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Mina Kimes Defended By Media Colleagues Against Jeff Garcia Tirade
“Who the hell is Mina Kimes and when is the last time she threw a touchdown pass in a game?”

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4 months agoon

Mina Kimes is one of the most substantive commentators on ESPN, sharing thoughtful, in-depth analysis on opinion on a variety of the network’s programming including NFL Live, Around the Horn, Debatable, ESPN Daily, and The Mina Kimes Show Featuring Lenny.
Unfortunately, there are still some who try to denounce and belittle her work, largely because she’s a woman. Kimes surely receives more blowback and harassment than most aware of. But she occasionally shares some of the comments to, as she put it, show women that “it never ends and has absolutely nothing to do” with you.
I understand that "Don't amplify" argument, I really do. But I get asked by women every day whether it's normal, and I want people to see: It never ends and it has absolutely nothing to do you with.
— Mina Kimes (@minakimes) January 3, 2022
The latest to go after Kimes for no rational reason was former San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jeff Garcia. In a since-deleted Instagram post, Garcia went after Kimes for her criticism of current Niners QB Jimmy Garoppolo.
On Tuesday’s First Take, Kimes said Garoppolo was “the worst quarterback left in the postseason” and “the definition of being part of the group project that gets an A, while doing none of the work.”
That apparently touched a nerve with Garcia, who followed up with an Instagram tirade.
“Who the hell is Mina Kimes and when is the last time she threw a touchdown pass in a game?” wrote Garcia. “NEVER! EVER! Has she taken a snap or can truly understand the ability, the mindset, the physical and mental toughness, that it takes to play the QB position in the NFL?”
Garcia’s remarks quickly circulated through social media with many media colleagues and fans moving to Kimes’s defense. Kimes herself responded with a tweet that she later deleted, perhaps thinking that she shouldn’t have done so. Here’s a screenshot, in which Garcia’s full post is also shown:

On one level, Garcia’s attack could be viewed as a “you didn’t play the game” retort often directed at media. But mentioning “mindset” and “physical and mental toughness” sure seemed to refer to Kimes being a woman.
By the way, Garoppolo passed for 121 yards versus the Packers in their divisional playoff game, completing 11 of 19 passes with no touchdowns and one interception.
As mentioned, many responded to Garcia’s attack in defense of Kimes, including her NFL Live colleague Dan Orlovsky.
I’ve known & worked with @minakimes for years. I’ve shared thousands of texts about football with her. Hundreds & hundreds of in person conversation about football & about QBs—she’s never once implied “it was easy” or pretended to know how hard it is to do. 🗣🗣She’s PHENOMENAL
— Dan Orlovsky (@danorlovsky7) January 27, 2022
I just read Jeff Garcia's hysteria over Mina Kimes' football analysis. It amazes me how many of my XY-chromosomed colleagues still can't deal with a smart woman talking sports. Fellas, let's not be dinosaurs.
— Glen Macnow (@RealGlenMacnow) January 27, 2022
It goes without saying that @minakimes was always first on the field and last off. 9 years as the best press corner in the CFL. Vancouver misses her. The community work, all of it.
— Kenny Mayne (@Kenny_Mayne) January 27, 2022
Mina Kimes. Class act.
— Cari Champion (@CariChampion) January 27, 2022
“When is the last time she threw a touchdown pass in a game?”….wooooo buddy… the testosterone insecurity is at a 10… funny how Jeff says this about @minakimes and no one else… Mina- keep doing your thing and ignore this BS. pic.twitter.com/E5Isjww48r
— Kevin Negandhi (@KevinNegandhi) January 27, 2022
"when is the last time she threw a touchdown pass in a game?"
— Jesse Spector (@jessespector) January 27, 2022
well, jeff garcia, an interesting thing is that mina kimes has as many touchdown passes in this year's playoffs as jimmy garoppolo and aaron rodgers combined
Maybe Kimes should get the final word on this, responding both to Keyshawn Johnson’s arguing in Garoppolo’s favor on First Take and Garcia’s attempt to belittle her.
Only I was bold enough to note that the QB who posted the 2nd lowest QBR in a playoff win in 15 years did not have a good game lol
— Mina Kimes (@minakimes) January 27, 2022
Garoppolo and the 49ers face the Los Angeles Rams in the NFC Championship game Sunday at 6:30 p.m. ET on Fox. Will the result feed Kimes’s point or present a counter-argument?
Ian Casselberry
Ian Casselberry is a sports media columnist for BSM. He has previously written and edited for Awful Announcing, The Comeback, Sports Illustrated, Yahoo Sports, MLive, Bleacher Report, and SB Nation. You can find him on Twitter @iancass or reach him by email at iancass@gmail.com.
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Poll Data Shows Tepid Response To Tom Brady Joining FOX
“A recent Harris Poll conducted on behalf of Front Office Sports showed that 1 in 3 Americans are more likely to watch a game with Brady on the microphone.”

