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[deleted] 10/21/23 6:04:06 PM #37:	[deleted] <cite>[deleted] posted [p:976789223] in Why is ESP... [t:80599593]...</cite> <quote>[deleted]</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Euripides 10/21/23 7:07:35 PM #1:	He's a toxic bro-child who has shitty takes on College Gameday, and has a radio show that features other toxic bro-childs like Aaron Rodgers. He's the sports version of Joe Rogan. I don't know anyone who likes him, and recent viewer polls show that the ESPN audience doesn't like him either. So why has ESPN gone all in on this goon? --- people who car cars a whip are so cringe <cite>Euripides posted [p:976787453] in Why is ESP... [t:80599593]...</cite> <quote>He's a toxic bro-child who has shitty takes on College Gameday, and has a radio show that features other toxic bro-childs like Aaron Rodgers. He's the sports version of Joe Rogan. I don't know anyone who likes him, and recent viewer polls show that the ESPN audience doesn't like him either.So why has ESPN gone all in on this goon? </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Anteaterking 10/21/23 7:11:16 PM #2:	Because the Pat McAfee show is popular so they thought that it would be simple to just port him over to cable TV because they didn't learn their lesson the last fifty times people have tried to do that. --- http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b136/Anteaterking/scan00021.jpg http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b136/Anteaterking/scan00021.jpg <cite>Anteaterking posted [p:976787519] in Why is ESP... [t:80599593]...</cite> <quote>Because the Pat McAfee show is popular so they thought that it would be simple to just port him over to cable TV because they didn't learn their lesson the last fifty times people have tried to do that. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Euripides 10/21/23 7:16:48 PM #3:	Anteaterking posted... Because the Pat McAfee show is popular so they thought that it would be simple to just port him over to cable TV because they didn't learn their lesson the last fifty times people have tried to do that. Define "popular". We see the worst of the worst sports people with "popular" shows (Colin Cowherd, Jim Rome, Skip Bayless, Mad Dog, etc.). Who listens to this garbage? It's all awful --- people who car cars a whip are so cringe <cite>Euripides posted [p:976787609] in Why is ESP... [t:80599593]...</cite> <quote>Anteaterking posted... </cite><quote>Because the Pat McAfee show is popular so they thought that it would be simple to just port him over to cable TV because they didn't learn their lesson the last fifty times people have tried to do that.</quote>Define "popular". We see the worst of the worst sports people with "popular" shows (Colin Cowherd, Jim Rome, Skip Bayless, Mad Dog, etc.). Who listens to this garbage? It's all awful </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
DirkDiggles 10/21/23 7:17:27 PM #4:	Random CE'er has opinion. News at 11:00. --- Intel 486, Integrated videocard, 16MB RAM, 64MB HD, 3 1/4 inch floppy <cite>DirkDiggles posted [p:976787620] in Why is ESP... [t:80599593]...</cite> <quote>Random CE'er has opinion. News at 11:00. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
brestugo 10/21/23 7:17:40 PM #5:	Probably comes cheaper than a serious analyst. Cable TV is dying and they've made serious staffing cuts, yet have no less time to fill. --- Putin delenda est <cite>brestugo posted [p:976787624] in Why is ESP... [t:80599593]...</cite> <quote>Probably comes cheaper than a serious analyst. Cable TV is dying and they've made serious staffing cuts, yet have no less time to fill. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Bandit_Keith 10/21/23 7:18:45 PM #6:	Euripides posted... Define "popular". We see the worst of the worst sports people with "popular" shows (Colin Cowherd, Jim Rome, Skip Bayless, Mad Dog, etc.). Who listens to this garbage? It's all awful I think you know what popular means. Even if you don't like these jackasses. --- http://i.imgur.com/nq0Fn6a.jpg <cite>Bandit_Keith posted [p:976787643] in Why is ESP... [t:80599593]...</cite> <quote>Euripides posted... </cite><quote>Define "popular". We see the worst of the worst sports people with "popular" shows (Colin Cowherd, Jim Rome, Skip Bayless, Mad Dog, etc.). Who listens to this garbage? It's all awful</quote>I think you know what popular means. Even if you don't like these jackasses. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
foreverzero212 10/21/23 7:19:06 PM #7:	Euripides posted... Who listens to this garbage? It's all awful The people that still tune into daytime cable tv shows. ESPN's audience. --- lions and panthers oh my <cite>foreverzero212 posted [p:976787648] in Why is ESP... [t:80599593]...</cite> <quote>Euripides posted... </cite><quote>Who listens to this garbage? It's all awful</quote>The people that still tune into daytime cable tv shows. ESPN's audience. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
