Joey Galloway has a question about Vanderbilt broadcasts this season. The cutaways hit their peak during Vanderbilt’s 45-17 rout when a clip of Padilla dancing and celebrating went viral. “I’m just wondering. It’s just a question,” Galloway said. “I’m not saying it gets on my nerves, I’m just asking a question. Can you put in a request?” “To not do that?” Herbstreit asked. “Not every play,” Galloway said. “I love the story. I love the family. It’s great. Not every play.” Herbstreit joked that Galloway could track down which crew is handling Tennessee-Vanderbilt this weekend and make the request himself, given that he’s an ESPN employee and all. The exchange was lighthearted enough, but Galloway’s point still stands. There’s a difference between showing a compelling family story and turning it into the main event. His mother has been a big part of that. But ESPN’s production team seems less interested in striking that balance than they are in making sure viewers never forget Antoinette Padilla exists. And then there’s Theo Von, too. The Commodores won 31-7. Von has been cashing in ever since, showing up at multiple Vanderbilt games and giving ESPN’s cameras even more reason to stay locked on her. ESPN has always loved a good family story. This one’s legitimately compelling. But when your own analysts are openly joking about how often you’re cutting to someone’s mom in the stands, maybe it’s time to recalibrate.
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