The Thrill
Banger
Level: 98
   
Posts: 1114/2768
EXP: 9496167
For next: 158220
Since: 16.4.02
From: Green Bay, WI
Since last post: 14 days
Last activity: 7 hours
|  #1 Posted on 14.5.04 0729.50
Reposted on: 14.5.11 0730.25 | So long, you neon-suited mo'fo. YYYYOOUUUUUU'RRRREE FAAAAAAHHHHHHRRRRRRRDD!
(image removed)
Translation: CBS Sports has removed "Prime Time" Deion Sanders from their studio lineup for "The NFL Today." (USA Today)
I guess his old album says it all: it's got to be the money. Oddly enough, CBSSportsline.com still has his profile up, though.
Dig this list of candidates on tap to replace him, though:
Originally posted by that USA Today article
Candidates to replace Sanders include Shannon Sharpe, Rod Woodson, Seth Joyner and Neil O'Donnell.
Older Deion news: this thread (The W) | | Promote this thread! |             | DrDirt
Banger
Level: 95
Posts: 725/2672
EXP: 8414702
For next: 253936
Since: 8.10.03
From: flyover country
Since last post: 23 days
Last activity: 7 hours
| #2 Posted on 14.5.04 0929.21
Reposted on: 14.5.11 0929.22 | He seems to have a very high opionion of himself. Isn't the CBS show the lowest rated of that type?
The sad part is most of his teammates loved him and he was a polite repsectful guy and good friend. The on air persona seems to have gotten the better of his common sense. | Dave Gagnon
Mettwurst
Level: 29
Posts: 139/170
EXP: 136386
For next: 11500
Since: 25.7.03
From: Rimouski
Since last post: 3382 days
Last activity: 3379 days
|  #3 Posted on 14.5.04 1446.37
Reposted on: 14.5.11 1446.38 | I liked Sanders on CBS but the Michael Irvin/Steve Young combo on ESPN is that much better.
(edited by Dave Gagnon on 14.5.04 1940) | wudis007
Pinkelwurst
Level: 14
Posts: 30/31
EXP: 10325
For next: 2746
Since: 18.2.04
Since last post: 3489 days
Last activity: 3488 days
| #4 Posted on 14.5.04 1455.29
Reposted on: 14.5.11 1455.48 | ESPN.com is reporting that Shannon Sharpe has said he may reconsider retirement NOW instead of playing one more season since this TV opening is available.
http://sports.espn.go.com/ nfl/columns/story?columnist=pasquarelli_len& id=1801436
(edited by wudis007 on 14.5.04 1259) | JayJayDean
Scrapple
Level: 123
Posts: 1233/4645
EXP: 20893254
For next: 338072
Since: 2.1.02
From: Seattle, WA
Since last post: 3 days
Last activity: 2 hours
| AIM: |  |
| | | Y!: |  |
|
| #5 Posted on 14.5.04 1458.41
Reposted on: 14.5.11 1458.44 | Originally posted by Dave Gagnon
I liked Sanders on CBS but the Michael Irvin/Steve Young combo on FOX is that much better.
Those guys are on ESPN, not FOX. Fox is JB, Howie, Terry, and Jimmy. | dunkndollaz
Banger
Level: 94
Posts: 1223/2503
EXP: 8263465
For next: 93223
Since: 3.1.02
From: Northern NJ
Since last post: 9 days
Last activity: 7 hours
| #6 Posted on 14.5.04 1506.25
Reposted on: 14.5.11 1506.30 | | The Broncos just re-signed Byron Chamberlain (who replaced Shannon when he signed with the Ravens) so that is another good indication that the Broncos think he is probably gone. | BigVitoMark
Lap cheong
Level: 75
Posts: 1015/1509
EXP: 3769801
For next: 57120
Since: 10.8.02
From: Queen's University, Canada
Since last post: 3056 days
Last activity: 2966 days
| | ICQ: |  |
| |
| #7 Posted on 14.5.04 1723.18
Reposted on: 14.5.11 1724.15 | | Shannon Sharpe could be a very good fit on a pre-game show, but he's gotta be very careful not to become Deion #2. I think Deion coulda been a good fit because he's got a natural charisma to him and he can be an entertaining guy, but he always seemed more interested in getting his own act over than providing any real insight into the league or the matchups. Michael Irvin is guilty of the same more often than not IMO, but Countdown could cover for it much easier since they have three strong guys around him. Sharpe's a good talker, but has to be aware of not falling into this same trap. | Roy.
Pepperoni
Level: 63
Posts: 159/1040
EXP: 2004279
For next: 92884
Since: 25.2.04
From: Keystone State
Since last post: 2036 days
Last activity: 506 days
| #8 Posted on 14.5.04 2241.56
Reposted on: 14.5.11 2246.33 | | I really like Seth Joyner's stuff on the NFL Channel (or whatever it's called). He seems pretty comfortable in front of the camera, but he's not all up in everybody's area like Deion and his ego doesn't seem huge. | Crimedog
Boerewors
Level: 41
Posts: 13/374
EXP: 472634
For next: 7515
Since: 28.3.02
From: Ohio
Since last post: 2388 days
Last activity: 2379 days
| #9 Posted on 15.5.04 0231.05
Reposted on: 15.5.11 0231.05 | Originally posted by BigVitoMark
Shannon Sharpe could be a very good fit on a pre-game show, but he's gotta be very careful not to become Deion #2.
He needs to be MORE careful to not be Sterling Sharpe #2. Although I'd love to see CBS and ESPN set up some sort of program where they simulcast the two Sharpe boys going back-and-forth for a half-hour every Sunday.
"Am I saying Ray's a cross-dresser? No, that's just what I heard." | evilwaldo
Lap cheong
Level: 78
Posts: 1516/1597
EXP: 4194548
For next: 187697
Since: 7.2.02
From: New York, NY
Since last post: 3086 days
Last activity: 2867 days
| AIM: |  |
| | |
| #10 Posted on 19.5.04 1243.21
Reposted on: 19.5.11 1244.00 | One annoying NFL pregame person down one to go. Someone please get rid of Michael Irvin.
Maybe now CBS will be watchable on Sunday mornings. | Broncolanche
Sujuk
Level: 62
Posts: 375/1008
EXP: 1982985
For next: 1712
Since: 2.6.03
From: Littleton, CO
Since last post: 842 days
Last activity: 95 days
| #11 Posted on 19.5.04 1531.23
Reposted on: 19.5.11 1531.40 | Originally posted by evilwaldo
Someone please get rid of Michael Irvin.
Irvin: "I FEEL THE NEED TO YELL AT THE CAMERA EVEN THOUGH I'M MIKED. EW&%USGP(WSDIWGWILDT ELI MANNING."
Sorry, couldn't resist. | | ALL ORIGINAL POSTS IN THIS THREAD ARE NOW AVAILABLE |
| | | | | | | | | | |
