Irvin no longer with ESPN

[Daseal]

If Michael Irvin or Troy Aikman (especially) weren't Cowboys at one point, most of us would enjoy them as commentators. As Gman and I were talking about, he said that Irvin said too many dumb things, which is true. But for the most part, he wasn't the worst announcer.

On the other hand, I think Aikman is pretty damn good.

[Pocket$ $traight]

Originally Posted by Daseal

If Michael Irvin or Troy Aikman (especially) weren't Cowboys at one point, most of us would enjoy them as commentators. As Gman and I were talking about, he said that Irvin said too many dumb things, which is true. But for the most part, he wasn't the worst announcer.

On the other hand, I think Aikman is pretty damn good.

I think Aikman is the next best (after Madden who is an NFL Icon) and Moose is decent. That doesn't mean I won't always dislike them on some level.

As far as Irvin, I consider him a less knowledgable Sean Salisbury. Irvin was great at discussing the game from the player's perspective (especially big games) but I always think that his off the field troubles hung over him. The Romo comment probably sealed the deal on this because him getting into the Hall of Fame would be a huge boost to his credentials.

Irvin will find a job somewhere. I wouldn't say he was bad, he was just a little over the top for me.

[Gmanc711]

Originally Posted by Grim21Reaper

I think Aikman is the next best (after Madden who is an NFL Icon) and Moose is decent. That doesn't mean I won't always dislike them on some level.

As far as Irvin, I consider him a less knowledgable Sean Salisbury. Irvin was great at discussing the game from the player's perspective (especially big games) but I always think that his off the field troubles hung over him. The Romo comment probably sealed the deal on this because him getting into the Hall of Fame would be a huge boost to his credentials.

Irvin will find a job somewhere. I wouldn't say he was bad, he was just a little over the top for me.

I pretty much agree 100% on this perspective.

As far as Aikman, I love the guy. I think he is easily the best color guy in the booth right now.

[FRPLG]

Originally Posted by Daseal

If Michael Irvin or Troy Aikman (especially) weren't Cowboys at one point, most of us would enjoy them as commentators. As Gman and I were talking about, he said that Irvin said too many dumb things, which is true. But for the most part, he wasn't the worst announcer.

On the other hand, I think Aikman is pretty damn good.

Aikman does a good job. Irvin is a total hack and I don't think there are many people who would disagree. He is completely biased often and rarely shows a good grasp of the intricacies of the game. All he knows is how to make stupid comments and talk to TO. There's a reason no one argues with him on ESPN. Because you can't win an argument with a moron. Good riddance.

[celts32]

Originally Posted by Daseal

If Michael Irvin or Troy Aikman (especially) weren't Cowboys at one point, most of us would enjoy them as commentators. As Gman and I were talking about, he said that Irvin said too many dumb things, which is true. But for the most part, he wasn't the worst announcer.

On the other hand, I think Aikman is pretty damn good.

The only thing Aikman and Irvin have in common was the cowboys. Aikman works hard and is a pretty good announcer. Irvin just spouts...he lacks the inteligence for a serious debate or discussion on the air so he just screams over top of everyone he's working with. He's awful...

[skinsguy]

Originally Posted by Daseal

If Michael Irvin or Troy Aikman (especially) weren't Cowboys at one point, most of us would enjoy them as commentators. As Gman and I were talking about, he said that Irvin said too many dumb things, which is true. But for the most part, he wasn't the worst announcer.

On the other hand, I think Aikman is pretty damn good.

I have to agree with you about Aikman. I think he has made a very good analyst for Fox. Out of all the analysts that have came to fox in the last few years, I think Aikman is one of the best. Of course I still dislike him because he was a Cowboy, but I'd rather have him calling games than Maas or Baldwinger.

[Monkeydad]

Originally Posted by Daseal

If Michael Irvin or Troy Aikman (especially) weren't Cowboys at one point, most of us would enjoy them as commentators. As Gman and I were talking about, he said that Irvin said too many dumb things, which is true. But for the most part, he wasn't the worst announcer.

On the other hand, I think Aikman is pretty damn good.

You're kidding, right. Irvin is up there with Stuart Scott on the ANNOYING METER. He's a racist, can't put sentences together very well, an egomaniac, and he's just always wrong.

Speaking of Stuart Scott...he and Aikman have the same look in the eyes.