Final note: when they bring out to the food to the set, he chews with his mouth open. Everything about his on-air persona is like fingernails on chalkboard to me…Mcafee is more of the typical yinzer fan. Loud and bombastic…
Final note: when they bring out to the food to the set, he chews with his mouth open. Everything about his on-air persona is like fingernails on chalkboard to me…Mcafee is more of the typical yinzer fan. Loud and bombastic…
everyone keeps saying that but that is relatively a new thing. Yes he has a long line of appearances here and there, but until really recently the WWE crowd didn’t really know who Mcafee was unless they watched ESPN or listened to Sirius for the past 6-7 years. Until he took that announcer spot last year (which he doesn’t hold anymore) his involvement in wrestling was kinda like Gronk’s involvement in WWE. He basically got into as many mediums that wanted him.He's also part of the wrestling crowd so that tells you alot
Mcafee was a NFL punter that is mostly remembered for losing West Virginia a chance to play for a national championship in 2007. The fact that he became this big this fast is nothing short of impressive. Like him or hate him the guy had a lot going against him but he found a way. I mean would you really think a punter that very few people knew outside of Pittsburgh, Indianapolis, and Morgantown would become one of the biggest sports analysts in America in a matter of 6 years?I agree on the replacement for Corso, but always hoped it would be Pollack. No, he’s not the character that Corso is, but he’s rational, knowledgeable, and informative. I learn from him.
As for McAfee, he may drive ratings, but he also alienates a significant portion of the viewership, a small part of which is me and Mrs. Basket Case. We decided not to watch again until he’s gone. It’ll be interesting how ESPN evaluates that balance.
You’re being charitable. I think he’s a bombastic ex-jock moron. The fact that he can make a massively lucrative living off of that persona is an indictment of society.
He was the nail in the coffin for my watching on Sat AMs. It's been in decline for some time now - seems to be targeting the casual fan rather than the CFB fanatic. Probably a smart move by their marketing, but it just feels vapid now.Final note: when they bring out to the food to the set, he chews with his mouth open. Everything about his on-air persona is like fingernails on chalkboard to me…
Yep, I've come to the conclusion that I'm not the customer they are trying to reach.He was the nail in the coffin for my watching on Sat AMs. It's been in decline for some time now - seems to be targeting the casual fan rather than the CFB fanatic. Probably a smart move by their marketing, but it just feels vapid now.
SameHere's how much I love Gameday.
Are you wondering if I just stopped by to knock College Gameday? Yes. Yes I did.
It started off as a decent show, then it was a signal to the importance of a game, and then it was a Jammed pack college football show. But the ESPN layoffs and the over saturation on the SECN has pretty much killed any good stuff that it had going for it. Now it’s just “we are wheeling Corso out there and hoping he doesn’t say something totally insane”. Mcafee is basically an attempt to save the show.Here's how much I love Gameday.
I had no idea McAfee was on the show now until perusing through this thread. I haven't watched in a very long time. They were one of the greatest parts of the entertainment portion of my childhood in the 90s.
They started going downhill in the early 2000s. There are far better things to do on Saturday mornings until the game comes on. I don't even have it playing as "background noise."
Are you wondering if I just stopped by to knock College Gameday? Yes. Yes I did.
Because Bryan Harsin will be Lee Corso’s valet this time next year?And now I'm thinking, "What the hell does College Game Day have to do with the Auburn coaching search?"
Stopped watching Game Day a long time ago. It is apparently aimed at 20 somethings. Went to SEC gameday, or whatever it is called, until Laura Rutledge came along with spike heels, short skirts and show pony hairdos and I just stopped. I am not 20 something and having a super model wannabe on the show doesn't interest me at all. In fact I resent it!Here's how much I love Gameday.
I had no idea McAfee was on the show now until perusing through this thread. I haven't watched in a very long time. They were one of the greatest parts of the entertainment portion of my childhood in the 90s.
They started going downhill in the early 2000s. There are far better things to do on Saturday mornings until the game comes on. I don't even have it playing as "background noise."
Are you wondering if I just stopped by to knock College Gameday? Yes. Yes I did.
I’ve been to 3 of them. 1 willingly (2013 LSU), one because it was on my friend’s bucket list (2015 LSU), and 1 because I had to go through it to get to the stadium (Texas). It’s really not what everyone hypes It up as being there. You are basically watching a show while being jammed into an area like a sardine. The sets are not near as big as they look on tv.Stopped watching Game Day a long time ago. It is apparently aimed at 20 somethings. Went to SEC gameday, or whatever it is called, until Laura Rutledge came along with spike heels, short skirts and show pony hairdos and I just stopped. I am not 20 something and having a super model wannabe on the show doesn't interest me at all. In fact I resent it!
This will age me, but I actually enjoyed CGD back when Tim Brando had the gig in its infancy. It’s been a clown show for the past 10-15 years.
This is silly too. Laura Rutledge is very professional/knowledgeable and seems to me to take her job very seriously.Stopped watching Game Day a long time ago. It is apparently aimed at 20 somethings. Went to SEC gameday, or whatever it is called, until Laura Rutledge came along with spike heels, short skirts and show pony hairdos and I just stopped. I am not 20 something and having a super model wannabe on the show doesn't interest me at all. In fact I resent it!
Never graduate. Just become better educated....Seems some have just graduated to the old codger phase of TV viewership...![]()
There are people interested in football and those simply interested in entertainment. CGD's audience is those interested in entertainment, muck akin to the people who go to Superbowl parties and never even look at the tv while the game is going on, but are glued to it to see the commercials. These are the type of fans CGD is catering to. Which is fine, I just won't watch.Man, some of y'all need to lighten up re: McAfee LOL
Yes, he is over the top but the guy knows just as much about football as anybody on set (and most anybody on here). I have yet to see him propose ridiculous disingenuous ideas (paging Desmond Howard), just his method of delivery is wild. But his shtick is entertainment and should be taken as such. Old guys in suits meekly discussing sports just doesn't sell anymore.
But even McAfee never goes as far Lou Holtz did and I remember some of y'all talking about how much you loved him on CFB Final. Seems some have just graduated to the old codger phase of TV viewership...![]()