Busted by the Feds 9 Posted November 30, 2007 Add to that list a moment where after one play, he meant Tony Romo but he called him " Brett Favre " . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wiffleball 4,681 Posted November 30, 2007 Gumbel goofs: NFL Network play-by-play announcer Bryant Gumbel's first big faux pas of the night came early. On what is known as the "run-out," when a team enters the field, Gumbel said: "Here come the Packers..." and then corrected himself by saying "Cowboys." Ouch. Right before halftime, Gumble mangled a common position ("linebrackers?) and then continued his team confusion by saying "The crowd is not happy but the Packers will go for the field goal," when he really meant to say "Cowboys." There were other slipups along the way. Gumbel closed out the night by promoting the Wendy's post-game show. He caught that one quickly and changed it to Home Depot, but the sponsors couldn't have been thrilled with that one. He also, in teasing a post-game interview, reffered to the Cowboys' quarterback as "Rick Romo." Many already mentioned in this thread, but even the press is bagging on the guy. That's pretty bad. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Busted by the Feds 9 Posted November 30, 2007 Let's see who registers for a new fftoday username under " Rick Romo " Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bouve-Rules 0 Posted November 30, 2007 Leave Kermit the Frog alone..... It ain't easy being green. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Monochrome 0 Posted November 30, 2007 My favorite Gumbel moment was when the Cowboys were at the line of scrimmage calling the play with 2: 12 left before half. Gumbel " I don't think they're getting this play off before the 2 minute warning". HUH? I had never heard Gumbel before last night and you can almost believe he's drinking on the job. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spinner 0 Posted November 30, 2007 I'll say this for the NFL network, they have the best graphics/animations of all the networks...they are terrific!! And they way they introduce the players with their pictures whizzing by is great...instead of MNF where they're introduced by a player. As for Gumbel, it shows how resilient the NFL is...if it can still draw an audience with dopes like Gumbel and Kornheiser. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Queso Viejo 0 Posted November 30, 2007 This would make the perfect drinking game. Everytime Gumbel screws something up, you take a shot. You'd be hammered by the end of the 1st quarter!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wiffleball 4,681 Posted November 30, 2007 You guys are cracking me up. Too many posts to mention. Couldn't hear diddly at a sports bar. Almost sorry I couldn't. Gotta wonder what his producers/spotters are saying in his earpiece. "No,Packers!" "No, COWBOYS!" "No, COWBOY'S OFFENSE!" "TONY! TONY! TONY! dammitt!!" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mighty_thor 115 Posted November 30, 2007 I just find that he has the wrong voice for an announcer. He talks like he is at an anchor desk discussing issues instead of at a football game. He just brings the excitement level down. His voice is so soft that it almost sounded like they turned the crowd noise down a bit. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rwren 2 Posted November 30, 2007 What about when he compared Romo to the "13 quarterbacks drafted ahead of him". I know I'm being ticky-tacky, but since Romo was actuall UNdrafted, wouldn't you word it something like this: "Romo has enjoyed more success than any of the Quarterbacks who were drafted in 04" instead of "Romo has enjoyed more success than the any of the quarterbacks drafted ahead of him". Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sameo98 0 Posted November 30, 2007 What about when he compared Romo to the "13 quarterbacks drafted ahead of him". I know I'm being ticky-tacky, but since Romo was actuall UNdrafted, wouldn't you word it something like this: "Romo has enjoyed more success than any of the Quarterbacks who were drafted in 04" instead of "Romo has enjoyed more success than the any of the quarterbacks drafted ahead of him". Wow, you guys are nit-picking at every single thing he did wrong as an inexperienced NFL Play-by-Playa. All you guys are hilarious. What's funny is that I can't think of too many "available" guys that would do any better? I understand that Gumbel busted out some new "Emmitt Smiffisms" last night but he did no worse than some of the worst I've seen. Hopefully he gains some experience from this and progresses and learns from his mistakes as the next few weeks go by. Anyone remember the Dennis Miller era? Thank GOD that's over and gone! On the other hand, Cris Collinsworth is great as always. I always feel much more informed when he's doing commentary or calling the game. He does the same quality work on Inside the NFL. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Parja 0 Posted November 30, 2007 This would make the perfect drinking game. Everytime Gumbel screws something up, you take a shot. You'd be hammered by kickoff!! Fixed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wiffleball 4,681 Posted November 30, 2007 Wow, you guys are nit-picking at every single thing he did wrong as an inexperienced NFL Play-by-Playa. All you guys are hilarious. What's funny is that I can't think of too many "available" guys that would do any better? I understand that Gumbel busted out some new "Emmitt Smiffisms" last night but he did no worse than some of the worst I've seen. Hopefully he gains some experience from this and progresses and learns from his mistakes as the next few weeks go by. Anyone remember the Dennis Miller era? Thank GOD that's over and gone! On the other hand, Cris Collinsworth is great as always. I always feel much more informed when he's doing commentary or calling the game. He does the same quality work on Inside the NFL. Kind of hard to give much of a pass to a guy who's been in sports broadcasting since 1972 for Chrissake. I'm all for giving Emmit a break. But Geebus Farking Christo, if, after 35 years in the industry, you can't discrern the subtle differences between the Blue & White Jerseys and the Green and Yellow ones... