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Bob Costas

hovis — Fri, 10 Feb 2017 20:55:16 GMT

I just read that Bob Costas is stepping down from doing the Olympics. He will continue to do special sports programs.

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Snoopp — Fri, 10 Feb 2017 21:31:20 GMT

Remember when he had that terrible eye infection at the Olympics? He looked bad.

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ShowMe — Fri, 10 Feb 2017 21:38:55 GMT

This didn't come as a surprise to me. He is getting up there in years too. He is older than he looks. Make up and hair coloring can do wonders. I have seen him in person, as he lives in the vicinity I do, and also has his own office in west county.

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Pqfan — Fri, 10 Feb 2017 21:40:00 GMT

@Snoopp wrote:
Remember when he had that terrible eye infection at the Olympics? He looked bad.

I felt bad for him.

People were making so many jokes.

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Moonchilde — Fri, 10 Feb 2017 21:47:04 GMT

@hovis wrote:
I just read that Bob Costas is stepping down from doing the Olympics. He will continue to do special sports programs.

Hallelujah!

I have never been able to stomach him. I've never felt he knew diddly about sports, or cared either. He became the Olympics spokesman/lead broadcaster because NBC thought it was a good idea. He has been a partial cause of me watching the broadcasts less. Just about anyone would be better, IMO.

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leighagemini — Fri, 10 Feb 2017 21:53:12 GMT

I heard that to on Today. I liked him doing it. Not sure what's a more special sports event than the Olympics though

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tobes — Fri, 10 Feb 2017 21:59:08 GMT

I thought Costas had an infection as a result of an eye lift.

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queendiva — Fri, 10 Feb 2017 22:08:43 GMT

Most likely was asked to step down.

I always thought he came across as aloof and maybe a bit superior on camera. My brother knows him well and was surprised to hear me say that.

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Bri21 — Fri, 10 Feb 2017 22:09:59 GMT

I always liked him.

Who is replacing him?

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meallen616 — Fri, 10 Feb 2017 22:16:13 GMT

NBC's Mike Tirico replacing Bob Costas at Olympics

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sunshine45 — Fri, 10 Feb 2017 22:27:28 GMT

i will miss him during the olympics.....not quite as much as i miss jim mckay.