Welcome Guest!
Create an Account
login email:
password:
site searchcontact usabout usadvertise with ushelp
Message Board
BobcatAttack.com Message Board
Ohio Football
Topic:  Brent Musberger at national championship game

Topic:  Brent Musberger at national championship game
Author
Message
Jeff McKinney
Moderator

Member Since: 11/12/2004
Post Count: 6,155

Status: Offline
  Message Not Read  Brent Musberger at national championship game
   Posted: 1/6/2014 10:00:36 PM 
I think Musberger usually does a good job, but he has one tendency that drives me crazy ...making extravagant statements prematurely, and also exaggerating.

He's doing it tonight...already talking as if this game is over and talking about SEC dominance, etc.

Makes me appreciate the old master, Curt Gowdy, and how he restrained himself and just told you what was happening. Play by play guys today are much more likely to loudly proclaim their opinions, but that isn't what they're there for.
Back to Top
  
Pataskala
General User

Member Since: 7/8/2010
Location: At least six feet away from anybody else
Post Count: 9,363

Status: Offline
  Message Not Read  RE: Brent Musberger at national championship game
   Posted: 1/6/2014 10:19:32 PM 
He's the main reason I don't watch ESPN's weekly feature game, the Rose Bowl or the BCS CG. 

While we're on the subject of annoying habits, what was with Matt Millen and the phrase "one hurt Buckaroo" during the Orange Bowl?  Jeeez.

We will get by.
We will get by.
We will get by.
We will survive.
Back to Top
  
Bobcat Grad 86
General User

Member Since: 12/20/2004
Post Count: 1,397

Status: Offline
  Message Not Read  RE: Brent Musberger at national championship game
   Posted: 1/6/2014 10:26:48 PM 
There are other options to watch the game on ESPN2, ESPN News or Classic Sports with no announcer.
Back to Top
  
Jeff McKinney
Moderator

Member Since: 11/12/2004
Post Count: 6,155

Status: Offline
  Message Not Read  RE: Brent Musberger at national championship game
   Posted: 1/6/2014 10:38:37 PM 
I'd rather listen to Musberger do play by play any day than Thom Brennaman.
Back to Top
  
cc-cat
General User

Member Since: 4/5/2006
Location: matthews, NC
Post Count: 3,947

Status: Offline
  Message Not Read  RE: Brent Musberger at national championship game
   Posted: 1/6/2014 10:58:51 PM 
Bobcat Grad 86 wrote:
There are other options to watch the game on ESPN2, ESPN News or Classic Sports with no announcer.


Johnny football is actually pretty interesting on espn2
Back to Top
  
OhioCatFan
General User



Member Since: 12/20/2004
Location: Athens, OH
Post Count: 14,743

Status: Offline
  Message Not Read  RE: Brent Musberger at national championship game
   Posted: 1/7/2014 12:23:45 AM 
Jeff McKinney wrote:
. . .Makes me appreciate the old master, Curt Gowdy, and how he restrained himself and just told you what was happening. Play by play guys today are much more likely to loudly proclaim their opinions, but that isn't what they're there for.


Yes, this was a problem the whole bowl season.  Idiots telling you what the coach should be doing, how the players should be playing, what the fans should be cheering, what the vendors should be selling, etc.  Heck, we should just let these guys coach the bowl games and let the coaches into the booth to do the commentary.  Give me a break.  It's gotten where very few announcers just tell you what's going on in the game.  I always liked Bill Curry when he worked for ESPN.  I'd even watch games I was otherwise not interested in because I thought Curry gave me insights into the game and made watching the game an educational experience.  Lord knows I need all the Xs and Os education that I can get.  Mushmouth is close to the bottom of my barrel, just a notch or two up from Bill Packard in basketball.  Jerkstreet at least tried to give you some insights into why plays were called a certain way and who was blocking and doing other things to make plays work.  They out to have an option for every game where you could tune in and just have crowd noise and PA system for audio.  Maybe a new network ESPN4 -- Watching Just 4 You! 

