But I Must Know, What Does Kiper Think?

Argh. Is there a bigger waste of 26 hours of TV than ESPN’s coverage of the NFL Draft? I mean, Christ, what’s wrong with people that they’ve managed to convince themselves that listening to Mel Kiper and half-a-dozen other idiots blathering on about left tackles for two days constitutes entertainment? I don’t really blame ESPN; if the draft didn’t get ratings, it wouldn’t be on. I blame America. Here’s a tip; if you turn off your TV and do something with your life for the next day and a half, you can STILL get the results on Sunday night. They’ll even come in a convenient list format.

While I’m on the subject, let me further decry the creeping, expansive coverage of the NFL on Sportscenter. It’s April, for crying out loud, and I nevertheless find myself subjected to such tripe as “Which AFC South team will have the easiest road in November?” The NFL is fine, but there are alternative athletic options for our viewing pleasure…