I've read what you all think so far, and you all make excellent points. However, considering what this was, and the logistical nightmare of it all, I thought ESPN did a pretty good job.

I think there were just too many hours of coverage though. They did not have enough material to fill all the hours. They had to reshow several of their features, and if you were watching all of it, you got a lot of repeats. However, for those who only got to see a little coverage, the additional showings of the same features worked out well.

I think what ESPN tried to do was incorporate "College Game Day" from their football and basketball coverage, as well as their Basscenter into the coverage. Trying to get film coverage of the fishing edited, put together, turned around in such a short time is dang near impossible to do, yet they did a fair amount of it. The weather did not cooperate as much as I am sure they would have liked. You could see the remote broadcasts kept breaking up, and I am sure that was a direct result of the poor weather conditions.

Finally, remember, ESPN has dumbed down their fishing shows, PERIOD. Those of us that really want the advanced bass information can only find that kind of programming in shows like the following: Classic Patterns (where is that show now?), Lindner's angling edge, and InFisherman. This coverage was about trying to entertain those who are just getting into fishing, I believe.

Now maybe it just doesn't take much to entertain me, but by adjusting my view point of the coverage, I was able to enjoy the show.

I just wish I could have been there in person.

Maybe some year.

Danny