Like the Television Food Network, ESPN is one of those stations with devoted followings and is extremely personality-driven. In addition to changing the way sports is reported and discussed, I think ESPN has had some impact on the way sports are played and watched.
I know we've got some ESPN-parkers here on HT: You know what I mean. Nothing's on, so what's on? ESPN.
If you have ever watched the exact SAME SportsCenter more than five times during the endless repeat cycle late at night, you and I are cousins, my friend.
So what's good and what's bad on ESPN right now?
I have said many times that Pardon the Interruption is the best show on television, so that's a daily must-watch for me (it's a lot better TiVod, so you can skip the many commercial breaks). I love, love, love Wilbon and Kornheiser.
Around the Horn really stunk for the first couple of years, but when Tony Reali took it over, it took off. I don't watch it daily, but I do catch it a couple of times per week. Michael Smith and J.A. Adande especially impress me.
Now that football season is getting cranked up, I've added NFL Live to my TiVo list, but I'll watch most of it in fast-forward until I see someone who interests me. I imagine that once the season starts, I'll watch the entire show religiously.
A recent favorite is the Best of Mike and Mike in the Morning. It's sports-talk radio, with all the lame stuff taken out.
I think I hate Jim Rome, but I have to admit I like his show. The guy is well-spoken. I don't ever plan to watch his show, but if it's on (or if my TiVo picks it up), I'll often watch it.
What are your ESPN habits like?
edit: ooooh. uncool. HT won't let me capitalize the entire title of the post, so now it looks stupid: Espn.
I know we've got some ESPN-parkers here on HT: You know what I mean. Nothing's on, so what's on? ESPN.
If you have ever watched the exact SAME SportsCenter more than five times during the endless repeat cycle late at night, you and I are cousins, my friend.
So what's good and what's bad on ESPN right now?
I have said many times that Pardon the Interruption is the best show on television, so that's a daily must-watch for me (it's a lot better TiVod, so you can skip the many commercial breaks). I love, love, love Wilbon and Kornheiser.
Around the Horn really stunk for the first couple of years, but when Tony Reali took it over, it took off. I don't watch it daily, but I do catch it a couple of times per week. Michael Smith and J.A. Adande especially impress me.
Now that football season is getting cranked up, I've added NFL Live to my TiVo list, but I'll watch most of it in fast-forward until I see someone who interests me. I imagine that once the season starts, I'll watch the entire show religiously.
A recent favorite is the Best of Mike and Mike in the Morning. It's sports-talk radio, with all the lame stuff taken out.
I think I hate Jim Rome, but I have to admit I like his show. The guy is well-spoken. I don't ever plan to watch his show, but if it's on (or if my TiVo picks it up), I'll often watch it.
What are your ESPN habits like?
edit: ooooh. uncool. HT won't let me capitalize the entire title of the post, so now it looks stupid: Espn.
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