Tag: Monday Night Football
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What’s Left In the Game of Broadcasting Musical Chairs?
"The game of musical chairs is ongoing at this point with much movement in the booths across the land. These announcers are just trying to have a seat available when the music stops."
John Skipper: There’s No Evidence Broadcasters Are Worth $18 Million Per Year
“I never saw a scintilla of evidence that the people in the booth change the ratings even by a smidgen. The race to hire people is mostly about internal pride."
How Will the ManningCast And Troy Aikman Coexist At ESPN?
"If you have upwards of $25 million per year invested in your people alone, how can the network justify telling people to go to ESPN2 or ESPN+ to watch the Mannings instead?"
Anatomy Of An Analyst: Brian Griese
Griese is a pro in the booth. He can break down what a quarterback sees or what an offensive coordinator is trying to accomplish on any given play, or in certain situations.
Did The Manningcast Work?
"The first show was great, but as is the case most of the time, there is room to grow."
Anatomy of An Analyst: Louis Riddick
"The experiences Riddick has had over the length of his career are irreplaceable when it comes to his analysis of the sport."
Is Dan Le Batard Right About Mina Kimes & Monday Night Football?
"Gaining respect from teams means you’ll get information that others may not."
Building A Fantasy Monday Night Football Booth
"The glory days of ABC’s early telecasts are gone. The uniqueness of those booths can’t be replicated and the times have just changed frankly and maybe nobody should try to duplicate what worked then."
Do You Dare Bite The Hand That Feeds?
"At the local level, we need the support of our station management. They need to understand what your job is and how to protect your interests, the station’s interests and satisfying the team partner all at the same time."
Broadcaster Review: Monday Night Football
"You aren’t going to make everyone happy, but in prep for a game like this, having something good, bad or indifferent to say about each club will go a long way in keeping interest."