Olbermann out - Page 2

kelmac07 · 01-22-2011, 10:55 AM

Him and Dan Patrick made an awesome team on ESPN.

Starscream · 01-22-2011, 12:53 PM

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Originally Posted by kelmac07

Him and Dan Patrick made an awesome team on ESPN.

The good ole days.

I'm glad to see him go from MSNBC though. Political differences aside, this guy was a complete ass on his show. Some people can be an ass and get away with it b/c they're funny, like Bill Maher, but Olbermann just came across as an unlikeable ass (except when he's talking about sports).

yourchoice · 01-22-2011, 02:42 PM

I was listening to Mad Dog Radio on XM today, and there are suggestions (or negotiations) that he may go back to sports talk on that station. I must say, I liked him much better when he was doing sports.

chand · 01-22-2011, 02:56 PM

The times he has shown up on Dan Patrick's show have been good.

billybarue · 01-24-2011, 09:44 AM

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Originally Posted by kelmac07

Him and Dan Patrick made an awesome team on ESPN.

I did like them together back on ESPN. I haven't seen Olbermann visit the new Dan Patrick show - I am sure it is good to see them revisit their old 'shtick.

As far as Dan Patrick's show by itself I really don't like it. I don't think he is very good at off the cuff sports commentary. And please put down the fricking basketball or golf club for a minute. Just because you can dribble a basketball doesn't add to your sports commentary. I much prefer 'Mike and Mike in the morning'.

Of note, and I might be wrong, but Olbermann was the only former ESPN commentator not asked back to the latest ESPN (??) year gala reunion. He burned a lot of bridges with ESPN, and the ashes are still smoldering and will prevent his return.

I watched his latest show to glean some info from his obvious hyperbole. I thought he was so over the top sometimes I wondered if a good bit of it was an act to keep the pot stirred up and consequently his contract price too. But judging from his acrimonious departure from ESPN, I suspect his discourteous and surly demeanor is part and parcel of who he is.

chand · 01-24-2011, 10:18 AM

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Originally Posted by billybarue

I did like them together back on ESPN. I haven't seen Olbermann visit the new Dan Patrick show - I am sure it is good to see them revisit their old 'shtick.

As far as Dan Patrick's show by itself I really don't like it. I don't think he is very good at off the cuff sports commentary. And please put down the fricking basketball or golf club for a minute. Just because you can dribble a basketball doesn't add to your sports commentary. I much prefer 'Mike and Mike in the morning'.

Of note, and I might be wrong, but Olbermann was the only former ESPN commentator not asked back to the latest ESPN (??) year gala reunion. He burned a lot of bridges with ESPN, and the ashes are still smoldering and will prevent his return.

I watched his latest show to glean some info from his obvious hyperbole. I thought he was so over the top sometimes I wondered if a good bit of it was an act to keep the pot stirred up and consequently his contract price too. But judging from his acrimonious departure from ESPN, I suspect his discourteous and surly demeanor is part and parcel of who he is.

Those bridges are gonna smolder forever IMO. I don't dislike the guy, but he sure does seem to leave destruction in his wake.

taltos · 01-24-2011, 06:53 PM

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This itch seems familiar.

Makes it a little hard to sit.

JaKaacH · 01-24-2011, 06:59 PM

Hopfuly his severance package will get him to his new home in Tierra del Fuego

01-24-2011, 07:11 PM

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Originally Posted by safariguy

Probably going to be the new White House press secretary once Robert Gibbs leaves in February. Remember you heard it here first.

Winner!

rizzle · 01-24-2011, 08:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Stephen

Political affliliations aside, dude came across as a pompous ass. Hard to process someone's ideology when you have to cut through the smarm.

Bingo.

jcruse64 · 01-25-2011, 06:21 PM

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Originally Posted by yourchoice

I was listening to Mad Dog Radio on XM today, and there are suggestions (or negotiations) that he may go back to sports talk on that station. I must say, I liked him much better when he was doing sports.

I hope they're not looking to supplant the Dino Costa Experience with him. Dino's a wild man, but I enjoy listening to him.

I liked Olbermann/Patrick also, but really didn't care for him on NBC's football stuff.

Speaking of Olbermann/Patrick, I miss the old Steiner/Lee combo from earlier days on ESPN. Steiner was pretty funny, and the two did a good job as a team.

Kreth · 01-25-2011, 06:53 PM

I hear Dr. Laura is looking for work...

