportscenter anchors are 50/50.
Tony Reali and the PTI guys are exceptions for me. Some might also include Mike and Mike in that group.
Also, Chris Berman is rather obnoxious.
Like: Jon Miller, who does baseball games with Joe Morgan, is quite good. Bob Ley from OTL. Jeremy Schaap, aside from how he finishes his reports by saying "espn" all funny.
Actually most of the actual news reporters (Outside the Lines types) are quite decent, unlike the personalities* and sportswriters. Sportscenter anchors are 50/50.
Tony Reali and the PTI guys are exceptions for me. Some might also include Mike and Mike in that group.
Dreams-Visions
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YES.chase said:
Jay Shadow
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I can no longer watch NFL highlights on ESPN because of him. Him and that same damn music they loop behind the entire thing.xbhaskarx said:
brianjones
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xbhaskarx said:
EEEESPPPPNNNNNNNNNNNN
all dramatic and shit :lol
but damn seriously you guys hate everybody
CrocMother
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Anyone see the ATH shows where Jay Mariotti and Woody Paige were covering the same event and it was by the coast? At the end of the week they showed a clip of Mariotti and Paige walking down the beach together in Hawaiian shirts and swimsuits.
Yeah maybe Jay Mariotti is an asshole but the guy writes about sports. It seems harsh that the guy gets his personal life scrutinized. What have sports become?
Yeah maybe Jay Mariotti is an asshole but the guy writes about sports. It seems harsh that the guy gets his personal life scrutinized. What have sports become?
Hasphat'sAnts
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ESPN is a smugness factory. They must bottle that shit up and sell it to Hot Topic or something.
Good thing Buccigross and Van Pelt don't come off that way. Trey Wingo and Stuart Scott are the worst though.
Good thing Buccigross and Van Pelt don't come off that way. Trey Wingo and Stuart Scott are the worst though.
His wife must have caught him cheating. When I used to work at ESPN Zone he would always bring in smoking hot girls who looked like they were 18 years old. He would take them to the private box and provide them with free liquor and close the shades. I saw him walk out of there pretty drunk a couple of times. He actually doesn't seem like a bad guy in real life, I talked to him a couple of times and my friend was his assistant on Around the Horn and he said hes a pretty cool guy.
Buckethead
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I love Woody. That is all.
ShadyMilkman
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Mariotti is douchebag.
I like Colin Cowherd, if only for his radio show.
Josh Elliot and Neil Everett are the best Sportscenter anchors. Albeit, I can barely watch ESPN anymore due to how shitty just about everything is.
I like Colin Cowherd, if only for his radio show.
Josh Elliot and Neil Everett are the best Sportscenter anchors. Albeit, I can barely watch ESPN anymore due to how shitty just about everything is.
How could I forget Rick Reilly? AKA Smug Bastard?
Adam Schefter...And Chris Broussard (that guy bounced around every ESPN show making a different guess about where Lebron was going to play...I swear he showed up on Nascar Now talking about how Chicago is the front runner for LeBron)
Adam Schefter...And Chris Broussard (that guy bounced around every ESPN show making a different guess about where Lebron was going to play...I swear he showed up on Nascar Now talking about how Chicago is the front runner for LeBron)
adamsappel
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Probably just another set-up by the CIA.
Woody as the Joker :lol :lol :lol
Corran Horn
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Lol Jay Mariotti. He spends so much time criticizing athletes for stuff like this and now does it himself. Guess he wont be coming back in awhile/ever.
at the Jim Rome + Woody hate. Those guys are cool, I usually cant stand radio shows with a single host but Rome is okay and Woody is funny as hell.
Also while on similar topic. WTF at PTI...this show has been unwatchable lately with Tony and Michael ALWAYS on vacation. Nothing against Bob and Dan but they are horrible at hosting a show...
at the Jim Rome + Woody hate. Those guys are cool, I usually cant stand radio shows with a single host but Rome is okay and Woody is funny as hell. Also while on similar topic. WTF at PTI...this show has been unwatchable lately with Tony and Michael ALWAYS on vacation. Nothing against Bob and Dan but they are horrible at hosting a show...
Brian Fellows said:
Agreed in liking Gottlieb, he's actually a real person and willing to voice an opinion. Even, at times, one that goes against the Empire or ESPN personalities. I'm sure that's why he's going nowhere fast.
It's pointless arguing about ATH, it's meant to be silly and pointless.
Dreams-Visions
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Lebron just got there and you're already catching feelings? Gtfo.Pimpwerx said:
Vigilant Walrus
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blame space said:
is way cooler than "game journalism" and "bowel movements after dark journalism"
AwesomeSyrup
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Do you people hate everyone? :lol
Greg Doyel from CBS is just blowing up on Mariotti on Twitter.
http://twitter.com/greggdoyelcbs
"Mariotti behind bars with the scum of the earth. And the scum of the earth sees him and says, 'There goes the neighborhood.'"
"After two hours of this, I've received ZERO tweets asking me to lay off. Looks like I've heard from all of Mariotti's friends"
"Anyone know what it means to toss a salad? In a few days, maybe Mariotti will tell us."
"Here's the online arrest report. Skimpy. No details, like how hard Mariotti cried when they cuffed him: http://bit.ly/a402GS"
""For County facility visiting hours, Please call (213) 473-6080 at Inmate Information Center." Tell Mariotti I said, "Hi, and f-- you.""
"OK I'm done. Thank you for listening. And thank you, Jay, for being you. What's that Jay? I can't understand you. Something in your mouth..."
"Along with the mug shot of Mariotti, can someone find a picture of the alleged girlfriend, and her seeing-eye dog?"
:lol :lol
There's like 4 hours worth of insults here.
http://twitter.com/greggdoyelcbs
"Mariotti behind bars with the scum of the earth. And the scum of the earth sees him and says, 'There goes the neighborhood.'"
"After two hours of this, I've received ZERO tweets asking me to lay off. Looks like I've heard from all of Mariotti's friends"
"Anyone know what it means to toss a salad? In a few days, maybe Mariotti will tell us."
"Here's the online arrest report. Skimpy. No details, like how hard Mariotti cried when they cuffed him: http://bit.ly/a402GS"
""For County facility visiting hours, Please call (213) 473-6080 at Inmate Information Center." Tell Mariotti I said, "Hi, and f-- you.""
"OK I'm done. Thank you for listening. And thank you, Jay, for being you. What's that Jay? I can't understand you. Something in your mouth..."
"Along with the mug shot of Mariotti, can someone find a picture of the alleged girlfriend, and her seeing-eye dog?"
:lol :lol
There's like 4 hours worth of insults here.
Rafa=FedKilla
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I don't understand why Skip is high on that list, he was right about Lebron when everyone else on ESPN was on their knees.
BobTheFork
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They just replaced Cowherd in Denver, with the Dan Patrick show, it's like a miracle. Collin Cowherd is such a ass.h3ro said:
Come back. NY radio misses you.
fucking cowherd.
BrassMonkey1010
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Wow, I like almost everybody listed in this thread. (Colin Cowherd is great also you haters)
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