As ESPN continues its coverage of Bronny James, Awful Announcing draws parallels to the media frenzy surrounding Tim Tebow’s attempt at professional baseball.
Tebow, a highly successful college quarterback and NFL player, made the decision to pursue baseball while also working as a football analyst for ESPN.
During this time, ESPN’s focus on Tebow seemed to be more about his fame rather than his athletic abilities, similar to the current coverage of Bronny James.
According to Awful Announcing, this was also an issue during Tebow’s initial NFL career and became even more prominent after he joined the minor leagues (following Skip Bayless’ departure from ESPN).
Tebow’s involvement in spring training and minor league games drew significant attention and ticket sales, with ESPN’s celebrity-style coverage further fueling the hype. However, for those seeking sports analysis, this excessive coverage proved to be frustrating as Tebow’s impact on the field was not expected to be significant.
Ultimately, while Tebow received excessive media attention due to his football career achievements, Bronny James is only in the spotlight because of his famous father.