September 6, 2005
ESPN fires Trev Alberts
ESPN has fired analyst Trev Alberts after he failed to show up for his studio work on Sunday.
According to ESPN Vice President of Programming and Production Mark Shapiro, Alberts made several calls to ESPN programming officials to complain about his "second fiddle" role on College Football Gameday. After failing to convince ESPN to expand his role, Alberts called to report that he would not be in studio for Gameday.
"He phoned and said that he wasn't going to show up," Mark Shapiro, ESPN's Vice President of Programming and Production, told SI.com on Tuesday night, "and when he didn't, he was in breach of his contract and we terminated him."...
As far as his discontent and the phone calls to management, Alberts said that both began long before Sunday.
"It wasn't just this weekend," he said. "There were conversations for awhile. I fully understood the privilege of the seat I sat in. And it was never about wanting to be part of the GameDay crew. But no matter what business you're in, if you're not respected internally, you're going to have a hard time being respected externally."
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"Never once did I say, Why aren't I on commercials? Why aren't I making more money? I'm a huge fan of all these people who work at ESPN, including Mark [Shapiro]. It's just a matter of not wanting to be marginalized."
So, if I'm reading this right, Alberts stood up and wanted the late night crew (Davis, May, & Alberts) to get some of the love that ESPN was giving Fowler, Corso and Herbstreit were getting for GameDay. ESPN apparently told him to sit down & get in line. ESPN asked him to resign, he said no, pulled a no-show & they canned him.
Comments:
Brian said:
posted on September 6, 2005 11:57 PM — 24.155.77.27 — link — abuse?
I don't really think Alberts was standing up for Davis and May, I just get the feeling he wanted bigger things for himself and realized that it would sound better if he mentioned the whole late night team. You don't really support your team by just not showing up for work one day.
Casey S said:
posted on September 7, 2005 3:06 AM — 71.104.96.62 — link — abuse?
ESPN needs to finish the job and Fire Craig James and Aaron Taylor.
Click the link to sign the petition!
http://www.petitiononline.com/mod_perl/signed.cgi?Firetrev&1
John h said:
posted on September 7, 2005 3:14 AM — 71.104.96.62 — link — abuse?
Don't forget the "Colin Cowherd for College Gameday" Petition.
posted on September 7, 2005 3:30 AM — 70.162.5.208 — link — abuse?Josh McClain said:
Well, no, ESPN is really not ABC. If you want to split hairs, ESPN & ABC are a part of Disney, but they don't share much beyond corporate parentage.
But you won't anywhere trying to petition ESPN to fire someone at ABC. One has nothing to do with the other.
And for some history, James used to be on ESPN, on College Gameday no less. He left (or was fired) and was replaced by Kirk Herbstreit and the show took off.
Ranter said:
posted on September 7, 2005 10:26 AM — 71.241.225.130 — link — abuse?
Now that sentiment is on the money. Musberger is THE worst. Has no clue what's going on at the schools, on the teams or on the field. His litany is as if he stepped out of a time capsule in 1979. Put him on the Alabama and Nebraska games and leave him off the primetime games!
Steve Blalock said:
posted on September 7, 2005 10:46 AM — 68.77.181.233 — link — abuse?
Way to go ESPN ! Alberts was a pain in the neck for waaayyy too long. I really enjoy the College Gameday crew just as it is. They pull no punches and let us know who's who and what's what. What we really need is to have someone as good as Coach John Madden doing play-by-play and color announcing. Let's all tip a glass and give Alberts a long overdue goodbye toast !
T Hell said:
posted on September 7, 2005 10:51 AM — 12.43.234.14 — link — abuse?
If you're a Nebraska fan then you're probably upset with the firing of Trev Alberts, but if you're not then you'll probably appreciate the move by Mark Shapiro to get rid of the "I am the all-knowing God of college football and the rest of you peasants are idiots" attitude. Alberts appeared overly cocky and self righteous every time they put a camera on him. At times I agreed with his analysis and at times I disagreed with him, but I never liked the way he presented his case or downplayed his peer's and their views. Instead of being a team player he wanted to do things his way and he got what he deserved. So long Trev, maybe you should try doing the weather.
Mark May said:
posted on September 7, 2005 12:11 PM — 207.230.140.240 — link — abuse?
I am the real idiot! Does anybody every listen to what I have to say? I have been TRYING to get fired for years but, they won't fire me. I continue to say resiculous things that even a 12 year old can negate with ease. I Mark May know absolutely nothing....just listen to me.
Hippster said:
posted on September 7, 2005 12:23 PM — 12.4.181.2 — link — abuse?
I thought Alberts was okay. He certainly has more credibility with me than a nut like Mark May. Regarding May: if you're touted as a college football expert and you really think that Notre Dame will start 0-6, then you're not qualified to be a college football expert.
No one is worse than Keith Jackson, although Musberger is close.
T Hell said:
posted on September 7, 2005 1:21 PM — 12.43.234.14 — link — abuse?
Lets face it guys, if you go to the game you have the option of watching the halftime entertainment or going for a beer. These college football experts are the halftime entertainment for the television audience. You have to admit, it's colorful, it's funny and it's at time ridiculous; but it is always entertaining. The only thing equal to loving your favorite team or hating their rival, is to love hating the morons and self-proclaimed experts that keep us amused until the start of the second half.
Dawn said:
posted on September 7, 2005 2:38 PM — 66.195.232.121 — link — abuse?
So long Trev! From one Ohio State Buckeye fan who won't miss your freaking overbearing know-it-all gibberish. Get ready for a long wait in the umemployment line. No one in their right mind would hire you. All you do is talk down to everyone around you. You arrogant Cornhusker!
Jeff said:
posted on September 7, 2005 2:50 PM — 12.40.151.2 — link — abuse?
I would like to say it's about time to get rid of Alberts. He was a smug, self-important pretty-boy, who, despite having real playing experience did not seem have much useful or genuine knowledge of college football. Mark May is not a dynamic personality, but he at least seems to be able to use his own deductions and come to his own conclusions about the game of college football.
As far as the GameDay crew, I may not always agree with Corso or Herbstreit, but there is definitely a reason why they are the guys. They're the best in the businessrick said:
posted on September 7, 2005 3:11 PM — 12.196.98.56 — link — abuse?
