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Networks clearing sidelines
Field reporters can be valuable, but they're being used less

 
By Mel Bracht    Comment on this article Leave a comment
Published: July 25, 2008

ESPN plans to curtail the roles of sideline reporters Michele Tafoya and Suzy Kolber on its "Monday Night Football” broadcasts this fall, according to published reports. They are expected to appear only during pregame and postgame coverage.

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ESPN sideline reporters Suzy Kolber, second from left, and Michele Tafoya, second from right, are expected to appear only during pregame and postgame coverage this season. Assicuated Press

Rating sideline reporters

The best

1. Michele Tafoya, ABC/ESPN

2. Pam Oliver, Fox

3. Chris Myers, Fox

Honorable mention: Erin Andrews, Bonnie Bernstein, Stacey Dales, Andrea Kremer, Suzy Kolber, Jim Knox, Holly Rowe

The worst

1. Tony Siragusa, Fox

2. Lynn Swann, ABC/ESPN

3. Laura Okmin, Fox

Honorable mention: Jack Arute, Jim Gray, Armen Keteyian

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