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Yet Another Reason To Boycott ESPN
Aaron Gettings
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If you're like me, you've slowly weaned ESPN out of your life over the past several months. Yes, I still watch Monday Night Football, PTI, and no, I just can't quit Sportscenter. But beyond that, ESPN doesn't offer much. Their "Original Entertainment" is atrocious, their talking heads are unbearable, but the worst, their website, is an embarrassment. Their "experts" and their "sources" are almost always wrong and produce nothing but lies to grab a headline. They don't really break any real stories, just piggyback off of SI.com or a number of other sites.
ESPN lost me when they started to force people to pay for any in-depth information -- don't they realize that we're in the "Information Age" where information is readily available virtually anywhere and everywhere. Do I really need to pay ESPN to read an article by Len Pasquarelli, when I can get better, more insightful news for free on SI.com from Peter King? If only we could free Gammons from the confines of ESPN and let Simmons freelance again, ESPN.com would be rendered useless.
My hatred for ESPN.com has come to a head with this: An ESPN.com Sportsnation poll to see "What You Would Most Like To See This Weekend". The list of options are all driven by a hatred of Boston, which I'm OK with. With great success comes jealousy. That's fine. They crossed a line, though. One which a "sports news" site that takes itself seriously should never ever cross.
Here are your choices:
1. Steelers Beat Patriots
2. Santana traded to any team besides Red Sox
3. Kevin Garnett blows out his knee
4. All of the above
That's right. ESPN.com is holding a vote to see how many people across the nation want to see Kevin Garnett blow out his knee this weekend (thankfully only 4% of world would like to see this).
“Wow, that’s really distasteful, man. Man, I mean, that’s my life, my career. You don’t joke about something like that.”
Garnett then leaned toward the nearest door - made of wood, naturally - and rapped his knuckles on it, before asking a team official to contact ESPN to register his dismay.
“That’s classless,” Rivers said. “I know it’s a joke, but you should never wish for someone’s injury. That’s all I have to say about that, but it’s classless.”
So, right now I am calling on everyone out there to once and for all BOYCOTT ESPN -- comment below if you're with me. The only thing that matters in Bristol is cash -- let's send them a message. And hey, if anyone out there is serious and wants to create a competitive network to challenge the monopoly sportscenter has on the nation, let me know and I'll help out any way I can. I'm done with ESPN. Sorry Tony Kornheiser and Mike Wilbon, I'm taking my viewership elsewhere.
Heartbreaker weekend - Well, for like, 3 New Englanders
Justin Keating
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Sorry you handful of Revs fans - They lost, once again. If anyone cared about MLS, we would be calling these guys the Buffalo Bills. But, instead they are a blip on the radar, an also-ran on sportscasts.
It's funny when a local team vying for a championship in a professional league is overshadowed by another local team that everyone knows will blow out their opponent in a regular season game. I take that back; it isn't funny. it's sad. And sad is the perfect way to describe MLS. Just a waste of money at this point.
So I have been a little busy this past week, so I am just going to hit a few points that have been bothering me, and things that I've thought of lately:
1. Nice to see Lowell will resign. Yes, I did think the Sox should have taken a fair run at A-Rod, but that doesn't mean I am sad to see Lowell here. Glad to see they didn't budge on a 4th year too.
While on the subject, would you rather have Lowell getting 37.5 million over 3 years, or Rivera for 45 in the same span? Forget money, I know who I would want period. The Yankees are nothing but desperate, and it is going to hurt them in a couple years.
2. Chester Taylor could have scored 30 touchdowns yesterday - that job is Peterson's whenever the kid can play. But a nice audition for trade talks.
3. I really cannot wait to see what my buddy Easterbrook has to say about the Pats last night. I am sure he would say Hobbs should have fallen on the ground after that recovery or something. Because heaven forbid people actually, you know, play football.
4. Speaking of the whole running up the score debate, John Madden said it best last night. If you don't want the Patriots to score, stop them. It isn't up to the offense to stop themselves. Kudos to Madden for not buying into the bull.
5. Ironic how BB is a messiah to New England football, but the anti-christ to everyone else. Oh, I smell something burning. I think it's jealousy.
6. Flashback moment: Through my cousin, I found out that last night was the Survivor Series for WWE (WWF for those who don't know it's changed names). That means it has been 10 years since the Montreal Screwjob. It's amazing, I havent watched the stuff in years, but I still remember watching that night. If you have no idea what I am talking about, Google is a wonderful thing.
That is about it. I will be honest, my brain is fried. Just have to say, can't wait for Heroes tonight!
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Mike Symes
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Florida vs. Ohio St for NCAA Championship
Hey Democrats......we warned you about Deval Patrick, you didn't listen.......hahaha
Worst season on record for Idol......Melissa Doolittle or Lakisha and that's it.
Lost, about time you picked up the pace....but is it too late to save the series.
Hey Sopranos, you haven't been right since Ralph Sifferetto was killed and that was 4 years ago...get movin
Amazing Race, thank you God........see you later Rob & Amber....you lost to the Mayor of Munchkinland
Hey Patriots, great offseason......see you in the AFC Championship again.
Danny Ainge....two words, Kevin Durant or Danny "Dynasty" is over....Red's rolling over in his grave
Hillary Clinton.......funnier than the Sunday Comics.........never going to happen
Theo Epstein...I love you, but you need a BULLPEN....please see October 2003.
Warm weather is upon us......Cape Cod or New Hampshire....C'mon, Cape Cod in a landslide
Buffett coming to the Razor, #10 for me..........love it love it love it
Did I mention I hate Rob & Amber?
Daylight savings......we can just implement the equinox whenever we want now?...thanks my Tivo is messed
Hey Trump, where the hell are you hiding Ivanka? It's 75% why I watch.
BC, won't even make the Sweet 16........follow up story Ted Sarandis has a heart attack
Britney Spears....go away and leave your child with someone responsible and stop opening your legs
Dice-K just sneezed...........8 million to view it
Pete Rose you consider yourself an "Ambassador of Baseball"....right, like Bin Laden is for world peace
Simon Cowell is right on with his assessment's...only reason to watch the show.
Randy Jackson (and this is true) "I don't know dog, it was kind of weird for me. You had some pitch problems"................over and over and over and over and over....Randy something insightful!
Hey Jeff Foxworthy..........where's your show?....looks like you read my blog 3 weeks ago. Over/under 2 weeks.
Happy St. Patty's Day......I'm Irish and it's really not a big deal. It's mainly for people who pretend they're Irish and think they're connected to it's heritage in some way.