Cripple Creek Posted January 24, 2018 Posted January 24, 2018 21 minutes ago, Gugny said: I always thought that I was in the minority as a Bob Costas "hater." Pleases me to see that, obviously, that is not the case. being on the opposite side from yourself makes me feel more comfortable in my position. 1 1 1
May Day 10 Posted January 24, 2018 Posted January 24, 2018 i think he is really good and its a loss for the program/event
Gugny Posted January 24, 2018 Posted January 24, 2018 15 minutes ago, Cripple Creek said: being on the opposite side from yourself makes me feel more comfortable in my position. This still doesn't tell me if you're a top or a bottom. 1
Cripple Creek Posted January 24, 2018 Posted January 24, 2018 2 minutes ago, Gugny said: This still doesn't tell me if you're a top or a bottom. In an effort to remain on topic, I do like listening to Costas though he is preachy. I don't mind hearing the opinions of others.
OldTimeAFLGuy Posted January 24, 2018 Posted January 24, 2018 ...we lost two of the sports world's finest in Enberg & Jackson......Costas wouldn't even be dirt in their cleats IMO.............
Helpmenow Posted January 24, 2018 Posted January 24, 2018 Bob is a baseball guy thru and thru. Intelligent guy just over top
The Wiz Posted January 24, 2018 Posted January 24, 2018 8 hours ago, Rico said: https://nypost.com/2018/01/22/did-nbc-dump-bob-costas-from-super-bowl-for-concussion-talk/ Very glad this douche didn't get to go out on his own terms. I will give him props though for playing himself in Pootietang. Sa da tay! Cole me on the patty sty. 1
PromoTheRobot Posted January 24, 2018 Posted January 24, 2018 7 hours ago, Bad Things said: Good. Although he was a really good sportscaster, he always came across as a narcissistic, smug, a-hole. That comes from being a Syracuse Newhouse grad.
Sammy Watkins' Rib Posted January 24, 2018 Posted January 24, 2018 2 hours ago, Fadingpain said: I agree that Costas is too bright to be fulfilled by sports broadcasting alone. He is no doubt a huge sports fan, but the guy could have done a lot more and I often wonder why he didn't want to go the news broadcasting route, for example. He could have been another Dan Rather/Tom Brokaw/Peter Jennings type. Maybe he didn't like the work load those daily anchors had. It seems like i very rarely ever hear or see Costas. Those other guys work 5 days a week year round and then do other special things throughout the year.
BillsVet Posted January 24, 2018 Posted January 24, 2018 7 hours ago, KD in CA said: I've always liked Costas but it seems like he got very preachy in recent years. He, like a lot of broadcasters and sports journalists started becoming political in recent years. And no matter where one stands on issues, it's unnecessary to inject politics into sports. I think most of us watch the games as a diversion from everyday life. Still not sure why someone like Costas thinks he can tell us how to think about certain issues. For some it seems like they're trying to hurt the sport or sports that has made them. The NFL seems to be some sports media types' target.
26CornerBlitz Posted January 24, 2018 Posted January 24, 2018 He doesn't care and his legacy as a great broadcaster is cemented.
RyanC883 Posted January 24, 2018 Posted January 24, 2018 2 hours ago, PromoTheRobot said: That comes from being a Syracuse Newhouse grad. hey, watch it. SU Grads are great. Bob was great, until he decided to become preachy. This is a problem that impacts a lot of sportscasters, IMO. They are not really reporting "real news," and I think get a bit jealous of those that do. Regardless, the really great sportscasters make listening to the game fantastic.
row_33 Posted January 24, 2018 Posted January 24, 2018 You can only tell us the story about calling games for the St Louis Spirits 1,500 times before it wears thin.
MiltonWaddams Posted January 24, 2018 Posted January 24, 2018 4 hours ago, JinxedBill1 said: It has to be their decision so I can't fault you in it. My boys aren't old enough yet but when they are I'll be honest with them about it. Scares the heck out of me though. I got about 5 years before they are old enough to start playing, should be interesting to see where CTE is in that time span and the NFL. One of the many reasons I am so happy to have girls. They know I played and my eldest has asked me about it, but she's much more keen on soccer, dance and gymnastics. Injuries can be bad in two of the three, but nothing like the concussions I, and the vast majority of college and pro football players, suffered. If CTE is caused by concussions, I can add myself to the list as I estimate about 8 or 9. 1 hour ago, Badthingsman said: It all started going downhill after this: What were the circumstances surrounding this photo? 1
row_33 Posted January 24, 2018 Posted January 24, 2018 3 hours ago, Helpmenow said: Bob is a baseball guy thru and thru. Intelligent guy just over top it's Phys Ed teacher syndrome, you get older and it's not as fun anymore to play along with games and ignore deeper issues.
Just Joshin' Posted January 24, 2018 Posted January 24, 2018 2 hours ago, BillsVet said: He, like a lot of broadcasters and sports journalists started becoming political in recent years. And no matter where one stands on issues, it's unnecessary to inject politics into sports. I think most of us watch the games as a diversion from everyday life. Still not sure why someone like Costas thinks he can tell us how to think about certain issues. For some it seems like they're trying to hurt the sport or sports that has made them. The NFL seems to be some sports media types' target. This sums up the issue well. Everything does not have to be political. He is the worse example - gives his opinion and degrades those who disagree.
row_33 Posted January 24, 2018 Posted January 24, 2018 Bill Simmons is heading this preachy way as well.... i guess it's part of the violence inherent in the system.
Rico Posted January 24, 2018 Author Posted January 24, 2018 Costas may be a douche, but like I said, he was good in Pootie Tang.... and at least he’s not a total creep like his replacement, Mike Tirico. https://www.thedailybeast.com/world-cup-anchor-mike-tiricos-bizarre-history-reports-of-stalking-and-sexual-harassment
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