ESPN, Fowler and Herbstreit

[89 VOLS grad]

If UT sports as well as college SEC sports was televised on other networks, I wouldn't watch any of the ESPN networks! I am so tired of the constant digs against UT by the network. I stopped watching sports center and most everything on ESPN after the Fowler comments years ago. Now, they can't get enough of taking digs at UT in this Rose Bowl game. Unfortunately, ESPN has taken over college sports. So, us UT fans will have to continue to give them the audience and make them money. I hate it!

More importantly, prayers go out to all those that lost family members and friends today and those with hurt family members and friends from the horrific and unnecessary evil. It is sad that 2025 started out that way.

 

[Rocky Top T]

It would help if we hadn't got dominated. They called off the dogs, Ohio State could have scored over 50 easy

 

[Volinlife]

What digs? I think you and others are too sensitive

 

[SouthpawTN]

What digs? I think you and others are too sensitive

They said the truth. Our snowflake fanbase…

 

[BernardKingGOAT]

What digs? I think you and others are too sensitive

Yeah, if anything they have taken it easy. We were hyped up by ESPN all year. In every sport

 

[sonofUT62]

Herbstreit is bi-polar and gets in his feels a lot but he regularly goes out of his way to praise UT. Nearly 26 years later…I’ve still got a kick to the nuts with Fowlers name on it.

 

[Remy]

Herbstreit was making the Rose Bowl game unwatchable along with his sidekick. I finally muted the tv and the game became easier to watch.

 

[IUGradVol]

Herbstreit was making the Rose Bowl game unwatchable along with his sidekick. I finally muted the tv and the game became easier to watch.

I watch every game they broadcast on mute and do my own commentary. Magical I tell you

 

[VFL-82-JP]

If it's any consolation, we did about 15 points better through the first half against Ohio State than the #1 team in the country is doing.

Go Vols!

 

[89 VOLS grad]

What digs? I think you and others are too sensitive

What digs? UT is mentioned for getting toasted in the secondary everytime OSU completes a deep pass. Is it the truth? Absolutely! But, damn, talk about the two teams on the field at the time without referring to UT 10 times in the first quarter. If the circumstances were different with UT winning vs OSU, you can bet the house that they wouldn't be taking digs at OSU with UT doing the same to the Ducks!

 

[VolMax]

Herbstreit was making the Rose Bowl game unwatchable along with his sidekick. I finally muted the tv and the game became easier to watch.

Not a big McAfee fan but watching his 'cast over Fowler/Herbie.

 

[sonofUT62]

I watch every game they broadcast on mute and do my own commentary. Magical I tell you

I would listen if you posted…if it weren’t for my fascination with the guy that calls them in Spanish.

 

[VolBalls33]

Kirk Herb needed to just STFU, he couldn't hide how happy he was over OSU dominating. I thought ok maybe it's because I am a UT fan, Kirk bothers me. Nope. He might be jacking off before the 2nd half begins, he was that over the top giddy over OSU.

 

[deatojl]

It would help if we hadn't got dominated. They called off the dogs, Ohio State could have scored over 50 easy

At what point did they call off the dogs? They scored their last TD in the fourth quarter with their starters still playing. Also, Ohio State has nearly as many yards in the first half against Oregon as they did the entire game against us.

 

[GetEmVols]

It would help if we hadn't got dominated. They called off the dogs, Ohio State could have scored over 50 easy

Ohio state is about to score 50 on the best team in the country. What now?

 

[OffTackleVol]

At what point did they call off the dogs? They scored their last TD in the fourth quarter with their starters still playing. Also, Ohio State has nearly as many yards in the first half against Oregon as they did the entire game against us.

I'm pretty sure he/she is a Bama troll.........

 

[wmcovol]

Vols were down 21-10 at the half so they did better than Oregon thus far.

 

[JRich]

Watch the Skycast. You hear the PA announcer, bands, and crowd. No commentary.

No replays either, though.

 

[LegionnaireOfTheMiserable]

Lol Big 10 fans feel like everyone at ESPN hates them and favors the SEC. Ohio State specifically hates Herbstreit because he isn’t a Buckeye pumper.

But yes, everyone conspires to hold Tennessee down. If not for the media, we would have beaten Ohio State.

 

[Rocky Top T]

Ohio state is about to score 50 on the best team in the country. What now?

Nothing now

 

[Rocky Top T]

I'm pretty sure he/she is a Bama troll.........

Stop with the stupid Bama troll crap. I've been All Vol for over 60 years!!!

 

[Rocky Top T]

At what point did they call off the dogs? They scored their last TD in the fourth quarter with their starters still playing. Also, Ohio State has nearly as many yards in the first half against Oregon as they did the entire game against us.

There last 3 possessions

 

[cardvolfan]

If UT sports as well as college SEC sports, I wouldn't watch any of their networks! I am so tired of the constant digs against UT by the network. I stopped watching sports center and most everything on ESPN after the Fowler comments years ago. Now, they can't get enough of taking digs at UT in this Rose Bowl game. Unfortunately, ESPN has taken over college sports. So, us UT fans will have to continue to give them the audience and make them money. I hate it!

More importantly, prayers go out to all those that lost family members and friends today and those with hurt family members and friends from the horrific and unnecessary evil. It is sad that 2025 started out that way.

Specifically, what digs? I’ve heard us mentioned several times, but nothing I would comprehend as a dig. Do tell.

 

[Doberman]

So…..

Verne sucks.
Gary sucks.
Nessler sucks.
Kirk sucks.
Fowler sucks.
Kessling sucks.

Is there anyone that glazes the Vols enough, and hides their eyes to our shortcomings?

 

[Volinlife]

What digs? UT is mentioned for getting toasted in the secondary everytime OSU completes a deep pass. Is it the truth? Absolutely! But, damn, talk about the two teams on the field at the time without referring to UT 10 times in the first quarter. If the circumstances were different with UT winning vs OSU, you can bet the house that they wouldn't be taking digs at OSU with UT doing the same to the Ducks!

I'm not taking them mentioning the Tennessee game as disrespect.