Comments on: Amazingly, Packers knot it up

By: twindaddy

twindaddy — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 07:21:42 +0000

You’re an idiot, Florio, but you’re right on this one. Joe Buck sucks. He should be back to baseball where I’ll never have to hear his voice again.

By: screaming sheep

screaming sheep — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 06:00:02 +0000

I believe this is less about Buck and more about diverting attention from that Joey Sunshine, Joe Gibbs booth that was horrible on NBC.
And wasn’t it Florio who just 2 short years ago was clowning on the number of people on Football Night in America? Now that your part of the circus, its OK isn’t it.
Leave Buck alone, he’s better than alot of options.

By: jonas m.

jonas m. — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 02:52:41 +0000

whoa… i don’t recall the media ever making excuses for Romo.

By: Allied Biscuit

Allied Biscuit — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 00:44:02 +0000

i miss bingeing drinking pat summeral. the guy was tanked by the pregame

By: Favre On HGH

Favre On HGH — Sun, 10 Jan 2010 23:45:07 +0000

Al Michaels is a living legend, not the best comparison.
Collinsworth is getting better, but still not very good, he is lucky to work with Michaels.
Fox pre-game show is best around, Buck and Aikman are just a notch above Gruden the knob slobberer and the crew of ESPN.
With that said Costas is a cocky douchebag, Dungy doesn’t show much emotion or intelligence in studio. Sound was fading in and out for both NBC playoff games yesterday for some reason, thought it was NFL Network for a minute with the amateur quality.
Harrison is nice, Olbermann is too polarizing for a sports show.

By: Beezer

Beezer — Sun, 10 Jan 2010 23:28:16 +0000

This is Rodgers second year starting and he is already among the best QB’s in the league. Put him on the Cowboys and they would win the superbowl.
Romo finally received some criticism this season after being held to different standards for years. Every year the media made excuses for him. My hats off to him though because he has played well since the Giants embarassed him in the home opener.

By: Dan Postma

Dan Postma — Sun, 10 Jan 2010 22:56:42 +0000

Hey–NOTHING wrong with Blue Jays-White Sox!

By: SF Saints Fan

SF Saints Fan — Sun, 10 Jan 2010 22:53:31 +0000

Joe Buck is terrible, but that crew yesterday with Joey Sunshine was even worse, and that is saying something!

By: .VoxVeritas

.VoxVeritas — Sun, 10 Jan 2010 22:49:22 +0000

“Vox it’s ironic that you criticize Rodgers for not winning a playoff game when your QB Romo finally won his first playoff game.”
Why is it ironic? Romo has won a playoff game. Rodgers hasn’t. In fact Rodgers served his only playoff game up on a platter to the other team.
Don’t tell me that Romo is going to be held to different standards than Rodgers TOO.

By: Beezer

Beezer — Sun, 10 Jan 2010 22:42:21 +0000

Vox it’s ironic that you criticize Rodgers for not winning a playoff game when your QB Romo finally won his first playoff game.
Florio, Rewatch Superbowl 42 and listen to Buck during Tyree’s helmet catch. It was one of the biggest plays in SB history and Buck sounded like it was a routine fly in a regular season baseball game.

By: Bob S.

Bob S. — Sun, 10 Jan 2010 22:38:13 +0000

buck is one of the best football AND baseball announcers!
you should worry more about getting olbermann off of the nbc football nights!

By: Jamie Starr

Jamie Starr — Sun, 10 Jan 2010 22:34:17 +0000

Florio, Buck is the best at what he does. And for that reason, you look to knock him down. Too many broadcasters get waaaay too excited. Buck is smooth, accurate and brings a big game feel to the broadcast.
Maybe Gus Johnson is more for you.

By: dbs0011

dbs0011 — Sun, 10 Jan 2010 22:14:16 +0000

Joe Buck lacks passion for football? Eh, whatever you say. Maybe you’re right. Prolly. Er not, I dunno. Oooh, Desperate Housewives is on, Orson’s gonna get back at Bree, can’t wait! What were you saying Mike?

By: Ottawa49ers

Ottawa49ers — Sun, 10 Jan 2010 22:01:33 +0000

I can’t stand Buck and his lack of passion paired with his sense of entitlement. I’ll never forget how sad he was when Randy Moss pretended to moon the Lambeau crowd… which I thought was hilarious.
Too bad you can’t rip the NBC broadcast y the bengals game on here.. that commentary was bush league.
I would much rather watch a game and listen to field mics instead of announcers if that were possible, hook that up with NBC Florio.

