Most irritating Sports personality

[watermock]

Who takes the cake

[azbroncfan]

Irving or Steven A. Smith

[Bronco Billy]

I gotta go with Joe Buck. I can't even stand his commercials.

[baja]

Booya

[chawknz]

Larry Merchant or Bob Costas.

EDIT: Oops. Didn't see this was a poll. *Checks Madden*

[Dedhed]

I'm assuming you meant Steven A Smith?

[azbroncfan]

Damn mock you have really been hitting the popov, there are at least 3 grammical f@ck ups in the short poll.

[epicSocialism4tw]

There is a tie among probably 50 people.

[MileHighPride]

For me it's a tie between Madden and Simms.

[watermock]

huh?

[watermock]

I forgot Mr. Booya...I tried to fix it but the puter fought me.

I thought Steven A. Smith was going to pull a knife out.

Why is he always so angry?

[-Slap-]

Hey, Mock, do you feel a meltdown coming on tonight?

Let me know, because otherwise I'll probably rack out early.

[boltaneer]

If you're including radio, Jim Rome needs to be in the mix.

[Mile High Mojoe]

So difficult to name just one how about 5?

Micheal "Smack Talkin' Home Boy" Irving
Joe "Blabbermouth" Heisman
Phil "The Dumb Hick" Simms
Bryant "Affirmative Action" Gumbel

And last but not least, on oldie but a goodie, gone but never to be forgotten,

Todd "The Broncos Hater" Christenson

[epicSocialism4tw]

Here are some of the guys I am not particularly fond of:

Bob Ryan
Jay Mariotti
Stuart Scott
Stephen A Smith
Micheal Irvin
Deion Sanders
Sean Salisbury
Tim Cowlishaw
JA Adande
Jim Rome
Stink Schlereth (the man that uses "football" as every part of speech)
Ron Jaworski
Local Cowboy Homer Brigade

[Natedog24]

Skip Bayless, although he was spot on about Cutler having a break out game against Arizona. I still can't stand the guy...

[epicSocialism4tw]

Skip Bayless, although he was spot on about Cutler having a break out game against Arizona. I still can't stand the guy...

Oh...I forgot about him. He's on the list. :thumbsup:

[Clockwork Orange]

Barry Melrose.

[Mile High Mojoe]

Here are some of the guys I am not particularly fond of:

Bob Ryan
Jay Mariotti
Stuart Scott
Stephen A Smith
Micheal Irvin
Deion Sanders
Sean Salisbury
Tim Cowlishaw
JA Adande
Jim Rome
Stink Schlereth (the man that uses "football" as every part of speech)
Ron Jaworski
Local Cowboy Homer Brigade

Shoot, wish I had put Deion on the list, I actually kind of like Salisbury, he can be an ass sometimes but he's an likable honest ass.

[watermock]

I hope you know you know you named everyo9ne on ESPN but Woody and Skippy, T.J. and the Swami.

[watermock]

Skippy doesn't really irritate me. I don't know how to classify him honestly. I guess a toddler stomping his feet is my best description.

Shizzlewizzle Booha!

[Mile High Mojoe]

I hope you know you know you named everyo9ne on ESPN but Woody and Skippy, T.J. and the Swami.Woody has irritated me far more as a columnist than a TV Personality. Some of his musings are wilder than yours Bro. The Jagwads article in 96 being the one that sticks out the most.

[Blueflame]

If we're talking about announcers, I absolutely hate listening to the idiot Randy Cross

[epicSocialism4tw]

I hope you know you know you named everyo9ne on ESPN but Woody and Skippy, T.J. and the Swami.

The only guys I like on ESPiN are the lead anchor guy Van Pelt (Van Pelt, right?) who uses some witty allusions and is less of a "hype the star no matter what" type of sportscaster. I dont really like Berman too much anymore, but I have a kind of sentimental attachment because he was the guy calling highlights during my formative years. He doesnt bother me nearly as much as those other clowns. John Clayton is alright. Mortensen is the best. Woody Paige is my favorite. There is a local guy, Randy Galloway, that is alright because he is so self deprecating and his show makes fun of itself. Dodge has some production skills. He adds alot to the show. Good job, Dodge. There is an awesome local Mavericks show called "Ben and Skin". Tom Jackson is also a sentimental favorite, and he always gives time and good coverage to the Broncos, so I have enjoyed him.

