Favorite NFL teams of sports media personalities (1 Viewer)

[Mike Herman]

I'm working on getting started on compiling a list of the favorite NFL teams of all the various sports media people (commentators, reporters, writers, etc.). Mediums would include television, syndicated and satellite radio, magazines, news services, internet, etc... i.e. ones that have broad or national coverage rather than just a single market. Also am trying to keep it to people that have acknowledged that favorite team, rather than ones that just seam apparent based on their reporting.

I don't get a chance to watch, listen to, or read absolutely everyone that is out there, but I figure the composite Shark Pool does. So whatchya got?

UPDATED LIST thru Post 34:

Chris Berman (ESPN) - Buffalo [needs to be confirmed]

Chris Mortensen (ESPN) - Atlanta

Ron Jaworski (ESPN) - Philadelphia

John Clayton (ESPN) - Seattle

Mike Greenberg (ESPN) - NY Jets

Mike Golic (ESPN) - Philadelphia [needs to be confirmed]

Mike Tirico (ESPN) - Detroit

Mike Sando (ESPN) - Seattle

Mel Kiper (ESPN) - Baltimore

Merril Hoge (ESPN) - Pittsburgh

Bill Simmons (ESPN) - Patriots

Mike Wilbon (Washington Post / ESPN) - Chicago

Rick Reilly (now ESPN after SI for a long time) - LA Rams

Peter King (SI) - New England [needs to be confirmed]

Frank Deford (SI / NPR) - Baltimore Colts

Rich Eisen (NFLN) - NY Jets

Vic Carucci (NFL.com) - Buffalo

Terry Bradshaw (Fox) - New Orleans or Pittsburgh? [needs to be confirmed]

Troy Aikman (Fox) - Dallas

Boomer Esiason (CBS) - Cincinnati & NYJ

Jim Rome (synd. radio) - ???

Rush Limbaugh (synd. radio / briefly with ESPN some years ago) - Pittsburgh

Dennis Miller (synd. radio / briefly with ABC some years ago) - Pittsburgh [needs to be confirmed]

Dan Patrick (synd. radio / NBC / SI) - Cincinnati

Tony Kornheiser (synd. radio / ESPN) - Washington

Chick Magee (synd. radio Bob & Tom) - Washington

Tony Bruno - (synd. radio) - Philadelphia

Mike Francesa (WFAN) - NYG

Adam Gerstenhaber (WFAN) - Cincinnati

Cecil Lammey and Sigmund Bloom (The Audible) - Pittsburgh

John Feinstein (Washington Post) - Washington [needs to be confirmed]

Gregg Easterbrook - (freelance / ESPN) - Washington [needs to be confirmed]

Mark Madden (freelance / NFLN) - ???

Nick Bakay (freelance / ESPN / NFLN) - Buffalo

John Madden (retired) - Oakland

Mark Wimer's daughter (Bibb County Schools, award winning Young Georgia Author) - Indianapolis

 

[Mike Herman]

A couple that popped into my head during lunch...

Peter King (SI) - New England

Mel Kiper (ESPN) - Baltimore

Chick Magee (Bob & Tom) - Washington

and for obvious reasons...

Merril Hoge (ESPN) - Pittsburgh

Troy Aikman (Fox) - Dallas

 

[Mark Wimer]

I lived in Charlotte when the expansion franchise was awarded to Carolina, and I've been to many games in their lovely stadium, and many live radio broadcast shows from Coaches' in Charlotte when Sam Mills was still with us, so I tend to pull for the Panthers in the NFC.

My daughter loves Peyton Manning (we say "Peyton Manning" in photo ops instead of "cheese" to get her to smile - that's how much) so the Colts are the fav. AFC squad in the Wimer household. Tony Dungy is one of the coaches I most respect among the NFL ranks (yes, I know he retired).

 

[Wu-banger]

Mike Greenberg - NY Jets

 

[Dr. Octopus]

A couple that popped into my head during lunch...Peter King (SI) - New England

I know he's a Red Sox fan in baseball, but I though he was a Bills fan - maybe I'm wrong.Mike Greenberg of ESPN (Sports Center and morning radio) is an acknowledged Jets' fan.

 

[Mike Herman]

A couple that popped into my head during lunch...Peter King (SI) - New England

I know he's a Red Sox fan in baseball, but I though he was a Bills fan - maybe I'm wrong.

I could certainly be wrong. Peter, if your logged in please let us know the official answer.

 

[Mike Herman]

Here's the updated list so far...

