Joe T. takes a "jab" at MNF

freddyg12 · 10-12-2007, 03:24 PM

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Originally Posted by firstdown

I agree with him 100% and if what he said they want more of an issue show than football they have done a great job. They could turn the whole thing around but that MNF game we played a couple of weeks ago supports what JT said and was about the worse annoucing I have ever seen. Oh, by the way Redaskins called a timeout. That said as they were interviewing Charles.

Yeah, that night sucked but I'll give them a pass. Barkley is a tough dude to talk over & I got the impression they tried a couple times to get him out of there. Became more of a talk show than football coverage.

As mentioned on a thread here, mnf was much better this week - coverage was really good actually. I like the team they have & I love Tony K. I think having another football analyst in the booth would get too busy. I like the forumula: Jaws - micro, Tony - macro, Tirico- play by play

hooskins · 10-12-2007, 04:02 PM

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Originally Posted by freddyg12

Yeah, that night sucked but I'll give them a pass. Barkley is a tough dude to talk over & I got the impression they tried a couple times to get him out of there. Became more of a talk show than football coverage.

As mentioned on a thread here, mnf was much better this week - coverage was really good actually. I like the team they have & I love Tony K. I think having another football analyst in the booth would get too busy. I like the forumula: Jaws - micro, Tony - macro, Tirico- play by play

I think that is the desired formula but we hear macro about 70% of the time. And it isnt even a good overall, it's an attempt to be funny, and many times just wrong. I like the idea of balance, but in this case it is just that. An idea.

Monksdown · 10-12-2007, 04:06 PM

I think it comes down to them believing their own hype. Despite the cush job that it must be for them. Despite the fact that it's big ratings for a very important, and specific demographic for the most part.

We don't believe that they are worth that much to us. I think that most of us would agree that your enjoyment of the game would not noticably change if they completely changed the broadcast team.

Why cant we go back to limiting their on air time. I don't need to see them. I don't want to see them. Let's just hear them.

And Tony K. was well loved because he wasnt quite the biggest thing in the country. Well now he is, and as Americans, we need to tear "the man" down.

Redskins247 · 10-12-2007, 03:19 PM

I'll have to throw my 2 cents in here being a big Theismann fan AND a big PTI fan. I like Jaws commentary, he's very insightful and does a great job explaining plays...plus his demeanor is much more bright and happy than Joe's, which is why I think they made the move to him to be with Kornheiser. I'm sure they thought Tony & Joe would get into it, which would take away from the game...yet it seems they're doing that anyway, just in other ways. I HATE the way they bring guests in there for a whole quarter....firstdown is right....they hardly even talk about the game when they do that!

That being said, I don't like Tony on MNF. I understand why they did it due to the popularity of PTI...but honestly, I think Wilbon would have been much better at it...but I guess he's not funny enough or something. So why not just have 2 guys in the booth??? And how come Wilbon no longer does Monday article of the Redskins game anymore for the Post?? With him not being a Redskins fan, I always thought he did a good job describing the game and felt he always gave a good, fair analysis.

mlmpetert · 10-12-2007, 03:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Redskins247

I'll have to throw my 2 cents in here being a big Theismann fan AND a big PTI fan. I like Jaws commentary, he's very insightful and does a great job explaining plays...plus his demeanor is much more bright and happy than Joe's, which is why I think they made the move to him to be with Kornheiser. I'm sure they thought Tony & Joe would get into it, which would take away from the game...yet it seems they're doing that anyway, just in other ways. I HATE the way they bring guests in there for a whole quarter....firstdown is right....they hardly even talk about the game when they do that!

That being said, I don't like Tony on MNF. I understand why they did it due to the popularity of PTI...but honestly, I think Wilbon would have been much better at it...but I guess he's not funny enough or something. So why not just have 2 guys in the booth??? And how come Wilbon no longer does Monday article of the Redskins game anymore for the Post?? With him not being a Redskins fan, I always thought he did a good job describing the game and felt he always gave a good, fair analysis.

I Pretty much agree with everything you say.

I used to be a PTI fan and even liked Toney on PTI. MNF has completly ruined that for me. Ever since Tony started last year I cant stand him. I cant even watch PTI anymore.

I honestly would rather have CBS broadcast MNF with their crappy cameras and listen to Phill Simms and Pat Summerall then have 3 guys fight over the mic and listen to Tony's rants.

How did Fox ever cornor the market on decent announcers?

skinsfan69 · 10-12-2007, 03:20 PM

I agree 100% w/ Theismann. They don't need 3 guys in the booth. Personally I don't need Tony K. or Dennis Milller or anyone other funny guy trying to crack jokes every 5 minutes. I want to hear about football and football only. If I want comedy I'll turn on Comedy Central. I also don't need Charles Barkley or anyone else coming in the booth for 15 minutes. Monday Night Football has become a big joke.

Sean Taylor · 10-20-2007, 11:27 PM

More than any other game of that week, Monday Night isn't about the game.

Its about issues that the Media are concerned with.

The Giants Falcons was the worst listening to them discuss Atlanta like we should feel badly for them.

Still wasn't Joe's place to comments b/c he just looks postal.

SmootSmack · 10-12-2007, 03:43 PM

I just like to watch football, I personally don't care really if the on-air talent is Gilbert Gottfried and Rosie Perez. If it's a good game, I'm watching. But I guess that's just me.

70Chip · 10-12-2007, 03:55 PM

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Originally Posted by SmootSmack

I just like to watch football, I personally don't care really if the on-air talent is Gilbert Gottfried and Rosie Perez. If it's a good game, I'm watching. But I guess that's just me.

