Criticizing the broadcasters in Week 13: Fans diss ESPN duo & more
Mike Patrick and color commentator Ed Cunningham shared broadcasting duties for Kentucky’s 41-38 victory over Louisville on Saturday. And even though the Wildcats looked good while recording their first win over the Cardinals since 2010, according to the Twitterverse, the same couldn’t be said about the ESPN duo:
Mike Patrick and Ed Cunningham absolutely butchering this telecast on @espn Its called prep work for a reason. Did they fly in last night?
— InTheFlesch (@Steve_Flesch) November 26, 2016
"@tjacobson92: A shame that Mike Patrick and Ed Cunningham have to ruin a great game between Kentucky and Louisville #UKvsLOU"@espn
— Neil Howey (@Bldg_Inspector) November 27, 2016
Pumped about Cats historic win, but the real story is how bad @ESPN Ed Cunningham and Mike Patrick were. Worst I have ever seen. #BBN #SEC
— Matt McCall (@MattMcCall1) November 26, 2016
Mike Patrick now suggesting that UK is faking injuries to slow down UL. Disgusting, @ESPN…
— wesmorgan1 (@wesmorgan1) November 26, 2016
Has Mike Patrick correctly identified a UK player on his first try even once today? @ESPN this is pathetic
— Josh Reeves (@jreeves2418) November 26, 2016
Palmer, Musburger lay an “Egg” on air
Jesse Palmer had the call along with SEC Network play-by-play man Brent Musburger for last Saturday’s Egg Bowl. And while quarterback Nick Fitzgerald had a tremendous game to lead Mississippi State to a 55-20 victory over Ole Miss, Bulldogs fans were less than impressed with Palmer’s performance:
Jesse Palmer talking about Fitz being a heisman candidate.. lets not get carried away now
— Harry Klein (@SuperDuperKlein) November 26, 2016
Things I hate:
1. FSU football
2. Jesse Palmer commentary
3. Florida State football
4. Verne Lundquist commentary
5. Seminole Football— Matthew bailey (@mattyice352) November 26, 2016
Jesse Palmer is struggling.
— Brandon Walker (@BWonStateBeat) November 26, 2016
To be fair, viewer criticism wasn’t limited to Palmer. Fans took to Twitter to take shots at Musburger as well:
How stupid is Brent Musburger?
— Houston Smith (@housmith5) November 26, 2016
Brent Musburger needs to retire.
— Left Field Lounger (@LFLatMSU) November 26, 2016
The only thing that is helping the buzz of the game today is the fact that Brent musburger is not calling the game.
— @natewest58 (@natewest58) November 26, 2016
Not everyone is glad with Brad
Brad Nessler, with CBS broadcast partner Aaron Taylor, called Missouri’s 28-24 victory over Arkansas on Friday. For the most part, his return to the college football air waves has gotten favorable reviews on social media, but the veteran play-by-play guy also happens to have a few detractors:
Words cannot express how much I dislike Brad Nessler and Gary Danielson.
— Ashleigh Giovannini (@AshGiovannini) November 25, 2016
Brad Nessler keeps saying it's the Cheetah front when it's not the Cheetah front
— David Morrison (@DavidCMorrison) November 25, 2016
Brad Nessler in the booth almost makes listening to Gary bearable
— Wade Heard (@Dawgsfan34) November 25, 2016
Viewers don’t particularly care for Ware
Andre Ware and play-by-play guy Tom Hart were the broadcasters for Saturday night’s Tennessee-Vanderbilt matchup on SEC Network. And as viewers watched the Commodores rally for their 45-34 victory, they couldn’t rally behind what Ware was saying:
When did Andre Ware become this hard to listen to…Kind of brutal. Maybe it's just me and I don't like being up 3…No. pretty brutal!
— Erik Ainge (@ErikAinge3) November 27, 2016
Not sure Andre Ware could be any more biased.
— Jeff Jarnigan (@JeffJarnigan) November 27, 2016
After review, I can confirm that Andre Ware is an idiot.
— The Coonskin Cap (@TheCoonskinCap) November 27, 2016
Go with whatever the opposite of Andre Ware is saying. That's the correct call.
— Dylan (@The_Dylan_Lane) November 27, 2016
Andre Ware is trash
— NewMarketMauler (@NewMarketMauler) November 27, 2016
Not exactly bowled over by Danielson
Last but not least, we’d be remiss if we didn’t mention CBS’ Verne Lundquist and Gary Danielson. In what was Uncle Verne’s last Iron Bowl broadcast, Alabama pounded Auburn, 30-12, and tweeters saved their vitriol for the longtime analyst:
#GaryDanielson talks entirely too much but says too little, if you know what I mean. @SEConCBS #BAMAvsAUB #IronBowl
— (((ProperGander))) (@BamaStephen) November 26, 2016
Gary Danielson is painful to listen to…
— Atlanta Sports Guy (@Atlantasportguy) November 26, 2016
why is gary danielson allowed to speak
— jmoody (@JonathanM_12) November 26, 2016
#IronBowl #AUBvsBAMA I think #GaryDanielson accidentally fell over the rail!!!! Nope, his annoying voice still there….#shutupdanielson
— Matt (@tsu238) November 26, 2016
Can somebody execute a targeting play on Gary Danielson?? Please?
— CrimsonTideGirl?? (@CrimsonKristy) November 26, 2016