kuraitengai Posted October 17, 2007 Share Posted October 17, 2007 could fall under redskins related since it involves Theismann. but if you want to move to around the nfl, feel free... Report: Kimmel banned from MNF Talk about cutting straight to the punch line. It took Jimmy Kimmel just one night to do what Dennis Miller needed two years to accomplish — getting the heave-ho from "Monday Night Football." ESPN will no longer allow Kimmel any guest appearances on MNF after the ABC late-night host made several jokes about recently-fired analyst Joe Theismann, The New York Times reported Wednesday.Kimmel, who joined Mike Tirico, Tony Kornheiser and Ron Jaworski in the booth during the third quarter of the Giants' 31-10 win over the Falcons, joked about where Theismann was, insinuated that Kornheiser got Theismann fired (their on-air chemistry was often a topic of debate last season), and later remarked, "I'd also like to welcome Joe Theismann, watching from his living room with steam coming from his ears." Kimmel's comments were "classless and disappointing," said Jay Rothman, ESPN's MNF producer, according to the Times. "It was cheap. The more he went on, the worse he got." Reached by the Times, Theismann said he was more amused than annoyed by Kimmel's comments. "I don't have an opinion about what people say, but it's nice to know you're missed," Theismann said. "It's interesting that people remember me." http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/7344548?CMP=OTC-K9B140813162&ATT=5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skinfan2k Posted October 17, 2007 Share Posted October 17, 2007 haha.. Ya Jimmy. I hate Joe T Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boots Posted October 17, 2007 Share Posted October 17, 2007 While they are at it why don't they let Tony Kornheiser go as well. Capt. comb over annoys the crap out of me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DixieFlatline Posted October 17, 2007 Share Posted October 17, 2007 I usually like Jimmy, but his girlfriend, Sarah Silverman, must be rubbing off on him. Now....she's pretty classless. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winning Season Please! Posted October 17, 2007 Share Posted October 17, 2007 Is it me or does it always sound like Tony is yelling? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skins0128 Posted October 17, 2007 Share Posted October 17, 2007 The sad part in all of this is that it is no longer Monday Night Football, it is Monday Night Sitcom. It is more about guest appearances then it is the game. Damn shame. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CBass1724 Posted October 17, 2007 Share Posted October 17, 2007 I like Korny, but he has gots to go. Jaws and Tirico for the win. They need someone like Lee Corso in there but an NFL guy, not college guy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boots Posted October 17, 2007 Share Posted October 17, 2007 The sad part in all of this is that it is no longer Monday Night Football, it is Monday Night Sitcom. It is more about guest appearances then it is the game. Damn shame. I agree with you here. ESPN has ruined MNF. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ucfSKINS Posted October 17, 2007 Share Posted October 17, 2007 I love tony on PTI, but not MNF. Horrible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arrowhead Posted October 17, 2007 Share Posted October 17, 2007 So the moral of the story is don't piss off Kornheiser or you're gone from ESPN toot sweet? That's some serious stroke. I wonder how long before Kimmel kisses up with a smarmy apology? MNF used to be the lead in to his awful mess of a show on ABC. Back to the Man Show and cable hell I suppose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest sith lord Posted October 17, 2007 Share Posted October 17, 2007 Serves ESPN right. Maybe we'll see less celebrities from now on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taylor 36 Posted October 17, 2007 Share Posted October 17, 2007 The sad part in all of this is that it is no longer Monday Night Football, it is Monday Night Sitcom. It is more about guest appearances then it is the game. Damn shame. Very true. It is all part of ESPN going to hell like MTV did. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandon Lloyd Christmas Posted October 17, 2007 Share Posted October 17, 2007 I usually like Jimmy, but his girlfriend, Sarah Silverman, must be rubbing off on him. Now....she's pretty classless. oh my god, he dates that stupid b****? my god is she annoying and so far from the realm of funny. how about they stop having people who know nothing about football.........during football games. that includes tony kornheiser and his awful 3 strands of hair he glues to his dome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Om Posted October 17, 2007 Share Posted October 17, 2007 Damn it, Joe T. You missed an all-too-rare opportunity to use one of the best comeback lines of all time. "Jimmy who?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c4man5282 Posted October 17, 2007 Share Posted October 17, 2007 I can honestly say I don't even watch MNF games anymore since they have been on ESPN. The only time I watch it is if the Skins are playing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PCRoughrider Posted October 17, 2007 Share Posted October 17, 2007 Maybe they should stop bringing "interlopers" into the booth, period! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoony Posted October 17, 2007 Share Posted October 17, 2007 Reached by the Times, Theismann said he was more amused than annoyed by Kimmel's comments. "I don't have an opinion about what people say, but it's nice to know you're missed," Theismann said. "It's interesting that people remember me." http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/7344548?CMP=OTC-K9B140813162&ATT=5 Nice response Joe :applause: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chump Bailey Posted October 17, 2007 Share Posted October 17, 2007 Nobody has a sense of humor anymore? The supposed 'target' seems to have one, but what does that matter - right MNF? You think he would have used a racial slur or something. Ridiculous. Tony's comb-over is more offensive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#98QBKiller Posted October 17, 2007 Share Posted October 17, 2007 Tony K looked uncomfortable during that broadcast, then again he always looks like he's straining on the toilet seat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BKSkinsFan Posted October 17, 2007 Share Posted October 17, 2007 The booth nonsense does need to stop. I'm waiting for them to bring in Carrot Top carrying a football with a camera duct taped to it saying he got it from the Patriots sideline. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbws Posted October 17, 2007 Share Posted October 17, 2007 oh my god, he dates that stupid b****? my god is she annoying and so far from the realm of funny. how about they stop having people who know nothing about football.........during football games. that includes tony kornheiser and his awful 3 strands of hair he glues to his dome. I would do her. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrockster21 Posted October 17, 2007 Share Posted October 17, 2007 The sad part in all of this is that it is no longer Monday Night Football, it is Monday Night Sitcom. It is more about guest appearances then it is the game. Damn shame. Ever since Disney took over, ESPN has been focusing on the Entertainment aspect more than the Sports aspect. Just look at their new show for proof: E-60. They've dropped the P altogether, and are simply focusing on the Entertainment. :laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heidenreich Posted October 17, 2007 Share Posted October 17, 2007 I usually like Jimmy, but his girlfriend, Sarah Silverman, must be rubbing off on him. Now....she's pretty classless. And ugly too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DGreenistheBest Posted October 17, 2007 Share Posted October 17, 2007 MNF is a laughing stock. If I was Kimmel, I'd be sad that I got banned over remarks that no one heard outside of NY and Atlanta. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Clark Fan Posted October 17, 2007 Share Posted October 17, 2007 cant we just have a two man booth of Jaws and Mike....Its a football game not an episode of Laugh In Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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