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ESPN (A bunch of Death-Spiraling maroons)

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TooTallMenardo;2111589; said:
Jesus, now I just feel like they are pushing certain buttons just to see the response from the readers. :lol:
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Exactly. Out of all the phrases they could've used, they just happen to decise to use "chink in the armor"? Anyone who thinks they didn't purposely select that phrase to get a rise out of viewers is sadly mistaken. As much as we hate ESP!N, they didn't get the be the behemoth of sports broadcasting they are today by being stupid (despite the thread title).
 
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CHU;2110315; said:
I stopped watching ESPN years ago for anything other than games, but has the network started working "Jeremy Lin" into unrelated stories yet (such as college basketball or something)?
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Yes. Watching the Marquette v. UConn game in a bar earlier today. Sound was turned down so I couldn't hear the commentary (thank god), but ESPiN runs a highlight package of Lin playing against UConn. Then they show a graphic of his statline from that game and his stats through his first 7 games with the Knicks. :huh:
 
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GoBucks1014;2111638; said:
Yes. Watching the Marquette v. UConn game in a bar earlier today. Sound was turned down so I couldn't hear the commentary (thank god), but ESPiN runs a highlight package of Lin playing against UConn. Then they show a graphic of his statline from that game and his stats through his first 7 games with the Knicks. :huh:
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Perfect logic in E!SPN's mind to compare college stats to pro stats. :lol:
 
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buxfan4life;2112176; said:
Did anyone else catch the SEC logo they displayed coming out of the half of the OSU/UM game when they went to compare team stats for the first half?
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Why, yes. Yes I did. Funny thing is, Bilas kept saying "this is Big Ten basketball" in reference to the poor shooting and lack of fouls being called.
 
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At ESPN we are aware of three offensive and inappropriate comments made on ESPN outlets during our coverage of Jeremy Lin.

Saturday we apologized for two references. We have since learned of a similar reference Friday on ESPN Radio New York. The incidents were separate and different. We have engaged in a thorough review of all three and have taken the following action:

? The ESPN employee responsible for our Mobile headline has been dismissed.

? The ESPNEWS anchor has been suspended for 30 days.

? The radio commentator is not an ESPN employee.

We again apologize, especially to Mr. Lin. His accomplishments are a source of great pride to the Asian-American community, including the Asian-American employees at ESPN. Through self-examination, improved editorial practices and controls, and response to constructive criticism, we will be better in the future.
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:lol:
 
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buxfan4life;2112176; said:
Did anyone else catch the SEC logo they displayed coming out of the half of the OSU/UM game when they went to compare team stats for the first half?
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Also liked the shot of Urbie in the crowd with the little box underneath that made sure it let everyone know he used to be the UF coach.
 
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