Gruden replacing Kornheiser on MNF

IronAddict · 05-18-2009, 02:03 PM

Gruden replacing Kornheiser on MNF - NFL - Yahoo! Sports

May 18, 2009
BRISTOL, CONN. (AP) -- Former Tampa Bay coach Jon Gruden is replacing Tony Kornheiser on ESPN's Monday Night Football broadcast team.

The network said Monday that Gruden will be in the booth with Mike Tirico and Ron Jaworski when the show starts its 40th season this fall.

Kornheiser cited a fear of flying in his decision to leave after three years.

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Gruden led the Bucs to the 2003 Super Bowl title and was fired after this past season. He worked as a guest analyst this year with the NFL Network during the draft and scouting combine.

He will debut with ESPN with a preseason game Aug. 13, a Super Bowl rematch between the Arizona Cardinals and Pittsburgh Steelers.

**I Are Baboon** · 05-18-2009, 03:01 PM

I really like Kornheiser on PTI but he always seemed a bit odd on MNF. Jon Gruden though??? Can't they bring in an experienced analyst for a change? Eh, whatever.

**P-funk** · 05-18-2009, 03:42 PM

I never liked Kornheiser on Monday Night Football. He is good on PTI, but I found him annoying on MNF.

I actually think Gruden will be a pretty good analyst.

patrick

IronAddict · 05-18-2009, 05:40 PM

Why couldn't he just go the Madden route and get a Kornheiser cruiser ?

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IronAddict YOU ME WE Elite Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: In my skin Posts: 2,801	Gruden replacing Kornheiser on MNF Gruden replacing Kornheiser on MNF - NFL - Yahoo! Sports May 18, 2009 BRISTOL, CONN. (AP) -- Former Tampa Bay coach Jon Gruden is replacing Tony Kornheiser on ESPN's Monday Night Football broadcast team. The network said Monday that Gruden will be in the booth with Mike Tirico and Ron Jaworski when the show starts its 40th season this fall. Kornheiser cited a fear of flying in his decision to leave after three years. ADVERTISEMENT Gruden led the Bucs to the 2003 Super Bowl title and was fired after this past season. He worked as a guest analyst this year with the NFL Network during the draft and scouting combine. He will debut with ESPN with a preseason game Aug. 13, a Super Bowl rematch between the Arizona Cardinals and Pittsburgh Steelers. The journey of a thousand miles must begin with a single step.

05-18-2009, 03:42 PM	#3
P-funk Patrick Super Moderator Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: AZ Posts: 31,660	I never liked Kornheiser on Monday Night Football. He is good on PTI, but I found him annoying on MNF. I actually think Gruden will be a pretty good analyst. patrick E-Book: Take Charge! Everything You Need To Know To Write Your Own Training Programs Online Consulting/Program Design Reality Based Fitness Podcast Check me out on Twitter! Subscribe to our free monthly newsletter! "In the beginners mind there are many possibilities, in the experts there are few." -Buddha's Little Instruction Book

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IronAddict YOU ME WE Elite Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: In my skin Posts: 2,801	Why couldn't he just go the Madden route and get a Kornheiser cruiser ? The journey of a thousand miles must begin with a single step.

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05-18-2009, 03:01 PM	#2
I Are Baboon pedal pedal pedal Moderator Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Beerville Posts: 11,922 Photos: 4	I really like Kornheiser on PTI but he always seemed a bit odd on MNF. Jon Gruden though??? Can't they bring in an experienced analyst for a change? Eh, whatever.