WKTA Roundtable--why is Brian always so rude to Ira?
January 5th, 2018 at 12:04 PM ^
Yeah, would love to see his writing on a more recurring basis
January 5th, 2018 at 11:26 AM ^
i don't know... just seemed like buddies hanging out and giving each other the gears now and again...?
January 5th, 2018 at 11:27 AM ^
Sam is amazing and keeps the roundtable fun and interesting - even after a disappointing loss. Ira uses the roundtable to give his own opinions instead of facilitating and letting his guests air time. This week's roundtable was especially Ira-heavy, which was frustrating. However, Brian, Ed, and Craig are always polite and professional to Ira (and their banter with each other is in good fun).
January 5th, 2018 at 11:29 AM ^
tickets for seats on the slow boat to Bolivia. All aboard!!!
January 5th, 2018 at 11:31 AM ^
I listen most weeks and don't read any deeper meanings into the exchanges - it's just a panel of guys shooting the breeze about various topics.
January 5th, 2018 at 11:36 AM ^
So, if we're going to discuss the roundtable, I will add my 2 cents:
I do find Brian to be the one I'm most interested in their opinion, because it's typically backed up with very detailed film review; however, I do wish he were less abrasive toward differing opinions – whether that be callers or peers. Unlike other people below, I do believe Ed brings value, albeit, very data driven (which can be flawed). As a data person and someone who really believes in the power of advanced stats, I do like to hear what the data says about matchups, etc. Earlier in the year his model had UCF #1 and that caused him to be mocked and in hindsight I believe that just proves his model has value.
One thing I really wish would not happen is the marginalization of The Venerable Craig Ross. There are times when he chimes in and he is immediately cut off once the roundtable thinks they get an idea of where he is heading with his point. Even Sam is guilty of cutting him off when he is in the middle of a point. I know he can bring up dated references, but I find his insight fascinating and I wish they would allow him to speak more often.
Having said that, the roundtable is #1 on my podcast rankings. I would listen to an episode of that before anything else.
Thanks for doing them!
January 5th, 2018 at 11:41 AM ^
He spews hawttakes and occasionally throws in stats which are usually tangential to what he is discussing.
January 5th, 2018 at 12:25 PM ^
January 5th, 2018 at 12:29 PM ^
I like Ed, for what it's worth. The roundtable might not be the best situation for him, but I have started listening to his football analytics podcast and it's pretty interesting, especially if you like to bet on games.
January 5th, 2018 at 11:37 AM ^
I love the roundtable, moreso than that blog usually because there are different points of view.
My only problem with Brian on the roundtable is that he mumbles sometimes and I can't hear what he's saying.
January 5th, 2018 at 11:50 AM ^
thank you. I always want to call in just to tell Brian to stop mumbling and trailing off at the end of his sent..... mumble... S&P....mumble... PFF.... mumble
BRIAN, do what the cartoon bear avatar says and enunciate. And sit up straight, you sound slouchy. And cut that hair, hippie.
January 5th, 2018 at 1:03 PM ^
"Talk into the mic, Brian" - Big Cat
January 5th, 2018 at 11:44 AM ^
I stopped listening to the podcast because I thought Brian was rude/dismissive of Ace and Jamie Mac - not all the time, but enough. I figured if I just wanted Brian's take without all that I could just read the column, which is what I stick to now. I didn't listen to the roundtable so can't comment on that.
January 5th, 2018 at 11:48 AM ^
Yup, with limited time I usually pass over the MGOBlog roundtable for the WTKA one.
It's Brian's blog he can do what he wants, but he dominates the show online and on the podcasts.
January 5th, 2018 at 12:01 PM ^
This is an interesting opinion. I never thought of it that way, I guess I just like rude/dismissive.
January 5th, 2018 at 1:03 PM ^
January 5th, 2018 at 11:44 AM ^
i like how at ed feng's powerrank website he mentions his 'Standford' Ph.D. multiple times.
January 5th, 2018 at 11:47 AM ^
it's not his fault if other people confuse it with a more prestigious, slightly differently spelled school in Palo Alto.
January 5th, 2018 at 11:54 AM ^
ooops. that's my typo. he wrote 'stanford. Ph.D.'
January 5th, 2018 at 1:20 PM ^
Noticed that too the other day. Haha
January 5th, 2018 at 11:57 AM ^
January 5th, 2018 at 11:58 AM ^
On the subject of Ira, I find him very difficult to listen to. If I turn on WTKA and he's doing any sort of extended talking I always switch it off. It often feels like he is just talking for the sake of talking, and usually about something petty. I get that filling dead air is part of the job, but he isn't very good at it.
January 5th, 2018 at 12:07 PM ^
Agreed 100% - well said. And, hate to say it - Ira has one of the most annoying voices I've ever heard on the radio. Nearly impossible for me to listen to for more than a few minutes if he goes on a long spiel.
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January 5th, 2018 at 6:28 PM ^
I have the same take with most of the so-called "college football analysts". They talk to hear themselves talk and are afraid (insecure) of dead air. And say way too much about nothing. Plus I hate their joking banter.
The NFL announcers and analysts are sooooooo much better than the college ones!
January 5th, 2018 at 12:16 PM ^
LOL, it is called joking around with someone. Brian is just busting Ed's chops for entertainment value. It makes the segment more listenable to me but you I guess you can't control how someone interprets something.
January 5th, 2018 at 12:19 PM ^
I was always fond of Crazy Ira and the Douche.
January 5th, 2018 at 1:56 PM ^
His twitter mentions seem to get him worked up. Maybe he should not do twitter.
January 5th, 2018 at 3:05 PM ^
Brian's reactions to things that are dumb are hilarious. I agree that Ed doesn't add much. His points tend to be pedantic and not grounded visual observation of the game. Not much insight otherwise. His voice and speaking style sound like a teen who recently completed puberty but hasn't found his best voice modulation yet. He generates more awkward moments than insights.
January 5th, 2018 at 4:26 PM ^
I think Ira tries to talk too much and overwhelms the discussion. It's the MGoBlog roundtable, so obviously I wanna hear from Brian, but I also like having an environment where respectful sane people can push back at some Brian ideas and we can hear stuff discussed.
I don't really wanna hear Ira like, give a speech where the only response you can have at the end of it is "yep" or hear from some moron who still thinks total yards matter in the year of our lord 2017.
January 5th, 2018 at 6:33 PM ^
Not getting all the dislike. I love Ira, both as the main guy and the co-host/backup. Love the sound of his voice and the way his thoughts flow seemingly without effort. Prefer Sam and Ira together, but if Sam's away as he was this week I've no problem listening to Ira.
After a loss, the only radio voices I really want to hear would be Ira... Dan Dierdorf... Janssen.
January 6th, 2018 at 4:43 PM ^