Bye, Felicia - ESPN Jemele Hill Finally Gone From ESPN

jeanpierre · 08-26-2018, 09:41 AM

jeanpierre · 08-26-2018, 09:42 AM

The fact that ESPN fired others for voicing their political views and not this *sswart are why I'm done with ESPN...

QBREES9 · 09-16-2018, 07:16 PM

ESPN, who are they?

jeanpierre · 09-16-2018, 11:41 PM

Actually have no problem with her right to speak - my problem was when ESPN ran others that had differing, opposite opinions off the network...

burningmetal · 09-21-2018, 05:08 AM

Originally Posted by jeanpierre

Actually have no problem with her right to speak - my problem was when ESPN ran others that had differing, opposite opinions off the network...

They axed Linda Cohn just for saying something like "Politics don't belong in sports". I don't think those where her exact words, but that was nevertheless the only point she made when asked about it.

That's not even a differing political veiwpoint, it's just saying "hey, leave your politics out of entertainment". And they STILL fired her, I guess because ESPN takes such pride in being a hack political organization, as much or more as being a sports network, these days, that Linda's comments offended them.

ESPN used to be a giant in the sports world. They just couldn't leave well enough alone. Now they are almost obsolete.

K Major · 09-21-2018, 09:31 AM

Originally Posted by burningmetal

They axed Linda Cohn just for saying something like "Politics don't belong in sports". I don't think those where her exact words, but that was nevertheless the only point she made when asked about it.

Wow, didn't know that.

Danno · 09-21-2018, 10:11 AM

Good riddance.
That only leaves about 2 million other hateful left wing extremists in the media.

jeanpierre · 09-27-2018, 04:21 AM

As I said, if they want to sound off with their leftist insanity in editorials, they have the right to speak...

But let's have some balance, like voices from the middle and the right also in editorials...

And keep it out of influencing the news, just the facts...

AsylumGuido · 09-28-2018, 03:13 PM

Originally Posted by burningmetal

They axed Linda Cohn just for saying something like "Politics don't belong in sports". I don't think those where her exact words, but that was nevertheless the only point she made when asked about it.

That's not even a differing political veiwpoint, it's just saying "hey, leave your politics out of entertainment". And they STILL fired her, I guess because ESPN takes such pride in being a hack political organization, as much or more as being a sports network, these days, that Linda's comments offended them.

ESPN used to be a giant in the sports world. They just couldn't leave well enough alone. Now they are almost obsolete.

Originally Posted by K Major

Wow, didn't know that.

Linda Cohn just extended her contract with ESPN in July of this year and she's going to be hosting an NHL show called In The Crease.

She was suspended for a brief period for making this statement in an interview in April 2017 ...

“They definitely overpaid for many of these products, whether it’s the NBA or starting up networks like the Pac-12 Network and SEC Network,” she said on WABC’s “Bernie and Sid Show.” “It’s well documented … They [also] did not see that they would lose all these subscribers [to competitors like Netflix.]

But it was more than just that. Politics played a part, as did the network’s move away from strictly covering sports.

I felt that the old school viewers were put in a corner and not appreciated with all these other changes. And they forgot their core. You can never forget your core and be grateful for your core group.”

AsylumGuido · 09-28-2018, 03:16 PM

This came from the same article ...

As comments go, virtually no one could disagree with any of what she said. ESPN did overpay for the NBA and other sports rights, it’s why they are firing hundreds of employees. And ESPN’s ratings have definitely plummeted over the past couple of years at the same time that they have lost over 13 million cable subscribers. Studies have clearly shown that conservatives have felt alienated by ESPN’s leftward turn and have abandoned the network in droves as well.

Everything that Cohn said was supported by ample data.

But her opinion still wasn’t acceptable to ESPN’s bosses, who have been arguing, and losing the public battle, that ESPN hasn’t adopted a left wing mantra.

08-26-2018, 09:41 AM	#1
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08-26-2018, 09:42 AM	#2
jeanpierre Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Thibodaux Posts: 43,543 Blog Entries: 39	Re: Bye, Felicia - ESPN Jemele Hill Finally Gone From ESPN *The fact that ESPN fired others for voicing their political views and not this sswart are why I'm done with ESPN...**

09-16-2018, 07:16 PM	#3
QBREES9 Moderator Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: New Haven Ct Posts: 23,985	Re: Bye, Felicia - ESPN Jemele Hill Finally Gone From ESPN ESPN, who are they?