By: Milhouse

Milhouse — Sun, 10 Jan 2010 21:44:48 +0000

Joe Buck is terrible. I am appalled by the fact that he is a football announcer. Appalled.

By: Chief Big Cloud

Chief Big Cloud — Sun, 10 Jan 2010 21:39:10 +0000

Pat Summerall also had an understated style and no one seemed to be complaining about him. I dont get the Buck bashing that mainly is isolated to blogs like this. He’s the best in the business right now especially since Michaels is losing his fastball. Gus Johnson is a disgrace to announcing, he’s half a step above Stuart Scott. Enthusiasm doesnt equal quality people.

By: zod

zod — Sun, 10 Jan 2010 21:23:40 +0000

EskinSux says:
January 10, 2010 7:37 PM
Troy Aikmen exicites Joe Buck…….and Vice Versa
……………
And they take long hot showers together

By: 2 Dimes and a Nickel Back

2 Dimes and a Nickel Back — Sun, 10 Jan 2010 21:19:38 +0000

Thats awesome because I was just talking with my housemates about how big of a douche announcer joe buck is, and then laughed about his picture on wikipedia.

By: Duff

Duff — Sun, 10 Jan 2010 20:56:21 +0000

The only thing i have ever heard joe buck get excited about was bashing randy moss for his faux mooning of the packers fans which was great and he ruined it – jerk!

By: EMan

EMan — Sun, 10 Jan 2010 20:44:16 +0000

Joe Buck wears assless chaps the second he leaves the booth.

By: speedy1383

speedy1383 — Sun, 10 Jan 2010 20:37:46 +0000

Yeah Buck isn’t the most excitable person. He isn’t bad. Aikman is useless as a commentator. I will say that I would take this team over the Hammond/Theismann/Gibbs team any day of the week. They were horrible. Funny how you didn’t mention how horrible they were Florio. Shocking.
I do love the suggestion of Gus Johnson being on a #1 team. He’s great.

By: malpine

malpine — Sun, 10 Jan 2010 20:33:54 +0000

One of the more astute comments you’ve made, Florio. Buck’s lack of passion for football is clearly evident. Although I wouldn’t agree that he doesn’t say stupid things.

By: Gam(e)_is_on

Gam(e)_is_on — Sun, 10 Jan 2010 20:24:48 +0000

Buck has a great voice, but man does he lack the vocal passion when calling game-breaking moments. He could learn from Gus Johnson: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R9Q-agrk-jc&feature=related

By: .VoxVeritas

.VoxVeritas — Sun, 10 Jan 2010 20:20:58 +0000

“Aaron Rodgers – on his way”
But when will he win a playoff game?

By: .VoxVeritas

.VoxVeritas — Sun, 10 Jan 2010 20:19:35 +0000

“Why can’t Artie Lange join him in the booth?”
Because he’s still in the hospital after attempting suicide last week.

By: Fan_Of_ Four

Fan_Of_ Four — Sun, 10 Jan 2010 20:16:26 +0000

Are you phlucking serious ?
NBC has Chris ” bore my a$$ to death” Collinsworth so you’re not in a position to call out anyone. I’d rather have my junk chewed off by a rabid one toothed rat than listen to Collinsworth.

By: MasterShake

MasterShake — Sun, 10 Jan 2010 20:14:25 +0000

Florio, you are an idiot.
With that out of the way,
That was one hell of a playoff game! How can that channel allow such lack of passion for a game? He (Suck, I mean Buck) fits fine with baseball becaue it is basically boring. When you can’t ride the waves of emotion during a football game as an announcer, you’re out of your “league”.

By: Pervy_Harvin

Pervy_Harvin — Sun, 10 Jan 2010 20:09:50 +0000

History has just witnessed the “Defenseless Bowl” Great job Packand Cards!

By: Sec19Row53

Sec19Row53 — Sun, 10 Jan 2010 20:06:09 +0000

Quote:
Sec19Row53 says:
January 10, 2010 7:38 PM
If the Pack scores to make it 45-44, they need to go for two for the win.
end quote
I called it.

By: Robster

Robster — Sun, 10 Jan 2010 20:05:25 +0000

Give Florio a break. He’s probably not allowed to talk about the utter trainwreck that was Hammond/Theismann/Gibbs… and he is right about the fact that Joe Buck sounds like an accountant calling the company picnic…
Then again, you could make the argument that the NFL succeeds on television despite its announcers… how many really entertaining ones are there? And would it matter, since most of us are talking over them anyway?
OK, I mean, yes, it’s fun when Gus Johnson goes nuts just like we would in a bar… but otherwise, are we even listening anymore?