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And this much we know: Kornheiser will not shy from talking about Favre. In fact, he did it so much in the “MNF” opener between the Vikings and the Favre-less Packers that “Tirico had to put a moratorium on me,” Kornheiser said.That’s it: Tony Kornheiser is officially clueless. Either that or his No. 4 visors don’t allow him to see anything else happening in the NFL. He put Brady on his short-list of compelling NFL figures, but Kornheiser would have us believe the story of the league’s best player being knocked out for the season in Week 1 doesn't approach Brett Favre. Neither does the debacle in Denver last Sunday. Or that incredible Monday nighter this week in Dallas (which Tony attended, but may or may not have actually witnessed) that was the most viewed cable broadcast ever, and featured the little incident with DeSean Jackson. Or anything else that's happened through two weeks of football.But he makes no apologies. “It's impossible to believe anybody would think any story approaches Brett Favre so far this year in football,” he said.
“I talked extensively about him in Game 1; I talked about him in Game 2 and I will talk about him in Game 3,” Kornheiser said. “He is just one of a handful of compelling figures” in the NFL, he added, putting Favre on a short list with Tom Brady and Peyton Manning.
In fact, Favre really has been a non-story since the season started. His debut as a Jet was sort of a big deal in Week 1, but beyond that, nothing of interest has really happened with him or the Jets. Clearly, Kornheiser is just totally out of touch. And if you need further evidence of that, consider this quote from the man himself: “There's an adjustment to [being on MNF]. It's taken a while. I'm getting better.”
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Great. MNF is officially ruined for me. Hey, ESPN : WAKE UP!!!! Kornholer is KILLING Monday Night Football! The NFL is not a one-man league and Tony K clearly refuses to buy into that. We don’t want Favre forced down our throats anymore. PLEASE!!!
by ChiAdam on Sep 20, 2008 7:24 PM EDT reply actions
Kornholer is a moron who taints the entire show making it impossible to listen to. He really is the most offensive turd they have ever had up there. The ratings have gone up despite the fool not because of him. ESPN has been nothing but a clown’s act for years now, why expect anything to change?
by GeoX on Sep 20, 2008 10:55 PM EDT reply actions
i wish ESPN would listen to us. Kornhiser is trash and its hard to listen to MNF with every other statement out of tonys mouth being about Favre. its sickning. i long for the days when MNF meant something
by trackhead05 on Sep 21, 2008 11:41 AM EDT reply actions
i wish ESPN would listen to us. Kornhiser is trash and its hard to listen to MNF with every other statement out of tonys mouth being about Favre. its sickning. i long for the days when MNF meant something
by trackhead05 on Sep 21, 2008 11:42 AM EDT reply actions
When the headline begins, "In Tony Kornheiser’s World …" that’s generally where I’d check out.
But I read this anyhow, and agree with Mottram.
ESPN, generally, has become crap. Kornheiser’s one of the poster boys for that movement. Coupled with the fact that Tirico is also a moron, MNF is tough to get through.
by Drafty on Sep 21, 2008 12:17 PM EDT reply actions
I agree totally with the article. Favre has done nothing since taking the helm of the Jets. The Jets have not looked good in the first two weeks. Squeaking by the Phins and then losing to the Pats. The Chargers are going to destroy the Jets tonight. Cromartie might have a record breaking night.
by KC killa on Sep 22, 2008 6:55 PM EDT reply actions
This site is hilarious!
Tony Kornheiser should definitely try out one of these hair cuts instead. lol.
www.tonycutyourhair.com
by Jonnysport on Nov 16, 2008 12:08 AM EST reply actions
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