Gus Johnson to call Michigan-Utah, Steve Hutchinson hired by FOX Sports
Steve Hutchinson has been hired by FOX Sports. He won't be calling Michigan's game, though. He'll be calling the weird Sunday game between Purdue and Marshall as an analyst.
However, Gus Johnson!
The two new broadcast teams join those previously announced, Gus Johnson, Joel Klatt and Molly McGrath, and Joe Davis, Brady Quinn and Kris Budden. Johnson, Klatt and McGrath are on the call for FOX Sports 1’s season-opener, as Michigan faces Utah on Thursday, Sept. 3, marking Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh’s first game on the Wolverines sideline, with coverage beginning at 7:00 PM ET.
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August 13th, 2015 at 5:17 PM ^
I don't think Gus Johnson brings enough energy to the broadcast.
August 13th, 2015 at 6:18 PM ^
I'll forever love Gus for referring to Sparty as "little brother".
August 14th, 2015 at 7:04 PM ^
You forgot the /s
August 13th, 2015 at 5:17 PM ^
I like this.
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August 13th, 2015 at 5:17 PM ^
Guess I won't be watching now.
s/
August 13th, 2015 at 5:20 PM ^
SPARTY NO!!!!!
August 13th, 2015 at 6:15 PM ^
Sure it was only the PAC 12 (or was it 10 at that point?), but this maybe my favorite Gus:
August 13th, 2015 at 5:20 PM ^
I am so excited about this!
August 13th, 2015 at 5:24 PM ^
Hellooooo Molly McGrath! Welcome to Michigan Football.
August 13th, 2015 at 5:35 PM ^
She'll be rooting against Notre Dame, too.
August 13th, 2015 at 5:55 PM ^
Yes! This is now my favorite Little Richard song....
August 13th, 2015 at 7:20 PM ^
Can FS1 just put her in a Picture in Picture frame throughout the game....or at least during play stoppages?
Rupert knows how to pic 'em.
How about her and Holly Sonders calling the game?
August 14th, 2015 at 7:46 AM ^
Settle down Musburger.
August 14th, 2015 at 8:07 AM ^
OMG no you didn't! Slay!
August 14th, 2015 at 9:48 PM ^
She does a great job on APG and also pretty good sideline reporter.
August 13th, 2015 at 5:24 PM ^
yes
YES
YES
YES
August 13th, 2015 at 5:24 PM ^
Puuuuuuuuuuuuure
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August 13th, 2015 at 6:31 PM ^
With any luck, we're getting some good runs in this one so he can use, "And the runner....BANG!" in a new way. To see him work in some of those signature phrases would actually be a fun exercise indeed.
August 13th, 2015 at 5:26 PM ^
Love it.
August 13th, 2015 at 5:29 PM ^
I like Gus for basketball, but not so much for football.
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August 13th, 2015 at 5:33 PM ^
which only comes up if/when he's scheduled to broadcast anything michigan related. bad voice, bad announcer, no thank you.
August 13th, 2015 at 8:35 PM ^
I do not understand how one can objectively say this. Gus is the best announcer.
August 13th, 2015 at 9:13 PM ^
which is nice, but even so, my comment was based on his voice which is frequently way, way over the top yelling. a little emotion is a good thing, but every play isn't an epic adventure. similar to brent fuss-budget who used to say things like, 'remember this play folks (1st quarter, failed to convert a 3rd and 5), it could be the play that turns this game' or similar overblown comments.
August 13th, 2015 at 9:21 PM ^
Yea, I would rather have Chris Fowler who's excitement is as fake as a 3 dollar bill! He needs to stick to pregame shows.
August 13th, 2015 at 9:41 PM ^
And he's a self-proclaimed Michigan fan!!!!
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August 14th, 2015 at 10:18 AM ^
Gus Johnson is a national treasure.
August 13th, 2015 at 5:33 PM ^
In the industry period. I'd like for him to call ALL M basketball & football games.
August 13th, 2015 at 5:33 PM ^
Klatt was a CU QB and played for the Lions a bit. He started on sports radio in Denver but has a face much more suited to TV. He's a good color analyst and better suited doing that than morning drive sports talk ...
He got pissed at me when I told him his Harry Caray was a poor man's version of Will Ferrell's and is not a funny guy.
Good pairing with Gus because he won't step on his toes at all.
August 13th, 2015 at 5:34 PM ^
disappointing
August 13th, 2015 at 5:39 PM ^
Have no idea why, but for some reason I read that as Gus Malzahn.
That would've certainly been interesting after he fell head over heels in love with our satellite camps....
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August 13th, 2015 at 5:39 PM ^
Gus Johnson....LOL! I love that guy. I don't know how he doesn't lose his voice broadcasting games.
August 13th, 2015 at 6:10 PM ^
I'll take it. Wish the B10 would pony up and get him on board. B10 broadcasting (football in particular) is below average at best.
August 13th, 2015 at 6:12 PM ^
Gus + Harbaugh...can the state of Utah or the entire country handle THAT much enthusiasm?
August 13th, 2015 at 6:13 PM ^
I like it. Johnson is a Detroit native (University of Detroit Jesuit alum) who has openly stated his affinity for Michigan sports in the past. It'll be nice to have a homer in the booth.
August 13th, 2015 at 6:31 PM ^
A great way to start the season! Too bad his excitement won't be there b/c it's going to be a Michigan blowout.
August 13th, 2015 at 6:31 PM ^
Still have to figure out how I am going to get fs1 without paying extra. Lots of people are going to be upset when they try and watch this game and realize they don't get that station.
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August 13th, 2015 at 10:27 PM ^
Good excuse to go to a bar
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August 13th, 2015 at 6:33 PM ^
Cold Blooded!!
This is nice.
August 13th, 2015 at 6:54 PM ^
Solid. Or at least a clear upgrade from Spielman, Pam Ward, and some of the other slappies who have called Michigan games of late.
August 13th, 2015 at 11:49 PM ^
Spielman calling games. He knows his shit.
August 13th, 2015 at 6:54 PM ^
Great. I'll mute the game now. I can't stand Gus Johnson.
August 13th, 2015 at 7:02 PM ^
Yes, I love hearing Gus. I wish he was on the call for Denard in the 2010 ND game.
August 13th, 2015 at 7:22 PM ^
I'd rather have Charlie Day.
August 13th, 2015 at 8:28 PM ^
Gus is the best in the business.
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August 13th, 2015 at 8:33 PM ^
Hate Gus but it is funny when he exaggerates everything.. There HE GOES. Derrrrrick green!!! He's gonnnnnnee!!!! Blah loud noises
August 13th, 2015 at 8:38 PM ^
There need to be more guys like Gus.
August 13th, 2015 at 11:42 PM ^
Don't understand why there aren't more Gus Johnsons. It's not hard to hire these guys. Instead we have Jesse Palmer and Matt Millen
August 13th, 2015 at 8:38 PM ^
He's got the guts to call games in his own style, it's different/original and I find it entertaining. Especially compared to most of the dbags calling games.
August 13th, 2015 at 8:41 PM ^
I can hear Gus' voice now: "Jim Harbaugh"