@earl34 said:

On radio, I do like the Browns' crew. I also like (and I'm sorry I'm a homer...) the voice of the Texas Longhorns, Craig Way. He epitomizes what I love in announcing. Doesn't say too much but says enough. He doesn't stumble over his words and his voice is smooooooth. I can't find a ton of his PbP online but here's a sample. The fact that he calls for my alma mater helps, I'm sure.

Yeah, I can see why you'd like Craig Way. I'd never heard him before but he has a lot of Gene Deckerhoff in him. Sounds really good.

Beanpot

@next2nothing said:

Every time he's announced a Browns game it seems he has this bias towards the Browns.

At least to me, I don't know, maybe it's just in my head haha.

I hear ya for sure, I always feel like any announcer on TV is biased against the browns. Thats why I mute my TV and turn on the Donovan Dieken combo on the radio.

@bodogjoe said:

I don't mind Dierdorf that much. I think that he's not the worst. I think that he was wrong on that play where he criticized Sheldon Brown's coverage. Sheldon had a deep third and the guy who had the flat (Wright) floated too far inside.

Was it just me or does Greg Gumbel make a lot of mistakes in identifying the particulars of the game (calling players wrong names, calling the yardlines incorrectly)? Maybe it was just my imagination.

Every time he's announced a Browns game it seems he has this bias towards the Browns.

At least to me, I don't know, maybe it's just in my head haha.

Formerly Stone said:

You sound like a little kid on his first internet forum, you flat out suck!

On radio, I do like the Browns' crew. I also like (and I'm sorry I'm a homer...) the voice of the Texas Longhorns, Craig Way. He epitomizes what I love in announcing. Doesn't say too much but says enough. He doesn't stumble over his words and his voice is smooooooth. I can't find a ton of his PbP online but here's a sample. The fact that he calls for my alma mater helps, I'm sure.

greats.

Zombo said:

Why FOX puts Buck and MCcarver on the World Series, I have no idea, neither guy is likeable at all.

Zombo

Couldn't possibly agree more. I don't mind McCarver so much, he offers opinions (no matter how dated they may be) and that suggests he's at least prepared for a broadcast. Buck doesn't even pretend to give a crap about the game below him. I don't share your hate for the guy (my love for the dad will forever trump my opinion of the son) but you're right when you call him unlikable. He's *exactly* that.

Beanpot

I'll echo everyone on Gib, Nev and Donovan. We've been blessed to have such great radio talent.

Growing up, I enjoyed Enberg more for what his voice meant (a BIG game) than what came out of it. He was also mostly even-keeled, which I liked as a kid. The ultimate get-out-of-the-way-and-let-the-game-speak-for-itself guy.

And now I like the exact opposite of him, Gus Johnson. The man is simply a treasure.

Another treasure was Bill King. Holy crap did that guy paint a picture:

and

Beanpot

Colt12 said:

no thank you. something about her accent really bugs me. she and the gloved-glass-eye-guy add nothing to my experience.

edit: WHAT'S GUD, STEWART!

i can usually handle anyone except Phuck Simms and Dan Dickdorff. all the bias and Brownie hate over the years make me cringe at the mere thought of either of them calling a Browns game--i definitely prefer mute to hearing either of them.

Ian Eagle is pretty solid>>>knows the Brownie players and remains pretty neutral. Solomon Wilcotts has fallen off a bit but used to be decent calling the Browns. Holt was terrrible last game imo.

Jimmy D on the radio is all I've even known, and he's tops. he always knows the opponents roster up and down, nearly all tv guys could do a better job of this.

TV: Kevin Harlan, Gus Johnson, Jaws

Radio: Greg Papa, Kevin Harlan

@ischy said:

I totally agree with you.

Jon Gruden and Chris Collinsworth are my two favourite NFL commentators.

In my opinion the current SNF and MNF announcers are the best in years. (Well, maybe not Jaws...).

Always liked Frank Gifford...both Dandy Don and Alex Karas left the booth too early,they were great

Jimmy's ok , but I really miss Gib, Nev,and Casey

New guys all suck except Gus Johnson and Ian Eagle

@theclevelandsound said:

yeah, Erin Andrews hair pisses me off though, idk why, it looks like straw. Plus every time I see her, I think of that "peephole" video on the internet.

Colt12 said:

But as far as sideline reporters go, I am more of a Rachel Nicols/Erin Andrews fan.

@theclevelandsound said:

lol, wouldn't we all?

Colt12 said:

I'd pork her.

Madden was so over rated. Probably the most over rated announcer of all time.

Collinsswoth and is raspy voice is top 5 worst for sure.

Joe theismen, well I feel like breaking his leg also when listening to him.

I agree with the cbs analyst being horrible. Shannon sharpe has to be the worst.

I miss oj simpson as a sideline reporter, lt norberg!

@bob806 said:

As far as today's announcers, I actually like Collinsworth for NFL & Chris Spielman for college games.

Wow guys...I absolutely hated Dick Enberg, he could never put down the pom-poms for John Elway. I'm not too fond of Dierdorf either.

Thank you! Someone with common sense! I was shocked to see all of the Enberg and Dierdorf love on this thread.. 2 of the worst commentators around. John Madden/ Pat Summerall was the best combo I have ever heard. Gus Johnson, Ian Eagle, and Dick Stockton are also pretty good..

I also have to say that every CBS analyst on the NFL halftime show is terrible! They are all still biased towards their former teams: Cowher, Marino, Sharpe, and Esiason (the worst).. Of course 3 of them are from division rivals so that makes it 10 times worse.. On the other hand, the fox halftime show is great. Howie Long, Jimmie Johnson, and Strahan do a great job. Terry Bradshaw is actually bearable despite being a steeler homer, as he admittedly hates Rapelisburger and is embarrassed to be associated with the same team..

@wrrebel said:

Two of the worst!

Joe Buck... nepotism at its best or worst however you want to look at it ... just sounds so bland

Troy Aikman... could you please try and sound like you want to be there

couple others i can't stand Matt Millen

Matt Millen and Cris Collinsworth