10-18-2008, 12:25 AM
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Avery goes where the washed up coaches go
ESPN Hires Avery Johnson As Analyst
http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=3648496
Oct 17, 2008 4:45 PM EST
ESPN has hired former Mavericks' coach Avery Johnson as a full-time studio analyst, and plans to team him with fellow analyst Bill Walton and host Stuart Scott on the network's NBA Shootaround pregame show.
"ESPN and ABC has an abundance of terrific talent and I'm glad to launch my career in broadcasting with the premiere sports network," Johnson said in a statement.
He worked with the network during the playoffs last spring after being fired by Dallas in May.
"Avery has excelled in every professional endeavor and we know his success will carry over to his on-air role," said Norby Williamson, ESPN executive vice president, production. "His experience and passion for the game will resonate with our fans."
Last edited by EricaLubarsky; 10-18-2008 at 12:26 AM.
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10-18-2008, 12:30 AM
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If a tree falls in the woods and his name is Avery Johnson, does anyone care?
(let's see how long that shrill voice of his holds up with ESPN's fanbase...)
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These days being a fan is a competition to see who can be the most upset when
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10-18-2008, 01:29 AM
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ughh I thought I was done with Avery's voice. This is almost as bad as Bill Walton.
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10-18-2008, 02:40 AM
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If you can't handle 'poison media'... join 'em!
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10-18-2008, 08:04 AM
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We'll see if he can relax a little otherwise he'll be annoying as hell for an analyst.
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10-18-2008, 08:40 AM
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The real story is he's replacing Screamin' A. on a lot of their basketball coverage. So that's an improvement, imo.
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10-18-2008, 09:51 AM
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does he still have his name attached to that car dealership? it would seem strange now that he is out of town.
Boy, looking back, if Troy can't make it work, you are pretty silly to think your name will sell...
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10-18-2008, 12:32 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by sike
does he still have his name attached to that car dealership? it would seem strange now that he is out of town.
Boy, looking back, if Troy can't make it work, you are pretty silly to think your name will sell...
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Did Troy Aikman Ford fail?
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10-18-2008, 01:08 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by dirno2000
Did Troy Aikman Ford fail?
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http://www.pegasusnews.com/news/2007...-end-november/
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ok, we've talked about the problem of evil, and the extent of the atonement's application, but my real question to you is, "Could Jesus dunk?"
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10-18-2008, 01:08 PM
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10-18-2008, 01:11 PM
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10-19-2008, 01:20 AM
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Didn't we get someone who was an analyst last year?
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10-19-2008, 10:48 AM
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Thank goodness for the mute button.
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10-19-2008, 11:35 AM
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It's going to be so annoying hearing Avery bash the Mavs every chance he gets.
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10-19-2008, 07:59 PM
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Well, I will be watching a lot less of ESPN.
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10-20-2008, 12:07 AM
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won't he mainly be on before the ABC games?
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10-20-2008, 01:39 AM
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Wow. I didn't know Avery was so hated here. But wasn't Carlisle on ESPN just last season?
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10-20-2008, 05:46 PM
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The Preacha
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Dtownsfinest
Wow. I didn't know Avery was so hated here.
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How is life under that rock?
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ok, we've talked about the problem of evil, and the extent of the atonement's application, but my real question to you is, "Could Jesus dunk?"
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