Gumbel gone from NFL Network! (1 Viewer)

[identikit]

KFFL) Eric Edholm, of ProFootballWeekly.com, reports the NFL announced Friday, April 11, that play-by-play announcer Bryant Gumbel will leave the NFL Network. Gumbel served as the network's Thursday and Saturday Night Football play-by-play announcer for the past two seasons. He said that he enjoyed his opportunity with the network but feels he is better off going in a different direction. "I thoroughly enjoyed the opportunity to call NFL Network games the past two years, which was a new experience for me," said Gumbel. "But we've agreed that we'd all be better served going in different directions."

Yayyyyyyyyy

 

[Anthony Borbely]

 

[awesomeness]

for real?

 

[Buddy Ball 2K3]

The football gods have all blessed us today. We should make sure we all say thanks.

 

[identikit]

The football gods have all blessed us today. We should make sure we all say thanks.

Amen, brother...

 

[FunkyPlutos]

Finally, something that Packer and Viking fans can celebrate together!!!

 

[Maroney=Sped]

KFFL) Eric Edholm, of ProFootballWeekly.com, reports the NFL announced Friday, April 11, that play-by-play announcer Bryant Gumbel will leave the NFL Network. Gumbel served as the network's Thursday and Saturday Night Football play-by-play announcer for the past two seasons. He said that he enjoyed his opportunity with the network but feels he is better off going in a different direction. "I thoroughly enjoyed the opportunity to call NFL Network games the past two years, which was a new experience for me," said Gumbel. "But we've agreed that we'd all be better served going in different directions."

Yayyyyyyyyy

Bryant's best call by far.

 

[anakin]

I'll miss him as he knew less about football than my grandmother. Gumbel made Grandma feel very smart.

 

[Ozymandias]

The guy is an A1 #####.

The only direction he is going is down.

 

[Bossman]

Thanks Easter Bunny!

Pauk, Pauk!

Bring back Dan Dierdorf to prime-time.

 

[TD5150]

This is about two years over due.

 

[hitmenssharpshooters]

I believe Al Gore and Frank Gore are also happy...

so is Collinsworth

 

[Koya]

It appears to be a very good day.

 

[tombonneau]

It appears to be a very good day.

Damn. It would appear you beat me to my punchline.

 

[Fullback Fro]

HALELUJIA!

 

[jetpack]

Maybe this will help save Gumbel 2 Gumbel.

 

[Chachi]

There truly is a God.

 

[fatness]

Apparently he's gone.

 

[obxlegends]

Ok so now that we've awaken from the nightmare -- who should the new team be?

 

[Fullback Fro]

Ok so now that we've awaken from the nightmare -- who should the new team be?

I remember when sterling sharp filled in once for NFL Network and he was solid

 

[ditka85]

EHi-Fives to all my FBG brothers!

 

[anakin]

**** Vermeil is the best annoucer that NFL Network has ever used!

 

[gump]

I'm sure this has nothing to do with Bornstein getting roasted at the Owners Meeting two weeks ago.

 

[3nOut]

KFFL) Eric Edholm, of ProFootballWeekly.com, reports the NFL announced Friday, April 11, that play-by-play announcer Bryant Gumbel will leave the NFL Network. Gumbel served as the network's Thursday and Saturday Night Football play-by-play announcer for the past two seasons. He said that he enjoyed his opportunity with the network but feels he is better off going in a different direction. "I thoroughly enjoyed the opportunity to call NFL Network games the past two years, which was a new experience for me," said Gumbel. "But we've agreed that we'd all be better served going in different directions."

Yayyyyyyyyy

Bryant's best call by far.

Hmmm. That's funny, I read it as "I was fired but they're letting me save face".

 

[Slinger]

I've never cried as an adult, but it's getting pretty dusty over here right now.

 

[AhrnCityPahnder]

There's few things that bring everyone on this site together, but pretty sure this is one of them.

