Kornheiser’s Reason for Leaving Isn’t Flying

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Published: May 18, 2009

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... maybe millions, of NFL football fans has now been answered.

Tony Kornheiser is leaving the set of Monday Night Football (MNF).

Can I get a hallelujah?

Officially, Kornheiser's stated reason for leaving is due to aviatophobia, a phobia more commonly known as the fear of flying. With heavy travel scheduled for the 2009 season, Kornheiser apparently felt it was too much to handle.

Let's be honest, though, it was likely ESPN's decision, not Kornheiser's that sent him sent packing. ESPN threw Kornheiser a bone. It's what is known in the business world as a professional courtesy. ESPN gained nothing by outright firing Kornheiser, the chemistry just wasn't there. Even a casual viewer of MNF knew that Kornheiser just didn't comport with his broadcasting mates, Mike Tirico and Ron Jaworski.

Gone now are Kornheiser's pretencious, long-winded, soliliques that were burdenso...

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