I am a Cornhusker fan, born and raised here. Trev was an outstanding DE.
Now, with that said. I am glad he is off the air. He was way too arrogant and smug for my taste and does not represent the general attitude of us here in the state.
But he and May did make for entertaining analysis.
I often wondered if they might duke it out.
I'd pick Trev to win that one. It would have been entertaining.YOUR MOM said:
posted on September 7, 2005 5:00 PM — 68.96.22.202 — link — abuse?
FINALLY! Trev Alberts dilluted the quality of ESPN programming w/ his whining and his LAME takes. Trev's time was coming and hopefully his silence will help ESPN re-gain some of its integrity. AND... I still love Nebraska football even if Trev is a hack!
Trev Alberts' Brother said:
posted on September 7, 2005 5:01 PM — 68.96.22.202 — link — abuse?
FINALLY! Trev Alberts dilluted the quality of ESPN programming w/ his whining and his LAME takes. Trev's time was coming and hopefully his silence will help ESPN re-gain some of its integrity. AND... I still love Nebraska football even if Trev is a hack!
Crazy Packers Fan said:
posted on September 7, 2005 7:27 PM — 66.71.8.233 — link — abuse?
This is great news. Trev Alberts was way too cocky. He never really added much to the show. He deserved his "second-fiddle" status, which is what he complained about.
Jim said:
posted on September 7, 2005 9:38 PM — 68.209.252.184 — link — abuse?
Good riddance! I commented just last week how much I hated this guy. He was so obnoxious and overbearing. What on earth made him feel like he deserved as much attention as Corso, Herbstreit and Fowler. He's not in the same class and thank God ESPN realized it and gave him the boot.
Marty said:
posted on September 7, 2005 9:55 PM — 199.218.118.181 — link — abuse?
I glad he is gone! He was a hack that could not make it in the NFL..... He hated the good teams...picked oddball stupid stuff... Hated the Buckeyes even when they are kicking everyone's butt..... Now ESPN....get rid of Musburger as well and the cycle will be complete. Great move ESPN... Alberts should have been gone along time ago and you the fact that you guys paid him a dime shows your bad judgement....
Good luck Trev.... Go cover underwater basket weaving.... we will all enjoy that...we won't be able to hear you!Urban Meyer said:
posted on September 7, 2005 10:11 PM — 69.27.16.198 — link — abuse?
Do any of you remember what this jerk said about the University of Utah's Football Team last year? The Utes were comming off the best year in school history and undefeated going into the Feista Bowl. Everyone knew that Utah was one of the top 5 teams in America but Trev. He angered Utah fans as well as those who knew the truth about how good the Utes truely were. He won't get much symphathy from us. Trev.. YOU SUCK!!! Go Gators!!!!!!!
Husker Fan said:
posted on September 7, 2005 10:23 PM — 65.245.182.204 — link — abuse?
I didn't always agree with how Trev presented his views, but I think ESPN should screen who they employ. The announcers should never be former players or coaches because they are too basis. ESPN needs to employ people who do their homework and ACE their exams. All you NON-Nebraska Fans will never understand our tradition and our deep loyalty to our Cornhuskers, no matter what! Trev was VERY MUCH a contributing factor to NEBRASKA. As for ESPN, Trev is better off without them.
gaffbag said:
posted on September 7, 2005 10:50 PM — 71.241.225.230 — link — abuse?
Trev Alberts was a guy I loved to hate. Yeah he was smug, and overconfident, but he at least made you think and didnt just regurgitate everything the majority of the college football media was saying. He took chances, he pissed people off, but yet he often did it in a thought-provoking way. Mark May was always outmatched by Alberts' poise and reasoning, whether it was right or wrong. Alberts knew more than May and Rece combined, but then again Rece isn't paid to know anything about college football, he's just paid to sit there and look pretty for the camera.
I would take Alberts over Corso any day for analysis - but I wouldn't try to inject Alberts into the GameDay crew...he would just poison the whole atmosphere. I think Alberts best role at ESPN was where he was, and maybe both he and the producers at ESPN knew this too which is why he left.
gaffbag said:
posted on September 7, 2005 10:52 PM — 71.241.225.230 — link — abuse?
Trev Alberts was a guy I loved to hate. Yeah he was smug, and overconfident, but he at least made you think and didnt just regurgitate everything the majority of the college football media was saying. He took chances, he pissed people off, but yet he often did it in a thought-provoking way. Mark May was always outmatched by Alberts' poise and reasoning, whether it was right or wrong. Alberts knew more than May and Rece combined, but then again Rece isn't paid to know anything about college football, he's just paid to sit there and look pretty for the camera.
I would take Alberts over Corso any day for analysis - but I wouldn't try to inject Alberts into the GameDay crew...he would just poison the whole atmosphere. I think Alberts best role at ESPN was where he was, at the analyst desk - and perhaps both he and the producers at ESPN knew this too which may be why he left.
Bob said:
posted on September 7, 2005 11:33 PM — 24.119.147.73 — link — abuse?
For you idiots who said he was biased for Nebraska, wake up! When we were bad, he admitted we were bad. Before many games, he would say we haven't a chance to win; he was right! He may have made a few mistakes about outcomes, but who doesn't?
For you who hate him, grow up. You're just showing your immaturity. If you want to whine, call up Jim Rome. That is more of your style. Now, there is a program for whiners!
Good luck, Trev. I enjoyed your diatribe as much as the next commentator. It is only because he was vehement that many didn't like him. He stood up for his opinion; but, when he was wrong, unlike May, he ALWAYS admitted it. In fact, he would admit it before someone tried to get it out of him. Again, Trev, best of luck. At least you had balls!!
Zac Attack said:
posted on September 8, 2005 1:39 AM — 68.99.3.152 — link — abuse?
Trev was alright and knew football. Most of you who do not like him probably did so because he was a Husker. That's a shame, man! But for someone to suggest the likes of Terry Bowden to replace him. Are you serious????? "How'my doin', daddy? I'm not coachin' anymore, daddy? Am I doin' okay, daddy????" I've had enough of that schit on ABC. Trev's not a hack, Terry's a hack! Terry's a wanna-be and he'll never measure up to his "daddy". And that being said from someone who doesn't mind the Auburn Tigers.
