Ah, not loving this at all. Call me a sexist, but this is not going to go over well. People are not watching, like it or not, because of the national anthem and the flag throwing fiasco, this is going to push them over the edge. I’ll be able to listen to queen radio for this game so not listening to them. Wow.....two women announcers.....
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Isn't PA a woman?
I watch some of the games from Canada and have listened to a female announcer. She was better than most of the clowns that are the big names on network TV. All I want to hear is reporting on the game. She did it well with a minimum of senseless chatter.
Have listened to a woman doing some Big 10 football games, and I just can’t get used to it. I agree, not a lot of chatter out of her which was nice. May-be I should give them a chance........
Scientists has shown that humans, regardless of sex, respond differently to a female voice than to a male voice. Not better, not worse just differently. In the old TV show, Dragnet, the main character used to say, “just the facts”. That’s all I want. Every thing else is fluff. Sometimes fluff is interesting, most of the time it is not.
When I was in the military the first time I had a female boss, I stumbled when I want to say “Yes Sir” instead of “Yes Ma’m”. She was used to it and let it go. Over time I found her voice to be more clear than that of her predecessor. A matter of a pitch and tone thing, I think
I’m a little surprised they have found a Josey Buck and Tina Achewoman to make me hate football.
Other options are available, including Buck and Aikman.
What is killing the NFL are two areas (IMHO); 1. absurd rule changes making the game unwatchable and unrecognizable and 2. The politicization, specifically political correctness in a game people want to watch to get away from all the politicization crap inundating all forms of media.
Goodell must go
The NCAA would be wise to expand the playoff excitement to something other than voting and eliminate the cupcake 65-3 matchups.
Well, I wasn't going to watch it on Amazon Prime regardless of who the announcers were.
As long as the announcers have insight and knowledge -- and use both wisely and not intrusively -- I don't care if they are male or female.
Remember when women could not vote? Times change. If their competent then who cares?
Whatever happened to keeping them barefoot, pregnant and in the kitchen?
Pikes Peak posted:Whatever happened to keeping them barefoot, pregnant and in the kitchen?
You are joking right??
I read they'd be calling the game from their kitchen while barefoot and pregnant. Does that count?
DH13 posted:I read they'd be calling the game from their kitchen while barefoot and pregnant. Does that count?
Got it.....
Pikes Peak posted:Isn't PA a woman?
More like a bitch.
Pikes Peak posted:Whatever happened to keeping them barefoot, pregnant and in the kitchen?
If you can get those 2 pregnant, more power to you. Guess it will be fun trying, hey?
Surprised anyone cares, considering the superior football knowledge on exhibit here regularly.
I'm cool with it.
I like these two. Hannah is good.
Well most of the male announcers are so dreadful that anything semi-competent from those two would be an easy win for women everywhere. They should also promote that one woman to referee, put her in charge of a Packer game, and just have her not flag Clay for roughing the passer.
Boom, patriarchy smashed.
Republicans plan to kneel before the game.
Hateful ™
Dr._Bob posted:Republicans plan to kneel before the game.
Can we keep politics out of this?
Hilarity numbs the exposure to stupidity.
It's a lunge for ratings because they see their share dropping. I don't think that's the only reason, they're probably very qualified for the job. But are you going to tell me there were never two women capable of calling a game before this one? BS. Could have been done 20 years ago but the network sees the potential for pulling more of a demographic in now that others are leaving.
bigdoggyjude posted:What is killing the NFL are two areas (IMHO); 1. absurd rule changes making the game unwatchable and unrecognizable and 2. The politicization, specifically political correctness in a game people want to watch to get away from all the politicization crap inundating all forms of media.
Goodell must go
The NCAA would be wise to expand the playoff excitement to something other than voting and eliminate the cupcake 65-3 matchups.
I’m anxiously awaiting your complaints about politics in the NFL during the month long military fetishization.
Because you are a man of principle and you abhor any politics in your sport, not just the politics you disagree with.
bigdoggyjude posted:Dr._Bob posted:Republicans plan to kneel before the game.
Can we keep politics out of this?
Were you really offended by that silly little joke?
DH13 posted:It's a lunge for ratings because they see their share dropping.
Not exactly a bad thing, no?
Goldie posted:Have listened to a woman doing some Big 10 football games, and I just can’t get used to it. I agree, not a lot of chatter out of her which was nice. May-be I should give them a chance........
I believe that woman is Beth Mowins, if I'm not mistaken, not one of the 2 who will be doing this game. She sounds as competent and knowledgeable as any of her male counterparts and can certainly over-embellish and work herself into a tizzy with the best of them. My only complaint is that her voice really grates on me. Sounds like a gal trying to talk like a dude, un-natural in some way.
DH13 posted:It's a lunge for ratings because they see their share dropping. I don't think that's the only reason, they're probably very qualified for the job. But are you going to tell me there were never two women capable of calling a game before this one? BS. Could have been done 20 years ago but the network sees the potential for pulling more of a demographic in now that others are leaving.
Let me know when two drag queens are calling the game. I'll be riveted to the commentary.
Ubetcha posted:Goldie posted:Have listened to a woman doing some Big 10 football games, and I just can’t get used to it. I agree, not a lot of chatter out of her which was nice. May-be I should give them a chance........
I believe that woman is Beth Mowins, if I'm not mistaken, one of the 2 who will be doing this game. She sounds as competent and knowledgeable as any of her male counterparts and can certainly over-embellish and work herself into a tizzy with the best of them. My only complaint is that her voice really grates on me. Sounds like a gal trying to talk like a dude, un-natural in some way.
No, Hanna Storm and Andrea Kramer are doing this game....... 
and yes Beth is the woman who I heard announcing Big 10 football.
Henry posted:DH13 posted:It's a lunge for ratings because they see their share dropping. I don't think that's the only reason, they're probably very qualified for the job. But are you going to tell me there were never two women capable of calling a game before this one? BS. Could have been done 20 years ago but the network sees the potential for pulling more of a demographic in now that others are leaving.
Let me know when two drag queens are calling the game. I'll be riveted to the commentary.
Yes....RuPaul and Dame Edna......now that I would watch AND listen too.
BM does basketball also.....OK in my book....Who doesn't like Doris Burke on the NBA? She knows the game.
I'd rather listen to anyone in a monty python skit dressed in drag.
Or this:
hot! are they gonna make out in between plays ... schwing!!!! 
DH13 posted:I'd rather listen to anyone in a monty python skit dressed in drag.
Or this:
Yes, yes, the Monty Phython guys as women....loved them. 
Goalline posted:bigdoggyjude posted:Dr._Bob posted:Republicans plan to kneel before the game.
Can we keep politics out of this?
Were you really offended by that silly little joke?
#SillyLittleJokesMatter
