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Kirk Herbstreit doubles down on his Adidas disdain

Kirk Herbstreit doesn’t have a shoe deal. But if he ever gets one, it seems like a safe bet he won’t be wearing three stripes. Earlier this month, ESPN’s lead college football analyst made headlines when he curiously expressed his disdain for Adidas’ college football uniforms. Two weeks later, Herbstreit’s opinion remains the same, as Read more...The post Kirk Herbstreit doubles down on his Adidas disdain appeared first on Awful Announcing.

ESPN: Viral comment about not being allowed to show more Ohio State highlights was a media rights reference

Did ESPN say “the quiet part out loud” when it comes to its coverage of Ohio State and the Big Ten? Not quite. While many — especially in Columbus — perceived a comment that Matt Simms made on a YouTube show as an admission that the network has an editorial directive to limit its Big Read more...The post ESPN: Viral comment about not being allowed to show more Ohio State highlights was a media rights reference appeared first on Awful Announcing.

Pat McAfee hints at issues with ‘GameDay’ producers: ‘Old white people and old ESPN people’ hate me

Pat McAfee has never been one to shy away from responding to criticism. And while doing so in a social media post on Tuesday, the former All-Pro punter alluded to issues he’s run into during his time at ESPN. Taking to his Instagram stories, McAfee shared a collage of criticism he received on a post Read more...The post Pat McAfee hints at issues with ‘GameDay’ producers: ‘Old white people and old ESPN people’ hate me appeared first on Awful Announcing.

Mike Tomlin criticizes Browns GM Andrew Berry over Joe Flacco trade

One day after leading his team to a 23-9 victory over the Cleveland Browns, Mike Tomlin wasn’t done beating up on the Pittsburgh Steelers’ AFC North rival. Taking the podium for his Monday media availability, Tomlin discussed the Steelers’ upcoming matchup with the Cincinnati Bengals. And when it came to the Bengals’ new starting quarterback, Read more...The post Mike Tomlin criticizes Browns GM Andrew Berry over Joe Flacco trade appeared first on Awful Announcing.