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Quantifying the best and worst of NFL broadcasting. | SportsonEarth.com : Aaron Gordon Article
Cool article, this guy analyzed announcing crews for number of cliches, factual errors, babbling nonsense, going off-topic, etc.
Top marks seem to go to NBC.
And the closing comment in the article is good advice for all:
Cool article, this guy analyzed announcing crews for number of cliches, factual errors, babbling nonsense, going off-topic, etc.
Dierdorf, however, has a whopping 61 infractions, giving him the honor of the statistically worst commentator in the NFL. Some Dierdorf lowlights:
He really enjoys using the phrase "at first blush" -- which is a phrase I've heard only Dan Dierdorf use -- incorrectly. The dictionary definition is "as a first impression," yet Dierdorf often uses it to mean "after I have seen five slow-motion replays."
"BenJarvus Green-Ellis is just a solid, good running back," as a graphic flashes showing he's averaging 2.7 yards per carry this season.
"I think that's a catch that, more often than not, he almost always makes."
After watching Tommy Kelly on the ground, holding his knee for several seconds, "it's some type of leg injury."
"We've got to do whatever we've got to do to get Chris Johnson the football."
"Any drive that ends in a kick is a pretty good drive."
"Possession is nine-tenths of all that's good about recovering a fumble."
Now you know why I popped a bottle of champagne when I learned Dierdorf will retire after this season. I mourn the brain cells lost while listening to him speak.
Top marks seem to go to NBC.
And the closing comment in the article is good advice for all:
The mute button is your friend.