Wagon Circler Posted September 3, 2010 Posted September 3, 2010 As bad as Randy Cross and Tasker are, I offer Joe Theismann as THE worst ever. Watching the first pre-season game with the redskins on the NFL network, I was stunned at how bad Theisman was and how many mistakes he made. The guy is enamored with the sound of his own voice. I hate when the local announcers give a "good call" on what is obviously a bad call just because it went in favor of their team. Theisman did that at least twice.
BobChalmers Posted September 3, 2010 Posted September 3, 2010 Watching the first pre-season game with the redskins on the NFL network, I was stunned at how bad Theisman was and how many mistakes he made. The guy is enamored with the sound of his own voice. I hate when the local announcers give a "good call" on what is obviously a bad call just because it went in favor of their team. Theisman did that at least twice. OK - you got me there - it's a tie between Theisman and Bill Walsh. Joe's so bad I probably blocked him out of my mind. He's definitely the stupidist announcer I've heard on an NFL broadcast.
alton Posted September 3, 2010 Posted September 3, 2010 The TV announcers this preseason was Steve Tasker and Ray Bentley. I was thinking something similar from last weeks' broadcast- Bentley really has a classic announcer's voice. If he can ever figure out what down it is, he could go places in that business. Even better if he would wear that Alice Cooper eye-black in the booth sometime. I live just outside of Grand Rapids, Mi. Ray Bentley grew up in our area and is a regular on a local sports station morning show. I love it when he is on - he is funny and always has really good commentary.
inkman Posted September 3, 2010 Posted September 3, 2010 Solomon Wolcotts. Not even close. Is that the dude who says Buffalo Bews?
GaryPinC Posted September 3, 2010 Posted September 3, 2010 Sounds like all the NFL preseason games use local guys (especially retired players) to do their games. Cleveland's no different and if you think all these other guys are bad you should see Bernie Kosar on the air. The guy does this bad attempt at a combover, looks unkept and uncomfortable in front of the camera, and has this scratchy, gravelly voice. Grammar isn't that good and usually ends up slurring his words by the second half at the latest. The real kicker is that he's IMO one of the best analysts I've ever listened to. The guy is hugely insightful, explaining formations on both sides, what the QB's trying to do and is thinking etc. Just painful to listen to though.
Speedy G Posted September 3, 2010 Posted September 3, 2010 Randy Cross is the worst announcer in LEAGUE HISTORY. It's not even close. +1
SageAgainstTheMachine Posted September 3, 2010 Posted September 3, 2010 (edited) What is britney doing with her life? Edited September 3, 2010 by SageAgainstTheMachine
Buffalo Billy Posted September 3, 2010 Posted September 3, 2010 TC, speaking of spoilers, wasn't there a similar issue this past season? Something about a live ticker showing final scores and stats DURING several tape delayed games?
wonderbread Posted September 3, 2010 Posted September 3, 2010 Is that the dude who says Buffalo Bews? Close its the Buffalo Beals.
ConradDobler Posted September 3, 2010 Posted September 3, 2010 Tasker had us playing the Browns last night (several times). Tasker had us playing the Browns last week. With a little less than half of the third quarter yet to go, Tasker said "6:20 left in the game". :doh: :doh: The prosecution rests.
SpikeGelato Posted September 3, 2010 Posted September 3, 2010 And against the redskins he said, "and with only 28 seconds left in the half..." when in reality he was looking at the play clock and not the game clock, which had over 6 minutes.
Wagon Circler Posted September 3, 2010 Posted September 3, 2010 And against the redskins he said, "and with only 28 seconds left in the half..." when in reality he was looking at the play clock and not the game clock, which had over 6 minutes. WOW! LOL Tasker wins!
notwoz Posted September 3, 2010 Posted September 3, 2010 Sounds like all the NFL preseason games use local guys (especially retired players) to do their games. Cleveland's no different and if you think all these other guys are bad you should see Bernie Kosar on the air. The guy does this bad attempt at a combover, looks unkept and uncomfortable in front of the camera, and has this scratchy, gravelly voice. Grammar isn't that good and usually ends up slurring his words by the second half at the latest. The real kicker is that he's IMO one of the best analysts I've ever listened to. The guy is hugely insightful, explaining formations on both sides, what the QB's trying to do and is thinking etc. Just painful to listen to though. I've been known to start slurring my words by the second half as well. But then I'm usually in front of the TV and not on TV.
Over 29 years of fanhood Posted September 3, 2010 Posted September 3, 2010 I think most (if not all) local preseason announcing teams are asswipe homers. Certainly the case here in DC for the Skins. Theismann is so painful to listen to during a game.
notwoz Posted September 3, 2010 Posted September 3, 2010 Certainly the case here in DC for the Skins. Theismann is so painful to listen to during a game. I know what you mean -- but clearly he doesn't share our opinion.
Meark Posted September 3, 2010 Posted September 3, 2010 As bad as Randy Cross and Tasker are, I offer Joe Theismann as THE worst ever. THIS!! I can't listen to a game with that dipstick...
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