Coming Soon to ESPN...TAFKAS
 

After nearly 10 interviews with various managers and executives via phone and in person I have been hired by ESPN (so long as I pass a standard background check, I'm not worried. FRPLG did a good job hiding the body). So I won't be making any more Len Pasquarelli jokes. Anyhow, my official title will be Program Associate-Motorsports. Which should be interesting seeing as to how my knowledge of motorsports is quite limited. Anyhow, I'll be dealing with all motorsports related scheduling and programming across all ESPN platforms-tv, radio, web, magazine, mobile. Also, I'll be working on Summer Olympic qualifying events programming and lacrosse. For someone who has worked most of his professional career in sports and television I'm really excited about working at ESPN.

As some of you know these past few months I've gone through some pretty rough times both professionally and personally. It's why I wasn't able to do a lot of the things I've done in the past here-for example, create the draft and free agent spreadsheets. Gotta thank the mods, NY_Skinsfan, JoeRedskin, Cpayne5 and Redskins_P for listening to me whine and moan these last few months. So while I know it will be quite a change to up and move out of Washington, DC, my home since birth, and move to Connecticut it will be exciting to face a new challenge and start fresh after these past few months.

Anyhow, sorry for the emotional rant. Just wanted to let you guys know I got a new job with ESPN and I'm pretty excited about it. Also, thanks to my new ESPN colleague EEich for helping me out throughout the lengthy interview process

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Nice! Congrats man!

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Congrats T. Like I said before, this is a great opportunity for you so take full advantage of it. I'll be going up to visit as soon as you're on your feet.

By the way that was a little emotional........a real tear jerker for me :(

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man, that is awesome. Congrats!! This seems like you really want it and all of us here know that you will teach those dopes at ESPN a thing or two. Congrats and good luck

That is great NO pasta jokes anymore??? We will keep that on DL, kiss some ass and we will see TAFKAS on Sportscenter.

I just saw you said you are moving from DC?!?! THe BSB will allow you to make this move if you stay devoted to the skins. Also, if you see pasta belli in the halls, kick him the nuts. Don't worry he won't feel it with all that fat and all, but it is just a figurative kinda thing.

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tafkas this is great news!good luck and dont forget where you came from.gosh,that speech was a real tear jerker:(

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Congrats TAFKAS!!! Sounds like an excellent opportunity other than living in CT!

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Congrats. On to espn. Does it mean that you role here will be more limited?

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Good luck man.

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It's a fraud! as soon as they get you in their "home" lennyP is going to chase you down and beat you like a pinata! (no pun intended ) ;)



Congratulations! Thats an awesome opportunity. Good luck!

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Congrats!

Give Lenny P a talking to will ya?!

:)

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Wow! That's great news, TAFKAS! Connecticut aint that bad--because it's not far from NYC.

Come down to the city to watch games and we'll hook it up.

PS I've heard that a hazing ritual at ESPN is having to feed Lenny-the-Hut his bucket of pork rinds, fishsticks, and whole roast goat. Be sure to not to breath, and keep hands away from moving parts!

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good job man and good luck! :thumb:

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Congratulations and welcome! See you when you get up here. When do you start?
Let me know if I can help you with info about the area.

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Wow congrats Tafkas! remember, if lenny p. ever invites you to his home, don't accept. He probably despises you because you are a burgundy and gold fan.

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If I had to shut my mouth about that turd Pasta I'd figure a way around it.

Anyways, That is completely awesome TAFKAS. I hope it leads to even bigger and better things for you. Now that you are part of the four letter you'll have to feed us insider info on whether they feed Pasta via a trough or just by throwing raw chickens in his cube ala Jaws. Also we need a copy of the 4 letter's mission statement. I want to read the part about bashing Snyder. I know it has to be in there.

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Congrats SmootSmack -- see if you can get Offiss and myself a show -- The sports haters.

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Listen, I know it would be career suicide, but promise me if you bump into Sean Salisbury, you'll punch him right in his doughy yams.

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That's absolutely fantastic, TAFKAS! :goodjob:

Good things happen to good people. I'm sure you'll be a wonderful addition to the ESPN team. A million congrats, my friend!

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Maybe you can talk Boomer into saying a few good things about the Skins on Sundays.

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All the best man...you deserve this job.

Matty, I'm thinking road trip some time this fall since we won't be too far away from Tafkas. I'm expecting a tour of the ESPN facilities...lol

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Congrats TAF... don't forget about us when you get superstar! This is an awesome gig!!!

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hey joe crisp,where the hell you been?

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TAFKAS

Occasionally, good things DO happen to good people. It appears such an event has fortuitously occured. Congratulations. Well done, pip pip, and all that.

I hope this won't cut into your Warpath time. And, BTW, I second BrudLee's motion (At the very least, the first time you see Sean, just ask him "Hey, shouldn't you be walking somewhere??")

Best of luck friend.

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NICE! Congratulations. We expect some very in depth reported on Lenny's diet. ;)

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Congrats TAFKAS, that sounds like an amazing opportunity!! DC is not losing a Skins fan, we're gaining ground in Conneticut!

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Congrats man...sounds like an awesome opportunity. But, make sure for your first TV appearance, they flash your real name, then TAFKAS, then back to your real name, so that we all know who ya are!

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Thanks guys! Don't worry, moving to Connecticut is not going to affect my loyalty to the Redskins. I'll just have to yell even louder so they can hear me down at FedEx.

Warpath, to answer your question I imagine I'm going to be quite busy but I still plan on being a strong contributor to this site. The mods are going to help me out, as always, so that's greatly appreciated.

I'll be sure to send everyone's love to Lenny P should I see him. :)

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[quote=TAFKAS]

I'll be sure to send everyone's love to Lenny P should I see him. :)[/quote]yeah, i got some love for him ...:smashfrea

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Congrats! GOOD LUCK!