Inquisitor Posted July 29, 2008 Share Posted July 29, 2008 It’s official. Emmitt Smith will not be part of ESPN’s two-hour pregame show, NFL Countdown, in 2008. ESPN is expected to make the formal announcement soon. Emmitt will be replaced by Cris Carter, whose enhanced visibility could help his chances of getting into the Hall of Fame on the second try. (Then again, if Carter does a bad job or comes off as a blowhard, it could hurt him.) Emmitt will remain on Monday Night Countdown, and he’ll have a role on the Sunday morning pre-Countdown version of SportsCenter. The Sunday NFL Countdown lineup will consist of Chris Berman, Mike Ditka, Carter, Tom Jackson, Keyshawn Johnson, and Chris Mortensen. Monday nights from Bristol also will feature Berman, Ditka, Carter, Jackson, Johnson, and Mortensen. Stationed at the game sites will be Stuart Scott, Smith, and Steve Young. Also, it appears that Suzy Kolber and Michele Tafoya, who reportedly have been nudged out of the MNF broadcast (or, at a minimum, given minimal roles) will be reporting extensively for ESPN during pre-game and post-game coverage. This could mean reduced presence and/or involvement at the game locations of folks like Rachel Nichols, Sal Paolantonio, and Ed Werder. UPDATE: Newcomer Trent Dilfer is expected to be a contributor to Monday Night Countdown, and to become a fixture on shows like NFL Live. http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/07/29/carter-in-emmitt-out-on-sunday-nfl-countdown/ This is just terrible news, Smith was a comedy goldmine, Carter is just another arrogant schmuck. I'm going to miss you Emmitt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
No Excuses Posted July 29, 2008 Share Posted July 29, 2008 Emmitt Smith couldn't string two sentences together. He was horrible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigRedskinDaddy Posted July 29, 2008 Share Posted July 29, 2008 Thank God. E Smith is not well spoken, cannot seem to get his cameras right and in general seems awkward whenever he is called upon to provide insight. Some former athletes can make the transition to broadcasting and some just can't. Chris Carter falls into the former category. He is erudite, comfortable and telegenic, though like all analysts he brings little to the table but regurgitated fluff that one or more of his co-analysts have already spewed. For that reason I pay little or no attention to the pre-games for the most part. It's only in Emmitt's or another like Eric Dickerson's case that I actually have an opinion. I genuinely feel bad listening to them try to speak their minds behind a desk. It's embarassing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#98QBKiller Posted July 29, 2008 Share Posted July 29, 2008 Good Emmit Smith sucks at speaking Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
More Complete Posted July 29, 2008 Share Posted July 29, 2008 Emmit just sucks period. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TXREDSKINS44 Posted July 29, 2008 Share Posted July 29, 2008 Thank God. I can't stand Emmit Smith. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warhead36 Posted July 29, 2008 Share Posted July 29, 2008 First Irvin gone now Emmitt gone. What is the point in watching ESPN now? :laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morneblade Posted July 29, 2008 Share Posted July 29, 2008 What's amazing is that he even had the job to begin with. Who the **** interviewed him and said "lets hire this guy"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dizzinator53 Posted July 29, 2008 Share Posted July 29, 2008 Carter is just as bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkinsOrlando Posted July 29, 2008 Share Posted July 29, 2008 BRING BACK IRVIN DAMMIT!!!! He was comedic gold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neophyte Posted July 29, 2008 Share Posted July 29, 2008 I like Emmitt but he was/is not cut out for TV at this point in his life. Johnson can go with him, if you ask me. In fact, I say dump Emmitt and Keyshawn, forget Carter and bring back Sharpe. The show has done nothing but go downhill since they started playing musical chairs with Sterling's position. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrockster21 Posted July 29, 2008 Share Posted July 29, 2008 Emmitt Smith couldn't string two sentences together. He was horrible. Yeah he was. Hopefully some non-homer puke fans can agree with us - they certainly spent enough time trashing Thiesmann. :laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubba9497 Posted July 29, 2008 Share Posted July 29, 2008 Carter isn't much better, but Smith is gawd awful Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Villi Phanatic Posted July 29, 2008 Share Posted July 29, 2008 Never understood why they hired Emmitt considering how awful he was when I saw him working for the NFL Network a couple years back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laurent Posted July 29, 2008 Share Posted July 29, 2008 Good riddance, Emmit Smith was an embarrassment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Siven Posted July 29, 2008 Share Posted July 29, 2008 Carter is just as bad. Basically. We've traded a bumbling fool for an arrogant righteous prick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJD2 Posted July 29, 2008 Share Posted July 29, 2008 I guess Emmitt "got debacled". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WSHRedskins3ATLBraves3 Posted July 29, 2008 Share Posted July 29, 2008 Emmitt was absolutely horrible. Good thing he's gone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barefoot Posted July 29, 2008 Share Posted July 29, 2008 Now if they would just fire Berman, I might watch espn again. Until then, I couldn't care less about that network. edit; spelling Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Symbol Posted July 29, 2008 Share Posted July 29, 2008 As much as I hated seeing him play on Sundays, I still wish ESPN could have gotten Troy Aikman. Hate to admit it, but he's one of if not the best announcers in he game. Though wouldn't want him in the studio. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heidenreich Posted July 29, 2008 Share Posted July 29, 2008 Emmit was the ****. Nothing was better than him on Monday Night Football. This gem after the Eagles game in week two Stu- Emmit, describe the Redskins play tonight in one word. Emmit- (Rambles for at least 9 words) then says poise. The rest of the time, Stuart Scott would do the highlights, & Emmit would yell.... POIIIIIISSSSSSSEEEEEEE I totally have to see if that's still on the back end of the DVR of the Eagles game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CG Posted July 29, 2008 Share Posted July 29, 2008 Now if they would just fire Berman, I might watch espn again. Until then, I couldn't care less about that network.edit; spelling what the... boomer is the man. chris carter is totally arrogant and a miserable analyst. someone post the video of how he ****ed and moaned about not being a first ballot HOFer because Art got in. Keyshawn is bad too. None of these guys really ever go out on a limb at all. I gotta agree with whoever suggested that sterling sharpe should come back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArmchairRedskin Posted July 29, 2008 Share Posted July 29, 2008 Emmitt was hands down the worst ex football player they've ever had behind a mic on tv. I like Keyshawn and Irvin. I don't like Carter much. He's the same guy that wouldn't put on a hoggette outfit after he said he would if we made the playoffs. Not to mention he's just goofy looking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MEANDWARF Posted July 29, 2008 Share Posted July 29, 2008 Don't like neither one of them. I try to avoid ESPN pregame all together. Prefer Fox Sports. I know it will not help for Monday Nights but who cares. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigRedskinDaddy Posted July 30, 2008 Share Posted July 30, 2008 Emmit was the ****. Nothing was better than him on Monday Night Football. This gem after the Eagles game in week two Stu- Emmit, describe the Redskins play tonight in one word. Emmit- (Rambles for at least 9 words) then says poise. The rest of the time, Stuart Scott would do the highlights, & Emmit would yell.... POIIIIIISSSSSSSEEEEEEE I totally have to see if that's still on the back end of the DVR of the Eagles game. :rotflmao: Dude, I remember that too! HAHAHA! Jim McKay passed away (sadly), got put in the ground, and then started turning over after the fact on that one... POISE!! :rotflmao: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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