Breaking - Jeff Van Gundy, Jalen Rose out at ESPN

NyKnicks1714 · Post #221 » by **NyKnicks1714** » Fri Jun 30, 2023 8:59 pm

Under the radar, but Suzy Kolber on that list too, been with ESPN for something like 30 years.

Post #222 » by **JDR720** » Fri Jun 30, 2023 9:00 pm

Ashley Brewer, Matt Hasselbeck and Jay Williams out too.

https://www.clickondetroit.com/sports/2023/06/30/espn-layoffs-networks-says-goodbye-to-big-stars-across-shows-sports/

David Pollock, Joon Lee out too.
https://www.si.com/media/2023/06/30/espn-layoffs-list-todd-mcshay-suzy-kolber-steve-young

Kurtz · Post #223 » by **Kurtz** » Fri Jun 30, 2023 9:01 pm

Clav wrote:
Kurtz wrote:
Clav wrote:Man JVG is worlds better than Mark... Jackson living off one catchphrase as a commentator (though he has toned it down with overusing it) but he's just dull and cliché. At least JVG has some banter and life, he's gotten better in the recent years IMO whereas Jackson has gotten worse.

I can't find the clip but during the Finals Breen, JVG, and Jackson were bantering about their own commentary crew. Mark said "We can do this job with only two commentators" and JVG said "We know who they'd choose"

It can be read both ways. JVG saying they'll choose me because I'm just better at my job // JVG saying they'll choose Mark because he's a company shill.

I like to think the former, but obviously Jackson has the last laugh because JVG was canned. ESPN is only good for their boxscore-checking these days, I hate the narrative driven talking-heads that attempt to be louder or more hot-takey than the other.

I think that was the only time I've ever laughed at a Jackson joke in like a decade of listening to him. JVG was complaining about some call and asking something like why do they even need 3 referees, as there used to be 2, to which Jackson retorted "yeah and there used to be 2 announcers".

That's right! Hahahahha yeah We can do this job with two announcers something like that. JVG's quip back was perfect, My brother and I were in stitches. Do you think that there was some internal discord between Jackson and JVG ? I kind of felt this year's ABC broadcasts with them were a bit more acidic than I recall.

JVG and Jackson have sniped at each other for as long as they've worked together. Hard to tell if they disliked each other or it was more jovial like when Shaq and Chuck take shots at one another.

But that was nothing compared to what JVG and Stan would do to each other - I really hope it goes down for it would be glorious.

10DayContract · Post #224 » by **10DayContract** » Fri Jun 30, 2023 9:04 pm

Palma Dutch wrote:Maybe it's just watching too much wrestling as a kid, but Jeff going on a boomer rant against the refs or trying to be funny is soulful to me. I don't really get people who want their commentary to sound like they are playing NBA 2K.

Ya, I don't get it. It basically seems that sports fans will complain about all commentary.

None of the people doing games make or break my watching habits.

IAMZOOTED2 · Post #225 » by **IAMZOOTED2** » Fri Jun 30, 2023 9:06 pm

FFS!! It is somewhat comforting and relieving to read so many other appreciated Jeff Gundy's thoughts, insights, and game calling. If half of us prepared for our jobs the way JVG prepared for his, our companies -- nah eff that -- the world would be a much better place to be. I know dude will land on his feet. As for Jalen... me no kyeah 'bout 'im! Bumboclat! Take ya sweet lil 'air line and them sexy veneers and disappear on small island in the Caribbean for all me kyeah.

TheGOATWill · Post #226 » by **TheGOATWill** » Fri Jun 30, 2023 9:07 pm

cap casualties.

azcatz11 · Post #227 » by **azcatz11** » Fri Jun 30, 2023 9:08 pm

Im really hoping Mina Kimes gets canned next - that would make my weekend

Castle Black · Post #228 » by **Castle Black** » Fri Jun 30, 2023 9:09 pm

Pollack too.. that sucks. I’ve always enjoyed him on College GameDay.

