Vote: Worst NFL Play by Play Annoucer

[OxonHillSkinsFan89]

As I listend to Bryant Goofball I started to go over in my head who are the worst NFL Play by Play Annoucers out there. I know that Goofball has the title but I just wanted to know you're thoughts and opinions of who's in second?

[Riggo-toni]

Gum-ball stands so far above (or below) everyone else, it's hard to contemplate who the second worst might be. Gum-ball has the most acute case of cranial-rectal inversion ever heard amongst play-by-play guys.

[kevinklein]

Gumble by a landslide.

[kevinklein]

And Gumble appears to be in the early lead. :laugh:

[Whiskey17]

And Gumble appears to be in the early lead. :laugh:

"Unofficially" of course. :laugh:

[Cowboy8467]

He "appears" to be in the lead, just as every time somebody gains 10 yards on 3 & 5 they "appear" to have gotten the first down.

[redz]

Bryant Gumball is terrible....but I really cant stand Joe Buck either.

['SKINSRICH]

Bryant Gumball is terrible....but I really cant stand Joe Buck either.
Yep. I agree.

[ncsuapex]

There should have only been one option for this poll.


Bryant Gumble

[RedskinsNation]

Bryant Bumble is by far the worst in my opinion. It got so bad last night that I started feeling sorry for the guy.

[BKSkinsFan]

Brian Baldinger always got on my nerves, and I can't stand looking at Kenny Albert, but Gumble is the worst I think I've ever heard.

"The kick is up, and it's good! Oh wait, no it didn't go through."

[jabronijames]

Bryant Bumble is by far the worst in my opinion. It got so bad last night that I started feeling sorry for the guy.


Why? What did he say? I missed his commentary because I was at the game.

[Wisconsin Skins Fan]

I had to turn the volume down I couldn't take gumby anymore!

[manichispanic]

with announcing, if you're not good/talented, it usually doesnt take away anything from the game you just may be annoying, bryant gumbel took something away from the game, and i just can't have that

[TampaSKINS]

whers collinsworth???
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c171/wikkdwrex/douche.jpg
promo tour

[SlinginSammy HOF '63]

Gumble never was a play by play guy. When he was with NBC's when they did the AFC he was the pregame studio guy. He was pretty good with that. Doing play by play he's a fish out of water.

[Jahbird]

Gumble is moving strong down the stretch...I cant believe al michaels is even on the list.

[sideshow24]

Why? What did he say? I missed his commentary because I was at the game.

I muted him lots of the game cuz I can't handle his terrible voice and but here are a few i picked up:

-Called Betts when he caught his first pass: Chris Cooley, took a moment to realize it was betts.

-Said Smoot made an "arm tackle" when he wrapped up the ball carriers feet

-As mentioned by another member above, said he "appears to have the first down" when we got several yards past the marker. He does that alot

-When Fletcher batted the ball down and it was clear as day that it was him, (even my wife knew it was) he said "it may have been london fletcher"

-As mentioned by another member above he called the kick "Good" when it landed clearly short, dropping in the endzone.

-Called Stephon Heier: Steven Hair

[MEANDWARF]

Joe Buck and Al Michaels are not that bad. Don't know why their on your list.
But Gumball is a true Talk Show Host at best. What's he's doing in the Broadcast Booth of a National Football Game is not known. NFL Network couldn't find anyone better?

[sideshow24]

Gumble never was a play by play guy. When he was with NBC's when they did the AFC he was the pregame studio guy. He was pretty good with that. Doing play by play he's a fish out of water.

I think you are right. That's why they should have left the fish in the water and hired someone who fits.

[skinthemboys]

Why the hell did the NFL network get this guy? and to add insult to injury that paired him with collinsworth. I didnt realize how annoying these 2 were until last nights game.

[RedlightG20]

Who was that tool that had a mancrush on Alstott? He did the Skins/Bucs game last season. Is he on the list?

[waterwagen]

Can't stand Buck, but I wouldn't say he's a bad announcer. Gumble is clearly the worst I have ever heard.

[Yeen80]

Gus Johnson is the greatest play by play announcer of all time. Im shocked somebody actually voted for him

[Jess_in_beachtown_nc]

One saving grace that I dont have the NFL network.... I dont have to listen to that man talk. Ugh. I hate gumbel. He doesn't say anything intelligent at all. Just paraphrases what he reads in the newspapers that day. Terrible.

