NFL Commentators -

11-10-2008, 10:39 PM

I think what they are doing in the booth is all about commentary upon commentary and they don't let the game present itself as it is. I don't need to listen to these guys every second of every play,,,just present the game in it's simplest form with a few jokes and personal stories and then watch the game along with us. If there is a good play then by all means talk about it,,but if its a play that nets no yards I dont need to hear what they should have done,,,we already know.

jaycarla · 11-10-2008, 10:56 PM

To me there has never been anything as good as Madden/Summerall. That was the best.

I will say there are a few good teams now though:
Nantz/Simms
Enberg/Cross
Buck/Aikman

Other than that, it is a real hit or miss. There is no doubt much more bad teams working games than good.

What ever happened to Don Criqui? I like him too.

Bigwaved · 11-10-2008, 11:03 PM

most of the people who "call" the games today are knuckleheads in my opinion

Scottw · 11-10-2008, 11:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Bigwaved

most of the people who "call" the games today are knuckleheads in my opinion

pnoon · 11-10-2008, 11:23 PM

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Originally Posted by jaycarla

To me there has never been anything as good as Madden/Summerall. That was the best.

I will say there are a few good teams now though:
Nantz/Simms
Enberg/Cross
Buck/Aikman

Other than that, it is a real hit or miss. There is no doubt much more bad teams working games than good.

What ever happened to Don Criqui? I like him too.

Jay,
I agree Aikman/Buck is a decent team.
Enberg is on the decline.

Phil Simms is the absolute worst announcer on the effing planet. The guy suffers from diarrhea of the mouth and adds no useful content whatsoever. Thank goodness you're yankin' my chain on that pair.

jaycarla · 11-11-2008, 11:53 AM

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Originally Posted by pnoon

Jay,
I agree Aikman/Buck is a decent team.
Enberg is on the decline.

Phil Simms is the absolute worst announcer on the effing planet. The guy suffers from diarrhea of the mouth and adds no useful content whatsoever. Thank goodness you're yankin' my chain on that pair.

While I agree Simms could use some help, he gets a pass because Nantz is pretty damn good.

Honestly though, the announcing team doesn't really mean a whole lot to me. It is secondary to the game, and by secondary I mean it is about a 90/10 split.

I would still take Dennis Miller any day, he at least was funny half the time and didn't say the same chit over, and over, and over. Ala Madden.

Whee · 11-11-2008, 04:16 PM

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Originally Posted by jaycarla

To me there has never been anything as good as Madden/Summerall. That was the best.

I will say there are a few good teams now though:
Nantz/Simms
Enberg/Cross
Buck/Aikman

Other than that, it is a real hit or miss. There is no doubt much more bad teams working games than good.

What ever happened to Don Criqui? I like him too.

Can't deal with Simms ego and Buck pretty much ruined baseball on TV for me.

Miss the Madden/Summerall days.

tnip23 · 11-11-2008, 04:26 PM

Always liked Kornheiser on his radio show and PTI, but I can take him or leave him on MNF. Summerall and Madden near the end were the worst ever. Madden and his nonsensical rambling and Pat's alcohol depleted brain causing him to get every other players's identity wrong. Also Bryant Gumbel was pathetic on NFL network.

On the plus side, Al Michaels is as good as it gets doing any sport. He is so good he makes Madden tolerable. Dick Enberg in his prime was a great one as well.

Starscream · 11-23-2008, 03:05 PM

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Originally Posted by illinoishoosier

Buck pretty much ruined baseball on TV for me.

Wow. Just wondering, how did Buck ruin baseball for you? I kinda like Buck on Saturday afternoons and WS coverage. He's a little dry, but ok.

Clampdown · 11-23-2008, 03:10 PM

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Originally Posted by andysutherland

Wow. Just wondering, how did Buck ruin baseball for you? I kinda like Buck on Saturday afternoons and WS coverage. He's a little dry, but ok.

Agree...what ruins it for me is Aikman and every other former Cowboy announcer who wont shut up about Romo and every other current Dallas player.

PeteSB75 · 11-23-2008, 07:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Clampdown

Agree...what ruins it for me is Aikman and every other former Cowboy announcer who wont shut up about Romo and every other current Dallas player.

Most of the announcers pretty much suck, but Madden is definitely the worst. I only keep the sound on as Michaels is actually good and I occasionally chuckle at Madden.

Jaws and Collinsworth are two of the best analysts doing TV right now, IMO. If you've not already, you need to check out NFL Matchup - it's on Sunday morning at 3 and 7 or so on ESPN. I DVR it every week. Awesome analysis.

acruce · 11-23-2008, 08:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Clampdown

Agree...what ruins it for me is Aikman and every other former Cowboy announcer who wont shut up about Romo and every other current Dallas player.

Common know.......Aikman is a good broad caster and Roma is a great player...Gotta love the Cowboys.....

Whee · 11-23-2008, 08:00 PM

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Originally Posted by andysutherland

Wow. Just wondering, how did Buck ruin baseball for you? I kinda like Buck on Saturday afternoons and WS coverage. He's a little dry, but ok.

he's just one of those guys that grates on my nerves. Not sure why. Maybe he tries to hard...just can;t stand him.

Course, I grew up on Brickhouse and Carray.

11-10-2008, 10:39 PM	#1
Cigary Guest Posts: n/a	Re: NFL Commentators - I think what they are doing in the booth is all about commentary upon commentary and they don't let the game present itself as it is. I don't need to listen to these guys every second of every play,,,just present the game in it's simplest form with a few jokes and personal stories and then watch the game along with us. If there is a good play then by all means talk about it,,but if its a play that nets no yards I dont need to hear what they should have done,,,we already know.

11-10-2008, 10:56 PM	#2
jaycarla Mossy Hoosier Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jay Location: Carmel, IN Posts: 828 Trading: (7)	Re: NFL Commentators - To me there has never been anything as good as Madden/Summerall. That was the best. I will say there are a few good teams now though: Nantz/Simms Enberg/Cross Buck/Aikman Other than that, it is a real hit or miss. There is no doubt much more bad teams working games than good. What ever happened to Don Criqui? I like him too. __________________ “I bet Eli doesn't even have one touchdown today, ... I'm the best Manning" -Peyton Manning

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11-11-2008, 04:26 PM	#8
tnip23 New Patriotic Dissenter Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Troy Location: central PA Posts: 90 Trading: (2)	Re: NFL Commentators - Always liked Kornheiser on his radio show and PTI, but I can take him or leave him on MNF. Summerall and Madden near the end were the worst ever. Madden and his nonsensical rambling and Pat's alcohol depleted brain causing him to get every other players's identity wrong. Also Bryant Gumbel was pathetic on NFL network. On the plus side, Al Michaels is as good as it gets doing any sport. He is so good he makes Madden tolerable. Dick Enberg in his prime was a great one as well. __________________ "If you resolve to give up smoking, drinking, and loving, you don't actually live longer, it just seems longer."--Clement Freud