NFL Drops Joey T & Millen

[sportscurmudgeon]

Originally Posted by SBXVII

Joey T and Millen gone but I'll bet your darn patoey that Aikmen will still be announcing Skins games instead of having him announce Dallas games.

I don't give a crap about who is the top announcer and whether his feelings are hurt because he didn't get to announce the top game, how about hiring an announcer who is either from the area or used to play for the team.

Let Aikmen announce all the Dallas games cause I'm sure to him those games are #1 to him. Now if it's Dallas vs Redskins then there is no harm in having Aikmen if the team is playing in Dallas, but have a Skins announcer for the home game against Dallas. Or.... put Aikmen and Joey T together which would be fair.

In your scheme, every network would need 32 color analysts under contract to assure that every team has "one of their own" in the booth every Sunday.

Let's just say that is not going to happen any time soon.

For a long time on MNF, rivals of the Redskins had to listen to Joe Thiesman call the games. Now you as a Redskin fan will have to listen to Troy Aikman call games - - unless the Skins are so bad that they are never in a game that is worthy of the #1 announcing team. The other alternative is for some former Redskin to demonstrate that he is better than Troy Aikman at color commentary so he can replace Troy on the #1 announcing team.

[Lotus]

Look on the bright side. Better Troy Aikman than Emmitt Smith.

[sportscurmudgeon]

Originally Posted by Lotus

Look on the bright side. Better Troy Aikman than Emmitt Smith.

AMEN to that!!

[Swarley]

I wont lie, up until last year I though Aikman was always (relatively) un-biased. He was one of the top color guys in my book. I don't know what happened last year but he had a major case of homerism.

As for Joey and Millen, it's about time. I'm glad Mayock is getting his shot and something about Bob Papa's voice made wanna sleep during every game so I'm happy he's out as well. Would have loved if Gus Johnson would have been paired up with Mayock because he could make leaves falling an exciting event.

Brad Nessler, Mike Mayock has the chance to be one of the best duos in sports broadcasting IMO.

[Hog1]

LOVE Joe...hope he lands on his feet in another NFL related endeavor!

[MTK]

Having Aikman on a Skins game is a good thing folks, it means it's a national game. If you have Brian Billick doing your game, not a good sign.

[Ruhskins]

Originally Posted by Mattyk

Having Aikman on a Skins game is a good thing folks, it means it's a national game. If you have Brian Billick doing your game, not a good sign.

But I want Billick to tell me more about Santonio Moss. LOL.

[CrazyCanuck]

Originally Posted by Mattyk

Having Aikman on a Skins game is a good thing folks

No... it's a great thing. Aikman is the best announcer out there.

But I guess some of you guys are happy with Sam Rosen and Dick Stockton.

Looks like we might suck bad this year, so you'll get your wish.