Sports Media Interviews

After class today, one of my takeaways was the ridiculous prices we pay as sports fans. From cable bills, to game tickets to the price of a single beer, we pay to watch sports. I interviewed my younger brother E.J. and my friend Justin about their opinions of our class questions.

Did you watch the BCS title game?

E.J.:
"I mainly watched it because it's a title game and there wasn't really anything else on that night."
"But it was like the most boring title game ever, Alabama just crushed them. I turned it off after halftime."

Justin:
"Yeah I watched it just cause I thought it would be the best thing on that night."
"Overall it sucked, but it was a better game than the last time they played each other."
"It was just bad though."

Who are your favorite sportscasters? Why?

E.J.:
"I don't really have a favorite, but I can say my least favorite is John Buccigross."
"I just feel like he doesn't know anything and he's just trying to be a TV personality."

Justin:
"I like Michael Wilbon and Jay Mariotti a lot."
"Mostly because they are from Chicago and like the same teams as me."
"I hate John Madden, well really his voice just annoys me."

Will you attend more games or watch more games this year?

E.J.:
"Well I don't really have the money to go to games." (He's 15)
"But I like watching them at home more because I hate the crowds and stuff."

Justin:
"I just moved to the city and got a better higher-paying job, so I guess I would say that I will probably go to more games this year. Mainly because I can afford it now and I'm closer to the stadiums."