ChessToCheckers
Third String But Playing on Special Teams
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I know, especially from recent posts on the subject, that many on this board really dislike, the national TV announcers. 
Phil Simms has been mentioned unfavorably. I, for one, can't stand ~90% of what he says. He detracts from the broadcast.
The answer for me is simple. Watch the game without him! Here is the definitive step by step guide:
Step #1: Your default position is muted audio. This is important, since mostly what is on screen is ads and network promos.
Step #2: As you prepare for the next play, locate your remote (mine is usually on the right arm of my recliner.)
Step #3: Wait for the standard sideline view, and then watch as it slowly zooms in. Steady ... wait for it ... wait for it ...
Step #4: DE-MUTE !! If you've timed it right, you are hearing Jim Nance. If not, Phil is still blabbing, but fear not, Nance is about to speak.
Step #5: Nance will announce the next play in his usual competent way, telling us who, what, where, down and distance.
Step #6: As soon as he pauses, Phil is about to talk. PRESS THE MUTE !!!
I cannot tell you how much more enjoyable the game is when using this technique.
Try it. I think you'll like it. This will allow you piece of mind. You may find yourself engaged in the game even more than you thought possible.
Phil Simms has been mentioned unfavorably. I, for one, can't stand ~90% of what he says. He detracts from the broadcast.
The answer for me is simple. Watch the game without him! Here is the definitive step by step guide:
Step #1: Your default position is muted audio. This is important, since mostly what is on screen is ads and network promos.
Step #2: As you prepare for the next play, locate your remote (mine is usually on the right arm of my recliner.)
Step #3: Wait for the standard sideline view, and then watch as it slowly zooms in. Steady ... wait for it ... wait for it ...
Step #4: DE-MUTE !! If you've timed it right, you are hearing Jim Nance. If not, Phil is still blabbing, but fear not, Nance is about to speak.
Step #5: Nance will announce the next play in his usual competent way, telling us who, what, where, down and distance.
Step #6: As soon as he pauses, Phil is about to talk. PRESS THE MUTE !!!
I cannot tell you how much more enjoyable the game is when using this technique.
Try it. I think you'll like it. This will allow you piece of mind. You may find yourself engaged in the game even more than you thought possible.
