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[CultBrennan59]

Originally Posted by punch it in

After all these years you would think somebody would tell Berman to take a breath while he is talking. You dont have to cram 1000 words into one sentence. Am i the only one who finds it extremely hard to listen to him speak?? Lol.

I've hated Berman for his annoyance. The whole "Backbackbackbackback" that you hear during the MLB homerun derby, to the whole "WHHHOOOOP!" sound he does when a guy does a nice spin or juke. Or the stupid nicknames he has for players. Jake "Delight come and they wanna" Delhomme.


Plus he's an asshole off camera

[SmootSmack]

Originally Posted by CultBrennan59

I've hated Berman for his annoyance. The whole "Backbackbackbackback" that you hear during the MLB homerun derby, to the whole "WHHHOOOOP!" sound he does when a guy does a nice spin or juke. Or the stupid nicknames he has for players. Jake "Delight come and they wanna" Delhomme.


Plus he's an asshole off camera

Actually no he's not. For the record, I can't stand him on the air. His on-air act is tired, and was always tough to take when not in small doses. That said, what he did to grow ESPN (and sports media in general) is beyond compare. People talk about putting the work in, he really did. And he's actually quite a strong mentor off camera. I didn't ever have to directly experience it because we were in different fields so his influence and counseling for me was not like it was for his fellow on-air talent.

It's unfortunate that YouTube video has given people the impression that he's an asshole off camera, because it couldn't be further from the truth. The guys who are really assholes off camera are probably not the ones you think.

I thank Berman for everything he's done for the industry I work in, but also think it's time for him to pass the torch. Not an easy thing to do however.

[CultBrennan59]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

Actually no he's not. For the record, I can't stand him on the air. His on-air act is tired, and was always tough to take when not in small doses. That said, what he did to grow ESPN (and sports media in general) is beyond compare. People talk about putting the work in, he really did. And he's actually quite a strong mentor off camera. I didn't ever have to directly experience it because we were in different fields so his influence and counseling for me was not like it was for his fellow on-air talent.

It's unfortunate that YouTube video has given people the impression that he's an asshole off camera, because it couldn't be further from the truth. The guys who are really assholes off camera are probably not the ones you think.

I thank Berman for everything he's done for the industry I work in, but also think it's time for him to pass the torch. Not an easy thing to do however.

I mean what people have said on here already is pretty much in line with what I agree with.

You say that he's not an asshole, but the videos that were released of Berman looked like they were from multiple days. It didn't look like he was having one bad day, and was being an a-hole, but that rather he might be a daily a-hole.

Sure, some of these guys on camera are a-holes off camera. Whether Berman is or isn't an a-hole isn't the full reason I hate the guy, its just a portion of the reason. His annoyance, which you agree with, is about 90% of the reason why I don't like him. Sure he helped build up ESPN, but that doesn't mean you work there until you die, there comes a when you step down. Bermans time came about 7 years ago. And the fact I see him in commercials now, doesn't help with the whole annoyance thing.

[SmootSmack]

Originally Posted by CultBrennan59

I mean what people have said on here already is pretty much in line with what I agree with.

You say that he's not an asshole, but the videos that were released of Berman looked like they were from multiple days. It didn't look like he was having one bad day, and was being an a-hole, but that rather he might be a daily a-hole.

Sure, some of these guys on camera are a-holes off camera. Whether Berman is or isn't an a-hole isn't the full reason I hate the guy, its just a portion of the reason. His annoyance, which you agree with, is about 90% of the reason why I don't like him. Sure he helped build up ESPN, but that doesn't mean you work there until you die, there comes a when you step down. Bermans time came about 7 years ago. And the fact I see him in commercials now, doesn't help with the whole annoyance thing.

I don't know what point you're trying to make. But I'm moving on

[Lotus]

Originally Posted by CultBrennan59

I mean what people have said on here already is pretty much in line with what I agree with.

You say that he's not an asshole, but the videos that were released of Berman looked like they were from multiple days. It didn't look like he was having one bad day, and was being an a-hole, but that rather he might be a daily a-hole.

Sure, some of these guys on camera are a-holes off camera. Whether Berman is or isn't an a-hole isn't the full reason I hate the guy, its just a portion of the reason. His annoyance, which you agree with, is about 90% of the reason why I don't like him. Sure he helped build up ESPN, but that doesn't mean you work there until you die, there comes a when you step down. Bermans time came about 7 years ago. And the fact I see him in commercials now, doesn't help with the whole annoyance thing.

Yeah, why trust someone who knows Berman personally when we can trust random internet videos instead.

[punch it in]

Originally Posted by CultBrennan59

I've hated Berman for his annoyance. The whole "Backbackbackbackback" that you hear during the MLB homerun derby, to the whole "WHHHOOOOP!" sound he does when a guy does a nice spin or juke. Or the stupid nicknames he has for players. Jake "Delight come and they wanna" Delhomme.


Plus he's an asshole off camera

Yup. That video that surfaced of him during a cut was unreal. Hate hate hate the whoop. I watch the afc crew on sundays and im a Skins fan. Cannot even watch the ESPN highlights anymore. He is the exact opposite of a fine wine.

[skinsfaninok]

Berman is a ESPN legend but he's annoying as hell

[Ruhskins]

Originally Posted by skinsfaninok

Berman is a ESPN legend but he's annoying as hell

He's the Dickie V of ESPN's football coverage.

[punch it in]

If the Jets win I will be one of two people left in my elimination pool. I havent taken the Broncos, Saints, Chiefs, or a handful of others yet. I pretty much ride the Jags opponents. Not sure why others havent followed suit.

[punch it in]

Originally Posted by Ruhskins

He's the Dickie V of ESPN's football coverage.

I completely understand that comparison but I love Dickie V. When i hear his voice I feel like im watching a bigtime game. Duke vs UNC wouldnt be the same without him. When I hear Bermans voice I feel like chugging drano.

[skinsfaninok]

What's happened to Atlanta??

[The Goat]

Originally Posted by skinsfaninok

What's happened to Atlanta??

Missing good players on defense. But I don't think Smith is a great coach/leader either and don't see him ever taking a team to the SB, let alone winning one.

[punch it in]

Originally Posted by skinsfaninok

What's happened to Atlanta??

I think matty ice is overrated. I dont think he is a great qb.

[CultBrennan59]

Originally Posted by punch it in

I think matty ice is overrated. I dont think he is a great qb.

I think he's good/ top 10. His team is having a bad year. They got rid of their best pass rusher and RT in Clabo. That defense is so depleted from losing Abraham and with injuries, that they can't stop anybody.

I had Atlanta making the playoffs this year. Now I'm inclined to put either 3 NFC north teams in, or 2 NFC North and 2 NFC West teams.

[skinsfaninok]

Originally Posted by punch it in

I think matty ice is overrated. I dont think he is a great qb.

I've always agreed with that. He's a good QB but not great like flacco