Remembering Tony Kornheiser on MNF

Before putting into words why Tony Kornheiser was horribly annoying in the Monday Night booth, have a look at the words of Joe Theismann, who commented on the departure yesterday:

"I don’t think Tony was ever really comfortable in a role. I know the time that I spent with him, he really didn’t want to do football. One of the things we discussed early on, he didn’t want to go to meetings and it was an interesting scenario because, you know, Tony is a cynic. Tony wants to criticize."

The lack of drive and preparation for the games was evident and was documented on this site numerous times:

“Now Rex Welker, he came in there, right…what’s his name? It’s not Rex Welker. WES WELKER. He scored a touchdown.”

“Go ahead now, name five players on Jacksonville.  Okay, name two, and no, Maurice Jones-Drew doesn’t count as two.  The Jaguars are anonymous.”

It was as if his lack of football knowledge was celebrated.

Then there’s the ever-annoying “I’m a sports writer, this is what I do” crap.

“It’s way too early to say what I’m going to say, but I’m telling you what sportswriters all over this press box are thinking: they’re thinking, ‘Well, maybe this is the night. They held them out of the end zone. They just gave up three, they had two nice runs in a row…and that would be history, if I was here to cover that game.’”

“I don’t want to be overly dramatic, but sometimes that’s my job.”

What would a Favreheiser tribute be without his obsessive Favritis during the Packers and Aaron Rodgers’ season opener last year.

“You can imagine how much they loved (Favre) for so many years here.”

“That’s a Favre-like throw”

“That is exactly the kind of pass that Brett Favre would have thrown. And look at the way the crowd responds right now. It’s Aaron Rodgers, and he’s wakened the echos of No. 4 with a play like that.”

“You talk about first and 33, and I know its going to sound like I’m belaboring the point, but people who sit in the stands and people who watched the Packers for years and years think 'that’s when the magic happens with Brett Favre.'  First and 33 he comes up with a 35-yard play.”

Good riddance, Tony. Stick to Wilbon and PTI, and you’ll remain relevant.

Favreheiser’s Parting Shot

“In a few moments, DeAnna Favre will tell you why everyone loves her husband Brett.  Now I’m going to tell you why everyone watches him. 

"Many athletes are great, but very few make the needle move.  Very few cause you sit in front of the TV for hours, just because you don’t want to miss what they do and the way that they do it. 

"We watch Tiger Woods on Sunday in red because every shot he takes carries with it the possibility of something so great that you would hate yourself if you missed it. 

"We watched Michael Jordan in that same way, because every time he had the ball in his hands, he might deliver something unforgettable…

"It’s the same with Favre, who at 38, now qualifies as an actual living legend. 

"Nobody, not even Peyton Manning or Tom Brady brings the flare that Favre does.  Nobody shows more enthusiasm. 

"He doesn’t make all the crazy throws he tries, but he’ll keep trying them, no matter how many times they’re picked off because nothing ever discourages him.  He always thinks that the next one is going for six. 

"And that’s why we give him a hall pass for all those interceptions.  Because Brett Favre will keep slinging, and the next pass he might fit through the eye of a needle and then jump into someone’s arms like a teenager. 

"Look, you don’t just get to watch Brett Favre, you HAVE to watch him!”

My Brett.

Our Favre.

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