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Published: 9/29/2006 2:16 PM
Last Modified: 9/29/2006 2:16 PM

The movement to have ESPN television clowns recognized for what they are has gained momentum with fine writer Jason Whitlock calling the nation's attention to the "buffoonery" that takes place with boring regularity on the monster sports network.



We here at the Picks were the first to call attention to the fact that ESPN televsion had made an abrupt turn toward the absurd with the hiring of anchor Neil Everett, who seems more suited for the weekend sports gig in Chicken Feathers, Idaho.



This man is not funny and he yells at us.



They think we watch because we love them. We don't. We watch because we love sports.



It would be very helpful if they listed the hosts for upcoming Sportscenter shows so we could plan to tune in for pros like John Anderson, who has wit, and Steve Levy, who has style, and avoid the slapschtick.



Reader Comments 6 Total

Gene (6 years ago)
Mr. Picker, you should have purchased a High Definition TV with an On-Off control knob. That would solve your problems very quickly. You would be able to watch only those shows with talking heads who pleased you. Ain't technology grand?

I'm entered in the contest to pick the "Most Peculiar Person at the Tulsa State Fair" and suggest that you might want to enter the contest, too. Its easier than picking games played by young student athletes.

Jeremy (6 years ago)
I have a great idea. I will personally spend the time necessary to train a select few young ladies on every sport ESPN bothers to report. I'm talking about Ashely Judd (already a knowledgable college basketball fan), Catherine Zeta-Jones, Rachel Ray (oh shut up...I like her), and Beyonce. You get the idea. I know, I know...this will take added reading on my part, especially in Xtreme sports, volleyball, and field hockey. And, I offer this service at no charge. This way, when these anchors don't know what the heck they are talking about, at least they will still be worth watching.

And for all you ladies about to write how improper this suggestion is, I point out that you don't even watch sports to begin with. And for those that do, you are probably drooling over Steve Levy anyway. We already have sidelines crawling with beautiful female reporters, some who are good, and some who are not. Why not put them behind the desk?

Gene (6 years ago)
Jeremy, I read you contribution and the very first word that popped into my mind was, "genius" and you have a magic way with words. I volunteer my time to assist you with the selection and training of the new talking heads.
Echo (6 years ago)
Excuse me boys....contrary to popular belief... some women are interested in sports. I watch and love baseball and football, I understand it [unlike soccer or basketball where a foul is sometimes a foul or maybe not].

I do not want to have to look at more women who have been nipped, tucked and pumped full of botox and silicone, with all that clevage showing. Good grief guys..just keep that stuff under the bed where it belongs.:)

So keep the talking heads, they are good for a laugh. They open their mouths and out steps an idiot. They are always good for a laugh.
Gene (6 years ago)
Echo . . . you are exactly right. Where is Ruth Buzzy when you need her?
Echo (6 years ago)
Exactly Gene, that's what I'm saying. Ruth Buzzy, Roseanna Danna, Ugly Betty, Phylis Diller...That you guys can keep your mind on the business of keeping track of your teams instead of getting lost in some daydream. I'm only trying to help eliminate distractions.
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