ChevyVanMiller Posted June 27, 2019 Posted June 27, 2019 “He was our North Star,” said Chris Berman of his fellow founding member and Outside the Lines host. https://www.espn.com/espn/story/_/id/27058914/bob-ley-retires-40-years-espn-anchor 1
Chandler#81 Posted June 27, 2019 Posted June 27, 2019 Yep. The end of class at that station just walked out the door. 13
Pete Posted June 27, 2019 Posted June 27, 2019 Back when ESPN was great. Ley, Berman, Charlie Steiner, Dan Patrick, Olberman, Howie Schwab.... It was about highlights and not drama. Disney ruined ESPN. I used to watch sportscenter 3-4 times a day. Now ESPN is unwatchable 13
nucci Posted June 27, 2019 Posted June 27, 2019 11 minutes ago, Pete said: Back when ESPN was great. Ley, Berman, Charlie Steiner, Dan Patrick, Olberman, Howie Schwab.... It was about highlights and not drama. Disney ruined ESPN. I used to watch sportscenter 3-4 times a day. Now ESPN is unwatchable Patrick and Olbermann had the best show. Berman and Tom Jackson on Sundays...ESPN used to be the best....I haven't watched in many years 2 1
OldTimeAFLGuy Posted June 27, 2019 Posted June 27, 2019 38 minutes ago, Chandler#81 said: Yep. The end of class at that station just walked out the door. ...think he was one of the originals with Berman and the late Tom Mees who tragically drowned..... 2
Mark Vader Posted June 27, 2019 Posted June 27, 2019 18 minutes ago, OldTimeAFLGuy said: ...think he was one of the originals with Berman and the late Tom Mees who tragically drowned..... Yes, all three of them were there on day 1. Before Olbermann, Bob Ley would co-host Sportscenter with Dan Patrick, and they both had a running gag at the end of the show where they would both hold a pose, as if the show had just done a freeze frame. When in actuality it was still LIVE. It was quite funny. Anyone else remember them doing that? 3
stony Posted June 27, 2019 Posted June 27, 2019 1 hour ago, Pete said: Back when ESPN was great. Ley, Berman, Charlie Steiner, Dan Patrick, Olberman, Howie Schwab.... It was about highlights and not drama. Disney ruined ESPN. I used to watch sportscenter 3-4 times a day. Now ESPN is unwatchable High-speed internet on phones/tablets killed ESPN. No longer necessary for us to watch Sportscenter to get our highlight fix. 2
Matt_In_NH Posted June 27, 2019 Posted June 27, 2019 I have not had ESPN for years but I always enjoyed Outside the Lines with him. What is left now the screaming idiots? 2
Royale with Cheese Posted June 27, 2019 Posted June 27, 2019 He was a great one. I still watch ESPN now mainly for the highlights. But back in the late 80's and 90's....man I would just keep it on. Bob Ley was able to bring sports into my life as more than entertainment....he brought substance to sports. Dan Patrick made you enjoy sports, Chris Berman made you laugh, Stuart Scott made sports cool....Bob Ley made you appreciate sports. I'll miss him. 5
ExWNYer Posted June 27, 2019 Posted June 27, 2019 Berman, Ley, Mees, Patrick, Olbermann...when it started during the dawn of cable TV, 'Sports Center' was must watch TV for the sports junkie. I remember 'Rodeo from Mesquite, Texas' being on almost non-stop due to the lack of live sporting events. I even loved watching 'The Americas Cup' back in the day. Sadly, ESPN has become unwatchable aside from a few programs like '30 For 30' and live sporting events. I honestly forget it's even on my DirecTV package unless there is a live NFL game, Mets game, or college basketball game airing.Time and technology marches onward and the original, innovative ESPN gets further and further away in the rear view mirror. Love her or hate her, I guess that leaves Linda Cohn as the reigning queen of the old guard. Enjoy your retirement, Mr. Ley. 1