NPC 10/21/23 7:20:03 PM #8:	ESPN's decision to feature Pat McAfee and other personalities can be influenced by a variety of factors. It's essential to remember that media outlets aim to cater to a diverse audience, and this often involves including a range of personalities with different styles and viewpoints. Pat McAfee, like many other sports commentators, may have a following or appeal to a specific demographic that ESPN is trying to reach. Opinions about sports commentators can vary widely, and what some viewers may dislike, others might appreciate. Ultimately, ESPN's goal is to engage a broad audience, and they make decisions based on a mix of market research, ratings, and audience feedback. If you don't personally enjoy Pat McAfee's content, there are likely other sports commentators and programs that may align more with your preferences. ESPN typically provides a variety of content to cater to different tastes. <cite>NPC posted [p:976787666] in Why is ESP... [t:80599593]...</cite> <quote>ESPN's decision to feature Pat McAfee and other personalities can be influenced by a variety of factors. It's essential to remember that media outlets aim to cater to a diverse audience, and this often involves including a range of personalities with different styles and viewpoints. Pat McAfee, like many other sports commentators, may have a following or appeal to a specific demographic that ESPN is trying to reach.Opinions about sports commentators can vary widely, and what some viewers may dislike, others might appreciate. Ultimately, ESPN's goal is to engage a broad audience, and they make decisions based on a mix of market research, ratings, and audience feedback.If you don't personally enjoy Pat McAfee's content, there are likely other sports commentators and programs that may align more with your preferences. ESPN typically provides a variety of content to cater to different tastes.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Bandit_Keith 10/21/23 7:21:28 PM #9:	NPC posted... Ultimately, ESPN's goal is to engage a broad audience Not really. They completely ignore most markets. They want 18-44 year old white men. --- http://i.imgur.com/nq0Fn6a.jpg <cite>Bandit_Keith posted [p:976787691] in Why is ESP... [t:80599593]...</cite> <quote>NPC posted... </cite><quote>Ultimately, ESPN's goal is to engage a broad audience</quote>Not really. They completely ignore most markets. They want 18-44 year old white men. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
furb 10/21/23 7:23:41 PM #10:	I like him. I only listen to his radio show tho. I don't watch epsn because it sucks I also listen to mad dog radio all the time lol. I like real sports news, I get that from the wire services and the local papers that cover my teams. I listen to these guys on the radio for fun and background noise. --- You know how fads are. Today it's brains, tomorrow, pierced tongues. Then the next day, pierced brains. -Jane Lane <cite>furb posted [p:976787720] in Why is ESP... [t:80599593]...</cite> <quote>I like him.I only listen to his radio show tho. I don't watch epsn because it sucksI also listen to mad dog radio all the time lol.I like real sports news, I get that from the wire services and the local papers that cover my teams. I listen to these guys on the radio for fun and background noise. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
RIPVyseCity 10/21/23 7:28:14 PM #11:	Is that the WWE guy? <cite>RIPVyseCity posted [p:976787791] in Why is ESP... [t:80599593]...</cite> <quote>Is that the WWE guy?</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
furb 10/21/23 7:29:05 PM #12:	RIPVyseCity posted... Is that the WWE guy? Former wvu kicker and pro football kicker. --- You know how fads are. Today it's brains, tomorrow, pierced tongues. Then the next day, pierced brains. -Jane Lane <cite>furb posted [p:976787809] in Why is ESP... [t:80599593]...</cite> <quote>RIPVyseCity posted... </cite><quote>Is that the WWE guy?</quote>Former wvu kicker and pro football kicker. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Bandit_Keith 10/21/23 7:29:05 PM #13:	furb posted... mad dog Also a terrible jackass. --- http://i.imgur.com/nq0Fn6a.jpg <cite>Bandit_Keith posted [p:976787810] in Why is ESP... [t:80599593]...</cite> <quote>furb posted... </cite><quote>mad dog</quote>Also a terrible jackass. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
furb 10/21/23 7:29:29 PM #14:	Bandit_Keith posted... Also a terrible jackass. Yep that's the appeal --- You know how fads are. Today it's brains, tomorrow, pierced tongues. Then the next day, pierced brains. -Jane Lane <cite>furb posted [p:976787819] in Why is ESP... [t:80599593]...</cite> <quote>Bandit_Keith posted... </cite><quote>Also a terrible jackass.</quote>Yep that's the appeal </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Hayame_Zero 10/21/23 7:29:36 PM #15:	furb posted... Former wvu kicker and pro football kicker. But also the WWE guy. --- ...I think I'm done here... <cite>Hayame_Zero posted [p:976787822] in Why is ESP... [t:80599593]...</cite> <quote>furb posted... </cite><quote>Former wvu kicker and pro football kicker.</quote>But also the WWE guy. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
