Biggest Douchebag in Sports?

whacked · Feb 5, 2008

Originally Posted by Douglas

But my opinion is based on my bewilderment that a guy could always be so wrong in his predictions and yet maintain his SI job for so long.

Not this year.

Cool that you brought it up though, I didn't know he were this bad:

XXXVII (1994) Cowboys 30, Bills 13 -- For the fourth straight year, I picked Buffalo. SI's preview issue had on its cover, "Cheer up, Cowboys, Dr. Z Picks Bills." Worst of all, I was never informed. Nothing like a little loyalty from your employer. Let's call this one a C-minus.

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/200...5/super/1.html

Piobaire · Feb 5, 2008

The entire peloton. They are killing their own sport, bringing disgrace upon themselves, and robbing me of the enjoyment of watching the three grand tours.

awcollin · Feb 5, 2008

Since we're moving into the realm of announcers...

Joe Buck.

kwilkinson · Feb 5, 2008

My god i can't believe i'll be the first to say it... John Madden.

gdl203 · Feb 5, 2008

It's a tie between Kobe Bryant, Barry Bonds and that unnamed South Florida bike rider with a shaving obsession

kwilkinson · Feb 5, 2008

I get the odd feeling that I've spoken to that unnamed Florida bike rider.

FLMountainMan · Feb 5, 2008

Originally Posted by shoreman1782

Are sports-radio guys qualified?

Colin Cowherd

Howard Eskin

I like Colin Cowherd. Dan Sileo though.....

Brian278 · Feb 5, 2008

I feel that much like the late douchebag contest (RIP), we need a clearer definition here. A douchebag is first and foremost a typically blatant asshole and has a grossly overinflated self-worth. Several of these recommendations do not meet that rubric. Marv Albert and John Madden spring to mind, unless there's a lot of evidence of them being assholes off the air tha I'm not aware of. Tony Dungy is a bit of a stretch as well, no surprise that it's from The Pats Fan. Reportedly most of the league and the media love the guy, hardly douche material. A douche is nearly-universally loathed by there non-fans, IMO.

I like to think of your that if your average Amjack asshole douche playing sports, and think of the douchiest among them. Hence, Sabattini is still my pick.

gdl203 · Feb 5, 2008

Originally Posted by Brian278

A douchebag is first and foremost a typically blatant asshole and has a grossly overinflated self-worth.

Originally Posted by gdl203

It's a tie between Kobe Bryant, Barry Bonds and that unnamed South Florida bike rider with a shaving obsession

Quirk · Feb 5, 2008

A DB designation might be a little harsh, but Bob Costas now grates on me, and I used to really like him back in the day. I also used to like Bryant Gumbel, but he's now reached DB status for me.

ghulkhan · Feb 5, 2008

leyton hewitt

Thomas · Feb 5, 2008

Originally Posted by Brian278

I like to think of your that if your average Amjack asshole douche playing sports, and think of the douchiest among them. Hence, Sabattini is still my pick.

Sabattini is a quality pick for douchiness. I had no idea he took a bride.

Ian Poulter ran his mouth off a bit much as well, taking aim at Tiger earlier this season, to absolutely no avail. For that matter, any golfer who talks trash.

Ambulance Chaser · Feb 5, 2008

Floyd Mayweather, although a lot of what he does may be an act rather than natural douchiness.

Thracozaag · Feb 5, 2008

Bill Walker.

montecristo#4 · Feb 5, 2008

Originally Posted by Brian278

Tony Dungy is a bit of a stretch as well, no surprise that it's from The Pats Fan. Reportedly most of the league and the media love the guy, hardly douche material. A douche is nearly-universally loathed by there non-fans, IMO. .

Well, I'll be the first to admit that Dungy is an under-the-radar DB. And at least I tried to justfy my opinion with some facts.

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