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Keith Olbermann On Football Night In America

JeeperOne

JeeperOne

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Hi everyone:

Can SOMEONE enlighten me as to WHY (Aside from the fact he's a former sportscaster and is an employee of NBC) MSNBC's Keith Olbermann is on NBC's Football Night In America???

In fact, the same could be said for Bob Costas as he's paid his dues, but that's a whole different question for a whole different thread altogether.

They already have Jerome Bettis, Chris Collinsworth, Tiki Barber, Peter King of Sports Illustrated for that GM's perspective and have just added former ESPN sportscaster Dan Patrick (Who I assume still has his radio gig on ESPN Radio).

So WHY NBC Sports feel they need Keith Olbermann??? Personally, I think NBC should replace him with Brian Gillick to give FNiA a coach's perspective as Keith is too much of a NEWS man now IMO.

Is there something I'm missing here? Am I the only one who feels this way?

Cheers :D

Pat
 
"They already have Jerome Bettis, Chris Collinsworth, Tiki Barber, Peter King...."

You've already answered your own question.

But maybe the suits felt that by teaming Dan and Keith they could recapture some of that old ESPN magic.
 
The Main Reason he was there last year and this is so he can give highlights to Sunday Games. Since he's under contract to NBC Universal, he has

every right to do it, AND BOY NOBODY DOES IT BETTER THAN HE & DAN PATRICK ;D!

I was laughing when they did their first game highlight (Bengals and Ravens); they did fumble on their last segment, but they will improve A LOT

in the next few telecasts.

Dan Patrick's show is now sponsored by Sports Illustrated and is no longer on ESPN Radio, lather a large "clear channel" syndicate.

I think, hands down, NBC's Pregame show is the best on TV with they're brand of smart humor.

Sure Bob doesn't do as much, but he dosen't have to, he has a great cast to work with.
 
Perhaps he's on because he has a track record as an accomplished and entertaining sports commentator. (Regardless of how one might feel about his day job).

Bottom line is if he brings value (in the form of ratings and viewer engagement) to the broadcast he should be on. If not, he shouldn't be on.
 
Makes more sense than Fox forcing that TV floozie Jillian Barbarie Reynolds down people's throats.
 
Olbermann and Patrick are known personalities, and NBC and the NFL both want FNIA and SNF to be their premiere primetime telecasts. There are a lot of 'heads' on the program, to be sure. But for the most part, its worth it.
 
Nate Wesley said:
Olbermann and Patrick are known personalities, and NBC and the NFL both want FNIA and SNF to be their premiere primetime telecasts. There are a lot of 'heads' on the program, to be sure. But for the most part, its worth it.
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And people may actually see Keith Overbite on NBC. I don't think too many people are watching his show on MSNBC. I'd rather watch the highlights on ESPN with the Swami.
 
Pat Cook said:
Is there something I'm missing here? Am I the only one who feels this way?
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A lot, apparently.

There's no "H" in Cris Collinsworth's name.

It's Brian Billick with a "B" -- and Fox has him anyway.

And Dan Patrick hasn't been on ESPN or ESPN Radio for about a year or so now. Much like Rush and Bob & Tom, he owns his own show and syndicates through Premiere.

Regardless of your obvious dislike for Keith -- probably because of your own narrow-minded politics -- he was a highly accomplished sports journalist long before he ever moved to MSNBC.

There's nothing funnier in sports than DP and KO riffing on highlights.
 
N_D_Radioguy said:
A lot, apparently.

There's no "H" in Cris Collinsworth's name.

It's Brian Billick with a "B" -- and Fox has him anyway.

And Dan Patrick hasn't been on ESPN or ESPN Radio for about a year or so now. Much like Rush and Bob & Tom, he owns his own show and syndicates through Premiere.

Regardless of your obvious dislike for Keith -- probably because of your own narrow-minded politics -- he was a highly accomplished sports journalist long before he ever moved to MSNBC.

There's nothing funnier in sports than DP and KO riffing on highlights.
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Dude, seriously? We're so proud that you're supporting Obama but leave it out of this conversation. He said nothing about politics. Look at Olbermann's ratings. You and your buddies are the only people watching him. Asking why NBC is floating this guy around is a legitimate question.
 
I agree that the show is jam-packed with one too many talking heads. But I think they provide some decent insight, and it is something different than ESPN.

As for Dan Patrick, I thought he seemed a little uncomfortable and noticeably quiet last night. I'm sure it'll take some time for him to settle in to that role. Still glad to see the Olbermann-Patrick reunion.
 
