RealClearSports: Fast Times and Hijinks at ESPN

By Art Spander
For RealClearSports.com

Snippets of the ESPN book are appearing, and apparently not all the employees at the network spent their days just diagramming plays. Sex? Drugs? Weren't people supposed to be concentrating on Australian Rules football?

The good folk back there know how to run a network. The good folk promoting the 770-page oral history of those who run the network or ran it know how to capture America's attention. By, so far, saying as little as possible.

Read the full story here.

© RealClearSports 2011

Comments

[Kami Pastorius]

Enjoyable read, thanks

[Ervin]

Oh, a wonderful analysis! I have no clue how you wrote this post..it’d take me days. Well worth it though, I’d suspect. Have you considered selling ads on your blog?

[Robb]

The world is full of magical things patiently waiting for our wits to grow sharper.

[Roderick Luebbe]

This is a terrific site, could you be involved in doing an interview about how you created it? If so e-mail me!

[Dave]

What an excellent article! I have no clue how you came up with this text..it’d take me weeks. Well worth it though, I’d assume. Have you considered selling ads on your blog?

[Website SEO Services]

They're only truly great who are truly good.

[Energy Metering]

Any American who is prepared to run for president should automatically by definition be disqualified from ever doing so.

[Reinaldo Jeanclaude]

Outstanding post, I think blog owners should acquire a lot from this web blog its very user genial . "Choose your pleasures for yourself, and do not let them be imposed upon you." by Lord Chesterfield.

[CPA Becker]

Could it have been St, Elizabeth Ann Seton (1774-1821) Foundress of the Sisters of Charity, USA, Speech given in the Diocese of Baltimore who was responsible for saying the quip - Live simply, so that all may simply live.

[Josefa Sandrowicz]

I conceive this web site has got some really wonderful info for everyone : D.

[Becker Review CPA]

Those who can command themselves command others.

[SEO Services Glasgow]

Undoubtedly my mind drifted back to the famous words, "I personally think we developed language because of our deep inner need to complain..".

[car rental deals nyc]

I love this commercial Two thumbs up Best Vickiana

[belle air albania]

Oh my goodness! a tremendous article dude. Thanks Nevertheless I'm experiencing challenge with ur rss . Don’t know why Unable to subscribe to it. Is there anybody getting identical rss downside? Anyone who is aware of kindly respond. Thnkx

[Johnny]

Such an excellent description! No idea how you were able to write this report..it’d take me long hours. Well worth it though, I’d assume. Have you considered selling banners on your blog?

[Commercial Loans]

yahoo is so cool, when i am bored i just surf the web and see what i can find to entertain me. good job

[Eve]

Such a wonderful post! No idea how you managed to write this post..it’d take me days. Well worth it though, I’d suspect. Have you considered selling banners on your website?

[gospodarka powojenna]

Hi there, simply became aware of your blog thru Google, and found that it is truly informative. I am going to watch out for brussels. I will appreciate in the event you proceed this in future. Lots of folks will be benefited from your writing. Cheers!

[Bilety Autokarowe]

I am often to blogging and i really appreciate your content. The article has really peaks my interest. I am going to bookmark your site and keep checking for new information.

[albania air]

I’d should check with you here. Which is not one thing I normally do! I take pleasure in studying a publish that may make folks think. Additionally, thanks for allowing me to remark!

[Nike Air Max 1]

In cold winter, most people are considered warm, and easy action. ugg sequin bootsvery famous professional keep warming around the world.

[albanian airline]

very interesting details you have mentioned , appreciate it for posting .

[albanaia airline]

Assisted me a lot, just what I was searching for : D.

[albania air]

You have observed very interesting points ! ps decent site.

[flights london tirana]

some truly nice and useful info on this website , too I think the style and design has good features.