The only BLSS Certified Hypocrite on BA

"It is better to be an optimist and be proven a fool than to be a pessimist and be proven right."

Note: My avatar is the national colors of the 78th Ohio Veteran Volunteer Infantry, which are now preserved in a climate controlled vault at the Ohio History Connection. Learn more about the old 78th at: http://www.78ohio.org

Back to Top
  
cc-cat
General User

Member Since: 4/5/2006
Location: matthews, NC
Post Count: 3,947

Status: Offline
  Message Not Read  RE: Brent Musberger at national championship game
   Posted: 1/7/2014 12:51:34 AM 
OhioCatFan wrote:
Idiots telling you what the coach should be doing, how the players should be playing, what the fans should be cheering, what the vendors should be selling, etc.


Sounds like a certain fan site I know!
Back to Top
  
L.C.
General User

Member Since: 8/31/2005
Location: United States
Post Count: 10,495

Status: Offline
  Message Not Read  RE: Brent Musberger at national championship game
   Posted: 1/7/2014 1:51:33 AM 
Jeff McKinney wrote:
I think Musberger usually does a good job, but he has one tendency that drives me crazy ...making extravagant statements prematurely, and also exaggerating.

He's doing it tonight...already talking as if this game is over and talking about SEC dominance, etc.

Makes me appreciate the old master, Curt Gowdy, and how he restrained himself and just told you what was happening. Play by play guys today are much more likely to loudly proclaim their opinions, but that isn't what they're there for.
I'm not sure what you're talking about. Musberger never states opinions, only "facts."*


Notes:
* If other information is available,  or later becomes available, which appears to be contradictory, said information should be adjusted so that it conforms with previously stated "facts".
 

“We have two ears and one mouth so that we can listen twice as much as we speak.” ― Epictetus

Back to Top
  
Rowdy Rufus
General User



Member Since: 1/11/2011
Post Count: 356

Status: Offline
  Message Not Read  RE: Brent Musberger at national championship game
   Posted: 1/7/2014 8:02:33 AM 
Is it just me or does it seem that ESPN is pumping up the crowd noise and turning down the sound on who ever is calling the game.  Maybe its to add some hype and excitement.  Maybe it's just my TV…  I guess that means I should probably think about a new one.. haha… It's a win win for me..
Back to Top
  
GoCats105
General User

Member Since: 1/31/2006
Location: Seattle, WA
Post Count: 7,432

Status: Offline
  Message Not Read  RE: Brent Musberger at national championship game
   Posted: 1/7/2014 8:03:05 AM 
When FSU was on their final drive and the refs missed the horse collar, Musberger immediately jumped to the conclusion that both refs on the sideline were out of position to make the call. He didn't mention that they just completely gaffed on it. He made an excuse for why they didn't call it. He was clearly pulled down by the collar and everyone in the stadium could see it. You're telling me two referees watching the play couldn't? Come on Brent.

Last Edited: 1/7/2014 8:03:34 AM by GoCats105
Back to Top
  
Bobcat Grad 86
General User

Member Since: 12/20/2004
Post Count: 1,397

Status: Offline
  Message Not Read  RE: Brent Musberger at national championship game
   Posted: 1/7/2014 9:03:41 AM 
GoCats105 wrote:
When FSU was on their final drive and the refs missed the horse collar, Musberger immediately jumped to the conclusion that both refs on the sideline were out of position to make the call. He didn't mention that they just completely gaffed on it. He made an excuse for why they didn't call it. He was clearly pulled down by the collar and everyone in the stadium could see it. You're telling me two referees watching the play couldn't? Come on Brent.


The officials were horrible both ways last night. They flag taunting on FSU (I have no problem), but don't call the spike on Auburn. Don't call the horse collar on Auburn, but also let FSU get away with multiple holds that were much more flagrant than one they called on Auburn.

