Monday Night Football Moves

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  1. Cowboy71

    Cowboy71 Dallas Cowboys *********

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    Not only does MNF move to ESPN after 35 years, but NBC is back in the NFL with the Sunday Night package formerly at ESPN.

    Normally, I wouldn't mind that much. The thing I am a little concerned about is that the league's comments that the Sunday Night game is now their marquee showcase. I really like Al Michaels calling games, and I assume I will be missing him. The thought of Phil Simms on Sunday and Joe Theismann on Monday doesn't sound appealing.

    MNF Moves to ESPN
     
  2. Steelerfan_2005

    Steelerfan_2005 The Peacekeeper XL

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    I have to agree with you Cowboy... it's not exactly the best possible scenerio. I'm guessing if NBC doesn't step up and have a kick-ass crew that calls the game well, the contract won't last long. CBS is the worst, so hopefully NBC will be a step ahead... (fingers crossed [​IMG])
     
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    Since ABC and ESPN are both owned by Disney, maybe Madden and Michaels will move and call the Sunday Night Games?

    Personally, I think this whole deal is disappointing.
     
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    Cowboy71 Dallas Cowboys *********

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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Pack Attack)</div><div class='quotemain'>Since ABC and ESPN are both owned by Disney, maybe Madden and Michaels will move and call the Sunday Night Games?

    Personally, I think this whole deal is disappointing.</div>

    I kind of wondered how they would handle that without stepping on toes. There are a lot of egos at play, I am sure.
     
  5. Thoth

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    I think Madden & Al will stick around

    Theisman will NOT be doing the Sunday night games I hope. I won't miss Mike Patrick either. I wouldn't mind if NBC hired Paul Maguire.

    NBC will have to hire someone. Pat Haden & the other putz who broadcast Arena games simply won't do IMO
     
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    Bob Costas is under contract to NBC. Might one of the great announcers of our day, do the Sunday night games?
     
  7. DP

    DP He shoots, he scores!

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    it starts at 7:30 i think
     
  8. nflfan04

    nflfan04 Dazed and Confused

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    so wait, im not the only one who doestn like the ESPN commentators? good. id prefer al micheals over any of the other ones.
     
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    DP He shoots, he scores!

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    i dont care only if i can watch the games
     

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