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  • Mamasan23Mamasan23 Posts: 16,388
    DewieCox wrote:
    The Fixer wrote:
    LloydXmas wrote:
    Chris Collinsworth blows

    I don't understand the hate for him. He is fantastic


    He was pretty annoying yesterday.

    Agreed.
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  • The FixerThe Fixer Posts: 12,837
    DewieCox wrote:
    The Fixer wrote:
    LloydXmas wrote:
    Chris Collinsworth blows

    I don't understand the hate for him. He is fantastic


    He was pretty annoying yesterday.

    how so?

    I think he and aikman are the best TV analysts. Collinsworth goes into more in-game detail than anyone. and I love the fact that he will call guys out when they screw something up. Most announcers just want to tell you how great every player is (especially gruden...I cannot stand him)
  • I like Aikman..
    But yesterday?
    Someone needed to kick him right in the balls.....
    Take me piece by piece.....
    Till there aint nothing left worth taking away from me.....
  • rick1zoo2rick1zoo2 Posts: 12,632
    The Fixer wrote:
    DewieCox wrote:
    The Fixer wrote:
    I don't understand the hate for him. He is fantastic


    He was pretty annoying yesterday.

    how so?

    I think he and aikman are the best TV analysts. Collinsworth goes into more in-game detail than anyone. and I love the fact that he will call guys out when they screw something up. Most announcers just want to tell you how great every player is (especially gruden...I cannot stand him)


    i think Collinsworth has great insight and analysis, he just comes off as being very condescending at times, almost whiney
  • 8181 Posts: 58,276
    rick1zoo2 wrote:
    i think Collinsworth has great insight and analysis, he just comes off as being very condescending at times, almost whiney

    it's the voice
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  • Aikman yesterday?

    That was a blown call
    They missed that call
    They didnt get that call right
    That call was wrong
    That was a missed call

    STFU Troy!!!
    Take me piece by piece.....
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  • 8181 Posts: 58,276
    Aikman yesterday?

    That was a blown call
    They missed that call
    They didnt get that call right
    That call was wrong
    That was a missed call

    STFU Troy!!!

    in fairness, that was the worst reffed game of the week, at least of the games that i saw.
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  • Mamasan23Mamasan23 Posts: 16,388
    Aikman yesterday?

    That was a blown call
    They missed that call
    They didnt get that call right
    That call was wrong
    That was a missed call

    STFU Troy!!!

    :lol:

    What drove me nuts is how they focused so much time on talking about the missed block in the back call on the Packers...yet the 49ers had TWO false starts in a row that the refs didn't call...hardly a mention at all about that. Don't get me wrong, I'm not saying that's an excuse...just irritated me at how biased they were.
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  • 81 wrote:
    Aikman yesterday?

    That was a blown call
    They missed that call
    They didnt get that call right
    That call was wrong
    That was a missed call

    STFU Troy!!!

    in fairness, that was the worst reffed game of the week, at least of the games that i saw.
    Cant argue with you.

    But Jesus Christ Troy..
    WE GET IT!!!!!!
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  • DewieCoxDewieCox Posts: 11,429
    rick1zoo2 wrote:
    The Fixer wrote:
    I think he and aikman are the best TV analysts. Collinsworth goes into more in-game detail than anyone. and I love the fact that he will call guys out when they screw something up. Most announcers just want to tell you how great every player is (especially gruden...I cannot stand him)


    i think Collinsworth has great insight and analysis, he just comes off as being very condescending at times, almost whiney

    Also would try to downplay it when the Michaels(?) would bring up his playing days, but then would seemingly bring them up the next possible chance he got.

    Maybe different strokes for different folks. I'll never understand why so many people hate on Joe Buck.
  • 8181 Posts: 58,276
    maybe the ref union slipped troy a few bucks to discuss blown calls all game...i mean, it's not like he won't do anything for money (rent a center sums it up for me)
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  • 8181 Posts: 58,276
    DewieCox wrote:
    Also would try to downplay it when the Michaels(?) would bring up his playing days, but then would seemingly bring them up the next possible chance he got.

    Maybe different strokes for different folks. I'll never understand why so many people hate on Joe Buck.

    they should have like a 5 year max broadcast career. after 5 you are out the door. too many annoucers become cartoon's of themselves.
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  • 81 wrote:
    maybe the ref union slipped troy a few bucks to discuss blown calls all game...i mean, it's not like he won't do anything for money (rent a center sums it up for me)
    Ya know..
    I was thinking Troy had some type of agenda..

