Peyton and Eli to call 10 MNF games on ESPN2

[jvan1973]

https://nypost.com/2021/07/19/peyton-manning-eli-manning-to-call-alternative-mnf-for-espn/

[Four2itus]

46 minutes ago, jvan1973 said:

https://nypost.com/2021/07/19/peyton-manning-eli-manning-to-call-alternative-mnf-for-espn/

That is must watch TV. And I don't even own a TV. 

[ReMeDy]

I hope they make some Tony Romo-esque predictions.

[Tsarquise]

Wow, this is going to be a big deal. 

[Myles]

Should be good.     

I wonder how advertisers feel about it?   Those with spots on the official MNF broadcast.

[King Colt]

Stupid move by ESPN but that is to be expected.

[Lucky Colts Fan]

3 hours ago, King Colt said:

Stupid move by ESPN but that is to be expected.

How is it stupid?

 

Seems pretty smart to get Peyton on your channel, even in an alternative capacity.

[NewColtsFan]

3 hours ago, King Colt said:

Stupid move by ESPN but that is to be expected.

Why is it a stupid move?    Seems stupid to call it stupid without at least explaining why?!?   

[NewColtsFan]

It should be noted here, that ESPN has done this during the college football playoffs for the last few years.  
 

They have one channel for the game broadcast, and another channel where they have 4-6 coaches sitting around talking about what is happening from an insider perspective.   So they’ve done this enough to know what they’re doing.  
 

And remember, if people leave the primary broadcast to listen to the Manning broadcast, it’s still an ESPN Broadcast.   The network loses nothing.  

[LJpalmbeacher2]

22 hours ago, ReMeDy said:

I hope they make some Tony Romo-esque predictions.

 

They will if their given a script like Romo 

[jvan1973]

21 minutes ago, LJpalmbeacher2 said:

 

They will if their given a script like Romo 

Impossible to script.   Those that know,   know

[jvan1973]

5 hours ago, King Colt said:

Stupid move by ESPN but that is to be expected.

It's astonishing how you are wrong about everything.   Like if you flipped a coin you would be right far more often.    This is far from a mistake,  and the ratings will show it

[jvan1973]

2 hours ago, NewColtsFan said:

It should be noted here, that ESPN has done this during the college football playoffs for the last few years.  
 

They have one channel for the game broadcast, and another channel where they have 4-6 coaches sitting around talking about what is happening from an insider perspective.   So they’ve done this enough to know what they’re doing.  
 

And remember, if people leave the primary broadcast to listen to the Manning broadcast, it’s still an ESPN Broadcast.   The network loses nothing.  

Someone mentioned advertising above.   I wonder if advertisers bought MNF spots on ESPN if those same spots will be in ESPN 2

[lollygagger8]

Yay, ESPN did something right for once!

[teganslaw]

18 hours ago, King Colt said:

Stupid move by ESPN but that is to be expected.

How is it stupid? This might work or it might not. Networks have been after Peyton since he retired. This should bring in a good ratings for ESPN.

[The Fish]

47 minutes ago, lollygagger8 said:

Yay, ESPN did something right for once!

still hoping for it's complete and total collapse

 

it's unwatchable and the Mannings carrying on during a few MNF games does nothing to change my feelings on ESPN/Disney. Of all mega corps that are sucking the life out of everything and pushing heavy handed narratives, they're the flag ship. Complete and total collapse.

[Korey]

Don't care much for ESPN but this move I can give them the chance. I really hope this is enjoyable and watchable. Going to be fun seeing Peyton discussing football in real time. 

[King Colt]

ESPN corporate is run much like the Church of Scientology. Dare to get out of line or speak your mind. I never watch it. MNF is bad enough without ESPN.

[jvan1973]

2 hours ago, The Fish said:

still hoping for it's complete and total collapse

 

it's unwatchable and the Mannings carrying on during a few MNF games does nothing to change my feelings on ESPN/Disney. Of all mega corps that are sucking the life out of everything and pushing heavy handed narratives, they're the flag ship. Complete and total collapse.

Good luck with that. 

[The Fish]

59 minutes ago, jvan1973 said:

Good luck with that. 

Oh, I'm well aware that my take is probably about as popular as being a prohibitionist in 1925 or something. The ESPN/Disney/ABC thing is awful though. The worst. 

 

Anyway.

[Nadine]

Sounds fun.  I'm interested in what they think about the game. They have great personalities and we feel like we know them already

I predict it will be a success

It mirrors what is happening on youtube with people paying to watch people react to tv shows and movies.  I cannot remember what that's called but, it's a thing

 

I seem to recall some former player doing something like this as a subscription service

 

[superrep1967]

23 hours ago, NewColtsFan said:

It should be noted here, that ESPN has done this during the college football playoffs for the last few years.  
 

They have one channel for the game broadcast, and another channel where they have 4-6 coaches sitting around talking about what is happening from an insider perspective.   So they’ve done this enough to know what they’re doing.  
 

And remember, if people leave the primary broadcast to listen to the Manning broadcast, it’s still an ESPN Broadcast.   The network loses nothing.  

Yeah same advertising. 

[King Colt]

The news is Tom & Dick Smothers turned the job won so we got the next worst thing.

