After beating the Panthers on Sunday, the Broncos shared a funny Steph Curry video on social media.
After defeating the Carolina Panthers 28-14 on Sunday, the Denver Broncos trolled their opponent and NBA star Steph Curry with a funny video.
Curry, a big Panthers fan, appeared on a Monday Night Football halftime interview with ESPN’s Scott Van Pelt last week. At the end of the interview, Curry signed off with “Go Panthers.” SVP responded with “Good luck with that” and a laugh, which also drew a laugh from Curry.
The Broncos’ official Twitter/X page turned that video clip into a meme following their win over the Panthers in Week 8:
Denver’s social media team also made light of the crazy raccoon incident at Empower Field at Mile High earlier this month. The Broncos re-shared a viral photo of a fan handling a raccoon in the stands with the Panthers’ logo placed over the ‘coon:
This one felt a little bit more like a stretch, but with no raccoon-themed teams on their schedule, the Broncos had to make use of this photo at some point.
The Carolina Panthers are not very good this season, but they’ve still got one famous fan on their side.
While chatting with ESPN’s Scott Van Pelt at halftime of Monday Night Football, NBA superstar Steph Curry closed out the conversation with a “Go Panthers!” to support his favorite NFL team.
Well, Van Pelt couldn’t help himself and trolled Curry with a perfectly timed “good luck with that.”
The Golden State Warriors legend got a big laugh out of Van Pelt’s lighthearted snark, as Carolina fans can only chuckle about the sordid state of affairs in Charlotte.
Perhaps the Panthers will get things going eventually. Until then, the jokes like this will continue.
Scott Van Pelt: "Always great to visit with you Steph and stay well until the next time, alright?"
WATCH: Dom DiSandro gifts Jason Kelce a South Philly Tuxedo ahead of Eagles-Falcons
Jason Kelce has a new job after retiring from the NFL, and it involves a much more business-casual style of dress, a distinct change from the guy who wore sweatpants and flip-flops on most game days.
During his first night on ESPN’s Monday Night Countdown in Week 1, Kelce made national news after forgetting his suit and tie in his truck. With Philadelphia and Atlanta on the docket for Week 2, Eagles security Chief Dom DiSandro ensured Kelce was adequately outfitted, gifting Kelce with a South Philly Tuxedo.
Kelce will appear on Monday Night Countdown weekly alongside anchor Scott Van Pelt and fellow analysts Marcus Spears and Ryan Clark. Week 2 shows that Kelce doesn’t necessarily have to buy into the idea of a suit and tie.
Jason Kelce had a slight suit and tie setback prior to his Monday Night Countdown debut and had to hit the mall for another dress shirt after leaving his in the truck
Jason Kelce has a new job after retiring from the NFL, and it involves a much more business-casual style of dress, a distinct change from the guy who wore sweatpants and flip-flops on most game days.
Kelce makes his debut appearance on the âMonday Night Footballâ pregame show every week alongside anchor Scott Van Pelt and fellow analysts Marcus Spears and Ryan Clark. ESPN wants Kelce to be Kelce, and he started things off in true offensive lineman fashion, forgetting his dress shirt and ensemble in the truck.
The future Hall of Fame center admitted on Monday night that he had to visit a local shopping mall to purchase a shirt from Lulumon, Ryan Clark joked.
â@JasonKelce is wearing a shirt he got at the mall because he left his travel bag in the truck.â
Kelce will appear on Monday Night Countdown every week alongside anchor Scott Van Pelt and fellow analysts Marcus Spears and Ryan Clark, and it’ll be interesting to see if Kelce buys into the idea of a suit and tie.
Terry McLaurin praises Jayden Daniels’ work ethic and that players are already gravitating to him.
Has Washington Commanders wide receiver Terry McLaurin finally found stability at quarterback?
McLaurin, entering his sixth NFL season, will have a sixth different opening-day quarterback come Week 1. He’s caught passes from even more quarterbacks. Yet, through it all, McLaurin has never complained, exemplified top-notch class and leadership at every turn, and always gave it his all on the practice field and during games.
McLaurin still thrived on the field despite the constant chaos at quarterback, going for over 1,000 yards each of the last four seasons.
As for the quarterback position, McLaurin said the right things, stating that he believed in his quarterback and would do everything he could to help him.
In rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels, McLaurin may have finally found the quarterback he’s waited for since being drafted in 2019.
During Washington’s minicamp earlier this month, McLaurin praised Daniels on every level. In an appearance on ESPN’s Sportscenter with Scott Van Pelt, McLaurin continued to lavish praise on his young quarterback.
“You don’t have to tell what to do when it comes to practice,” McLaurin said. “He’s out there early; he’s getting warmed up. And if he doesn’t like a rep that went down in practice, he’s like, ‘Hey, Terry, come over here, let’s get this rep again.’ And I think that’s a testament to his work ethic and how he tries to prepare each and every day in practice. He treats every practice and every rep like it’s a game-rep situation.”
