Jon Miller, "The Pulse" & Iowa Football

MelroseHawkins

MelroseHawkins

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It's funny how at certain times in our lives the planets seem to align at the right time. The planets seemed to have aligned at the correct time for our very own Jon Miller. On the eve of the new season, he is embarking on an opportunity with the Big 10 network with a new show called "The Pulse". Jon will also be reporting on Iowa football at times.

I can't help but think how this is the best moment for Jon to spread his wings on this new endeavor with the expectations of the Iowa team this upcoming season. The success of the Iowa team this year could have a direct impact on how Big 10 fans around our conference view Jon.

Undoubtedly, Jon will have a little bias for Iowa which is understandable. I'm certain he will try to curve his bias but this is difficult to do when one has a passion for a team. Anyway, the success of this Iowa team could really legitimize Jon in the eyes of other Big 10 fans.

The fans will see Jon on TV being an Iowa homer. If the team meets or exceeds the expectations this year & what Jon states comes to fruition, this will legitimize Jon, especially if Iowa were to make a historic run at at National Championship. But, if Iowa flusters & unfortunately not live up to expectations for this year, well, than Jon would just be viewed to other Big 10 fans as "that Iowa Homer". I hope that is not the case.

But, this could be an interesting upcoming season for Jon Miller & could really solidify his place at the Big 10 network. Good luck Jon.
 
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I doubt that Jon wants to tie his fortunes at the BTN to the success or failure of the Iowa football team this season. When bb season rolls around, that approach would be dubious.
I suspect that Iowa will get short shrift on his show if they are not at the top,like OSU and Wisky. He will have to play it down the middle.
I do think it could be a nice confluence of factors if Iowa has another huge season with national attention,as Jon will be an insider's insider on Iowa football.

But,my impression is that this is more of a fan show, which means it could be all over the map.
 




It's a Big Ten show...based on the hottest themes in the Big Ten from that week. If we were doing a show this week, we'd talk Forcier and his offseason and losing and regaining his wings, divisional scuttlebutt, preseason rankings and their worth, things like that...after the games start to play, stories will emerge, themes will be present and we will talk about those.

Iowa is likely going to be a topic, one way or another...if they live up to the hype, then they are a big story...if they don't, then that is a story too...let's hope its the former :)
 


JHHawk said:
But,my impression is that this is more of a fan show, which means it could be all over the map.
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I think this is the intent...talk about what people are talking about, from an inside the Big Ten walls sort of perspective..it will also be fan interactive with emails and twitter...it's really going to be a show where the fans can feel like their voices are heard.
 


I am really looking foward to it. It sounds like a really good show with a solid foundation. I enjoy the Big 10 network most during football season. The Big 10 really needed a show like this. Who will you be working with & will it be the same people every week?

Also, will Nebraska stories be covered on this years show?

I presume a lot of Nebraska fans will be turning into the Big 10 network this year, including games.
 


MelroseHawkins said:
I am really looking foward to it. It sounds like a really good show with a solid foundation. I enjoy the Big 10 network most during football season. The Big 10 really needed a show like this.

Also, will Nebraska stories be covered on this years show?

I presume a lot of Nebraska fans will be turning into the Big 10 network this year, including games.
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Just had a teleconference and went over some things for a rehearsal we are doing soon...its going to be a blast...good point, counterpoint stuff each week, the entire show...I am sure Nebraska will be brought up at some point...certainly once we know the divisions.
 


Best of luck to you Jon, I'm really looking forward to the show!! Please don't forget us little people in a few years when you are strolling the red carpet!!
 




Jon, just be yourself and everything will be great.

But, if you were to study anyone in preparation for the show you could do no worse than to watch Tony Kornheiser on ESPN's Pardon The Interuption. Good stuff and he makes the show flow effortlessly.
 




trapperjon said:
Jon, just be yourself and everything will be great.

But, if you were to study anyone in preparation for the show you could do no worse than to watch Tony Kornheiser on ESPN's Pardon The Interuption. Good stuff and he makes the show flow effortlessly.
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THE PENGUIN DANCE!!!!!!

Lol I agree with you though. Kornheiser is good for that show, and I really enjoy the chemistry that he and Wilbon have. I like Around the Horn, too, but PTI is much better, for that reason alone.
 




Jon,
Thanks for the update on the BTN Pulse change.
I must have dark all of this time not knowing why you weren't on this show.
Thanks for sharing about LaCharles Bentley.
At least Jim Rome misprounces Coach K's last name, on purpose.
 


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