I think he’s an idiot, and can’t stand to listen to his arrogant self.
Why in the world does ESPN push Stephen A Smith?
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I just don't get always screaming and acting like he's pissed. And he talks down to people who call in on his show big time. I don't know why anyone would call. Kind of the same for Max Kellerman. I'd almost rather listen to Stephen A
probably betting on entertainment. you could get better analysis on any number of youtube channels.
I usually don't have an issue with most of SAS's takes, but his delivery and demeanor make him really hard to like and frequently unwatchable.
His football takes are extremely funny since he doesn't do his homework on the NFL. Not that this ever stopped him from opening his mouth.
I literally cannot reach for the remote any quicker when his show comes on. I often wonder who it is that finds him interesting. I can only assume he appeals to a much younger demographic.
Hes their most polarizing “analyst.” Its really sad hes become the face of daytime ESPN. Basically encompasses what ESPN is nowadays. Just a load of crap.
He has his own show now at 2:00 called This Just In. He is also on on the mornings with Keyshon and JWill.
The very idea of “daytime espn” is just weird, and kind of gives you some insight as to what market they’re targeting. I mean who watches daytime tv? “Househusbands”? Aka dudes who don’t have a damn job. Which in reality is probably mostly college students.
You just described a third or maybe half of American's, so there's your answer my friend.
Yes. And, Stephen A is the one who made it happen. He has admitted it. It amazes me that he’s not only still on the air but is the freaking FACE of ESPN & has enough clout to get ppl fired. He’s overtly racist & had to answer for some of his comments this summer. He had a really bad week at one point & had to make 2 or 3 public apologies to entire countries. For saying things that would’ve gotten most ppl canceled on the spot. Max knows his boxing & is a damn good analyst in that regard, IMO. And, I used to like him on ATH, too, & respected his opinion on certain things. But, over the last few years he has become a cuck, for lack of a better term, & has bent over backwards seeking Stephen A’s approval. Which makes the circumstances of this even funnier.
Not to be a smartass, but who watches that trash channel anymore
.Because he does exactly what they’ve paid him to do for the last decade.
people don’t want insight and analysis. They want hot takes and shouting. That’s the formula. Get a few of those guys, find a couple bland Mike Greenbergs to take you to commercial, and you’re set.
people don’t want insight and analysis. They want hot takes and shouting. That’s the formula. Get a few of those guys, find a couple bland Mike Greenbergs to take you to commercial, and you’re set.
Stop the BS. I can’t stand the guy either but he’s there because people watch.
Can't stand him and his ranting on every story/subject. His style got old real fast, like the first time I ever saw him on ESPN. But, that network has been hurting for a long time now.
While I don't watch him, please allow me to let you in on a little secret - there are plenty of men (and women for that matter) that have jobs not with the hours of 9:00-5:00. It's called shift work. Also some people work jobs such as fire fighters who are on call for 24 hours at a time that may watch in the firehouse. Maybe E.R. doctors who are waiting for someone's loved one to be seen with a life threatening emergency.
Might want to re-think your stance on this subject.....................maybe not though. I guess you could be a member of some Bull-Sh*t stereotypical group. There are plenty of people who might be watching that do have a damn job. Some of those jobs are possibly way more important than yours.
Exactly. Self-employed and work at home 10-12 hrs a day. ESPN is usually on in the background. It’s not great but it’s not cable news.
Hmm... I admit I never really thought of it that way. Certainly wasn’t indenting the post to demean those who may have the luxury of watching tv while at work (which I still maintain is relatively few people, regardless of how important or unimportant their job may be)
Like I said though, I’m willing to bet that college students make up a large portion of the daytime viewing of ESPN. Maybe not a majority, but a significant portion. I certainly watched these kinds of shows a lot when I was in school. Nothing wrong with that. But if the OP is looking for answers, one answer is because Stephen A is appealing to viewers of that very large age group, for whatever reason.
Thats a big part of the problem too. Sports fans just having it on in the background. And so much of the time it’s pure drivel. Pretty sad times we’re living in when that seems like the best thing on
totally different than nighttime espn where they actually have some content most of the time in the form of real sports. daytime is just the same subjects discussed in different forms 8x throughout the day. Headlined by a loud mouth in smith. When i was a kid i dont remember espn daytime tv being insufferable though
I recently turned on ESPN and he was on. My wife, who knows nothing about sports says, “I’ve seen this guy before. I don’t know anything about him but I hate him.”
He's a part of the protected minority class on cable tv. He's obviously bored and just uses air time to flex on how long his leash is. I think it's embarrassing but some people like it.
When ESPN started, my friend and I used to watch it all the time. Back when Sportscenter would go all night long because they had nothing else to show. Would also watch all the weird things they would cover like Australian rules football and even polo I think. Now I wouldn't watch ESPN unless you pried my eyes open and I had on a strait jacket like Alex in Clockwork Orange. Only when UK is playing.
While yes he has a 2:00 show .. he was removed because Steven A wanted him off the show. And Steven a has admitted it.
Because he pushes their agenda and is the perfect representative to do it.
A lot of people work 2nd and 3rd shift and are thus not working during all or part of the daytime. A large # of the clients for the clinic I work at are 24-hour operations, and the vast majority of the largest employers in my city are also 24-hour operations. My dad for many years would work 3rd shift at the post office so he could be home during the day to look after my brother and I before we were school aged while my mother would work during the day so one of my parents could always be home instead of having to get a babysitter or put us in daycare.
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Yall sure do know a lot and care a lot about a network you don't watch and are supposedly boycotting.