ESPN.com is announcing that sideline reporters Suzy Kolber and Michelle Tafoya will see less camera time for Monday Night Football broadcasts starting next season.
MNF needs to rein in the chat. It had Kolber and Tafoya getting about as much air time as any sideline reporters in TV sports, as well as an outgoing three-man booth —Tony Kornheiser, Ron Jaworski and Mike Tirico — plus celebs dropping by to add to the chorus.
Although their roles will be greatly reduced, Kolber and Tafoya could pop up on ESPN and espn.com pregame and postgame shows — or even on TV during games if there is news to report. Said ESPN’s Mike Soltys Sunday: “Their precise roles are currently being determined.”
Somewhere, Joe Namath sheds a tear.
