Rachel Nichols in Trouble

[HOFCeluck]

The “Actually Nichols isn’t attractive” takes are the worst ones. Sure we can agree in that.

 

[chugg21]

The “Actually Nichols isn’t attractive” takes are the worst ones. Sure we can agree in that.

Someone said gorgeous or something along those lines and I just don't see it at that level. A longggg way from unattractive though.

 

[orangepassion]

I like her and Taylor both, although I try to watch as little ESPN as possible. Just isn’t what what it once was to me.
I have no issue with what was said. It’s probably true, and it was negative toward the network not Taylor. The articles are painting her as a racist. Maybe she is, but I don’t get it from this.

Thought Jalen Rose's recent comments were worse than hers. Imagine if a media member said that a black player got a certain position purely out of "tokenism" and they shouldn't be afraid to have an All-White group. It would be justifiably blistered and the person would likely be fired. His comments were in and out of the news very quickly.

 

[orangefog]

There is no on air personality on ESPN worth $1M/yr. They should have learned that by now. If you remove anyone, even their precious SVP, nobody would care.

 

[MSOrange]

There is no on air personality on ESPN worth $1M/yr. They should have learned that by now. If you remove anyone, even their precious SVP, nobody would care.

Exactly. I never remember turning on ESPN because of who was talking to me. I have turned it off because of certain people though

 

[dollarbill44]

Now for the real issue. She wore knee high boots in Phoenix for Game 1 of the Western Division, and it was 118 degrees outside. She takes a hit also for that.

See, I knew there was more to this story!

 

[kirbivore]

Someone said gorgeous or something along those lines and I just don't see it at that level. A longggg way from unattractive though.

I'll take "Ladies so far out of my league that I won't argue semantics" for $600 Alex (RIP)

 

[djcon57]

There is no on air personality on ESPN worth $1M/yr. They should have learned that by now. If you remove anyone, even their precious SVP, nobody would care.

Agreed about most of that except SVP. I only watch the 9 pm sports center here on west coast if he’s hosting

 

[HRE Otto IV]

Agreed about most of that except SVP. I only watch the 9 pm sports center here on west coast if he’s hosting

People like him? He has trouble getting words out and his highlights are monotone. When he first came on he was good but he now sounds like a computer program talking.

 

[chugg21]

Exactly. I never remember turning on ESPN because of who was talking to me. I have turned it off because of certain people though

If Stephen A or Kellerman are on, I immediately turn it off. It's sad that Kellerman had to become Skip Bayless 2.0 to take that seat on 1st Take. Used to really enjoy him on HBO boxing telecasts and when he was in that lane.

 

[OttoinGrotto]

I'll take "Ladies so far out of my league that I won't argue semantics" for $600 Alex (RIP)

This is a good post.

 

[djcon57]

People like him? He has trouble getting words out and his highlights are monotone. When he first came on he was good but he now sounds like a computer program talking.

SVP and Stanford Steve? Monotone?

 

[djcon57]

If Stephen A or Kellerman are on, I immediately turn it off. It's sad that Kellerman had to become Skip Bayless 2.0 to take that seat on 1st Take. Used to really enjoy him on HBO boxing telecasts and when he was in that lane.

It’s pure pro wrestling. Stephen A literally doesn’t know who’s on the teams sometimes. Watching him analyze mma is brutal. Unfortunate that he’ll be on the main desk for mcgregor/porier 3 this weekend

 

[HOFCeluck]

A lot of people like SAS I guess but I’ve never met one.

 

[HRE Otto IV]

SVP and Stanford Steve? Monotone?

When he reads highlights he has problems completing sentences and is emotionless. I don't care about his bits. The actual thing SC is supposed to be is a high light show and his delivery is awful.

 

[dlegend44]

There is no on air personality on ESPN worth $1M/yr. They should have learned that by now. If you remove anyone, even their precious SVP, nobody would care.

You shut your mouth when you talk about SVP!!!! The man is the best in the business and no one is even close to him.

 

[CuseTroop]

You shut your mouth when you talk about SVP!!!! The man is the best in the business and no one is even close to him.

I miss him on the radio so much.

 

[djcon57]

When he reads highlights he has problems completing sentences and is emotionless. I don't care about his bits. The actual thing SC is supposed to be is a high light show and his delivery is awful.

Yeah Guess we just have difference in what sports Center is in 2021. I have no interest in watching highlights. I see them on social media instantly. I watch for the bits and analysis.

 

[UpstateSM]

Yeah Guess we just have difference in what sports Center is in 2021. I have no interest in watching highlights. I see them on social media instantly. I watch for the bits and analysis.

And athletes actually enjoy talking to him because he isn’t a clickbait tool

 

[HOFCeluck]

I miss him on the radio so much.

I don’t even know what they have on that spot anymore.

It used to be SVP/Lebatard back to back which was pretty awesome. Now I think it’s just a 24 he block of Mike Greenberg and Will Cain. I think I heard Cuserunner at some point a few days back.

 

[HRE Otto IV]

Yeah Guess we just have difference in what sports Center is in 2021. I have no interest in watching highlights. I see them on social media instantly. I watch for the bits and analysis.

That is fine to give him a show talking about the day in sports. But don't have him actually go through the highlights. He is really bad at it. In fairness he might just be disinterested and trying to get them done so he can do the stuff he cares about. When he does them it is like he is reading a book out loud and loses his place, all the while having no inflection. if he doesn't care enough to do a good job, then don't force him to do it.