Cris Collinsworth is a Smug Punk
 

I just don't like the man. He acts like a jerk. What Sayeth the Mob?

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I think he does a pretty good job technically. He does have a little of that know-it-all to him but not anymore than Joe Buck has his superiorness. He certainly doesn't entertain like Madden did in any real way. I think CC is going to be considered a failure as a replacement for Madden. While he does a good job in general from a technical standpoint everyone is going to want him to be more entertaining and he doesn't have that.

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I was so happy when Madden retired. Then I heard Collinsworth was going to be his replacement. I don't know who's worse.

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I hate Cris Collinsworth. I don't feel like he adds anything to his broadcasts and I agree, he seems like a prick.

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Still hard to believe Madden has retired.

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I don't get it. I don't think he is a prick. He is honest and very knowledgeable about the game. Maybe I have been missing something over the years. He has always been a pretty good announcer and analyst.

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[quote=Angry;574087]I don't get it. I don't think he is a prick. He is honest and very knowledgeable about the game. Maybe I have been missing something over the years. He has always been a pretty good announcer and analyst.[/quote]

Yeah i tend to agree. He knows what he is talking about and he does provide some decent analysis. He just isn't interesting to listen beyond that and I think the color guys need more color than he provides. He's like the Joe Friday of color analysis.

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He is really annoying. I guess it is the smugness that I feel, also he is always smiling.

I don't know why that bothers me but it does. I also don't think he is really knowledgeable. He is pretty good, but he was missing stuff last night. For example, when he starts talking about one player he tends to keep on highlighting him while ignoring key elements of the play. He sometimes gives credit where is NOT due.

I prefer Jaws over all.

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[quote=hooskins;574093]He is really annoying. I guess it is the smugness that I feel, also he is always smiling.

I don't know why that bothers me but it does. I also don't think he is really knowledgeable. He is pretty good, but he was missing stuff last night. For example, when he starts talking about one player he tends to keep on highlighting him while ignoring key elements of the play. He sometimes gives credit where is NOT due.

I prefer [B]Jaws [/B]over all.[/quote]

Jaws annoys the hell out of me. Maybe because he was an Eagle, but I cannot stan him. I would rather watch MNF on mute.

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[quote=Angry;574095]Jaws annoys the hell out of me. Maybe because he was an Eagle, but I cannot stan him. I would rather watch MNF on mute.[/quote]

Really?

I guess it is just personal preference then. I think his overall knowledge for the game is great. I love his QB analyst, he has always been fair when I have been listening.

I also don't think he is a Eagles' homer when he is broadcasting. He will throw in a joke here and there about how he thinks the Eagles are great, etc. but overall he is quite fair and smart.

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Also I really like to listen to games called by Aikman. Fair, knowledgeable and he is definitely not a homer.

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Collinsworth always has a look on his face like an infant that messed his diapers and knows it.

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I like CC. I think he does a good job calling games. Entertaining too. Sounds like I'm in the minority though.

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[quote=hooskins;574100]Also I really like to listen to games called by Aikman. Fair, knowledgeable and he is definitely not a homer.[/quote]

I can agree with Aikman.

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Aikman is alright. I don't question Collinsworth's knowledge, just his attitude.

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I've heard that Collinsworth's poo smells like lilacs and kittens.

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i say bring back theisman.

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I couldn't agree more. I read this thread title and thought, "yeah, and?" I've felt this way about him for a long time. I hate that he's a Gator. He is such a smug ass. He seems to take pleasure in talking down about teams/players/coaches. He may know his X's and O's, but I absolutely loathe listening to him.

Speaking of Gators, I was in the same bar as him a few years ago right after a Florida home game in Gainesville... You wanna talk about arrogant? He had a holier than thou attitude like you wouldn't believe. Maybe that's when my dislike for the man began. All I know is I'm bummed I have to listen to him in place of Madden.

Since someone brought it up, I love Jaws. Even though he's an Eagle, as far as breaking down X's and O's on the fly from the booth there's no one better IMO. The guy knows the game as a player and analyst, and spends tons of time at NFL Films watching hour after hour of game tape. He knows what's up and he isn't a jerk about it.

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[quote=wolfeskins;574198]i say bring back theisman.[/quote]

Theismann's got a show starting this Friday on AM 980 WTEM, every weekday morning after a Redskins game. Could end up being a full time morning radio show

I'm indifferent to Collinsworth...and that's all I'll say about him

As for Jaws, I've mentioned it before, the best thing about him is that he talks that way off camera

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[quote=ArtMonkDrillz;574115]I've heard that Collinsworth's poo smells like lilacs and kittens.[/quote]

And when he farts, sunshine and rainbows come out of his ass...

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[quote=SmootSmack;574201]Theismann's got a show starting this Friday on AM 980 WTEM, [B][U]every weekday morning after a Redskins game.[/U][/B] Could end up being a full time morning radio show

I'm indifferent to Collinsworth...and that's all I'll say about him

As for Jaws, I've mentioned it before, the best thing about him is that he talks that way off camera[/quote]


so is it actually every morning of the week or is it only the morning after the game? if it is every morning then i'm happy for him, i think he kinda got the shaft on his tv gig. what stinks though, is i don't believe i get that radio station down here in chesapeake.

