Barkley on MNF?

GrantDawg · 05-19-2004, 09:43 AM

Oh, brother...

Barkley, ABC talking about 'MNF' job

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ABC wants to add some basketball to its "Monday Night Football."

Executives at the Walt Disney Co. network have "informally" inquired whether former NBA All-Star Charles Barkley would be interested in joining the network's flagship sports program, ABC and his agent said.

"We've been approached about doing something," agent Marc Perman said in a telephone interview, declining to discuss specifics. Barkley is an analyst on TNT's "Inside the NBA."

The addition of Barkley, who once responded to complaints from an animal rights group by eating a hamburger on the air, would be another attempt by ABC to bolster ratings with a high-profile announcer without a football background. Barkley would follow comedian Dennis Miller, who was fired after the 2001 season when his highbrow wisecracks failed to draw viewers.

"Monday Night Football has always been that mix of sports and entertainment, so this makes sense," said Jay Rosenstein, a former vice president at CBS Sports. "He's got the wit and a sense of fun -- everything you look for in a broadcaster."

Mike Pearl, senior vice president of ABC Sports, said he and the 41-year-old Barkley have had "casual chatter" about a "Monday Night Football" post, most recently at the NBA All-Star game in February.

cthomer5000 · 05-19-2004, 09:59 AM

ABC execs....

Suicane75 · 05-19-2004, 10:01 AM

Why not just put in a rotating crew of 32 guys each doing a half. And at the end of the year we can vote which one of em gets to be the next Bachelor?

albionmoonlight · 05-19-2004, 10:02 AM

If they started the games earlier and showed them on tape delay on the West Coast--then more people would watch.

cthomer5000 · 05-19-2004, 10:05 AM

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Originally Posted by albionmoonlight

If they started the games earlier and showed them on tape delay on the West Coast--then more people would watch.

Agreed. I can't easily watch until 1 in the morning to see the end of an f'in game. I probably watch at most 2 games until completion each season.

rkmsuf · 05-19-2004, 10:09 AM

I usually fall asleep at halftime.

Fonzie · 05-19-2004, 10:14 AM

Screw Barkley. Bring back Melissa Stark!

druez · 05-19-2004, 10:21 AM

I grew up on the east coast and I didn't mind staying for MNF if it was a good game.

Easy Mac · 05-19-2004, 10:22 AM

"who once responded to complaints from an animal rights group by eating a hamburger on the air,"

Why is that even in the article?

Easy Mac · 05-19-2004, 10:22 AM

dola

I don't even watch MNF because I won't feel like staying up until the end.

cthomer5000 · 05-19-2004, 10:22 AM

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Originally Posted by druez

I grew up on the east coast and I didn't mind staying for MNF if it was a good game.

yeah, well when i have to get up at 5am for work.. it's not so easy.

Suicane75 · 05-19-2004, 10:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Easy Mac

"who once responded to complaints from an animal rights group by eating a hamburger on the air,"

Why is that even in the article?

To show that he's a wild and crazy guy, and we all know that a wild and crazy guy= Ratings

Franklinnoble · 05-19-2004, 10:23 AM

Am I the only one who likes this idea?

Easy Mac · 05-19-2004, 10:24 AM

then why not just say "the outspoken co-host of TNT's coverage of the NBA?"

Calis · 05-19-2004, 10:25 AM

What MNF needs is Bill Walton.

Suicane75 · 05-19-2004, 10:27 AM

What MNF and all sports need are guys to sit there and call the action, thats it, period. They dont crazy funny guys, the dont need idiots running the sidelines asking coach schmoe how it felt to lose the game or win the game.

Honolulu Blue · 05-19-2004, 10:38 AM

He's a better choice than Rush Limbaugh, but I can't see this as a move that needs to be made.

Fidatelo · 05-19-2004, 10:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Fonzie

Screw Barkley. Bring back Melissa Stark!

I second this motion.

ice4277 · 05-19-2004, 02:33 PM

I will say that Inside the NBA is to me the most enjoyable studio show in American sports coverage to watch, mainly because of Barkley and Kenny Smith. Couldn't be any worse than Dennis Miller!

sterlingice · 05-19-2004, 03:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Calis

What MNF needs is Bill Walton.

You didn't just mention the worst basketball announcer this side of Dick Vitale in all seriousness did you?

SI

Surtt · 05-19-2004, 04:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Fonzie

Screw Barkley. Bring back Melissa Stark!

