There's something to be said about the total sports freak. Immersed in all sports, all of the time. While flipping through sports of the tube, spending all day on the internet searching stats or boasting their teams performance on chat rooms; with the PIP going on two different games; even their bathroom breaks are filled with sports related media.
So what more does the total fan need? ESPN the Mag. Yeah it doesn't cover individual games in depth, but what it does do is arm you with knowledge of the people behind the sports, the stories of the players, and how they are off the field. Insights you normally wouldn't know, or have the chance to discover as you watch them drain the three or catch the game-winning bomb. The Mag features full articles like a week at MJ's summer camp for real people; Kansas City's fans; and even the X Game freaks. The normal departments cover all the major leagues, NBA, NFL, MLB, College sports, Hockey, etc. Special features like 'In the Crosshairs' gives you an in depth look at a individual sports superstar and points out the reasons behind their success.
Don't let the Golly Green giant size of the Mag fool you. It's big for a reason. The Mag is full of pictures. Huge pics. Pics that take you into the game itself to feel the bone-crunching hit of a linebacker, capture the celebration of the game winning kick in soccer, or show the emotion of the winning college QB in a tight match.
Most if not all of the articles are written with that humorous, almost cynical tone that is virtually the trademark of the ESPN franchise. Even opening pages have small tidbits like the answer guy which traces the history to questions like, "Why do they use X's and O's in football diagrams", trivia that is a must for those that need to impress. Another great popshot is the hypothetical mag cover that will never happen like Bill Gates buying the Expos. There are just too many small articles that fill you with knowledge of sports. Tidbits that well make you the center of attention during games with buddies.
My favorite part of the ESPN the Mag, is Dan Patrick's interviews at the end of the mag. Usually the are with players that everyone knows. Questions are anywhere from down right to the point, DP to Jose Canseco, "Did the ball hurt when it went off your head?"; or questions that turn the superstar to an average joe, DP to Canseco, "Whats better, sex or a 500 foot home run?".
About the only thing that ESPN the Mag leaves out is the pages and pages of unnecessary ads. Sure they have their share, but hey they gotta pay the bills too. The downside of the mag is that sometimes the articles are just too many. Instead of concentrating on a few great games, or multiple articles of in depth coverage, the Mag is all about quick stories that keep you turning the page. It can be overwhelming for some to find an abundance of graphics, fonts, and crammed stories in a matter of a few pages. But that's what makes it a great bathroom read.
While the mag may be huge, the cover price ($3) and subscription rates remain relatively low. Specials abound from 40% off to cheap resign rates (78 mags for $50). They only things not included with ESPN the Mag are videos of the superbowl, oversized sweatshirts, or the coveted swimsuit issues (maybe they should reconsider the latter). They do offer the one size fits all caps though.
If you are the total sports nut, then you already have a subscription. If you don't, then check the Mag out. It will definitely keep you in the bathroom a few more minute
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