Ute4ever said:
posted on September 8, 2005 4:41 AM — 68.107.57.108 — link — abuse?
Here are the results of a recent online poll:
What will Trev Alberts most likely be doing a month from now?
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Suing his attorney for not dumbing down his contract: 4 (1.8%)----------------------------------------------
Burning his crotch on an eBay time machine set to 1992: 37 (16.4%)----------------------------------------------
Stalking the USC cheerleaders....both genders: 15 (6.6%)----------------------------------------------
Writing "The Complete Idiot's Guide to Flopping in the NFL and the Broadcast Booth": 35 (15.5%)----------------------------------------------
Waterboy for the Cornhuskers: 32 (14.2%)----------------------------------------------
Working in the zoo training retarded monkeys: 17 (7.5%)----------------------------------------------
Official SEC gluteus maximus masseur & suction specialist: 46 (20.4%)----------------------------------------------
Wondering why Craig James is the only media personality who returns his calls: 40 (17.7%)
huskerfury said:
posted on September 8, 2005 5:53 AM — 71.8.225.199 — link — abuse?
I enjoy reading all the cornhusker bashers! All this means is that the Huskers have an awesome team and tradition and everyone else is jealous so they have to bash us. This only makes more fun to enjoy, knowing we have the best program around. So keep bashing the best team around b/c we all know you wish you had this kind of program. The more bashing the more enjoyable and the more we know we are the BEST!!!
Matt Attack said:
posted on September 8, 2005 7:17 AM — 71.244.20.183 — link — abuse?
Sorry, but the idiots here that claim Trev was a hack are completely off base.
Not only did he get more of his calls right (on week one, of all weeks) on teams (including Georgia, who whooped up on a Top-15 team), but he respected what NCAA Football should truly be about versus what it has become today.
If you want to call anyone a hack, send Corso and Fowler to the unemployment lines. It's not like Corso could actually hold a coaching job anywhere in Div. 1-A anyway, and Fowler would only be able to grab work as a gay porn extra...or he could go for his thesis in "third party consent" while working for the Colorado Pena--er--Buffalos.
Steve Blalock said:
posted on September 8, 2005 8:35 AM — 68.77.181.233 — link — abuse?
Let's face facts here: We all hate anyone who does not put our respective teams in a good light. Which is why us Buckeye Faithful have a running hate relationship with Keith Jackson, Brent Mushberger, and Trev Alberts, and to some smaller exent, even Dan Fouts who bad mouthed us Buckeyes during the National Championship Game. There was a time when Sports Announcers were directed not to be biased towards any one team, however; those days are long gone. They now exist merely to hold our attention for the half-hour before the game (and during half-time)so the Network's can sell that advertising space
because they KNOW we love to hate 'em.
posted on September 8, 2005 8:54 AM — 70.162.5.208 — link — abuse?
You know what, I give up. Anyone who wants to contact ESPN about ABC's employees, more power to you.
In fact, let me help you out.
Mark Shapiro
Vice President of Programming
ESPN Television
ESPN Plaza
Bristol, CT 06010
Send letters and petitions to your hearts content.
Make sure to ask Mark for me why ABC doesn't show more reruns of Desperate Housewives during the week. My fiance really loves that show.Trev Alberts said:
posted on September 8, 2005 10:20 AM — 12.43.234.14 — link — abuse?
Enough is Enough!!! We need to get a few things straight here... I know that I was not have been the best analyst covering college football, but I did claim to be...and that should count for something. I would have never missed a prediction if most of the teams I analyze would have listened to my keys for victory. I am a Corn Husker and proud of it!!! Yes, I am a little biased when it comes to my beloved Nebraska. Who cares if the Husker program stinks to high hell? What difference does it make that a once perinial power is now scheduled as most team's Homecoming games. I will go to my grave believing that an 0-11 Nebraska team is better than any 11-0 Miami,FSU,USC or any of the SEC teams. If not better, than at least in the Top 10. And let may say this, I AM NOT WHAT IS WRONG WITH COLLEGE FOOTBALL!!! I AM THE ANSWER !!! ESPN will rue the day that they let the brightest mind in college football slip away. To all my beloved fans, I can no longer be the voice of ignorance. My stage has been taken. Oh, and Matt Attack, do you think you can try to get me one of those gay porn gigs you're into? I'd really appreciate it, Thanks.
Michael said:
posted on September 8, 2005 11:16 AM — 209.194.80.90 — link — abuse?
I am sure CBS could hire him to replace whatever idiot they have who works with Tim Brando.
And Keith Jackson is not the voice of college football...sorry, but he's just OK. And ABC's taking time away from the actual 1998 Fiesta Bowl to have everyone say goodbye to him and not focusing on the game was absurd...esp. when Jackson came back the next year.
gaffbag said:
posted on September 8, 2005 1:42 PM — 141.156.94.101 — link — abuse?
In defense of Fowler - he's not supposed to know a ton about college football, he's just supposed to ask the questions, pitch it to the other guys, wrap things up with some nice pithy comment and occassionally get Corso to shut the f up. From that standpoint I would say he does his job well. Corso is a whole 'nother story. Anyone analyst who uses props on a regular basis clearly has some major definiciency. He's like the Carrot Top of the GameDay crew...but I guess somehow, in the end, the formula works, cause I still love that program.
Mother Corso said:
posted on September 8, 2005 2:49 PM — 12.43.234.14 — link — abuse?
BACK THE TRUCK UP !!! My boy is only doing what he's paid to do. If ESPN or anyone else wants him to broadcast a show like it was some kind of tail-gate party in the parking lot, then by God that's what my boy Lee is gonna do.
Hinsey said:
posted on September 9, 2005 1:22 PM — 69.221.219.250 — link — abuse?
I hate to see anyone loose a job ...BUT i'm so glad i won't have to see Trev Alberts on ESPN now i'm glad he was not insightful or for that matter..anything but arrogant...by the way much to his dismany...THE BUCKEYES WERE NATIONAL CHAMPS>>> He was as disrepectful as he could be over that.. Trev go back to Nebraska if they will still have you...which is doubtful...there to smart for that.........GO BUCKS !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
HAWK FAN said:
posted on September 9, 2005 3:07 PM — 69.19.14.18 — link — abuse?