ironman2009 10/21/23 7:29:58 PM #16:	he's not bad. --- THRILLHO <cite>ironman2009 posted [p:976787829] in Why is ESP... [t:80599593]...</cite> <quote>he's not bad. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
StealThisSheen 10/21/23 7:30:43 PM #17:	It's not that they're "trying" to make him a thing. It's that he's, unfortunately, already a thing, and they're following the money. --- Seplito Nash, Smelling Like the Vault since 1996 Step FOUR! Get Paid! <cite>StealThisSheen posted [p:976787846] in Why is ESP... [t:80599593]...</cite> <quote>It's not that they're "trying" to make him a thing.It's that he's, unfortunately, already a thing, and they're following the money. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
aarrgus 10/21/23 7:35:48 PM #18:	Remember when Doucebro McAfee had a "big announcement" that he hyped to the moon like two years ago? And it was that he was basically being paid tons of money to be sponsored by a sports gambling company? That said all about him I ever needed to hear. Not to mention seeing his "fans" fall all over themselves praising him for that move... ....oh and the recent revelation that he literally pays millions of dollars for the Rogers interviews. So much for "journalism".... --- Last night I was lying in bed, staring at the stars, and I wondered... Where the *** is my roof?* <cite>aarrgus posted [p:976787931] in Why is ESP... [t:80599593]...</cite> <quote>Remember when Doucebro McAfee had a "big announcement" that he hyped to the moon like two years ago? And it was that he was basically being paid tons of money to be sponsored by a sports gambling company?That said all about him I ever needed to hear. Not to mention seeing his "fans" fall all over themselves praising him for that move... ....oh and the recent revelation that he literally pays millions of dollars for the Rogers interviews. So much for "journalism".... </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Euripides 10/21/23 7:36:11 PM #19:	StealThisSheen posted... It's not that they're "trying" to make him a thing. It's that he's, unfortunately, already a thing, and they're following the money. They simultaneously put him on College Game Day AND syndicated his radio show AND have him in advertising. --- people who car cars a whip are so cringe <cite>Euripides posted [p:976787937] in Why is ESP... [t:80599593]...</cite> <quote>StealThisSheen posted... </cite><quote>It's not that they're "trying" to make him a thing.It's that he's, unfortunately, already a thing, and they're following the money.</quote>They simultaneously put him on College Game Day AND syndicated his radio show AND have him in advertising. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Cruciferous 10/21/23 7:37:31 PM #20:	Nobody else puts special teams on the map like he does, sorry to say --- everything is going to b o k <cite>Cruciferous posted [p:976787961] in Why is ESP... [t:80599593]...</cite> <quote>Nobody else puts special teams on the map like he does, sorry to say </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
ironman2009 10/21/23 7:37:35 PM #21:	Euripides posted... They simultaneously put him on College Game Day AND syndicated his radio show AND have him in advertising. they gave him a huge amount of money to do all of that. him and Stephen A carry ESPN --- THRILLHO <cite>ironman2009 posted [p:976787963] in Why is ESP... [t:80599593]...</cite> <quote>Euripides posted... </cite><quote>They simultaneously put him on College Game Day AND syndicated his radio show AND have him in advertising.</quote>they gave him a huge amount of money to do all of that. him and Stephen A carry ESPN </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Vyrulisse 10/21/23 7:39:49 PM #22:	I like him when he's on WWE shows. Especially when he's paired up with Michael Cole. --- http://i.imgur.com/6VeX04D.jpg https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AgWr3hNXPhk <cite>Vyrulisse posted [p:976788004] in Why is ESP... [t:80599593]...</cite> <quote>I like him when he's on WWE shows. Especially when he's paired up with Michael Cole. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Dakimakura 10/21/23 7:39:56 PM #23:	He is incredibly popular and well liked. That makes them money. They like money. He is also someone who pushes the popularity of gambling which is becoming incredibly popular among sports revenue now that betting websights are becoming the sponsors of these things. Which makes everyone more revenue. And they like seeing more revenue. --- "Let the bears pay the bear tax I pay the Homer tax." - Bart Simpson <cite>Dakimakura posted [p:976788007] in Why is ESP... [t:80599593]...</cite> <quote>He is incredibly popular and well liked. That makes them money. They like money.He is also someone who pushes the popularity of gambling which is becoming incredibly popular among sports revenue now that betting websights are becoming the sponsors of these things. Which makes everyone more revenue. And they like seeing more revenue. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