Most sportscasters/writers are too pretentious.

[footstepsfrom#27]

Dallas has horrendous local sports hacks, but let's keep it national: the top 5

1) Dick Vitale- nobodies even close...I'd rather hear somebody run a leaf rake down a chalk board than listen to him
2) Madden- only because Irvin doesn't do the live broadcasts; he sucks
3) Theisman- see #2...pompous self absorbed twit
4) Irvin- Why is this cokehead on the air?
5) Bradshaw- he's a better actor/singer, and he's horrible at both

[theAPAOps5]

I voted for Mike Ditda

I have no idea who he is but with a name like Mike Ditda he must be a tool.

[-Slap-]

Barry Melrose.

Yeah.

The list of people I don't like is long, but few trigger my revulsion reflex as quickly as Barry Ray Cyrus.

[spdirty]

can't believe nobody has mentioned Burger Bill, Kiszla, or Kornheiser.

[theAPAOps5]

You know who I hate the most. Its Boomer Esiason. He is horrible on the pre-game and on the radio for Monday Night Football.

[Mile High Mojoe]

can't believe nobody has mentioned Burger Bill, Kiszla, or Kornheiser.Thanks for Kiszla, he's another one who should be castrated and then be forced to stuff his nads in his pie hole.

[Kaylore]

I'm OK with most of the pregame guys on Sunday. On ESPN the only one I can't stand is Irvin. I've warmed up to Hodge since he's been on the Cutler bandwagon. Golic is a moron. The guy doesn't watch any of the games and just kind of says what he feels like is happening rather than finding out. Same for Sean Salisbury.

There's probably others, but the number of guys that really stick in my craw is small - especially compared to some here - and then if they give the Broncos props that aren't stupid then it's hard for me to hate them for very long.

[Clockwork Orange]

Tom Tolbert bothers me. Someone who was such a scrub in his playing days shouldn't be allowed to be over the top critical of current players.

[Kaylore]

Tom Tolbert bothers me. Someone who was such a scrub in his playing days shouldn't be allowed to be over the top critical of current players.

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[Clockwork Orange]

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I thought of him while I was typing that about Tolbert. At least Salisbury is only there in small doses, Tolbert actually does games, which makes him infinitely worse.

[broncocalijohn]

Hey mock, i like your topic heading.....
Idot spoertscasters

I am sorry but were you asking for the IDIOT ? We cant vote for you because you aren't a "spoertscasters" . But to topic, Gumbel was so bad with the Thanksgiving game, i dont care what he does the rest of the year. He is the biggist Idiot. Anyone that keeps missing the yardage on the down is a freaking moron. "I think the Broncos need to go for it on this 4th and two" (as the ref is giving the first down signal).

[theAPAOps5]

Hey mock, i like your topic heading.....
Idot spoertscasters

I am sorry but were you asking for the IDIOT ? We cant vote for you because you aren't a "spoertscasters" . But to topic, Gumbel was so bad with the Thanksgiving game, i dont care what he does the rest of the year. He is the biggist Idiot. Anyone that keeps missing the yardage on the down is a freaking moron. "I think the Broncos need to go for it on this 4th and two" (as the ref is giving the first down signal).

sdkdth adksid, addsidl, fmfyuds HAHA!!

[broncocalijohn]

sdkdth adksid, addsidl, fmfyuds HAHA!!

somehow i am starting to understand the language of Mock. I think you just told me to "STFU! Dimwit! Idiot Boy! "

[theAPAOps5]

somehow i am starting to understand the language of Mock. I think you just told me to "STFU! Dimwit! Idiot Boy! "

Almost, Buy a vowel was in there too!:rofl:

[Mile High Mojoe]

TODD CHRISTENSON...

the biggest bozo of all time. It seemed like for years NBC would have him do color on Broncos games remember? He just hacked the Broncos every chance he could get. I still can't believe the network executives came up with this brilliant idea. His greasy hair, he's smart and smug attitude just drove me nuts.

