MGoStrength

December 5th, 2012 at 3:23 PM ^

I personally like Gruden.  He's enthusiastic, he's positive, and I think he makes interesting comments and insights.  And, even when he says something negative about a guy he seems to do so in a productive/encouraging way.  He never seems to bash anyone.  So, either way he will have some good things to say about Michigan I think.

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snoopblue

December 5th, 2012 at 3:32 PM ^

I was hoping for Brad Nessler. On such a busy day, however, we could have done a lot worse. I agree Tirico doesn't have the voice for it. Gruden is annoying, but sometimes his over the top analysis is hilarious. This game is basically going to be a Gruden droolfest about Lewan, Clowney & Denard.

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goblue20111

December 5th, 2012 at 3:45 PM ^

My favorite all time play by play crew (at least on national TV, locally I'm a homer--no one touches Mario/Rod and Mickey/Ken) was Gary Thorne and Bill Clement.

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QVIST

December 5th, 2012 at 3:50 PM ^

YES. I love Gruden. I can't wait to hear his analysis mixed with nonsensical [unconfirmed] nicknames.
"Denard Robinson is a foot-ball player. They call this guy 'The Razor', because he's always talkin' about animals!"

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Cockholio

December 5th, 2012 at 3:52 PM ^

Gruden is good friends with Coach Spurrier, and has visited our practices several times in the past. He also has a home in the Tampa area.  I know that doesn't really matter much, but I'm sure he's happy to be able drive to the ballpark and sleep in his own bed.

Love Gruden's passion and Tirico's sensibility.

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m1jjb00

December 5th, 2012 at 4:06 PM ^

On TV, Gruden is not funny and adds little insight into the game.  I don't need nor care what a color guy's opinion on anything is (including gun control).  I'd like you to explain why something worked or didn't work and suggest things I should look out for.  He is relatively poor at that within a group of people who are very disappointing.

I'd dump this group for another random pull from the bag of announcing teams.

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B-Nut-GoBlue

December 5th, 2012 at 4:16 PM ^

Love the selection.  I like Tirico PBP and I love me some Gruden (I guess I get why some don't neccesarily enjoy the man doing games, but I always enjoy broadcasts with him).

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Blue Chevy in OTown

December 5th, 2012 at 4:19 PM ^

we won't have a "Buckeye Homer" like Spielman announcing.  Now if they can get rid of Robert Smith out of the studio, I might be able to watch the ESPN without wanting to throw something at the TV!

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Darth Wolverine

December 5th, 2012 at 4:21 PM ^

These are two great announcers, but I prefer having college dudes call college games. Gruden is awesome and sometimes Tirico does college games, but not as many as he used to.

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Zoltanrules

December 5th, 2012 at 4:36 PM ^

 A great team of announcers that don't dumb it down and call it like it is. Tirico may make a Zingerman's reference but that doesn't make him a bad guy. Can't wait to see if Borges learned anything and becomes more "creative".

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rainingmaize

December 5th, 2012 at 5:26 PM ^

Are some people seriously complaining that we got the Monday Night Football crew? I think it will be interesting to see how they cover the Lewan Clowney matchup; I mean its a matchup that they might cover someday on Monday Night

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MGoManBall

December 5th, 2012 at 7:47 PM ^

Good commentary. Anything is better than the Big Ten Network commentary if you ask me... l wanted to hammer tacks into my ears.

 

I'll be waiting for Gruden to say something like, "I LOVE this guy, Denard Robinson. He's as fast as car. I call this guy Speed Racer because he's always mach 5."

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