N_D_Radioguy said:
Regardless of your obvious dislike for Keith -- probably because of your own narrow-minded politics -- he was a highly accomplished sports journalist long before he ever moved to MSNBC.
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I wonder if you would have made the same statement to those who were outraged when Rush Limbaugh was hired as a commentator on ESPN (before they found an excuse to can him). Or, is "narrow-mindedness" only for those of a political persuasion that happens to run counter to your own?

It's a fair question, given the tenor of this thread and the overall discussion here. Olbermann has publicly become every bit as partisan as Limbaugh - so the comparison is apt. And, I also wonder if those who find O's presence to be acceptable would feel the same way about Limbaugh.

If the answer is no, then we know what's what and who is narrow minded - don't we? Hmmmmm....... ::)
 
Bill_W said:
And people may actually see Keith Overbite on NBC. I don't think too many people are watching his show on MSNBC.
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Off topic, and untrue - Countdown is one of MSNBC's most watched programs, if not the most watched on MSNBC.

(Cue predictable goalpost move.)
 
BRNout said:
I wonder if you would have made the same statement to those who were outraged when Rush Limbaugh was hired as a commentator on ESPN...

...I also wonder if those who find O's presence to be acceptable would feel the same way about Limbaugh.

If the answer is no, then we know what's what and who is narrow minded - don't we? Hmmmmm....... ::)
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I did [see my previous posts if you don't want to take my word for it] and I do.

In the realm of politics, I find both Limbaugh and Olbermann to be insufferable blowhards, albeit sometimes entertaining and always masterful broadcasters who know how to strike their respective irons.

I also find it very easy to compartmentalize their politicking and accept their sports coverage for what it is. Both Olbermann and Limbaugh have accomplished, though very different, backgrounds in sports. I wish Limbaugh's stay on ESPN had been longer.

And I am most definitely NOT an Obama supporter, nor am I a "Jesus rode a dinosaur" ultra-conservative. The truth is that I haven't made up my mind yet for November. However, my point continues to be that those who hate on Keith for his sports coverage do so because they don't like his politics... and dittoes regarding Limbaugh [pun only slightly intended].
 
Hi everyone:
N_D_Radioguy said:
Pat Cook said:
Is there something I'm missing here? Am I the only one who feels this way?
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A lot, apparently.

There's no "H" in Cris Collinsworth's name.

It's Brian Billick with a "B" -- and Fox has him anyway.

And Dan Patrick hasn't been on ESPN or ESPN Radio for about a year or so now. Much like Rush and Bob & Tom, he owns his own show and syndicates through Premiere.
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Thanks for the above corrections HOWEVER......
Regardless of your obvious dislike for Keith -- probably because of your own narrow-minded politics -- he was a highly accomplished sports journalist long before he ever moved to MSNBC.
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DIS-like for Keith Olbermann? I dunno where you get that from. All I was referring to was Keith now being a newsman instead of a sportscaster. If ANYONE has a case of narrow-minded politics, it would be Y-O-U (You wouldn't happen to be a fan of The Blubberhead Bill O'Reilly and/or FOX NOISE, would you?).
There's nothing funnier in sports than DP and KO riffing on highlights.
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It may be comical, but serious sports fans MUCH prefer ESPN's Stuart Scott better. He shows the emotion, but doesn't sound silly in the process.

FACE IT - Keith Olbermann is a NEWSMAN now. DEAL WITH IT. ACCEPT IT.
 
Newsman is not the same thing as commentator. Olby is most certainly not a newsman ala Tom Brokaw.
 
Pat Cook said:
If ANYONE has a case of narrow-minded politics, it would be Y-O-U (You wouldn't happen to be a fan of The Blubberhead Bill O'Reilly and/or FOX NOISE, would you?).
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Clearly, you can't read.

I find the likes of O'Reilly, Limbaugh, Hannity, Colmes, Matthews and Olbermann equally laughable.

If you're going to use someone else's wit [Fox Noise], attribute properly.

Keith is many things, but a "newsman" he is not. He may fashion himself as an Edward R. Murrow, but his schtick is much more Alfred E. Neuman.

BTW, Stuart Scott is a clown; I don't know anyone over 14 who thinks he's funny/interesting/cool/talented.
 
...to me, the most annoying element of NBC's Sunday night NFL coverage is that hideous retread of the great Joan Jett song "I Hate Myself for Loving You." Whatever NBC/Universal paid Joanie to license the melody, it just ain't enough to make us suffer through it...
 
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