Ontopic Sports thread

[Valve1138]

The network has lost more than 10 million subscribers over the past several years. At the same time, the cost of broadcasting major sports has continued to rise. Among many other deals, ESPN committed to a 10-year, $15.2 billion deal with the N.F.L. in 2011; a nine-year, $12 billion deal with the N.B.A.; and a $7.3 billion deal for the college football playoffs.

This would explain quite a bit.

 

[Floptical]

And Ed Werder.

But they still have Chucky Gruden for $6 million a year. Because he's a big draw.


He's not, he's an asshole.

It would have been ironic to see him cut since he keeps turning down coaching jobs because of his MNF gig. And ESPN totally killed MNF from something cool into something I only watch if my team is in it. CBS SNF is the new king of the week.

 

[Floptical]

This would explain quite a bit.

this actually seems like a better explanation

http://www.businessinsider.com/espn-layoffs-saving-sportscenter-2017-4

 

[Valve1138]

this actually seems like a better explanation

http://www.businessinsider.com/espn-layoffs-saving-sportscenter-2017-4

They spent a gajillion on hat set for Sportscenter. Something like $20 million.

 

[Floptical]

They spent a gajillion on hat set for Sportscenter. Something like $20 million.

But they are right in the world of social media etc who needs to watch a highlight show.

 

[Ledboots]

And Ed Werder.

But they still have Chucky Gruden for $6 million a year. Because he's a big draw.


He's not, he's an asshole.

No he isn't

 

[Valve1138]

No he isn't

He's worthless. Terrible announcer. MNF ratings are shit, and he's a big reason why.

As for coaching? He's the Trent Dilfer of coaches.

 

[Floptical]

here's the running list. Surprised they cut Jayson Starke

http://deadspin.com/a-running-list-of-espn-layoffs-1794664091

 

[Floptical]

He's worthless. Terrible announcer. MNF ratings are shit, and he's a big reason why.

As for coaching? He's the Trent Dilfer of coaches.

ha ha ha ESPN just cut Dilfer

 

[Valve1138]

ha ha ha ESPN just cut Dilfer

That makes my day. Fucking asshole.

 

[Valve1138]

ESPN seems to be firing mostly white men, right?

Stephen A Smith is somehow still employed there.

 

[Floptical]

ESPN seems to be firing mostly white men, right?

Stephen A Smith is somehow still employed there.

They did give a major show to Michael Smith and Jemele

 

[Valve1138]

Shifting demographics I suppose.

 

[Ledboots]

 

[Floptical]

That was Dungy's team poke poke poke

 

[Ledboots]

That was Dungy's team poke poke poke

Of course it was.

 

[Valve1138]

That was Dungy's team poke poke poke

Yep. Against his old team that didn't alter the signals at all.

 

[Jehannum]

ESPN seems to be firing mostly white men, right?

Stephen A Smith is somehow still employed there.

Of all people here, you commenting on employment seems the least apt.

 

[Darth Handsome]

Of all people here, you commenting on employment seems the least apt.

Im still trying to figure out who he built the mancave for.

 

[adi]

Of all people here, you commenting on employment seems the least apt.

I thought that was me..