| FTBL Worst Commentator Ever

[JoshB]

I recall reading a bio on Gus and one of the "highlights" of his style was his enthusiasm.

His style belongs in the WWE or a XFL type of venture.

When ones excitement level on air is greater than that of the team they're covering's own broadcast crew? IE: Gus more excited than say Stan White? That's too far for my taste.

I strongly disagree. He's at his best when the teams and games are actually good but I will admit that he's over the top when it's two bad teams (which is most of his games now) and it seems like he's trying to interject some enthusiasm into the games rather than just being enthusiastic over something great. When he's calling a really great game, he's amazing.

 

[TerryP]

@JoshB you just didn't like the wrestling analogy.

OK, how's about he's the Stephen A. Smith of play by play.

 

[JoshB]

@JoshB you just didn't like the wrestling analogy.

OK, how's about he's the Stephen A. Smith of play by play.

No, I'm fine with the wrestling analogy (juts not WWE, it sucks lol). I think the Stephen A. comparison is more offensive

 

[shipley00]

Could not stand Brent Musburger. I was SOOO glad when the SEC contract flipped from ABC to CBS only to have him follow. Never could get the teams right during the Iron Bowl.

 

[Tidestalker]

People actually like Gus Johnson's style?! Too over the top for me. Feels contrived.

I used to like Nessler before he made the jump to CBS. I also appreciated Danielson a lot more when he worked with Verne.... Verne was so bad it made him more enjoyable.

Agreed with those who like Blackledge. I think Herbstreit is top notch as well.

 

[TerryP]

No, I'm fine with the wrestling analogy (juts not WWE, it sucks lol). I think the Stephen A. comparison is more offensive

Totally unrelated except it's wrestling, TV personalities and such and I know how you follow the industry.

I was recently told George Murdoch (Tyrus of the NWA for those who don't know) was a Zoology major in college. It made me curious as to what school so I had to look it up: Antelope Valley. It's part of the Nebraska school system offering associate degree programs.

Still. An associates in Zoology isn't an easy course load.

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[JoshB]

Totally unrelated except it's wrestling, TV personalities and such and I know how you follow the industry.

I was recently told George Murdoch (Tyrus of the NWA for those who don't know) was a Zoology major in college. It made me curious as to what school so I had to look it up: Antelope Valley. It's part of the Nebraska school system offering associate degree programs.

Still. An associates in Zoology isn't an easy course load.

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Tyrus is a... different cat that's for sure. For some reason, that doesn't surprise me.

 

[50+yeartidefan]

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Totally unrelated except it's wrestling, TV personalities and such and I know how you follow the industry.

I was recently told George Murdoch (Tyrus of the NWA for those who don't know) was a Zoology major in college. It made me curious as to what school so I had to look it up: Antelope Valley. It's part of the Nebraska school system offering associate degree programs.

Still. An associates in Zoology isn't an easy course load.

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Zoology was fun.......but a course load.....ur right....yuck...

 

[TerryP]

Tyrus is a... different cat that's for sure. For some reason, that doesn't surprise me.

No physical stereotype intended with "smarter than your average bear."