Can you Handle Matt Millen on Saturday?
September 11th, 2009 at 1:13 PM ^
It's how my friend George Palm survived Harry Carey doing Cubs games. When Harry switched to the radio broadcast, the TV volume came back on. Simple, elegant, and if you're up switching on/off the radio, you can grab me a beer, right?
September 11th, 2009 at 1:15 PM ^
As it was suggested earlier this summer, I'm going to play with my DVR so I can get the TV feed and radio broadcast synced up. I refuse to listen to Matt Millen.
September 11th, 2009 at 1:21 PM ^
Since the TV broadcast is on a 7 second delay compared to radio, how can you DVR the game and fast forward to the future?
September 11th, 2009 at 1:22 PM ^
Find a radio station with an 8 second delay.
September 11th, 2009 at 1:30 PM ^
Yes, yes I can.
But seriously, I forget who posted it but they said if you used the audio link from mgoblue it would work. I've never tried this before so we'll see how it goes.
But seriously, I forget who posted it but they said if you used the audio link from mgoblue it would work. I've never tried this before so we'll see how it goes. September 11th, 2009 at 2:28 PM ^
Seriously! Why would you send someone who is so unpopular back into the state that absolutely hates him? WHY??? Was no one else available??? I don't get this AT ALL.
September 11th, 2009 at 1:17 PM ^
Matt Millen was a very good linebacker at Penn St. He was on four Super Bowl winning teams during his 12 year NFL career. He was my favorite NFL color commentator before taking the Lion's GM position. Admittedly, he screwed up repeatedly with Detroit, and has said he deserved to be fired. Speaking for myself, I'm going to give him a shot at this new phase in his life; I'm interested in what he has to say Saturday, especially about the Freep hatchet job.
September 11th, 2009 at 1:24 PM ^
I know it's going to be brought up, but I really wish that it wouldn't. If he doesn't talk about it, he will be upgraded in my book.
September 11th, 2009 at 2:28 PM ^
But there are like 50 or 60 games going tomorrow. Send him ELSEWHERE!
September 11th, 2009 at 1:27 PM ^
In person, my friends, in person.
September 11th, 2009 at 1:32 PM ^
FIRE MILLEN
September 11th, 2009 at 1:34 PM ^
If it's a blowout*, would it surprise anyone to hear a "Fire Millen" chant go up again for old times' sake?
*it's not going to be a blowout
September 11th, 2009 at 1:34 PM ^
By all accounts, he was regarded as the very best in the broadcasting business before his stint in Detroit.
September 11th, 2009 at 1:55 PM ^
Because he took away professional football away from the city of Detroit for 8 years
September 11th, 2009 at 2:20 PM ^
Detroit never had professional football.
September 11th, 2009 at 6:17 PM ^
the Lions were the one of the league's premiere franchises in the 50's and had been consistently mediocre for about a decade prior to Millen.
September 11th, 2009 at 1:57 PM ^
My thoughts exactly.
September 11th, 2009 at 3:10 PM ^
FIRE MILLEN
September 11th, 2009 at 1:35 PM ^
as long as we get to see our beloved Wolverines! We'll get the play by play later by Brian :)
September 11th, 2009 at 1:50 PM ^
I will be rolling my eyes to the point of diziness if he talks about how a player's skills may translate into the NFL...
September 11th, 2009 at 1:56 PM ^
Who knows, maybe now that he is apart of the media, maybe he will finally release the dirty pictures he has of Ford that allowed him to keep his job for so long. I don't know about you, but I always wondered how bad those photos were.
September 11th, 2009 at 2:01 PM ^
...that he says he hopes Rosenberg grows a pair of testicles.....and that he rides in on the back of Marty Morningwheg's Harley....
September 11th, 2009 at 2:12 PM ^
Luckily I won't have to listen to him because I'll be at the game. I realize he was a very good brodacaster before leading the Lions to an 0-16 season, but I would contend that having that record on his resume destroys any credibility where football is concerned. On the other hand, maybe he has some good stories about how much "Big" Mike Williams hit the buffet table. What a player.
September 11th, 2009 at 2:20 PM ^
Millen is a horrible, horrible, horrible GM, but a decent commentator. I don't mind having him in the booth so long as he doesn't make any references to the Wolverines looking like the 2008 Lions.
September 11th, 2009 at 2:53 PM ^
I think you should Paint him destroying the Lions.
September 11th, 2009 at 3:16 PM ^
That's why I'll be at the game.
September 11th, 2009 at 3:24 PM ^
As many have already mentioned, he was always at least a good commentator. I rather enjoyed his NFL broadcasts. He is insightful and objective. It's not much different from my thoughts on Chris Spielman. I hate that he was a Buckeye, but enjoy his football insight during a broadcast.
I actually am not that angry at Matt Millen for what he did in Detroit. While it was a horrid job, I doubt there are many who could succeed in that toxic atmosphere. Until there is different ownership in Detroit, I will not believe the Lions can be a successful franchise.
September 11th, 2009 at 3:52 PM ^
Even though asking insight from Matt Millen about football is like asking Rod Blagojevich for political advice, Millen has no choice but to be supportive of Michigan football and Rich Rodriguez. Since he's hoping to redeem his name (although that will never really happen), he cannot afford to make any more enemies from the state of Michigan. So, while I'm thankful I'll be at the game instead of listening to his "wisdom," I'm glad someone (even though its Millen) in the media will be supportive of the maize and blue.
September 11th, 2009 at 5:56 PM ^
Couldn't handle him on Sundays. No reason Saturday's will be any better.
September 11th, 2009 at 6:20 PM ^
ABC Detroit runs this disclaimer:
Matt Millen was president of the Lions for the worst eight-year run in the history of the NFL. Knowing his history with the team, is there a credibility issue as he now serves as an analyst
September 11th, 2009 at 11:42 PM ^
that I can make it since I don't want to drag all the computer stuff out into the living room.