NFL | NFL Network ready to announce broadcasting team

[WoodysGirl]

Thu, 20 Apr 2006 06:36:08 -0700

Businessweek.com reports the NFL Network is expected to announce at its programming presentation to advertisers that it has hired TV veteran Bryant Gumbel and former wide receiver-turned-commentator Cris Collinsworth to call its new package of NFL games.

 

[acheman]

I could have sworn Collinsworth was on the pre-game show lineup for NBC Sunday Night Footballfor this year.

 

[Concord]

I could have sworn Collinsworth was on the pre-game show lineup for NBC Sunday Night Footballfor this year.

He was...He probably had a Out in his contract if he could get a job calling games again.

 

[acheman]

Aren't we the lucky ones if that is the case?

 

[WoodysGirl]

He was...He probably had a Out in his contract if he could get a job calling games again.

I think he'll prolly still work for NBC. I think all the Playbook guys on NFL Network worked some games last year. So we'll prolly see him on both networks.

 

[acheman]

That could be true also. Either way I am still not thrilled with that line-up, but it does beat Sterling Sharpe.

 

[Concord]

I think he'll prolly still work for NBC. I think all the Playbook guys on NFL Network worked some games last year. So we'll prolly see him on both networks.

Good point...Didn't think of that.

 

[trickblue]

Bryant Gumbel?

He irritates me almost as much as Theesman... he is a pompous arse...

 

[Yeagermeister]

uke:

 

[1fisher]

I guess I'll be muting the telly for those games! I can't stand collinswad's voice.........

 

[Sportsbabe]

I expected nothing less from NFL Network. Do they know they're in the business of covering football?

 

[RCowboyFan]

Bryant Gumbel?

He irritates me almost as much as Theesman... he is a pompous arse...

And racist one at that. I do like his brother though, he is alright.

 

[Alexander]

I don't have any problem with Collinsworth.

He is a bit of a nerd, but at least he speaks his mind and doesn't insult my intelligence when he does. He is not Joe Theismann.

 

[Cajuncowboy]

My mute button will finally get some use. I can't stand Bryant Gumbel.