[TampaSKINS]

remember when randy moss pretended to moon the crowd? joe buck was talkin like he really pulld his pants down. only way i can deal with him is when troy is around cuz i just hate troy more...everything troy says i follow it up with big 56

[mojobo]

surprised no tony kornheiser... Joe Buck is a great baseball play by play, but not to great at football. Bryant Gumble is the absolute worst play by play guy though, I guess it wasn't that bad watching the spanish nfl network stream after all.

[TampaSKINS]

i think tony's funny... when he does the RAAAN JAAAHHWOORRRRRSSKI! comedy

[Whiskey17]

whers collinsworth???
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c171/wikkdwrex/douche.jpg
promo tour

Colinsworth is a color guy not play by play.

[chrisbcbu]

Gumble is terrible. Seemed like every ball that hit a player then hit the ground he always says "And he makes a great catch, (few seconds go by) wait they are calling that an incomplete pass?", then "the kick is up and good, wait they are saying no good? oh its short"

Then when we blocked a FG he says "That has no chance. That guy is acting like he blocked it, wait he did block it" paraphrased this one.

"cooley with the drop, wait thats Betts."


These are just off the top of my head.

[Neophyte]

While Gumble was bad, I thought he was better than Eagle was this last weekend. At least Gumble does not get ahead of the play and call things before they happen. However, his tendency to hedge everything drives me nuts. How many times did players get tackled 3 to 5 yards beyond the 1st down marker last night and Gumble says hedges the first down call. The guy is afraid to be decisive about any call or so it appears to me.

[CBass1724]

This Gumble could do a better job....

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c257/ilianpriscilla/Duff_Beer_Barney_Gumble.gif

[phatboy41]

Bryant Gumble is not that great but come on, Joe Buck is the MOST ANNOYING PERSON I'VE EVER HEARD IN MY LIFE!

[Muzzah]

rofl, might as well take everyone else off the poll, theyre all gonna vote Giant Bumble

[wysknz1]

Please add "ALL OF THE ABOVE" and I'll cast my vote :)

[Hailskinz1991]

Brian Baldinger always got on my nerves, and I can't stand looking at Kenny Albert, but Gumble is the worst I think I've ever heard.

"The kick is up, and it's good! Oh wait, no it didn't go through."


HAHAHAHA THIS POST IS HILARIOUS!! YOUR THE MAN!

[drums and skins]

A play by play guy should not be as reactionary as Gumble is. He relies on the Refs to make the call (hence "what appears...." "they say..." "they're calling it...", etc.)... well jesus, any fan of the game can see what the refs are saying. A play-by-play guy just needs to know how to describe a play (running, passing, and general specifics/details thereof like screen, slant, counter, to the left, bootleg, deep). If the play looks incomplete, say it and don't correct yourself unless the refs reverse the call.

Reading this thread makes me so glad I ended up buying tickets to the game instead of sitting at home listening to Mumble and Colinsworthless.

[Charm City Sports]

Gumball!

I can't stand it when it is 4th down and the team is punting and he says "and they turn it over on downs".

NO JERKOFF, IF THEY WENT FOR IT ON FOURTH DOWN AND DID NOT MAKE IT, THEN THEY TURN IT OER ON DOWNS!!!

And when it is third and two and the team runs for 6-10 yards, "It appears they have the first down".

NO _____ing ___t!!!


JOe Buck sucks to. He is biased to the winning teams, and he thinks he knows everything there is to know.

He thought what Randy Moss did a few years back in Green Bay was so bad (the mooning thing) and called it utterly distusting.

But he thought Manny being Manny and taking a dump in the middle of the game was funny.

[#98QBKiller]

Why is Al Michaels on this list?

[truckedbysellers]

Gumble sucks with Collinsworth and Buck coming in at a close second. How'd you forget Collinsworth!

[The Full Monty]

I can't stand Mike Tirico.

[skinsfan4221977]

Why aren't the ESPN Monday night guys on this list? They're horrible!

[redskinsbandnerd]

What are Enburg and Michaels doing on the list? They're legends.

[Forever21]

gumble by far.

[SkinFan20]

I had to go with Kenny Albert, Gumbel is bad, but not as annoying to me as Albert's loud voice.

