The Monday Lineup: 10 ESPN moments from the weekend
Some of what you might have missed from around ESPN this weekend:
1.MNF analyst Jon Gruden (right) watches practice with Washington head coach – and his brother – Jay
We're BROTHERS!!
Jon Gruden at @Redskins practice today with his brother Jay Gruden. pic.twitter.com/p9NwMJKelg
— ESPN Monday Night (@ESPNMondayNight) August 16, 2014
Jon Gruden used to call Jay Gruden 'Dog Boy' http://t.co/H9u7MpKMKC (via @CHICKatCSN) pic.twitter.com/QUi3IuRggY
— Dan Steinberg (@dcsportsbog) August 15, 2014
2. Jon Gruden continued doing his homework in preparation for Cleveland-Washington on MNF
Watching #Browns practice w Jon Gruden today. Long-time #Browns fan. pic.twitter.com/dg33L9ebGi
— Tony Grossi (@TonyGrossi) August 15, 2014
@ESPNMondayNight @bhofheimer_espn @tunasweasel Couple of Johnny's having a chat. #Manziel on #MNF Monday at 8ET pic.twitter.com/BbFyqtiU7f
— Anthony DeVita (@BUTerrier2003) August 15, 2014
Days like today…make me so happy & grateful to be working in this business. @ESPNMondayNight 's production crew is the best of the best.
— Pam Chvotkin (@reddusfoximus) August 18, 2014
3. Philly’s bursting with pride over LLWS team
Can't thank @espnW for the coverage of Mo'ne Davis & the Taney baseball team..can't get enough. http://t.co/KJPNZS1X4Q #oddsbeaters #philly
— dawnstaley (@dawnstaley) August 14, 2014
@dawnstaley @espnW Honored to get attention from local HOFamer and an awesome network. Thank you #brotherlylove #MoNeDavis #TaneyDragons
— Taney Baseball (@taneybaseball) August 15, 2014
4. “Summer Forever” Fever
#LLWS Nomar said it best – it makes you remember #LLWS2014 the greatest sporting event
— Paul O Boyer (@pboyer64) August 17, 2014
that game tonight is why the little league world series is such a special, unique event. Never disappointed. Nashville and RI.. outstanding
— karl ravech (@karlravechespn) August 17, 2014
Saw ESPN analyst Barry Larkin sign autographs for everyone that found him on his way out of the booth after the Rapid City-Lynwood game.
— Ben Brigandi (@benbrigandisg) August 16, 2014
5.
There's just something about watching Sunday Night Baseball that makes me happy.
— Jacob Huegel (@JHuey3) August 18, 2014
Sunday night baseball is the perfect ending to the week
— Cole Breitenbucher (@ColeBreiten23) August 18, 2014
6.
I love how much @franfraschilla shares his love of internat'l basketball. Coach's passion & love of this global sport is always so evident.
— Desmond M. Wallace (@MisterWallaceGA) August 17, 2014
I don't believe there is a broadcaster in the World more knowledgable than @franfraschilla about @FIBA Basketball Strategy & personnel.
— Brendan Suhr (@brendansuhr) August 17, 2014
I could listen to @franfraschilla talk basketball all day!!!! Love his commentary during #usavsbrazil
— Josh Thompson (@ctownbasketball) August 17, 2014
7.
Thank heaven for all the nice journos out there like @DwayneBrayESPN and @wobryan who graciously shared knowledge w/me this month. <3
— Stephanie Foo (@imontheradio) August 15, 2014
8.
I really think "make people cry" is in Tom Rinaldi's job description. Another fantastic piece, on Pete Frates and ALS http://t.co/pSA57htMYH
— Dan Kolko (@masnKolko) August 18, 2014
Trent Dilfer’s Ice Bucket Challenge to Elite 11 QBs:
Reminder to #StrikeOutALS @TDESPN is donating $100 per #Elite11 alum challenge accepted. Wear your #E11 shirt http://t.co/Bfwwc4MbmH
— Elite11 (@Elite11) August 18, 2014
9.
Know now what others will learn later about the next crop of CFB & NFL QB's. Watch @Elite11 Documentary Sun 8EST ESPNU @TDESPN @qbcentric
— John Elway (@johnelway) August 17, 2014
Check out #Elite11 on ESPNU tonight at 5pm PDT! Always a great show! @TDESPN @YogiRoth #AlwaysCompete
— Pete Carroll (@PeteCarroll) August 17, 2014
10.
@CincyTennis @bgtennisnation a candid Brad and Fed pic.twitter.com/vrq74Ukl9V
— Oliver Devine (@DevineOliver) August 16, 2014
Kristen Hudak, Derek Volner, Bill Hofheimer, David Scott and Sheldon Spencer contributed to this post