They're in for Kap today. I only listened for about twenty minutes - but it sounded good. Hood was a bit the over the top - but Hanley fit well( Not having Mulligan may have something to do with it). The two were entertaining and a good listen. Wonder if new management is trying different combinations for a change or less network programming?

I listened for their first segment. Anything is better than Kaplan.

_________________
Rick Hahn is the best GM in baseball.

Hood is going to be doing the show the rest of the week. Always an informed and entertaining listen.

_________________
Be well

GO BEARS!!!

Got really tired of Kaplan's fantasy acquisitions for Chicago teams- "Sam Presti for Bulls GM my sources say!". He's just not realistic.

_________________
Sherman remarked, "Well, Grant, we've had the devil's own day, haven't we?" Grant looked up. "Yes," he replied, followed by a puff. "Yes. Lick 'em tomorrow, though."

_________________
Rick Hahn is the best GM in baseball.

_________________
Be well

GO BEARS!!!

Can't remember the last time I streamed ESPN before today.

Wish they would let this just be the show with those two. Kap is just God-awful.

_________________
Power is always in the hands of the masses of men. What oppresses the masses is their own ignorance, their own short-sighted selfishness.
- Henry George

Hood has to be partnered with a strong co-host, in a highly structured fast paced show. When he's solo he's a Chris Rongey clone going on, and on.

I caught a little bit of Hanley and Pat Boyle yesterday. That was OK.

Truth to power.

_________________
Why are only 14 percent of black CPS 11th-graders proficient in English?

Hood is one of those few hosts who can do no wrong from my perspective. I love his work and always have. His blackballing by the Score is criminal. It's hurt him as well as them.

_________________
O judgment! Thou art fled to brutish beasts,
And men have lost their reason.

Agreed across the board.

_________________
Power is always in the hands of the masses of men. What oppresses the masses is their own ignorance, their own short-sighted selfishness.
- Henry George

For all the speculation about ESPN 1000 adding a morning show from 7-9, Hanley and Hood would be great for that. Compete with Mully and Haugh for those couple hours, provide a solid lead in for Kap, etc.

I'm not a big fan of Hanley, but without question a Hood + 1 morning show sould destroy M&H.

_________________

no need for Hanley. How about someone under 50 and not doing this for 25 years already? Like, Chris Bleck is...fine. He has the shallowness of a Conor McDoink but isn't as grating. He and Hood have good chemistry on their night shows.

(maybe you need old folks for this timeslot given the hours)

Or someone from out of the market

Hanley brings nothing to the table. He doesn't take too much off, but putting him in mornings isn't some big salvo at TheScore, they already proved Hanley's value over replacement host is small.

or, honestly, Joe Cowley would be good at this and also meshes well with Hood

Hood and Cowley would instantly become the best sports show in town

The show when he went off on Telander was one of the most awkwardly entertaining shows in WSCR history. Kind of like when the babyface finally gets the arrogant heel in the corner and starts beating the hell out of him.

Cowley is unable to work with others.

_________________
O judgment! Thou art fled to brutish beasts,
And men have lost their reason.

more for Hood



https://www.robertfeder.com/2020/03/09/ ... -dead-air/

QUALITY STUFF

_________________
Be well

GO BEARS!!!

Is ESPN still currently doing that stupid "Postgame show" from 6:00-7:00 PM?

_________________

I guess that will change. I've generally liked that because the Score sucks after 6

_________________
Be well

GO BEARS!!!