We never forgave him for leaving Iowa to play at
Nebraska. He may come back here looking for a job.The Grundy Center Herald is looking for a sportswriter,circulation 144. WHo knows?
Actually, I'd take him over James any day, at least he has original thoughts.
HAWK FAN said:
posted on September 9, 2005 3:13 PM — 69.19.14.18 — link — abuse?
We never forgave him for going to Nebraska, but at least he never dissed the Hawks. A sad case
of losing the spotlight and not knowing what to do. But in his defense, he's much better than James. James makes Alberts look like a genius, but then, James makes my dog look like a genius.J.R. Johnson said:
posted on September 10, 2005 2:01 PM — 69.210.8.208 — link — abuse?
just saying something stupid to make people angry does not make you a good analyst, maybe a decent congressman, but you need to actually have something to back up your opinions other than the fact that you played some college ball and failed in the NFL. Trev is gone and thank you ESPN for that
AJ said:
posted on September 10, 2005 9:03 PM — 192.28.2.17 — link — abuse?
I can't beleive you Trev lovers. This guy sucked! He used to be sooooo Corn
Husker and Big 12 biased it was disgusting...even when they continued to lose. After the rest of ESPN stopped even mentioning them because they got so bad, he finally realized there were other college football teams in the NCAA. There are many crappy people on ESPN, but Trev definitely add anything by being on there. Good riddance!!!AJ said:
posted on September 10, 2005 9:04 PM — 192.28.2.17 — link — abuse?
I can't believe you Trev lovers. This guy sucked! He used to be sooooo Corn
Husker and Big 12 biased it was disgusting...even when they continued to lose. After the rest of ESPN stopped even mentioning them because they got so bad, he finally realized there were other college football teams in the NCAA. There are many crappy people on ESPN, but Trev definitely add anything by being on there. Good riddance!!!Todd said:
posted on September 11, 2005 8:29 PM — 151.213.156.86 — link — abuse?
Some people here seem to be a little biased against Alberts because he didn't tell you what you wanted to hear. If you that is the case, why do you even listen to commentary? Look every team can't win all the time, just life.
I thought the mixing of the two shows (gameday, and final gameday) was a bit much. Watching Fowler, Corso, and Herbstreit, was fine, but I didn't really need their opinion again after the games were done. Mostly because they stuck with validation of their analysis from earlier and skimmed over the ones they got wrong.
I think if I were Alberts I would have done the same thing. Hey you don't like something do something about it. It may work out it may not. Just sitting there taking it all doesn't help anyone.
I liked having them separate. Rece, Trev, and Mark were fine on their own and it was just another commentary. In fact I took them more seriously. Most of the time the Gameday Crew (Corso) just pick the one the crowd likes anyway. As for the (Trev) crew, at least they didn't have Nick Lacey trying to sing fight songs as part of the program.
Kelly said:
posted on September 11, 2005 10:55 PM — 68.23.10.220 — link — abuse?
Not only was he very insightful, you could tell he did his homework every week. He was fun to listen to and admitted his mistakes. I'll miss seeing him and as a female college football fan, he was the best eye candy on TV!
BFD18 said:
posted on September 12, 2005 9:29 AM — 68.117.106.116 — link — abuse?
I am really disappointed Trev is gone from College GameDay ScoreBoard and Final.
Sure he was arrogant and brash, but I thought it made for really good entertainment when mixed with Mark May's style, with Rece playing the role as middle man.
I hated the way ESPN tried to mix the 2 GameDay crews together. Mark, Trev, and Rece were portrayed as "second fiddle" in my opinion when ESPN put them together with Chris, Kirk, and Corso. But not showing up to work wouldn't and won't help the situation.
And whether you liked what Trev said or hated it, at least he said what was on his mind. Biased or not. Intelligent or not. And he did admit when he was wrong. And for that I do give him credit.
I will miss the Mark, Trev, and Rece trio.
posted on September 12, 2005 11:22 AM — 24.22.31.81 — link — abuse?
Boy. He was a controversial guy. But being out there and clear with his take was refreshing even if I disagreed with him. He was my favorite part of the show.
I hope Holtz isn't the permanent replacement. He's like the Anti-Trev. Nothing but mush and no substance.
sportsrube said:
posted on September 12, 2005 2:25 PM — 209.181.218.241 — link — abuse?
honestly people, do you enjoy the show with holtz now as co-host. Now I respect coach holtz but he is not the answer. As far as how Trev meshed with his co-hosts, he was superb. I admit when he first took the job I was not a fan. He grew on me and was the reason to watch game day final. He worked well off both guys and was not afraid to voice controversial opinions such as the bcs is a joke and he would give you the reasons for his argument. You didn't see the other analysts having the backbone to make that arguement. This guy will be missed. I am not a Huskers fan, and I don't care if Trev Alberts was arrogant or whatever the simple answer is that he was good, and it was clearly evident that something was missing this past weekend.
chunk51 said:
posted on September 16, 2005 12:22 AM — 24.130.18.53 — link — abuse?
nearly all sports shows are crappy. its mostly all regurgitation and no opinion.
trev alberts was one of the few people in his industry brave enough to speak his mind. remember last year when he encouraged viewers to concentrate on the "real sec game of the day" on cbs when may and davis were concentrating on the espn game? he never towed the company line, and bravo to him for that!all of you fools who thought he was annoying are bland, boring idiots.
have a nice time listening to corso, may, holtz, et al regurgitate all of the days thoughts.
herb is great as well. they really need to fire corso. moron doesnt even care about his job.
emal1 said:
posted on September 16, 2005 2:12 PM — 69.139.122.213 — link — abuse?
Trev had the guts too say what was on his mind, I admire that in him and wish him sucess. I didnt alsways like or agree with what he said but at least he had a real opinion. But I still hate Nebraska. Boomer Sooners!!!
HuskerWeasel said:
posted on September 17, 2005 1:52 AM — 64.186.101.12 — link — abuse?
Trev was a ok.....period. But, that is all that can be said for the ESPN made god's of football as well known as the game day crew. They are all overbearing know it alls that are there for entertainment purposes........not much else.
