And it’s, again, another reason why I think we were really comfortable leading into three people up there." "So I think that actually provides a really unique opportunity for these guys to gel really quickly. The booth this year consists of three new commentators, up one from last year's two, who are veterans in the broadcast world of football but new to the MNF crew: Steve Levy, Brian Griese, and Louis Riddick. "I think without those big fan moments, there's going to be a need for the booth to expand upon what they’re seeing and to have the ability to tell stories and to go a little further in analysis," added Druley. Depending on the team and location of a game, COVID-19 guidelines vary state by state and there will either be no fans in the stadium or limited seating allowed throughout the season. The network has moved some key positions to the ESPN headquarters in Bristol, Conn., to ensure health and safety for all involved in the production and coverage.ĮSPN has also been working with the NFL on adding a potential virtual fan element similar to what was shown at the virtual NFL Draft in April, in which people sent in their videos cheering for their teams (or booing opponents), so as to not completely lose that part of the fan experience. "But that doesn't mean we've scaled back our ambition in any way," said Stephanie Druley, ESPN executive vice president of event and studio production. This year, the network has had to scale down the number of people on site at a football game from approximately 225 to 130. During a media call, the new MNF commentator team, production executives, and reporters previewed the NFL season and shared how they have come together to bring football fans the entertainment they've been waiting for. Even during a pandemic, ESPN has been preparing for a live broadcast under new protocols while staying true to its renowned coverage of the sport. Tonight kicks off the 50-year old American tradition of Monday Night Football, and ESPN is ready to launch its 15th season hosting the program.
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