Theismann would announce for ND

[mgriff]

Joe Theismann, Notre Dame telecasts, a perfect fit - USATODAY.com

Seems like Joe is throwing his name in the hat to me.

 

[mick2]

i like theismann, steve beuerlein would do nice as well.

can we replace hammond too? or just have the don criqui broadcast played in sync with the tv broadcast?

 

[wakeuptheechoes]

I said Theismann would be a good choice in another thread. I understand that NBC doesn't want a slanted broadcast. Personally, I don't either. However, Joe is a professional, you could go back and listen to comments on the Washington Redskins. He seemed to be very fair and honest.

 

[FrankMA]

Theismann would be a good choice. If not him then Bob Davie. I find him to be a lot better commentator than a football coach.

 

[IrishJayhawk]

Theismann would be a good choice. If not him then Bob Davie. I find him to be a lot better commentator than a football coach.

Too many bad memories from Davie. That wouldn't work for most fans.

 

[Rocket89]

I don't understand why NBC, and particularly some of the fans, don't want someone with Notre Dame ties in the booth.

It's NOTRE DAME football on NBC...why wouldn't you want someone in there who is an alum?

This is all the more strange because 9 out of the 10 Irish alums who could be considered for the gig would do a better job than most, simply because of their connections and love for the school.

I don't think anyone like Golic or Bettis or anyone like that would even be that over the top pro-Irish anyway. Whovever goes in there will act like a professional.

It's just something I don't understand and I keep hearing it a lot from people. We're not selling journalism or news, so why the need to bow down to some lame objectivity? We're not selling college football either, really.

We're selling Notre Dame football on NBC...it seems like having someone with ties to the school would be a pretty good idea to me.

 

[Rocket89]

Oh and Theismann would be a good choice. Certainly not my favorite, but we could do worse and I think he'd be an upgrade.

 

[Irish4Life09]

knowing our luck we'll get Colin Coward. lol.

 

[ACamp1900]

I love this thread...

my dad hates Theismann and deep down I know he dislikes ND...


up yours pops!!!

 

[GO IRISH!!!]

I think there definitely needs to be someone with ND ties somewhere on the broadcast. If not in the booth, I would love to see a former player on the sidelines. Maybe Rocket on the sideline. I would love to see his exuberance and energy on the sideline comments.

 

[HereComeTheIrish]

I love this thread...

my dad hates Theismann and deep down I know he dislikes ND...


up yours pops!!!

 

[ACamp1900]

In the interest of "airness" we'll prob. get Anthony Munoz on the sideline, with Keyshawn Johnson and newly unemployeed Mike Garrett in the booth..

 

[irishtrain]

I don't understand why NBC, and particularly some of the fans, don't want someone with Notre Dame ties in the booth.

It's NOTRE DAME football on NBC...why wouldn't you want someone in there who is an alum?

This is all the more strange because 9 out of the 10 Irish alums who could be considered for the gig would do a better job than most, simply because of their connections and love for the school.

I don't think anyone like Golic or Bettis or anyone like that would even be that over the top pro-Irish anyway. Whovever goes in there will act like a professional.

It's just something I don't understand and I keep hearing it a lot from people. We're not selling journalism or news, so why the need to bow down to some lame objectivity? We're not selling college football either, really.

We're selling Notre Dame football on NBC...it seems like having someone with ties to the school would be a pretty good idea to me.

I agree with these notes but they will not hire a Notre Dame guy. Here is my choice based on class, enthusiasm, game knowledge, respect, and just a good man who would give an honest and appreciated presentation. This man does games now and you never would know where he went to school by his presentation. This man gets jacked up with energy and can be appropriately critical. I do not care for Ohio State at all but Chris Speilman would be excellent. The problem is he most likely would have to take a pay cut because its just 7 games and he likes doing college games no matter who's playing and the more games the better for him. I would hope that because of his family responsibilities this would be attractive to him. He would embrace Notre Dame for what Notre Dame is. Can you imagine him and Tony Roberts doing these games-it would be a blast.