McLaurin praised Daniels for his knowledge of an offense he’s playing in for the first time. He noted how offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury already had several installs of the offense complete by the time the rookies arrived, and he tried to integrate them slowly. However, it looked like Daniels had already known the entire offense, saying he was calling the plays and huddles almost immediately upon arriving.
“He’s extremely confident,” McLaurin said. “It’s a testament to his preparation and the studying he did on his own, but also, I just think the kid loves ball, and he has a good feel for the game. I think he really came in with the right mindset and energy and guys are already gravitating to him.”
There are a lot of encouraging nuggets from this interview, particularly regarding how hard Daniels prepares. Not every rookie quarterback is ready for that type of commitment. Daniels has already been preparing like a pro long before his first NFL game.
McLaurin also said players are already gravitating toward Daniels. That’s a big deal for a rookie quarterback.
It’s early, but Jayden Daniels continues to win over everyone in Washington, particularly the ones who matter the most.
While some Oregon fans are frustrated at the prospect of giving up a 2024 home game against Texas Tech for a road game against the Beavers instead, many across the great state are just relieved that this storied rivalry that dates back to 1894 will continue, keeping alive the lifeblood of college football in the area.
On Wednesday night, ESPN’s leading anchor Scott Van Pelt reacted to the report from Canzano in his “One Big Thing” segment on ESPN, applauding the efforts made by both Oregon and Oregon State in preserving this rivalry game that represents so much of what makes college football great.
“The Civil War, like the Apple Cup, is a game that college football simply has to have,” Van Pelt said. “For all that is abandoned in the name of progress and profit, rivalries â true generations-old battles â must be maintained, or the lifeblood of what makes this sport spectacular evaporates.”
The game between the two will occur in Week 3 of the 2024 season, on September 14th. On that date, Oregon was originally scheduled to play Boise State at home, which was preluded by a home game against the Texas Tech Red Raiders on September 7th.
Thanks to some scheduling help from those two teams, Texas Tech will now play Washington State on September 7th, while the Ducks move their game vs. Boise State to that week.
“As Canzano wrote, ‘It took work.’ And to that, I would say that the things in life worth having and keeping mostly do,” Van Pelt continued. “So the Civil War continues, and those who did the work behind the scenes to ensure it will, I salute you. From all the way on the other side of the country, a guy who has never seen that game in person and almost certainly never will, it makes me smile to know that the people to whom this game matters more than it should will get to continue to enjoy it. It’s worth the work required to preserve it for generations to come.”
As someone who grew up an Oregon Ducks fan and someone who has experienced the ups and downs of the Civil War since I was a child, I am thrilled that the game is continuing into the future. While the scheduling may be tough, and fans upset about losing a home game are justified, the end result of continuing one of the most historic rivalries in the nation makes it all worth it.
Here’s why he’s not hosting in Week 5 on Monday Night Football.
If you’re watching Monday Night Countdownbefore the Green Bay Packers and Las Vegas Raiders and notice that Scott Van Pelt isn’t hosting, there’s a good reason for that.
As Van Pelt tweeted on Monday, he “woke up to zero voice at all. Just gone.” Of course, this happens to broadcasters on occasion, and it stinks when it happens.
So he’ll be out for the broadcast, with Joe Buck and Michelle Beisner-Buck taking over the show before kickoff.
“Very frustrating to put everyone in this spot,” he added in his tweet. “Hopefully back at it soon.”
Get well soon, SVP!
So, we played another fun edition of will Scottâs voice quit before the show ends last night. Unfortunately, I woke up to zero voice at all. Just gone. As a result, no trip to Vegas for Monday Night Countdown or @SportsCenter. @Buck and @MichelleBeisner will be fantasticâŚ
I’ve often wondered just how broadcasters are able to keep their voices so strong when they have to speak on air for hours and hours, then have to repeat that so many times a year.
But, voices go out, sometimes for no reason at all. That appeared to be what happened to Scott Van Pelt on Wednesday night when he hosted the late edition of SportsCenter.
As you’ll see below, so many people noted SVP struggling on the air, something he acknowledged right up front before tweeting and apologizing about the “bizarre deal” of how his voice just stopped working.
What a bizarre deal. Voice just kinda stopped workingâŚ.while attempting to host a show. Not ideal, to say the least. Apologies for that mess.
Scott Van Pelt anchoring SportsCenter while losing his voice is still more entertaining and informative than 95 percent of other shows sports television has to offer pic.twitter.com/xtKHGO9UjM
Scott Van Pelt anchored SportsCenter tonight while losing his voice. Itâs allergy season. Flu season. But he fought like a champ. pic.twitter.com/oRrC04sRNY
Often times, the internet isn’t great at picking up on a joke. But even Joe Buck had reason to be surprised that the irony was lost amongst some viewers who thought he actually had a beef with his new ESPN colleague Scott Van Pelt.
