Former Buc's Coach Jon Gruden Replacing Tony Kornheiser On MNF - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Zoneboy · 05-18-2009, 12:02 PM

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BRISTOL, Conn. (AP) — Former Tampa Bay coach Jon Gruden is replacing Tony Kornheiser on ESPN's Monday Night Football broadcast team.

The network said Monday that Gruden will be in the booth with Mike Tirico and Ron Jaworski when the show starts its 40th season this fall.

Kornheiser cited a fear of flying in his decision to leave after three years.

Gruden led the Bucs to the 2003 Super Bowl title and was fired after this past season. He worked as a guest analyst this year with the NFL Network during the draft and scouting combine.

He will debut with ESPN with a preseason game Aug. 13, a Super Bowl rematch between the Arizona Cardinals and Pittsburgh Steelers.

Brian Damage · 05-18-2009, 12:10 PM

I really like that hiring,

Scoobiedoo30 · 05-18-2009, 12:20 PM

I like this Hire as well.

Tweety · 05-18-2009, 01:25 PM

Yeah, I think this is a good choice.

Never had any use for Kornheiser on MNF... in fact, the whole MNF crew is terrible.

But at least Gruden knows a little bit about football, and he'll be a good communicator.

bandito · 05-18-2009, 04:27 PM

Man, am I glad. Tony Kornheiser is a freaking clown, he has no place in the broadcasting booth,

TVFactFan · 05-18-2009, 05:32 PM

So F*cking MAD right now and will not watch MNF at all this year

Tweety · 05-18-2009, 05:49 PM

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Originally Posted by TVandSportsGuy

So F*cking MAD right now and will not watch MNF at all this year

Is that because you liked Kornheiser or is it because you don't like Gruden?

TVFactFan · 05-18-2009, 05:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Tweety

Is that because you liked Kornheiser or is it because you don't like Gruden?

Because I'm a Tony K fan and for to be replaced by a BEER DRINKIN MAINIAC makes me mad

Brian Damage · 05-18-2009, 06:36 PM

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Originally Posted by TVandSportsGuy

Because I'm a Tony K fan and for to be replaced by a BEER DRINKIN MAINIAC makes me mad

don't be ridiculous Solomon...

TVFactFan · 05-18-2009, 06:42 PM

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don't be ridiculous Solomon...

How do you expect me to act? They get rid of my favorite person suddenly after 3 years and replace him with a IDIOT? So if Gruden was still a headcoach Tony would still be there? Makes no sense

Tweety · 05-18-2009, 07:12 PM

I'm pretty sure that Gruden has forgotten more about football than Kornheiser will ever know.

05-18-2009, 12:02 PM	#1
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05-18-2009, 04:27 PM	#5
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05-18-2009, 01:25 PM	#4
Tweety Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Jan 18, 2002 Location: Florida Posts: 6,804	Yeah, I think this is a good choice. Never had any use for Kornheiser on MNF... in fact, the whole MNF crew is terrible. But at least Gruden knows a little bit about football, and he'll be a good communicator.

05-18-2009, 05:32 PM	#6
TVFactFan Member Forum Junkie Join Date: Aug 17, 2002 Posts: 99,130	So F*cking MAD right now and will not watch MNF at all this year

05-18-2009, 07:12 PM	#11
Tweety Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Jan 18, 2002 Location: Florida Posts: 6,804	I'm pretty sure that Gruden has forgotten more about football than Kornheiser will ever know.