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TVFactFan · 01-01-2007, 12:10 PM

In Today's NY Post. Damm can't he wait until the Giants season is over to negoiate Deals? He will work on 20/20 and Good Morning America for ABC and not sure where for ESPN.

mriggles · 01-01-2007, 01:51 PM

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Originally Posted by TVResearcher

In Today's NY Post. Damm can't he wait until the Giants season is over to negoiate Deals? He will work on 20/20 and Good Morning America for ABC and not sure where for ESPN.

Well in 6 days he can start thinking about it!!! LOL

TVFactFan · 01-01-2007, 01:53 PM

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Originally Posted by mriggles

Well in 6 days he can start thinking about it!!! LOL

They win the game but USING TIKI A LOT and not turning over the Ball. Simple as that

Pavan · 01-01-2007, 02:35 PM

January 1, 2007 -- As part of a massive four-year, $10 million contract with Disney, Tiki Barber is expected to work for both ABC News and ESPN, The Post has learned.

For ABC, Barber will be on two of its most prominent news programs. The agreement calls for Barber, 31, to work on both Good Morning America and 20/20. His exact position has yet to be fully defined.

For ESPN, his role is unknown, but Barber would figure to be a prime candidate if Tony Kornheiser were to decide to leave the Monday Night Football booth. An ESPN spokesman declined comment.

By retiring now, Barber relinquished a total of $8.3 million he was owed over the next two years by the Giants.

Instead Barber - barring an injury in the playoffs - will leave the game with his health and will make more money in total over the next four years.

While the average per year is less, the chance at a long TV career could prove much more lucrative than a few extra NFL paychecks.

If Barber ends up on ESPN's NFL broadcasts, he will likely need to make peace with analysts Michael Irvin and Tom Jackson. After Irvin and Jackson questioned Barber when his retirement plans became public, Barber shot back by labeling the duo "idiots."

Barber already has plenty of broadcasting experience. His long resume includes co-hosting Fox & Friends on Fox News every Tuesday morning.

In that role, Barber impressed network executives with his smoothness.

Barber's representative had talks with all the networks, but ABC and ESPN were very aggressive from the moment Barber became available.

andrew.marchand@nypost.com

TVFactFan · 01-01-2007, 02:38 PM

I still don't understand what the big rush was, he had another 4 or 5 years left. What's the Big rush to go into TV?-lol

freshprinceofLA · 01-01-2007, 04:41 PM

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I still don't understand what the big rush was, he had another 4 or 5 years left. What's the Big rush to go into TV?-lol

Yea I agree, he's still a pro bowl type player. but I knew this TV thing would happen. Thats what about most retired athletes do.

EricIdlefan · 01-01-2007, 09:45 PM

Well if you think about it, he may want to
Go out on top now then wait
Look at what Barry Sanders did you know?
He retired before he turned thirty.

Brian Damage · 01-01-2007, 11:26 PM

Bring it on Mikey!

mriggles · 01-02-2007, 02:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Brian Damage

Bring it on Mikey!

You know I will bring it & bring it hard baby!!!!!!!

loren · 01-03-2007, 02:52 AM

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Originally Posted by TVResearcher

I still don't understand what the big rush was, he had another 4 or 5 years left. What's the Big rush to go into TV?-lol

on espn radio

ki ki barber cited earl cambell as a major reason he decided to quit football

earl is basicaly a cripple

a human can only take so many poundings

TVFactFan · 01-03-2007, 02:51 PM

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Originally Posted by loren

on espn radio

ki ki barber cited earl cambell as a major reason he decided to quit football

earl is basicaly a cripple

a human can only take so many poundings

Yeah I guess that makes sense, I mean that's the only position where you get pounded the MOST

mriggles · 01-03-2007, 03:38 PM

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Yeah I guess that makes sense, I mean that's the only position where you get pounded the MOST

Yup, unless you take it to the house you get hit on every single play

01-01-2007, 12:10 PM	#1
TVFactFan Member Forum Junkie Join Date: Aug 17, 2002 Posts: 99,152	Tiki Barber gets a $10 Million Deal with ESPN/ABC News In Today's NY Post. Damm can't he wait until the Giants season is over to negoiate Deals? He will work on 20/20 and Good Morning America for ABC and not sure where for ESPN.
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01-01-2007, 02:35 PM	#4
Pavan SO News/Reviews Director Administrator Forum Superstar Join Date: Feb 17, 2000 Location: Linden, NJ (Where Hal Linden got his last name from!) Posts: 26,821	January 1, 2007 -- As part of a massive four-year, $10 million contract with Disney, Tiki Barber is expected to work for both ABC News and ESPN, The Post has learned. For ABC, Barber will be on two of its most prominent news programs. The agreement calls for Barber, 31, to work on both Good Morning America and 20/20. His exact position has yet to be fully defined. For ESPN, his role is unknown, but Barber would figure to be a prime candidate if Tony Kornheiser were to decide to leave the Monday Night Football booth. An ESPN spokesman declined comment. By retiring now, Barber relinquished a total of $8.3 million he was owed over the next two years by the Giants. Instead Barber - barring an injury in the playoffs - will leave the game with his health and will make more money in total over the next four years. While the average per year is less, the chance at a long TV career could prove much more lucrative than a few extra NFL paychecks. If Barber ends up on ESPN's NFL broadcasts, he will likely need to make peace with analysts Michael Irvin and Tom Jackson. After Irvin and Jackson questioned Barber when his retirement plans became public, Barber shot back by labeling the duo "idiots." Barber already has plenty of broadcasting experience. His long resume includes co-hosting Fox & Friends on Fox News every Tuesday morning. In that role, Barber impressed network executives with his smoothness. Barber's representative had talks with all the networks, but ABC and ESPN were very aggressive from the moment Barber became available. andrew.marchand@nypost.com
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01-01-2007, 02:38 PM	#5
TVFactFan Member Forum Junkie Join Date: Aug 17, 2002 Posts: 99,152	I still don't understand what the big rush was, he had another 4 or 5 years left. What's the Big rush to go into TV?-lol