El_Marsh 10/21/23 7:44:00 PM #24:	Cruciferous posted... Nobody else puts special teams on the map like he does, sorry to say I think Jay Feely is alright. He's not a cartoon character like Pat, but he knows his stuff and is well spoken on top of it. --- http://i.imgur.com/0APl48O.gifv <cite>El_Marsh posted [p:976788055] in Why is ESP... [t:80599593]...</cite> <quote>Cruciferous posted... </cite><quote>Nobody else puts special teams on the map like he does, sorry to say</quote>I think Jay Feely is alright.He's not a cartoon character like Pat, but he knows his stuff and is well spoken on top of it. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Cruciferous 10/21/23 7:45:33 PM #25:	El_Marsh posted... I think Jay Feely is alright. He's not a cartoon character like Pat, but he knows his stuff and is well spoken on top of it. Agree but he's not as bombastic and polarizing as McAfee --- everything is going to b o k <cite>Cruciferous posted [p:976788072] in Why is ESP... [t:80599593]...</cite> <quote>El_Marsh posted... </cite><quote>I think Jay Feely is alright.He's not a cartoon character like Pat, but he knows his stuff and is well spoken on top of it.</quote>Agree but he's not as bombastic and polarizing as McAfee </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
furb 10/21/23 7:46:06 PM #26:	Yall just need to dig up the tapes and watch The Sports Reporters. I think that was the last real sports journalism regularly on TV. Guys, sports talk is entertainment. ESPN, and I do think this is a shame, is just an entertainment network. All their shows are talking heads and basically every analyst is a washed up former player or the relative of a player there for name recognition and a dash of nepotism. ESPN is its own hype man because it makes money off selling drama and controversy because it gets you watching the games on its channels. We all know this. Real sports journalism exists. The AP has excellent sports writers. Your local papers do too. Defector has the best sports coverage on the internet imo for opinions AND journalism. You can go to these sources instead of the doggy, screamin' a, Skippy, or Pat. I do. I just like doggy because his meltdowns are funny and Pat is one of the few guys on national TV that care about my favorite college football team. You can like guys like this and real sports journalism too. You don't have to like them either. I get why people don't. --- You know how fads are. Today it's brains, tomorrow, pierced tongues. Then the next day, pierced brains. -Jane Lane <cite>furb posted [p:976788081] in Why is ESP... [t:80599593]...</cite> <quote>Yall just need to dig up the tapes and watch The Sports Reporters. I think that was the last real sports journalism regularly on TV.Guys, sports talk is entertainment. ESPN, and I do think this is a shame, is just an entertainment network. All their shows are talking heads and basically every analyst is a washed up former player or the relative of a player there for name recognition and a dash of nepotism. ESPN is its own hype man because it makes money off selling drama and controversy because it gets you watching the games on its channels.We all know this.Real sports journalism exists. The AP has excellent sports writers. Your local papers do too. Defector has the best sports coverage on the internet imo for opinions AND journalism. You can go to these sources instead of the doggy, screamin' a, Skippy, or Pat.I do.I just like doggy because his meltdowns are funny and Pat is one of the few guys on national TV that care about my favorite college football team. You can like guys like this and real sports journalism too.You don't have to like them either. I get why people don't. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
furb 10/21/23 7:48:44 PM #27:	I will confess though the gambling stuff makes me want to puke. It is ruining sports talk in general. No matter the host or channel. I recognize Pat hawks it and I hate it. --- You know how fads are. Today it's brains, tomorrow, pierced tongues. Then the next day, pierced brains. -Jane Lane <cite>furb posted [p:976788128] in Why is ESP... [t:80599593]...</cite> <quote>I will confess though the gambling stuff makes me want to puke. It is ruining sports talk in general. No matter the host or channel. I recognize Pat hawks it and I hate it. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Euripides 10/21/23 7:56:14 PM #28:	They are going to forever be chasing the magic that was Mike & Mike. It's insane that Stephan A. is also popular. Dakimakura posted... He is also someone who pushes the popularity of gambling which is becoming incredibly popular This is a very good point that I had not thought of. --- people who car cars a whip are so cringe <cite>Euripides posted [p:976788247] in Why is ESP... [t:80599593]...</cite> <quote>They are going to forever be chasing the magic that was Mike & Mike.It's insane that Stephan A. is also popular.Dakimakura posted... </cite><quote>He is also someone who pushes the popularity of gambling which is becoming incredibly popular </quote>This is a very good point that I had not thought of. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