At the end of the day FSU made fewer mistakes. Simple things such as containment/staying in their lanes doomed Auburn. Just before the fake punt I told my wife Auburn should simply field the punt with a fair catch, I did not say watch the fake, but they should have been in some type of safe mode after their roughing and a fumbled punt they managed to recover.

After 8 hours I was more tired of FSU than 8 years of the SEC.
Back to Top
  
BillyTheCat
General User

Member Since: 10/6/2012
Post Count: 10,392

Status: Offline
  Message Not Read  RE: Brent Musberger at national championship game
   Posted: 1/7/2014 9:57:01 AM 
cc cat wrote:
OhioCatFan wrote:
Idiots telling you what the coach should be doing, how the players should be playing, what the fans should be cheering, what the vendors should be selling, etc.


Sounds like a certain fan site I know!



+1 my nomination for post of the year!
Back to Top
  
GoCats105
General User

Member Since: 1/31/2006
Location: Seattle, WA
Post Count: 7,432

Status: Offline
  Message Not Read  RE: Brent Musberger at national championship game
   Posted: 1/7/2014 11:00:00 AM 
Bobcat Grad 86 wrote:
GoCats105 wrote:
When FSU was on their final drive and the refs missed the horse collar, Musberger immediately jumped to the conclusion that both refs on the sideline were out of position to make the call. He didn't mention that they just completely gaffed on it. He made an excuse for why they didn't call it. He was clearly pulled down by the collar and everyone in the stadium could see it. You're telling me two referees watching the play couldn't? Come on Brent.


The officials were horrible both ways last night. They flag taunting on FSU (I have no problem), but don't call the spike on Auburn. Don't call the horse collar on Auburn, but also let FSU get away with multiple holds that were much more flagrant than one they called on Auburn.

At the end of the day FSU made fewer mistakes. Simple things such as containment/staying in their lanes doomed Auburn. Just before the fake punt I told my wife Auburn should simply field the punt with a fair catch, I did not say watch the fake, but they should have been in some type of safe mode after their roughing and a fumbled punt they managed to recover.

After 8 hours I was more tired of FSU than 8 years of the SEC.


What conference was the crew from?
Back to Top
  
Ted Thompson
Administrator



Member Since: 11/11/2004
Location: MAC Play
Post Count: 7,719

Status: Offline
  Message Not Read  RE: Brent Musberger at national championship game
   Posted: 1/7/2014 11:27:12 AM 
GoCats105 wrote:
Bobcat Grad 86 wrote:
GoCats105 wrote:
When FSU was on their final drive and the refs missed the horse collar, Musberger immediately jumped to the conclusion that both refs on the sideline were out of position to make the call. He didn't mention that they just completely gaffed on it. He made an excuse for why they didn't call it. He was clearly pulled down by the collar and everyone in the stadium could see it. You're telling me two referees watching the play couldn't? Come on Brent.


The officials were horrible both ways last night. They flag taunting on FSU (I have no problem), but don't call the spike on Auburn. Don't call the horse collar on Auburn, but also let FSU get away with multiple holds that were much more flagrant than one they called on Auburn.

At the end of the day FSU made fewer mistakes. Simple things such as containment/staying in their lanes doomed Auburn. Just before the fake punt I told my wife Auburn should simply field the punt with a fair catch, I did not say watch the fake, but they should have been in some type of safe mode after their roughing and a fumbled punt they managed to recover.

After 8 hours I was more tired of FSU than 8 years of the SEC.


What conference was the crew from?

Big 10.

 

Follow Ohio Football recruiting on the BobcatAttack.com football recruiting database.

