Collinsworth to NBC

vtbub · 07-12-2005, 06:16 PM

USA Today is reporting this evening that Chris Collinsworth has signed with NBC for a role on most likely the pre game show.

Fox will not use Collinsworth this year, going with a two man booth of Joe Buck and Troy Aikman.

Raiders Army · 07-12-2005, 06:17 PM

My wife thought he was a kicker in the NFL.

Seriously, this guy sucks. He sucked in the Fox studio, and he sucked calling games. That being said, he is better than some of them out there.

mrsimperless · 07-12-2005, 06:19 PM

Yeah he sucks! Give me Phil Simms any day!

Actually, I don't mind Chris. I think maybe his velvety voice reminds me of football.

ISiddiqui · 07-12-2005, 06:37 PM

Whew... this makes Fox's #1 booth that much better.

Philliesfan980 · 07-12-2005, 06:41 PM

Speaking as an Eagles fan (we normally get the #1 broadcast team) this is great! Now if they can just get rid of the other two guys and have a complete silent broadcast!

timmynausea · 07-12-2005, 07:19 PM

I like Collinsworth better than Aikman.

finkenst · 07-12-2005, 07:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Philliesfan980

Speaking as an Eagles fan (we normally get the #1 broadcast team) this is great! Now if they can just get rid of the other two guys and have a complete silent broadcast!

you know that button called "mute"? It will make the broadcast completely silent.

Greyroofoo · 07-12-2005, 07:53 PM

anything is better than the ESPN broadcasters

Philliesfan980 · 07-12-2005, 07:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by finkenst

you know that button called "mute"? It will make the broadcast completely silent.

Interesting concept......

Fonzie · 07-12-2005, 09:19 PM

Collinsworth is shitsplatty.

cthomer5000 · 07-12-2005, 09:20 PM

[Darth Vader[/] NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!! [/Darth]

CHEMICAL SOLDIER · 07-12-2005, 09:48 PM

Bring back Dennis Miller!

flere-imsaho · 07-13-2005, 08:19 AM

Collinsworth & Aikman together is a disaster. However, both of them separate are OK. The problem is that Collinsworth blabs a lot, but usually has something decent to say, as long as you add a little bit of "he's pro-receiver" salt to his words. Aikman (who I think is doing a good job learning the job) remains too quiet when Collinsworth is around and gets blasted out.

Having said that, I have a real problem with Joe Buck. He's all over the place. One moment he's doing A+ play-by-play work, the next moment he's not even mentioning that it's 3rd down. I've also caught Buck too often getting players' names & positions wrong which is, I think, inexcusable for anyone in the booth.

Fonzie · 07-13-2005, 08:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by flere-imsaho

Having said that, I have a real problem with Joe Buck. He's all over the place. One moment he's doing A+ play-by-play work, the next moment he's not even mentioning that it's 3rd down. I've also caught Buck too often getting players' names & positions wrong which is, I think, inexcusable for anyone in the booth.

I agree entirely. Buck could be great if he focused on doing his job.

Raiders Army · 07-13-2005, 11:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by flere-imsaho

Collinsworth & Aikman together is a disaster. However, both of them separate are OK. The problem is that Collinsworth blabs a lot, but usually has something decent to say, as long as you add a little bit of "he's pro-receiver" salt to his words. Aikman (who I think is doing a good job learning the job) remains too quiet when Collinsworth is around and gets blasted out.

Having said that, I have a real problem with Joe Buck. He's all over the place. One moment he's doing A+ play-by-play work, the next moment he's not even mentioning that it's 3rd down. I've also caught Buck too often getting players' names & positions wrong which is, I think, inexcusable for anyone in the booth.

Nice. I also feel very strongly about the last part as well. I don't like the Phil Simms or Randy Cross out there who doesn't know the players either. To me, that's even more inexcusable, since these guys were:

a. Former Players
b. Only commentate on one sport

At least Buck does Baseball as well.

Draft Dodger · 07-13-2005, 12:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by flere-imsaho

Collinsworth & Aikman together is a disaster. However, both of them separate are OK. The problem is that Collinsworth blabs a lot, but usually has something decent to say, as long as you add a little bit of "he's pro-receiver" salt to his words. Aikman (who I think is doing a good job learning the job) remains too quiet when Collinsworth is around and gets blasted out.

Having said that, I have a real problem with Joe Buck. He's all over the place. One moment he's doing A+ play-by-play work, the next moment he's not even mentioning that it's 3rd down. I've also caught Buck too often getting players' names & positions wrong which is, I think, inexcusable for anyone in the booth.

I agree with this entire post. Aikman is going to get better without Collinsworth, although I'd rather CC be in the booth than the studio.

and yeah, Buck is frustrating. He could be excellent, but he doesn't seem to be focused enough to get there

LastWhiteSoxFanStanding · 07-13-2005, 12:07 PM

I know this isn't football related, but in introducing the lineups last night Joe Buck said Carlos Lee was batting cleanup while a picture of Derek Lee was on the screen. Oops!

07-12-2005, 06:19 PM	#3
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07-12-2005, 06:37 PM	#4
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07-12-2005, 09:48 PM	#12
CHEMICAL SOLDIER College Starter Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Henderson, Nevada	Bring back Dennis Miller! __________________ Toujour Pret

07-12-2005, 06:17 PM	#2
Raiders Army Coordinator Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: The Black Hole	My wife thought he was a kicker in the NFL. Seriously, this guy sucks. He sucked in the Fox studio, and he sucked calling games. That being said, he is better than some of them out there.

07-12-2005, 06:41 PM	#5
Philliesfan980 Banned Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Exton, PA	Speaking as an Eagles fan (we normally get the #1 broadcast team) this is great! Now if they can just get rid of the other two guys and have a complete silent broadcast!

07-12-2005, 07:19 PM	#6
timmynausea College Starter Join Date: Dec 2002	I like Collinsworth better than Aikman.

07-12-2005, 07:53 PM	#8
Greyroofoo Pro Starter Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Alabama	anything is better than the ESPN broadcasters

07-12-2005, 09:19 PM	#10
Fonzie Pro Rookie Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Illinois	Collinsworth is shitsplatty.

07-13-2005, 08:19 AM	#13
flere-imsaho Coordinator Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Chicagoland	Collinsworth & Aikman together is a disaster. However, both of them separate are OK. The problem is that Collinsworth blabs a lot, but usually has something decent to say, as long as you add a little bit of "he's pro-receiver" salt to his words. Aikman (who I think is doing a good job learning the job) remains too quiet when Collinsworth is around and gets blasted out. Having said that, I have a real problem with Joe Buck. He's all over the place. One moment he's doing A+ play-by-play work, the next moment he's not even mentioning that it's 3rd down. I've also caught Buck too often getting players' names & positions wrong which is, I think, inexcusable for anyone in the booth.

07-13-2005, 12:07 PM	#17
LastWhiteSoxFanStanding College Starter Join Date: Jun 2003	I know this isn't football related, but in introducing the lineups last night Joe Buck said Carlos Lee was batting cleanup while a picture of Derek Lee was on the screen. Oops!

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