 

[Stingdiddy]

KFFL) Eric Edholm, of ProFootballWeekly.com, reports the NFL announced Friday, April 11, that play-by-play announcer Bryant Gumbel will leave the NFL Network. Gumbel served as the network's Thursday and Saturday Night Football play-by-play announcer for the past two seasons. He said that he enjoyed his opportunity with the network but feels he is better off going in a different direction. "I thoroughly enjoyed the opportunity to call NFL Network games the past two years, which was a new experience for me," said Gumbel. "But we've agreed that we'd all be better served going in different directions."

Yayyyyyyyyy

Actually, the quote was "But we've agreed that it would appear we'd all be better served going in different directions".This really is great news for NFL fans. Any ideas on who is going to replace Gumbel?

 

[renesauz]

There is no better way to express my thoughts.

 

[Beetlejuice]

Collinsworth is staying.

Who will be paired with him is the question.

I'll throw out the first guess (not endorsement) based on nothing other than a conversation starter....Mike Patrick?

 

[Stingdiddy]

Pat Summerall? Brad Sham?

 

[Slinger]

Any ideas on who is going to replace Gumbel?

Stevie Wonder would be an upgrade. And I'm not even sure if he's alive.

 

[ditka85]

Collinsworth is staying.Who will be paired with him is the question.I'll throw out the first guess (not endorsement) based on nothing other than a conversation starter....Mike Patrick?

Don't piss in the pool.

 

[King of the Jungle]

He needs to promise to stay away from anything "NFL oriented" before I will sleep at night again.

 

[Ozymandias]

Gumbel himself is proposing some alternatives:

"Steve Yang, who played for the Niners; Or **** Verboten, who was the coach of the Chiefs; Or Sterling Shopper, who played for the Broncos; or Hale Irwin who was a receiver for the Cowboys..."

 

[Foosball God]

 

[Steady Mooobin]

What did he call Romo again?? Was it Rick???

 

[Duke1948]

now at least there won't be the weekly thread trashing him.....not sure why more of you guys didn't use the mute button?

 

[scott72]

Finally, something that Packer and Viking fans can celebrate together!!!

Amen..

 

[supa mann]

Never thought this day would come.

 

[fun-b]

Ok so now that we've awaken from the nightmare -- who should the new team be?

I remember when sterling sharp filled in once for NFL Network and he was solid

As long as it's not Shannon.

 

[Phurfur]

Maybe this will help save Gumbel 2 Gumbel.

That would be great! It was by far his best venture.

 

[dwaynecherokee]

The up and coming season is looking better and better!!!

 

[Tom Servo]

Bring back Dan Dierdorf to prime-time.

Uhhh...no. That's a downgrade, if such were possible.

 

[QuizGuy66]

There's few things that bring everyone on this site together, but pretty sure this is one of them.

Might be the only time I say to you but it's oh so true.I think the fact that I actually tuned in the feed of the European dudes over the internet rather than go to a sports bar to hear Gumbel pretty much says it all about the guy.Oh but I have to say please no Dierdorf!Think the Lions might be willing to give up Matt Millen? -QG

 

[CanadianNFLJunkie]

Gumbel seemed like he was announcing the game like he was multi-tasking and talking on the phone to you. Weird but never very good. Also very glad he's gone.

 

[yellowdog]

Tom Hammond was excellent when he filled in last year.

 

[Big Score]

**** Vermeil is the best annoucer that NFL Network has ever used!

There was a double header game a coupla' years back where Jaws & Vermil were used as an announcing crew.Hands down the best called TV game I've heard / seen. Excellent pairing. Pretty sure a Vermil & Collinsworth pairing would also work well.

 

[Knight who says Ni]

I don't know, I think I'm going to miss the Monday threads which highlighted all of his gaffes ...

 

[Knight who says Ni]

**** Vermeil is the best annoucer that NFL Network has ever used!

There was a double header game a coupla' years back where Jaws & Vermil were used as an announcing crew.

Hands down the best called TV game I've heard / seen. Excellent pairing.

Pretty sure a Vermil & Collinsworth pairing would also work well.

Strongly agree with the bolded part - I think that was the MNF double-header last year. Jaws and Vermiel were fantastic

 

[ditka85]

Rick Romo is going to be very disappointed.