What I really hate about Gary Danielson

steej71 · Nov 17, 2014

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I haven't read this entire thread, so apologies if it's already been mentioned.

After the first interception, Gary said this of Dak Prescott: "Inferior quarterbacks don't have a chance against Alabama."

I just scratched my head.

But I honestly don't like Verne. Moreso after Yeldon fumbled the ball against LSU. Verne was so pleased: "He dropped it because he was in pain. Here is where Yeldon is wincing in pain. Teehee." Jerk.

Bama1985 · Nov 17, 2014

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Good point

Was at the game on Saturday and have not heard Gary Danielson's Miss St game commentary. However--I like his critical thinking and analysis. Gary Danielson amd Cecil Hurt are Paul Finebaum's two best guests; they do their research and are not going to be politically correct.

bvandegraff · Nov 17, 2014

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Now THAT is invective. I bow to your vituperative skill, sir, and now see the error of my ways. Won't happen again

TitleWave said:
Please don't impugn Danielson or any other sentient being with such a comparison to that motormouth. His "autobiographer" is an unfortunate friend of mine and McCarver's never met a syllable that he couldn't pat himself on the back with, or utter an inanity just for the sake of making consonants meet vowels in the most grating way possible. Danielson knows the game and has to respond to its fast pace - he gets quips in there too between plays like the Theisman-Theesman jibe about Blake Sims' home and road tendencies that ol' Verne said he made with great subtlety. Know what I mean, Verne? Yeah, plenty of us did - and appreciated it. McCarver - if only some of the stitches on a baseball could have gone into the "betterment" of an oral orifice in his case, the world would've been spared a great loss of oxygen (and CO2 emissions)...

Catfish · Nov 17, 2014

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TitleWave said:
Please don't impugn Danielson or any other sentient being with such a comparison to that motormouth. His "autobiographer" is an unfortunate friend of mine and McCarver's never met a syllable that he couldn't pat himself on the back with, or utter an inanity just for the sake of making consonants meet vowels in the most grating way possible. Danielson knows the game and has to respond to its fast pace - he gets quips in there too between plays like the Theisman-Theesman jibe about Blake Sims' home and road tendencies that ol' Verne said he made with great subtlety. Know what I mean, Verne? Yeah, plenty of us did - and appreciated it. McCarver - if only some of the stitches on a baseball could have gone into the "betterment" of an oral orifice in his case, the world would've been spared a great loss of oxygen (and CO2 emissions)...

I agree with you on McCarver. It got to the point that I absolutely couldn't listen to the guy call a game. He always explained the most basic concepts in the most condescending way possible in excruciating detail. Like he was the only person in the entire world who REALLY understood baseball. I was always expecting him to spend five minutes explaining to us ignorant masses why it was better for a batter to hit a home run than to strike out.

BamaGene · Nov 17, 2014

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runtheoption22 said:
Yesterday he just kept repeating himself....I.e. State's hanging around like all 3rd quarter.... Drove me nuts

Yes but you have to admit he was correct. Tell me your butt cheeks didn't tighten a bit when they closed to 19-13 after we let them 'hang around.'

P.S. Sorry for the visual...

BamaGene · Nov 17, 2014

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steej71 said:
After the first interception, Gary said this of Dak Prescott: "Inferior quarterbacks don't have a chance against Alabama."

Actually if you go back and watch again I think it was "inferior quarterback play" vice inferior quarterbacks, I don't know, maybe he slipped up that one time. That "it takes a great quarterback to beat Bama" has been a theme of his for quite a while.

RTR91 · Nov 17, 2014

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BamaGene said:
Actually if you go back and watch again I think it was "inferior quarterback play" vice inferior quarterbacks, I don't know, maybe he slipped up that one time. That "it takes a great quarterback to beat Bama" has been a theme of his for quite a while.

I know he made the comment about "inferior quarterback play" during the game at least once. I can't remember the exact time. I do believe it was after one of the interceptions.

92tide · Nov 17, 2014

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RTR91 said:
I know he made the comment about "inferior quarterback play" during the game at least once. I can't remember the exact time. I do believe it was after one of the interceptions.

he busted on state a couple of times in the first quarter, basically saying, you've got to be better than this to be #1

TIDE-HSV · Nov 17, 2014

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I'm going to reiterate my position, after this many pages. The only analysts I would prefer would be Herbstreit or Blackledge. Both of them don't have the personality which grates after a while. That said, I enjoy his analysis, with the sole exception of those few times when he's staked out a position contra an official's call, etc. and just won't let it go. Two quarters later, he's still trying to prove he was right. On a couple of those occasions, he's simply not understood the rules and had to apologize later on. The dead ball foul against Cody's not extending the game being one example. Of course, that being the last play, he couldn't rant on more than a couple of minutes. He certainly doesn't lack self-confidence...

