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Yesterday, The Big Lead picked up on a throwaway line in a Scoop Jackson chat and postulated that Jason Whitlock could be the next in line to leave the apparently sinking ship that is ESPN Page 2. Considering that Whitlock and Scoop are hardly the best of friends, we weren't quite sure how much faith we could have in that.
But, turns out, it's true: We've confirmed that Whitlock is indeed leaving the site and could sign a deal with the all-of-a-sudden everywhere AOL Sports as early as next week. He should still be a fixture on ESPN television, but that's just because Lupica's got a thing for big guys.
So, to take stock at Page 2: Since their arguable peak of three years ago, they've lost Whitlock, Hunter S. Thompson, Ralph Wiley, Dan Shanoff, Skip Bayless and, hmm, we're probably forgetting some people. We could debate the merits of some of those guys, but their loss pretty much just leaves (other than Scoop) Bill Simmons, standing there, wondering where everyone went. Isn't it funny that the one guy everyone always assumes is always on the verge of bolting ESPN is the last one left standing?
Is ESPN's Page 2 About to Suffer Another Loss? [The Big Lead]
Whitlock Tells Us How He Really Feels About Scoop [Deadspin]
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THAT COUCH CAN'T BREATHE!!!!
I heard they were all mad that Page 3 didnt get pushed more.
i think i just swallowed my tongue laughing at drew...is that possible?
You can't see it, but he is actually sitting on Scoop Jackson.
Does this mean more Whitlock at the KC Star?
Think about that large man all focused on one place, and you'll begin to understand the grief I feel.
This reminds me of when Chris Rock, Adam Sandler, Chris Farley, Phil Hartman and Mike Meyers all bolted SNL and poor David Spade was left keeping the show alive.
If they're going to keep this thing alive, new blood needs to come in soon. Maybe we should all update our resumes.
There's a couch in that picture? Oh yea! There it is!
After a long day of fellating Jeff George, sometimes you just need a La-Z-Boy.
True that Will, but I heard that after signing Wiley and Thompson, Simmons would have put Death over the Cap.
He's probably helping Jeff George get ready for another 1 week contract that includes no actual playing time.
Whitlock punishing that leather couch is like black on black violence, but with Cows
Hot Carl just compared Simmons to Spade. I can't possibly be happier with that.
Page 2's next columnist:
The mysterious "Drew M."
Judging by his appearance on Colbert, Simmons won't be leaving anytime soon.
That's how I felt about Eddie Vedder in 1994 - that he'd top himself. And here he is, playing all over the world, while the likes of Cobain and Staley have been dead for about 10 years each.
Jaguars fans hate black quarterbacks
Speaking of Witless, did anybody besides me read the dreck that is his most recent column? One of the "truthes" about the NFL that now that Peyton had lost his happy feet, the Colts were now favorites to win the Superbowl. First of all, since when is happy feet/lack of poise the thing we critisize Peyton about. And what I saw from the Colts was a team who can't run the ball or stop the run, which is not a recipie for success in the playoffs agianst the Steelers et al. Still, the most suprising thing about the column whas he didn't mention Jeff George.
David Spade can keep a show alive?
According to my sources Whitlock's new roll will be to referee all fights between jamie and chris mottram
R.I.P. HST
Glad I could make your day, Rob.
You know, if we get like, 30 commenters to kick in $10 apiece, we could probably buy Page 2. Who's with me?
As long as Jim Caple is still employed by the WWL, we can still hold out our hopes for a second installment of 24 College Avenue.
Coach Cantifio? Yeah, I think Jason here's lost his personal pride. You seem to be, uh... you sound like a specialist in those things. Have a presentation for Jason, or is that... no? Nothing? No reels of his good columns? Oh, he never had any? Oh... oh, boy. Okay. Please don't hurt me, sir, the door's on your left. Please just... go.
Once .com looses Buster Onley, there is no reason for the site anymore.
I don't feel like that's $10 well spent.
Mugsy, you may want to take a second look at your copy of the "new" testament
So he's still gonna be on ESPN shows? Good, because nobody reads a teleprompter while co-hosting "Rome is Burning" quite like old Whitlock.
Question : What happens to TMQ? I hope TMQ is there forever. Easterbrook, your 16-page encyclopedics are all that keep me going on the treadmill.
Of course, you might want to start using team names. Jersey/A and Jersey/B makes sense, but "The flying Elvii" for the patriots? Can somebody explain that to me? Next column will be in teh l33t, I hear
Am I the only who thought that Wiley's Page 2 articles were kind of shitty?
Oh, and that couch has the ass, big time.
RIP Ralph Wiley.
Ralph Wiley and Hunter S. Thompson didn't die - they're hiding underneath Whitlocks tits.
That picture makes me want to cry.
Drew - I hear you; but at least he had a voice - and his books are still some of the best around.
I'm still trying to figure out what happened to Page 3.
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I agree, Wiley was never meant to write commentary for a back-door website that prints everything on yellow.
Simmons is kicking himself for not getting out sooner. Now he just looks like Screech.
You're with Whitlock, leather.
Suss--, I'm with you on the Gallo thing. I scan Page 2 to see if Gallo, Simmons or Easterbrook have anything new, then I move on. The only one I get all the way through usually is Gallo.
BTW, has anyone else noticed that Whitlock's weight appears to have tipped the entire room towards him in that picture?
Rob,
You do know there is a part 2 already. Check out www.jimcaple.com. Something about a summer abroad.
And no, I am not Jim Caple.
No Poppi! Noooooooooooo!!
-1 Paper Cut Caple
dj gallo is the true saving grace at page2 right now. simmons is the legend but gallo's articles have been more consistantly entertaining.
criminal..t looks like he tilted the earth off it's axis right before flash
Skank - re: flying elvii, it's simple, really. "The helmet image resembles an airborne Elvis."
http://www.superbowl.com/news/story/9199036
Ha great call Johnny D.
Johnny D- i loved Viking Quest...how about a "Victory" cry?
Wait people actually read Jim Caple? I thought he was just there for filler.
Page 2 = ungood.
No one has ever read Jim Caple. He just has incriminating photos.
that sound you just heard was the ESPN cafeteria buffet breathing a sigh of relief
christ, all we'll have left on Page 2 soon will be Simmons and Uni Watch
I don't see the Dirty Brown Towel.
It's a bold strategy, Cotton. Let's see if it pays off for 'em.
LONG LIVE THE OCHO!
Simmons would leave ESPN but Jimmy Kimmel and Adam Carolla aren't returning his phone calls.
That's a La-Z-Boy just like that Saudi Little League kid was 12. That's a La-Z-Man.
Is Sports Pickle Gallo the Simmons friend/ character Gallo