ericd7633
Well-Known Member
Really bummed about Danny Kanell. I love his radio show with Russillo so now who knows what will happen to it. I've been a fan of that program since it was The SVP Show with Russillo and knowing Ryen Russillo, I bet he's super pissed they did his partner like this. Especially considering they were really making headway and finding a groove after Van Pelt left. This sucks.
Also, how cold blooded is that Ed Werder firing? Dude has been there almost 20 years, his daughter is sick or just got recently got somewhat ok (can't remember which), and they cut him the day before the NFL draft, one his busiest days. Just a reminder that Corporate (not just ESPN), is cruel.
And lastly, if you find yourself upset at any of these firings but you also watch shows like First Take, YOU are the problem. Lots of the people getting cut today do quality work but ESPN invests into shit mongers that appeal to the lowest common denominator to get ratings. If you want better TV, demand better TV. Stop watching crap like First Take (or Bayless on FS1) and seek out quality coverage.
Damn everything about this is so spot on. Especially the last part. ESPN was willing to pay Bayless like 4-5 million a year, but have no problem cutting 100 people. People need to quit watching that shit. A lot of the people being let go today, are some of the brightest and smartest people in journalism. As a society we are smarter for having read their stuff. Now were stuck with dumbasses like Stephen A Smith, Bayless and Shannon Sharpe. Christ.