Sports Guy Off Kimmel

Easy Mac · 05-14-2004, 10:22 AM

Seems like he's back full time with ESPN... I can live happy now.
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Two weeks ago, I left Jimmy's show, and I'm signing a new contract with ESPN. When it came right down to it, I missed writing my column and wanted the chance to pursue some additional opportunities with ESPN (none of which I'm allowed to mention yet -- although sadly, the launching of ESPN6 isn't one of them). Between working 60 hours a week for a TV show and trying to keep my column alive, there just wasn't enough time in the week. And I felt like my writing was starting to slip -- I just didn't have enough time to work on columns or even think about them (which is three-fourths of the writing process). So something had to give.

Desnudo · 05-14-2004, 10:25 AM

"Also, I have a strong suspicion that Jimmy's show will not survive very much longer and wanted to get while the getting is good."

Franklinnoble · 05-14-2004, 10:32 AM

This just made my day.

Maple Leafs · 05-14-2004, 10:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Desnudo

"Also, I have a strong suspicion that Jimmy's show will not survive very much longer and wanted to get while the getting is good."

Hell, based on Wednesday's events, Jimmy himself might not survive very much longer.

Draft Dodger · 05-14-2004, 10:36 AM

wonder if he'll head back to Boston

Franklinnoble · 05-14-2004, 10:36 AM

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Hell, based on Wednesday's events, Jimmy himself might not survive very much longer.

What happened on Wednesday?

Maple Leafs · 05-14-2004, 10:37 AM

I didn't see it, but apparently he had some sort of allergic reaction and was swelling up through the whole show. He was rushed to the hospital right after the taping (and is presumably fine now).

Draft Dodger · 05-14-2004, 10:37 AM

http://www.reuters.com/newsArticle.j...toryID=5138827

Desnudo · 05-14-2004, 10:54 AM

Interesting that they took down the mail piece that let Simmons get a dig in at Stuart Scott.

Franklinnoble · 05-14-2004, 11:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Desnudo

Interesting that they took down the mail piece that let Simmons get a dig in at Stuart Scott.

They took it down?

Lame...

Fidatelo · 05-14-2004, 12:07 PM

This is such awesome news.

korme · 05-14-2004, 01:26 PM

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5. "The Breakfast Club" -- They should remake this every 20 years. Just to see where we're at with high school kids. For instance, these days, Molly Ringwald's character couldn't be a virgin, simply because that species has gone extinct in high school. Maybe they could say that she's never been in a three-way before, or she's the only girl in her group who doesn't have a tongue piercing and a tattoo of a rose garden in the small of her back.

Franklinnoble · 05-14-2004, 01:29 PM

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5. "The Breakfast Club" -- They should remake this every 20 years. Just to see where we're at with high school kids. For instance, these days, Molly Ringwald's character couldn't be a virgin, simply because that species has gone extinct in high school. Maybe they could say that she's never been in a three-way before, or she's the only girl in her group who doesn't have a tongue piercing and a tattoo of a rose garden in the small of her back.

It's funny because it's so frickin' true.... are they doing these tattoos at the mall now or something?

Easy Mac · 05-14-2004, 01:29 PM

yeah, theat species consists solely of boys who look like Haley-Joel Osment.

cthomer5000 · 05-14-2004, 01:45 PM

I just remarked the other day how those tatoos are the absolute worst. It's like the mark of the skank or something.

Franklinnoble · 05-14-2004, 02:00 PM

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I just remarked the other day how those tatoos are the absolute worst. It's like the mark of the skank or something.

Not necessarily a bad thing... it's nice to be able to readily identify the easy ones...

Mr. Wednesday · 05-14-2004, 02:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Desnudo

Interesting that they took down the mail piece that let Simmons get a dig in at Stuart Scott.

Dang, I missed it. Do you remember what it said (roughly)?

Ksyrup · 05-14-2004, 02:04 PM

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yeah, theat species consists solely of boys who look like Haley-Joel Osment.

shorty?

LloydLungs · 05-14-2004, 04:51 PM

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Dang, I missed it. Do you remember what it said (roughly)?

If I remember right, there was a question asking what the general cut-off age was for guys to stop listening to alternative music, dress hip, and date college girls (the guy suggested 31). In his answer Simmons implied that Monsieur Stu was older than that but still doing all of the above. Really it was pretty benign, touchy editors over at Page 2.

Desnudo · 05-14-2004, 09:57 PM

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Originally Posted by LloydLungs

If I remember right, there was a question asking what the general cut-off age was for guys to stop listening to alternative music, dress hip, and date college girls (the guy suggested 31). In his answer Simmons implied that Monsieur Stu was older than that but still doing all of the above. Really it was pretty benign, touchy editors over at Page 2.

Also wearing an earing. I agree it was really nothing serious.

tucker342 · 05-14-2004, 10:54 PM

That's the best news I've heard all week

05-14-2004, 10:36 AM	#5
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Maple Leafs Coordinator Join Date: Jan 2002	I didn't see it, but apparently he had some sort of allergic reaction and was swelling up through the whole show. He was rushed to the hospital right after the taping (and is presumably fine now). __________________ Down Goes Brown: Toronto Maple Leafs Humor and Analysis

05-14-2004, 10:37 AM	#8
Draft Dodger Coordinator Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Keene, NH	http://www.reuters.com/newsArticle.j...toryID=5138827 __________________ Mile High Hockey

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Fidatelo Pro Starter Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Winnipeg, MB	This is such awesome news. __________________ "Breakfast? Breakfast schmekfast, look at the score for God's sake. It's only the second period and I'm winning 12-2. Breakfasts come and go, Rene, but Hartford, the Whale, they only beat Vancouver maybe once or twice in a lifetime."

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Desnudo Coordinator Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Here and There	"Also, I have a strong suspicion that Jimmy's show will not survive very much longer and wanted to get while the getting is good."

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Franklinnoble Banned Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Placerville, CA	This just made my day.

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Easy Mac Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Here	yeah, theat species consists solely of boys who look like Haley-Joel Osment.

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tucker342 Pro Starter Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Iowa City, IA	That's the best news I've heard all week

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