Keith Jackson, 1 more time

[PaulD]

As much as I love Keith Jackson, he is OLD and it shows in the way he was calling games in his last few years.

Let the man watch the game along with the rest of us.

I remember when NBC brought Jim McKay out for the 2002 Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City. He did the pre-recorded intro ok but when they would ask him things during the opening ceremonies live, it was painful to watch.

When it's time to stop, it's time to stop. The older of us may remember Willie Mays trying to play the outfield for the Mets in the WS... Don't ruin the memories.

 

[Honden]

Sometimes it is better to cherish the memories and allow them to remain in the past.

There are several people/athletes that came back, only to tarnish the memories that we had with performances that fell below their previous finest.

I remember Keith Jackson as being somewhat neutral and willing to heap praise on either team, when and where it was deserved.

As far as his performance in the '93 Sugar Bowl, I feel like he was quite complimentary toward both teams. It was Bob Greise that had the mancrush on Gino.

 

[termite]

Gary and Vern is my choice.

:eek2::eek2::eek2::eek2:

 

[GulfCoastTider]

Brent Musberger + Kirk Herbstreit > Verne Lundquist + Gary Danielson

And that speaks more to the inferiority of the CBS crew (mainly Lundquist) than the superiority of the ABC crew. Musberger manglings can get bad, but Lundquist's butchery is the stuff of legend.

 

[Dixiedawg]

I just threw up . . .

While I don't like the the way he murders folks name I think Vern would be ok and Gary doesa great job of breaking down the X&O's anda great job, but since the NCG is on ABC I kinda doubt that we will see them, a more likely duo and Mooseburger and Greasey (sp intentional) DT_bur2:

 

[Bamafan78]

It seems to me that Verne was better when he was working with Todd Blackledge. Verne's IQ apparently dropped a few points when he started working with Danielson.

 

[TiderMan]

Remember when TBS used to do the SEC Game of the week for a while. They had some guy doing the Color Commentary that was really good. I can't remember his name. I just remember he was a former Cornerback for either Georgia or Florida or maybe South Carolina back in the day........ but his color was as good as anyone's at the time

You are thinking of Tim Foley.

per Wilkepedia: Foley starred at Loyola Academy in Wilmette, Illinois before moving on to Purdue University, where he received All-American honors as a defensive back in 1969. He then played 11 seasons (1970–1980), primarily with the Miami Dolphins of the National Football League. He was named to the Pro Bowl in 1979

 

[Hamilton]

...and we should bench Eli and bring back John Forney.....

He couldn't do any worse. I'd be in favor of it. And yes, I'm aware he's dead.

 

[califbamafan]

I don't care how old KJ is I would still take him anyday over mussburger. Kurt is okay but Brent is horrible. :BigA:

 

[bamanut_aj]

Maybe I'm missing something here but I thought Eli was highly thought of in Alabama. He does an hour on 104.5 The Zone here in Nashville every week of the season. I've always enjoyed listening to him. Fill me in. :conf2:

in the broadcasting world, he's very well respected. NASCAR, NFL, BAMA football, even hockey. But (1) he's a northerner and that didn't sit well with some of the BAMA nation, (2) he does, admittedly, get a little carried away with his announcing and doesn't fully express the down, yardage needed, etc. and (3) he ain't Forney.

he's a helluva nice guy, and I have had the pleasure of dealing with him personally ona a matter near and dear to my heart. He was more than willing to go the extra mile for me, and for that, I'll always be a fan; even if he does sometimes mess up the broadcast a little.

 

[BAMA 22 HEISMAN]

The Herbinator? All he has talked about is how BAMA better watch out and not be so confident, then of course CNS let them all know the deal talking about "Why does the media always have to turn it into David vs Goliath?"

IDK Herby I believe said BAMA better be careful against the barn and then said we would get beat by UF. Something about him just dont sit right with me. Does he have something against BAMA?

Then of course when we get # 13, he will jump all over the bama train.

 

[AIIIGHTTT]

I like Gary but Vern he gets on my nerves....BAD.

 

[BigTex]

Herbie and Musberger

Herbie I dont mind, but they need to drop hamberger off in east LA.

 

[TIDE-HSV]

Herbie I dont mind, but they need to drop hamberger off in east LA.

Mushberger detests Bama and he makes little effort to conceal it...

 

[deliveryman35]

Mushberger detests Bama and he makes little effort to conceal it...

You got that right. He's alway seemed to have an affinity for Big 10 or PAC 10 ball over the SEC. I think it's just Northern bias, in his case.

 

[bamanut_aj]

The Herbinator? All he has talked about is how BAMA better watch out and not be so confident, then of course CNS let them all know the deal talking about "Why does the media always have to turn it into David vs Goliath?"

IDK Herby I believe said BAMA better be careful against the barn and then said we would get beat by UF. Something about him just dont sit right with me. Does he have something against BAMA?

Then of course when we get # 13, he will jump all over the bama train.

Herbie has no problem with BAMA and picks them to win when he truly thinks they will. If he thinks they may be getting set for a trap game, he'll say it. He's fairly objective 99% of the time.