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Top 25 Football Broadcasters

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  1. StupidFlanders StupidFlanders is offline

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    Nov 20th, 2009 (11/20/2009 10:17am)

    Sporting News and SportsBusiness Journal/SportsBusiness Daily editors and writers present its list of the best announcers calling football games today.

    The top 25:

    1. Gary Danielson, CBS
    What we like: He explains it before most of us have seen it.

    2. Cris Collinsworth, NBC
    What we like:     He has a wry sense of humor, plus the insight of a three-time Pro Bowl receiver.

    3. Al Michaels, NBC
    What we like: He has an ability to paint a picture with words and put a game in context -- not to mention that voice.

    4. Phil Simms, CBS
    What we like: Thirty years after the former quarterback was the Giants' first draft choice, he still watches the NFL with wonder.

    5. Kirk Herbstreit, ABC/ESPN
    What we like: A former Ohio State quarterback, his polished analysis is educated and ultra- opinionated but delivered without haughtiness.

    6. Troy Aikman, FOX
    What we like: The SN contributor offers insight only a Hall of Fame quarterback and three-time Super Bowl champion can provide.

    7. Ron Franklin, ABC/ESPN
    What we like: He has a great voice and a calm, comfortable style.

    8. Verne Lundquist, CBS
    What we like: He has a great voice and great passion.

    9. Joe Buck, FOX
    What we like: When you hear his voice, you know instantly it's a big event.

    10. Jim Nantz, CBS
    What we like: He has a smooth delivery and is authoritative without being overbearing.

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    11. Mike Tirico, ESPN
    What we like: He always teaches us something.

    12. Brad Nessler, ESPN
    What we like: He has the ability to play off an assortment of analysts.

    13. Brent Musburger, ABC/ESPN
    What we like: He has the most distinctive pipes in the game, pardner, and it gets no better than his "You are looking live ... " intro.

    14. Jon Gruden, ESPN
    What we like: He's intense, just as he was on the sideline as a Super Bowl-winning coach.

    15. Daryl Johnston, FOX
    What we like: The two-time Pro Bowl fullback has a quick mind and a good handle for the flow of the broadcast.

    16. Ron Jaworski, ESPN
    What we like: The former 17-year NFL quarterback works hard to prepare and loves breaking down the game.

    17. Greg Gumbel, CBS
    What we like: He has a sense of calm.

    18. Sean McDonough, ABC/ESPN
    What we like: He isn't afraid to make noise when something isn't right.

    19. Todd Blackledge, ESPN
    What we like: He has wit and energy without exuberance -- and the insight of a former NFL quarterback.

    20. Dan Fouts, CBS
    What we like: He's a Hall of Fame quarterback who knows the game.

    21. Bob Papa, NFL Network
    What we like: He combines his strong voice with a clear, crisp description.

    22. Mike Patrick, ABC/ESPN
    What we like: Versatility -- he can also do basketball and baseball.

    23. Chris Fowler, ESPN
    What we like: He's the calm amid the College GameDay storm.

    24. Gus Johnson, CBS
    What we like: When a game gets crazy with big plays, he's right there with us, getting in on the euphoria.

    25. Dick Enberg, CBS
    What we like: His storytelling style is comforting.
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    Nov 20th, 2009 (11/20/2009 10:21am) in reply to StupidFlanders

    Joe Buck obv #1

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    Nov 20th, 2009 (11/20/2009 10:21am) in reply to StupidFlanders

    they should swap colinsworth with jaws on that list
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    Nov 20th, 2009 (11/20/2009 10:23am) in reply to clwhat

    Gus Johnson at #24 ?...c'mon
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    Nov 20th, 2009 (11/20/2009 10:23am) in reply to clwhat

    Jaworski seems way too low on this list.
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    Nov 20th, 2009 (11/20/2009 10:27am) in reply to StupidFlanders

    IMO, Jim Nantz at 10 and Jaworski at 16 are far too low

    Johnson too
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    Nov 20th, 2009 (11/20/2009 10:27am) in reply to kellykip

     
    Originally Posted by kellykip View Post

    Jaworski seems way too low on this list.

    ^^this

    Also, Danielson is very good, but he used to have a radio talk show in this area years ago and he come off as very arrogant and standoffish. So that moves him down a little for me. And I'd move Aikman up.
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    Nov 20th, 2009 (11/20/2009 10:28am) in reply to StupidFlanders

    I don't know how you put color guys and play by play guys on the same list
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    Nov 20th, 2009 (11/20/2009 10:31am) in reply to StupidFlanders

     
    Originally Posted by StupidFlanders View Post

    9. Joe Buck, FOX
    What we like: When you hear his voice, you know instantly it's a big event. Then we quickly mute the TV and get Jon Miller going on ESPN Radio.

    i think they forgot to include a sentence
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    Nov 20th, 2009 (11/20/2009 10:31am) in reply to Futon

    Collinsworth... seriously? come on that guy is a flat zero.. after hearing hise voice in madden over and over makes me wanna go insane.. Gruden has turned into my favorite announcer.. what a winner
     
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    Nov 20th, 2009 (11/20/2009 10:36am) in reply to Futon

     
    Originally Posted by Bob Futon View Post

    I don't know how you put color guys and play by play guys on the same list

    Hey man..this isn't the 1950's anymore. Black people can be on the same list as white people. Racist jerk.

    Oh wait..you said color guys. I thought you said colored guys. Nevermind.
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    Nov 20th, 2009 (11/20/2009 10:38am) in reply to StupidFlanders

     
    Originally Posted by StupidFlanders View Post

    Hey man..this isn't the 1950's anymore. Black people can be on the same list as white people. Racist jerk.

    Oh wait..you said color guys. I thought you said colored guys. Nevermind.

    I like it
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    Nov 20th, 2009 (11/20/2009 10:38am) in reply to StupidFlanders

    agreee that nantz and johnson too low should be 1,2 respectively
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    Nov 20th, 2009 (11/20/2009 10:42am) in reply to StupidFlanders

    its kinda sad that spend every sunday watching football and im not totally sure i can put a voice to the name for the guy at #1
    and im blanking out who's the guy who does giants games in tristate area?
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    Nov 20th, 2009 (11/20/2009 10:48am) in reply to calibre908

    Lundquist is awful, his partner is constantly correcting him.
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    Nov 20th, 2009 (11/20/2009 10:52am) in reply to mrmelo15

     
    Originally Posted by mrmelo15 View Post

    Lundquist is awful, his partner is constantly correcting him.

    hes not awful...hes just a little bit senile
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    Nov 20th, 2009 (11/20/2009 10:58am) in reply to calibre908

     
    Originally Posted by calibre908 View Post

    its kinda sad that spend every sunday watching football and im not totally sure i can put a voice to the name for the guy at #1
    and im blanking out who's the guy who does giants games in tristate area?

    Danielson does SEC games for CBS on Saturdays.
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    Nov 20th, 2009 (11/20/2009 11:53am) in reply to StupidFlanders

    Collinsworth has ben alot beter than I thought he would be but no way he is #2. I like Gruden more than I like Jaws and I honestly like fox's #2 guy Thom Brennamen better than Joe Buck.
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    Nov 20th, 2009 (11/20/2009 12:33pm) in reply to StupidFlanders

    Chris Collinsworth? you can't be serious..
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