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re: What is the best radio call in SEC history?
Posted on 7/12/15 at 12:26 pm to logjamming
Posted on 7/12/15 at 12:26 pm to logjamming
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Yeah; I'm all for an exciting call, but don't make it so blatant that you're actively rooting for the team.
Meh. The Auburn announcers annouce for Auburn. frick everybody else. You want homers? Jesus, listen to the guys that do the Georgia games. Zeier and Neal Dildo Williamson are complete homeboys for the same reasons.
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Posted on 7/12/15 at 12:33 pm to Pavoloco83
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Zeier and Neal Dildo Williamson are complete homeboys for the same reasons.
Well, Zeier was a QB at UGA so...
And Williamson doesn't even do the broadcasts, just the pre and post game stuff (Scott Howard does the obnoxious pubescent boy screaming during TDs). So... thanks for acknowledging that you listen in to the Georgia Bulldog Radio Network enough to know the whole crew
This post was edited on 7/12/15 at 12:34 pm
Posted on 7/12/15 at 12:36 pm to bulldawger
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Mick Hubert
Just listened to the Cock Block call and he legitimately sounds like a guy in full clown character trying to call a football game.
Posted on 7/12/15 at 12:37 pm to Pavoloco83
Yeah, why wouldn't you want a homer as an announcer? I would hope they're cheering for us. Rod graduated from auburn, Stan white was a QB from 90-93 and Quentin riggins was a LB for us. Obviously they're gonna be homers, as it should be IMO
Obviously I don't want espn, cbs, fox etc. to be homers to one team, but your radio people should be fans of the school and rooting for them.
Obviously I don't want espn, cbs, fox etc. to be homers to one team, but your radio people should be fans of the school and rooting for them.
This post was edited on 7/12/15 at 12:40 pm
Posted on 7/12/15 at 3:50 pm to auzach91
I do like Florida's color guy, though, because he sounds exactly like my oldest cousin.
Hubert has the fat guy, run-out-of-breath-at-the-end-of-sentences thing going on like Chris Berman. Horrible.
Hubert has the fat guy, run-out-of-breath-at-the-end-of-sentences thing going on like Chris Berman. Horrible.
Posted on 7/12/15 at 3:53 pm to tylerdurden24
Posted on 7/12/15 at 6:05 pm to tylerdurden24
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Well, Zeier was a QB at UGA so...
And Williamson doesn't even do the broadcasts, just the pre and post game stuff (Scott Howard does the obnoxious pubescent boy screaming during TDs). So... thanks for acknowledging that you listen in to the Georgia Bulldog Radio Network enough to know the whole crew
I grew up listening to Georgia on the radio when Auburn wasn't playing. 
Posted on 7/13/15 at 10:37 am to LanierSpots
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You do realize that these guys call for a specific team don't you? They do not work for Fox or ESPN. They work to cover the team
While I do agree to some extent, I think AU has one of the worst of letting their personal desire carry over. I mean, if the opposing team has a player that makes an incredible play, listening to AU's announcer makes it sound like the announcer just got stabbed in the gut or that the play just wasn't that big of a deal. His homerism is a bit off the charts in comparison to a lot of other radio announcers.
Posted on 7/13/15 at 10:58 am to skrayper
Posted on 7/13/15 at 11:05 am to auzach91
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Yeah the miracle on the plains was better, SI ranked that as the best call of the year. Kick 6 coming in at #2
Might agree, but Kick 6 will just be historically bigger. There are prints of the call. It was on every major news channel and the call itself was discussed in international media. There were people on youtube unaffiliated with the SEC doing their own versions of it.
I would have loved to hear Fyffe do it. But "they're not going to keep 'em off the field tonight!" was great, especially in light of what happened after.
Posted on 7/13/15 at 11:08 am to skrayper
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While I do agree to some extent, I think AU has one of the worst of letting their personal desire carry over. I mean, if the opposing team has a player that makes an incredible play, listening to AU's announcer makes it sound like the
Kind of like that bama announcer did on the kick 6?