09-16-2018, 11:41 PM	#4
jeanpierre Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Thibodaux Posts: 43,543 Blog Entries: 39	Re: Bye, Felicia - ESPN Jemele Hill Finally Gone From ESPN Actually have no problem with her right to speak - my problem was when ESPN ran others that had differing, opposite opinions off the network...

09-21-2018, 05:08 AM	#5
burningmetal 1000 Posts + Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 3,923 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Bye, Felicia - ESPN Jemele Hill Finally Gone From ESPN Originally Posted by jeanpierre Actually have no problem with her right to speak - my problem was when ESPN ran others that had differing, opposite opinions off the network... They axed Linda Cohn just for saying something like "Politics don't belong in sports". I don't think those where her exact words, but that was nevertheless the only point she made when asked about it. That's not even a differing political veiwpoint, it's just saying "hey, leave your politics out of entertainment". And they STILL fired her, I guess because ESPN takes such pride in being a hack political organization, as much or more as being a sports network, these days, that Linda's comments offended them. ESPN used to be a giant in the sports world. They just couldn't leave well enough alone. Now they are almost obsolete. jeanpierre likes this.
	If I had a nickel for every time I heard that, the NFL would fine and suspend me.

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09-21-2018, 09:31 AM	#6
K Major Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bedford, TX Posts: 24,622 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Bye, Felicia - ESPN Jemele Hill Finally Gone From ESPN Originally Posted by burningmetal They axed Linda Cohn just for saying something like "Politics don't belong in sports". I don't think those where her exact words, but that was nevertheless the only point she made when asked about it. Wow, didn't know that.

09-21-2018, 10:11 AM	#7
Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,723	Re: Bye, Felicia - ESPN Jemele Hill Finally Gone From ESPN Good riddance. That only leaves about 2 million other hateful left wing extremists in the media. jeanpierre likes this.

09-27-2018, 04:21 AM	#8
jeanpierre Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Thibodaux Posts: 43,543 Blog Entries: 39	Re: Bye, Felicia - ESPN Jemele Hill Finally Gone From ESPN As I said, if they want to sound off with their leftist insanity in editorials, they have the right to speak... But let's have some balance, like voices from the middle and the right also in editorials... And keep it out of influencing the news, just the facts...

09-28-2018, 03:13 PM	#9
AsylumGuido 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bossier City, LA Posts: 26,274	Re: Bye, Felicia - ESPN Jemele Hill Finally Gone From ESPN Originally Posted by burningmetal They axed Linda Cohn just for saying something like "Politics don't belong in sports". I don't think those where her exact words, but that was nevertheless the only point she made when asked about it. That's not even a differing political veiwpoint, it's just saying "hey, leave your politics out of entertainment". And they STILL fired her, I guess because ESPN takes such pride in being a hack political organization, as much or more as being a sports network, these days, that Linda's comments offended them. ESPN used to be a giant in the sports world. They just couldn't leave well enough alone. Now they are almost obsolete. Originally Posted by K Major Wow, didn't know that. Linda Cohn just extended her contract with ESPN in July of this year and she's going to be hosting an NHL show called In The Crease. She was suspended for a brief period for making this statement in an interview in April 2017 ... “They definitely overpaid for many of these products, whether it’s the NBA or starting up networks like the Pac-12 Network and SEC Network,” she said on WABC’s “Bernie and Sid Show.” “It’s well documented … They [also] did not see that they would lose all these subscribers [to competitors like Netflix.] But it was more than just that. Politics played a part, as did the network’s move away from strictly covering sports. I felt that the old school viewers were put in a corner and not appreciated with all these other changes. And they forgot their core. You can never forget your core and be grateful for your core group.”

09-28-2018, 03:16 PM	#10
AsylumGuido 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bossier City, LA Posts: 26,274	Re: Bye, Felicia - ESPN Jemele Hill Finally Gone From ESPN This came from the same article ... As comments go, virtually no one could disagree with any of what she said. ESPN did overpay for the NBA and other sports rights, it’s why they are firing hundreds of employees. And ESPN’s ratings have definitely plummeted over the past couple of years at the same time that they have lost over 13 million cable subscribers. Studies have clearly shown that conservatives have felt alienated by ESPN’s leftward turn and have abandoned the network in droves as well. Everything that Cohn said was supported by ample data. But her opinion still wasn’t acceptable to ESPN’s bosses, who have been arguing, and losing the public battle, that ESPN hasn’t adopted a left wing mantra.