Published
10 hours agoon
May 19, 2022
FOX Sports reportedly signed Tom Brady to a 10-year deal worth $375 million to make the seven-time Super Bowl champion the new lead analyst for its top NFL broadcast once his playing career is over.
A recent Harris Poll conducted on behalf of Front Office Sports showed that 1 in 3 Americans are more likely to watch a game with Brady on the microphone.
The poll said 2 in 5 NFL fans have a better opinion of FOX Sports following the deal, with 41% of NFL fans being at least somewhat more likely to watch a game with Brady as an analyst.
Data shows one-third of NFL fans think the deal Brady reportedly agreed to is worth about the same as its reported value.
That reaction could probably be described as “tepid”. That may be exactly what FOX expects and maybe all it wants.
Last week, Domonique Foxworth of ESPN suggested that the paycheck is less about what the network thinks Tom Brady means to viewers and more about showing the NFL that the network values its product.
Jordan Bondurant
Jordan Bondurant is a features reporter for Barrett News Media. He also works for ABC8 News and Newsradio WRVA and 910 The Fan in Richmond, Virginia. His prior experiences include working for the Richmond Times-Dispatch, the Danville Register & Bee, Virginia Lawyers Weekly and iHeartradio Richmond. He can be reached by email at Jordan.E.Bondurant@gmail.com or follow him on Twitter @J__Bondurant.
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FOX Not Interested In Joining Streaming Sports Wars
“All this fight that’s going on, sort of gladiatorial kind of bloodshed, is really for that last position, right, in the three to four services that people will take?”

Published
10 hours agoon
May 19, 2022
The CEO of FOX doesn’t plan on forking over billions of dollars to be people’s last choice for paid streaming services.
Lachlan Murdoch said at a time when more than 80% of American homes already have some kind of paid streaming service, it’s not worthwhile to jump on that train.
Amazon, Netflix and Disney+ typically account for the average streaming presence in a household.
“All this fight that’s going on, sort of gladiatorial kind of bloodshed, is really for that last position, right, in the three to four services that people will take,” Murdoch said at a tech conference earlier this year. “And so the billions of dollars that’s being spent by multiple aspirants is all for that last position. And so we are extraordinarily — I want to say that — we’re happy to be sort of sitting on the sidelines.”
Murdoch told Benjamin Swinburne that when it comes to the NFL, FOX’s media rights are the same as CBS, NBC and ESPN. The main focus for the company remains on keeping games on TV.
“We don’t believe it helps us to put those rights under a streaming service or free on over-the-air. We think it’s very important that those rights remain exclusive to the broadcast environment,” Murdoch said.
FOX does stream games through its app, but it is only the games it is also carrying on its broadcast network or FS1.
Jordan Bondurant
Jordan Bondurant is a features reporter for Barrett News Media. He also works for ABC8 News and Newsradio WRVA and 910 The Fan in Richmond, Virginia. His prior experiences include working for the Richmond Times-Dispatch, the Danville Register & Bee, Virginia Lawyers Weekly and iHeartradio Richmond. He can be reached by email at Jordan.E.Bondurant@gmail.com or follow him on Twitter @J__Bondurant.
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NBA Draft To Get Simulcast From ESPN & ABC
“This follows the simulcast model ESPN and ABC have employed for several years with the NFL Draft.”

Published
11 hours agoon
May 19, 2022
ESPN is set for the 2022 NBA Draft coming up on June 23 at 8 p.m. from the Barclays Center in Brooklyn. The network announced Wednesday the crews that will handle coverage on both ESPN and ABC.
ABC will broadcast the first round in primetime. Kevin Negandhi will host and will be joined by Stephen A. Smith, Chiney Ogwumike and Jalen Rose. Monica McNutt will be reporting and interviewing draftees.
This follows the simulcast model ESPN and ABC have employed for several years with the NFL Draft.
Malika Andrews will host both rounds for ESPN. Jay Bilas, Kendrick Perkins and Adrian Wojnarowski will share the set. Analysts Bobby Marks and Mike Schmitz will contribute.
“We’re thrilled that Malika Andrews will host this year’s ESPN presentation as she brings her well-documented, widespread skillset to our main set,” said David Roberts, head of NBA and Studio Production for ESPN. “The event will showcase the scope and depth of our NBA and college basketball talent roster with accomplished journalists and high-profile personalities across ESPN, ABC and ESPN Radio.”
ESPN will air a pre-draft red carpet show hosted by Cassidy Hubbarth from 5-6 p.m. Perkins and Richard Jefferson will also make appearances.
Jordan Bondurant
Jordan Bondurant is a features reporter for Barrett News Media. He also works for ABC8 News and Newsradio WRVA and 910 The Fan in Richmond, Virginia. His prior experiences include working for the Richmond Times-Dispatch, the Danville Register & Bee, Virginia Lawyers Weekly and iHeartradio Richmond. He can be reached by email at Jordan.E.Bondurant@gmail.com or follow him on Twitter @J__Bondurant.