What is it with women named "Rosie"? They're all annoying. The only "Rosie" I know that doesn't suck is... well, nevermind.

SmootSmack · 10-12-2007, 03:58 PM

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Originally Posted by 70Chip

What is it with women named "Rosie"? They're all annoying. The only "Rosie" I know that doesn't suck is... well, nevermind.

How about this Rosie?

SmootSmack · 10-12-2007, 03:52 PM

I liked watching Tony back in the day on those Redskins shows on WTTG with Bernie Smilovitz and reading his Sunday column in the Style section of the Washington Post

70Chip · 10-20-2007, 06:34 PM

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Originally Posted by SmootSmack

I liked watching Tony back in the day on those Redskins shows on WTTG with Bernie Smilovitz and reading his Sunday column in the Style section of the Washington Post

Found this. If you close your eyes, Bernie Smilovitz sounds just like Ron Jeremy:

saden1 · 10-12-2007, 04:11 PM

He speaks the truth.

The Zimmermans · 10-12-2007, 06:17 PM

if you ask any of the analysts what the score was on the spot they wouldnt get it right

offiss · 10-13-2007, 05:13 AM

I alway's thought JT did a great job breaking the game down, and was entertaining as he did it. But change is alway's going to happen, I can't say they are better for it, but I do like Jaws.

10-12-2007, 04:06 PM	#3
Monksdown The Starter Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Warrenton, Virginia Age: 45 Posts: 1,515	Re: Joe T. takes a "jab" at MNF I think it comes down to them believing their own hype. Despite the cush job that it must be for them. Despite the fact that it's big ratings for a very important, and specific demographic for the most part. We don't believe that they are worth that much to us. I think that most of us would agree that your enjoyment of the game would not noticably change if they completely changed the broadcast team. Why cant we go back to limiting their on air time. I don't need to see them. I don't want to see them. Let's just hear them. And Tony K. was well loved because he wasnt quite the biggest thing in the country. Well now he is, and as Americans, we need to tear "the man" down.

10-12-2007, 03:19 PM	#4
Redskins247 Impact Rookie Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Raleigh NC Posts: 878	Re: Joe T. takes a "jab" at MNF I'll have to throw my 2 cents in here being a big Theismann fan AND a big PTI fan. I like Jaws commentary, he's very insightful and does a great job explaining plays...plus his demeanor is much more bright and happy than Joe's, which is why I think they made the move to him to be with Kornheiser. I'm sure they thought Tony & Joe would get into it, which would take away from the game...yet it seems they're doing that anyway, just in other ways. I HATE the way they bring guests in there for a whole quarter....firstdown is right....they hardly even talk about the game when they do that! That being said, I don't like Tony on MNF. I understand why they did it due to the popularity of PTI...but honestly, I think Wilbon would have been much better at it...but I guess he's not funny enough or something. So why not just have 2 guys in the booth??? And how come Wilbon no longer does Monday article of the Redskins game anymore for the Post?? With him not being a Redskins fan, I always thought he did a good job describing the game and felt he always gave a good, fair analysis.

10-12-2007, 03:20 PM	#6
skinsfan69 Living Legend Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Arlington, VA Posts: 17,591	Re: Joe T. takes a "jab" at MNF I agree 100% w/ Theismann. They don't need 3 guys in the booth. Personally I don't need Tony K. or Dennis Milller or anyone other funny guy trying to crack jokes every 5 minutes. I want to hear about football and football only. If I want comedy I'll turn on Comedy Central. I also don't need Charles Barkley or anyone else coming in the booth for 15 minutes. Monday Night Football has become a big joke.

10-20-2007, 11:27 PM	#7
Sean Taylor Camp Scrub Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Union, NJ Age: 47 Posts: 72	Re: Joe T. takes a "jab" at MNF More than any other game of that week, Monday Night isn't about the game. Its about issues that the Media are concerned with. The Giants Falcons was the worst listening to them discuss Atlanta like we should feel badly for them. Still wasn't Joe's place to comments b/c he just looks postal.

10-12-2007, 03:43 PM	#8
SmootSmack Uncle Phil Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 45,256	Re: Joe T. takes a "jab" at MNF I just like to watch football, I personally don't care really if the on-air talent is Gilbert Gottfried and Rosie Perez. If it's a good game, I'm watching. But I guess that's just me. __________________ You're So Vain...You Probably Think This Sig Is About You

10-12-2007, 03:52 PM	#11
SmootSmack Uncle Phil Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 45,256	Re: Joe T. takes a "jab" at MNF I liked watching Tony back in the day on those Redskins shows on WTTG with Bernie Smilovitz and reading his Sunday column in the Style section of the Washington Post __________________ You're So Vain...You Probably Think This Sig Is About You

10-12-2007, 04:11 PM	#13
saden1 MVP Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Seattle Age: 46 Posts: 10,069	Re: Joe T. takes a "jab" at MNF He speaks the truth. __________________ "The Redskins have always suffered from chronic organizational deformities under Snyder." -Jenkins

10-12-2007, 06:17 PM	#14
The Zimmermans Impact Rookie Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Woodley Park, Washington DC Age: 42 Posts: 937	Re: Joe T. takes a "jab" at MNF if you ask any of the analysts what the score was on the spot they wouldnt get it right __________________ Dan Snyder is a Cancer, Joe Gibbs is the Cure

10-13-2007, 05:13 AM	#15
offiss Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: sparta, new jersey [ northern jersey ] Age: 62 Posts: 3,097	Re: Joe T. takes a "jab" at MNF I alway's thought JT did a great job breaking the game down, and was entertaining as he did it. But change is alway's going to happen, I can't say they are better for it, but I do like Jaws.

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