Peter King (SI) - New England [needs to be confirmed]

Mike Greenberg (ESPN) - NY Jets

Mel Kiper (ESPN) - Baltimore

Rick Reilly (now ESPN after SI for a long time) - LA Rams

Chick Magee (Bob & Tom) - Washington

Merril Hoge (ESPN) - Pittsburgh

Troy Aikman (Fox) - Dallas

Rush Limbaugh (briefly with ESPN some years ago) - Pittsburgh

Mark Wimer's daughter (media outlet unknown) - Indianapolis

 

[QuizGuy66]

Here's the updated list so far...Peter King (SI) - New England [needs to be confirmed]Mike Greenberg (ESPN) - NY JetsMel Kiper (ESPN) - BaltimoreRick Reilly (now ESPN after SI for a long time) - LA RamsChick Magee (Bob & Tom) - WashingtonMerril Hoge (ESPN) - PittsburghTroy Aikman (Fox) - DallasRush Limbaugh (briefly with ESPN some years ago) - PittsburghMark Wimer's daughter (media outlet unknown) - Indianapolis

I think a major affiliation subcategory may make sense here. It's always struck me how many media types have connections with the Bengals.Btw, Dan Patrick = Bengals fan.Boomer Esiason's a tricky case as I think he's mostly id'd with his Bengals years and pulls for them but did grow up a Jets fan on long island.I always thought King was a Giants fan. At least he writes like one.Mike Francessa is a Giants fan by upbringing.Adam "The Bull" Gerstenhaber (WFAN talkie) is another Who Dey fan.-QG

 

[Gottabesweet]

Nick Bakay is a Bills fan I believe.

 

[gump]

Chris Berman?

He has a special place in his heart for the Bucs...but I doubt he's be categorized as a true fan.

 

[Grigs Allmoon]

Nick Bakay is a Bills fan I believe.

Yup, as is Berman, and Vic Carrucci

 

[DawnBTVS]

Mark Madden is a Steelers fan (See the NFL Network Top 10 shows)

 

[The Man With No Name]

Mike Wilbon- Bears

 

[DeCleater]

Tiki Barber is a Cowboy fan.

Olberman likes anyone in tight pants.

 

[Andy Herron]

Chris Mortensen is a Falcons fan.

 

[JMon348]

Kornheiser=Skins

 

[Mike Herman]

I always thought King was a Giants fan. At least he writes like one.-QG

I just send a message to his MMQB mailbag, asking him for the real answer to the question. We'll see if he responds.P.S. I added the master list in the first post and will keep it updated.

 

[Mark Wimer]

Here's the updated list so far...Mark Wimer's daughter (media outlet unknown) - Indianapolis

- She'll be thrilled to be on the list - I'll show her tonight...her affiliation is Bibb County Schools, award winning Young Georgia Author for her story "Rede's Greatist Counting Book Ever"

 

[Mike Herman]

Here's the updated list so far...Mark Wimer's daughter (media outlet unknown) - Indianapolis

- She'll be thrilled to be on the list - I'll show her tonight...her affiliation is Bibb County Schools, award winning Young Georgia Author for her story "Rede's Greatist Counting Book Ever"

Done to here.

 

[Al Czervik]

Mike Tirico lives in Ann Arbor, and judging from local radio interviews, it sounds like he is a converted Lions fan (poor guy... hopefully he has a second team too).

 

[T Bell]

Dale Earnhardt, Jr. - Washington

 

[Mike Herman]

Does anyone know the favored team for any of the following?

Mike Golic

Frank Deford

Dr. Z.

Dennis Miller

John Feinstein

 

[T Bell]

Does anyone know the favored team for any of the following?Mike GolicFrank DefordDr. Z.Dennis MillerJohn Feinstein

Golic played for Philly, and he seems to have maintained a sort of allegiance to the Eagles, though I don't know how he'd answer if directly asked this question. I don't know about Miller.The others I suspect would answer "none" as they consider themselves professional journalists. Feinstein has covered the Redskins for the Washington Post and may be from that area IIRC.

 

[Carver]

Jaws - Philly

 

[Mike Herman]

Anyone know if Jim Rome is a Chargers fan?

 

[Grigs Allmoon]

Does anyone know the favored team for any of the following?Mike GolicFrank DefordDr. Z.Dennis MillerJohn Feinstein

I was always under the impression Dr. Z at least liked the Bills as he used to always pick them to go to the Super Bowl.I believe Miller is a Steelers fan.

 

[belljr]

King is from Springfield Mass. I'm 99% certain he's a Pats "fan"

 

[mad sweeney]

Mike Sando of ESPN spent most of his pro career covering Washington teams and either 7 or 9 covering the Seahawks. His innovative blog was fantastic for news and analysis, which is sadly what drew him away from the Seahawks Insider. He still covers the NFCW and I would feel pretty confident saying he's a Seahawks fan.

