Monday, October 22, 2012

This is the state of sports broadcasting in 2012

Brian Wilson hasn't pitched since April, and of course will not pitch again until 2013.  Did that stop FOX from showing him cheering in the dugout 50 goddamn times per game, and even having Erin Andrews do a little piece about him tonight?  Of course not.  Focus group data undoubtedly said PEOPLE LOVE HIM, HIS BEARD IS CRAZY AND HE IS SILLY and so he got like 25 minutes of screen time throughout this series.  I'm not some kind of purist who hates anything done to help drive interest among casual fans.  The 2nd wild card exists for that exact purpose and I'm cool with it.  But Jesus--come on, FOX.  There are like 100 other things you could be showing/talking about.

I hate the Giants and I hate all of you.

4 comments:

Adam said...

I think Tim McCarver wants to have sex with Yadier Molina.

BR said...

Totally agree with Wilson comments. It reminds me of the fascination with Rob Ryan among NFL directors. At least Wilson is a player, Ryan is a fucking coordinator.

BR said...

Larry B hates the Giants? That's hurtful, bro/dude/malcontent! It would be far sweeter if that overrated hack Leyland lost another World Series as he sucked on cancer sticks in the dugout tunnel. Cough up a lung, you asswipe. Granted Miguel Cabrera's Triple Crown was a great achievement but who can root for a guy that looks like the Michelin Man after dermabrasion?

Chris W said...

I'm down with BR for real on this. Larrence is a salty salt like saltface