Gugny Posted June 27, 2019 Posted June 27, 2019 2 hours ago, Pete said: Back when ESPN was great. Ley, Berman, Charlie Steiner, Dan Patrick, Olberman, Howie Schwab.... It was about highlights and not drama. Disney ruined ESPN. I used to watch sportscenter 3-4 times a day. Now ESPN is unwatchable Definitely. I used to look forward to SportsCenter. It's been a lonnnnnnnnng time since I felt that way. I find Van Pelt unwatchable. 1 1
KD in CA Posted June 27, 2019 Posted June 27, 2019 51 minutes ago, mattynh said: I have not had ESPN for years but I always enjoyed Outside the Lines with him. What is left now the screaming idiots? In fairness to ESPN, every other sports, cable news and most 'entertainment' channels are exactly the same thing -- a bunch of idiots screaming at each other or just completely inane blather. There is an entire network for women (Bravo) based on nothing but this format. The only shows I have ever enjoyed that featured 4 people sitting around talking are: -The Sports Reporters (before Dick Schaap died) -The McLaughlin Report (which also gave TBD one of its best recurring threads)
Florida Bills Fanatic Posted June 27, 2019 Posted June 27, 2019 1 hour ago, Royale with Cheese said: He was a great one. I still watch ESPN now mainly for the highlights. But back in the late 80's and 90's....man I would just keep it on. Bob Ley was able to bring sports into my life as more than entertainment....he brought substance to sports. Dan Patrick made you enjoy sports, Chris Berman made you laugh, Stuart Scott made sports cool....Bob Ley made you appreciate sports. I'll miss him. Great post! You nailed it in a great summary. Thanks 2
stony Posted June 27, 2019 Posted June 27, 2019 1 hour ago, Royale with Cheese said: He was a great one. I still watch ESPN now mainly for the highlights. But back in the late 80's and 90's....man I would just keep it on. Bob Ley was able to bring sports into my life as more than entertainment....he brought substance to sports. Dan Patrick made you enjoy sports, Chris Berman made you laugh, Stuart Scott made sports cool....Bob Ley made you appreciate sports. I'll miss him. A pro's pro. I was always happy when he headed up their World Cup and Euro's coverage when they still had the rights. Seemed like he had been covering the game for 30-years. 1
yungmack Posted June 27, 2019 Posted June 27, 2019 End of an era and the definitive sign we're getting old. 2
Jay_Fixit Posted June 27, 2019 Posted June 27, 2019 2 hours ago, Royale with Cheese said: He was a great one. I still watch ESPN now mainly for the highlights. But back in the late 80's and 90's....man I would just keep it on. Bob Ley was able to bring sports into my life as more than entertainment....he brought substance to sports. Dan Patrick made you enjoy sports, Chris Berman made you laugh, Stuart Scott made sports cool....Bob Ley made you appreciate sports. I'll miss him. Guy, this is like a speech at a funeral. Lets bring it down a tad. 2
Royale with Cheese Posted June 27, 2019 Posted June 27, 2019 2 minutes ago, Jay_Fixit said: Guy, this is like a speech at a funeral. Lets bring it down a tad. I'm not listening to a guy that thinks Chevy Chase was funnier in Three Amigos than Martin Short.
Chandler#81 Posted June 27, 2019 Posted June 27, 2019 27 minutes ago, Jay_Fixit said: Guy, this is like a speech at a funeral. Lets bring it down a tad. You're crying too, eh?
BillsfaninSB Posted June 27, 2019 Posted June 27, 2019 4 hours ago, Royale with Cheese said: But back in the late 80's and 90's....man I would just keep it on. Same here. Use to turn it on after work and I would often never turn the channel. Only watch the station if there is a live game on that interested me. Would drop the station if it wasn’t for college football. 1
Jay_Fixit Posted June 27, 2019 Posted June 27, 2019 1 hour ago, Chandler#81 said: You're crying too, eh? Like a baby at a briss. 1 hour ago, Royale with Cheese said: I'm not listening to a guy that thinks Chevy Chase was funnier in Three Amigos than Martin Short. You’re just saying that because you and Martin are the same height. 1
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