John Gruden to Replace Tony Kornhieser on MNF - Page 2

colimo · 05-19-2009, 12:54 PM

glad to see it...hated kornheiser, boring, not knowlegeable now if they could get rid of some of the rest it would be good....jaworski is lousy too

TideRoll · 05-20-2009, 09:17 PM

I think back on all of the folks who have called MNF through the years: Howard Cosell, Dandy Don, Tark, Gifford, Al Michaels, Madden. Kornhieser just never belonged. I was never a big fan of Cosell, but there have been some greats on that broadcast through the years. Though I think Gruden will be a good step up and will certainly bring an interesting perspective, I doubt he'll ever attain legendary status. I think in two years he'll get another gig, maybe in college, and be gone.

Patching into the stadium play by play announcer would be preferable to Kornhieser, but to be fair I think the same thing about a lot of sports broadcast teams. Too much talk, too much pedantic puffery.

jaycarla · 05-31-2009, 11:20 PM

Good fit for Chucky. Will only be for a year or two, but looking forward to him in the booth.

Wifey is also a huge Chucky fan and even though she watches on Sunday with me she usually finds something else to do on Monday, that is about to change.

05-19-2009, 12:54 PM	#21
colimo friend of Brother Maynard Join Date: Mar 2009 First Name: doug Location: centennial, colorado Posts: 1,322 Trading: (41)	Re: John Gruden to Replace Tony Kornhieser on MNF glad to see it...hated kornheiser, boring, not knowlegeable now if they could get rid of some of the rest it would be good....jaworski is lousy too __________________ Life is too short for cheap beer, cheap liguor and bad cigars...gimme a guinness, glenlivet and a good cigar on a golf course and its heaven on earth!!

05-20-2009, 09:17 PM	#22
TideRoll It is what it is. Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tim Location: North of the 'Ham Posts: 154 Trading: (5)	Re: John Gruden to Replace Tony Kornhieser on MNF I think back on all of the folks who have called MNF through the years: Howard Cosell, Dandy Don, Tark, Gifford, Al Michaels, Madden. Kornhieser just never belonged. I was never a big fan of Cosell, but there have been some greats on that broadcast through the years. Though I think Gruden will be a good step up and will certainly bring an interesting perspective, I doubt he'll ever attain legendary status. I think in two years he'll get another gig, maybe in college, and be gone. Patching into the stadium play by play announcer would be preferable to Kornhieser, but to be fair I think the same thing about a lot of sports broadcast teams. Too much talk, too much pedantic puffery. __________________ “If you believe in yourself and have dedication and pride, and never quit, you'll be a winner. The price of victory is high but so are the rewards.” - Paul W. Bryant

05-31-2009, 11:20 PM	#23
jaycarla Mossy Hoosier Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jay Location: Carmel, IN Posts: 828 Trading: (7)	Re: John Gruden to Replace Tony Kornhieser on MNF Good fit for Chucky. Will only be for a year or two, but looking forward to him in the booth. Wifey is also a huge Chucky fan and even though she watches on Sunday with me she usually finds something else to do on Monday, that is about to change. __________________ “I bet Eli doesn't even have one touchdown today, ... I'm the best Manning" -Peyton Manning