My new fav is Phil Simms, he's about as simple, stupid and dull as they come. I mute the games when does the Broncos. I wish I lived closer to Denver, I'd put KOA on, I used to do it that way for years.



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[watermock]

Can I go down on Suzy Kolber now?

[Crushaholic]

Michael Irvin was annoying as a player and equally annoying as a talking head...

[OrangeShadow]

its more like who ISNT irritating

[Mile High Mojoe]

its more like who ISNT irritatingHilarious! True, very true.

[Mile High Mojoe]

Can I go down on Suzy Kolber now?Suzy hits a 10 on my "Babe-O-Meter"! Namath thought so too.

[gunns]

Irvin is horrible, but I just avoid any show he's on. Madden is to me because he does games. The guy has lost it for several years. A blind person would know that "if they want to win they need to score".

[Traveler]

Larry Merchant & Sean Salisbury

[BroncoBuff]

its more like who ISNT irritating

Cris Collinsworth. I love the guy - he always talked up Steve Watson when he was playing, and now that he's a (admittedly ubiquitous) pundit, he never parrots the standard line, supports his positions with good reasoning, never fears saying unpopular things, and add to that he's a HUGE Cutler fan.

Last week on HBO, they were talking Rookie-of-the-Year. Costas listed VY, Hester, Colston, Bush - even Leinart. They make their picks (Cris - VY) and then Costas asks, "but in ten years, which of these guys will have made the biggest impact?"

Marino and Carter gave their choices ... and then Collinsworth nuts up and says, "I'm gonna go off the board and say Jay Cutler." What a guy.


Reminded me of that irritating Stephen A. Smith quizzing Brett Favre during pre-season in that lightning round thing, the "A or B?" list of questions. They're going along, and Smith says "Leinart or Young?" Favre doesn't skip a beat .... he answers, "Cutler."

:~ohyah!:
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[Broncomutt]

1) Dick Vitale- nobodies even close...I'd rather hear somebody run a leaf rake down a chalk board than listen to him


Yah. Everytime Dick Vitale opens his mouth, God kills a puppy and a girl scout.

[Circle Orange]

Hmm...it's close, but Michael Irvin and Randy Cross. An idiot and a gasbag, perfect for each other. They should share a booth on national tv. I can almost see cross wearing a "Snidely Whiplash" outfit and twirling that cheesy moustache he's now grown.

And I've lost respect for Merrill Hoge after that hideous outfit he wore on the "Blitz". A pinstriped black coat jacket, a shirt with giant chunky purple checks, and a gold and green patterned tie... :oyvey: :pfbbt:

[Jens1893]

Has Deion Sanders been mentioned yet?

[Dr. Broncenstein]

Salisbury is a douche, but I get a kick out of his little feud with John Clayton.

[epicSocialism4tw]

Cris Collinsworth. I love the guy - he always talked up Steve Watson when he was playing, and now that he's a (admittedly ubiquitous) pundit, he never parrots the standard line, supports his positions with good reasoning, never fears saying unpopular things, and add to that he's a HUGE Cutler fan.
Last week on HBO, they were talking Rookie-of-the-Year. Costas listed VY, Hester, Colston, Bush - even Leinart. They make their picks (Cris - VY) and then Costas asks, "but in ten years, which of these guys will have made the biggest impact?"
Marino and Carter gave their choices ... and then Collinsworth nuts up and says, "I'm gonna go off the board and say Jay Cutler." What a guy.
Reminded me of that irritating Stephen A. Smith quizzing Brett Favre during pre-season in that lightning round thing, the "A or B?" list of questions. They're going along, and Smith says "Leinart or Young?" Favre doesn't skip a beat .... he answers, "Cutler."
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Yeah, I like Collinsworth too. I forgot to add him to my "good guys" list. I also like Bill Walton, Doug Collins, and Charles Barkley. You guys will be hearing the name Mark Followill in the near future. He's a solid play by play guy here in Dallas. He's headed for bigger things, I believe.

