Who's Your Favorite?
I'm getting more than a little bored with the Pacman\Ellis\Williams stories so I thought I would throw out a question to the distinguished members of this blog; Who is your all time favorite play-by-play and color commentary duo? As I've said before, I've only been following football since 1995 so my experience is limited. At first I thought it was Madden and Summeral. Then I remembered some of the incredibly dumb things that John Madden has said (like a turkey has four legs). And his incredible man love for Brett Favre. I really liked Pat Summeral though. Always seemed very prepared and knew what he was talking about. I thought it took amazing control on his part not to laugh out loud at some of Maddens idiodic comments.
In latter day group I mostly like the duo of Joe Buck and Troy Aikman. I might get some argument here but I think Joe Buck is one of the most prepared play-by-play people to call a game. I don't think I've ever heard him make a mistake. Troy can be a little annoying at times trying too hard not to look like a Cowboy homer (that Clinton Portis comment still rankles me. Have you met your heir apparent yet Troy?).
Al Michaels and John Madden are right up there at the top. Madden seems like a different person now than he did 10 years ago. Not as verbose but at the same time he's more interesting to listen to. I like Al Michaels as well. Again, very prepared and rarely makes a mistake.
I couldn't find anything to like about the ESPN crew.
Let's see what NFLN does this year now that Gumbel got the hook.
I don't see a lot of games on CBS but I do know that Phil Simms makes me reach for the mute button. Jim Nance seems O.K.
Thoughts anyone?
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Madden
I’ve typically been known to watch whole games that feature Madden on mute. Is it pretty annoying? You bet! But is it as annoying as John Madden dumbing down football worse than should be legal? Not even close.
Current Favs
I think Joe Buck is the best play by play guy right now.
And I think Moose Johnston is the best color guy especially when paired with Tony Siragusa.
Totally Agree With Moose
I would like to see him and Joe Buck in the booth. It’ll never happen because of Troy but I can always dream…
Candy is dandy but sex won't rot your teeth.
Madden and Summeral hands down
were the very best and the trio of Gifford, Cosell and Meridith was great as well.
Currently I think Madden/Michaels and Buck/Aikman are the best.
In Romo we Trust
I agree with Far Rider
Aikman tries to hard to keep from looking like a Cowboys homer. That, and he’s about as dynamic and exciting as watching paint dry.
I forgot to mention
that Madden can be kind of brutal. I remember this year in week 17 when the Colts played the Titans. Geez, Madden tore up Jim Sorgi in that game…
My popcorn's ready!
by CowboyBawler4 on Jun 3, 2008 1:04 AM CDT up reply actions
as far as I'm concerned
there has never been a funnier or more entertaining commentator in all of sports than Madden. I wish I had a dime for every time he had me busting a gut, I could retire early.
In Romo we Trust

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