Behind the Line

ESPN broadcast the Sugar Bowl Thursday afternoon...in college football playoff game between Notre Dame and Georgia. Before the game...the Superdome in New Orleans organized a moment of silence and a display of patriotism during the national anthem. Unfortunately for television viewers...ESPN refused to broadcast it.

We react to ESPN refusing to broadcast the national anthem at the Sugar Bowl...and the pathetic excuse ESPN provided as to why it wasn't broadcast. We criticize ESPN for their so-called timing issue...and explain why we believe ESPN refused to broadcast the national anthem.

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ESPN presented the Sugar Bowl Thursday afternoon...with Allstate once again being the primary sponsor. Before the game between Notre Dame and Georgia...Allstate CEO Tim Wilson presented a message that addressed what happened in New Orleans on New Years Eve. Unfortunately for Allstate...the commercial immediately sparked outrage.

We reveal and react to this Allstate commercial. We explain why we believe this was intentional...and how woke corporations and the media are working together to push the same narrative. We question what the customer response will be to Allstate...and whether Allstate could see thousands of cancellations.

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Angel Reese has experienced a rough start to 2025...which Angel Reese brought on herself. Angel Reese decided to post a provocative video to Instagram on New Years Eve...which sparked intense backlash against Angel Reese. As a result...Angel Reese deleted her Instagram account.

We reveal and react to Angel Reese embarrassing herself on Instagram. We discuss the comparisons between Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese...and question if this is the reason that Angel Reese continues to do this. We also explain why this is the reason that Angel Reese and WNBA players...aren't taken seriously.

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Former NBA player Jeff Teague is once again making headlines...for a discussion about the WNBA. On a recent podcast...Jeff Teague was explaining why WNBA star Aja Wilson wouldn't stand a chance against Bronny James or low-level players in the NBA. In response...Sports Illustrated published an article insinuating that WNBA players are capable of competing against NBA players.

We reveal and react to this article from Sports Illustrated. We discuss the obvious fact that...WNBA players have no chance of competing against high school level players...much less NBA level players. We also discuss Sports Illustrated deleting the article...and question if backlash caused Sports Illustrated to delete it.

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ESPN and the rest of the mainstream media spent New Years Day...reporting on the tragedy in New Orleans. Although FOX News reported the full truth early Wednesday morning...ESPN and the woke media continued with agenda based coverage.

We react to ESPN and the media coverage of the attack in New Orleans. We discuss the importance of word choice...and expose subtle ways that ESPN and the media disguise the full truth. We question why ESPN and the media continue using this tactic...considering their current ratings struggles.

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CNN ended 2024 the same way they started. CNN closed the year featuring unknown names and unrecognizable faces. One of CNN segments to end 2024 featured Will Ripley interviewing Nymphia Wind. As expected...the interview with Nymphia Wind was a disaster.

We reveal and react to CNN interview with Nymphia Wind. We question the audience that CNN was trying to attract with this segment. We also explain why CNN interview with Nymphia Wind...is one of many reasons that CNN isn't taken seriously.

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Donald Trump and Elon Musk caused some disagreement with the conservative base this past weekend...as they publicly supported the H1B visa program. Though there's definitely disagreement...Don Lemon and the media are trying to create division amongst Trump base.

We reveal and react to Don Lemon celebrating the disagreement...and the media trying to call it a civil war. We explain how the media is using this disagreement over H1B to divide Trump base...while also explaining how out of touch Don Lemon and the media are with normal people.

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Charleston White was recently a guest on former NBA player Jeff Teague podcast Club 520. During the podcast...Jeff Teague mentioned the WNBA and Charleston White started making jokes about Angel Reese and the league. Unsurprisingly...WNBA players were outraged with Charleston White jokes and criticism of the WNBA.

We reveal and react to Jeff Teague podcast with Charleston White. We discuss this pattern of behavior with WNBA players...constantly being outraged over criticism. We react to Sydney Colson and Lexie Brown criticizing Charleston White...and explain why WNBA players can't relish mainstream attention...while also complaining about negativity and criticism.

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CNN featured an interesting panel this weekend...to analyze the selection of new leadership for the Democratic party. One of the CNN panelists suggested that Bernie Sanders and Stacey Abrams be involved in the process...of selecting this new leader. While Bernie Sanders makes sense...the suggestion of Stacey Abrams was perplexing.

We reveal and react to this segment on CNN. We discuss the history of Stacey Abrams...and why it would be a mistake to involve Stacey Abrams in the process. We also explain why the Democratic party should be looking to change directions...and how Stacey Abrams represents more of the same.

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President Joe Biden is preparing to leave the White House...and his 50 years of politics behind. Over the weekend...Joe Biden spoke with the Washington Post about his biggest regrets throughout the last four years. Unsurprisingly...one of Joe Biden biggest regrets is stepping aside for Kamala Harris.

We reveal and react to Joe Biden interview with the Washington Post. We discuss Joe Biden living with regret...as he's leaving the White House. We highlight the biggest mistake of Joe Biden administration...and explain how this proves that Joe Biden wasn't an effective leader.