Monday Night Football - Do you like the Mannings or Buck/Aikman?

[thanxfornoticin]

And, they had to spend a TON of money to lure Buck and Aikman away from Fox too.

So sad - but true.

 

[Moliphino]

I think Buck is actually a better baseball announcer to be honest. I can't stand him calling football.

I found him insufferable when watching baseball, too.

 

[disneyseniors]

Just sitting here watching my Seahawks and bouncing between the ABC feed of Buck/Aikman and the Manning Bros on ESPN.

So who do you prefer? For the most part, I like the Manning Boys. It can be a little tedious at times but I find it more entertaining and informative than Buck/Aikman.

I like the Buck/Aikman announcers the best. I also like the Mannings but feel that B/A are more professional and explain what is going on better.

 

[RedAngie]

No opinion. I only watch football for Taylor Swift sightings.

 

[_19disnA]

Honestly who chooses what game to watch based on the announcers? Isn't it more that you like those 2 teams and whatever network happens to broadcasting that particular game is what you watch? Networks spend millions on broadcast teams and not exactly sure what that accomplishes.

 

[robinb]

I only watch the Packers and I watch the game and stream the Packers Radio Network to hear my homer announcers. I pause the game a tiny bit to allow the streamed radio to catch up.

I absolutely despise Joe Buck and I'm not wild about Troy Aikman. I'm also not a huge fan of the Mannings, but I would listen to anyone over Joe Buck.

 

[Robber Baron]

I’ll take Joe Buck & Troy Aikman since those are my only choices.

I watched Joe and Troy last night, but I will admit I had the sound off more than on.

I am a huge fan of both Manning brothers, but I just can’t take watching them try too hard to be funny for 3 hours.

 

[Evinrude21]

Buck/Aikman are the goats

But Peyton Manning is my favorite athlete of all time so i choose the Manningcast if it is on that night.

 

[DonMacGregor]

Honestly who chooses what game to watch based on the announcers? Isn't it more that you like those 2 teams and whatever network happens to broadcasting that particular game is what you watch? Networks spend millions on broadcast teams and not exactly sure what that accomplishes.

That wasn't the question. The question was specifically about MNF, and if you're watching MNF (whether you're a fan of one of the teams or not), do you prefer to listen to the ESPN announcing team of Buck and Aikman, or do you prefer listening to the ManningCast.

 

[SpaceMan5]

Manning Cast all the way. If I hear Joe Buck say "here along side the Hall of Famer, Troy Aikman" one more time, I'll probably through something at the TV. Yes Joe, we know Troy is in the HOF, and if we didn't, you've now told us 937 times. You know, there are quite a few other guys in the Hall, many of them quarterbacks, some with even more Super Bowl rings...

Two more years, and both Mannings will be in the Hall anyway. I'll take 2 over 1 any day (and they know 4 times more football). Aikman also rivals Chris Collinsworth for the most overuse of hyperbole in sports. At least once per game, you're treated to "You know, John Doe is arguably the best corner back in cover-two on third down and long yardage in the National Football League today".

True, true and true. I just don't understand how B & A get paid the big bucks anymore. My disdain for Buck stretches back to the 2004 World Series broadcast. One could easily tell that Buck was rooting for the Cardinals because of his dad's history with the team.

Come to think of it, there are not many broadcast teams I like across pro sports. Al Michaels and Kirk Herbstreit are solid.
Doc Emrick was amazing when he was calling NHL games

 

[SpaceMan5]

When Buck was 'exclusive' to Fox he was announcing what seemed like everything! Golf, baseball, tiddlywinks...you name it and he was there. At least with ESPN he has just football duty and I can handle him in small doses.

I am a total Manningcast gal. Love the banter, love that they rag on each other and while the guests can be hit or miss I catch it every Monday. Last night was their last for the season .

I agree with you. At least now Buck is relegated to football. He is so vain and loves to hear his own voice. He can take his little piece about his hair plugs and disappear into the night calling some games for a minor league triple A team.

Your are spot on about the guests. When they get a good guest it is a fun time.

 

[DonMacGregor]

He can take his little piece about his hair plugs and disappear into the night calling some games for a minor league triple A team.

But will he take the Hall of famer, Troy Aikman with him?

 

[Moliphino]

Come to think of it, there are not many broadcast teams I like across pro sports. Al Michaels and Kirk Herbstreit are solid.
Doc Emrick was amazing when he was calling NHL games

I loved watching Red Sox games with Remy and Orsillo. I will never understand why NESN let Don Orsillo go.

 

[The Mayor]

Buck/Aikman for me. I want the game to be the entertainment not two brothers acting like clowns.

 

[Evinrude21]

Romo was my dude on the Cowboys but i never could stand him in the booth.

I like my booth guys to almost be background noise to the game

 

[Lumpy1106]

I do not have ESPN so I do feel like I am missing out on the Mannings. I don't mind Aikman/Buck but I am sure if someone sat down and pointed out to me why Buck was so hated I would probably get it. Can we all agree that Chris Collinsworth does not belong on the air though? "I'll tell ya" that guy really gets on my nerves. If there was a way to watch the game with just the crowd noise I'd probably prefer that to anything. That is certainly the case with soccer for me.

 

[Lumpy1106]

True, true and true. I just don't understand how B & A get paid the big bucks anymore. My disdain for Buck stretches back to the 2004 World Series broadcast. One could easily tell that Buck was rooting for the Cardinals because of his dad's history with the team.

Come to think of it, there are not many broadcast teams I like across pro sports. Al Michaels and Kirk Herbstreit are solid.
Doc Emrick was amazing when he was calling NHL games

We have been so spoiled in the LA Area. If they replaced the Hollywood sign with a Mount Rushmore of Bob Miller (Kings), Vin Scully (Dodgers) and Chick Hearn (Lakers) I don't think anyone would mind.

 

[Evinrude21]

I live in Boston where all the "homers" hate the national guys

when our local guys are pretty much all trash.

 

[The Mayor]

I loved watching Red Sox games with Remy and Orsillo. I will never understand why NESN let Don Orsillo go.

Me either. Dave O’Brien is such a bore!!! Awful to listen to. Especially when he talks about his pen collection!!

 

[SpaceMan5]

We have been so spoiled in the LA Area. If they replaced the Hollywood sign with a Mount Rushmore of Bob Miller (Kings), Vin Scully (Dodgers) and Chick Hearn (Lakers) I don't think anyone would mind.

So true my friend.

I especially loved Vin. I might be biased but I don't think the modern day announcers can touch the old school boys.