jpage520 Posted January 15, 2016 Share Posted January 15, 2016 i've been playing video games for over 30 years. i'm a dork...but the dork comment was tongue in cheek. still think espn is a whore, and this is explicit proof. Copy that. I couldn't quite tell only because there is actually a lot of that kinda talk in some of the social media threads about the subject and it's FAR from tongue in cheek lol. And agreed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Evil Genius Posted January 15, 2016 Share Posted January 15, 2016 ESPN jumped the shark when they started meddling in conference affiliations and created a giant awards show just so they could bring attention to themselves. It doesn't surprise me that they would go the route of e-sports. It's already huge in Korea and Japan, from what I remember. Hell, they have thousands of pro-gamers who just play 12 hours a day there as a job. Isn't that every 13-18yo male who is average in sports wet dream? BTW - I think Chip Kelly is going to kill it in SF. NFL coaches with that type of ingenuity always seem to do better the 2nd time around. Shanahan in Denver, Carroll in Seattle, Belichik in New England. Could Kelly join that club? Only if he can get Kap to buy in. Otherwise, the Yorks might not have the patience to let Kelly develop another QB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rictus58 Posted January 15, 2016 Share Posted January 15, 2016 To me, I couldn't stand ESPN when they were unloading hours upon hours of Poker on TV. I'd rather watch people play video games than poker. though, neither are really worth watching. I remember back in the mid-90s, ESPN would show sports in the middle of the day. Cricket or Rugby or golf or tennis (also for a hot minute they showed street hockey). Now it's just hours of sportscenter and opinion shows, with maybe 1 game a day. I'm at the point where i don't turn on ESPN unless the skins are on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Evil Genius Posted January 15, 2016 Share Posted January 15, 2016 Which is why I much prefer ESPN U over the other 200 ESPN networks. At least they show sports. Of course, the rise of the regional sports networks (Fox and Comcast owned) and the college conference networks is a godsend to actual sports junkies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chipwhich Posted January 15, 2016 Share Posted January 15, 2016 I get my counseling by watching Dr. Phil. That dude is amazing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major Harris Posted January 15, 2016 Share Posted January 15, 2016 ESPN jumped the shark when they started meddling in conference affiliations and created a giant awards show just so they could bring attention to themselves. It doesn't surprise me that they would go the route of e-sports. It's already huge in Korea and Japan, from what I remember. Hell, they have thousands of pro-gamers who just play 12 hours a day there as a job. Isn't that every 13-18yo male who is average in sports wet dream? BTW - I think Chip Kelly is going to kill it in SF. NFL coaches with that type of ingenuity always seem to do better the 2nd time around. Shanahan in Denver, Carroll in Seattle, Belichik in New England. Could Kelly join that club? Only if he can get Kap to buy in. Otherwise, the Yorks might not have the patience to let Kelly develop another QB. yeah, and chip kelly the gm can't kill chip kelly the coach. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koolblue13 Posted January 15, 2016 Share Posted January 15, 2016 Wait, ESPN shows people playing video games? Adults? don't you live in the 3rd world? and yet I can still make fun of West Virginia. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dont Taze Me Bro Posted January 15, 2016 Share Posted January 15, 2016 Continued prays and thoughts for your daughter, you and your family through this tough time Dave. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gamebreaker Posted January 15, 2016 Share Posted January 15, 2016 This Mass Effect movie aint half bad There is a movie?! Don't know when that surgery is today, Dave. But I'm praying it is successful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpage520 Posted January 15, 2016 Share Posted January 15, 2016 Wait, ESPN shows people playing video games? Adults? Well, they've done "Madden Nation" for years, so yeah. But they're also delving into eSports. I figured this was coming when I first saw how big the numbers were for the tourneys that Twitch broadcasts. I KNEW this was coming the day I saw you could draft teams for eSports on Draft Kings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major Harris Posted January 15, 2016 Share Posted January 15, 2016 and yet I can still make fun of West Virginia. you should challenge yourself a little more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TradeTheBeal! Posted January 15, 2016 Share Posted January 15, 2016 I had Salvadoran food for the first time last night. It was amazing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpage520 Posted January 15, 2016 Share Posted January 15, 2016 I'd be intrigued to know if eSports will make their way into the NCAA realm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chipwhich Posted January 15, 2016 Share Posted January 15, 2016 I had Salvadoran food for the first time last night. It was amazing. It's amazing when you venture away from McDonald's and Wendy's what the world has to offer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveakl Posted January 15, 2016 Share Posted January 15, 2016 Thanks everyone. Surgery in a couple hours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TradeTheBeal! Posted January 15, 2016 Share Posted January 15, 2016 It's amazing when you venture away from McDonald's and Wendy's what the world has to offer Ha! Don't be talking bad about Wendy's bro. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
China Posted January 15, 2016 Share Posted January 15, 2016 Best wishes Dave, I hope it all turns out OK. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abdcskins Posted January 15, 2016 Share Posted January 15, 2016 An annoying trend I've been seeing lately. Certain people, when they text or email you, will ask a question but won't put a question mark at the end. Are you coming over later Where are you going I hate bad grammar! Put a question mark on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major Harris Posted January 15, 2016 Share Posted January 15, 2016 An annoying trend I've been seeing lately. Certain people, when they text or email you, will ask a question but won't put a question mark at the end. Are you coming over later Where are you going I hate bad grammar! Put a question mark on it. Talk to text often the culprit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chipwhich Posted January 15, 2016 Share Posted January 15, 2016 An annoying trend I've been seeing lately. Certain people, when they text or email you, will ask a question but won't put a question mark at the end. Are you coming over later Where are you going I hate bad grammar! Put a question mark on it. Why does it annoy you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koolblue13 Posted January 15, 2016 Share Posted January 15, 2016 you should challenge yourself a little more. you shouldn't be afraid of back packs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major Harris Posted January 15, 2016 Share Posted January 15, 2016 you shouldn't be afraid of back packs It's only the black ones Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koolblue13 Posted January 15, 2016 Share Posted January 15, 2016 Well, they've done "Madden Nation" for years, so yeah. But they're also delving into eSports. I figured this was coming when I first saw how big the numbers were for the tourneys that Twitch broadcasts. I KNEW this was coming the day I saw you could draft teams for eSports on Draft Kings. eSports means video games, doesn't it? Why are we calling it eSports? Doesn't sport mean athlete? More gatoraid, less Code Red. It's only the black ones you're really not making this easy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chipwhich Posted January 15, 2016 Share Posted January 15, 2016 I noticed in all the sausage bars in Denver all the boys backpacks include a water bottle with water. Nothing like a warm bottle of war when you need it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koolblue13 Posted January 15, 2016 Share Posted January 15, 2016 I probably drink 2 gallons of room temp water a day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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