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baccala8872

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Something I was a little steamed about...........
« on: March 02, 2008, 09:00:16 AM »
The lack of respect for the sport/activity of bowling has been well documented and debated on this site in several threads.  We no longer see bowling on network TV, and thus it may be perceived as not being "mainstream" anymore.  However true that may be, I noticed something today leading into the PBA telecast that really steamed me.

As ESPN was cutting away from the SportsCenter preceding the PBA telecast, the anchor said, "Triple Header of hoops today, and 'enjoy the bowling'."

Now, I don't know how many of us have heard from our parents when we were growing up, "It's not what you say, it's how you say it".  I definitely did hear that a lot.

Well, that "enjoy the bowling" comment couldn't have been said as more of an afterthought by anyone if they tried.  It was almost as if they were disgusted that the PBA had to air.  And, not to mention, the snickering of the other two anchors as the shot went to black.

I won't speak for others as for the collective perception of the decline of bowling as a sport/activity, but what I will say is, "Jeers to ESPN".
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Re: Something I was a little steamed about...........
« Reply #1 on: March 02, 2008, 05:02:48 PM »
AGREED.

Thanks for the post... I was thinking the exact same thing. And it's definitely not the first time it has happened.
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Re: Something I was a little steamed about...........
« Reply #2 on: March 02, 2008, 05:06:01 PM »
Right on!

I thought I heard something a little demeaning in the "tone" also!


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dpunky

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Re: Something I was a little steamed about...........
« Reply #3 on: March 02, 2008, 05:15:58 PM »
On ESPN's site, I found the page where you can comment on ESPN programming

http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/news/story?page=contact/espntv  


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bowlingmaniac017

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Re: Something I was a little steamed about...........
« Reply #4 on: March 02, 2008, 05:16:12 PM »
I was going to post this but thought everyone else might have missed it or it would have been overlooked.

Glad to know I wasnt the only that caught that.
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Re: Something I was a little steamed about...........
« Reply #5 on: March 02, 2008, 05:16:56 PM »
Every week the announcers do a horrible job of leading into the bowling.  It is still programming on the network from whom they are receiving a paycheck.  It is part of being a broadcaster to have to promote programs.  ESPN is doing a disservice to itself and its bowling viewers by continuing to allow this.  Why should new fans want to stay tuned? I bet if there was only on ESPN channel, they would talk it up much more.
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MrMustang300

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Re: Something I was a little steamed about...........
« Reply #6 on: March 02, 2008, 06:38:46 PM »
Agreed!  They are a bunch of pompous SOBs!  Why be so elitist?  Most of their programming is centered around sports nerds that love watching the NFL draft, Sportscenter or whatever.  Which is fine.  So why diss bowling?

ESPN stands for Entertainment and Sports Network.  If pool and poker is okay, why not bowling?  Just because they got shoved into a locker as a kid, they shouldn't think picking on others is okay!  Grow up people or maybe we should dock your paycheck.

ESPN is a subsidary of ABC and is owned by Disney.  Until bowling gets some respect I will boycott Disney World and Charles Gibson on ABC News.  Why not?  They deserve it anyway.  They won't care, but I will feel better.  I am tired of bowling being treated as a 3rd world sport.

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witesoxwoz22

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Re: Something I was a little steamed about...........
« Reply #7 on: March 02, 2008, 07:07:49 PM »
Sometime in December I heard the almighty Chris Berman do the exact same thing.  The casual watchers are going to pick up on stuff like that.  Great marketing by espn (sarchasm off).
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mumzie

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Re: Something I was a little steamed about...........
« Reply #8 on: March 02, 2008, 08:32:04 PM »
I heard it too. I wish we had a choice, and could vote with the remote.
Alas, it's bowling, after all, so we, the great unwashed masses, have no choice.
Sigh.
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Jorge300

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Re: Something I was a little steamed about...........
« Reply #9 on: March 03, 2008, 02:26:32 PM »
And the best part...the PBA has to pay to get that kind of treatment from ESPN.

I say bring on the Versus network or Spike.....even if they air it for free the PBA will still save money from where they are now.
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Re: Something I was a little steamed about...........
« Reply #10 on: March 03, 2008, 02:34:14 PM »
Do you mean Jim Rome?
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Borincano

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Re: Something I was a little steamed about...........
« Reply #11 on: March 03, 2008, 02:51:03 PM »
The Sports Center people are the most uneducated people of ESPN that have a chip on their shoulder plus they do not have any athletic look or form. I never hear what they have to say about any kind of sports for years. Besides a feel sad for these type of sportscasters of giving sports athletes a hero status which is not true. They never put their lives on the line to save another human being.

baccala8872, yes they show lack of respect because they do not have any type of class but shows how ignorante they are.
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bowlitup

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Re: Something I was a little steamed about...........
« Reply #12 on: March 03, 2008, 05:27:50 PM »
You know, I heard Berman make a comment during the lead in to a show a couple years ago, where they showed someone practicing, and he said in a mock-dramatic tone "CAN he get the 7-10 split?!?!"

The thing is, I don't even think a 7-10 was being shot at. I can't exactly remember though.

Either way, Chris Berman lost much respect from me for that. No class there.

Me and my buddy still talk about it to this day. It's one of those quotes that sticks with you.
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Re: Something I was a little steamed about...........
« Reply #13 on: March 03, 2008, 05:36:11 PM »
quote:
On ESPN's site, I found the page where you can comment on ESPN programming

http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/news/story?page=contact/espntv  


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I posted a link on this same topic a week or so ago and it was deleted...Go figure.
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tenpin477

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Re: Something I was a little steamed about...........
« Reply #14 on: March 03, 2008, 06:39:07 PM »
The PBA would be in trouble if they were on Versus or Spike, they would get even less exposure than they do now
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