One of the most exciting plays in college football history and he was flat as shite.
Posted on 7/13/15 at 11:12 am to skrayper
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While I do agree to some extent, I think AU has one of the worst of letting their personal desire carry over. I mean, if the opposing team has a player that makes an incredible play, listening to AU's announcer makes it sound like the announcer just got stabbed in the gut or that the play just wasn't that big of a deal. His homerism is a bit off the charts in comparison to a lot of other radio announcers.
I do like this about Howard and Zeier (which they undoubtedly took from Munson): they live and die with each play. If it's positive for UGA, they're doing a good job of building it as a positive. If it's a positive for the opponent, they do a good job of sounding gut shot and pessimistic. Leave the neutralness to the corporate-air of the pro-game; college is too exciting and emotionally invested-in to not be hanging on every word.
Posted on 7/13/15 at 11:13 am to tylerdurden24
Agree. I do not tune into Aubur radio to listen to a neutral guy. I want to know he is pulling for Auburn with me.
frick neutralism.
frick neutralism.
Posted on 7/13/15 at 11:17 am to skrayper
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I think AU has one of the worst
yea but I bet that statement above would be true for you, regardless of what followed.
This post was edited on 7/13/15 at 11:18 am
Posted on 7/13/15 at 11:18 am to LanierSpots
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frick neutralism.
I never said "be neutral", but you might actually have some neutral fans trying to listen. At least make it tolerable.
If I tune into, say, a UGA-AU game in Georgia I expect to hear the guys more excited when UGA makes a play than AU. I don't expect my ears to bleed or get annoyed by the zeal of the announcer.
That, and I found the more zealous the announcer, the more details they miss in the play. Listening to the play with some, I know exactly where the runner is - instead with others, it's "He's at the 20" *tosses in some random color comment* "Touchdown!"
I'm here thinking, "What did 'laying down some sauce' have anything to do with the last 20 yards of the play?"
This post was edited on 7/13/15 at 11:26 am
Posted on 7/13/15 at 11:25 am to skrayper
Going along with this purpose of the thread, BR did an article once on the top 10 college football announcers of all time. I'll share the link, but also quote the article as it can be a bit rough loading their sites.
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1. Larry Munson, Georgia Bulldogs
Larry Munson became the announcer for Georgia football in 1966; by the time he retired in 2008, Munson was the legendary voice of Georgia football. Many fans had never listened to a radio broadcast of a UGA game without Munson as the play-by-play man.
Munson became known for his raspy, excited voice and his characterizations of the game action.
Munson has received numerous awards for his work. In 2003, he received the Chris Schenkel Award given by the College Football Hall of Fame. In 2004, Munson was inducted into the Georgia-Florida Hall of Fame. In 2005, he was inducted into the Georgia Sports Hall of Fame.
2. John Forney, Alabama Crimson Tide
John Forney was born on June 4, 1927 in Los Angeles, California. He began his broadcasting career in Tuscaloosa, Alabama while in school.
Forney spent 30 years with the Alabama Radio Network, 19 of those as the play-by-play man for the Crimson Tide football team. In 1948, Forney broadcasted the renewal of the Alabama vs Auburn game. The '48 game was the first televised coverage of football in the state of Alabama. He called numerous national championship games.
Forney was awarded numerous awards in his career. In 1960 and 1964, he was chosen Alabama sportscaster of the year. Forney passed away in July of 1997.
3. Al Ciraldo, Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets
Al Ciraldo became the announcer for Georgia Tech football in 1954. Ciraldo became one of the legendary voices of college football during his career.
For 38 seasons, Ciraldo excited fans with his play-by-play announcing. He is often remembered for coining the phrase "Toe meets leather."
Ciraldo was known for his dramatic style in announcing; often times, pausing to add effect to notable moments in games.
Ciraldo passed away in November of 1997.