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shvictor · 01-25-2011, 06:57 PM

I'm glad to see the biggest out of touch with reality jackass handed his walking papers.

yourchoice · 01-25-2011, 08:36 PM

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Originally Posted by jcruse64

I hope they're not looking to supplant the Dino Costa Experience with him. Dino's a wild man, but I enjoy listening to him.

No...they're talking about him taking over the morning slot...I guess before Russo. It was Costa on his Sat show talking about it. I like Dino too.

M1903A1 · 01-25-2011, 08:48 PM

Hey, look to the bright side...now he can spend more time with Ms. Precious-Perfect!

(SNL reference...I LMAO just thinking about that sketch....)

Ratters · 01-25-2011, 08:51 PM

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I hear Dr. Laura is looking for work...

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Nope, she did the Stern thing and moved to satellite.

Tredegar · 01-27-2011, 10:56 AM

I remember him being the sports guy for Channel 5 in Los Angeles in the early 90s. Was a lot of fun. He should go back to that.

yourchoice · 02-08-2011, 11:58 AM

What the heck is Current TV? I've never even heard of it! Good luck there, Keith!

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20110208/...pphu-container

chand · 02-08-2011, 12:07 PM

Well he is still cashing checks from MSNBC and will be for quite some time so this sounds like keeping busy to me. Either way, he is effectively out of the picture. Is it too much to ask that we send all the talking heads of all political stripes out to pasture?

Stephen · 02-08-2011, 12:32 PM

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What the heck is Current TV? I've never even heard of it! Good luck there, Keith!

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20110208/...pphu-container

Co-founded by Al Gore? Damn, wonder if they have a show called, The Massage Parlor?

01-22-2011, 10:55 AM	#21
kelmac07 Resident Maduro Whore!! Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Mac Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 27,322 Trading: (218)	Re: Olbermann out Him and Dan Patrick made an awesome team on ESPN. __________________ Dom in the MLB thread "I could probably get you to wear a Yankee hat for a Maduro!"

01-22-2011, 02:42 PM	#23
yourchoice Down the stretch Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Joel Location: South Jersey Posts: 4,095 Trading: (36)	Re: Olbermann out I was listening to Mad Dog Radio on XM today, and there are suggestions (or negotiations) that he may go back to sports talk on that station. I must say, I liked him much better when he was doing sports.

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chand Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Jan 2011 First Name: Damian Location: Dover, DE Posts: 470 Trading: (22)	Re: Olbermann out The times he has shown up on Dan Patrick's show have been good.

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JaKaacH ROCK Chalk JAYHAWK K U Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jeff Location: Living in the golden age of ignorance in power. Posts: 1,363 Trading: (32)	Re: Olbermann out Hopfuly his severance package will get him to his new home in Tierra del Fuego __________________ --Anger Management Graduate-- WHAT the F^#% you looking at???

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Kreth Ronin smoker Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Jeff Location: Oneonta, NY Posts: 3,620 Trading: (14)	Re: Olbermann out I hear Dr. Laura is looking for work... Posted via Mobile Device

01-25-2011, 06:57 PM	#33
shvictor Instigator Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Steve Location: Lathrop, CA Posts: 2,846 Trading: (40)	Re: Olbermann out I'm glad to see the biggest out of touch with reality jackass handed his walking papers. __________________

01-25-2011, 08:48 PM	#35
M1903A1 Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 1060 W. Addison Posts: 1,573 Trading: (4)	Re: Olbermann out Hey, look to the bright side...now he can spend more time with Ms. Precious-Perfect! (SNL reference...I LMAO just thinking about that sketch....) __________________ "It's the cigars that bring us together, but it's the people that cause us to stay."

01-27-2011, 10:56 AM	#37
Tredegar Sing along with me Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 670 Trading: (9)	Re: Olbermann out I remember him being the sports guy for Channel 5 in Los Angeles in the early 90s. Was a lot of fun. He should go back to that.

02-08-2011, 11:58 AM	#38
yourchoice Down the stretch Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Joel Location: South Jersey Posts: 4,095 Trading: (36)	Re: Olbermann out What the heck is Current TV? I've never even heard of it! Good luck there, Keith! http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20110208/...pphu-container

02-08-2011, 12:07 PM	#39
chand Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Jan 2011 First Name: Damian Location: Dover, DE Posts: 470 Trading: (22)	Re: Olbermann out Well he is still cashing checks from MSNBC and will be for quite some time so this sounds like keeping busy to me. Either way, he is effectively out of the picture. Is it too much to ask that we send all the talking heads of all political stripes out to pasture?