ESPN's "Who's Now" Stinks

Warpath · 07-11-2007, 12:23 PM

How lame is this segment on Sportscenter? I think its a huge waste of time and completely stupid. Who cares who is more now Jeff Gordon or Barry Bonds? I certainly don't. Am I in the minority here or what?

jamf · 07-11-2007, 12:28 PM

I agree, It sucks.

Monkeydad · 07-11-2007, 12:50 PM

Yep. Stupid.

MTK · 07-11-2007, 12:50 PM

What the hell does 'now' supposed to mean?

I swear they come up with some weird shit once in a while.

TheMalcolmConnection · 07-11-2007, 12:54 PM

When I first saw it, I was like, "Wow, someone is getting fired!"

EARTHQUAKE2689 · 07-11-2007, 01:14 PM

Dumbest thing I have ever seen. Maybe it was SS's idea

Redskins_P · 07-11-2007, 01:38 PM

I agree. Dumb idea. ESPN can come up with some stupid shit sometimes.

I do like the new "Bronx is burning" series. The 1st episode was pretty good.

70Chip · 07-11-2007, 01:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Redskins_P

I agree. Dumb idea. ESPN can come up with some stupid shit sometimes.

I do like the new "Bronx is burning" series. The 1st episode was pretty good.

When does the Yankees thing air? I didn't realize it already started.

SmootSmack · 07-11-2007, 01:52 PM

It's not all that popluar in-house either quite honestly. It's an off-shoot of the popular "Who's Next" yearly magazine series. Originally this was going to be its own show but it was decided to make it a part of SportsCenter because there just isn't as much content during these months.

Online, it's been a success generating a lot of hits. And really that was the main intent of the category, to boost online hits and pageviews. From a business standpoint, it's served its purpose.

Redskins_P · 07-11-2007, 03:05 PM

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Originally Posted by 70Chip

When does the Yankees thing air? I didn't realize it already started.

The 1st episode aired on Monday after the Homerun Derby. The next one is on Tuesday 7/17, at 10 pm (Not sure if thats the exact time).

SmootSmack · 07-11-2007, 03:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Redskins_P

The 1st episode aired on Monday after the Homerun Derby. The next one is on Tuesday 7/17, at 10 pm (Not sure if thats the exact time).

You can catch a re-air of the premiere tonight at 10p on ESPN

Redskins_P · 07-11-2007, 03:14 PM

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Originally Posted by SmootSmack

You can catch a re-air of the premiere tonight at 10p on ESPN

Nice. I'll probably watch it again. Did you get to see it?

70Chip · 07-11-2007, 01:40 PM

Worst segment ever. Actually I haven't seen it, but when in Rome.

FRPLG · 07-11-2007, 02:42 PM

Yeah it is retarded. It this type of stuff that got me to turn Sportscenter off. I think it is noteworthy that a lot(I say that but really it is just my circle of friends so take it for it is worth) of people don't really care for sportscenter too much anymore because of all the crap they cram into it. We all like shows like Baseball tonight and the myriad of football shows which tend to be more focused and crapless.

I guess we all need to remmeber that ESPN is solidly in the entertainment business now so this type of stuff will only increase.

SmootSmack · 07-11-2007, 03:08 PM

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Originally Posted by FRPLG

Yeah it is retarded. It this type of stuff that got me to turn Sportscenter off. I think it is noteworthy that a lot(I say that but really it is just my circle of friends so take it for it is worth) of people don't really care for sportscenter too much anymore because of all the crap they cram into it. We all like shows like Baseball tonight and the myriad of football shows which tend to be more focused and crapless.

I guess we all need to remmeber that ESPN is solidly in the entertainment business now so this type of stuff will only increase.

Well we are Entertainment and Sports Programming Network. So yeah there is entertainment but there's also a ton of sports coverage.

What most people don't understand is the legal limitations put on us by different sports entities. Especially now with leagues like the NFL starting their own networks they want to protect their own investments.

People say stuff like "Why don't you show more highlights, or talk more about this sport, or do more episodes featuring that sport?" Well, the simple answer is we're not allowed to, so we have to come up with other programming to a.) fill hours and b.) offset the costs of other properties.

07-11-2007, 12:23 PM	#1
Warpath The Starter Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Potomac Falls, VA Age: 48 Posts: 1,762	ESPN's "Who's Now" Stinks How lame is this segment on Sportscenter? I think its a huge waste of time and completely stupid. Who cares who is more now Jeff Gordon or Barry Bonds? I certainly don't. Am I in the minority here or what?

07-11-2007, 12:28 PM	#2
jamf Pro Bowl Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: San Diego Ca Posts: 5,249	Re: ESPN's "Who's Now" Stinks I agree, It sucks.

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Monkeydad Living Legend Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: PA Age: 45 Posts: 17,460	Re: ESPN's "Who's Now" Stinks Yep. Stupid.

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TheMalcolmConnection I like big (_\|_)s. Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Lexington, Virginia Age: 43 Posts: 19,225	Re: ESPN's "Who's Now" Stinks When I first saw it, I was like, "Wow, someone is getting fired!" __________________ Regret nothing. At one time it was exactly what you wanted.

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EARTHQUAKE2689 You did WHAT?!? Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: In The Kitchen With Dyna. Age: 35 Posts: 14,160	Re: ESPN's "Who's Now" Stinks Dumbest thing I have ever seen. Maybe it was SS's idea __________________ https://open.spotify.com/artist/1NG9zNxqMP8cYNP72QqUQT Shameless self-promotion. It is what it is.

07-11-2007, 01:38 PM	#7
Redskins_P Fight for old DC! Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Aldie, VA Age: 46 Posts: 4,101	Re: ESPN's "Who's Now" Stinks I agree. Dumb idea. ESPN can come up with some stupid shit sometimes. I do like the new "Bronx is burning" series. The 1st episode was pretty good.

07-11-2007, 01:52 PM	#9
SmootSmack Uncle Phil Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 45,256	Re: ESPN's "Who's Now" Stinks It's not all that popluar in-house either quite honestly. It's an off-shoot of the popular "Who's Next" yearly magazine series. Originally this was going to be its own show but it was decided to make it a part of SportsCenter because there just isn't as much content during these months. Online, it's been a success generating a lot of hits. And really that was the main intent of the category, to boost online hits and pageviews. From a business standpoint, it's served its purpose. __________________ You're So Vain...You Probably Think This Sig Is About You

07-11-2007, 01:40 PM	#13
70Chip Playmaker Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Manassas Age: 53 Posts: 3,048	Re: ESPN's "Who's Now" Stinks Worst segment ever. Actually I haven't seen it, but when in Rome. __________________ This Monkey's Gone to Heaven

07-11-2007, 02:42 PM	#14
FRPLG MVP Join Date: May 2004 Age: 46 Posts: 10,164	Re: ESPN's "Who's Now" Stinks Yeah it is retarded. It this type of stuff that got me to turn Sportscenter off. I think it is noteworthy that a lot(I say that but really it is just my circle of friends so take it for it is worth) of people don't really care for sportscenter too much anymore because of all the crap they cram into it. We all like shows like Baseball tonight and the myriad of football shows which tend to be more focused and crapless. I guess we all need to remmeber that ESPN is solidly in the entertainment business now so this type of stuff will only increase.

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