[epicSocialism4tw]

Salisbury is a douche, but I get a kick out of his little feud with John Clayton.

The funniest thing about that is that Clayton always has better takes, and Salisbury cant do anything but attempt to intimidate him.

Salisbury is the kind of guy (you all knew the type) that would trash talk and try to intimidate and then come into the game and underwhelm you.

[broncsyanks]

when i 1st erad the thread i thought chad johnson but now i see announcers then i have to say the following:

steven A smith
bryant gumble. ( BORING!!!)
the idiot comedian from the monday night games a while back. forgot his name

[Disco Man]

Dieon sucks...I don't watch any of the NFL network shows because of him. Too bad his suicide attempt was wide right.

[epicSocialism4tw]

Dieon sucks...I don't watch any of the NFL network shows because of him. Too bad his suicide attempt was wide right.

Sanders attempted suicide?

[Billy Clyde Puckett]

90% of them SUCK, but Theezman is the worst.

[Disco Man]

Sanders attempted suicide?

Right before he wrote a book and was "saved" he drove his car off a cliff. Book sales and PR.

[epicSocialism4tw]

Right before he wrote a book and was "saved" he drove his car off a cliff. Book sales and PR.

Goodness. I didnt know that.

Imagine the pitch he got from his PR team: "Okay..we need something BIG to sell this book. Something that makes the public forget your brash gaudiness and moves them to pity you. Drama + Pity = big book bucks. We've carefully considered the options, and have come to the concluseion that the most efficient and effective way to sell this book is for you to commit suicide. Not really committing suicide, but only attempting it...you know? We're thinking something dramatic. Something over the edge. Literally. You are going to drive your car off of a cliff. Let's get to work Neion!"

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[Disco Man]

Goodness. I didnt know that.

It was to sell his book. If you want to die there are ways to get it done. Suicide is a horrible thing, Deion did it to get his name in the press...how do you drive off a cliff and not get a scratch? Two weeks later he was in a purple suit at a church saying "buy my book, praise the Lord". That's why he was all over TV and at TO's house after TO popped some pills this year.

[KCbroncos]

They all pretty much stink, but probably not as bad as 8-10 years down the road when ESPN lineup will include Ray Lewis, TO, the Mannings, and Chad Johnson.

[Crushaholic]

the idiot comedian from the monday night games a while back. forgot his name

Dennis Miller? At least he didn't portray himself as an "expert"...

[TailgateNut]

If you're including radio, Jim Rome needs to be in the mix.


Totally agree! Annoying, totally annoying!

[Los Broncos]

Isn't it Steven A Smith? Anyways, when he does the espn bball stuff i like to watch, but his show is bad, to much yelling, bitching ect...

[Los Broncos]

Totally agree! Annoying, totally annoying!

What??? I love Rome, lol.

[orange 4 life]

congrats on 2k posts tailgate nut!!!

as for announcers, i find phil simms to be most annoying.
he talks about himself way too often (boomer is right there with him), and ironically his takes on the qb position are often laughable.

[Mile High Mojoe]

Yeah, I like Collinsworth too. I forgot to add him to my "good guys" list. I also like Bill Walton, Doug Collins, and Charles Barkley. You guys will be hearing the name Mark Followill in the near future. He's a solid play by play guy here in Dallas. He's headed for bigger things, I believe.

Bill Walton makes me physically ill, he gets the mute button on the rare occassion I watch a NBA game. Complete fake back and forth to and fro he'll turn on a player, then in the next breath he'll praise him as being the best ever.

[bloodsunday]

3) Theisman- see #2...pompous self absorbed twit
4) Irvin- Why is this cokehead on the air?
5) Bradshaw- he's a better actor/singer, and he's horrible at both

The 2nd half of your list is awesome. I'd add to that Boomer Esiason.