ESPN morning show "Get Up"
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I turned it on this morning. There was about 5 minutes worth of commercials before they came on and they showed the top 10 plays from the day before. I turned it off so I don't know if they do anything original or innovative. I kind of doubt it.
I don't understand why they put it on at the same time as the Golic and Wingo show. Why split one show up just to compete against each other?
I don't understand why they put it on at the same time as the Golic and Wingo show. Why split one show up just to compete against each other?
I actually didn't mind the show they used to have called Cold Pizza. I didn't tune into it but when it was on I would watch it. It was less serious. Lot's of goofing around. Although I think that is where Skip Bayless debuted. So they kind of screwed us there.
I didn't realize they got rid of both of them now. I'm not sure who that new guy is but when I googled his name it's a bunch of results about how terrible the show is and how he's and idiot.
What happened to Jalen and Jacoby. I like their show.
I also like LeBatard, but realize I'm in the minority there.
This times 100. They did an 'ESPN the Ocho' event for like 3 days where they showed nothing but this, and it was amazing. I DVR'd like all 3 days of content to watch. Their is a subreddit (r/theocho I think) that posts things on fun niche sports that's always fun to follow.
I assume it's for the same reasons that actors, comedians, athletes, or anyone else with a platform deems it necessary...they overvalue their place in the world. Somewhere along the line they got the idea that they're something more than a distraction from our problems and in doing so, they become just another one of them. The difference is, they are a problem that is easily ignored or done away with all together.
His radio show is awesome. Wish it was on from 11-2 as I listen to the Dan Patrick show from 8-11.
Lebatard is the only good thing about ESPN. They made me realize how ridiculous all sports talk/tv sports talk are.
I was sick a few months ago and for some reason wound up watching ESPN straight through from about 2-5. I always knew it was alot of the same content, but my goodness. They don't even make an attempt to be original. There are literally about 4 of the exact same shows with different names they run back to back.
I remember they used to air a show where Ron Jaworski would break down plays that had happened earlier in the week in the NFL. Why the play worked, who did what well, who blew an assignment, etc. It was really interesting stuff. Why they don't have more shows like that I can't figure out.
I remember they used to air a show where Ron Jaworski would break down plays that had happened earlier in the week in the NFL. Why the play worked, who did what well, who blew an assignment, etc. It was really interesting stuff. Why they don't have more shows like that I can't figure out.
Does anyone know how Golic and Wingo are doing with morning ratings? Has the show taken a hit since Greenberg left? I listen to Golic and Wingo while working out. It's not appointment radio, but neither was Mike and Mike.
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I don't know what the ratings are like but it's God awful. Of course, anything with Golic Jr is bound to be.
I liked that show too! You may have noticed by some of my other posts, but I really get into the Xs and Os. Although it feels like my attempts to join in on those discussions around here are kind of ignored.
But that Jaws show was one of the few ESPN shows that I actually could watch.
I liked that show too! You may have noticed by some of my other posts, but I really get into the Xs and Os. Although it feels like my attempts to join in on those discussions around here are kind of ignored.
But that Jaws show was one of the few ESPN shows that I actually could watch.
I think you're talking about NFL Matchup. He and Merrill Hoge used to be the experts. I think it still exists with different guys since Jaws didn't survive the layoffs. Which is a shame, because he is really good at breaking stuff down so fans can understand the why and how of a play or formation.
I thought I was the only one who liked Lebatard. I like Stugotz to. And of course Papi (Lebatard's Dad).... he's the best.
Several years ago I didn't care for them as much, but now I just love how they mock the stupid things in sports. They at least make me laugh. Watching them announce the National Championship college football game on ESPN3 was awesome IMO. I would watch Lebatard and Stugotz announce nearly every major sporting event if it was an option on ESPN3. They poked fun at everything.
In regards to Greeny's new show..... just AWFUL. I've never liked Greeny that much anyway, but to put Beadle with him.... yikes, that's turrible. And why they put Greeny's new show up against Golic's new show is beyond me. I never liked either one, but why put them up against one another? And Golic Jr..... he's not terrible, but he would have never been hired if not for Daddy.... and now to put him on Daddy's show too.... unbearable. And I like poor Trey Wingo. Feel bad for him.
It's not a matter of ESPN wanting to go political. It's a reflection of our entire society. Think about Facebook, Twitter, our freakin' reality star president. Politics is mainstream entertainment these days. What was it like before you-know-who took office? Everything has become polarized and "soooo serious". It wasn't a conscious decision by ESPN.
Also, this isn't aimed at you but this thread in general. ESPN doesn't care about old white men. It hasn't for a long time. Get over it. It's not intended for you.
Wild guess that a President of the United States obsessed with a twitter war against the NFL may have at least a little something to do with it.
Sports journalists talking a little about political angles in sports isn't out of the ordinary (and sometimes it's THEIR JOB to do it). A president fixated on attacking athletes is a crazy and embarrassing anomaly.
Lol, that would explain their revenue dropping.
They care about old white men. They care about many demographics, starting with the ones that are most likely to pay for content. Maybe that’s purple teenagers, which would be consistent with ESPN’s struggles to maintain its subscribers.
