1. 01-14-13 10:47 AM #1
    Kyle_Fitta
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    Does Anyone Like Skip Bayless?

    Sure, he makes some dumb points and outlandish predictions. His over-the-top love for Tim Tebow is annoying even if it's purposely exaggerated. However, he does make good points at times. But what I like the most about him, though, is he isn't a parody of everyone else on ESPN. He has no problem saying something that most people wouldn't have the balls to say on ESPN. It's actually one of the biggest problems with ESPN - too formal, robotic, and conservative analysis. Even if exaggerated, his out-spoken personality is much better than listening to someone who says a team is better than the other simply because their record says so. Basically, I like him because he's entertaining.
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  2. 01-14-13 10:53 AM #2
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    Everyone hates him but that's what he and ESPN want. He is an idiot most of the time. He says stuff like this all the time:

    Cowboys will play the Giants tough, but Giants should win this game so that is my pick.

    Then if Giants win he can say, I told you so. But if Cowboys win, he says he predicted it.
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  3. 01-14-13 10:55 AM #3
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    The best thing about Skip Bayless is that even he's usually trolling, his troll is still right a lot of the time.
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  4. 01-14-13 10:58 AM #4
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    You do realize he doesn't even think what he's saying right? All for ratings.
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  5. 01-14-13 11:01 AM #5
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    Sometimes he says things he doesn't mean. That doesn't mean he doesn't make good points time to time.
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  6. 01-14-13 11:04 AM #6
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    cant take him seriously.
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  7. 01-14-13 11:05 AM #7
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    Have to agree here. He has some dumb things to say but he does offer some good points
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  8. 01-14-13 11:05 AM #8
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    He's a shit-nugget.....
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  9. 01-14-13 11:08 AM #9
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    not a huge fan of skip but i like the show itself.
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  10. 01-14-13 11:20 AM #10
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    He's like Rob Parker, but without the racial undertones. He makes inflammatory remarks, and can back them up somewhat so it leads to a legitimate discussion. Not my favorite guy, but I'd rather watch him talk them watch the same sportscenter for the third time.
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  11. 01-14-13 11:31 AM #11
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    First take is god awful garbage. Every second spent watching that is a second wasted. Just go listen to Dan Patrick instead, he is on at the same time, and isn't an asshat like skip and the rest of the morning crew.
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  12. 01-14-13 12:05 PM #12
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    I listen to Dan Patrick all the time. I only watch First Take on repeats.
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  13. 01-14-13 12:23 PM #13
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    dan le batard show is the best imo.
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  14. 01-14-13 12:26 PM #14
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    Quote Originally Posted by mynameismud View Post
    dan le batard show is the best imo.
    For laughs?
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  15. 01-14-13 12:32 PM #15
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    Quote Originally Posted by Kyle_Fitta View Post
    For laughs?
    its quick, funny, informative, and they dont repeat subjects 5 times over. also love pardon the interruption. i dont have 2 hours to watch 1st take and hear the same shit everyday.
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  16. 01-14-13 01:09 PM #16
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    Bayless is entertaining, he really believes the bull spewing out his mouth, that's the best part.

    Big fan of Stephen a too
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  17. 01-14-13 01:10 PM #17
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    somtimes i think he should tell steven a smith to SHUT UP . but homegirl is FINE THEN A MUFFUKKER!!!!!!!!!
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  18. 01-14-13 01:26 PM #18
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    ESPNYou fcks are SO clueless!
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  19. 01-14-13 02:11 PM #19
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    Quote Originally Posted by mynameismud View Post
    dan le batard show is the best imo.
    That show is so full of fail, it is painful.
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  20. 01-14-13 02:30 PM #20
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    Quote Originally Posted by ChalkyDog View Post
    That show is so full of fail, it is painful.
    i seem to be in the minority about this show...its all good. theres a reason they were renewed for a second season.
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  21. 01-14-13 02:46 PM #21
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    Skip Bayless is pretty much everything that is wrong with the 24 hour sports network.

    How anyone could last though one of his shows let alone 'like' him is beyond me.
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  22. 01-14-13 02:57 PM #22
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    Quote Originally Posted by mynameismud View Post
    dan le batard show is the best imo.
    His radio show is pretty damn good .. although it doesn't always revolve around sports.

    His ESPN show is a mess and I'm surprised it hasn't been cancelled.
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  23. 01-14-13 03:03 PM #23
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    Quote Originally Posted by mynameismud View Post
    its quick, funny, informative, and they dont repeat subjects 5 times over. also love pardon the interruption. i dont have 2 hours to watch 1st take and hear the same shit everyday.
    PTI is probably the best show on ESPN. That or SVP and Russilo
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  24. 01-14-13 03:05 PM #24
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    skip bayless is one of the most despicable "characters" on tv

    its shocking to me that people really like him
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  25. 01-14-13 03:34 PM #25
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    Quote Originally Posted by mynameismud View Post
    not a huge fan of skip but i like the show itself.
    um. how is that possible. skip literally speaks 75 percent of the time.
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  26. 01-14-13 03:35 PM #26
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    Quote Originally Posted by InTheDrink View Post
    skip bayless is one of the most despicable "characters" on tv

    its shocking to me that people really like him
    he was fun when he was with woody paige, back in the day on 'cold pizza', where 'first take' was just a segment in the show cold pizza.
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  27. 01-14-13 03:37 PM #27
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    he's right about aikman being gay, just think opposite of what neverstopper thinks, the exact opposite is the truth
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  28. 01-14-13 03:37 PM #28
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    would love to see what ernestine looks like. guys like 60 but stays in shape and has some money so she might be hot.
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  29. 01-14-13 03:43 PM #29
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    I love DLHQ. Because it is a show with a bunch of seemingly regular guys talking football.

    Imagine you get paid to talk sports with your pop's on national tv. That's exactly what that show is. I like it, and it isn't so over the top like first take can get.

    I really like papi, he isnt a suit wearing talking head. He's just a old man who has an opinion and isn't pompous about the opinion.

    I like Numbers Never Lie... all for the same reasons. Good sports talk without all the pomp and circumstance.
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  30. 01-14-13 04:45 PM #30
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    1st Take is ok. Not like theres many other options at 10am.
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  31. 01-14-13 11:00 PM #31
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    I only watch First Take because there's nothing better on usually. Yeah Skip makes some good predictions, but a broken clock is also right twice a day. It is mostly scripted and he and Steven A. just choose different sides of questions to satisfy the audience on both for ratings.
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  32. 01-14-13 11:04 PM #32
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    Quote Originally Posted by Kyle_Fitta View Post
    PTI is probably the best show on ESPN. That or SVP and Russilo
    Hadn't found it until a couple months ago, very solid show. The Herd is relatively entertaining too, only seen it a few times, but I like the guy. PTI gets stale if I watch it for more than a couple days in a row.
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  33. 01-14-13 11:46 PM #33
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    Skip is just an entertaining guy for most who watch him. But if you take anything he says seriously... and use what he says as an angle for placing wagers... you won't have a bankroll anymore.
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  34. 01-14-13 11:55 PM #34
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    Skip is an idiot he knows nothing about sports. however he is pretty funny
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  35. 01-15-13 12:18 AM #35
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    Him and Stephen A Smith are both jack@sses. You should watch Stephen A debating Tebow against both against Skip Bayless and Bill Romanowski, who looked like he wanted to choke Stephen A
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