4. Tony Roberts, Notre Dame Fighting Irish
For 26 years, Tony Roberts was the legendary announcer for Notre Dame football.
Roberts is known for his baritone voice and smooth play-by-play calls for the Irish.
Roberts has won numerous awards of the years. In 2005, Roberts was awarded the Chris Schenkel Award for outstanding broadcaster. Roberts has won seven Sportscaster of the Year awards for his contributions in the broadcasting field. Roberts has also won seven AP sports reporting awards.
5. Jack Cristil, Mississippi State Bulldogs
In 1957, Jack Cristil began broadcasting Mississippi State football games. For over half a century, Jack Cristil would be Mississippi State football.
Cristil was known for his professionalism and for his clear, concise game descriptions that were free of any bravado or hyperbole.
Cristil has received numerous awards during his career. Over 20 times he has been awarded the Mississippi Broadcaster of The Year Award. In 1997, Cristil was awarded the Chris Schenkel Award given by the College Football Hall of Fame.
6. Max Falkens, Kansas Jayhawks
For 60 years, Max Falkens was the voice for Jayhawk football. His run is one of the longest tenures in sports.
Falkens was known for his professional, detailed style and for his crystal clear voice.
Falkens received numerous awards during his career. In 1995, he was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame. In 1996, he was given the Chris Schenkel Award. In 2004, he was awarded the Curt Gowdy Media Award.
7. Jack Fleming, West Virginia Mountaineers
Jack Fleming was known as the "voice of the Mountaineers" for a span of time that reached almost 50 years.
He became the announcer for West Virginia in 1947 and remained there until 1959. In 1962 he returned and remained until 1969. He returned one final time in 1974 and remained at the job until 1996.
Fleming is most remembered for his famous call in 1972 for the Steelers "Immaculate Reception."
Fleming won the West Virginia Sportscaster of The Year Award 7 times. In 1999, Fleming was awarded the Chris Schenkel Award given by the College Football Hall of Fame.
8. Ray Christensen, Minnesota Golden Gophers
For more than 50 years, Ray Christensen was the voice of Gopher football. Christensen began his career at Minnesota in 1951 and remained there until 2001.
Christensen was well known for his passionate play-by-play calling. Using an excitable voice to describe the game action.
In 2000, Christensen was given the Chris Schenkel Award given by the College Football Hall of Fame. In 2002, he was inducted into the Minnesota Museum of Broadcasting.
9. John Ferguson, LSU Tigers
In 1946, John Ferguson began his career as the voice of the Tigers. It was a career that spanned more than 40 years. Ferguson retired in 1987.
Ferguson was known for a distinctive, booming voice that was often heard everywhere. Ferguson called the LSU games that were on Saturday nights. For many years, LSU was the only college game on at that time increasing the exposure of fans to Ferguson's announcing.
Ferguson passed away in December of 2005.
10. Jim Fyffe, Auburn Tigers
For 22 football seasons, Jim Fyffe was the voice of Auburn football. He began his career at Auburn in 1981.
Fyffe is well known and remembered for his dramatic flair when describing play-by-play action. He is often remembered for coining the phrase "Touchdown Auburn!" in which he extended the last part of the phrase.
Fyffe was named Alabama sportscaster of the year 9 times in his career. In 2005, he was inducted into the Alabama Sports Hall of Fame.
Fyffe would end most every broadcast by saying, "My time's up, I thank you for your's". Fyffe passed away in May of 2003.
Posted on 7/13/15 at 11:39 am to skrayper
Jack Cristil started doing games in 1953; not 1957 as stated.
Posted on 7/13/15 at 11:46 am to tylerdurden24
The second blocked punt, December 2, 1972.
Posted on 7/13/15 at 1:02 pm to BammerDelendaEst
Doubtful the best in all of SEC history, but definitely the best in our short history....
SEC East Clinching TD run by Henry Josey - Mike Kelly on the call
SEC East Clinching TD run by Henry Josey - Mike Kelly on the call
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