Cowherd out at ESPN

[codeDawg]

Likely going to FOX. Does not hurt my feelings.

http://variety.com/2015/tv/news/colin-cowherd-is-latest-top-name-to-depart-espn-1201541576/

 

[dorndawg]

I'm pretty bummed, I really enjoy his show. Especially during football season.

Probably for the best for everyone, he's seemed exceptionally grouchy the last few weeks. Any early predictions on a replacement?

 

[121Josey]

I'm glad to see him go. I really enjoyed listening to his show during football season, but then it was pretty unbearable the rest of the year. I've lost respect for him most every year because his voice on social issues grew louder and louder.

Looks like ESPN is trying to get out of the sports politics commentary. They should leave that to Bob Ley. He gets it.

 

[FreeDawg]

I'll follow wherever he goes. Easily the most thought provoking radio in sports. You don't have to agree with him to enjoy which many people can't handle. His staff rarely agrees. B/t the breaking up of SVP/Russilo and now this, ESPN programming is taking a major blow.

 

[Dawg1976]

Good. He can go crawl back under his rock.

 

[Requiem For A Dawg]

I'll follow wherever he goes. Easily the most thought provoking radio in sports. You don't have to agree with him to enjoy which many people can't handle. His staff rarely agrees. B/t the breaking up of SVP/Russilo and now this, ESPN programming is taking a major blow.

That's sarcasm right?

 

[missouridawg]

I'll follow wherever he goes. Easily the most thought provoking radio in sports. You don't have to agree with him to enjoy which many people can't handle. His staff rarely agrees. B/t the breaking up of SVP/Russilo and now this, ESPN programming is taking a major blow.

couldnt agree more.... In the fall, The Herd and Svp/Rusillo were some of the best radio you could find. Can't believe both won't be around this fall.

 

[patdog]

Easily the most thought provoking radio in sports.

Please. I like Cowherd OK, but he can't even begin to compare to Dan Patrick. He does make a lot of good points on his show, but many of his opinions are just idiotic blabbering.

 

[57stratdawg]

Ill disagree. I think if you're looking for larger or social context for sports - Cowherd is as good as it gets. I usually retain something every time I listen to him.

I like Dan too though, but sometimes his show becomes all about him. How it was like hanging out with Mark Grace, why he hates "the mother ship", the Dan-etts. No offense Paulie, if he still reads here.

 

[MaroonNation]

He's way too liberal to be running with the Fox crew

 

[patdog]

You can't disagree that a lot of what Cowherd says is just idiotic blabbering. His biases show through very strongly on his show and taint a lot of his opinions. Southern Cal being a prime example. Too large of a portion of his show boils down to him stating some ridiculous opinion as a fact and then hollering down anyone who disagrees with him. That's anything but thought provoking.

 

[aTotal360]

My biggest problem with Dan Patrick is that his show has become boring as hell. It's not entertaining to me at all. Colin's show at least had a pulse, would get controversial, and even if it pissed you off, it made you listen. While it could be a train wreck at times, at least it was entertaining (ie recent Harbaugh interview). I want my radio guys to be closer to Howard Stern than Ryen Russilo (the most boring voice on radio). I'm not listening to sports radio to get analysis. I get that from NFL Live and Baseball Tonite.

I stopped listening to Dan Patrick when ESPN fire Rob Dibble. That was when he was at his peak. That show was great.

 

[FreeDawg]

I'm with 57 on DP. He's like listening to paint dry. He's more monotone than Russillo.

 

[8dog]

People like Patrick because he rarely takes a hard stance so he never "disagrees" with anyone. Show is so boring

Cowherd is the brightest guy in sports media. No one holds a candle.

 

[Requiem For A Dawg]

Yeah, he's brilliant. Like when he said John Wall won't be a good NBA point guard because his dad died at a young age and he likes to dance before games.

 

[aTotal360]

LeBatard's radio show is better than The Herd. It's certainly more entertaining. Not to mention they rip all of the other ESPN personalities for being stupid, especially Mike Golic. Again, I don't agree with most of what he says, and he tends to throw the race card out there a lot, but the show is awesome. It's more like a sports variety show. Don't go there if you are looking for astute analysis.

 

[8dog]

Geez man. Everyone is wrong about things. But when you listen to the way he thinks and reasons and defends positions its really impressive. No one else can. And he really doesnt do it in a shock jock fashion

Patrick will just say "[insert player name] hall of famer? Yes? No? I can see it both ways. Let us know what you think"

 

[Bulldog Bruce]

I don't listen to Sports Talk radio for social engineering and propaganda especially the viewpoint that ESPN has been taking over the past few years. I can listen to NPR, Madow or Rush if I want to hear opinions on all those issues. I can't stand Cowherd and his populous stance. He is the epitome of someone who likes big population areas and thinks flyover country, like the area most of us live in, is full of hicks and imbeciles. There are plenty of what I call "City Hicks" in NY and LA. His logic is that more people live there so obviously it is better. After the 10th time I heard him state that, I shut him off never to listen again. I was born and raised in the NYC area and ended up living in the Mid South when I had a choice of anywhere to live and raise a family.

So I don't really care that he is leaving because I won't listen to him anywhere he goes.

 

[57stratdawg]

Did you know Stu Gotz isn't his real name? It's Jon Weiner.

 

[aTotal360]

I'm well aware. And it's not Stu Gotz. It's Stugotz. One word. It's a synonym for wiener used by italian-americans in the northeast.

 

[HD6]

Yeah but he keeps bringing it up, among a myriad of other things.

http://awfulannouncing.com/2014/colin-cowherd-just-might-be-worse-than-skip-bayless.html

http://awfulannouncing.com/2013/colin-cowherd-blames-race-for-the-pacers-low-attendance.html

There are more of these out there.

 

[Hump4Hoops]

I think your tinfoil hat is on too tight.

I don't listen to Sports Talk radio for social engineering and propaganda especially the viewpoint that ESPN has been taking over the past few years.

Its not just ESPN. Progress happens everywhere - sports talk radio included. Nobody is going to marry you against your will. Don't be afraid.

 

[Bulldog Bruce]

Why do you immediately go to being afraid? I am not afraid or racist or homophobic or any of the things you are trying to call me. Just have no interest in opinions on those topics while i am listening to talk about the Bulldogs, Mets, Jets, Grizzlies or the leagues they are in. Just like I don't want to listen to opinions on religion and politics in that venue.

Prejudice much?

 

[57stratdawg]

Odd. I saw it spelled out one day on ESPN.

 

[aTotal360]

because Greeny didn't know the origin of the name and thought it was 2 names.

 

[121Josey]

Its not just ESPN. Progress happens everywhere - sports talk radio included. Nobody is going to marry you against your will. Don't be afraid.

Is it progression or regression? Clearly ESPN thinks its digression. Don't be an dubmass.

 

[KurtRambis4]

That's nor

very open minded.

 

[Bulldogg31]

Agree with Bruce. I haven't watched the news (any version) in almost two years and I don't miss it. I change stations when they bring politics, religion, etc into sports broadcasts, which makes the ESPN guys unlistenable.

I also quit listening when I have to hear about the NHL, NBA, or NASCAR. Give me college football, international soccer, and the PGA tour.

By the way, if you're watching a bunch of Fox News, MSNBC, the Today Show, etc., try dropping them all cold turkey. Life is better.

 

[hotdawg88]

will definitely miss the Herd

 

[Original48]

People like Patrick because he rarely takes a hard stance so he never "disagrees" with anyone. Show is so boring

Cowherd is the brightest guy in sports media. No one holds a candle.

Could not be stated better.