The New Crew: Tirico, Theismann, Kornheiser
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by user Chris
If Monday’s Raiders-Vikings game was any indication, ESPN’s Monday Night Football booth crew has already developed a level of comfort and familiarity with one another, providing crisp commentary and entertaining banter and analysis. Mike Tirico, Joe Theismann, and Tony Kornheiser head the team that will lead MNF into the series’ cable television-era. Michele Tafoya and Suzy Kolber will work the sidelines.
The Sports Hookup loves Tirico as a play-by-play guy. He knows how to call a game. He reports plays without throwing in bad jokes or trying to offer unnecessary analysis. He also has a smooth broadcasting voice that makes a person want to keep listening. We like that around here.
Tony Kornheiser is a humorous man. For years, we have enjoyed his comedy on Pardon the Interuption. His barbs will bring a type of entertainment to the show not present during the John Madden-Al Michaels-era. If nothing else, Kornheiser will make the program more fun. You cannot help but smile when you are watching a football game and you hear quotes like “I wish I had my turban on” and “Penguins are the way to go”.
Joe Theismann is the former player/coach that many broadcast teams have. He and Kornheiser will surely have many entertaining exchanges throughout the season. For example, during Monday night’s game, Kornheiser called Theismann’s hair fake, Theismann confessed he did not wear cologne, then tried to save face by saying he wore deodorant. Only with Mr. Tony Kornheiser in the booth could such events take place.
Date
Tue 08/15/06, 7:44 am EST
