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Posted: Fri Sep 17, 2021 8:36 am Post subject: Steven A Smith opens up on Max Kellermans departure from first take
Interesting 22 minute video. A revelation about SAS sleep apnea. After watching the video I get the impression he's the only constant. I wonder if that means Molly is next to go?
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Posted: Fri Sep 17, 2021 1:16 pm Post subject: Re: Steven A Smith opens up on Max Kellermans departure from first take
jodeke wrote:
Interesting 22 minute video. A revelation about SAS sleep apnea. After watching the video I get the impression he's the only constant. I wonder if that means Molly is next to go?
I was never a Kellerman fan - too New York, too wannabe Hip Hop, too arrogant (which is a lot to say, juxtaposed against SAS).
I'm not a huge SAS fan, either. _________________ On Lakersground, a concern troll is someone who is a fan of another team, but pretends to be a Lakers fan with "concerns".
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Posted: Fri Sep 17, 2021 1:26 pm Post subject:
I never liked Kellerman either. He seemed like too much of a fanboy - someone who would fall in love with certain athletes and then unapologetically overhype them.
I like how SAS is willing to criticize even those teams and athletes that he loves.
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Posted: Fri Sep 17, 2021 1:42 pm Post subject: Re: Steven A Smith opens up on Max Kellermans departure from first take
Dr. Laker wrote:
jodeke wrote:
Interesting 22 minute video. A revelation about SAS sleep apnea. After watching the video I get the impression he's the only constant. I wonder if that means Molly is next to go?
I was never a Kellerman fan - too New York, too wannabe Hip Hop, too arrogant (which is a lot to say, juxtaposed against SAS).
I'm not a huge SAS fan, either.
Exactly why I never understood how that show had an audience. _________________ You thought God was an architect, now you know
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And everything you built that’s all for show
goes up in flames
In 24 frames
SAS is probably the only high priced sports media personality on the network left....everyone either get fired due to ESPN overpaying on sports rights or leaving for another network.
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Posted: Sat Sep 18, 2021 12:43 pm Post subject:
The new format is interesting. The debate guests are well-known athletes and sports aficionados. The program also includes some entertainment celebrities. _________________ Be who you are and say what you feel because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind.
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Posted: Sun Sep 19, 2021 12:54 pm Post subject:
I do not like Kellerman....but my understanding is that show as well as their morning lineups ratings have been on a gradual dive for several years. Dumping Kellerman will not impact that trend.
This whole point/counterpoint format is the stupidest in all of television.
And yet it lives on....
Disliked Kellerman from his boxing color analysis days. He had the mistaken belief that people were tuning in to hear his idiotic takes and not to watch the fight. Lotta cheerleader in that clown too.
His firing us no great loss should have fired SAS too and been done with it.
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Posted: Mon Sep 20, 2021 9:42 am Post subject:
SAS is headed for late night TV. IIRC he's hosted Jimmy Kimmel Live.
I didn't know he approached Skip to come back. Do you have a link? _________________ Be who you are and say what you feel because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind.
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SAS already has a couple of shows on ESPN so he's fine....they basically gave all the big money to him
Thanks. FirstTake is tanking and SAS is ready to jump ship. _________________ Be who you are and say what you feel because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind.
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SAS already has a couple of shows on ESPN so he's fine....they basically gave all the big money to him
Thanks. FirstTake is tanking and SAS is ready to jump ship.
Show's ratings aren't what they used to be so this is why they are going with the celebrity panel. Also noticed SAS has less of a presence on the show than previously he has other shows like his own Sportscenter and Stephen A's World in addition to his radio show, acting, etc.
SAS already has a couple of shows on ESPN so he's fine....they basically gave all the big money to him
Thanks. FirstTake is tanking and SAS is ready to jump ship.
Show's ratings aren't what they used to be so this is why they are going with the celebrity panel. Also noticed SAS has less of a presence on the show than previously he has other shows like his own Sportscenter and Stephen A's World in addition to his radio show, acting, etc.
Yep, he's a busy man. _________________ Be who you are and say what you feel because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind.
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I went through a First Take phase for a couple years, but then got tired of it and moved on. There's only so many segments on the Cowboys and Tom Brady I can watch. And most of the time you can even predict the segments such as "Did the Cowboys lose this game, or did the Eagles win it?"
I liked Max's takes on social justice issues. He's informed on history and is a very articulate guy. But the chemistry was never there with SAS. _________________ ¡Hala Madrid!
I went through a First Take phase for a couple years, but then got tired of it and moved on. There's only so many segments on the Cowboys and Tom Brady I can watch. And most of the time you can even predict the segments such as "Did the Cowboys lose this game, or did the Eagles win it?"
I liked Max's takes on social justice issues. He's informed on history and is a very articulate guy. But the chemistry was never there with SAS.
It also doesn't help when SAS looks like he's losing interest in the show when he's playing with his laptop during the debates. I'm sure the show is taped early in the morning so theres a lack of energy by the debate participants as well.
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Posted: Tue Sep 21, 2021 10:25 am Post subject:
lakersken80 wrote:
Wilt wrote:
I went through a First Take phase for a couple years, but then got tired of it and moved on. There's only so many segments on the Cowboys and Tom Brady I can watch. And most of the time you can even predict the segments such as "Did the Cowboys lose this game, or did the Eagles win it?"
I liked Max's takes on social justice issues. He's informed on history and is a very articulate guy. But the chemistry was never there with SAS.
It also doesn't help when SAS looks like he's losing interest in the show when he's playing with his laptop during the debates. I'm sure the show is taped early in the morning so theres a lack of energy by the debate participants as well.
I think he's confirming and gathering info on his laptop. He's multitasking. _________________ Be who you are and say what you feel because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind.
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Espn should have went for Shannon instead of Skip. Skip’s shtick of trolling for attention is beyond old. Shannon is way more entertaining and genuinely funny. _________________ (bleep) Kawhi
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Posted: Wed Sep 22, 2021 8:56 am Post subject:
audioaxes wrote:
Espn should have went for Shannon instead of Skip. Skip’s shtick of trolling for attention is beyond old. Shannon is way more entertaining and genuinely funny.
Shannon and SAS wouldn't work. Shannon is too much of a presence. He would steal too much of Stephen's spotlight. SAS wouldn't like that. Plus he dresses to impress. He'd take some of that notice also. _________________ Be who you are and say what you feel because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind.
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