Posted on 10/07/2011 3:20:07 PM PDT by katiedidit1
Whether it was the decision of ESPN or Hank Williams Jr., the song that has been the staple of ESPN's Monday Night Football intro for 20 years is no more. With that, NFL fans across the country immediately began to speculate as to what would be the next song to lead into everyone's favorite Monday night programming.
It turns out there may not be a song at all, at least for the time being.
Hall of Fame running back Barry Sanders announced via Twitter that he will do the intro for this week's matchup between the Lions and the Bears.
"Ok, I admit it," Sanders said. "I will be at MNF this week and doing the intro."
It's fitting that the network was able to get Sanders to do it, as this will be the first time that the Lions are playing a prime-time game since 2005, and the first time they appear on MNF since 2001.
From the sound of it, the spoken word will be the intro of choice for now.
According to the Detroit Free Press, ESPN spokesman Josh Krulewitz said, "This is the format we'll likely use the remainder of the season. We haven't made any decisions beyond that."
(Excerpt) Read more at nesn.com ...
Talk about controversy...she is much more so than Hank could ever be...http://www.examiner.com/civil-rights-in-phoenix/local-latinos-enraged-over-lady-gaga-americano-song
Better stuff to worry about than bread and circus. I won't let my money support my enemies, and NFL spends big bucks on dem candidates.
Hope you are good EE!
Yes, doing well in PerryLand! LOL...fwiw, watched Tebow play against one of my sons back in 2006.
I’ll only watch it when the Lions are on.
no truman, Hank showed them the door
New coach won’t play Tebow, and is 1-3. Makes it easier not to give a damn.
Glad you are well amigo!
Desirable viewers were not attracted to MNF because of Hank Williams Jr. Instead, they were attracted to MNF because of the NFL.
MNF will suffer no loss of desirable viewers because of this move.
Desirable viewers were not attracted to MNF because of Hank Williams Jr. Instead, they were attracted to MNF because of the NFL.
MNF will suffer no loss of desirable viewers because of this move.
Outstanding! Every now and then you read something that must be sent to everyone you know and that bit of writing has ‘gone viral’ in its destiny.
LOL...but NOT saying he is Hitler...:)
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I bet the Dolphins are really making him cry this season.
actually, I think people who like watching violence aren’t “desirable” viewers. Football used to be a game with sportsmanship, but it has devolved, esp with M. Vick allowed back in.
But on one point I agree with you—it’s just as well
IMHO, moving MNF to ESPN was FUBAR. But it was a BFAL (breakthrough for acronym lovers).
Such wisdom for the masses! Thanks much team Obama.
Such wisdom for the masses! Thanks much team Obama.
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