Jaws In, Theismann Out

Theismann is terrible as the color guy. Adds little, tends to state obvious, uttes useless clichés, and then often contradicts himself during the same telecast.

 

The fact that he was able to hold one of the premier sports telecast jobs, with the premier sports broadcast channel, for the nation’s foremost sports league for so long speaks volumes about the sad state of sports announcing in this country.

 

Honestly, we all could do a better job than Theismann. I really think one of the networks should take the sports guys advice and pair a professional play by play guy with two regular fans – one from each of the teams playing – and see how it works out. Maybe things are significantly different when the red light goes on, but it certainly would be an interesting experiment.

 

 

 

 

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Lineup change for 'Monday Night Football'

 

 

BRISTOL, Conn. (AP) - ESPN is changing quarterbacks. Joe Theismann will no longer be part of the network's "Monday Night Football" booth and will be replaced by Ron Jaworski, the former Philadelphia Eagles quarterback. "This new lineup will enhance our presentation of 'Monday Night Football,' our most important property," Norby Williamson, ESPN's executive vice president for studio and remote production, said Monday. "Ron has covered the NFL from many different perspectives, and he is totally tied into the issues and trends from around the league." Theismann, a former Washington Redskins quarterback, will be offered another analyst job with the network, Williamson said. Jaworski is known for his studio analysis and ability to break down game tape for viewers. He will join play-by-play announcer Mike Tirico and analyst Tony Kornheiser in the booth. Suzy Kolber and Michele Tafoya will handle sideline reporting. NFL games on Monday night moved from ABC to ESPN last season.