Thank god Troy isn't commentating on Sunday.

[zrinkill]

Troy Aikman has earned the right to say anything he wants about the Cowboys as long as he does not cross into personal lines.

He earned it by giving us 3 rings at the cost of his back and damaged skull.

 

[Hostile]

Ya know, that would be my one criticism of Troy. There are times he is almost robotic and monotone.

As for his content, he is outstanding as an analyst. Objective color man lending a degree of insight few others in the industry can approach. You may not agree with everything he says, but he does give an opinion when called for and does a credible job of explaining various situations.

There are numerous times he mentions things I don't necessarily side with, but he is strong in the booth and, most importantly, fair.

Bias belongs on a team broadcast, if anywhere at all. At the network level, that has to go by the wayside. Aikman fits very well in that role for FOX. If you don't believe that, just watch the bidding for his services if/when he becomes available.

Common sense joins the discussion.

 

[big dog cowboy]

Troy Aikman has earned the right to say anything he wants about the Cowboys as long as he does not cross into personal lines.

He earned it by giving us 3 rings at the cost of his back and damaged skull.

I don't disagree with one word of that.

 

[koolaid]

troy does an alright job, the only thing that really seperates him in my eyes is that he played for the boys

 

[iceberg]

I agree with you.. Loved him as a player but can't stand him as a commentator.... He goes overboard with the "anti-cowboy" stuff..

and maybe with a few dozen cowboy "bling blings" in your tagline, you're just overly sensitive.

 

[bbgun]

Anyone remember Staubach's brief stint as a CBS analyst in 1980? He got in trouble for bashing President Carter on the air.

 

[Hostile]

Anyone remember Staubach's brief stint as a CBS analyst in 1980? He got in trouble for bashing President Carter on the air.

I do, he was partnered with Tom Brooksheier. I don't remember him bashing Carter though. Out of curiosity, what did he say?

 

[bbgun]

I do, he was partnered with Tom Brooksheier. I don't remember him bashing Carter though. Out of curiosity, what did he say?

Via the miracle that is Google:

During his one debate with Ronald Reagan, President Jimmy Carter was asked a question about a treaty to limit nuclear arms. Seemingly out of nowhere, Carter said, "I had a discussion with my daughter, Amy, the other day, before I came here, to ask her what the most important issue was. She said she thought nuclear weaponry –- and the control of nuclear arms."

It was a remark that was later the subject of much derision and ridicule. "Ask Amy" signs began popping up all along the campaign trail. At one stop, Reagan mocked Carter by saying, "I know he touched our hearts, all of us, the other night. I remember when Patty and Ron were little tiny kids, we used to talk about nuclear power." Even Roger Staubach got into the act. The Dallas Cowboys quarterback-turned-color commentator for CBS football was part of a broadcast team covering a Cowboys-St. Louis Cardinals game. Discussing the Cardinals' inability to make successful long throws down field, Staubach quipped, "I talked to my daughter, Amy, this morning about it. She said the number one problem [with the St. Louis offense] was the bomb." (Staubach actually has a daughter named Amy.) If memory serves, CBS was flooded with complaints, demanding that Staubach –- a longtime Republican and Reagan supporter -– apologize.

 

[5Stars]

Via the miracle that is Google:

During his one debate with Ronald Reagan, President Jimmy Carter was asked a question about a treaty to limit nuclear arms. Seemingly out of nowhere, Carter said, "I had a discussion with my daughter, Amy, the other day, before I came here, to ask her what the most important issue was. She said she thought nuclear weaponry –- and the control of nuclear arms."

It was a remark that was later the subject of much derision and ridicule. "Ask Amy" signs began popping up all along the campaign trail. At one stop, Reagan mocked Carter by saying, "I know he touched our hearts, all of us, the other night. I remember when Patty and Ron were little tiny kids, we used to talk about nuclear power." Even Roger Staubach got into the act. The Dallas Cowboys quarterback-turned-color commentator for CBS football was part of a broadcast team covering a Cowboys-St. Louis Cardinals game. Discussing the Cardinals' inability to make successful long throws down field, Staubach quipped, "I talked to my daughter, Amy, this morning about it. She said the number one problem [with the St. Louis offense] was the bomb." (Staubach actually has a daughter named Amy.) If memory serves, CBS was flooded with complaints, demanding that Staubach –- a longtime Republican and Reagan supporter -– apologize.

