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Post by bfurze on Aug 9, 2012 22:03:37 GMT -5
Gerald Austin just appeared on the ESPN preseason game with Mike Tirico and Jon Gruden, and it was announced that he will be on all the MNF games this year. Good move. This will solve the problem of Gruden giving erroneous interpretations and criticisms.
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Post by intheknow on Aug 9, 2012 22:51:29 GMT -5
Gerald Austin just appeared on the ESPN preseason game with Mike Tirico and Jon Gruden, and it was announced that he will be on all the MNF games this year. Good move. This will solve the problem of Gruden giving erroneous interpretations and criticisms. Definitely will solve the problem of Gruden. ESPN is doing this in response to FOX who has Pereira. They gave it a test run during the NFL playoffs with Steve Javie. I can think of no one better than Gerald Austin for this position. He will do a great job educating the masses. |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 9, 2012 23:21:53 GMT -5
Remember when everyone mocked Austin for wearing the short sleeves with the black pants? Yup he started the new fashion trend.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 10, 2012 0:22:15 GMT -5
Harry T. You are correct. However, Arena Football was 1st league to do it full time.
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Post by cj on Aug 10, 2012 8:34:08 GMT -5
Well that leaves CBS. Maybe they're waiting for Ed Hochuhi to hang up his whistle (although as I understand it, he may be available for some games early in the season!)
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Post by JAYJAYSTRIPES on Aug 10, 2012 8:48:08 GMT -5
cj:
Please!
Hoculi would have a mile long dissertation for every situation, and the sponsors couldn't afford the air time! A game would go on for hours...isn't 3 1/2+ hours enouugh already?
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Post by mike on Aug 10, 2012 8:55:31 GMT -5
JAYJAY, Mike Carey will work just as well  Or someone could try and convince Bill Vinovich that the pay is much better and it would be good on his heart |
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Post by cj on Aug 10, 2012 9:00:31 GMT -5
How about voices from the past? Ben Dreith? (He's was really giving him the business down there.)
How about Johnny Grier? Jerry Seeman?
(Yeah I know, Ben is no spring chicken)
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Post by Deleted on Aug 10, 2012 11:55:54 GMT -5
Jerry Markbreit would be perfect!!
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Post by bulldog6878 on Aug 12, 2012 6:22:23 GMT -5
Red Cashion would be a great choice too. People would recognize his first down
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Post by Deleted on Aug 12, 2012 19:12:25 GMT -5
Austin is a good choice. The networks and the league need to have a standard person or persons they can go to for rule questions so that we dont have to listen to joe buck's idiocy. similar to how golf tournaments have someone on staff to explain rules and etc.
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Post by FredFan7 on Aug 12, 2012 22:58:37 GMT -5
Austin is an excellent choice. Remember there are several other officials out there that I'm sure would do a great job - not just white hats.
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Post by becky10 on Sept 5, 2012 12:24:25 GMT -5
Retired NFL official Gerry Austin shares thoughts on new role in our MNFootball booth and on replacement refs: bit.ly/AustinNFL |
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Post by JAYJAYSTRIPES on Sept 5, 2012 12:35:58 GMT -5
A very good piece from someone emminently qualified to speak on these issues.
I'm almost scared to see when things ramp up for real, what's going to happen starting tonight and will Lord Roger be standing with egg on his face? I hope he will come to his senses, if that's at all possible.
My rant for today, Thanks for the piece Becky....
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Post by becky10 on Sept 5, 2012 14:23:33 GMT -5
A very good piece from someone emminently qualified to speak on these issues. I'm almost scared to see when things ramp up for real, what's going to happen starting tonight and will Lord Roger be standing with egg on his face? I hope he will come to his senses, if that's at all possible. My rant for today, Thanks for the piece Becky.... You are welcome JayJayStripes! |
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