SI Media With Jimmy Traina ESPN's Joe Buck + Traina Thoughts
Dec 18, 2025
Joe Buck, a veteran sportscaster and voice of Monday Night Football, shares insights on the upcoming Super Bowl, discusses the dynamics with Troy Aikman, and his emotional reaction to winning the Ford C. Frick Award. Sal Licata, SNY TV personality, reflects on his departure from WFAN and critiques the current sports media landscape. They also chat about an exciting NFL Sunday and holiday plans, while enjoying some laughs over Sal's invite to A-Rod's holiday party. It's a lively mix of sports and personal anecdotes!
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Zoom Prep Beats Old Routine
- Joe Buck says Zoom prep replaced wasted in-person practice time and yields better, focused access to players and coaches.
- He uses the saved time to build deeper game prep on his board rather than sit through ritualized workouts.
Troy Aikman Zoom Mix-Up
- Joe Buck recounts the Caleb Williams/Troy Aikman Zoom scheduling confusion that led to public misimpression.
- He says both sides sat on calls and the claim Troy didn't show up was inaccurate and frustrating.
Let The Game Set The Story
- Joe Buck avoids overplaying external storylines like Philip Rivers' comeback and instead lets the game dictate the narrative.
- He covers the initial context then focuses on in-game performance rather than life backstory or controversy.