Behind the Line

Stephen A Smith and Molly Qerim welcomed Michael Kay from ESPN Radio onto First Take Thursday morning. The segment sparked outrage from NHL fans...when Molly Qerim and Stephen A Smith claimed the NHL doesn't count.

We reveal and react to the clip from Molly Qerim and Stephen A Smith. We discuss how the NHL is treated and promoted by ESPN...and compare the NHL treatment to how ESPN treats the WNBA. We also explain why ESPN promotes the WNBA over the NHL.

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Kendrick Perkins has been the rare voice of reason at ESPN over the last few years...but that appeared to change this week. Kendrick Perkins has been debating with JJ Redick over who should win the NBA MVP Award...and Kendrick Perkins hit the NBA with a strange accusation in the process.

We reveal and react to Kendrick Perkins on First Take...claiming the NBA is catering the MVP to white players. We also reveal an interesting theory sent by one of our viewers...who mentions a potential bias in the NBA. We react to the viewer's theory...and whether or not we believe it's true.

March Madness has officially begun according to the mainstream media...with conference tournaments beginning in women's college basketball. Although the ladies of Kentucky and Florida are generating headlines this morning...we're focusing on a story coming from the Knoxville News Sentinel.

The Knoxville News Sentinel spoke with members of the Lady Vols basketball team from the University of Tennessee...and published an article lecturing the Tennessee fanbase on misogyny. We react to the article...and dispute the claims made by the Lady Vols. We compare their criticism from fans to the criticism NBA players receive...and question the difference.

The girls basketball team at Mid Vermont Christian School advanced to the state tournament this season. However...the young women at Mid Vermont Christian School ended up forfeiting the game...because Long Trail School featured a young man on their girls basketball team.

We react to Mid Vermont Christian School forfeiting a playoff basketball game...in order to take a stand. We react to commentary from the executive director of the Vermont Principals Association. We also applaud Mid Vermont Christian School for refusing to sacrifice their morals.

Bomani Jones has been recognized for consistent failure during his decade in the mainstream media. Last month...Bomani Jones experienced a rarity in his career. Bomani Jones interview with Jake Paul went viral...bringing increased awareness to his show on HBO.

In the last four weeks...Bomani Jones has attempted to use this exposure from Jake Paul to launch a one-sided beef with Jake Paul to boost ratings. We show examples of Bomani Jones attempting to use Jake Paul. We discuss whether or not this strategy will boost Bomani Jones ratings...and explain why it will likely lead to further failure for Bomani Jones.

Jon Stewart has spent the last couple of years...redefining his image as a woke thinker. After Jon Stewart received immense backlash from an appearance with Stephen Colbert...where he speculated about the originations of the COVI...he went on an apology tour begging for acceptance.

However...it seems Jon Stewart mentality is suddenly changing. We reveal and react to a newly released clip from Jon Stewart...where he's seemingly denouncing the woke movement. We also question whether or not this means...we will see the real Jon Stewart going forward...or will he return to the woke Jon Stewart?

Scott Adams has sent the mainstream media into a state of fake outrage. The creator of the Dilbert comic strip has triggered emotions in the mainstream media...with Jake Tapper and Joy Reid leading the charge of sensitivity.

We reveal and react to clips from both Jake Tapper and Joy Reid. We discuss Jake Tapper and Joy Reid slanting this commentary from Scott Adams to fit their narrative. We highlight the hypocrisy in Joy Reid comments...and discuss the declining ratings of Jake Tapper and Joy Reid on CNN & MSNBC.

The NBA has dealt with a myriad of problems under the direction of Adam Silver...with the biggest problem being load management. Adam Silver allowing NBA players to utilize load management has destroyed the NBA regular season...resulting in fans tuning out and broadcast partners seeing lower television ratings.

Charles Barkley is one of very few in mainstream sports media...willing to criticize the NBA for its load management problem. We reveal and react to Charles Barkley...blasting the modern-NBA. We offer a simple solution to the load management problem...but explain why the lack of leadership from Adam Silver will never allow the solution to be implemented.

Deion Sanders was a guest on the Rich Eisen Show during Superbowl week...where he spoke the truth about the process college coaches go through when recruiting players. The comments from Deion Sanders triggered the sensitive feelings of Mike Freeman and Carron Philips...who wrote scathing articles claiming Deion Sanders was playing on racial stereotypes.

We reveal and react to the comments from Deion Sanders...and the articles written by USA Today and Deadspin. We explain why Deion Sanders is enjoying life in Colorado after leaving Jackson State...while disputing the baseless claims from Mike Freeman and Carron Philips.

Dilbert comic strip creator Scott Adams found himself the target of the mainstream media this week. Scott Adams reacted to the results of a recent Rasmussen poll...and his comments triggered the sensitive members of the mainstream media.

We reveal and react to the commentary of Scott Adams. We point out where we both agree and disagree with some of his assessments. We discuss the overreaction in the mainstream media...and highlight an aspect of this story the media is choosing to overlook.