Devin Gardner Doing Color Commentary for the Quick Lane Bowl

Submitted by BursleyHall82 on December 26th, 2019 at 8:29 PM

Forgive me if I missed this, but I didn't realize that Devin had started a broadcasting career. He's doing the Quick Lane Bowl (EMU vs. Pitt) on WJR and ESPNU tonight. Bringing a ton of insight and energy to the broadcast. I think he's doing great.

You can listen to it HERE.

Another former Michigan player in the booth!

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rc90

December 26th, 2019 at 8:52 PM ^

I wonder how he evaluates receiver routes, because years ago he had to stop looking downfield to keep from getting his neck broken.

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Phaedrus

December 26th, 2019 at 9:12 PM ^

Devin always seemed to be extremely smart and witty in interviews. I think he could be really good as a broadcaster. I also think he could have been a really good QB but was ruined by bad coaching and a bad OL.

I hope he’s successful. He certainly deserves it. 

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dragonchild

December 27th, 2019 at 8:30 AM ^

I dunno, man. . . I think he interviews well, if you can hear what he's saying, but he doesn't have a commentator's voice.  IIRC I had trouble understanding what he was saying in interviews because he's got this low, soft voice that doesn't get picked up well in whatever cheap mics beat writers use.  Maybe the better mics they got in booths will fix half the problem, but it'd still be lacking that energetic gruffness you'd usually expect from a commentator.  He's got a great voice for hostage negotiations and other de-escalation work, though.  I wonder what he sounded like in the huddle.

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Phaedrus

December 27th, 2019 at 11:45 AM ^

I don’t remember that but it has been a long time since I heard him interviewed. I just remember that he rarely got caught off guard by questions and could handle even the difficult ones with ease. It was very different than Denard, who could never seem to be comfortable in the spotlight.

Anyway, Chris Weber has the exact type of voice you’re describing and he’s been a pretty successful broadcaster. 

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mi93

December 26th, 2019 at 10:38 PM ^

Since I'm not doing anything, I synced the TV with WJR.  Both these guys on WJR are doing a good job.  Devin's input definitely translates to TV.  Good for him!

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JPC

December 26th, 2019 at 11:49 PM ^

I really hope Devin succeeds with this. He gave so much to his teams, got so little from his coaches, and never had a bad word to say about it. He's a good dude. 

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Red is Blue

December 27th, 2019 at 8:26 AM ^

Sorry I missed this.  Have heard Devin on the radio several times and have been impressed.  Looking forward to him launching a successful announcing career.  One of my favorite Wolverines.

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