Personally....they could get rid of any of them and I wouldn't give to craps.....period. College Football is alive and well with or without them.
alberto vizcarra said:
posted on September 17, 2005 1:34 PM — 67.127.165.96 — link — abuse?
trev was the polemic guy, the typical love him or hate him ....
I think he was fighting for a fair cause: to get the same recognition for game night as gameday has.. I loved the way he argued to may ...
Coach Holtz is ok, but Alberts had energy & guts ... I hope to see him soon in other chanel,HE'S MUCH BETTER THAN MANY OF ABC,NBC,CBS COLLEGE COMMENTORS ...MCK said:
posted on September 17, 2005 5:57 PM — 172.167.219.155 — link — abuse?
Just a note, Mr. AaronTaylor just stated on the ABC halftime show of the OU-UCLA game that OU "destroyed" UCLA last year. Please note that OU did not play UCLA last year. OKLAHOMA STATE beat UCLA 31-20 last year in the Rose Bowl stadium.
It is hard enough for OSU to get recognition above OU, without giving OU credit for something OSU did. Happens way too often!
Brad Hannan said:
posted on September 18, 2005 1:22 AM — 65.24.22.91 — link — abuse?
As an avid Ohio State fan, I loved to hate TA during our championship run, but I still tuned in every week to see what inane things he had to say. That is the point; he was an analyst, not a reporter. Even though, as an OSU homer, I got pissed off, I enjoyed watching him (and Mark May) eat their words weekly.
Now they have Lou "Mushmouth" Holtz. Holy crap, that is enough to turn the channel. MM and TA were the perfect foils for each other, even though they constantly trashed OSU (sometimes justified).
I certainly hope that TA did not leave for selfish reasons, but, if he did, shame on him. I thoroughly enjoyed his arrogance especially when he was wrong. If Holtz is going to be there the rest of this season, I will find something else to watch...
Michele said:
posted on September 19, 2005 1:48 PM — 64.94.199.9 — link — abuse?
I like Trev for the fact that he had given back his bonus money when he was injured before a pro football season began. I think that is very noble and more players should do as Trev did. Buuuuuttttt... that was THEN; this is NOW. I have read lots of accusations of arrogance and I have to say that I would partially agree. But find me a sportscaster who ISN'T a bombastic blowhard with an ego big enough to fill the RCA Dome!! If you don't show up to work, then you are AWOL, and this is grounds for termination. I don't think Trev will have any trouble finding work...after all, Brent Musberger did.
MSU Billy said:
posted on September 19, 2005 4:55 PM — 70.104.112.132 — link — abuse?
You have got to be kidding me with Lou Holtz on the air!!! You would think he was working for NBC last weekend the way he gushed before the game about Notre Dame and WHINED after the game. Someone tell ESPN we want someone that has something intelligent to say and isn't some 90 year old, drooling, idiot slurring his words like drunk frat boy.
LH said:
posted on September 20, 2005 1:35 PM — 65.222.130.130 — link — abuse?
I liked trev a lot. Hey, the guy played the game and knew his stuff. I disaggreed with him at times but still liked him. They shouold try to bring him back. ( and truth be told, I think everyone above should embrace it, Like Harold Cosell, he's a guy you love to hate) I think the show is atale with Holtz and misses Trev's energy. Come on, get him back. He played the game and called it like he saw it. I can't stand analist with no balls!)
filmex said:
posted on September 22, 2005 1:36 AM — 24.251.163.96 — link — abuse?
Frankly, I thought Alberts was one of the best around. Sure, I didn't always agree with him, but he always used to base his observations on facts rather than just an opinion or bias.
I don't buy this whole "jealousy" angle. SI spins it as though "Gameday" is massively popular. I'm sure it is with certain college kids overbuzzed on Red Bull that have a pathological need to try and get their mugs on camera.
But, for half the country, 7:30AM is just a little early to start your football Saturday, particularly if you have a life on Friday night!
Herbstreit and Fowler are fine, but Corso is a national joke. His opinions are insane (so far this year he predicted Notre Dame would go 0-6, and he refuses to believe USC is a national champ contender). They obviously keep him around as the village idiot.
The whole true action was "Gameday Final" and the show was good because Trev was the one guy who could put Mark May in his place, which is a full time job.
Now we have to suffer through Lou Holtz, who leaves you feeling like you need a hearing aid, and whose presence only guarantees that ESPN will be hit by NCAA sanctions shortly after he departs.
Boom said:
posted on September 24, 2005 12:10 PM — 65.185.25.105 — link — abuse?
I agree w/ filmex, Alberts had some great insights and used facts to back up what he said, not just assumptions or instincts. Corso always has been an idiot, why do you think he's not coaching anymore???!!!! Mark May is just an ass, period. He seems to forget that although college football players may be great athletes, they are still 18-23 year old kids. They're not perfect. What'd May ever do in college that was so damn great anyway? He's too full of himself and he's to hard on the players. If anyone needs to go it's goddamn Brent Musburger.
Jason said:
posted on September 24, 2005 12:21 PM — 64.126.138.69 — link — abuse?
I cannot stand Lou Holtz. The guy whispers constantly. How the hell does he earn big bucks doing motivational speechs? At least Trev is better then that old bastard Dan Dierdorff on CBS's Sunday NFL games.
Bring Bob Davie into the Gameday/Scoreboard show. He does his homework and seems to have a bit of swagger unlike that crotchity Lou.
MattQ said:
posted on September 25, 2005 12:29 AM — 130.49.58.7 — link — abuse?
I think you guys would fire everyone if you could. The only one i have a problem with is Lou Holtz. His voice is too weak, althouh I love him as a coach. Alberts was great, although sometimes annoying. He gave good insight on the nation of college football. The others are good as well. I still wish ABC had Terry [Bowden] though. Aaron and Craig arent as good, but I see progress.
smokey said:
posted on September 25, 2005 10:10 AM — 64.12.116.139 — link — abuse?
I thought he was sick or something, looked it up this morning and read the story. Well, life's a bitch, but everybody has a boss, got to go with it. I'm sure he has a little dough in the bank, and will be alright. He had a opinion that I didn't always agree with, but he was true to himself. Good Luck Trev!
