royallypwned Posted June 25, 2008 Share Posted June 25, 2008 The NFL Network wisely has decided to take my advice and hire Bob Papa as its new play-by-play man, replacing Bryant Gumbel, who had held the job for the previous two seasons. I don't know when the network is announcing this, but three people familiar with the situation said Wednesday that Papa would be the choice. Other candidates are believed to have included Spero Dedes - like Papa a Fordham alum - and Tom Hammond, who was the presumed leading contender when Bryant first departed. Papa, the Giants' radio play-by-play man, received national attention during the team's Super Bowl XLII run. He is a veteran broadcaster who has done extensive work outside New York, but having his calls replayed over playoff highlights introduced him to a wider audience. He also calls boxing for HBO. The NFL Network games, primarily on Thursdays, will not conflict with his Giants or boxing duties. Hiring Bryant, who hadn't done play-by-play in decades, was a risk that flopped. Hiring Papa, who called the most recent NFL game played, is a no-brainer that will be a hit. http://weblogs.newsday.com/sports/watchdog/blog/2008/06/nfl_network_to_hire_bob_papa_f.html Anyone is better than Gumbel, I don't care what team he has affiliation with. Maybe Papa will get people's names correct... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DWinzit Posted June 26, 2008 Share Posted June 26, 2008 Gumbel will be missed.................NOT!:rotflmao: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarrellsMyHero28 Posted June 26, 2008 Share Posted June 26, 2008 Good riddance, I would have done a better job than Gumbel. Bang does a great job of making fun of him :laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RFKFedEx Posted June 26, 2008 Share Posted June 26, 2008 As much as I hate Philly, I've always thought they have a good radio team from what I've heard on NFL Films productions. Can't say I'm familiar w/the Giants booth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrockster21 Posted June 26, 2008 Share Posted June 26, 2008 Thank GOD. If I had to hear him say "and they turn it over on downs" one more time during a punt, I think I would have flown to the game and shot him in the face. :laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubba9497 Posted June 26, 2008 Share Posted June 26, 2008 Does this make Collingsworth the Mama? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ixcuincle Posted June 26, 2008 Share Posted June 26, 2008 This is a very good move by the NFL Network. Papa has had experience calling games on TV (unlike Bryant Gumbel) for the Giants preseason network , and the AFL on NBC when they used to air that. Much better than Gumbel! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turban Beardface Posted June 26, 2008 Share Posted June 26, 2008 Now they just have to get Collinsworth out of there... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
royallypwned Posted June 26, 2008 Author Share Posted June 26, 2008 Now they just have to get Collinsworth out of there... No kidding. He seemed like God on NFL Network compared to Gumbel, so not as many people realized how bad he was too. His voice just puts me in a bad mood. :laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DGreenistheBest Posted June 26, 2008 Share Posted June 26, 2008 I can't believe Gumbel lasted 2 seasons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pjfootballer Posted June 26, 2008 Share Posted June 26, 2008 Never heard of the guy. I'd prefer Hammond. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skindogger47 Posted June 26, 2008 Share Posted June 26, 2008 It's about time they dumped that yo-yo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JetSkins Posted June 26, 2008 Share Posted June 26, 2008 wow thank god Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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