... of, the media coverage surrounding them.

Let's face it: In today's sports television scene, there are numerous trends that hamper coverage of the games. Instead of surrounding the game with solid analysis and sober thought, networks ensconce today's contests in promos and talking heads.

The following is my list of helpful suggestions to improve the overall quality of game coverage (and why they probably won't be followed).

 

1. Stop hiring former athletes just for the sake of hiring former athletes.

I think we can all understand why networks almost exclusively hire former players to serve as analysts and color commentator—former players are known to the public and have established fanba...

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