John Clayton came from the same newspaper as well and I believe he'd be counted as a Seahawks fan.

 

[mad sweeney]

John Madden - Raiders and Favres

 

[Carver]

Rich Eisen - NY Jets

 

[Ted Lange as your Bartender]

Bill Simmons - Patriots (obviously)

Adam Carolla - Rams (I realize he's not "sports media")

Tony Bruno - Eagles

Gregg Easterbrook - Redskins (I think)

 

[Mike Herman]

Adam Carolla - Rams (I realize he's not "sports media")

Does he at least occasionally discuss sports on his radio show / podcast? If so that qualifies him as a part-timer for the list.

 

[roadkill1292]

Does anyone know the favored team for any of the following?

Mike Golic

Frank Deford

Dr. Z.

Dennis Miller

John Feinstein

I think Deford was an old Colts guy, having grown up in Baltimore. But I don't know if that remained true after the move. It would be unlikely that he became a Ravens fan.

 

[Mike Herman]

Does anyone know the favored team for any of the following?

Mike Golic

Frank Deford

Dr. Z.

Dennis Miller

John Feinstein

I think Deford was an old Colts guy, having grown up in Baltimore. But I don't know if that remained true after the move. It would be unlikely that he became a Ravens fan.

I just did a quick search, and it looks like well over half his football articles are about Johnny U, so I think you're correct. I added him to the list using the Baltimore Colts. Besides we already had an LA Rams on the list. No need to eliminate relocated or defunct clubs if they are the answer to the question.

 

[Mike Herman]

Looking at the list so far, I realize that Sporting News is represented yet, which in turn makes me realize I don't even know who writes for them these days. Can anyone help fill that in?

P.S. thanks for all the good input so far.

 

[QuizGuy66]

Hrm, here's one that's missing:

Mike Herman, FBG = ?

-QG

 

[Mike Herman]

What about Terry Bradshaw? Is it the Saints from his youth or the Steelers from his NFL career or both?

 

[3C's]

Mark Madden is a Steelers fan (See the NFL Network Top 10 shows)

He actually uses Pittsburgh to forward his own agenda. He is pure sleeze and anything but a "fan" of the Steelers. He is a "user".

 

[Mike Herman]

Mark Madden is a Steelers fan (See the NFL Network Top 10 shows)

He actually uses Pittsburgh to forward his own agenda. He is pure sleeze and anything but a "fan" of the Steelers. He is a "user".

Are you saying that the Steelers are not Mark's favorite team, or that they are his favorite team but he uses that favoritism in a bad way? In other words, do I need to delete him from the list, or leave him there and it will be understood that some Steelers' fans will wish he wasn't?

 

[Franknbeans]

Snoop Dogg - Pittsburgh

 

[ForbiddenDoughnut]

if a few teams that are in the range that the Jets want to move to and they want to trade down then I don't see it as a tactical error to announce that they are interested in dealing to move up. It worked out pretty well as far as not paying too much to go from 17 to 5. Of course nobody can say how good or bad the selection was until we see if Sanchez can live up to the hype

Berman is definitely a Bills fan. I feel like I've heard him admit so during a draft telecast at some point in the last 15 years.

 

[3C's]

Mark Madden is a Steelers fan (See the NFL Network Top 10 shows)

He actually uses Pittsburgh to forward his own agenda. He is pure sleeze and anything but a "fan" of the Steelers. He is a "user".

Are you saying that the Steelers are not Mark's favorite team, or that they are his favorite team but he uses that favoritism in a bad way? In other words, do I need to delete him from the list, or leave him there and it will be understood that some Steelers' fans will wish he wasn't?

The first, but like choke said he uses the Steelers to say controversial things on-air to piss people off (ratings)http://www.timesonline.com/articles/2008/0...e0119260375.txt

"If I were a Steelers fan..."

 

[Mike Herman]

Mark Madden is a Steelers fan (See the NFL Network Top 10 shows)

He actually uses Pittsburgh to forward his own agenda. He is pure sleeze and anything but a "fan" of the Steelers. He is a "user".

Are you saying that the Steelers are not Mark's favorite team, or that they are his favorite team but he uses that favoritism in a bad way? In other words, do I need to delete him from the list, or leave him there and it will be understood that some Steelers' fans will wish he wasn't?

The first, but like choke said he uses the Steelers to say controversial things on-air to piss people off (ratings)http://www.timesonline.com/articles/2008/0...e0119260375.txt

"If I were a Steelers fan..."

Thanks. I edited the list accordingly.

 

[Mike Herman]

Bumping for any input from the August & September crowd. TIA.