[holeymoley99]

If anyone has been watching the College Bowl on NBC the past montj with Peyton as host and Cooper as co host that probably gives us a bit of a glimpse how things may go though obviously less comical banner but a light hearted mode nonetheless

[jvan1973]

20 hours ago, King Colt said:

The news is Tom & Dick Smothers turned the job won so we got the next worst thing.

[Indyfan4life]

On 7/20/2021 at 3:15 PM, King Colt said:

Stupid move by ESPN but that is to be expected.

Yeah, stupid move to have one of the best QB to ever play the game and the guy who stopped Brady twice calling games. 
 

What on earth is ESPN thinking?

[Fluke_33]

On 7/20/2021 at 8:53 PM, jvan1973 said:

This is far from a mistake,  and the ratings will show it

I live in Massachusetts and even here the people i talk to are excited for it.

[DynaMike]

I would love to have them do a Colts game!

 

[King Colt]

On 7/20/2021 at 7:53 PM, jvan1973 said:

It's astonishing how you are wrong about everything.   Like if you flipped a coin you would be right far more often.    This is far from a mistake,  and the ratings will show it

I'll assume you know there is more than two teams in the NFL yet you somehow think the Mannings are loved and admired by people all over the country. Sad.

[jvan1973]

3 hours ago, King Colt said:

I'll assume you know there is more than two teams in the NFL yet you somehow think the Mannings are loved and admired by people all over the country. Sad.

There is a reason every network has been trying to throw barrels of money at Peyton to get him in the booth

[King Colt]

49 minutes ago, jvan1973 said:

There is a reason every network has been trying to throw barrels of money at Peyton to get him in the booth

The booth?

[jvan1973]

1 minute ago, King Colt said:

The booth?

The broadcast booth

[King Colt]

Hate to break it to you but again you are wrong. (Does it ever stop?)They will not be in the "booth".

[King Colt]

On 7/20/2021 at 5:45 PM, NewColtsFan said:

Why is it a stupid move?    Seems stupid to call it stupid without at least explaining why?!?   

Some people need more help than others...........

[NewColtsFan]

26 minutes ago, King Colt said:

Some people need more help than others...........

You just can’t help yourself.   You can’t get out of your own way. 
 

Media outlets like ESPN have a mountain of research on everyone they put on the air.  They know exactly what the public thinks of Peyton and Eli.   You don’t have to agree, but if you think they’re just acting blindly you’re kidding yourself. 

[jvan1973]

1 hour ago, King Colt said:

Hate to break it to you but again you are wrong. (Does it ever stop?)They will not be in the "booth".

Good lord,   you're a terrible poster.   You're wrong always.    No one ever agrees with you.   You would think that would get through to you,   but it doesn't.   

[2006Coltsbestever]

10 minutes ago, jvan1973 said:

Good lord,   you're a terrible poster.   You're wrong always.    No one ever agrees with you.   You would think that would get through to you,   but it doesn't.   

It is funny, some just continue with the funniest stuff but at least it isn't dull in here 

[King Colt]

14 hours ago, NewColtsFan said:

You just can’t help yourself.   You can’t get out of your own way. 
 

Media outlets like ESPN have a mountain of research on everyone they put on the air.  They know exactly what the public thinks of Peyton and Eli.   You don’t have to agree, but if you think they’re just acting blindly you’re kidding yourself. 

"They know exactly what the public thinks of Peyton and Eli."   HA-HA-HA  So TV executives that launch new shows every year never have a show fail.  Hate to inform you of this, you know nothing about ESPN's decision making. You are not a part of ESPN. You are not a marketing executive. You really should hesitate before you post what you write or put them in a comedy section. 

[NewColtsFan]

3 hours ago, King Colt said:

"They know exactly what the public thinks of Peyton and Eli."   HA-HA-HA  So TV executives that launch new shows every year never have a show fail.  Hate to inform you of this, you know nothing about ESPN's decision making. You are not a part of ESPN. You are not a marketing executive. You really should hesitate before you post what you write or put them in a comedy section. 

Sorry.    30 years in Television.   I have friends at ESPN.    I know so much more than you it’s not even funny.  
 

Having research on people doesn’t guarantee success.   The show can still have problems for a wide variety of reasons.   But both men have done a ton of commercials and are now branching out doing more.   YOU were the person who claimed the Manning’s weren’t beloved by America.   YOU were the one who stated as fact.    Heck, you couldn’t even figure out what a booth was when the topic was television. 
 

There is no topic you don’t think you’re an expert on.   Everyone else here simply laughs.   Give it up, for your sake. 
 

PS — my career in media isn’t a state secret here on this website.  Im a member here more than 9 years.   Most people here know.   Apparently, you’re one of the few who doesn’t.    

[Lucky Colts Fan]

7 hours ago, King Colt said:

Hate to inform you of this, you know nothing about ESPN's decision making.

Neither do you.

 

7 hours ago, King Colt said:

You are not a part of ESPN.

 

Neither are you.

 

And you apparently have no idea how beloved Peyton is all over the country.

 

Yet you think you’re informed enough to call this brilliant move by ESPN “stupid”…

 

You must not own a mirror.