MNF (ESPN) and Hank part ways

[CF DolFan]

Now I know that most people probably do not like Hank Jr. or what he said but I have another question. I'm guessing his intro or his music has been the opening for MNF since most of you have been watching. Now that he and ESPN have agreed to part ways (actually both sides say it was their idea to part), will you miss it? I myself am kind of sad as it has become kind of a "let's get it on" moment to open the game. What says the rest of you?

[Cathal]

This is stupid. I don't really care what he said. It was stupid to say what he said (you should never use Hitler as any sort of comparison in your explanation), but I don't care. I want him singing the MNF intro.

[Dave Gray]

I do have fond memories of this song, but I sorta thought it got old and cheesy, how they were always updating the lyrics for the games.

The other Sunday night song, with Faith Hill is awful.

[Phishfan]

I grew tired of it years ago. I can't remember the last time I tuned in in time to watch the intro.

[Pappy13]

Now I know that most people probably do not like Hank Jr. or what he said but I have another question. I'm guessing his intro or his music has been the opening for MNF since most of you have been watching. Now that he and ESPN have agreed to part ways (actually both sides say it was their idea to part), will you miss it? I myself am kind of sad as it has become kind of a "let's get it on" moment to open the game. What says the rest of you?

I actually liked the intro to MNF long before Hank arrived. I'd love to see them go back to:

Duh-Duh Duh Duh-Duh

[MikeO]

He is a fool and fool's shouldn't be rewarded. ESPN did the right thing.

[fyo]

Yeah, right, like anyone believes that Hank Jr. wanted to part with ESPN...

Anyway, I missed the intro last Monday and I expect I'll continue to miss it for a while. I never really liked the whole song, though, just the last line.

[BigDaddyFin]

Hank Williams Jr. had every right to say what he said on Fox News.

ESPN had every right to fire him if they didn't like it, although what they said in the press release was total bullshit.

Just remember ESPN is owned by Disney/ABC and they are one of Obama's biggest campaign contributors, ESPN had no problem with some rather distasteful things Kenny Mayne said about Sarah Palin.  Remember they just gave Paul Azinger shit about busting the President's balls over the economy.  Obama shows up everytime it's bracket season on ESPN.

So people like me will exercise my freedom of choice and not watch ESPN anymore.

[jtex316]

I think Monday Night Football is nowhere near on the radar any longer, ever since NBC's Sunday Night Football started.

The NBC Sunday Night Game has consistently been one of higher production quality and higher game / match-up quality. They also do the opening NFL kickoff game and have flex-scheduling options (a genius two benefits of this deal).

ESPN's Monday Night Football routinely has sub-par, less-interesting match-ups, like the Bucs and Colts, the Raiders and the Broncos and the Giants and the Rams, while NBC has match-ups like the Falcons and Eagles and the Packers and Saints.

Elmo could sing the MNF or SNF intro songs - it makes absolutely no difference whatsoever.

[mecadonzilla]

I actually liked the intro to MNF long before Hank arrived. I'd love to see them go back to:

Duh-Duh Duh Duh-Duh

Hells yeah!  To me, that song actually got me ready for football.  Not some liquored up red neck with no musical relevance.

I don't think ESPN wanted to can him, but he forced their hand by being a dick...after he apologized.  Had he just shut up after the "apology" he'd still be singing that crappy song every Monday night.

It was funny watching Hank go full retard on Fox News, though.  He was talking so much crazy, even the dimwit morning hosts were trying to backpedal and distance.

[MikeO]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=9qrW32t7cl8


Great video from ESPN and I think Paul Finebaum might be dumber than Hank!

[tubba marxxx]

I think Monday Night Football is nowhere near on the radar any longer, ever since NBC's Sunday Night Football started.

The NBC Sunday Night Game has consistently been one of higher production quality and higher game / match-up quality. They also do the opening NFL kickoff game and have flex-scheduling options (a genius two benefits of this deal).

ESPN's Monday Night Football routinely has sub-par, less-interesting match-ups, like the Bucs and Colts, the Raiders and the Broncos and the Giants and the Rams, while NBC has match-ups like the Falcons and Eagles and the Packers and Saints.

Elmo could sing the MNF or SNF intro songs - it makes absolutely no difference whatsoever.

Flex scheduling does wonders for ratings

[Spider-Dan]

Just remember ESPN is owned by Disney/ABC and they are one of Obama's biggest campaign contributors, ESPN had no problem with some rather distasteful things Kenny Mayne said about Sarah Palin.

If Palin was the President, your point would be valid.  Right now, a rip on Palin bears no more concern than a rip on Arnold Schwarzenegger or Jesse Ventura.

In any case, I have three main points on this story:

1) MNF had a theme well before Hank Williams got involved, and it's a pretty famous theme by itself, so just use that one
2) MNF lost all real relevance when NBC got SNF
3) Pink's SNF music was way better than Faith Hill's is

[Dave Gray]

I actually liked the intro to MNF long before Hank arrived. I'd love to see them go back to:

Duh-Duh Duh Duh-Duh

+1.  That song was very, very, very awesome.  ...with the flying around helmets crashing into each other.  I masturbate to that song.

[masterfins]

I'm glad Hank's done.  That song has been lame and overdone for the last 10 years or more.  I cringed when I heard it before the Pats v. Fins game.