ESPN's very own, Chris Berman, will be interviewing both presidential candidates at halftime of Monday Night Football. The taped, one-on-one segments, will be aired at halftime on this week's NFL (National Football League), Monday Night Football game, on the eve the 2008 presidential election.
The MNF game will feature the Pittsburg Steelers against the Washington Redskins. The game will be played in Washington, D.C. Kickoff time is 8:30 pm EST.
Chris Berman has made his legacy as the voice-over of ESPN's popular sports highlight replays. His entertaining phrases of, "he could go all the way" and "WHOOP" are classics. His zany and clever one liners have made him one of the most loved sportscasters in the business.
This unique opportunity for Chris to interview the candidates was a partnership between ESPN and the National Football League. John McCain and Barack Obama will each do one-on-one segments, via satellite, earlier in the day on Monday with Chris.
This interview will provide both candidates, Senator John McCain and Senator Barack Obama, the last opportunity to "sell" their plans and strategies as president of the United States, on prime-time television. ESPN is averaging a little over 12 million viewers this season.It is said that the Washington Redskins are a barometer for predicting the outcome of presidential elections. If history repeats itself, a Washington Redskin victory would mean a win for John McCain. A win by the Pittsburgh Steelers would mean Barack Obama will be president.
The game will be exciting, and should have a playoff feel. Expect ESPN ratings to shoot through the roof. WHOOP! He could go all the way!
1 comment:
Do you even care that Obama and McCain is going to speak on MNF? Because I dont. Not like anything they say tonight will influence or matter when the election is TOMORROW. My thoughts: http://jib-sports-culture.blogspot.com/
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