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clyde21 · Post #229 » by **clyde21** » Fri Jun 30, 2023 9:10 pm

JDR720 wrote:Ashley Brewer, Matt Hasselbeck and Jay Williams out too.

https://www.clickondetroit.com/sports/2023/06/30/espn-layoffs-networks-says-goodbye-to-big-stars-across-shows-sports/

David Pollock, Joon Lee out too.
https://www.si.com/media/2023/06/30/espn-layoffs-list-todd-mcshay-suzy-kolber-steve-young

David Pollock was good that sucks for college football

no idea who Brewer/Joon Lee were

Post #230 » by **JDR720** » Fri Jun 30, 2023 9:11 pm

clyde21 wrote:
JDR720 wrote:Ashley Brewer, Matt Hasselbeck and Jay Williams out too.

https://www.clickondetroit.com/sports/2023/06/30/espn-layoffs-networks-says-goodbye-to-big-stars-across-shows-sports/

David Pollock, Joon Lee out too.
https://www.si.com/media/2023/06/30/espn-layoffs-list-todd-mcshay-suzy-kolber-steve-young

David Pollock was good that sucks for college football

no idea who Brewer/Joon Lee were

Joon is an MLB writer and Brewer was one of the SC hosts.

basketballRob · Post #231 » by **basketballRob** » Fri Jun 30, 2023 9:12 pm

Doc Rivers was really good before he started coaching. It's possible that they bring him back.

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Post #232 » by **Cactus Jack** » Fri Jun 30, 2023 9:12 pm

azcatz11 wrote:Im really hoping Mina Kimes gets canned next - that would make my weekend

Not happening.

Kurtz · Post #233 » by **Kurtz** » Fri Jun 30, 2023 9:13 pm

JDR720 wrote:
clyde21 wrote:
JDR720 wrote:Ashley Brewer, Matt Hasselbeck and Jay Williams out too.

https://www.clickondetroit.com/sports/2023/06/30/espn-layoffs-networks-says-goodbye-to-big-stars-across-shows-sports/

David Pollock, Joon Lee out too.
https://www.si.com/media/2023/06/30/espn-layoffs-list-todd-mcshay-suzy-kolber-steve-young

David Pollock was good that sucks for college football

no idea who Brewer/Joon Lee were

Joon is an MLB writer and Brewer was one of the SC hosts.

Surprised about Joon Lee - he seemed like he was on the rise and I bet he wasn't even expensive.

Post #234 » by **Cactus Jack** » Fri Jun 30, 2023 9:15 pm

Castle Black wrote:Pollack too. I’ve always enjoyed him on College GameDay.

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Post #235 » by **Duke4life831** » Fri Jun 30, 2023 9:19 pm

Damn the names just arent stopping. I really liked Pollack. So its seems like ESPN is going to really string out their top tier talent and basically have them on everything, then just have a ton of mediocre to trash talent to fill out everything else.

azcatz11 · Post #236 » by **azcatz11** » Fri Jun 30, 2023 9:19 pm

Castle Black wrote:Pollack too. I’ve always enjoyed him on College GameDay.

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They need to get rid of lee corso. Let the man retire with dignity. It’s gross what they do with that old man

azcatz11 · Post #237 » by **azcatz11** » Fri Jun 30, 2023 9:22 pm

Duke4life831 wrote:Damn the names just arent stopping. I really liked Pollack. So its seems like ESPN is going to really string out their top tier talent and basically have them on everything, then just have a ton of mediocre to trash talent to fill out everything else.

Once they got rid of Kenny Mayne 6 years ago - I knew no one was ever safe. The cherry on top was trey wingo who was arguably the best employee ever.

Post #238 » by **Duke4life831** » Fri Jun 30, 2023 9:24 pm

azcatz11 wrote:
Duke4life831 wrote:Damn the names just arent stopping. I really liked Pollack. So its seems like ESPN is going to really string out their top tier talent and basically have them on everything, then just have a ton of mediocre to trash talent to fill out everything else.

Once they got rid of Kenny Mayne 6 years ago - I knew no one was ever safe. The cherry on top was trey wingo who was arguably the best employee ever.

Im trying to think who are the ones that ESPN wont touch.

Stephen A
Wilbon
Breen
SVP
Buck
Aikman

College Football:
herbstreit

College Basketball:
Bilas

Not sure who else

duppyy · Post #239 » by **duppyy** » Fri Jun 30, 2023 9:25 pm

Is ESPN going bankrupt soon or something?

duppyy · Post #240 » by **duppyy** » Fri Jun 30, 2023 9:25 pm

Duke4life831 wrote:
azcatz11 wrote:
Duke4life831 wrote:Damn the names just arent stopping. I really liked Pollack. So its seems like ESPN is going to really string out their top tier talent and basically have them on everything, then just have a ton of mediocre to trash talent to fill out everything else.

Once they got rid of Kenny Mayne 6 years ago - I knew no one was ever safe. The cherry on top was trey wingo who was arguably the best employee ever.

Im trying to think who are the ones that ESPN wont touch.

Stephen A
Wilbon
Breen
SVP
Buck
Aikman

College Football:
herbstreit

College Basketball:
Bilas

Not sure who else

Malika?