Gus Johnson

[berryhusker]

Not a fan of his shtick. He did mellow out as the game went on today.

 

[bucktril]

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I don't understand what a pic of an old Sugar Ray Leonard has to do with this thread.

 

[goodnterribles]

Gus' style was great when he was relegated to non-marquee games 10 or so years ago. He put a lot of effort into hyping up teams and games that needed a lot of hype, and it worked when he was doing a Purdue/Minnesota game on BTN at 7pm. Now that he's the voice of CFB on FOX, he hasn't figured out, or simply doesn't want to, that all that extra enthusiasm isn't needed, because the games don't need all the extra hype. It comes across as forced, and in some ways artificial.

I definitely don't think it's forced or artificial. I definitely can see if people think it's too much or annoying. But with Gus it's absolutely sincere, he legitimately gets that excited.

 

[Porkchopexpress]

I definitely don't think it's forced or artificial. I definitely can see if people think it's too much or annoying. But with Gus it's absolutely sincere, he legitimately gets that excited.

I do think there are times where Gus Johnson tries to go all "Gus Johnson" when it's not necessary. However, I will admit, that when it's done right, he's great to listen to. I actually like him more on CBB. I think his style suits basketball better than football.

 

[goodnterribles]

I do think there are times where Gus Johnson tries to go all "Gus Johnson" when it's not necessary. However, I will admit, that when it's done right, he's great to listen to. I actually like him more on CBB. I think his style suits basketball better than football.

March Madness wasn't the same after he left CBS.

 

[goodnterribles]

I do think there are times where Gus Johnson tries to go all "Gus Johnson" when it's not necessary. However, I will admit, that when it's done right, he's great to listen to. I actually like him more on CBB. I think his style suits basketball better than football.

Also, his call on the Kenny Bell block is so great. "That's terrible, Charles. That's TERRIBLE. What's he supposed to do? It's football".

 

[Frosty1980]

Gus is an amazing announcer. Love it when he’s calling a game.

 

[coherbie]

Athletic & imposing forward for years in the ABA, dude could rebound & play defense... remember him being dominant with the Pacers & the Bullets

oh, you meant the guy who yells on the TV, yeah, he's ok