Joe T. takes a "jab" at MNF

redsk1 · 10-12-2007, 03:08 PM

Joe Theismann said he's interested in pursuing NFL analyst work in 2008 and hopes to speak with NFL Network, among others. ''I feel unchallenged but not bored,'' he said. ''I have other business interests.'' And he also gives motivational speeches. What does he think of Monday Night Football now? ``Ron is a terrific football guy but he happens to work on Tony's show. It has become a three-hour Tony Kornheiser show. When I was let go, they explained they wanted more of an issue show and less about football. They've accomplished that.'' -- Miami Herald

Sounds familiar...

Redskin Rich · 10-12-2007, 03:09 PM

Nah... no bitterness there

dmek25 · 10-12-2007, 03:19 PM

he might be alittle bitter, but he is right. mnf is always looking for a little glitz. but i think jaws is a huge upgrade over Joey T. and i even like Theismann

MTK · 10-12-2007, 03:21 PM

I can't say I disagree with him.

hooskins · 10-12-2007, 03:21 PM

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Originally Posted by dmek25

he might be alittle bitter, but he is right. mnf is always looking for a little glitz. but i think jaws is a huge upgrade over Joey T. and i even like Theismann

Yeah but why not have Jaws and some other analyst? TK is fun to listen to but MNF gets too annoying. Thats why I just watch at bars, so the volume of the TV is off.

Beemnseven · 10-12-2007, 03:23 PM

I've actually been disappointed in Tony Kornheiser on MNF. The format isn't really suited towards his abilities.

On his old show on ESPN Radio, he is very witty and really funny when telling stories. The problem is, he had virtually unlimited time to make an impact, whereas with MNF, he's got to get it down to about 5 seconds. So far, he hasn't adjusted well if you ask me.

One thing about Jaws though -- for people who think Theismann talked too much, there isn't much difference between him and Joey T. Jaws can blabber with the best of them.

Monkeydad · 10-12-2007, 03:24 PM

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Originally Posted by redsk1

Joe Theismann said he's interested in pursuing NFL analyst work in 2008 and hopes to speak with NFL Network, among others. ''I feel unchallenged but not bored,'' he said. ''I have other business interests.'' And he also gives motivational speeches. What does he think of Monday Night Football now? ``Ron is a terrific football guy but he happens to work on Tony's show. It has become a three-hour Tony Kornheiser show. When I was let go, they explained they wanted more of an issue show and less about football. They've accomplished that.'' -- Miami Herald

Sounds familiar...

Joe's right.

Monksdown · 10-12-2007, 03:25 PM

Our favorite restaurantor oozes with a God complex that makes me sick. But i love me some chicken rolls at his Alexandria bar.

Beemnseven · 10-12-2007, 03:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Monksdown

Our favorite restaurantor oozes with a God complex that makes me sick. But i love me some chicken rolls at his Alexandria bar.

I had the crabcakes and filey mignon dinner -- it was fabulous.

70Chip · 10-12-2007, 03:30 PM

I said before I thought that Joe should go to NFL Network. I think that would be good environment for him.

I think a lot of people who watch football games in order to see football being played will be sympathetic with his comments about the current broadcast. Although, I sensed the other night that perhaps a shift has taken place. It looked and sounded as though, someone said something to somebody, or a meeting took place, or a memo went out. Football was much more front and center.

scowan · 10-12-2007, 03:55 PM

I don't like Mike Tirico. Tony and Jaws are OK. I always feel like Mike is trying to hard to belong. Tony is trying to be funny and sometimes he is. Jaws is the Dan Fouts of the booth. The straight guy with the football knowledge. I don't know who is at ABC or ESPN that should replace Mike, but I wish they had more of a football guy doing the play by play.

Cowell · 10-12-2007, 04:03 PM

I don't really mind it when it's not a "football guy" doing the play-by-play. As long as the guy doing the insights knows what he is talking about I am fine.

firstdown · 10-12-2007, 04:04 PM

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Originally Posted by redsk1

Joe Theismann said he's interested in pursuing NFL analyst work in 2008 and hopes to speak with NFL Network, among others. ''I feel unchallenged but not bored,'' he said. ''I have other business interests.'' And he also gives motivational speeches. What does he think of Monday Night Football now? ``Ron is a terrific football guy but he happens to work on Tony's show. It has become a three-hour Tony Kornheiser show. When I was let go, they explained they wanted more of an issue show and less about football. They've accomplished that.'' -- Miami Herald

Sounds familiar...

