How much do you hate Tony Kornheisser?

[JeffGollin]

I can't imagine anything more dreadful than having to announce a preseason game.
Ed - Not if you know and understand your target audience.

Who watches most preseason games? Hard core fans who want to see how the rookies and other newcomers are doing. Who doesn't watch? Casual fans who only want to watch the big name superstars or place a bet on the home team.

If I were a producer or announcer, I'd have a ball - I'd know everything there was to know about Ali Highsmith. I'd want to tell the story about Brandon Keith, what happened to him at Oklahoma and what his challenges are now. I'd want to let viewers in on the little known fact that DRC is playing with one kidney (but why it's not considered a problem). I'd want to dig deeper into the "When's Alan Branch Gonna Bring It?" question of the evening. I'd take a long hard look at the #3 WR competion on the Cardinal roster. I'd analyze the pros and cons of a 6-8 DE's pass deflection capability offset perhaps by a high center of gravity. Lots of pretaped footage to augment the action on the field

And I'd have Jaws pull out the old chalkboard and demonstrate all the various looks involved in Pendergast's mad scientist defense.

And that doesn't even include similar stuff that, no doubt, NO hard core fans want to know about.

Put the play by play action within the above context and things become a lot more interesting to those bothering to tune in.

But so long as ESPN tries to "broaden its viewer base" during preseason, they will continue to put a lame product on the tube and ultimately undermine what was once a pretty strong brand.

 

[football karma]

Tony K did something I didnt think possible: make me miss Joe Theisman

I guess the issue I have is that he took the easy way out -- his "analysis" was as shallow as a saucer.

 

[TJ]

Interesting note:

Jaws and Tirico took time the Tuesday prior to watch practices and interview coaches and players. They were impressed with what they saw and had stated that we were on the track to success.

Meanwhile, Cornhole wanted nothing to do with interviews. Apparently, he was 200 yardds away from the practice facility, then asked to be taken back to Phoenix.

Tool

 

[Lorenzo]

I don't know why ESPN continues to throw him out there when they have much better to offer. especially if they know the majority of fans don't want to hear his voice. seriously this gardenhoser guy is a joke and isn't even funny. leave him on daytime. put on a real comedian if that's the route you want to go.

 

[Ed Burmila]

Yeah, Kornhole's commentary makes it very, very obvious that he does no preparation whatsoever. All he's interested in doing is kissing the behinds of the same small group of "superstars" over and over. Ever see his interview with Bill Belicheck? I was worried that Tony was going to start blowing him right on camera.

 

[Lorenzo]

actually forget about daytime television. kornenheimer needs his own AM talk show. maybe an appearance or two on around the horn is all i'd give em. no nevermind.

 

[Jetstream Green]

kornhollio does not belong in the booth

I can understand a few swipes at team with a losing franchise history but the damn guy would not get off of it. He took every chance he had at not only using the Cardinals as a punchline for his jokes but got down right insulting. When he even used his poor fantasy football team as an excuse to unload it went way too far. As an announcer he needs to realize that every team has fans and their current season is not dictated by the past. I think it was bad enough where ESPN owes it to themselves to make him make a formal apology...it was that bad.

 

[LoyaltyisaCurse]

I can't imagine anything more dreadful than having to announce a preseason game.
Ed - Not if you know and understand your target audience.

Who watches most preseason games? Hard core fans who want to see how the rookies and other newcomers are doing. Who doesn't watch? Casual fans who only want to watch the big name superstars or place a bet on the home team.

If I were a producer or announcer, I'd have a ball - I'd know everything there was to know about Ali Highsmith. I'd want to tell the story about Brandon Keith, what happened to him at Oklahoma and what his challenges are now. I'd want to let viewers in on the little known fact that DRC is playing with one kidney (but why it's not considered a problem). I'd want to dig deeper into the "When's Alan Branch Gonna Bring It?" question of the evening. I'd take a long hard look at the #3 WR competion on the Cardinal roster. I'd analyze the pros and cons of a 6-8 DE's pass deflection capability offset perhaps by a high center of gravity. Lots of pretaped footage to augment the action on the field

And I'd have Jaws pull out the old chalkboard and demonstrate all the various looks involved in Pendergast's mad scientist defense.

And that doesn't even include similar stuff that, no doubt, NO hard core fans want to know about.

Put the play by play action within the above context and things become a lot more interesting to those bothering to tune in.

But so long as ESPN tries to "broaden its viewer base" during preseason, they will continue to put a lame product on the tube and ultimately undermine what was once a pretty strong brand.

:notworthy P.O.T.Y!

 

[SuperSpck]

I got back from class tonight and flipped on MNF.

No Kornheisser. Did I miss him getting fired, or does he only show up when he feels like it?

And knowing his banter, wouldn't he say he wouldn't possibly miss the SD weather?

 

[Beaver]

He is recovering from hernia surgery.

 

[Longcolts]

He is recovering from hernia surgery.

So that makes it brain surgery right?

 

[SuperSpck]

Dammit.

There was still too much silly stuff, and it lacked desired focus, but one less voice in the booth made it much better.

Tony K or anyone else, 3 is just a wrong number.

 

[lobo]

Re: Question

Answer.....long and short version:



A WHOLE LOT FOR A WHOLE LOT OF REASONS

 

[Lorenzo]

this thread will be alive and well as long as there's MNF this year.

 

[CtCardinals78]

oooooooooo can we play over under on when we think the announcement is going to come before Korndog is canned?

I think by the second week of November ESPN will annonce he won't be back for the 2009 season. I thought no way in hell is there anyone on Earth that could make me yearn for the days of Dennis Miller in the MNF booth. Here's to proving me wrong Mr. Kornheisser!

 

[TJ]

oooooooooo can we play over under on when we think the announcement is going to come before Korndog is canned?

I think by the second week of November ESPN will annonce he won't be back for the 2009 season. I thought no way in hell is there anyone on Earth that could make me yearn for the days of Dennis Miller in the MNF booth. Here's to proving me wrong Mr. Kornheisser!

My sentiments exactly!! Im against the 2nd color commentator for MNF all together, even if its a well respected veteran. I like Jaws and I think his analysis is spot on in most cases. Tirico does a fair job with play by play. Those two alone could do a fine job on their own if given the opportunity. And ESPN could save $1 mil per year, Kornhole's salary.

 

[CtCardinals78]

My sentiments exactly!! Im against the 2nd color commentator for MNF all together, even if its a well respected veteran. I like Jaws and I think his analysis is spot on in most cases. Tirico does a fair job with play by play. Those two alone could do a fine job on their own if given the opportunity. And ESPN could save $1 mil per year, Kornhole's salary.

Yup it needs to be two people, but ESPN being the you know whats that they are will always have three and the third won't know jack about football or sports like Korndog.

I would be happy with Jaws and I really like Mike Patrick, always did. I believe he was the original guy from when TNT had SFN ! I am getting old. Cards beating PIT on TNT SNF in SDS in OT when the PIT returner fumbled the kickoff. What a beautiful game!

Anyways my vote is Jaws and Patrick.