I know a bunch of people on this board don’t like ESPN, but the corso special is really good
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They spared no legal expense for years to get into ND police records.
They clearly, at that time, had a vendetta against ND. No other university, no matter what violations occurred, was pursued the same way by them. The network is a typical expression of dominant media culture, structurally hostile to anything Catholic. But, it is also a place willing to prostitute whatever occasional ‘values’ it may claim to embody, for profit, in proper media fashion. So they will still cover the Irish, because ND brings in the long green.
I’m fine with ESPN, just don’t like any of the on air talent like Vitale, Corso, Berman, Fowler,
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You forgot the Cackler.
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I loathe ESPN but they are a necessary evil.
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It's impossible for me to ever forget their agenda during the Weis years.
They did everything possible to discredit the University and program. Absurd accusations of racism, constant attempts at minimizing the accomplishments of Weis' first two teams, blatant misrepresentation of the ineptitude of Willingham and staff during their tenure, you name it. Then came 2007 - sure, Weis did himself no favors that season, but the network in question made an all-out attempt to squash us. I've never seen anything like it.
The worst of their offenders are largely gone, but for those who were following it at the time, it's unforgettable. You're right, they're a necessary evil, but they can never be trusted.
My exposure to them is as minimal as possible and is all college football related these days.
Once upon a time...long, long ago...they were the default station when the TV was turned on...
Sportscenter was a must...
Now I may see a portion of it twice a year by accident.
This is where I'm at with ESPN as well
I watch the games they air for college football, but it used to be important to watch Gameday, I'd have it on when it started, and football all day after that. Now I end up catching maybe the last 5 minutes as I turn on the tv so that I can catch the beginning of whatever noon game comes on.
my thoughts exactly.
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