[DallasSucks19922010]

chris cooley drops the ball no wait it was ladell betts. rocky mcintosh almost blocks the punt.(it was rock cartwright). anton randle el. dont these guys go over the names and everything during their pregame thing?

[spagolli94]

I muted him lots of the game cuz I can't handle his terrible voice and but here are a few i picked up:

-Called Betts when he caught his first pass: Chris Cooley, took a moment to realize it was betts.

-Said Smoot made an "arm tackle" when he wrapped up the ball carriers feet

-As mentioned by another member above, said he "appears to have the first down" when we got several yards past the marker. He does that alot

-When Fletcher batted the ball down and it was clear as day that it was him, (even my wife knew it was) he said "it may have been london fletcher"

-As mentioned by another member above he called the kick "Good" when it landed clearly short, dropping in the endzone.

-Called Stephon Heier: Steven Hair

It also took him an eternity to realize the kick was blocked.

[spagolli94]

Can't stand Buck, but I wouldn't say he's a bad announcer. Gumble is clearly the worst I have ever heard.

Like him or not, he is a good announcer. Good doesn't always mean likeable though.

[mikered30]

What about Madden making up words and stating the obvious?

Dont forget Kornheiser from MNF, he is really annoying, trying to make stupid points.

Check out Madden drawing a male body part:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f1z03b1wveM&feature=related

[mojobo]

They should let Frank Caliendo do his madden impersonation and let him call the game

[Skinsfor4]

I voted other and that is Tony Kornholer,he brings nothing meaningful to MNF.

[#98QBKiller]

I voted other and that is Tony Kornholer,he brings nothing meaningful to MNF.



Good call.

[OxonHillSkinsFan89]

Joe Buck and Al Michaels are not that bad. Don't know why their on your list.
But Gumball is a true Talk Show Host at best. What's he's doing in the Broadcast Booth of a National Football Game is not known. NFL Network couldn't find anyone better?

I can't assume that people like Michaels...and as you can't see some people don't really like Buck. Really I don't like Larry Micahel but hey what can't you do.

[Veretax]

man you forgot Jon Madden :D

[MattGeorge85]

Bryant Gumble does in fact suck, but it can be funny in a pathetic sort of way.


Joe Buck is infuriating.

[footballhenry]

Umm, why isn't Chris Collinsworth up there...hes the one of the least effective announcers, imho.

[craig g]

wheres larry michael?

[sens11]

wheres larry michael?

beat me to it...was thinking the same thing...

:laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

[RobertGoulet]

Umm, why isn't Chris Collinsworth up there...hes the one of the least effective announcers, imho.

I'm guessing the OP is going strictly on play by play guys, not color commentators.

[royallypwned]

Gus Johnson is the greatest play by play announcer of all time. Im shocked somebody actually voted for him
he's still at his best calling March Madness games. His play-calling (he always seems to get the close and great games) towards the ends of those games are epic.

[HEavyJumbo85]

Umm, why isn't Chris Collinsworth up there...hes the one of the least effective announcers, imho.

We're talking play by play, not color guys...Collinsworth, Madden, Aikman, Ryan, Siragusa, Kornheiser are all Color Commentators, not play by play guys.




EDIT: I would put Mike Tirico up there though...he's pretty bad, in my opinion.

[SeattleSkinsFan]

I like Joe Buck and his dry sense of humor, but I can see how his personality could rub some the wrong way. However, when it comes down to the essentials of play-by-play -- being timely, descriptive, and accurate -- he's a pro.

Gumbel is just....let's just say that after hearing all of the complaints, I'm doubly glad that I listened to the radio stream online while watching the game last night. I was almost embarrassed for him at some of the mistakes he made in the Packers/Girls game.

[UVASKINSFAN]

I can see I was right , lol.

[Yeen80]

he's still at his best calling March Madness games. His play-calling (he always seems to get the close and great games) towards the ends of those games are epic.

Gus is amazing when calling those NCAA tournament games. The Gonzaga/UCLA game was probably his finest moment.

But have you ever seen him call an NFL game? He can make the Dolphins at the Texans sound like a Super Bowl.