Hmmm....I don't remember that...but it could be true during those times. Crazy stuff...

 

[Boyzmamacita]

Troy Aikman has earned the right to say anything he wants about the Cowboys as long as he does not cross into personal lines.

He earned it by giving us 3 rings at the cost of his back and damaged skull.

I just wish Troy was more like a Tom Jackson type. Here's a guy who is a very intelligent, articulate, unbiased analyst who lets the world know that he is a BRONCO FOR LIFE! He does it with tact and professionalism. TJ is proof that you can be both objective and loyal. I wish Troy would at least act like he's proud of his Cowboys heritage. Even in his HOF speech (and it was great), he didn't mention THE ORGANIZATION as much as the individuals that he played with and was coached by at the time. He just doesn't have that lifetime Cowboy loyalty of people like Rayfield Wright, Bob Lilly and Roger Staubach. I have observed this and I think it's true.

 

[bbgun]

Yeah, I'd say he liked Ronnie.

 

[Hostile]

Via the miracle that is Google:

During his one debate with Ronald Reagan, President Jimmy Carter was asked a question about a treaty to limit nuclear arms. Seemingly out of nowhere, Carter said, "I had a discussion with my daughter, Amy, the other day, before I came here, to ask her what the most important issue was. She said she thought nuclear weaponry –- and the control of nuclear arms."

It was a remark that was later the subject of much derision and ridicule. "Ask Amy" signs began popping up all along the campaign trail. At one stop, Reagan mocked Carter by saying, "I know he touched our hearts, all of us, the other night. I remember when Patty and Ron were little tiny kids, we used to talk about nuclear power." Even Roger Staubach got into the act. The Dallas Cowboys quarterback-turned-color commentator for CBS football was part of a broadcast team covering a Cowboys-St. Louis Cardinals game. Discussing the Cardinals' inability to make successful long throws down field, Staubach quipped, "I talked to my daughter, Amy, this morning about it. She said the number one problem [with the St. Louis offense] was the bomb." (Staubach actually has a daughter named Amy.) If memory serves, CBS was flooded with complaints, demanding that Staubach –- a longtime Republican and Reagan supporter -– apologize.

I hope no one will take this wrong, but that's damned funny.

 

[vlad]

cause he has become so anti-cowboy since he retired

I think that's called telling the truth. Honestly, since he has retired we have had how much success? He is completely unbiased and professional, same demeanor he had on the field. I think its great to see someone actually do their job in the media for a change.

 

[DBoys]

I need to figure out when the next time Troy does call one of our games will be. I gotta invest in Kleenex before that game.

:wink2:

Not you, just saying...soft.

Nice one

 

[DragonCowboy]

I like Aikman's commenting. I just happen to like Moose more.

 

[5Stars]

I hope no one will take this wrong, but that's damned funny.

What is more funnier is that I'm thinking back, and I think THINK I do remember that...there was a big stink about all that...

I also think I remember that was Staubach's last try at the booth type of stuff and he could not cut it and was terrible at brodcasting...so he's getting rich selling real estate...

Yeah...I remember now...

 

[Da Hammer]

I like Aikman's commenting. I just happen to like Moose more.

Exactly both are very good commentators and add Mike as a good analyst. And isnt Moose doing the game tomorrow. I absolutely love Moose as a commentator because like Troy he tells it like it is but still he shows his loyalty to the Cowboys but doesnt over do it and so it doesnt really make him look like a homer.

 

[DragonCowboy]

OT a little, but which team did Chris Berman play for?

 

[Angus]

If you don't like the commentator, turn off the sound and watch the play on the field. It'lll save you exasperation.

 

[DragonCowboy]

I guess I'm just different. Theismann doesn't annoy me much. I guess I really don't care who says what.

Aikman and Moose are good commentators though, I like listening to them.