Blog Hound: Ranting And Raving Over CBS’ Gus Johnson

The blogosphere is abuzz over CBS college basketball announcer Gus Johnson’s excitable style, his call of the Ohio State-Xavier game and whether he should be calling future games instead of James Brown.

Sports Are Like That Posted By: Eddie

“There is definitely going to be something missing if there is a last second shot and I hear James Brown calling it and not Gus Johnson. Why CBS? Why?”

The Best Sports Blog in Town Posted By: Mike Bachmann

“Sure, it’s cheesy. Sure it’s ridiculous to think that Gus should be screaming like his life depended on the outcome of the game. But it makes March Madness that much more exciting.”

oddsnark Posted By: oddJoe

“Gus’ biggest problem — one shared by all of the worst play-by-play announcers on TV (which is to say nearly all of them) — is that he doesn’t realize we’re watching the game too.”

Flyers Fieldhouse Posted By: The Intern

“Was there anyone you’d rather have doing that game than Gus Johnson? I thought he was going to jump out of his seat and drain a jumper. I want him to follow me around for just one day and narrate my life. ‘Takes it to the copier, closes the liiiiiiiiid ... GOOOOOD!’”

Jackie & Fritz Posted By: JRR42

“I don’t dislike James Brown, but he is no Gus Johnson when he comes to delivering college basketball. I guarantee, no scrippers (bloggers for the uninitiated) will be linking up video to hear a James Brown call.”

Tales from the Sunflake City Posted By: WeatherGal

“CBS traditionally does a good job covering the games. If Gus Johnson is the commentator, however, be sure to get acquainted with the mute button on your remote. He makes Mike Tirico sound calm!”

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