Sunday Morning Line-Up Throughout NFL Season
| SportsCenter | 8-10 a.m. ESPN; 10 a.m.-7p.m. ESPNEWS |
| NFL Countdown | 10 a.m.-1p.m. ESPN |
| Outside the Lines | 10-10:30 a.m. ESPN2 |
| Sports Reporters | 10:30-11 a.m. ESPN2 |
| Fantasy Football | 11 a.m.-1 p.m. ESPN2 |
Rex Ryan’s Revelation
Outside the Lines (Sunday, 10 a.m. ET, ESPN2*)
https://youtu.be/pO5wf1PsXdc
Bluster, bravado, bombast are qualities Rex Ryan has not exactly lacked as head coach of the New York Jets. But as he heads into his fourth season, Ryan brings with him not only a new, slimmer physique but also a fresh approach to managing a franchise that failed to make the playoffs in 2011. Sal Paolantonioreports on the revelations that led to Ryan’s new outlook.
*Note special air time — 10 a.m. on ESPN2 – throughout NFL season
“Something that’s always been a strength of mine is knowing the pulse, having the pulse of the team, and I never had it.” – Rex Ryan, on why he felt like he needed to change his approach after the 2011 season
Dear Mr. Williams…
Sunday NFL Countdown (Sunday, 10 a.m., ESPN)
https://youtu.be/nos-pXj3Jsc
Two late game fumbles in the NFC Championship game by San Francisco wide receiver Kyle Williams’ led to two Giants’ scores, including the game-winning field goal that kept the 49ers from the Super Bowl. Even though Williams knew fans would be critical of him, he never expected to receive death threats to his family via Twitter. But, a letter from a seven-year old fan helped Williams put his mistakes behind him and find a new perspective moving forward. Keyshawn Johnson reports.
“I was really sad and then my dad said, ‘If you feel bad, how do you think Kyle feels?’ Then my dad said, ‘Do you want to write him a letter?’ and I said, ‘Sure.’” – Owen Shure, seven-year old 49ers fan
“The fact that he can look at it and look at the bigger picture at seven years old and realize what’s going on, it has some resonation with me because it takes you down to earth a little bit and says ‘You’re gonna be fine.’ This is one of those things that’s going to pass over, and if a seven-year old can understand that, then you damn sure can at (age) 23.” – Kyle Williams, 49ers wide receiver on the letter he received from Shure
Welcome to the SEC
College Gameday (Saturday, 10 a.m., ESPN)
Excitement fills the air from Columbia to College Station as Missouri and Texas A&M make their SEC debuts this weekend. But, along with anticipation, there is also a sense of uneasiness and anxiety surrounding this inaugural appearance into a league that has been home to the last six national champions. Tom Rinaldi reports that many Tigers and Aggies fans hope Saturday is more of a warm welcome than a rude awakening.
“I think that they’ll find that there’s some very, very, competitive teams in this league.” — Les Miles, LSU head football coach on what Missouri and Texas A&M can expect in the SEC.
“Get ready, you’re in for a long season.” — Larry Warford, Kentucky offensive lineman, on his advice to Texas A&M and Missouri
“There is no off week. There is no down week. There’s no easy week when you get in the Southeastern Conference.” — Dan Mullen, Mississippi State head football coach
“Magic Trick” Examines Women’s Professional Soccer Issues
ESPN The Magazine (newsstands Friday)
Many believe MagicJack owner and boorish businessman, Dan Borislow sabotaged the women’s professional soccer league with his bizarre demands and uncompromising behavior. So why do the sport’s biggest stars, including Abby Wambach and Hope Solo, continue to back him? ESPN The Magazine’s Peter Keating and Shaun Assael explore this and more in “Magic Trick.”