StealThisSheen 10/21/23 7:58:12 PM #29:	Euripides posted... They simultaneously put him on College Game Day AND syndicated his radio show AND have him in advertising. Yes, because he was already making them a shit ton of money, and so they put him in more places, to take further advantage of it. They put him in those positions because he was already (again, unfortunately) popular, not because they were just hoping he'd be popular. --- Seplito Nash, Smelling Like the Vault since 1996 Step FOUR! Get Paid! <cite>StealThisSheen posted [p:976788281] in Why is ESP... [t:80599593]...</cite> <quote>Euripides posted... </cite><quote>They simultaneously put him on College Game Day AND syndicated his radio show AND have him in advertising.</quote>Yes, because he was already making them a shit ton of money, and so they put him in more places, to take further advantage of it.They put him in those positions because he was already (again, unfortunately) popular, not because they were just hoping he'd be popular. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
El_Marsh 10/21/23 8:01:42 PM #30:	I'm well aware of why they do it but my qualm is that I don't find the clown shows entertaining, and that's like 70% of ESPN's programming these days and the ONLY daily programming that FS1 really sells at all. I've been reading the sports page since I was 7 years old and probably will until I can't, but what I loved even more was insightful, poignant sports discussion on TV and that just doesn't exist anymore and what they've replaced it with is insulting to me. --- http://i.imgur.com/0APl48O.gifv <cite>El_Marsh posted [p:976788346] in Why is ESP... [t:80599593]...</cite> <quote>I'm well aware of why they do it but my qualm is that I don't find the clown shows entertaining, and that's like 70% of ESPN's programming these days and the ONLY daily programming that FS1 really sells at all. I've been reading the sports page since I was 7 years old and probably will until I can't, but what I loved even more was insightful, poignant sports discussion on TV and that just doesn't exist anymore and what they've replaced it with is insulting to me. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Euripides 10/21/23 8:03:20 PM #31:	He wears tank tops! He has frosted tips! He won't wear a tie on Game Day! He's JUST LIKE ME BRO --- people who car cars a whip are so cringe <cite>Euripides posted [p:976788372] in Why is ESP... [t:80599593]...</cite> <quote>He wears tank tops! He has frosted tips! He won't wear a tie on Game Day! He's JUST LIKE ME BRO </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Babidi123 10/21/23 8:04:20 PM #32:	Cruciferous posted... Nobody else puts special teams on the map like he does, sorry to say Shouts out Devin Hester <cite>Babidi123 posted [p:976788391] in Why is ESP... [t:80599593]...</cite> <quote>Cruciferous posted... </cite><quote>Nobody else puts special teams on the map like he does, sorry to say</quote>Shouts out Devin Hester</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
gatorsPENSbucs 10/21/23 8:09:50 PM #33:	Seems pretty popular and seems like more people than not enjoy him. Why not follow the people and money. --- https://imgur.com/ZFt3WwT http://error1355.com/ce/gatorsPENSbucs.html https://i.imgur.com/pqMQZyw.gif <cite>gatorsPENSbucs posted [p:976788491] in Why is ESP... [t:80599593]...</cite> <quote>Seems pretty popular and seems like more people than not enjoy him. Why not follow the people and money. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Shadow_Don 10/21/23 8:17:56 PM #34:	I dont like him but I'm glad he didn't ignore the Brett Favre story and his coverage of that was great. --- "The soul in the darkness sins, but the real sinner is he who caused the darkness." - Victor Hugo <cite>Shadow_Don posted [p:976788610] in Why is ESP... [t:80599593]...</cite> <quote>I dont like him but I'm glad he didn't ignore the Brett Favre story and his coverage of that was great. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
toreysback 10/21/23 8:18:34 PM #35:	StealThisSheen posted... It's not that they're "trying" to make him a thing. It's that he's, unfortunately, already a thing, and they're following the money. --- my memory not so good no more - that's all i can remember for now <cite>toreysback posted [p:976788614] in Why is ESP... [t:80599593]...</cite> <quote>StealThisSheen posted... </cite><quote>It's not that they're "trying" to make him a thing.It's that he's, unfortunately, already a thing, and they're following the money.</quote> </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
TheDurinator 10/21/23 8:34:34 PM #36:	He was already a thing. Which is unfortunate because he's an obnoxious dudebro and gives Rodgers a platform to peddle his insanity. <cite>TheDurinator posted [p:976788843] in Why is ESP... [t:80599593]...</cite> <quote>He was already a thing. Which is unfortunate because he's an obnoxious dudebro and gives Rodgers a platform to peddle his insanity.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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