Back to Top
  
C Money
General User



Member Since: 8/28/2010
Post Count: 3,420

Status: Offline
  Message Not Read  RE: Brent Musberger at national championship game
   Posted: 1/7/2014 12:23:40 PM 
Brent must have put his money on Auburn straight up, because he sounded downright depressed when FSU scored the winning touchdown.
Back to Top
  
OhioStunter
General User



Member Since: 2/18/2005
Location: Chicago
Post Count: 2,516

Status: Offline
  Message Not Read  RE: Brent Musberger at national championship game
   Posted: 1/7/2014 12:42:41 PM 
Did either of the QBs have attractive girlfriends in the stands?
Back to Top
  
akroncat
General User

Member Since: 7/23/2010
Location: Akron, OH
Post Count: 194

Status: Offline
  Message Not Read  RE: Brent Musberger at national championship game
   Posted: 1/7/2014 1:17:27 PM 
It was a big 10 crew and my brother in law was the line judge on the play with the horse collar.  His job was to watch where the FSU player would step out of bounds.  The other official was trying to get out of the road and he may have missed it.  Slow motion makes things so much easier to see.  Remember that was a long play and the officials had to go a long way to catch up with the play.  The line judge stays at the line of scrimmage until after the snap and then follows the play.  It is not easy being an official.
Back to Top
  
OhioStunter
General User



Member Since: 2/18/2005
Location: Chicago
Post Count: 2,516

Status: Offline
  Message Not Read  RE: Brent Musberger at national championship game
   Posted: 1/7/2014 3:00:40 PM 
That's neat to have someone like that in your family. Probably makes Thanksgiving dinners that much more fun. Yes, officials sometimes get a bad rap, but the only time I'm really critical of them is when they have time to make a decision, whether they huddle or review a replay, and still get it wrong (see Tom McCabe).
Back to Top
  
BillyTheCat
General User

Member Since: 10/6/2012
Post Count: 10,392

Status: Offline
  Message Not Read  RE: Brent Musberger at national championship game
   Posted: 1/7/2014 5:09:18 PM 
akroncat wrote:
It was a big 10 crew and my brother in law was the line judge on the play with the horse collar. His job was to watch where the FSU player would step out of bounds. The other official was trying to get out of the road and he may have missed it. Slow motion makes things so much easier to see. Remember that was a long play and the officials had to go a long way to catch up with the play. The line judge stays at the line of scrimmage until after the snap and then follows the play. It is not easy being an official.


A LJ or HL will only get in front of a sideline play once!
Back to Top
  
Bobcat Grad 86
General User

Member Since: 12/20/2004
Post Count: 1,397

Status: Offline
  Message Not Read  RE: Brent Musberger at national championship game
   Posted: 1/7/2014 7:03:04 PM 
Brent introduces himself as Kirk Herbstreit

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z-Ddd1BvFdc
Back to Top
  
whocaresgobobcats
General User

Member Since: 8/29/2011
Post Count: 519

Status: Offline
  Message Not Read  RE: Brent Musberger at national championship game
   Posted: 1/7/2014 9:58:06 PM 
i watched a feed on my xbox with the auburn radio guys calling the game and it was great
Back to Top
  
bornacatfan
General User



Member Since: 8/3/2006
Post Count: 5,716

Status: Offline
  Message Not Read  RE: Brent Musberger at national championship game
   Posted: 1/7/2014 10:52:43 PM 
akroncat wrote:
It was a big 10 crew and my brother in law was the line judge on the play with the horse collar.  His job was to watch where the FSU player would step out of bounds.  The other official was trying to get out of the road and he may have missed it.  Slow motion makes things so much easier to see.  Remember that was a long play and the officials had to go a long way to catch up with the play.  The line judge stays at the line of scrimmage until after the snap and then follows the play.  It is not easy being an official.


I have a great deal of respect for officials and tend to hang out with a pretty good crew of them at post game get togethers.

That was clearly evident in real time ... my guess is at the post game watering hole they all discussed that one. I get the mechanics but on the front side he had a face mask and on the back he had the horse collar. Flag could have come on from far away too. Not many folks actually needed slo mo or replay to have seen that one.

never argue with idiots, they bring you down to their level and beat you with experience.

