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**RozzyLiu** · 10-18-2007, 02:09 AM

Here's the thing for those that don't like Kornheiser...and the reason I do like him.

First off, there's Theismann. The guy was a douche. And even though he played football, most of his commentary was fucking retarded. Names wrong, sometimes teams wrong. Constantly made idiotic statements, over generalizations, and basically just nitwit stuff.

And really, Kornheiser is the same. He makes retarded comments (many times blatantly over the top...that is, sarcastic) and doesn't really know that much about football. But here's the thing. He knows it. He admits it. He knows he's there to make those comments. That's why they have the guy that knows football (Jaws) and the all-sports-commentator Tirico. They're there to give the supposed "real" info. Kornheiser is there to be a dolt. And he's happy to do so. Whereas, Theismann was a dolt, but too fucking arrogant and full of himself to realize that. Which is what made Kornheiser that much better last season...he called Theismann on his idiotic statements.

I haven't watched a MNF game yet this year, so I can't comment on how good/bad he's been.

That, and I always enjoyed his radio show and PTI. So there.

Here's an example of Theisman's cluelessness:

"I don't have an opinion about what people say, but it's nice to know you're missed," Theismann said. "It's interesting that people remember me." Theismann later added that MNF "has become Tony Kornheiser's show."

The butt of a joke, and thinks he's "missed".

Hey, I think the MNF gig has got to be a bitch for anybody, so I'm not that critical. I can listen to just about anybody.

But honestly, the current lineup for me is as good as can be next to the original cast of Meredith, Cosell, and Gifford.

Kornheiser isn't a jock and doesn't pretend to be. But he's sharp as hell, gives the appropriate "journalistic" viewpoint, which is what he is, and asks the right questions of the jock who should know about the game: Jaworski. I think Jaws can keep up better with TK better than Theisman did, because he's not as threatened, for whatever reason.

Tirico keeps a handle on it all and is also a very bright guy. I like it.

10-18-2007, 02:09 AM	#14
RozzyLiu Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 375 Senior Member	Here's the thing for those that don't like Kornheiser...and the reason I do like him. First off, there's Theismann. The guy was a douche. And even though he played football, most of his commentary was fucking retarded. Names wrong, sometimes teams wrong. Constantly made idiotic statements, over generalizations, and basically just nitwit stuff. And really, Kornheiser is the same. He makes retarded comments (many times blatantly over the top...that is, sarcastic) and doesn't really know that much about football. But here's the thing. He knows it. He admits it. He knows he's there to make those comments. That's why they have the guy that knows football (Jaws) and the all-sports-commentator Tirico. They're there to give the supposed "real" info. Kornheiser is there to be a dolt. And he's happy to do so. Whereas, Theismann was a dolt, but too fucking arrogant and full of himself to realize that. Which is what made Kornheiser that much better last season...he called Theismann on his idiotic statements. I haven't watched a MNF game yet this year, so I can't comment on how good/bad he's been. That, and I always enjoyed his radio show and PTI. So there. Here's an example of Theisman's cluelessness: "I don't have an opinion about what people say, but it's nice to know you're missed," Theismann said. "It's interesting that people remember me." Theismann later added that MNF "has become Tony Kornheiser's show." The butt of a joke, and thinks he's "missed". Hey, I think the MNF gig has got to be a bitch for anybody, so I'm not that critical. I can listen to just about anybody. But honestly, the current lineup for me is as good as can be next to the original cast of Meredith, Cosell, and Gifford. Kornheiser isn't a jock and doesn't pretend to be. But he's sharp as hell, gives the appropriate "journalistic" viewpoint, which is what he is, and asks the right questions of the jock who should know about the game: Jaworski. I think Jaws can keep up better with TK better than Theisman did, because he's not as threatened, for whatever reason. Tirico keeps a handle on it all and is also a very bright guy. I like it.
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