OT: Worst national sports commentator?
I usually think it's Skip Bayliss, but I heard Jason Whitlock on the radio today--claiming that Art Briles shouldn't be fired because "it's his job to stand up for the players--and now I think it might be Whitlock.
Stephen A. Smith is another "top-quality" candidate.
Who do you think is the absolute worst?
I consider Tirico one of the best, there's no one left at ESPN worth a damn. The Fox crews are a joke between Buck, and Chris Meyers and the rest of their announce staff, it's pretty pathetic. Al Michaels is living off of the Miracle still, though the best job he ever did was during the 89 earthquake.
Some people may have a scale as to how much a commentator sucks but with me its grades on a pass/fail and almost all of them fail.
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I disagree with you about Buck, but that will happen.
But you lost me with Michaels, one of the great announcers of all time. You could even argue that he's not your cup of tea, but the idea that he's "living off the Miracle" is beyond absurd.
Well, Craig James tweeted this today...
#baylor coach Briles a good man who provided 2nd chances & ended up being victim of it, too. Character & Integrity matters!
— Craig (@CraigJames32) May 26, 2016
So I think he might get grandfathered in after years of his bullshit.
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most of this comment is largely out of context. Not sure he's actually supporting Briles here.
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He isn't technically a commentator, but Sean Baligian
has not impressed since his return to Detroit. He does really odd things, he will start to whisper certain things for seemingly no reason, he fake laughs to the extent that I can't tell if he is really trying to sell it or whether it is self parody. He is truly a very confusion radio personality to listen to.
Sounds like his mouth is full of food when he talks.. Cant stand the fat weable.
who is good?
McDonough and Nessler, along with Todd Blackledge, who's usually with Nessler. Gus Johnson. Tirico, although then you have to deal with Gruden.
I like McDonough a lowt.
I agree. His voice cracked terribly on the UM-MSU call last year... but that play was so fucky, it was only fair.
I think Blackledge is the best color commentator in CFB. Brian Griese is really good as well. I'd like to see him get more prominent exposure at ESPN. Amazing how much his voice sounds like his father's.
He was one proud papa.
Best in the business. Most versatile by far -- can handle football, golf, tennis, basketball. Chris Fowler is a close second.
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I know not everyone likes Gus, but I think he's fun. I like enthusiasm. Always liked Musberger for the same reason.
I'm very high on Tirico and Herbie, and Dave Flemming is a rising star. Always professional, always prepared. Herbie had his Les Miles fiasco, but he's been very good for a long time. Jalen Rose has become really good too.
Baseball probably has more great announcers than any other sport IMO - lots of games, lots of time to fill, so you'd better be good. Vin Scully, Ernie Harwall, John Miller - that's as good as sports announcing gets.
Joe Buck - he just grates on me. Too smarmy.
Chris Berman - I literally cannot take listening to him any longer.
Forgot another - Doug Flutie is pretty terrible (I don't even know if he is still in the business . . .)
I like how vern lundquist sounds. I'd like him to read me a bed time story every night.
But when he laughs it sounds like he is coughing up a lung.
HA!
also, his face is nearly a perfect cylinder
is Happy Gilmore? Still makes me laugh everytime
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Scott Hamilton. NBC figure skating coverage.
and not Scott Hamilton. What are your expectations here?
Lives by me. Nice guy.
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Co-signed. Long is absolutely brutal.
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Jason Whitlock is horrible. Matt Milliken co-anchors the horrible spot.
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There's a million, but one I truly hate that hasn't made the list yet is Ian Eagle. Phil Simms doing NFL games is also dreadful
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Gus Johnson. Yells at everything.
GUS JOHNSON HAAAAA HAAAAA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! is all he ever says. Ugh.
at the hating on Gus G.!
What about Jack Arute? When he was a sideline reporter I used to think they were saying Jackeroo.
He does a CFB radio show with I believe Rick Neuheisel. It may have been bad luck, but everytime I hear him, he has a boner for ND.
Joe Buck
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It sounds like during the telecast Dan Hicks is beating off to a picture of Tiger Woods when he's not even in the fucking tournament.
Also, I really miss Keith Jackson.