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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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