ESPN may have set a record for longest butt kissing to any athlete
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by SSreporters
For those (besides me) who saw the LA Galaxy vs. Chelsea game on ESPN, I don't know whether or not I feel sorry for you. That was single handedly, the worst broadcast ever for any sport by the supposed "Worldwide Leader in Sports". They might as well not have aired the game at all, and just shown David Beckham for the full 90 minutes. The announcers were horrible (especially Eric Wynalda, who is virtually impossible to shut up when he's on a rant), they over did the whole broadcast. Who really cares for aerial coverage of a soccer game, when you can barely see the players or the ball? They've got skycam, they've got the celebrity cam, but the one that made me laugh the hardest, was the Beckham Cam. That caused Dave O'Brien to say that "Beckham stood up, that's exciting.".
^^$($)()(*@)#@)#)$##)%##)%)*#)*#)*%)*)%*#)**)%!!!!!!!! That's why I can't stand American announcers for a soccer game. They (especially O'Brien) always talk more about themselves, someone's drug problems, and celebrities, more than the actual freaking game! I watched some of the friendly match, and Chelsea were practically destroying them. But did the commentators notice that? Nope. They had Allen Hopkins interview the Governator. It was a farce to watch, and it is a disgrace to all the soccer fans who watched on ESPN. At the same time, it's not that surprising when you consider they do the same thing during a regular MLS game or a US International match. When you consider all the hype they put Beckham through, what is the result?!! He plays for 12 minutes, does nothing. That dude was so over hyped, it's not even funny.
Let's face it, the only way I'll ever watch a soccer game on ESPN, is if they stop making everything an entertainment show. I could care less about which player was raised by a hyena, I want to watch the game.
Ranting aside, you listen to the commentary on the 3 videos below (including when Beckham comes on to the field). They are Dave "MLB" O'Brien, Eric "Can't Shut Up" Wynalda, and Tommy "Old Onion Bag" Smyth. Video 1 is the start of the 2nd half, in which Chelsea scored the only goal. Video 2 is when you know who comes in. Video 3 is when he actually "plays".
