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osubuckeye4
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Reminds me of the legendary Tyler Palko MNF game.
Ron Jaworski removed from ‘Monday Night Football’
Ron Jaworski is out at "Monday Night Football." ESPN announced Wednesday that the analyst would be removed from the network's signature broadcast beginning in August. Mike Tirico and Jon Gruden will operate as a two-man booth. Jaworski will remain at … <a...
This paragraph, from a December article in The New Yorker about Gruden, was a perfect microcosm of Jaws' time in the booth:
When it was Jaworski's turn, he issued a stern proclamation. "Call me crazy, but I'm really excited for Tyler Palko tonight," he said, and a roomful of skeptical sports producers erupted in laughter. Jaworski had given himself the thankless task of building up the Chiefs, praising them as much as he could without putting his own credibility at risk. Perhaps viewers would buy into the idea, however far-fetched, that Palko would emerge as the night's underdog hero. Later that day, as Jaworski was making a cup of coffee in the ESPN bus, he tried the line again. "Call me crazy, but I'm excited about Tyler Palko," he said. He exhaled. "I've got to sell this," he said to himself.
He became a carnival barker, not a football analyst. That may have been his own doing or based on the suggestions of ESPN producers. Regardless, the mentality to promote the game rather than describe it, which seems to be shared by Tirico and Gruden, is a big reason why "Monday Night Football" has become borderline unwatchable in recent years. It's not a football game anymore; it's a promotional vehicle. (That's only going to get worse when Gruden is given a bigger stage.)
cmvideo75
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Psssh.... Tyler Palko never had a 3TD game vs the lethal Cardinals pass defense. Not even a comparison!!Reminds me of the legendary Tyler Palko MNF game.
Ron Jaworski removed from ‘Monday Night Football’
Ron Jaworski is out at "Monday Night Football." ESPN announced Wednesday that the analyst would be removed from the network's signature broadcast beginning in August. Mike Tirico and Jon Gruden will operate as a two-man booth. Jaworski will remain at … <a...sports.yahoo.com
This paragraph, from a December article in The New Yorker about Gruden, was a perfect microcosm of Jaws' time in the booth:
When it was Jaworski's turn, he issued a stern proclamation. "Call me crazy, but I'm really excited for Tyler Palko tonight," he said, and a roomful of skeptical sports producers erupted in laughter. Jaworski had given himself the thankless task of building up the Chiefs, praising them as much as he could without putting his own credibility at risk. Perhaps viewers would buy into the idea, however far-fetched, that Palko would emerge as the night's underdog hero. Later that day, as Jaworski was making a cup of coffee in the ESPN bus, he tried the line again. "Call me crazy, but I'm excited about Tyler Palko," he said. He exhaled. "I've got to sell this," he said to himself.
He became a carnival barker, not a football analyst. That may have been his own doing or based on the suggestions of ESPN producers. Regardless, the mentality to promote the game rather than describe it, which seems to be shared by Tirico and Gruden, is a big reason why "Monday Night Football" has become borderline unwatchable in recent years. It's not a football game anymore; it's a promotional vehicle. (That's only going to get worse when Gruden is given a bigger stage.)
EDIT - Ha! Look at that! The NFL has blocked all Joe Milton links.... they know what is coming!
osubuckeye4
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osubuckeye4
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Meanwhile, in LA.....
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The Chargers have to win a game eventually, right?
Entering Week 9 of the NFL season, the slumping team is 0-7. But Chargers fans who are still hoping to see the squad win its first game of the season can attend the upcoming Nov. 8 matchup for less than a beer.
The Chargers and Texans square off at SoFi Stadium on Sunday with the get-in price listed at only $12, according to TickPick. The NFL's lone winless team has two of the cheapest get-in prices for a regular-season game. The Chargers' Nov. 22 matchup against the Jets starts at $16.
The Chargers haven't won a game since Dec. 21 against the Cowboys. Dating back to last season, the team is 0-10 in its last 10 games.
Their losing streak began against the Texans on Dec. 27. Almost a year later, the Chargers will face Houston again looking for its first win of the 2026 season.
The Chargers have gone 27 consecutive drives without a touchdown, the NFL's longest streak since the 2024 Dolphins, who were coached by Mike McDaniel.
As offensive coordinator in LA, McDaniel is leading the NFL's worst offense.
The third year of the Jim Harbaugh era in Hollywood was slated to be the best yet. However, it appears Harbaugh and general manager Joe Hortiz have no answers for the winless Chargers at this point in the season.
Chargers tickets against playoff foe cost less than a beer
The Chargers have to win a game eventually, right? Entering Week 9 of the NFL season, the slumping team is 0-7. But Chargers fans who are still hoping to see...
Chargers tickets against playoff foe cost less than a beer
The Chargers have to win a game eventually, right?
Entering Week 9 of the NFL season, the slumping team is 0-7. But Chargers fans who are still hoping to see the squad win its first game of the season can attend the upcoming Nov. 8 matchup for less than a beer.
The Chargers and Texans square off at SoFi Stadium on Sunday with the get-in price listed at only $12, according to TickPick. The NFL's lone winless team has two of the cheapest get-in prices for a regular-season game. The Chargers' Nov. 22 matchup against the Jets starts at $16.
The Chargers haven't won a game since Dec. 21 against the Cowboys. Dating back to last season, the team is 0-10 in its last 10 games.
Their losing streak began against the Texans on Dec. 27. Almost a year later, the Chargers will face Houston again looking for its first win of the 2026 season.
The Chargers have gone 27 consecutive drives without a touchdown, the NFL's longest streak since the 2024 Dolphins, who were coached by Mike McDaniel.
As offensive coordinator in LA, McDaniel is leading the NFL's worst offense.
The third year of the Jim Harbaugh era in Hollywood was slated to be the best yet. However, it appears Harbaugh and general manager Joe Hortiz have no answers for the winless Chargers at this point in the season.
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