Winter comes and asks how you spent your summer.....

The game loves and rewards those who love and reward the game

Back to Top
  
GoCats105
General User

Member Since: 1/31/2006
Location: Seattle, WA
Post Count: 7,432

Status: Offline
  Message Not Read  RE: Brent Musberger at national championship game
   Posted: 1/8/2014 8:14:08 AM 
akroncat wrote:
It was a big 10 crew and my brother in law was the line judge on the play with the horse collar.  His job was to watch where the FSU player would step out of bounds.  The other official was trying to get out of the road and he may have missed it.  Slow motion makes things so much easier to see.  Remember that was a long play and the officials had to go a long way to catch up with the play.  The line judge stays at the line of scrimmage until after the snap and then follows the play.  It is not easy being an official.


Good points. I still find it peculiar that the crew missed the call. I know more people than just myself saw the horse collar as it happened, including people in attendance and sideline personnel, coaches, players, camera guys, etc. Shouldn't any official be able to throw that flag? Regardless if they are in the position to make the call. For example, if the back judge or umpire saw it, can't they throw it?
Back to Top
  
BillyTheCat
General User

Member Since: 10/6/2012
Post Count: 10,392

Status: Offline
  Message Not Read  RE: Brent Musberger at national championship game
   Posted: 1/8/2014 8:28:54 AM 
GoCats105 wrote:
akroncat wrote:
It was a big 10 crew and my brother in law was the line judge on the play with the horse collar. His job was to watch where the FSU player would step out of bounds. The other official was trying to get out of the road and he may have missed it. Slow motion makes things so much easier to see. Remember that was a long play and the officials had to go a long way to catch up with the play. The line judge stays at the line of scrimmage until after the snap and then follows the play. It is not easy being an official.


Good points. I still find it peculiar that the crew missed the call. I know more people than just myself saw the horse collar as it happened, including people in attendance and sideline personnel, coaches, players, camera guys, etc. Shouldn't any official be able to throw that flag? Regardless if they are in the position to make the call. For example, if the back judge or umpire saw it, can't they throw it?


Not every official is watching the point of attack or at the ball action. Each official has a responsibility based on where the play is heading.
Back to Top
  
UpSan Bobcat
General User



Member Since: 8/30/2005
Location: Upper Sandusky, OH
Post Count: 3,812

Status: Offline
  Message Not Read  RE: Brent Musberger at national championship game
   Posted: 1/8/2014 8:30:00 AM 
GoCats105 wrote:
akroncat wrote:
It was a big 10 crew and my brother in law was the line judge on the play with the horse collar.  His job was to watch where the FSU player would step out of bounds.  The other official was trying to get out of the road and he may have missed it.  Slow motion makes things so much easier to see.  Remember that was a long play and the officials had to go a long way to catch up with the play.  The line judge stays at the line of scrimmage until after the snap and then follows the play.  It is not easy being an official.


Good points. I still find it peculiar that the crew missed the call. I know more people than just myself saw the horse collar as it happened, including people in attendance and sideline personnel, coaches, players, camera guys, etc. Shouldn't any official be able to throw that flag? Regardless if they are in the position to make the call. For example, if the back judge or umpire saw it, can't they throw it?

I'm sure any of the officials that sees it can throw a flag, but really, no more than a few of them are supposed to be watching that area of the field. As GoCats105 said, it's a lot harder than it looks on TV, especially in a play down the field, but it is something that shouldn't have been missed.
Back to Top
  
Showing Replies:  1 - 25  of 28 Posts
Jump to Page:  1 | 2    Next >
View Other 'Ohio Football' Topics
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             



WHO'S ONLINE
There are 260 Active Visitors on BobcatAttack.com
260 Guests
0 Registered Users
There are no other users looking at this page.




Copyright ©2025 BobcatAttack.com. All rights reserved.  |  Privacy Policy  |  Terms of Use
Partner of USA TODAY Sports Digital Properties