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'Don't Tell Mama I'm for Obama,' Ill. Senator's Aides Say [Obama to Open MONDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL!]
http://abclocal.go.com/kgo/story?section=politics&id=4841619&ft=print ^ | Dec. 11 | By JAKE TAPPER, with ANNE-MARIE DORNING and MARK REEVES

Posted on 12/11/2006 12:09:50 PM PST by Diago

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To: Diago
MNF has become a complete disgrace. Kornheiser is a fairy who must go before I will ever turn on another Monday Night game.

Absolutely. Kornheiser is more painful to listen to then Dennis Miller in the MNF booth, because as a sportswriter, Kornheiser should theoretically know better. I think Theismann secretly wants to b*tch-slap Tony straight off the set.

Also, this whole "let's spend the entire 2nd and 3rd quarters interviewing people about topics other than football while we only casually acknowledge the game" has GOT to stop.

41 posted on 12/11/2006 12:29:41 PM PST by kevkrom (WARNING: The above post may contain sarcasm... if unsure, please remember to use all precautions)
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To: Diago

FWIW, it's Obama vs. Romney in '08.


42 posted on 12/11/2006 12:30:13 PM PST by Aquinasfan (When you find "Sola Scriptura" in the Bible, let me know)
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To: TommyDale

Thanks for ruining my favorite Christmas carol with your play on words.


43 posted on 12/11/2006 12:30:43 PM PST by Dixie Yooper (Ephesians 6:11)
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To: Diago
"I hope they put Madden and Michaels back on MNF next year." I agree 100%

I can't agree. I agree that MNF sucks, but so what? Now that it's on (the leftist-New England-based-less-and-less-about-actual-sports-network) ESPN, MNF is not the NFL's prestige game; Sunday Night Football on NBC has completely and totally replaced it. John and Al moving back to MNF would mean a step down for them.
44 posted on 12/11/2006 12:31:07 PM PST by mjolnir ("All great change in America begins at the dinner table.")
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To: Diago

I know it's not nice, but we call Tony Kornheiser, "Tony Kornhole". Then we laugh at him, grumble about MNF, and finish up with, "Hey, at least it's football".

Last night's game had a female sideline commentator - can't remember her name (Andrea Kramer??). Now, I like what she says, but her voice is so high pitched that I struggle to hear her. Sometimes, I just accept the fact that too much concentration is required and give up on her. I don't have that trouble with Suzie Kolber.

Since I'm FReeping instead of working, I'll add one more thing. Last year, I sent and email to a Pontiac marketing exec and suggested they buy the 3 minute spot when the Star Spangled Banner is sung. I think there is a good percentage of the football audience who would appreciate it and Pontiac could get some PR credit. "This performance of the SSB brought to you by Pontiac..." Lots of people would notice. They didn't take my suggestion (obviously). Hey, but we get to watch Prince during the Superbowl. Does the NFL even remember who their primary demographic is?

Maybe I'm the oddball here - I just love the game.

k.


45 posted on 12/11/2006 12:33:06 PM PST by kdot
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To: Diago; MplsSteve

There's an easy answer to your Monday Night Football problem. Turn the sound down and turn on the radio play-by-play with Marv Albert and Boomer Esiason. They're a pretty good team. Actually, they probably ought to be doing the TV version as well.


46 posted on 12/11/2006 12:33:14 PM PST by JennysCool (This is the United, not Diverse, States of America.)
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To: Theresawithanh

"...Gad, is this man, Osama Obama, gonna be shoved down our throats a million times in 2007?..."

Are you ready for some Obama?


47 posted on 12/11/2006 12:34:12 PM PST by NCC-1701 (To boldly go where no FReeper has gone before. Live long and prosper.)
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To: Diago

I love Kornheiser but he'll be doing his liberal drool all over Obamma's bumma


48 posted on 12/11/2006 12:34:48 PM PST by PurpleMan
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49 posted on 12/11/2006 12:39:06 PM PST by Registered
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To: jdm
The thing about ABC that puzzles me right now. They showed The Path to 9/11

And they just published the very negative story about the father of Chelsea's boyfriend.

Hard to figures what's up with ABC.

50 posted on 12/11/2006 12:47:00 PM PST by OldFriend (FALLEN HERO JEFFREY TOCZYLOWSKI, REST IN PEACE)
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To: Diago

MNF has been a disgrace for years, as far as I can recall, before Tony Kornheiser stepped on the scene. They always have the WORST games, either obvious blowouts (like tonight's) or two teams that no one could give two hoots about.

As far as Kornheiser goes, he's obviously despirate to fill the shoes of Cosell. I must say though, I find his presence refreshing; it's kind of tiresome to hear sports commentary from old retired jocks. It's nice to hear a committed fan's opinion now and then; a committed fan who's never set foot on football field. I find it easier to relate to such a person since I like to watch the game, but I've never played either.


51 posted on 12/11/2006 12:47:04 PM PST by FourtySeven (47)
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To: kdot

I used to think that Suzy Kolber was hot.

But the last year or so, she hasn't looked the same.

Maybe she's aging. I think she's near 40.

Maybe it's the hairstyle.

Hell, I don't know. But she used to look hot.


52 posted on 12/11/2006 12:49:54 PM PST by MplsSteve
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To: saganite
"...and maybe someone will ask him some tough questions along the way..."

I would seriesly love to see that happen, but fear that it won't. The MSM has gotten out the "annointing oil".

53 posted on 12/11/2006 12:51:24 PM PST by Theresawithanh (Every time I hear the word "exercise", I wash my mouth out with chocolate.)
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To: Diago

This man is Islamic. In fact his middle name is Hussein. Why would the voters want to elect a crazy Islamic.


54 posted on 12/11/2006 12:51:53 PM PST by lilylangtree (Veni, Vidi, Vici)
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To: kevkrom

I didn't know Korny was a sportswriter. I always wondered what qualifications he had to be on MNF, and still do. Guess I could've googled him, but didn't care enough about him to do so.


55 posted on 12/11/2006 12:54:30 PM PST by Theresawithanh (Every time I hear the word "exercise", I wash my mouth out with chocolate.)
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To: Dixie Yooper

My apologies. "Don we now our gay apparel" was already used.


56 posted on 12/11/2006 12:56:44 PM PST by TommyDale (Iran President Ahmadinejad is shorter than Tom Daschle!)
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To: Diago
After a rocking visit to N.H. this weekend

First they put the words "Rock Star" in front of his name every chance they get as if it were his first name, now they describe his visit out of his home state as a "rocking visit".

The fawning of the media over "Rock Star Obama" makes one want to puke.

57 posted on 12/11/2006 12:56:54 PM PST by lowbridge
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To: kenth
What is with MNF and politics, usually leftist ones?

It's pretty simple. ESPN is part of the ABC/Disney family. ABC News is violently anti-Bush and pro-any-lameass-DemocRAT. It is their AGENDA to promote democrats and slur republicans. Duh.

58 posted on 12/11/2006 12:58:19 PM PST by mallardx
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To: Diago
"We've got a series of very important decisions to make, and we have the opportunity to make them not as Republicans or Democrats, but as Americans,"

Agreed. As Americans we need to dismantle a long list of unconstitutional Federal programs -- starting with "The Great Society".

59 posted on 12/11/2006 12:58:41 PM PST by BenLurkin ("The entire remedy is with the people." - W. H. Harrison)
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To: TommyDale

If it hadn't been so cleverly worded, I wouldn't have minded.


60 posted on 12/11/2006 1:00:20 PM PST by Dixie Yooper (Ephesians 6:11)
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