Olbermann out

[billybarue]

Originally Posted by kelmac07

Him and Dan Patrick made an awesome team on ESPN.

I did like them together back on ESPN. I haven't seen Olbermann visit the new Dan Patrick show - I am sure it is good to see them revisit their old 'shtick.

As far as Dan Patrick's show by itself I really don't like it. I don't think he is very good at off the cuff sports commentary. And please put down the fricking basketball or golf club for a minute. Just because you can dribble a basketball doesn't add to your sports commentary. I much prefer 'Mike and Mike in the morning'.

Of note, and I might be wrong, but Olbermann was the only former ESPN commentator not asked back to the latest ESPN (??) year gala reunion. He burned a lot of bridges with ESPN, and the ashes are still smoldering and will prevent his return.

I watched his latest show to glean some info from his obvious hyperbole. I thought he was so over the top sometimes I wondered if a good bit of it was an act to keep the pot stirred up and consequently his contract price too. But judging from his acrimonious departure from ESPN, I suspect his discourteous and surly demeanor is part and parcel of who he is.

[chand]

Originally Posted by billybarue

I did like them together back on ESPN. I haven't seen Olbermann visit the new Dan Patrick show - I am sure it is good to see them revisit their old 'shtick.

As far as Dan Patrick's show by itself I really don't like it. I don't think he is very good at off the cuff sports commentary. And please put down the fricking basketball or golf club for a minute. Just because you can dribble a basketball doesn't add to your sports commentary. I much prefer 'Mike and Mike in the morning'.

Of note, and I might be wrong, but Olbermann was the only former ESPN commentator not asked back to the latest ESPN (??) year gala reunion. He burned a lot of bridges with ESPN, and the ashes are still smoldering and will prevent his return.

I watched his latest show to glean some info from his obvious hyperbole. I thought he was so over the top sometimes I wondered if a good bit of it was an act to keep the pot stirred up and consequently his contract price too. But judging from his acrimonious departure from ESPN, I suspect his discourteous and surly demeanor is part and parcel of who he is.

Those bridges are gonna smolder forever IMO. I don't dislike the guy, but he sure does seem to leave destruction in his wake.