 

[IrishTimer]

Theisman sucks.

They need to hire Thayer.

 

[GO IRISH!!!]

In the booth, Aaron Taylor is my first choice. I think he has the broadcasting experience and I think he could stay impartial and not be a total homer. Trouble is, he is too involved with his philanthropic endeavors. Damn charity! Getting in the way of my entertainment!

 

[BGIF]

I don't understand why NBC, and particularly some of the fans, don't want someone with Notre Dame ties in the booth. ...

NBC and the fans ???

Try NBC and Notre Dame.

The two parties that negotiated and signed the broadcast contract. NBC wanted the image of neutrality (even though their news department doesn't) and ND didn't want the image of "The Notre Dame Network" either. The contract was been renewed and there was no change in that aspect. ND has input into the announcers. If they want a Theismann, Thayer, or Taylor all they have to do is suggest it.

There's a new president, a new AD, and a new coach. If it's ever going to happen now woud be the time.

 

[Lou Holtz]

No matter what some opinions there are of Collinsworth as an ND guy he is a damn good broadcaster and if willing would a great fit IMO

If not Theisman or Bob Davie would be a good choice... to replace Hammond my choice is still Thom Brennaman but I am biased

 

[IrishJayhawk]

No matter what some opinions there are of Collinsworth as an ND guy he is a damn good broadcaster and if willing would a great fit IMO

If not Theisman or Bob Davie would be a good choice... to replace Hammond my choice is still Thom Brennaman but I am biased

No way Collinsworth will announce while his son is a player.

I would take Chris Spielman. He's pretty good in the booth and would provide a "neutral" voice, if that's what they're looking for.

 

[BGIF]

No matter what some opinions there are of Collinsworth as an ND guy he is a damn good broadcaster and if willing would a great fit IMO

...

Yeah, Collinworth to call the game. Dockery on the sideline for insulting commentary. And Mark on color commentary. With those two May would sound like an ND homer.

 

[GO IRISH!!!]

I would like to see BGIF in the booth with NDinL.A. in color commentary and NeuteredDoomer on the sidelines. However, Neutered would probably be too busy eating the grass and trying to look up the cheerleaders skirts to have any comments on the game itself.

 

[NeuteredDoomer]

And pooping haphazardly.

 

[IrishAlum1997]

I think there definitely needs to be someone with ND ties somewhere on the broadcast. If not in the booth, I would love to see a former player on the sidelines. Maybe Rocket on the sideline. I would love to see his exuberance and energy on the sideline comments.

Rocket's on Irish crack. Stick to the pep rallies. I like me some Alex Flanagan on the sidelines. With a name like that, she certainly likes having a little Irish in her.....

 

[IrishJayhawk]

I would like to see BGIF in the booth with NDinL.A. in color commentary and NeuteredDoomer on the sidelines. However, Neutered would probably be too busy eating the grass and trying to look up the cheerleaders skirts to have any comments on the game itself.

Does that make Neutered our version of Erin Andrews?

 

[GO IRISH!!!]

Does that make Neutered our version of Erin Andrews?

No because he is the one doing the peeping, not being peeped. Plus, Neutered is pretty blatant about it. He just walks up, sticks that red nose of his under their skirts, gets a peek at the goods and then poops. Quite disgusting actually.

 

[alleycat9]

wait a second, are there people actually saying they like theismann? how is that possible he is one of the worst broadcasters i have heard. i honestly cannot stand him. thiesmann, walton and mccarver are the 3 worst announcers for their sport.

 

[HereComeTheIrish]

No because he is the one doing the peeping, not being peeped. Plus, Neutered is pretty blatant about it. He just walks up, sticks that red nose of his under their skirts, gets a peek at the goods and then poops. Quite disgusting actually.

Maybe she's just rockin' the Camel Toe and it scared the crap out of him... Camels can be frightening to woodland creatures.