    He just wouldnt STFU about the refs...
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  • Wma31394Wma31394 Posts: 3,045
    81 wrote:
    DewieCox wrote:
    Also would try to downplay it when the Michaels(?) would bring up his playing days, but then would seemingly bring them up the next possible chance he got.

    Maybe different strokes for different folks. I'll never understand why so many people hate on Joe Buck.

    they should have like a 5 year max broadcast career. after 5 you are out the door. too many annoucers become cartoon's of themselves.

    Yea agree..I like seing those old school highlights (like the ones in black in white)..the announcers describe the action and then are silent until the next play.
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  • The FixerThe Fixer Posts: 12,837
    DewieCox wrote:
    rick1zoo2 wrote:
    The Fixer wrote:
    I think he and aikman are the best TV analysts. Collinsworth goes into more in-game detail than anyone. and I love the fact that he will call guys out when they screw something up. Most announcers just want to tell you how great every player is (especially gruden...I cannot stand him)


    i think Collinsworth has great insight and analysis, he just comes off as being very condescending at times, almost whiney

    Also would try to downplay it when the Michaels(?) would bring up his playing days, but then would seemingly bring them up the next possible chance he got.

    Maybe different strokes for different folks. I'll never understand why so many people hate on Joe Buck.

    I don't think collinsworth talks about his playing days much at all. theismann was the worst with that stuff

    I agree on Joe Buck. Like I said, for as shitty as the nfl product is their announcers are pretty good.

    gruden is the one I can't stand (dierdorf too). he makes MNF unwatchable
  • Mamasan23Mamasan23 Posts: 16,388
    81 wrote:
    maybe the ref union slipped troy a few bucks to discuss blown calls all game...i mean, it's not like he won't do anything for money (rent a center sums it up for me)
    Ya know..
    I was thinking Troy had some type of agenda..

    He just wouldnt STFU about the refs...

    You have to admit that they were awful though. If the refs in the Bears game missed all those damn calls you KNOW you would be bitching about it too!!!!
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  • The FixerThe Fixer Posts: 12,837
    81 wrote:
    DewieCox wrote:
    Also would try to downplay it when the Michaels(?) would bring up his playing days, but then would seemingly bring them up the next possible chance he got.

    Maybe different strokes for different folks. I'll never understand why so many people hate on Joe Buck.

    they should have like a 5 year max broadcast career. after 5 you are out the door. too many annoucers become cartoon's of themselves.

    no way man

    I still miss pat summerall
  • Wma31394Wma31394 Posts: 3,045
    The Fixer wrote:
    81 wrote:
    DewieCox wrote:
    Also would try to downplay it when the Michaels(?) would bring up his playing days, but then would seemingly bring them up the next possible chance he got.

    Maybe different strokes for different folks. I'll never understand why so many people hate on Joe Buck.

    they should have like a 5 year max broadcast career. after 5 you are out the door. too many annoucers become cartoon's of themselves.

    no way man

    I still miss pat summerall

    hahhah is last few years was great comedy!!
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  • 8181 Posts: 58,276
    The Fixer wrote:
    81 wrote:
    DewieCox wrote:
    Also would try to downplay it when the Michaels(?) would bring up his playing days, but then would seemingly bring them up the next possible chance he got.

    Maybe different strokes for different folks. I'll never understand why so many people hate on Joe Buck.

    they should have like a 5 year max broadcast career. after 5 you are out the door. too many annoucers become cartoon's of themselves.

    no way man

    I still miss pat summerall

    pat summerall 25 years ago....yes
    pat summerall 10 years ago....no


    if i could bring any single annoucer back, i'd bring back Keith Jackson for college football..
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  • The FixerThe Fixer Posts: 12,837
    81 wrote:
    The Fixer wrote:
    81 wrote:
    they should have like a 5 year max broadcast career. after 5 you are out the door. too many annoucers become cartoon's of themselves.

    no way man

    I still miss pat summerall

    pat summerall 25 years ago....yes
    pat summerall 10 years ago....no


    if i could bring any single annoucer back, i'd bring back Keith Jackson for college football..

    there you go.

    the old school announcers are the best. brent musberger is tremendous for cfb.

    love just hearing their voices...you know it's a big game
  • Mamasan23 wrote:

    You have to admit that they were awful though. If the refs in the Bears game missed all those damn calls you KNOW you would be bitching about it too!!!!
    Like I said yesterday

    Personal foul #56 on the return team.
    Oh wait! Nevermind!!