Buck and Troy Aikman joined ESPN this season to add much-needed credibility to the Monday Night Football booth. After the conclusion of each MNF game, Buck and Aikman would do a live interview with Van Pelt for the late edition of SportsCenter. While the live hit with SVP is almost always lighthearted, some fans evidently thought Buck was upset following the Week 16 Chargers-Colts broadcast.
— sports announcers with no context (@nocontxtanncr) December 27, 2022
Buck jokingly took issue with Van Pelt only having one question for him. It was all clearly in jest, but it was enough to have Buck address the exchange following Monday’s Cowboys-Bucs NFC Wild Card matchup.
Scott Van Pelt and Joe Buck couldn't say goodbye without addressing rumors of their feud pic.twitter.com/hjzSVVN64B
âFirst of all, a couple weeks ago, you and I had a thing. Weâre always playing around, you were the only guy I knew at ESPN before I came there, so letâs just put that to bed. And secondly, itâs been a great first year at ESPN.â
Aikman even kept the joke going by saying he was glad that the two were talking again before offering his thoughts on the Cowboys win. Classic Troy — always playing peacekeeper.
Fans did enjoy that exchange — even if the first “feud” was obviously a joke.
ESPN’s golf broadcast team reacts to Scott Scheffler admitting he ‘cried like a baby’ ahead of the final round of the Masters.
Scottie Schefflerâs victory at the Masters was a watershed moment for the 25-year-old Texan who reached World No. 1 in March. But perhaps the most memorable moment of the week happened away from the course before Scheffler reached the first tee on Sunday and it wasnât disclosed until he shared it with the world during his winnerâs press conference.
âI cried like a baby this morning,â he said. âI was so stressed out. I didnât know what to do. I was sitting there telling (wife) Meredith, âI donât think Iâm ready for this. Iâm not ready, I donât feel like Iâm ready for this kind of stuff, and I just felt overwhelmed.â She told me, âWho are you to say that you are not ready? Who am I to say that I know whatâs best for my life?â And so what we talked about is that God is in control and that the Lord is leading me; and if today is my time, itâs my time. And if I shot 82 today, you know, somehow I was going to use it for His glory. Gosh, it was a long morning. It was long.â
Scottie Scheffler celebrates with his wife Meredith Scudder after winning the Masters golf tournament. (Photo: Michael Madrid-USA TODAY Sports)
Scheffler went on to shoot 71 that afternoon and claim his first major. Heâll be one of the favorites at the 104th PGA Championship next week at Southern Hills in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Speaking on a media conference call, ESPN analysts Curtis Strange and Andy North and ESPN lead anchor Scott Van Pelt discussed Schefflerâs brutal honesty and what it reveals about a player who seemed cool, calm and collected in ripping off his first four wins over a span of six starts.
âThat’s an honesty we don’t get very often. That, to me, was shocking that anybody admitted that that’s where they were. In today’s world of mental health and people understanding how important maybe letting those feelings be known,â said North, who has served as ESPN’s main golf analyst for nearly 30 years. âI thought it was quite amazing, but initially it was a little bit shocking that, whoa, in the old days, no one would ever admit to that. But I think that’s the beauty of so many of the younger players and athletes and people who are focusing on how important it is to have serious discussions about how you feel.â
âMy first reaction is wow, why would you say something like that?” Strange said. “I’m not going to say I ever cried in the morning and almost was overcome with emotion, but I spent a long time in the bathroom more than once. Is that the same difference?â
Strange broke into laughter.
âWhy would you say that?â Van Pelt interjected. âYou’ve got a problem with a guy sharing his emotions? You’re telling people that you were on a toilet? No one wants to hear that.â
More laughter ensued.
âI thought it was awesome, Curtis, because here’s a guy that he has such a maturity that belies his age, and his outward, what he projects is that nothing fazes him,” Van Pelt said. “But here he is on that morning, and I think it’s that epiphany, that holy bleep moment. I’m in the last group, and I’m No. 1 in the world, and I’m supposed to win. Well, what if I don’t? Or am I really ready to do all this?â
âHe was in Butler Cabin on Friday night,â Van Pelt continued, âand I asked him, I said, âLook, when you won in Phoenix and you won in Bay Hill, match play is different, but you weren’t leading.â There’s a weight that comes with leading. I said, âI’m not trying to sell you on it’s bad to be up five on Friday. Of course it’s not. But now there’s expectation, and everyone’s looking at you.â
âIt seems like come Sunday morning that weight landed firmly in his lap. I thought it was just fantastic that he shared how heavy it was. Then how did he respond? There he was in the Green Jacket. I just thought it gave you context that a guy who hadn’t shared with us much that he felt those things, and here he shared it with the world. Maybe it’s easier to do that when you’re wearing the jacket because now you can be truly honest about it. I thought it was really cool.â
It was certainly a revelation no one saw coming from Scheffler.