The 2007 Gus Johnson NFL moment for me came during the week when the Patriots played the Colts. 99% of the USA had that game and the other 1% had the Texans at the Raiders. Late in the 3rd quarter, the Raiders cut the lead to 17-10 on a Justin Fargas 1 yard run. As the game went to commercial, Gus says teh following:

"You thought the game of the day was in Indy? We got it right here......HA HA" (With that demonic laugh of his)

I was dying for hours.

[forbeskin]

Bryant Gumble is clearly the worst; but, Joe Buck and his "man crushes" certainly get old.

[Hardcoreskinsfan]

Did anyone hear the "since when did Clinton get his medical degree?" comment when they reported that Clinton Portis said that JC would be ok? I had to laugh. I was wondering where Gumball got his medical degree from. I mean do you get to make a comment like that if you are just as dumb or dumber(in Bumble's case) as the guy you are commenting on?:2cents:

[royallypwned]

But have you ever seen him call an NFL game? He can make the Dolphins at the Texans sound like a Super Bowl.

I've seen a few but not many. Since he's a CBS guy, I rarely see him because he's usually doing a AFC-AFC game, which I rarely watch. And if I AM watching a CBS game, if it's the Cowboys, it's usually Jim Nantz calling it. Maybe it's a regional thing, I'll have to research that or something. I'd take him over Jim Nantz any day.

[Sekhmet728]

I voted for Gumble, but I also hate Aikman (who's not on the list).

[brandymac27]

whers collinsworth???
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c171/wikkdwrex/douche.jpg
promo tour


Can't stand this guy. I'd rather listen to a pansy like Gumble than listen to this idiot.

[FedExFielder]

I'll give you BEST to WORST

Al Michaels
Jim Nantz
Gus Johnson (So passionate about every game, I love that)
Dick Enberg
Ian Eagle
Dick Stockton
Kenny Albert
Tim Brando
Kevin Harlan
Don Criqui
Sam Rosen
Ron Pitts

And then Gumble and Buck are in a class of suck all on their own. They think way too highly of themselves and are way overrated. They don't seem to have much knowledge or care for the game. No passion, no talent.

My favorites of all time are Michaels, Musberger, and Keith Jackson.

[skinfan2k]

Gus Johnson is the best commentator, definitely for NCAA games

[pinit2winit]

Where's John Madden on that list? I hate listening to that guy...

[youngestson]

As a general rule I find the former players brought in for "color" and an inside view on the game and the players, much more abrasive than the play-by-play guys.

I know that while Troy Aikman makes my teeth hurt, others like him. And while I don't have any real problem with Solomon Wilcots others here seem to hate the guy. It would be interesting to see who the favorite and leats favorite color comentaters are among ES.

[jnhay]

remember when randy moss pretended to moon the crowd? joe buck was talkin like he really pulld his pants down. only way i can deal with him is when troy is around cuz i just hate troy more...everything troy says i follow it up with big 56
The memory of that is pretty much why I don't like Joe Buck. "That is a disgusting act!" What an *******.

[TODD]

Gus Johnson is the greatest play by play announcer of all time. Im shocked somebody actually voted for him

Agreed. No one gets into the game like Gus does!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WWdjhRaVQ74

[S.T.21 will eat you alive]

wherez madden? he would give tony romo head if he could. I am tired of him kissing cowboys ass.

[SkinsFan2000]

Bryant Gumble by far! When he referred to a Bear's turnover as an "end to their offensive aspirations" I had to laugh...at him.

[BayouBrave86]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sgeqrYxu_YM

Batista with the catttch!

[SoCalRedskinFan]

Gum-Ball is horrible!!!!!!!!

:point2sky:dallasuck:point2sky:eaglesuck:point2sky :gaintsuck:point2sky

[ixcuincle]

Gumbel and Tirico are the 2 worst. Buck is ok...

Tirico is at his best when he calls NBA games. During the NBA postseason he calls the Eastern Conference Finals for ESPN Radio and that's good to listen to (if you get Triple X at night...). But him in the MNF booth is just horrible. And the old SNF booth with Patrick , Thiessman , and Magloire...

[BleedinBurgNGold]

Gumball spunds like he should be announcing Figure Skating or possible Gymnastics. NFL Network couldnt do any better than him?

[SonnyRules]

The answer is too obvious. Mr. Bryant Gumble takes thye honors in a landslide.