Go Vols!
jc said:
posted on September 26, 2005 2:29 AM — 68.32.79.218 — link — abuse?
I didn't like Trev Alberts 3 or 4 years ago when I first started watching Gameday. Now, the shows completely sucks without him. Everybody on here who says they don't like him, just doesn't like the truth. He said things how they were. He didn't make the big 12 sound great. He knows they suck now. All he did was say how great the SEC was. Ofcourse he argues with May, thats what he was paid to do. All Herbstreit does is make the big 10 look like some great conference it isn't anymore. People need to be put in their place, and truth be told. That show will suck without him. End of Story.
jc said:
posted on September 26, 2005 2:35 AM — 68.32.79.218 — link — abuse?
Probably what Trev wanted, was his crew to be able to go to one game a week as well. And why not? How Corso and Herbstriet have that priveledge over Mark May and Trev Alberts was beyond me. I realize now how much better the in studio guys are/were. I would honestly get annoyed when they would cut out and go to the gameday crew.
Pfitz said:
posted on September 27, 2005 11:45 AM — 204.52.48.23 — link — abuse?
Lou Holtz absolutley sucks the life out of my Saturday. He's completely boring to listen to, especially in reference to anything Notre Dame. At least Trev shook it up. Can't we compromise? Why Lou Holtz? He should be ready to start making Viagra commercials anytime now, right? ESPN needs Alberts back. The fact that Trev Alberts sacked Charlie Ward 3 times in the '94 Orange Bowl always earns him endearing capital in my book. College football isn't the same. Bring him back.
chunk 51 said:
posted on September 27, 2005 5:19 PM — 24.130.18.53 — link — abuse?
the thing i think about most when i think about kenny and charles is their embarrassing performance on the draft show the year yao ming was drafted first. embarrassing at best and racist at worst.
favorite line from d stern that day: "you know, kenny and charles didnt know how to speak english that well when they were first drafted either."
charles still cant speak well.Jack said:
posted on September 27, 2005 11:33 PM — 69.134.25.86 — link — abuse?
Trev alberts was a total moron. He and the guy who called the not-pass interference call against Miami that allowed the fuckeyes to win their fake title both deserve to be abducted by aliens and have bombs injected into their asses. That is all.
Frank Solich said:
posted on September 28, 2005 9:20 PM — 24.56.230.245 — link — abuse?
Right after NU fired me, Trev dissed me on the air. His former coach. He dissed me. He and I are both alumni of the same university and he dissed me. I was his mentor. Well, here's one for you, Trev. My Ohio U players beat Pitt! At least we can beat Mark May's almater. You couldn't win a single argument against Mark May. Including the one where he, not related to NU in any way whatsoever, stuck up for me and my coaching abilities. How dare you, you Steve Pederson loving idiot!
Husker Bob said:
posted on September 28, 2005 10:31 PM — 71.3.188.241 — link — abuse?
To all of you purveyors of prose who are Nebraska bashers and are using the firing of Trev Alberts to vent your frustrations, at least Trev always was completely honest and would own up to his predictions right or wrong. But those of you who are lauding ESPN for "finally" firing Trev must be smoking crack if that is what you really believe. That subject and this web site would be moot if Trev would've continued to show up for work. Their show had excellent ratings and most viewers looked forward to the TA vs. MM debates. But how could anyone in their right mind give ESPN an iota of credence when they chose to hire a coke-snorting, pimp-dressing, trash-talking, whore-chasing wife cheater who should be spending his Sunday afternoons in jail instead of spewing his gramatically incorrect tirades that make most grade school English teachers cringe???? And while I'm on the subject, as someone who has had experience as a grade school teacher, Hinsey (comment #72) appears to have less of a grasp on the usage of: their, there, and they're, and too, to, and two, than most below average 4th graders. I hope his lack of education is the exception and not the norm for an Ohio grade school graduate. "Say it ain't so, Joe"!!!!!
stephen said:
posted on September 29, 2005 6:55 PM — 24.208.93.84 — link — abuse?
Don't all you people get it. Alberts made GD fun. He gets you all fired up and P.O. That's what made him so much fun/mad to watch. I don't what to watch a football show where everyone agrees. How boring. Watching him and idiot MAY argue was the best. I will miss it. :0( I have not watched GD for the past two weeks. Holtz pisses me off. He is boring.
Irish T said:
posted on October 2, 2005 12:04 PM — 207.200.116.133 — link — abuse?
Trev, Good luck to you from this Irish fan. You are a rock solid announcer and Huskers should be proud of you everywhere. I think you were even handed but not afraid to call Douche Bag Mark May on the carpet. Wow does that guy hate I mean hate ND. You told it like it was Trev. When we sucked we sucked and when we did well you mentioned that too. I hope to see you back on the tube soon. You are a class act and a fine person. God Bless you trev. We miss you on the show already. Mark May can go to hell. What a piss ant.
ExNebraskan said:
posted on October 5, 2005 10:30 PM — 24.214.130.91 — link — abuse?
Having recently lived in Lincoln NE (for 5 years), I think I can speak to the "outsiders" view of the Cornhusker nation. The whole "best fans" and "best college football atmosphere" thing is a damn fake. The way they purged the entire program after a few losses should tell you something. Trev is a classic example of a Cornhusker (overconfident, dilusional, and think their crap doesn't stink). By the way, congratulations on your BIG win over the mightly Cyclones.
Here's my recollection of my last Husker game.
I found an excellent parking spot in front of one of the many nearby strip clubs; There were numerous tailgaters (6 or 8 as I recall) enjoying the atmosphere afforded by a concrete parking garage; Anticipating a traditional college football atmosphere, I was greeted by 3 hours of 110 decibels of AC/DC's Back-in-Black. Thats the Blackshirt's battle cry. They even blast it over the loudspeakers while the visiting team is trying to audible at the line of scrimmage. After leaving the stadium, my wife and I were greeted by numerous friendly strippers soliciting business for the nearby strip clubs; And the best part of all, my car was towed by the nazi Licoln Police department. After treking over to the impound lot, with a couple hundred other folks who also had their cars towed, I was able to purhase my car back for $200. My only fond memory was the guy shooting the red hotdogs from the air cannon.Do you folks really think Lincoln is the best atmosphere that college football has to offer?
