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Ward was a good one for UT and Munson is a legend but I never really cared for him. I biased but I've still got to put Jack in the top 2.
When does Jack become too mentally impaired to continue? I am just asking the question. He is a bigger Bulldog Icon than Polk, and I have been a fan of his for over 30 years. However, over the past few years, his ability to get things and names right has slowly eroded. Yeah, "Randy" Stewart is kind of funny to many folks, but may not be funny to Barry. So, when does the voice of the Bulldogs hang it up? Any thoughts?
He does a lot better with basketball than with football. In football, its clear he can't see or follow all that's going on. Often you don't get a description of the play as it happens. He needs to step back now while he's still got his dignity. I hope he doesn't go all Ron Polk on us.
that he is getting an oppurtunity to get his name messed up, he could have been at a lower no name college playing in front of 1400 and be getting his name called right on the radio.
I agree that it has to start with Munson, primarily because his calls are so unique. There is a Youtube video out there that covers a lot of his bets calls. While you sometimes might have a hard time knowing what exactly happened, you know whether it was good or bad. I don't even like UGA, but I can get behind Larry Munson.
And I agree with Ward being up there. He was annoying, but he was unique in the way he called a game.
Jack might have a better voice for games than all of the others. The only thing that I think keeps him from being at the top is the fact that he doesn't really have any true signature phrases, and he doesn't say a whole lot of unique things like Munson has done. Munson has the "hob-nail boot" call. And his "Run Lindsay Run" call on the Lindsay Scott TD against UF in 1980 was wild. He even said something along the lines of how he came through his chair and the booth was falling apart, followed by talking about how there would be some property destroyed that night. I don't know that Jack has had any signature calls like that.
And I agree with Ward being up there. He was annoying, but he was unique in the way he called a game.
Jack might have a better voice for games than all of the others. The only thing that I think keeps him from being at the top is the fact that he doesn't really have any true signature phrases, and he doesn't say a whole lot of unique things like Munson has done. Munson has the "hob-nail boot" call. And his "Run Lindsay Run" call on the Lindsay Scott TD against UF in 1980 was wild. He even said something along the lines of how he came through his chair and the booth was falling apart, followed by talking about how there would be some property destroyed that night. I don't know that Jack has had any signature calls like that.
The guy has a lot of unique sayings and a unique delivery. He and some of his calls aren't as instantly famous because he broadcasts for one of the worst football programs in SEC history. If he did games at Florida, LSU, Bama, etc he would be much more well known and some of his calls would be considered on the same level or above those of Munson.
Just to clear things up, Munson was great.</p>
Just to clear things up, Munson was great.</p>
from Jack. After a football game we got pounded he said, "The Sonic drive of the game will be my drive back to Colombus." That was good stuff</p>
1. Munson
2. Ward
3. Jack
Everyone else, big drop off.
Munson's style is so unique, and I like the use of "we," "our," etc. during his broadcasts. The "Hob-Nail Boot" call was an instant classic. Ward was just very solid and the trademark "Touchdown, Tennessee!" was nice. Jack may have the best pure voice and has a simplistic, just-the-facts style that's becoming a lost art. "Wrap it in Maroon and White!" is certainly the trademark. The Cristilisms, while funny, are the result of ****** football and a cranky old man. I enjoy them, but they probably aren't lasting. The 1980 Bama call was good, but basic in Jack's style. You just aren't going to get "Hob-Nail Boot" or a Wardism out of Jack's style.
2. Ward
3. Jack
Everyone else, big drop off.
Munson's style is so unique, and I like the use of "we," "our," etc. during his broadcasts. The "Hob-Nail Boot" call was an instant classic. Ward was just very solid and the trademark "Touchdown, Tennessee!" was nice. Jack may have the best pure voice and has a simplistic, just-the-facts style that's becoming a lost art. "Wrap it in Maroon and White!" is certainly the trademark. The Cristilisms, while funny, are the result of ****** football and a cranky old man. I enjoy them, but they probably aren't lasting. The 1980 Bama call was good, but basic in Jack's style. You just aren't going to get "Hob-Nail Boot" or a Wardism out of Jack's style.
Listening to Munson's call of Herschel Walker running over about 4 Tennessee defenders gives me chills every time I hear it. "He's running over people. My God....a freshman." Classic.
stacked up by a mass of humanity
land of milk and honey
maroon headgear and white trousers(back when we looked worth a ****)
he cannot go!
checks the 5 man defensive front and barks signals left and right
escorted out of bounds
crowd is alive
dirty laundry of the field
the ref has lost his handkerchief
the ref has swallowed his whistle
Home!! (on a three pointer)
Kentucky comes out in their usual karate defense
Yeah, not real unique.
land of milk and honey
maroon headgear and white trousers(back when we looked worth a ****)
he cannot go!
checks the 5 man defensive front and barks signals left and right
escorted out of bounds
crowd is alive
dirty laundry of the field
the ref has lost his handkerchief
the ref has swallowed his whistle
Home!! (on a three pointer)
Kentucky comes out in their usual karate defense
Yeah, not real unique.
One of my favorite calls came in the 2004 UF game on Norwood's TD run. The refs threw the flag for facemask just as Norwood cross the goalline and Jack adds, "if they call him for celebration I'll shoot 'em."
Probably my favorite there Woof Man. And I like when he adds..."as the maroon band strikes up across the way."</p>
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