    You Packer fans cant bitch about the refs!!! hehehehehe
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  • 8181 Posts: 58,276
    Mamasan23 wrote:

    You have to admit that they were awful though. If the refs in the Bears game missed all those damn calls you KNOW you would be bitching about it too!!!!
    Like I said yesterday

    Personal foul #56 on the return team.
    Oh wait! Nevermind!!

    You Packer fans cant bitch about the refs!!! hehehehehe

    that was one of the worst flag pick ups ever. how do you miss that one....

    ifr you throw a flag, have the balls to make the call. these refs seem scared.
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  • Mamasan23Mamasan23 Posts: 16,388
    Mamasan23 wrote:

    You have to admit that they were awful though. If the refs in the Bears game missed all those damn calls you KNOW you would be bitching about it too!!!!
    Like I said yesterday

    Personal foul #56 on the return team.
    Oh wait! Nevermind!!

    You Packer fans cant bitch about the refs!!! hehehehehe

    Hey, I'll admit it worked out in our favor a couple times. Either way THESE REFS SUCK!!! If Thursday's game comes down to a blown call I'm swearing the damn season off until they get the real refs back!
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  • DewieCoxDewieCox Posts: 11,429
    The Fixer wrote:
    I don't think collinsworth talks about his playing days much at all. theismann was the worst with that stuff

    I agree on Joe Buck. Like I said, for as shitty as the nfl product is their announcers are pretty good.

    gruden is the one I can't stand (dierdorf too). he makes MNF unwatchable

    He didn't a ton, but when his partner would bring it up he'd try to play it cool and it seemed like the next play he would be bringing it up himself. He's better as an analyst on Inside the NFL.

    Gruden is awful and for as bad as his color commentary is his analysis on stuff like Sportcenter or Prime Time is atrocious. Somebody please hire that guy as a coach.

    Dierdorf during the Colts game yesterday was about the most annoyed I've ever been during a football game. I gave him a pass since the Colts are my team and I loathe the Bears and all their bandwagon fans around here.

    Somebody mentioned Herm Edwards earlier in the thread too. Add him to my list if I haven't done it already. He would definitely fall under 81's 5 year rule. His schtick was funny the first few times I seen the Coors light commercial. I'm embarrassed for ESPN that they put him on so many shows.
  • 8181 Posts: 58,276
    i don't mind dierdorf :leaving:
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  • DewieCoxDewieCox Posts: 11,429
    81 wrote:
    these refs seem scared.

    For sure...In the games I watched there were alot of calls that they seemed guilted into.

    Alot of them seemed to have the "Ricky Bobby I'm not sure what to do with my hands" thing going on when they would step up to announce a penalty, which I thought was pretty entertaining.

    I don't think they've actually done that bad of a job. There have a been a few real head scratchers combined with a bunch of calls that the regular refs could miss.
  • rick1zoo2rick1zoo2 Posts: 12,632
    I always enjoyed Madden, Summerall and Al Micheals
  • 8181 Posts: 58,276
    DewieCox wrote:
    81 wrote:
    these refs seem scared.

    For sure...In the games I watched there were alot of calls that they seemed guilted into.

    Alot of them seemed to have the "Ricky Bobby I'm not sure what to do with my hands" thing going on when they would step up to announce a penalty, which I thought was pretty entertaining.

    I don't think they've actually done that bad of a job. There have a been a few real head scratchers combined with a bunch of calls that the regular refs could miss.

    i agree for the most part they have been fine, the gb/san fran crew excluded.

    agree on the ricky bobby thing. they don't seem to have a clue what the hand motions are or what they are suppose to say.
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  • WobbieWobbie Posts: 30,164
    Mamasan23 wrote:

    Hey, I'll admit it worked out in our favor a couple times. Either way THESE REFS SUCK!!! If Thursday's game comes down to a blown call I'm swearing the damn season off until they get the real refs back!

    yeah, the nfl makes BILLION$ but fuck the "real refs." they already make $128K per year for an awesome parttime job and they want a pension plan that no (full time) nfl employee gets :x
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  • The Fixer wrote:
    there you go.

    the old school announcers are the best. brent musberger is tremendous for cfb.

    love just hearing their voices...you know it's a big game


    I love Musberger. Like you said....when you hear a voice like his, you know it's a big game.
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