Alasippi · Nov 17, 2014

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It's funny. I was at the gym this morning and every MSU fan was complaining that they nearly turned the sound off of the broadcast because of, "Danielson's obvious bias towards Alabama".
So I guess Gary ticks everybody off

I personally like him. I think he does a great job of noticing things most color guys don't.
sip

B1GTide · Nov 17, 2014

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I watched the game again today. Without the emotional worry tied to the moment in the live game, it became obvious that Gary was very supportive of both teams. He did a great job calling the game, IMO.

I didn't feel that way when the game was live. I was allowing my emotional state to impact my judgment. I wanted someone to tell me what I wanted to hear to ease my mind, and Gary does not do that (nor should he). If anything, both he and Verne seem to play to the emotions of the team playing best at any particular point in the game.

Alasippi · Nov 17, 2014

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B1GTide said:
I watched the game again today. Without the emotional worry tied to the moment in the live game, it became obvious that Gary was very supportive of both teams. He did a great job calling the game, IMO.

I didn't feel that way when the game was live. I was allowing my emotional state to impact my judgment. I wanted someone to tell me what I wanted to hear to ease my mind, and Gary does not do that (nor should he). If anything, both he and Verne seem to play to the emotions of the team playing best at any particular point in the game.

I'd agree with that. Especially Verne. He can take an emotional wave and turn it into a monsoon. Great gift. Speaks few words, lets the moment carry itself.
His call of Tiger Woods chip in at the Masters on 16 was one of the greatest calls ever IMO.
And the TD Blake ran against Florida where his play call was, "Sims, wow, wow WOW"..
That's just brilliant.
Most guys would go.."Sims on the option, he's to the 35-30-25-20-10-5-Touchdown!"
Verne realizes that we're seeing the action, so he doesn't do play by play as much as he just, "Observes", almost like being a fan, and stating what most fans would observe.
Makes him great in my opinion.
sip

ontopp · Nov 17, 2014

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TIDE-HSV said:
Overall, I agree with you. However, once he closes on a perception, it's like a steel trap. He will bring up incident after incident to try and go back to prove his point. I don't agree that he's given Blake his due at all. His commentary reflects his oft-expressed view that Blake is just adequate and has a barely adequate arm. It's not true, but he can't bring himself to admit it...

I am not criticizing Blake he has done a good job for his first season,but his passes leave a little bit to be desired sometime time not all the time.Also he has made some great throws.Running between the tackles better would benefit him a lot.

ontopp · Nov 17, 2014

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As far as Daniel son "Karate Kid" he goes both ways when he makes a mistake he admits it.Then sometimes he tries to cover it up. I like his game analogy.

CraigD · Nov 17, 2014

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ontopp said:
I am not criticizing Blake he has done a good job for his first season,but his passes leave a little bit to be desired sometime time not all the time.Also he has made some great throws.Running between the tackles better would benefit him a lot.

wrong thread?

CullmanTide · Nov 17, 2014

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B1GTide said:
I watched the game again today. Without the emotional worry tied to the moment in the live game, it became obvious that Gary was very supportive of both teams. He did a great job calling the game, IMO.

I didn't feel that way when the game was live. I was allowing my emotional state to impact my judgment. I wanted someone to tell me what I wanted to hear to ease my mind, and Gary does not do that (nor should he). If anything, both he and Verne seem to play to the emotions of the team playing best at any particular point in the game.

It's easier to be objective when you watch a replay.

cuda.1973 · Nov 17, 2014

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Alasippi said:
I'd agree with that. Especially Verne. He can take an emotional wave and turn it into a monsoon. Great gift. Speaks few words, lets the moment carry itself.
His call of Tiger Woods chip in at the Masters on 16 was one of the greatest calls ever IMO.
And the TD Blake ran against Florida where his play call was, "Sims, wow, wow WOW"..
That's just brilliant.
Most guys would go.."Sims on the option, he's to the 35-30-25-20-10-5-Touchdown!"
Verne realizes that we're seeing the action, so he doesn't do play by play as much as he just, "Observes", almost like being a fan, and stating what most fans would observe.
Makes him great in my opinion.
sip

"Bowling for Dollars, Dude...............Bowling for Dollars............"

ontopp · Nov 17, 2014

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TIDE-HSV said:
I've quit paying attention to him. He can't stand giving any credit to Blake at all. Blake zipped some throws into 1' windows on that last TD drive. No comment from Gary...

Comment was on this.

TiderMan · Nov 19, 2014

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According to other fans, Gary Danielson is in love with Bama.

I personally do not have a problem with Gary. I think it is funny, how so many people get offended at what he says.

http://www.saturdaydownsouth.com/sec-football/danielson-love-affair-alabama-week12-2014/

James Eagle · Nov 19, 2014

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TIDE-HSV said:
I've quit paying attention to him. He can't stand giving any credit to Blake at all. Blake zipped some throws into 1' windows on that last TD drive. No comment from Gary...

I realized a few years ago not to place too much credence in what the so called "experts" say and predict. We all have prejudices that affect our perception of reality. The reality today is The Crimson Tide is No. 1 but three games remain to be played so we just need to take care of business.

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