redskinsbandnerd Posted December 9, 2007 Share Posted December 9, 2007 Alright, we've got a poll that covers the worst commentators in the game...now how about a thread that covers the one's that do a grade A job? Yes, they do exist: Quality sports writers and commentators. Who are some of your favorites? This doesn't just cover guys in the booth, by the way. We're covering the entire journalism spectrum here in the world of sports. Writers, color-commentary, play-by-play; both local and national. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Ted Posted December 9, 2007 Share Posted December 9, 2007 Sonny, Sam, and Frank get Larry outta there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ST21RIP Posted December 9, 2007 Share Posted December 9, 2007 Jason La Confora Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TK Posted December 9, 2007 Share Posted December 9, 2007 Art Mills. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redskinsbandnerd Posted December 9, 2007 Author Share Posted December 9, 2007 By the way, my vote goes to Al Michaels and Kieth Jackson for booth work. Jaws gets the nod for commentary. I don't really pay much attention to sports columnists, so I can't give a really good opinion about it. Local...it doesn't get any better than Mr. Frank Herzog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo Posted December 9, 2007 Share Posted December 9, 2007 Art Mills. You must have owed him a favor from the last road game you both attended. :laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TK Posted December 9, 2007 Share Posted December 9, 2007 You must have owed him a favor from the last road game you both attended. :laugh: Nope. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Backpack3r Posted December 9, 2007 Share Posted December 9, 2007 Pretty much anyone who covers the Redskins Larry Michael Bram Sonny Wilbon Riggo Kelly Johnson Chic hernandez Brian mitchell Jacoby Ray brown and then my favorite tv commentators : Al and Madden Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redskinsbandnerd Posted December 9, 2007 Author Share Posted December 9, 2007 Oh, I forgot Summerall! I loved watching the games on Fox when it was him and Madden in the booth. Very straight forward, no frills guy. Just called the game how he saw it. Also...he did call the Redskins-Cowboys 1982 NFC Championship game when he (and Madden) still worked for CBS...didn't know that until I found some video on the internet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hail2skins Posted December 9, 2007 Share Posted December 9, 2007 Aikman has been a pretty solid color-commentator. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rdskn4Lyf21 Posted December 9, 2007 Share Posted December 9, 2007 John Madden: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skinsince72 Posted December 9, 2007 Share Posted December 9, 2007 Theisman was a great technical analyst. He just irritated too many people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoskins Posted December 9, 2007 Share Posted December 9, 2007 I'd have to say Aikman for neutrality, professionalism, and knowledge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LilSkinnette Posted December 9, 2007 Share Posted December 9, 2007 Pretty much anyone who covers the RedskinsLarry Michael Bram Sonny Wilbon Riggo Kelly Johnson Chic hernandez Brian mitchell Jacoby Ray brown and then my favorite tv commentators : Al and Madden Wilbon is no longer on my list as a good commentator after the crap he said about #21 when he found out he had been shot. As far as I'm concerned it 'shot' Wilbon's credibility as a legit commentator. In fact I emailed him pretty much saying that and called him a 'faux' journalist. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozzu Posted December 9, 2007 Share Posted December 9, 2007 Madden / Michaels is the best in the business for TV guys. I think Baldinger is the best for TV analysis. Very underrated. As far as writers go? Here in Dallas, we've been fortunate enough to get a guy that came from the Boston area who has been doing a great job for the Dallas Morning News. His name is Albert Breer and he does an amazing job with stats and analysis. While all the other writers here in Dallas are only doing opinion pieces, he's actually putting some research into it and it shows. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redskinsbandnerd Posted December 9, 2007 Author Share Posted December 9, 2007 John Madden: That is flipping hilarious. I remember seeing that when it was new and laughing my butt off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tiger187126 Posted December 9, 2007 Share Posted December 9, 2007 i actually like aikman too, for the longest time i was biased against him...but after hearing some other commentators i can appreciate him by the way i do enjoy listening to rich gannon on cbs i think, i always liked him as a player Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubba9497 Posted December 9, 2007 Share Posted December 9, 2007 John "give,...... him .......6" Ward Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
method man Posted December 9, 2007 Share Posted December 9, 2007 Agent Steinberg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cuqui Posted December 9, 2007 Share Posted December 9, 2007 Best play by play ever: Ray Scott. "Starr... Dowler... Touchdown!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AngloSackSon Posted December 9, 2007 Share Posted December 9, 2007 As far as broadcast teams go, I struggle to find a pair without flaw. Singularly, Tirico is the most air-tight play-by-play guy, and Aikman is the best analyst. Daryl Johnston, and Solomon Wilcots are both terrific analysts, but much like Aikman, are stuck with crappy play-by-play guys. Jim Miller, ex-Bears, Pats, etc. QB., is an analyst for the NFL radio network. If given the chance, I believe he would rival Aikman as the best. If the powers that be could clone Tirico, and provide him for each of these analysts, it would be a pleasure to listen to most games..:2cents: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrFan Posted December 9, 2007 Share Posted December 9, 2007 Aikman is good, I also like Ron Jaworski on pregame shows. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jahbird Posted December 9, 2007 Share Posted December 9, 2007 Howard Cosell Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redskinsbandnerd Posted December 9, 2007 Author Share Posted December 9, 2007 Hey, who does the play-by-play for the Eagles? He has kind of a strange, nasal voice; but from what I've heard of him, he's rock solid in the booth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redskinsbandnerd Posted December 10, 2007 Author Share Posted December 10, 2007 Bump. I know, good sports journalists. Few and far between, but they're out there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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