Behind the Line

College Basketball Dominates NBA TV Ratings

NBA TV ratings have been struggling all season. Even though the NBA is experiencing a slight increase in TV ratings compared to last season...the NBA audience is still low in comparison to past years.

We compare NBA TV ratings last week to ratings for NCAA conference tournaments in college basketball. We show how NCAA conference tournaments doubled...and in some cases tripled the NBA audience. 

We explain why the NBA is struggling...and how there isn't a superstar waiting to boost the NBA once LeBron James retires.

March Madness Being Used In Push For Equity

March Madness is one of the best sporting events of the year. However...the 2022 March Madness tournament is being used as another vehicle to promote equity.

We react to clips of Sedona Prince and Chiney Ogwumike. Both women are pushing for March Madness to be more equitable for women. We explain how their ideas are the opposite of being equitable.

Bomani Jones Shifts From ESPN to HBO & Flops AGAIN

Bomani Jones has had a tough career so far in the media. ESPN gave Bomani Jones multiple opportunities on radio and television...and he didn't deliver each time. Bomani Jones felt he would be better served on premium cable...so he moved to HBO.

We reveal and react to the premiere ratings of Game Theory With Bomani Jones on HBO. We discuss the continued decline of Bomani Jones...and question why Bomani Jones continues to be given opportunities in the mainstream media.

Skip Bayless Pleads For Your Sympathy Regarding Charles Barkley

Skip Bayless and Charles Barkley have opposed each other for over 15 years. Last Thursday...Skip Bayless dedicated an entire hour on his podcast to discuss how Charles Barkley has impacted his wife Ernestine.

We pull a clip from the episode and react to Skip Bayless. We explain how Skip Bayless is overreacting...and is another example of a man in the media pleading for the sympathy of the general public.

Mike Wilbon Is the Newest Member of ESPN Club Woke

Yesterday...Kevin Durant opined about the availability of Kyrie Irving at home games for the Brooklyn Nets. Kevin Durant had some choice words for New York City mayor Eric Adams...and the commentary of Kevin Durant angered Mike Wilbon.

Mike Wilbon blasted Kevin Durant during the NBA coverage on ESPN yesterday. We reveal and react to both Kevin Durant and Mike Wilbon. We discuss the ongoing competition between talking heads at ESPN...to see who can be the most woke.

We explain how Mike Wilbon has sacrificed his integrity and credibility...in order to be accepted amongst his peers at ESPN.

Patrick Mahomes Marries Brittany Matthews...Time For Her to Grow Up

Patrick Mahomes married his long-term girlfriend Brittany Matthews over the weekend. The wedding took place in Hawaii...with Jackson Mahomes serving as the best man to Patrick Mahomes. With Brittany Matthews becoming the official wife of Patrick Mahomes...we explain how it's time for her behavior to change.

We discuss the past antics of Brittany Matthews...and how they're unbecoming of the wife of an NFL quarterback. Instead of Brittany Matthews and Jackson Mahomes being an unwelcome distraction to Patrick Mahomes...it's time they both grow up and know their place.

Naomi Osaka Playing the Victim...AGAIN

Naomi Osaka used to be known as one of the best tennis players in the world. However...instead of Naomi Osaka being known as a four-time Grand Slam Winner...she's become more known for her emotional breakdowns.

We reveal and react to a clip of post-match commentary from Naomi Osaka yesterday at Indian Wells. We compare the reaction of Naomi Osaka...to the reaction of Serena Williams years ago at Indian Wells.

We explain how Naomi Osaka emphasizes victimization...and how Serena Williams showed young women how to be a survivor of adversity.

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Media Blaming Alcohol For Rising Altercations in Sports...We Give the REAL Reason

There's been a drastic rise in altercations involving fans at sporting events. We're seeing this from the high school to professional level. USA Today along with the rest of the mainstream media has devised a range of excuses...ranging from the pandemic...high emotions...and their favorite target...alcohol.

We dispute the media excuses for the increase in negative fan behavior at sporting events. We provide the real reason fans are acting out in stadiums and arena across the country.

ESPN Doubles Down On Woke & Gives Mark Jones Multi-Year Deal

Mark Jones has been working at ESPN for over 30 years...yet he remains relatively unknown in the mainstream. Mark Jones has proven on numerous occasions that he isn't afraid to prove his wokeness. Apparently...this was enough to earn him a multi-year extension at ESPN.

We react to ESPN offering Mark Jones an undeserved extension. We reveal several examples of Mark Jones promoting misinformation...and liking questionable tweets. We explain how Mark Jones is another instance of ESPN basing personnel decisions on Twitter reactions.

Colin Kaepernick Insinuates Another False NFL Return & Adam Schefter Falls For It

Colin Kaepernick is back at it again. Colin Kaepernick uploaded a workout video to Twitter yesterday...insinuating that he wants to make a return to the NFL. ESPN's Adam Schefter immediately fell for Colin Kaepernick...and claimed he could lead an NFL team to the Superbowl.

We reveal and react to the video from Colin Kaepernick...and give several reasons why Colin Kaepernick won't be returning to the NFL. We also explain why Colin Kaepernick is hinting at an NFL return AGAIN...and his motive behind it.