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.

Redskins247 · 10-12-2007, 04:19 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.

skinsfan69 · 10-12-2007, 04:20 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.

10-12-2007, 03:08 PM	#1
redsk1 The Starter Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 2,351	Joe T. takes a "jab" at MNF Joe Theismann said he's interested in pursuing NFL analyst work in 2008 and hopes to speak with NFL Network, among others. ''I feel unchallenged but not bored,'' he said. ''I have other business interests.'' And he also gives motivational speeches. What does he think of Monday Night Football now? ``Ron is a terrific football guy but he happens to work on Tony's show. It has become a three-hour Tony Kornheiser show. When I was let go, they explained they wanted more of an issue show and less about football. They've accomplished that.'' *-- Miami Herald* *Sounds familiar...*

10-12-2007, 03:09 PM	#2
Redskin Rich The Starter Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 1,420	Re: Joe T. takes a "jab" at MNF Nah... no bitterness there

10-12-2007, 03:19 PM	#3
dmek25 MVP Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: lancaster,pa Age: 63 Posts: 10,672	Re: Joe T. takes a "jab" at MNF he might be alittle bitter, but he is right. mnf is always looking for a little glitz. but i think jaws is a huge upgrade over Joey T. and i even like Theismann __________________ "It's better to be quiet and thought a fool than to open ones mouth and remove all doubt." courtesy of 53fan

10-12-2007, 03:21 PM	#4
MTK \m/ Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: NY Age: 52 Posts: 99,568	Re: Joe T. takes a "jab" at MNF I can't say I disagree with him. __________________ Support The Warpath! \| Warpath Shop

10-12-2007, 03:23 PM	#6
Beemnseven Pro Bowl Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Virginia Beach Age: 50 Posts: 5,311	Re: Joe T. takes a "jab" at MNF I've actually been disappointed in Tony Kornheiser on MNF. The format isn't really suited towards his abilities. On his old show on ESPN Radio, he is very witty and really funny when telling stories. The problem is, he had virtually unlimited time to make an impact, whereas with MNF, he's got to get it down to about 5 seconds. So far, he hasn't adjusted well if you ask me. One thing about Jaws though -- for people who think Theismann talked too much, there isn't much difference between him and Joey T. Jaws can blabber with the best of them.

10-12-2007, 03:25 PM	#8
Monksdown The Starter Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Warrenton, Virginia Age: 44 Posts: 1,515	Re: Joe T. takes a "jab" at MNF Our favorite restaurantor oozes with a God complex that makes me sick. But i love me some chicken rolls at his Alexandria bar.

10-12-2007, 03:30 PM	#10
70Chip Playmaker Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Manassas Age: 53 Posts: 3,048	Re: Joe T. takes a "jab" at MNF I said before I thought that Joe should go to NFL Network. I think that would be good environment for him. I think a lot of people who watch football games in order to see football being played will be sympathetic with his comments about the current broadcast. Although, I sensed the other night that perhaps a shift has taken place. It looked and sounded as though, someone said something to somebody, or a meeting took place, or a memo went out. Football was much more front and center. __________________ This Monkey's Gone to Heaven

10-12-2007, 03:55 PM	#11
scowan The Starter Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: KY Age: 55 Posts: 1,559	Re: Joe T. takes a "jab" at MNF I don't like Mike Tirico. Tony and Jaws are OK. I always feel like Mike is trying to hard to belong. Tony is trying to be funny and sometimes he is. Jaws is the Dan Fouts of the booth. The straight guy with the football knowledge. I don't know who is at ABC or ESPN that should replace Mike, but I wish they had more of a football guy doing the play by play.

10-12-2007, 04:03 PM	#12
Cowell Impact Rookie Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Bluffton, South Carolina Posts: 803	Re: Joe T. takes a "jab" at MNF I don't really mind it when it's not a "football guy" doing the play-by-play. As long as the guy doing the insights knows what he is talking about I am fine.

10-12-2007, 04:19 PM	#14
Redskins247 Impact Rookie Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Raleigh NC Posts: 873	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, 04:20 PM	#15
skinsfan69 Living Legend Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Arlington, VA Posts: 17,319	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.

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