Is it just me who hates Tony Romo as an announcer?

...is either what you like or hate about him. I generally like him so far because at least he's not boring

He brings a lot of energy and knowledge to the booth. A game like today would have been almost unwatchable without someone like him doing the color.

A LOT as an announcer

But was entertained. Wasn’t afraid to admit his mistakes Wasn’t trying to put on a show seems like he is legitimately exited

makes him sound like a fan with a rooting interest, but I thought his explaining of how to throw in the wind, and how the ball will react was very good.

I think his insight is great during strategic moments of the game.

after listening to him. During the regular season, I haven't seen the games he did, but I was impressed today. Good Xs and Os and ability to convey that to the viewers

Knows the game, understand the situation and at least comes across as unbiased. He's a lot better than many of the NFL commentators.

Two questions for you:

Are you comparing Tony Romo to warm apple pie and vanilla ice cream?

And you know there is no section 125 in the stadium, right?

In comment 13776873 Vin_Cuccs said:

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Two questions for you: Are you comparing Tony Romo to warm apple pie and vanilla ice cream? And you know there is no section 125 in the stadium, right?

He's talking about the old stadium

It wouldn't be the first time a good announcer was ruined by network producers.

He knows his stuff (obviously), and is pretty funny

Some of his insights are excellent, but he's gotta let it breathe a little. He steps all over his partners feet to the point where it gets really annoying. If he can tone it down a little he can easily be one of the better commentators around, maybe even the best. He clearly knows the game. I think he's just gotta learn to not talk as much.

Hank Stram as an announcer. Hank had a habit of trying to call the play before it happened, based on the formation. Here's SB XXV radio feed with Jack Buck and Hank Stram:

Watch those Giants matriculate down the field!

I appreciate the analysis, some of it is pretty cool, but most of the time he sounds like a kid racing downstairs on Christmas morning and it doesn’t stop for 4 quartets.

...really, really bad.

For people in his role, it's #1) Collinsworth #2) Romo and then a big gap to everyone else.

He treats his audience like people who want to learn the game rather than just be told what just happened.

of the mouth

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And yet I fucking hate Collinsworth. Not sure what separates the two other than maybe romo doesn't talk as much? Collinsworth is smart but he's so fucking annoying. I swear he must get paid by the word.

He is one of the words announcers in sports, anything interesting he has to say gets lost in a verbal diarrhea that is painful, and i mean absolutely painful, to listen to.

probably the biggest ever cultural issue any greatest nation on earth has ever faced. Totally unprecedented.

i think he does a good job, room for improvement though.

He's good, it's just that the excitability and giddiness get tiresome after a while.

If he could tone that down, I think he'd be great - he's an interesting listen if you take that stuff away.

Poison gets in your brain! Bad shit...

I like him as a person.

I agree, too much blah blah. It's a lot of look at me BS.

For everyone who says that he calls out the play before it happens, is that really a good thing? Anyway, he gets as many calls pre snap wrong as he gets correct and I’m not altogether sure which is worse.

I’ve always thought the most important quality in any sports commentator is to not get in the way of the game. That’s why I still think Summerall and Madden were the best. It’s great to draw out the big plays after they happen but I really don’t want or need pre snap guesses at what’s about to happen. Let the game play out on the field and then try to bring a little something to the event which isn’t already obvious.

Conveys football knowledge without hitting you over the head with how much he knows. No pretensions . Great guy. Easy listen as opposed to somebody like Gruden, who mercifully is leaving the booth.

Romo: best analyst I heard this season. Worst: Tie: Ronde Barber & James Lofton

The attitude that cones through everywhere about everything. I hate the Cowboys so it would take a lot for me to like Romo. He doesn't make it. I guess I'm still looking for the early 20 th century.

And I think people worry way too much about who is calling the game.

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In comment 13776805 Tom in NY said:

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A nice novelty act when he first started, but the performance is declining as we move along. Sorry, I can't listen to him second guess himself on rules incessantly, then try to act like everyone was confused by it. NO Tony, you owed the audience an apology. Talks WAAAAY too much.but

+1.

His insights on !

Something like this - "this is what we play for, this is it, a QB wants to be in this situation and needs to be successful"

For a pretty good in season QB, his post season work smelled.

you'll learn more from him than most of the droids they shove out in front of a camera.

otherwise, he isnt terrible.

just sometimes when he is calling the plays and then it happens he acts like mister know it all.

Romo does a nice job as an announcer.

Compared to the rest of the morons in the booth he will be blowing right past them in a short time...

of the issue than anything else:

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Compared to the rest of the morons in the booth he will be blowing right past them in a short time

Basically, there are so many morons out, ex-players hired because of their name or playing experience rather than what they bring as an announcer that if a person is even semi-coherent, he gets accolades.

I've long maintained that we'd be better off with color guys who know the sport and the nuances. That doesn't necessarily mean they played before. Guys like Trent Green, charles Davis, Dan Fouts or the Barber's might be well spoken, but they are terrible analysts.

breaking down what he's seeing and he is processing it quickly for viewers. Is he perfect? No, he's a bit too excitable and talks a bit too much. But he's a rookie at this and should improve upon it.

I, too, enjoyed the way he discussed the Cover 4 play at the end of the game.

I think he is already one of the best NFL color commentators out there.

In comment 13776805 Tom in NY said:

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A nice novelty act when he first started, but the performance is declining as we move along. Sorry, I can't listen to him second guess himself on rules incessantly, then try to act like everyone was confused by it. NO Tony, you owed the audience an apology. Talks WAAAAY too much.

well put!! nothing to add

Needs some polish though as has been stated.

But he never, ever stops talking, and half of what he says is shouted. He's still new at this so he could improve.

Whether it's BBI or television or satellite radio, I want to hear guys that played or coached tell me what they see. Everybody else, including the douchebag network TV producers in the truck add little value.

Don't really care about delivery unless they're Scott Zolak and deliver their message as if they were suffering from Turrets Syndrome.

Romo loves the game and it comes through.

In comment 13776798 section125 said:

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complain about warm apple pie and vanilla ice cream...

+1

But I hate him. Drives me nuts. I don't get the lovefest.

it's like watching the game with your friend with the "Ohhh noooo!" constantly, but at the same time he really knows the game.

He seems to really be enjoying himself in the booth, which lends itself to the telecast IMO.

Was a bit disappointed he didn't know the 10 second run off play yesterday, saying something about a "freebie"...LOL....sometimes is amazing even a QB isn't aware of all the rules.

Romo announces like he played - Sloppily.
How many times did he ask if there's a 10 second runoff? 23
No personality. No Originality.Might as well have a pre programmed talking robot doing games.
Nance is no better, should stick to golf. At least then, you know why you fell asleep

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In comment 13776793 FatMan in Charlotte said: Quote: what was going on when he thought the Bills would get a "freebie" on the 10-second runoff when Taylor was injured. Then he tried to pawn it off on getting bad info. He's OK. I don't like how he screams and gets excited at minor plays. He was wrong thinking there was a freebie - true. However, The ref never said there was a 10 sec run off and should have. But did you see where the 10 sec runoff was? I didn't. And the ref never said anything about the second one after the penalty

The ref did mention it after the penalty.

and explaining them. He is terrible with a lot of other nuances, like the rules and getting cuaght up to much in discussion.