Irvin no longer with ESPN

[wolfeskins]

i never liked irvin, hated him as a player (because he was the enemy) hated him as an analyst (because he sucked at it)

hated aikman as a player (because he was the enemy) like him as an analyst (because he is actualy good at it)

[djnemo65]

Irvin was terrible!!!! He reminded me of this guy D-Bomb I used to see at the bar who was a cowboys fan and would always argue with me.

Aikman on the other hand is the best booth announcer in years. Seriously, who can come close to him right now?

[drew54]

I guess he got what he wanted, HOF, and is ready to move on. Good riddance.

[rypper11]

Didn't really care one way or the other about Irvin when he played. He was TO before TO came into the league minus the media aired insults to teammates and coaches. I do think he is one of the most overrated players of the last ten years and in no way is he better than Monk. As far as a commentator if you heard him once or twice you knew what his stance would be on most issues and that is why he wore thin.
Aikman is a good color guy (one of the few, I mean Simms' Spotlight? who is his target audience, 10 year olds who have never heard of the NFL?)
Moose is probably the worst and not because he used to block for Emmit Smith but because he thinks he still has to kiss up to Norv Turner, Jerry Jones or anyone with a star on their helmet! Jimmy Johnson doesn't bend over backwards to kiss Dallas butt like Darryl Johnston.

[hooskins]

TAFKAS any insider info on why he is no longer with ESPN?

[Crat92]

Originally Posted by hooskins

TAFKAS any insider info on why he is no longer with ESPN?

Irvins contract was up and ESPN chose not to resign him. I think it had a lot to do with the comments he made about Tony Romo's ethnicity on the Dan patrick show way back on Nov. 20.

[hooskins]

Originally Posted by Crat92

Irvins contract was up and ESPN chose not to resign him. I think it had a lot to do with the comments he made about Tony Romo's ethnicity on the Dan patrick show way back on Nov. 20.

And you are sure this is the reason because.....?

[SmootSmack]

Originally Posted by hooskins

TAFKAS any insider info on why he is no longer with ESPN?

I was in Daytona the past few days so no, not really. I do know that his contract was up and they were looking to make some changes. I'll ask the NFL guys on Tuesday when I go back to work.

[hooskins]

Originally Posted by TAFKAS

I was in Daytona the past few days so no, not really. I do know that his contract was up and they were looking to make some changes. I'll ask the NFL guys on Tuesday when I go back to work.

Thanks.

[724Skinsfan]

In a stunning twist, Art Monk will replace him!





just kidding...

[memphisskin]

I liked Irvin primarily because he was different, and he was real. He was always appeared to be enjoying himself, laughing and slapping around with the guys. I liked that, it became more of a conversation with four knowledgeable football guys and Sean Salisbury rather than the same old stale pregame show. I'll miss his energy.

Once I found out the HOF announcements would be made the same weekend as the Super Bowl was being held in Miami, I actually joked with my brother that Michael Irvin might not make it to work on Sunday. If I was in my hometown, and I just found out that I made it to the Super Bowl, and all my "U" brothers were in town to enjoy the SB. I mean even I got flyers about all the parties that were going on down in Miami for SB week, plus the added perspective of having been there in '99, and I knew it was going to be trouble for Irvin.

Jacked up will never be the same to me...

[wolfeskins]

Originally Posted by memphisskin

I liked Irvin primarily because he was different, and he was real. He was always appeared to be enjoying himself, laughing and slapping around with the guys. .

dude..............he was always coked up. all he ever did was laugh real loud and spout off at the mouth real loud.

every person who listened to him is more stupid for having done so, i award him no points and may god have mercy on his soul.

[JGisLordOfTheRings]

Originally Posted by wolfeskins

dude..............he was always coked up. all he ever did was laugh real loud and spout off at the mouth real loud.

every person who listened to him is more stupid for having done so, i award him no points and may god have mercy on his soul.

AMEN! **** "White Lines" Irvin...what a dick off.....I cant really STAND any cowboy in a commentary booth but, IRVIN SUCKED! Aikman is cool though. He's probably the best color commentator around at this point, next to Sam Huff and Jurgensen on Redskin Radio of course! lolol

[skinsfan69]

Originally Posted by wolfeskins

dude..............he was always coked up. all he ever did was laugh real loud and spout off at the mouth real loud.

every person who listened to him is more stupid for having done so, i award him no points and may god have mercy on his soul.

Your comments really make no sense. I have been a Redskin fan since the George Allen days. I really enjoyed Irvin and he was one of the main reasons I tuned into the ESPN shows. He's funny as hell and you need a guy who mixes things up a bit. You need a guy who is funny and says off the wall crap. I like Jaws and he played for the Eagles and I hate the Eagles more than the Cowboys.

[ncskinsfanec]

Originally Posted by skinsfan69

Your comments really make no sense. I have been a Redskin fan since the George Allen days. I really enjoyed Irvin and he was one of the main reasons I tuned into the ESPN shows. He's funny as hell and you need a guy who mixes things up a bit. You need a guy who is funny and says off the wall crap. I like Jaws and he played for the Eagles and I hate the Eagles more than the Cowboys.

What does that say about ESPN that someone tunes into their NFL show primarily to watch someone like Michael Irvin. I guess the most entertaining TV these days is created by people with zero character!