Nick Geddes
Monday night means it’s time for Monday Night Football–which can only mean it’s time for some more of Peyton and Eli Manning on the “ManningCast.”
The two are in rare form early, as an inevitable FCC violation will be coming ESPN’s way. Shortly after Odell Beckham Jr.’s five-yard score to give the Rams an early 7-0 lead, we were set to hear Peyton give analysis on the play.
Until we weren’t.
Eli: “Let’s go to Peyton, he’s going to break down that touchdown.”
Peyton: “I can’t hear sh*t.”
Eli: “Nevermind.”
Don’t forget about the hot mic, Peyton.
The Rams are clinging to a 14-0 lead with 11:58 remaining in the second quarter.
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To me this whole Manning-cast has been to football what Mystery Science Theater was to movies. You couldn’t follow the game, the interviews were largely irrelevant and distracting, and the biggest takeaways were street language, flipping the bird and drunk/high guests. I know this has gotten rave reviews and grown its audience and if your goal is to get to know more about the Mannings I guess it was great, but I was underwhelmed and the “shock-jock” component seems a little beneath these guys?? I think Romo giving insight within the restraints of a color analysts brings much more to the game than this sophomoric variety show over the top of it. I hope this is not where football broadcasting is headed.