Monday Night Countdown
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Monday Night Countdown, on ESPN, is a television programme featuring analysis and news on that night's NFL match to be broadcast on ESPN.
The show was initially hosted by Stuart Scott along with analysts Tom Jackson, Michael Irvin and Ron Jaworski. Mike Ditka also discusses certain topics and Chris Mortensen brings news and rumours from around the league. John Clayton is also a regular guest on the show. Former presenters include Mike Tirico, Joe Theismann and Sterling Sharpe. During the 2005 season, it enjoyed its best ratings ever and was the highest-rated studio sports show on cable television. On occasions, the crew appear on-site at the game, but for the most part the show is aired from the studios in Bristol, Connecticut. The program is sponsored by UPS
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In 2006, the show began appearing at the Monday Night Football site live as the game will move to ESPN from ABC. Stuart Scott moved to host of NFL Primetime which precedes Monday Night Countdown and Chris Berman moved from NFL Primetime to Monday Night Countdown and was joined by returning analysts Tom Jackson and Michael Irvin along with new analyst from Sunday NFL Countdown Steve Young. Ron Jaworski also contributes to the show along with Chris Mortensen and John Clayton.
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- Teams at 20: Every 20 minutes reporters Ed Werder, Sal Paolantonio, and sideline reporters Michele Tafoya and Suzy Kolber will update news from the teams in their preparations for the game.
- Playmaking Made Easy: The presenters of the program are seen outside giving a full demonstration of how to perform certain moves.
- The Mort Report: Chris Mortensen breaks down trade rumours, coaching changes and injuries.
- Sunday Drive: Ron Jaworski provides a look inside the game, breaking down a key scoring drive from start to finish.
- In the Pocket: Quarterback Steve Young casts his eye on the best and worst quarterbacking performances of the week.
- Playmakers: Michael Irvin, reviews the players who made a the biggest difference in Sunday's NFL action.
- Jacked Up: At the end of the show Tom Jackson counts down the top five biggest hits of the week.
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