The drama between ESPN’s lead Monday Night Football commentary duo Joe Buck and Troy Aikman seems to be getting worse in the eyes of fans.
Aikman and Buck have had a highly publicised fallout this season over their respective contract statuses with ESPN. Buck signed a new six-year, $108 million deal to stay with the network, while Aikman is yet to be contacted about an extension and is widely expected to leave after Super Bowl LXI.
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Amid reports of behind-the-scenes tension and an apparent strain on their on-air chemistry, fans are still discussing Aikman’s negative body language towards Buck when they’re on-air together.
Troy Aikman’s on-air expression has fans talking about his tension with Joe Buck
A video of Aikman and Buck on-air together has gone viral, with the fan highlighting Aikman’s visibly uncomfortable look while Buck is talking.
“Well, Aikman is one of the best players ever and an absolute supreme analyst and commentator. ESPN is trash,” said one Aikman fan.
“Instead of just doing the same post every Monday night, maybe compare this with footage of Aikman’s facial expressions last season. But that would take actual effort,” said one fan, believing that these expressions are regular for Aikman and this is an attempt to sell non-existent discord.
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“Bro looks like he wants to choke Joe Buck,” were the thoughts of one fan.
“Troy wants to punch him,” said another fan.
“Buck and Aikman in the pre-production meeting,” said a fan with a GIF from The Sopranos.
Despite the public backlash, ESPN has yet to engage in talks with Aikman over an extension, with the 58-year-old expected to finish out his contract this season before becoming a network free agent.
Options like Tony Romo are already emerging as potential contenders to be Buck’s future partner if Aikman leaves, ending their 20+-year partnership in the booth.
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