01-26-2023, 07:31 PM
(01-26-2023, 04:24 PM)pdub2005 Wrote: Nick Wright (hate this guy) was just complaining about the Bengals being favored. First and foremost, I want to go back to the Super Bowl and win the damn thing, but if that results in Nick Wright curling up in the fetal position and crying, I won't complain.
Nick Wright, Shannon Sharpe, Skip Bayless, Stephen A Smith, etc.
These dudes are all paid actors. Not sports analysts. The average sports fan in 2023 isn't very bright or looking for in depth analysis. They just want to argue or see people argue about LeBron every day. Or a dysfunctional team like the Cowboys or Knicks.
The formula for these shows is simple.
Step 1: See what LeBron ate for dinner and compare it to Michael Jordan in some way.
Step 2: Have Nick/Shannon/SAS take an extreme stance on the subject.
Step 3: Have the other analysts take the opposite stance or sit there and roll their eyes.
Rinse, repeat for as long as the ratings pour in.
We've had similar characters on our boards and they always get a ton of attention. People love drama more than real analysis.
The training, nutrition, medicine, fitness, playbooks and rules evolve. The athlete does not.
