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

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.

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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.