ND's Talking Heads ... The good, bad & ugly

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Golic might know a thing or two about winning at ND. As far as the nepotism cries, Jr owns and admits to it pretty hard...and yet he's actually pretty entertaining in his own right if you ever listen to him call a game or do a show. I wouldn't say he's my favorite, but I think he's a good advocate for the school and he's a professional that's earned a bit of success on his own merits.
 

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He said it on the postgame recap. It was a comment about how with ND not being good, less people care. It actually wasn't really a complaint lol
This. He wasn't complaining at all all he was saying was that the way he does business isn't actually what's "best" for him, at least in terms of making the most money. He was saying something along the lines of if he really wanted to maximize profits he would just pump out endless recruiting article, regardless of their veracity.

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Golic might know a thing or two about winning at ND. As far as the nepotism cries, Jr owns and admits to it pretty hard...and yet he's actually pretty entertaining in his own right if you ever listen to him call a game or do a show. I wouldn't say he's my favorite, but I think he's a good advocate for the school and he's a professional that's earned a bit of success on his own merits.
He’s earned nothing. Neither has Colinsworth, but he’s good at what he does. He’s also not an annoying dbag.
 

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This. He wasn't complaining at all all he was saying was that the way he does business isn't actually what's "best" for him, at least in terms of making the most money. He was saying something along the lines of if he really wanted to maximize profits he would just pump out endless recruiting article, regardless of their veracity.

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That’s funny because he made his living bashing BK.
All the anti-BK subscribers from 247 & Rivals followed him to IB.
Half the comments and discussions over the off-season were centered around BK.
 

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He’s earned nothing. Neither has Colinsworth, but he’s good at what he does. He’s also not an annoying dbag.
What are you reasons?
Collinsworth did very well with his early broadcasting opportunities. I didn't necessarily feel like he deserved the lead spot on ND broadcasts just yet, but I've been happier with his work than I have been Garrett's.
 

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What are you reasons?
Collinsworth did very well with his early broadcasting opportunities. I didn't necessarily feel like he deserved the lead spot on ND broadcasts just yet, but I've been happier with his work than I have been Garrett's.

I like Collinsworth a lot. I’ve met his dad a few times, and he’s a good dude. The whole family are good people. There’s just no way he gets a job this big at 26/27 yrs old without being connected.
 

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What are you reasons?
Collinsworth did very well with his early broadcasting opportunities. I didn't necessarily feel like he deserved the lead spot on ND broadcasts just yet, but I've been happier with his work than I have been Garrett's.
He’s fine…although I’d prefer Burmeister (the radio PxP guy)…just needs more experience. I’m sure this is a stepping stone for him.
 

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Garrett just isnt good at what he does. Way too much repetition and his story telling is horrendous and drags down the entire broadcast.

Collinsworth is OK, but his act is starting to wear thin. Last weekend, it was a joke listening him try to pump up 3 loss ND vs. UNLV. The eternal cheer gets annoying when ND is flippen losing to Marshall and Stanford.
 
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Garrett's analysis has been growing on me, he still says the word naked far too often but oh well. He's definitely still learning how to be more engaging, but NBC sends its guys to ND to learn on the job so once he gets good at this he'll be off to snf full time.
 

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I don’t understand why NBC pushed Brees out the door.
Thought I read he was in the mix for Sunday Night Football but they decided he wasn’t right/good enough for it and so they parted ways. He wasn’t here to do Notre Dame football.

Garrett’s OK. He comes off as a bit of a meathead who doesn’t know much about Notre Dame or particularly about college football (As opposed to pro. Drives me nuts when he acts like going 80 yards in 90 seconds should be no biggie as if Drew Pyne is Tom Brady). But I guess that’s what you get when you’re using ND games to audition guys for NFL broadcasts.

Personally I’d rather someone who actually seems like they want to be here. I loved Mayock, bring him back?
 

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I like Collinsworth a lot. I’ve met his dad a few times, and he’s a good dude. The whole family are good people. There’s just no way he gets a job this big at 26/27 yrs old without being connected.
So basically we’ve established you have an axe to grind with anyone who’s used their “connections” to ascend to their current role. Lol got it.
 

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You would think ND would have input on the play by play commentators in their contract. But perhaps not....
 

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I like Collinsworth a lot. I’ve met his dad a few times, and he’s a good dude. The whole family are good people. There’s just no way he gets a job this big at 26/27 yrs old without being connected.
I don't argue that on Collinsworth. Like I said, I thought he got the ND lead job too soon. I like Jac though, and I think he's done well. He's no Tirico, but who is?
I was referencing Golic mostly on the "reasons" question.
 

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I mean, does anyone like people who only get to where they are because of connections?
You can be the offspring of a famous athlete or celebrity and have your own skills though. Yeah, people don't care for those that "inherit" a job, but sometimes it's in your bloodline. Great NFL players often have kids that are good football players too. It's genetics, but they've also grown up around the game and they've seen what it takes to succeed: the preparation, the training, the lifestyle, etc. Not all kids are made the same of course, some don't have what it takes, but that doesn't mean others can't do the job and have the skills to follow in their parent's footsteps.
 
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I mean, does anyone like people who only get to where they are because of connections?
Idk I can’t hate on someone who got a leg up because of the success of their parents or grandparents. Lord knows I’d do it for my own kids, given the chance.
 

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Garrett's analysis has been growing on me, he still says the word naked far too often but oh well. He's definitely still learning how to be more engaging, but NBC sends its guys to ND to learn on the job so once he gets good at this he'll be off to snf full time.
I’d bet he’s wanting to get into the NFL booth and this was his trial by fire. In other words, “go work the ND home games…you can’t be that bad…then when you get some seasoning we will re-evaluate & see if you’re ready for the big time”
 

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Yeah, but they also have talent. Golic Jr has no talent. I’m tired of him using ND football for his brand.
Pretty poor take. Whether you agree with his opinions or not, Golic has contributed more to the brand than you ever will.
 

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Pretty poor take. Whether you agree with his opinions or not, Golic has contributed more to the brand than you ever will.
What? That moronic Hangover sketch? He wants to mold ND into his image where it’s non stop, idiotic, social media bullshit.
 

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Mike Goolsby's show is the only one I look at now. I like the guy.
"Top 3 strengths of Drew Pyne? - no intangibles"
 

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Garrett is awful. I dislike Collinsworth because he sounds like his dad. And when you’re losing money on a game there is no worse voice to have to hear than Chris Collinsworth. Other than Dan Patrick.
 
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