Gus Johnson: Michigan Man?
November 22nd, 2017 at 12:20 PM ^
the link did NOT work. but gus is from detroit - went to UD-Jesuit for high school
November 22nd, 2017 at 12:23 PM ^
G went to U of D not Cass Tech. Nevermind u fixed it.
November 22nd, 2017 at 12:20 PM ^
Thanks, I fixed the link. Video should work now!
November 22nd, 2017 at 12:21 PM ^
I think he went to U of D. He called a basketball game once and seemed pretty fired up that Jordan Morgan went to U of D High. After he said it for the 10th time, I assumed he graduated from that high school also.
November 22nd, 2017 at 6:08 PM ^
He sure did. Graduated with me. Class of '85. Go Cubs!
November 22nd, 2017 at 1:00 PM ^
Checked the annual giving report. Gus and I donated the same amount!
November 22nd, 2017 at 3:58 PM ^
ok Vlady..was that '0' Zero Rubles ?!?!
November 22nd, 2017 at 12:23 PM ^
Yeah I had no clue he was from Michigan, as he never really seemed like a "go blue" type during his broadcasts, but the video is neat nonetheless.
November 22nd, 2017 at 12:23 PM ^
someone can help embed for the app?
thanks guys!
November 22nd, 2017 at 12:29 PM ^
Once Bo Schembechler told Gus that Bo knew who Gus was, and that the school is proud of him, I'd consider Gus "made".
I liked Gus Johnson a lot before I knew of his background as a Michigander and Wolverine fan. I like him now even more.
(Thanks to the OP for posting this - great stuff.)
November 22nd, 2017 at 12:50 PM ^
thanks EM
November 22nd, 2017 at 12:31 PM ^
when he was based there. We struck up a conversation when we both showed up in Michigan shorts. Great guy.
November 22nd, 2017 at 12:34 PM ^
as you rained 3’s?
November 22nd, 2017 at 12:37 PM ^
He's about 10 years younger and 2X the athlete I am
November 22nd, 2017 at 1:32 PM ^
disappointing, Kenny
November 23rd, 2017 at 9:01 AM ^
Yeah Kenny, get your shit together.
November 22nd, 2017 at 12:37 PM ^
there's a certain type of person who tucks their ears into their hat. Apparently Gus is one of them.
November 22nd, 2017 at 12:39 PM ^
Really Gus much better an announcer at basketball.
Fits him better.
I'm sure he is thrilled to do M upset this week.
November 22nd, 2017 at 12:41 PM ^
I know the dude seems to hate Sparty when he's announcing a MSU game.
November 22nd, 2017 at 12:41 PM ^
HA!!!! HA!!!!
- Gus Johnson
November 22nd, 2017 at 12:59 PM ^
We have turned the announcing tide. No more buckeyes in the booth, bye Herbie and Spiel. No coincidence that the years we dominated were when it was Kieth Jackson and Bob Griese.
November 22nd, 2017 at 1:05 PM ^
Gus is, in my opinion, a very good commentator. I like his TV "personality" more than most, even before I learned he was a Michigan fan.
November 22nd, 2017 at 10:29 PM ^
It's simply a network issue. Herb doesn't work for Fox. I never really had an issue with Herbie. At least he picks against o$u when he thinks they'll lose. Something Des is apparently incapable of doing.
November 22nd, 2017 at 1:15 PM ^
He always was better at talking about his game than actually playing ;)
JK Gus, congrats.
November 22nd, 2017 at 1:16 PM ^
the description of his meeting at the airport with Bo, and the shout out to AC of course.
November 22nd, 2017 at 1:22 PM ^
I really liked that part too. Makes me wish I could have met Bo. Michigan deserves to be good! I really hope we beat Ohio state. For me, the whole season would be redeemed!
November 22nd, 2017 at 1:18 PM ^
I'M NOT YELLING! THAT'S JUST HOW I TALK!
November 22nd, 2017 at 2:49 PM ^
wouldve got him for Radio before Dan slipped in. I love Dan though. I always sort of figured he liked Michigan but never confirmed it.
November 22nd, 2017 at 4:01 PM ^
always thought he was good....
just upticked his rating... Go Blue !!
November 22nd, 2017 at 4:55 PM ^
Thanks for posting this OP.
November 22nd, 2017 at 7:31 PM ^
and that video was very cool, thanks OP!!!
November 22nd, 2017 at 9:59 PM ^
I have always enjoyed te enthusiasm Gus exhibits while calling games. Definitely moving him up in my commentator rankings now that I know he’s a Michigan fan.
November 22nd, 2017 at 11:07 PM ^
with us Buckeyes as well. I'd heard before he is a Michigan guy, but he calls games straight down the middle, which is the mark of a good announcer (imo, of course). Herbie's ok, Spielman is fine, Galloway and Desmond both must have attended the Hawk Harrelson school of broadcasting.
November 22nd, 2017 at 11:51 PM ^
I like Gus. But I like Joel Klatt more. I just hope Gus doesn't announce, at any point during the game, JT Barrett as "JOE...THOMAS...BARRETT!!!" That would only mean that OSU just scored a game changing TD.
November 23rd, 2017 at 8:12 AM ^
Holy shit, that was awesome!
Notice he takes off his hat when he walks into Harbaugh's office.
And putting the rose in Bo's statue's hand . . . he was going to tear up.
We finally have a Michigan - Ohio State game being called by a Wolverine and not some Buckeye.
November 23rd, 2017 at 11:24 AM ^
That is awesome.