Ines Sainz: 10 Hottie Sideline Reporters Hurt by New York Jets Reporter Debate

This Ines Sainz debate is going to continue for a while. Anyone who doesn't know who she is will google her, and when they see the "infamous" photos of what she often wears on the sidelines, new fans will emerge instantaneously.

Sainz has been a part of the sorority of female sideline reporters for a while now. But what has happened regarding the Jets—and Clinton Portis' less than savvy comment—has made her an instant celebrity.

There are a host of other sideline reporters—those who combined great looks with their journalistic skills—who might be affected by this story. Here is a top 10 list of such reporters.

No. 10: Krista Voda

If NASCAR received as much mainstream media attention as the NFL, Voda would be a household name. She also contributes to coverage of the sport away from the camera, writing for racing websites.

Because Voda covers racing and not football, she might be able to steer clear of major headaches with the Sainz debate; with pit crews and the car, there seems to be a built-in buffer between athlete and reporter.

However, it’s probably hard enough to break into reporting on men's sports as a woman. The Sainz controversy didn’t help anyone.

No. 9: Tracy Wolfson

Wolfson usually serves as the eyes on the field for CBS college football’s team of Verne Lundquist and Gary Danielson. Now, no one comes hotter than Verne, but Wolfson manages to look pretty good doing her job as well.

It’s somewhat ironic that this Sainz controversy popped up in the pro game, not the college game. We expect the PROFESSIONALS to act like they are professionals. Teenagers and college students would be the prime suspects.

No. 8: Tony Siragusa

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Fox’s end zone reporter—does he just not fit on the sideline?—provides viewers with insight that no one else around gives. But this former Super Bowl champion will be greatly hurt by the Sainz controversy.

The Goose knows what it’s like to be treated as a sexual object. Many times, when engaged in conversation, he must tell people to stop ogling him. He boasts as erotic a figure as there is on sports television today.

No. 7: Pam Oliver

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Fox’s top sideline reporter, Oliver does a great job. But she’s seen the uglier side of this debate already, albeit not in the same role as Sainz.

Back in 2007 she reported that Donovan McNabb told her the Eagles quarterback believed “his days in Philadelphia are numbered.” A mini-controversy arose when McNabb claimed the statement was entirely false.

Just a few years later, though, not many remember that it even happened—even though Oliver was sort of right, just three years off. Still, this tale is proof that, in the 24-hour news cycle, these things pop up and then often go away very quickly.

No. 6: Bonnie Bernstein

Of all the sideline reporters, she has the most girl-next-door appeal. Listening to her is like listening to a friend of yours, who just happens to be a woman, talk about sports.

It’s easy to assume that she simply rolls her eyes at this whole controversy. Bernstein’s approach is the complete opposite to Sainz's overt sexiness, but that doesn’t mean Sainz should be (allegedly) harassed.

No. 5: Rachel Nichols

Nichols is more journalist than eye candy, but she too can’t be happy with the controversy going on with the Jets and Sainz. She is as closely connected with the NFL as anyone.

ESPN leads the way in women sideline reporters, so it will be interesting to see how they continue to cover the Sainz story. Maybe a handful of their women reporters should get together and discuss the issue on air.

No. 4: Lindsay Soto

As part of the NFL Network, she does a wonderful job. But her career has included coverage of the Lakers and Angels as well, so she is certainly diverse.

Regardless of what happens with this Jets-Sainz debate, Soto will always have a job covering sports from the sideline.

No. 3: Alex Flanagan

Flanagan is another one of the NFL Network’s sideline hotties and has covered that same beat for NBC’s coverage of Notre Dame football.

But she has done such a fine job sitting in the anchor’s chair as well at the NFL Network that she could move full-time into the studio and away from the sideline.

No. 2: Jenn Brown

Called “the next Erin Andrews” by Esquire magazine, Brown has covered a wide variety of sports—anything from the Super Bowl to the World Series of Poker.

Although she has posed for photo shoots and modeled for advertisements, she remains a real reporter. As her reputation is just starting to become national, she cannot be pleased with the debate over Sainz.

No. 1: Erin Andrews

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The sideline reporter queen bee has the most to lose in this debate—obviously not because of anything she’s done.

However, she might just get sick of all the tangential stuff going on in the biz that has absolutely nothing to do what transpires on the field of play.

We sure hope not.