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I agree on the Aikman note, he's the only reason I don't mute the t.v. when him and Buck are in the booth. Joe Buck, for lack of a better term, has a massive cloud of smug that hits me in the face every time I listen to him, but it's always tolerable simply because Aikman is a good broadcaster. He's always been fair, definitely has a good knowledge of the game, and doesn't come across like he's trying to hard to entertain the masses along the way.

As for Collinsworth, I actually like him and I thought he is a good replacement for Madden. He's not the entertainer Madden was but he's got that knowledge of the game and he doesn't come across the wrong way to me either. I thought he did a decent job in the booth last night, I think him and Michaels will make a good team together.

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aikman does a really good job. i say, put aikman, theisman and jaws together. that would be an awesome trio. for fun they could put phil sims in the booth with them during halftime and take turns punching him in the face or stomach.
:boxing:

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Another vote for Jaws.

I also like Daryl Johnston.

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[quote=jamf;574224]Another vote for Jaws.

I also like Daryl Johnston.[/quote]



:nono: i do not like dj

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No one can replace Madden!

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[quote=hooskins;574100]Also I really like to listen to games called by Aikman. Fair, knowledgeable and he is definitely not a homer.[/quote]

i like aikman as well cc is ok but he does not seem to have a personality he is just kind of weak

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[quote=wolfeskins;574214]so is it actually every morning of the week or is it only the morning after the game? if it is every morning then i'm happy for him, i think he kinda got the shaft on his tv gig. what stinks though, is i don't believe i get that radio station down here in chesapeake.[/quote]

Right now only the morning after a game, but it could expand to every weekday morning

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i'm in the minority, but actually enjoy when Collinsworth does a game. He is a bit smug, but he's got a self-deprecating side too that balances it out.

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[quote=mooby;574218]I agree on the Aikman note, he's the only reason I don't mute the t.v. when him and Buck are in the booth. Joe Buck, for lack of a better term, has a massive cloud of smug that hits me in the face every time I listen to him, but it's always tolerable simply because Aikman is a good broadcaster. He's always been fair, definitely has a good knowledge of the game, and doesn't come across like he's trying to hard to entertain the masses along the way.

As for Collinsworth, I actually like him and I thought he is a good replacement for Madden. He's not the entertainer Madden was but he's got that knowledge of the game and he doesn't come across the wrong way to me either. I thought he did a decent job in the booth last night, I think him and Michaels will make a good team together.[/quote]

Aikman is an alright Cowboy by me. Buck is a "disgusting act" if you ask me. Actually more of a superior ass but you all probably catch my drift. He should stick to baseball. It suits him better.

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Offensive.

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The filthy smugness with which Collinsworth utters the word "unbelievable" whenever a player errs makes me want to beat him like a step child.

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[quote=hooskins;574098]Really?

I guess it is just personal preference then. I think his overall knowledge for the game is great. I love his QB analyst, he has always been fair when I have been listening.

I also don't think he is a Eagles' homer when he is broadcasting. He will throw in a joke here and there about how he thinks the Eagles are great, etc. but overall he is quite fair and smart.[/quote]I love Jaws because he'll assert things that are completely ridiculous if he has strong objective reason to believe that said assertion is correct. Reminds me of myself.

He's also better with film than anyone in the business, including Madden.

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I think Joe Buck is the best broadcaster in the business right now. I think it's odd that all of you dislike him.

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At first I hated the news that CC was taking over for Madden, but once I saw the game the other night I quickly realized who's in the booth really doesn't matter unless they are downright horrible, and CC may not be great but he's not in Bill Maas territory.

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[quote=GTripp0012;574296][B]I love Jaws because he'll assert things that are completely ridiculous if he has strong objective reason to believe that said assertion is correct.[/B] Reminds me of myself.

He's also better with film than anyone in the business, including Madden.[/quote]

See I understand what you are saying, but IMO things are not ridiculous if there is some objective reason.

I was an econ and foreign major, so arguing theory is my thing.

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[quote=BleedBurgundy;574256]i'm in the minority, but actually enjoy when Collinsworth does a game. He is a bit smug, [B]but he's got a self-deprecating side too that balances it out.[/B][/quote]

He does, but IMO that comes off as fake. I don't know, something is wrong with the whole package(ha ha ha...waiting for phallic related humor).

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[quote=wolfeskins;574214]so is it actually every morning of the week or is it only the morning after the game? if it is every morning then i'm happy for him, i think he kinda got the shaft on his tv gig. what stinks though, is i don't believe i get that radio station down here in chesapeake.[/quote]

See this is where I disagree. I think JT deserved it. I love him as a Skin, but in the box didn't seem to know a whole ton. Just my two cents.

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Don't complain, you could get a team of Bryant Gumbel, Dennis Miller and Keith Olberman. That's scary.


The current MNF crew is horrible though. Gruden replacing Kornheiser is a big upgrade though. Hopefully they'll focus more on football and less on Charles Barkley's run for Governor this season...or whomever the random celebrity who knows nothing about football is for the night.

Gifford, Michaels, and Dierdorf were my favorite crew. Michaels and Madden were great too.

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[quote=jdlea;574319]I think Joe Buck is the best broadcaster in the business right now. I think it's odd that all of you dislike him.[/quote] He's better at baseball in my opinion, but he's good. Surprisingly, he and Aikman make a great team, as much as I hate to admit it.