POV said:
posted on October 6, 2005 8:17 PM — 24.130.149.114 — link — abuse?
After reading all the comments it is clear that all TV personalities, whether in sports or not, have their fans and those who dislike them. When someone like Trev Alberts gets fired, the boobirds tend to dominate the chat. Realistically though, I wouldn't argue with them concerning Albert's arrogance on the air. But, isn't it also true that those who stand out with strong opinions do well today while others who play it safe fall by the wayside. Alberts was a strong personality, said what he felt and appeared to be knowledgeable enough about the sport.
He deserved to be let go for not showing up though. I thought he played well off Mark May, who was very bad as a game analyst, and has shown some improvement in the studio.
Along with the rest of you, I would have to say that Coach Holtz is a poor substitute. Perhaps Desmond Howard will work out although he needs alot of work.scriles said:
posted on October 7, 2005 12:03 AM — 24.208.172.57 — link — abuse?
"But, isn't it also true that those who stand out with strong opinions do well today while others who play it safe fall by the wayside"
Apparently not, POV! His strong opinion about "playing second fiddle" is THE REASON HE GOT FIRED! His arrogance and opinionated caught up to him.
I didn't really like or dislike him... but he got what he deserved. Whether you're liked or not, you can't skip out on work in the entertainment business and expect to keep your job.By the way, Holtz/Desmond Howard are supposed to be temporary substituted until they find a reasonable replacement. Let's hope Holtz's temporary tenure soon runs out!
By the way, what is Trev doing these days? Does he have a new job yet that anyone knows about?
gaffbag said:
posted on October 9, 2005 10:35 AM — 71.241.255.248 — link — abuse?
For all those who are glad Trev Alberts is gone, I ask you: is Gameday Final better now without him.
Gameday Final w/ TA = something worth staying up for
Gameday Final w/ Lou Holts = something to put you to sleep for the night
As much as a lot of folks may (fairly or unfairly) dislike Trev, the reality is he provided the spark of that show - and ESPN is finding out now just how difficult it is going to be to adequately replace him. I think you would be hardpressed to find anyone who honestly thinks Gameday Final is better this year than last.
gaffbag said:
posted on October 9, 2005 10:37 AM — 71.241.255.248 — link — abuse?
2 things:
1) I can't believe I spelled Lou Holtz's name wrong
2) I'm sure someone will come out of the woodwork to say Gameday Final is more worth watching now, but if you do could you please cite some evidence to support your argument, because I am finding it nearly impossible to find anything valuable to take away from that program these days.
Rod said:
posted on October 10, 2005 1:41 AM — 24.4.160.120 — link — abuse?
Alberts was knowledgeable, smart, and did his homework. He stated his opinion and admitted when he was wrong. May is actually pretty dumb. Holtz is old, old, old, and not that knowledgable.
I will miss Trev, but wish him the best!!!
Husker Bob said:
posted on October 10, 2005 10:24 PM — 71.3.87.183 — link — abuse?
This is to the rotten turd that had the audacity to impersonate Brook Berringer. Brook had more integrity in his little finger than you have in your entire psuedo body and if he were alive today he would have enough class to keep his personal feeling toward fellow teammates to himself. You also show your total ignorance to compare Trev Alberts to the likes of Mike Rozier, Christian Peter, and Lawrence Phillips. Every program has had their share of bad apples but to compare those three to Alberts is beyond stupid!!!!!
Husker Bob said:
posted on October 11, 2005 11:36 AM — 71.3.87.183 — link — abuse?
This is to that glob of cow dung who wrote in impersonating Brook Berringer. The world lost a fine human being when he died and your assinine attempt at humor shows what little class your sorry body must possess. And when you compare Trev Alberts to those three ex Huskers borders on pure stupidity. And to the other moron that writes in impersonating Frank Solich, if thinking this way makes me provincial then I'm guilty as charged. Thankfully you left Cleveland to attend a University that would teach you how to correctly spell provincial and actually use that word in a complete sentence.
Frank Solich said:
posted on October 11, 2005 4:01 PM — 198.108.4.105 — link — abuse?
Yes, you are indeed a very provincial person. Just like most Nebraskans. Your post is a case in point. You don't like to think beyond the Missouri River or the Wildcat Hills. Or for that matter the 40 degree latitude line or too much north of the Niobrara River. Why? Because you are very narrow minded and myopic. You feel this way even towards people that move to Nebraska, play football for the university, receive their education at that university and then live their for 40 years and contributing to the community and working hard for 40 years for the university and the football team. When its all said and done after a couple of loses that you are not use to, you are willing to sacrifice your very own. You are willing to call that long-term Nebraskan an outsider and tell him to go back where he came from. You also hate it when the university's most winniest basketball coach names his dog, "Rutgers". You hate his brassiness and his New York ways. So what? He received his B.A. from St Mary's of the Plains in Dodge City, KS and his M.A. from K-State. Its not like he's never lived in that part of the country. You run him out of town, even though his last name fits the state's name --> "Nee-braska". How much more perfect can you get from that?
I mean you run Coach Nee and myself out of town, and then you elect a complete idiot to congress http://fortenberry.house.gov/
Get a clue.
Husker Bob said:
posted on October 11, 2005 8:49 PM — 71.3.87.183 — link — abuse?
Only a complete moron would turn the comment I made defending the memory of a former Husker into a platform to spew out a tirade of prejudicial statements directed toward someone whom you have no knowledge of and then base your prejudices toward me only because the only thing you do know about me is that I am a loyal Husker fan. The REAL Frankie Solich would have much more class than to be that narrow minded and prejudiced. I suspect that the REAL Frankie Solich would also be too busy on a Tuesday afternoon at 4:01 P.M. with his coaching duties than to be scanning the internet to see what is being written about him. So you need to get a clue that what I wrote was directed to you the FAKE Frankie Solich.If I need to get a clue, you need to get a life. Stop hiding your real identity behind a former GREAT Husker fullback's identity and use your own name. You are either ashamed of who you are or your trying to be funny and sadly there are already too many out of work comedians in the world today. As far as the REAL Frankie Solich, I have always felt from the very start that Turner Gill and not FS should have been made the new head coach when Dr. Tom retired. Anyone who takes on coaching responsibilities at any level does so with the knowledge that he or she can be fired at any time. The REAL Frankie Solich would have the class to realize this and move on.
