Social media calling out Gary Danielson for CBS broadcast of Auburn at Alabama
CBS having the broadcast of the Iron Bowl meant that two of the more vocal fan bases in the SEC would come out against broadcaster Gary Danielson.
One of the early themes of the broadcast was that several people assumed Danielson had an obvious Alabama bias, as he downplayed positive plays for Auburn, and deflected would-be penalties against the Crimson Tide.
Multiple fans incorrectly figured that Alabama coach Nick Saban, who tested positive for COVID-19 earlier in the week and was not at the stadium, also watched the game on CBS. But Saban explained earlier in the week that he would watch from, “the same feed that we take of the game, which is the film we watch on Sunday.”
Several fans pointed out that on Alabama’s first touchdown, that Danielson missed the play where QB Mac Jones pump faked to move the Auburn safety and open the middle of the field.
On a play that was reviewed for targeting, several fans pointed out that Danielson didn’t give a clear explanation, or, surprisingly in their mind, made a call against Alabama.
Here’s a sampling of how the criticism went toward Danielson:
Let me get this straight – EVERY college football fan base HATES Gary Danielson, he makes errors every weekend, get thousands of social media tags pointing out his idiotic calls and yet @CBSSports keeps him on air?! What blackmail must this guy have on CBS? @CollegeFootball pic.twitter.com/pIpGfSlXha
— Matthew Parker (@MVPenergy) November 28, 2020
Pray for Nick Saban. Not only does he have COVID, he also has to listen to Gary Danielson today.
— Matt “The Ostrich” Mitchell (@ALostrich) November 28, 2020
“Kyle Pitts type guy”, shut-up Gary.
— Jenn (@GoGators712) November 28, 2020
Gary Danielson with the “oh no”. Assclown
— Bamaboyn10ac (@Bamaboyn10ac) November 28, 2020
God I forgot how annoying Gary Danielson is
— Tyler Scott (@tboney92) November 28, 2020
I’m not a football expert. I played and love the game, but I’m just an enthusiast. However, Gary Danielson’s takes are so blatantly inaccurate that it should offend viewers. He spews BS with his breakdowns & thinks everyone will believe him just because he has the mic. Awful
— dmmunger (@daniel_munger) November 28, 2020
Gary Danielson: “Pete might have an easier day without Saban in his ear all game.”
☠️😩😂
— Will Green (@will_green_9) November 28, 2020
Gary Danielson saying “It takes nothing for a Quarterback to play at 75-80%” might be the dumbest thing I have ever heard come out of his mouth.
And that’s saying something considering he says something stupid every week.
— Dallas Ham (@dham4au) November 28, 2020
Gary Danielson has no idea that Mac Jones pump faked does he
— Ransom Creech (@RansomCreech) November 28, 2020
Gary Danielson just acted like Devonta running a straight line was the route of the season.
— Chris of the Elder Noobs (@PHISHpointO) November 28, 2020
“It’s not holding unless they call it” – Gary Danielson
— Cullen Couey (@CoueyCullen) November 28, 2020
Certainly didn’t take long for deep state operative Gary Danielson to start openly rooting for Alabama
— Coach Letterman (@3YearLetterman) November 28, 2020
Find someone that loves you the way Gary Danielson loves Alabama football #IronBowl
— G8r H8r (@h8r_g8r) November 28, 2020
I hate @CBS, I hate Gary Danielson, and I despise Alabama football.
Every year, same crap.
— Michael Phillips® (@mkp_81) November 28, 2020
The love is strong with this one #ironbowl2020 #GaryDanielson @SECNetwork Could he make it any more obvious who he is calling for #unbiasedmuch🙄 wish I could mute him. It would be a much more enjoyable game. Maybe one day someone will like AU as much.
— Leslie Ham (@ham_leslie) November 28, 2020
Auburn fans love Auburn. Gary Danielson loves Alabama.
— Michael Wester II (@mikewazowski_13) November 28, 2020
Gary Danielson has no idea what is going on on that play.
— Brian Stultz (@brianjstultz) November 28, 2020
Gary Danielson, the worst color commentator in American sports coverage, really wants an Alabama player ejected for a targeting call that never occurred.
— Will Bradley (@bradley_WP) November 28, 2020
Holy shit. Gary Danielson going against Alabama on a call. Son of a bitch. I’ve seen everything now.
— Buddy Boughton (@BoughtonBuddy) November 28, 2020
Now Nick Saban gets to watch the game from his couch and suffer through Gary Danielson’s thinly veiled contempt for Alabama like the rest of us have the past decade. #ironbowl2020
— Mark R. Folse (@mrfolse1) November 28, 2020
Hating on Gary Danielson
Auburn fans 🤝 Alabama fans #IronBowl #AUBvsBAMA pic.twitter.com/CIUPzMNNF7
— dc (@devinnotbooker) November 28, 2020
Why doesn’t Alabama win every game 100-0? If you listen to that asshole Gary Danielson you’d think they have the greatest player of all time at every position…
— Jai❌e Regules (@JamesRegules) November 28, 2020
Gary Danielson is blatantly biased when Auburn plays Alabama it’s borderline unprofessional. He continuously makes snide remarks about Auburn players, while praising ANYTHING in crimson. It happens year after year, can someone new call this historic game? @SECFootbaII @CBSSports
— Dallas Vella (@DallasAVella) November 28, 2020
You are extremely lucky. https://t.co/JO5TJX75Iv
— Alex Haddon Ferguson (@SECblog) November 28, 2020