The hell with Barkley, screw Melissa!!!!

Easy Mac · 05-19-2004, 04:45 PM

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Originally Posted by sterlingice

You didn't just mention the worst basketball announcer this side of Dick Vitale in all seriousness did you?

SI

I didn't see Billy Packer's name being thrown around.

JeeberD · 05-19-2004, 05:27 PM

So I wonder how much Chuck really knows about the intricacies of football...

Franklinnoble · 05-19-2004, 06:03 PM

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Originally Posted by JeeberD

So I wonder how much Chuck really knows about the intricacies of football...

Probably about as much as any average fan. He's got to be more knowledgeable than half the sideline reporters they trot out there...

RPI-Fan · 05-19-2004, 07:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Franklinnoble

Am I the only one who likes this idea?

Nope... I'm a huge Barkley fan. He actually provides insight, something every single fucking football announcer doesn't do.

Calis · 05-20-2004, 12:01 PM

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Originally Posted by sterlingice

You didn't just mention the worst basketball announcer this side of Dick Vitale in all seriousness did you?

SI

No, but I thought it would lose its effectiveness if I put a smiley in there.

Can you imagine? I don't want to.

Suicane75 · 05-20-2004, 05:32 PM

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Originally Posted by RPI-Fan

Nope... I'm a huge Barkley fan. He actually provides insight, something every single fucking football announcer doesn't do.

Q- Charles, what do you think of the game so far?
A- I dunno, i'm watching to see who Jessie picks on The Bachelor.

I can live without that deep insight.

cincyreds · 05-21-2004, 07:42 AM

Why? Why him?

How does this guy keep getting these kinds of jobs??

For his mouth??

C'mon!

05-19-2004, 10:01 AM	#3
Suicane75 Coordinator Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: NJ	Why not just put in a rotating crew of 32 guys each doing a half. And at the end of the year we can vote which one of em gets to be the next Bachelor? Last edited by Suicane75 : 05-19-2004 at 10:01 AM.

05-19-2004, 10:09 AM	#6
rkmsuf Head Coach Join Date: Dec 2001	I usually fall asleep at halftime. __________________ "Don't you have homes?" -- Judge Smales

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JeeberD General Manager Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: The Town of Flower Mound	So I wonder how much Chuck really knows about the intricacies of football... __________________ UTEP Miners!!! I solemnly swear to never cheer for TO

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cincyreds High School Varsity Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Mississippi	Why? Why him? How does this guy keep getting these kinds of jobs?? For his mouth?? C'mon! __________________ The Dallas Cowboys!! America's Team will rise again.

05-19-2004, 10:02 AM	#4
albionmoonlight Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: North Carolina	If they started the games earlier and showed them on tape delay on the West Coast--then more people would watch.

05-19-2004, 10:14 AM	#7
Fonzie Pro Rookie Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Illinois	Screw Barkley. Bring back Melissa Stark!

05-19-2004, 10:21 AM	#8
druez Banned Join Date: Nov 2003	I grew up on the east coast and I didn't mind staying for MNF if it was a good game.

05-19-2004, 10:22 AM	#9
Easy Mac Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Here	"who once responded to complaints from an animal rights group by eating a hamburger on the air," Why is that even in the article?

05-19-2004, 10:23 AM	#13
Franklinnoble Banned Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Placerville, CA	Am I the only one who likes this idea?

05-19-2004, 10:24 AM	#14
Easy Mac Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Here	then why not just say "the outspoken co-host of TNT's coverage of the NBA?"

05-19-2004, 10:25 AM	#15
Calis College Starter Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Kansas	What MNF needs is Bill Walton.

05-19-2004, 10:27 AM	#16
Suicane75 Coordinator Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: NJ	What MNF and all sports need are guys to sit there and call the action, thats it, period. They dont crazy funny guys, the dont need idiots running the sidelines asking coach schmoe how it felt to lose the game or win the game.

05-19-2004, 10:38 AM	#17
Honolulu Blue Dynasty Boy Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Michigan	He's a better choice than Rush Limbaugh, but I can't see this as a move that needs to be made.

05-19-2004, 02:33 PM	#19
ice4277 Pro Rookie Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Berkley, MI: The Hotbed of FOFC!	I will say that Inside the NBA is to me the most enjoyable studio show in American sports coverage to watch, mainly because of Barkley and Kenny Smith. Couldn't be any worse than Dennis Miller!

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