[Boss Hogg]

Gum bal!!That cracker is the worse.

[ST21RIP]

Easy Gumbel. He was getting jersery #s wrong. Then calling the wrong name. If he did get the name right, he'd pernounce it wrong. Terrible.

[Tyron Biggums]

Kenny Albert is by far the worst.. It is like he is stoned out of his mind during the game.. I have seen 3 consecutives plays run and not a single word spoken.. Damn at least talk about how much you want to blow Moose and Goose at the sametime..Just freaking silence from him... Maybe thats a good thing?

[matty dread]

It's no contest, Gumble by a landslide

[Skins11]

He "appears" to be in the lead, just as every time somebody gains 10 yards on 3 & 5 they "appear" to have gotten the first down.

:laugh: So true.

[Ibleedbandg]

His first couple games , everytime it was 4 down and the team went to punt he kept saying " and they turn it over on downs" are you serious? what a joke. Cornheiser sucks equally as bad.

[Park City Skins]

Gumble. Hands down. He should politely be given directions to the door at the NFL network without directions back.

[Veretax]

Ah that's a good point. SOrry :D/

[d0ublestr0ker0ll]

I don't particularly like the choppy-talking Sam Rosen. He sounds like he's had too many martinis when he announces.

[cphil006]

How about worst color commentator?

Brian Baldinger
Joe Buck

[royallypwned]

Agreed. No one gets into the game like Gus does!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WWdjhRaVQ74
he and Bill Raftery ("a little KISS off the glass!") would be such a perfect combo.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sgeqrYxu_YM

Batista with the catttch!
I remember that. God I love that guy. :laugh:

[skinner6775]

phil friggin simms.......hes so annoying

[dsciambi]

So what's the likelihood that Gumbel is doing the NFL Network games next year? :laugh:

Someone PLEASE tell me they don't have a multi-year contract with him...

[royallypwned]

So what's the likelihood that Gumbel is doing the NFL Network games next year? :laugh:

Someone PLEASE tell me they don't have a multi-year contract with him...
I hope he's not back. I got this from wikipedia...

The NFL Network

Main article: Run to the Playoffs (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Run_to_the_Playoffs)
In April 2006 (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/April_2006), the NFL Network (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/NFL_Network) announced that Gumbel along with Cris Collinsworth (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cris_Collinsworth) and Dick Vermeil (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dick_Vermeil) would call its new package of NFL games. Gumbel had never called play-by-play (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Play-by-play)[3] (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bryant_Gumbel#_note-2) for live sporting events in his career.[4] (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bryant_Gumbel#_note-3) Even before he called his first game for the network, Gumbel's status was brought into question after he stirred up controversy in his closing remarks on his HBO program on August 15 (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/August_15), 2006 (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2006_in_television). In these remarks, Gumbel criticized NFL Players Association (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/NFL_Players_Association) head Gene Upshaw (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gene_Upshaw) and outgoing NFL Commissioner (http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=NFL_Commissioner&action=edit) Paul Tagliabue (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paul_Tagliabue). Gumbel would later reconcile with the NFL and has retained his play-by-play job with the NFL Network.[5] (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bryant_Gumbel#_note-4). Bryant has been given the nickname of "Bryant I don't know **** about Football Stumble" for his awkward and stumbling play-by-play job on the NFL network and never playing a single down for the NFL.


:laugh:

[footballhenry]

I don't understand why the official network of the National Football League could not have gotten a better broadcast duo then what has thus far been produced. There are many capable talented people that would do a much better job than what we've seen so far.

[SkinsOrlando]

I'd take Gumble over Tony K. any day. Tony K makes me hate football, Gumble just hurts my ears.

[redskinsbandnerd]

I don't know why, but this is bothering me:
Who on earth voted for Enberg and Michaels?!

[DieselPwr44]

Bryant Gumble is not that great but come on, Joe Buck is the MOST ANNOYING PERSON I'VE EVER HEARD IN MY LIFE!
He called Brett Favre, Bryan Favre last week.

How deep a hole does one have to be in to not know Brett Favre???

[Big Ted]

Buck, Gumble, are at the top of my most hated list

[No_Pressure]

...and it appears that Gumbel will be winning in this poll...

[Big Ted]

...and it appears that Gumbel will be winning in this poll...

by a landslide hahahah