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rwren 2 Posted November 30, 2007 Wow, you guys are nit-picking at every single thing he did wrong as an inexperienced NFL Play-by-Playa. All you guys are hilarious. What's funny is that I can't think of too many "available" guys that would do any better? I understand that Gumbel busted out some new "Emmitt Smiffisms" last night but he did no worse than some of the worst I've seen. Hopefully he gains some experience from this and progresses and learns from his mistakes as the next few weeks go by. Anyone remember the Dennis Miller era? Thank GOD that's over and gone! On the other hand, Cris Collinsworth is great as always. I always feel much more informed when he's doing commentary or calling the game. He does the same quality work on Inside the NFL. I think the reason why Gumbel is so criticized is because he is actually a pretty intellectual guy, so when he makes repeated gaffes like forgetting the down and distance, attributing players to wrong teams, botched names, etc...it's that more audacious. He has always been regarded as extremely arrogant, and so you have to wonder if his arrogance causes him to "wing it" without working on his craft. His errors have been going on for 2 seasons now, and in spite of the public criticism he hasn't improved. In contrast, there are athletes with no broadcasting or journalism backgrounds who work hard at developing the necessary skills ie..Troy Aikman..and do a job 10 times better than Gumbel. He is a guy that has been away from sports for so long and it shows. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kwhiz73 0 Posted November 30, 2007 He's actually quite good or would be quite good at ......golf, maybe bowling, shuffleboard, track and field, or perhaps....Jarts and other lawn sports. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the_future420 3 Posted November 30, 2007 Is it just me, or was the pregame awkward as heck too? He kept gazing into Collinsworth's eyes like he didn't even realize the game was being televised and that hes supposed to be looking at the cameras. You could tell Collinsworth felt uncomfortable. Then right as they got ready to cut away, Gumbo scooted even closer to Chris. I thought he was about to start slobbing on the guy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vikings4ever 496 Posted November 30, 2007 My favorite Gumbleism: Calling Frank Gore "Al Gore", TWICE! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
surferskin 30 Posted November 30, 2007 Kind of hard to give much of a pass to a guy who's been in sports broadcasting since 1972 for Chrissake. I'm all for giving Emmit a break. But Geebus Farking Christo, if, after 35 years in the industry, you can't discrern the subtle differences between the Blue & White Jerseys and the Green and Yellow ones... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FreddieMercury 0 Posted November 30, 2007 My favorite moment from last night was actually not Gumbel, but Collinsworth talking about how DeMarcus Ware has all the tools you could ask for in a defensive player, or something, and Collinsworth says "What a tool!" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bu7ch 0 Posted November 30, 2007 Where is the trivia? I wanted to play trivial pursuit. "The answer is Moops.." It's Moors! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rotisserieking 34 Posted November 30, 2007 My favorite Gumbel moment was when the Cowboys were at the line of scrimmage calling the play with 2: 12 left before half. Gumbel " I don't think they're getting this play off before the 2 minute warning". HUH? I had never heard Gumbel before last night and you can almost believe he's drinking on the job. Hey at least he got it right this time - in a previous game he said "and they will bring them down to the three minute warning" WTF? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cbfalcon 824 Posted November 30, 2007 My favorite Gumbel moment was when the Cowboys were at the line of scrimmage calling the play with 2: 12 left before half. Gumbel " I don't think they're getting this play off before the 2 minute warning". HUH? I had never heard Gumbel before last night and you can almost believe he's drinking on the job. That one was awesome. He said that as they were at the line with 2:16 or so left. Not only did they "get the play off" but when the play was over there was still 2:06 on the clock. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wiffleball 4,681 Posted November 30, 2007 My favorite Gumbleism: Calling Frank Gore "Al Gore", TWICE! No Way! LOL. Oh man, I'm actually thinking this guy could be a draw; Kind of like listening to Yogi Bera. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Foghorn Leghorn 0 Posted November 30, 2007 Because Denny Green doing the color was awful. I was only in my car for about 10 minutes, so never really took note of the colour man - didn't know it was Denny Green. However, I did note what an improvement Enberg was over Gumbel. It's Moors! Oh, noooooo! The card says "Moops"! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rwren 2 Posted November 30, 2007 It's Moors! "It's a misprint you idiot! Gimme that" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gocolts 300 Posted November 30, 2007 My favorite moment from last night was actually not Gumbel, but Collinsworth talking about how DeMarcus Ware has all the tools you could ask for in a defensive player, or something, and Collinsworth says "What a tool!" That was funny. :pointstosky: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Parja 0 Posted December 1, 2007 Troy Aikman..and do a job 10 times better than Gumbel. Only 10 times? Ouch! What you got against Aikman? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Monochrome 0 Posted December 1, 2007 I think the reason why Gumbel is so criticized is because he is actually a pretty intellectual guy, so when he makes repeated gaffes like forgetting the down and distance, attributing players to wrong teams, botched names, etc...it's that more audacious. He has always been regarded as extremely arrogant, and so you have to wonder if his arrogance causes him to "wing it" without working on his craft. His errors have been going on for 2 seasons now, and in spite of the public criticism he hasn't improved. In contrast, there are athletes with no broadcasting or journalism backgrounds who work hard at developing the necessary skills ie..Troy Aikman..and do a job 10 times better than Gumbel. He is a guy that has been away from sports for so long and it shows. That absolutely what I thought - that he's "winging it". Or this whole thing is beneath him. Between an awful voice and lack of concentration ,that really might have been the worst play-by-play I've ever heard. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cbfalcon 824 Posted December 21, 2007 New week, more of the same. - Willie Parker is being carted off to the "restroom" - Holmes after running 8 yards past the first down marker "seems to have gotten enough for the first down". There is still 4 minutes to go in the 1st quarter. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
texasclaw 0 Posted December 21, 2007 And don't forget the Steelers could still get a 1st down if they make it one inch from the goal line! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vikings4ever 496 Posted December 21, 2007 - Willie Parker is being carted off to the "restroom" When I heard that, I had to stop and think "Did Gumble really say RESTROOM???" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
adanley 1 Posted December 21, 2007 When I heard that, I had to stop and think "Did Gumble really say RESTROOM???" I had to rewind the DVR. Unreal. ...and the award for worst announcer goes to.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