Brook Berringer said:
posted on October 11, 2005 10:25 PM — 70.58.81.216 — link — abuse?
Calling card of a true Nebraskan, wondering if it is the REAL Frank Solich or an impostor. Dear god. Oh, sources have informed my corpse that Husker Bob is also concealing his identity, he is actually former Cornhusker football icon Shevin Wiggins.
Danny Nee said:
posted on October 12, 2005 9:58 AM — 198.108.4.105 — link — abuse?
Its really like a soap opera there among Husker fans if you don't please them. When they want you fired, they will find a way.
I hear that Husker fans spread a rumor about my colleague, Coach Solich, right when he was fired. They said that he couldn't win the National Championship and then, here's the kicker. They spread a rumor around about my great friend saying that he cheated on his wife. They will do anything to make someone out to be a bad guy so it can help when they explain it to the nation why they fired a winning coach.
It's like, "Hey, we'll fire him for not throwing a pass, and then we'll make out he cheated on his wife to make him look corrupt. Nothing is more important than our Huskers".
Come on.
Husker Bob said:
posted on October 12, 2005 4:19 PM — 71.3.87.183 — link — abuse?
Here's more fodder for this so called ongoing soap opera, if Brook were still alive at least he would have the respect to spell God correctly. But then anyone who possesses your total disrespect for Brook's family to mock him from the grave wouldn't ever be accused of that. You sound more like a frustrated Missouri fan who will never get over Wiggin's game and National Championshp saving play in the 1997 Missouri Nebraska game. Keep the faith because you can always count on upsetting us when it DOESN'T matter.
trojan-kev said:
posted on October 12, 2005 8:54 PM — 71.103.38.44 — link — abuse?
Trev Alberts is not as bad as the person they replaced him with. Lou Holtz come on!!! That guy thinks the overated Irish will actually beat USC. The only thing worse than his crazy predictions are his cheesy one liners. This aint the early 90's when the irish were still relevent in national championship contentions. If were gonna replace Trev lets atleast get a real anylist who will stand up to that hack Mark May. Trev wasnt the best anylist out there but atleast Mark and Trev had chemistry. I like the way they went after each other on debating best teams and players. They held nothing back and it was entertaining to see those two idiots argue. Lou Holtz just looks out of place he should be in retirement fishing somewhere in south carolina.
Dry Blanket said:
posted on October 12, 2005 11:55 PM — 24.56.230.245 — link — abuse?
My gosh.
First we discuss Trev Alberts getting fired. Perhaps he deserved it, I don't know.
But now we get all these wet-blanket Husker fans that come unglued and unhinged over nothing but what someone posts on an internet site.
Try to cope please. Its only the internet. Jeez.
Moe Iba said:
posted on October 13, 2005 10:29 AM — 198.108.4.105 — link — abuse?
I never knew this Trev Alberts character. He came after my time at Nebraska. He seems like a nice guy. I don't know if he pleased Nebraska fans or not. Was he popular there?
I certainly was not. But I can understand this Frank Solich thing. As well as the Danny Nee thing. Nebraska fans are fickle. I had a winning record there and then they put a lot of pressure on me. I mean I have my father's complex too, trying to live up to his stature, but I had those expectations with Husker fans too. Sometimes they are not loyal to their very own, even when they are having a winning season. I wonder if Barry Collier will survive. He certainly has the Nebraska provincial temperment. Well, at least that was what he was advertised as, after they ran out my successor, Danny Nee. They didn't like his East Coast ways so they canned him. Collier is from Indiana, and so they thought he would fit in. I guess they like the losing seasons and the somewhat Midwest feel of Collier, even if has a worse record than myself, Coach Nee, or Good Ole' Joe Cipriano.
Huskers. You can't please them. Especially if you are from the east.
Senor Pez said:
posted on October 13, 2005 4:04 PM — 63.162.183.2 — link — abuse?
Linky:
http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/columns/...
Not only does the article talk a bit about how ESPN has been terribly silent on the disappearance of Alberts, but it also mentions the other hot button issue: Mark May's "pennies" comment.
Husker Bob said:
posted on October 14, 2005 12:12 AM — 71.3.87.183 — link — abuse?
So the dry blanket finds yet another inane reason to bash another Husker fan. When my first comment appeared I, like many on this page, defended Trev Alberts and then posed a question that how can anyone take ESPN seriously when they hire the likes of Michael Irving as a football analist. I guess ESPN didn't watch some years ago when MI made his television debut with the Arena Football League and made a total fool of himself at halftime of one of the regional playoff games and was obviously high on much more than just life. As far as the bantering between Danny, Frankie, and myself that ensued I always considered it to be just having some good-natured fun with a minimal of name calling. But the person that wrote in as Brook Berringer not only crossed that line but he exploded over it. Internet or whatever, it was done in horrible taste and when you turn it into another rabid anti-Husker jab you give the impression that you condone this person's maiicious behavior. I suppose that if there was a website with USC fans arguing over who was their greatest ever running back, it would be okay for the "corpses" of Nicole Brown Simpson and Ron Goldman to write in with comments. I'm just a fan of college football whose favorite team is Nebraska. No one cheered any louder for Ohio U. when their DB intercepted that pass in O.T. to beat Pitt. To watch Solich back on the sidelines coaching was great for him and I'm sure he'll turn their program around. To maybe answer Senor Pez's comment, could it be that ESPN is having so much trouble replacing TA that they're keeping quiet until they can find someone who'll fit their point-counterpoint format. So far Holtz and Howard have only been MM's yes men. The show used to be popular using the point-counterpoint format and whether you loved and/or hated TA and MM you still watched!!!
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College Football Fan said:
posted on September 6, 2005 11:23 PM — 66.215.210.79 — link — abuse?So long to one of the biggest hacks that ESPN ever had in the studio. He was a mess at CNN-SI, and only grew worse at ESPN.
Welcome to the unemployment line Alberts, maybe your former school Nebraska could use a new waterboy ;)