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  • gr8slayer
    Registered User
    • Feb 2005
    • 20796
    #1

    Great news if you're a fan of the NFL.....

    The NFL Network has hired Giants play-by-play radio announcer Bob Papa to replace Bryant Gumbel in the TV booth. The surprise is that Tom Hammond didn't get the job, but either way this will be a monster upgrade. Papa also calls HBO's Boxing After Dark and hosts the Opening Drive on Sirius NFL Radio with Peter King and Randy Cross.
    Gumbel was freaking horrible and Papa is a great personality.
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  • Oaf
    Do you read what you write?
    • Jun 2007
    • 6151
    #2
    Re: Great news if you're a fan of the NFL.....

    No clue about Daddy, but Gumble was pretty bad.

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    • gr8slayer
      Registered User
      • Feb 2005
      • 20796
      #3
      Re: Great news if you're a fan of the NFL.....

      Originally posted by Oaf
      No clue about Daddy, but Gumble was pretty bad.
      Do you have Sirius by chance?

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      • gr8slayer
        Registered User
        • Feb 2005
        • 20796
        #4
        Re: Great news if you're a fan of the NFL.....

        Gumbel was the guy who called Tony "Rick Romo." What's worse is he did it two or three times throughout the game.

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        • Mitchy moo
          Roways rooking ahread!
          • Sep 2005
          • 18380
          #5
          Re: Great news if you're a fan of the NFL.....

          My 9 year old would be a upgrade to Gumbel.
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          • BuffaloBillsStampede
            Registered User
            • Aug 2005
            • 1230
            #6
            Re: Great news if you're a fan of the NFL.....

            I have Sirius and listen to Papa's show frequently. He knows his ****, but talks mostly about the Giants since he calls their games. I actually don't think he is that great because his voice is kinda monotone and I find myself getting bored listening to him at times. Even when something exciting happens he gets excited, but his voice just isn't with him.
            SUPER MARIO PLEASE COME TO BUFFALO!!!!

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            • R. Rich
              Registered User
              • Apr 2003
              • 15874
              #7
              Re: Great news if you're a fan of the NFL.....

              Giants fans would probably disagree w/ you. They play his call of the Super Bowl on The Opening Drive often, and he doesn't sound nearly as bored when calling a game as he does while hosting the show.

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              • Dozerdog
                In a jar, on a shelf, next to the unopened Miracle Whip.

                Administrator Emeritus
                • Jul 2002
                • 42586
                #8
                Re: Great news if you're a fan of the NFL.....

                Poppa is the radio voice of the Giants- not terribly exciting, but he won't **** up names

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                • mybills
                  81 st zoner
                  • Jul 2002
                  • 61717
                  #9
                  Re: Great news if you're a fan of the NFL.....

                  I like this tidbit, too. Some people don't like him, but I think he'll do great.
                  Recently retired Strahan joins FOX's pregame show
                  http://www.nfl.com/news/story?id=09000d5d808f9d4c&template=with-video&confirm=true
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                  • Jan Reimers
                    Thank You, Terry and Kim, for Saving the Bills. Now, Work on the Sabres.
                    • May 2003
                    • 17353
                    #10
                    Re: Great news if you're a fan of the NFL.....

                    I never care too much about announcers, unless I'm travelling and have to listen to the radio. When I'm watching, I can see for myself what's happening.
                    Should have known, way back in 1960 when we drafted Richie Lucas Number 1, that this would be a long, hard ride. But who could have known it would be THIS bad?

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                    • Mr. Miyagi
                      Lecter's Little *****

                      • Sep 2002
                      • 53616
                      #11
                      Re: Great news if you're a fan of the NFL.....

                      Originally posted by BuffaloBillsStampede
                      I have Sirius and listen to Papa's show frequently. He knows his ****, but talks mostly about the Giants since he calls their games. I actually don't think he is that great because his voice is kinda monotone and I find myself getting bored listening to him at times. Even when something exciting happens he gets excited, but his voice just isn't with him.
                      Bob Papa is pretty good at calling games. His commentary may not be the most exciting by play-by-play he's good.

                      Crazy Adam Schein would be a great color guy too.
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                      • gr8slayer
                        Registered User
                        • Feb 2005
                        • 20796
                        #12
                        Re: Great news if you're a fan of the NFL.....

                        Schein would have been freaking classic.
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                        • R. Rich
                          Registered User
                          • Apr 2003
                          • 15874
                          #13
                          Re: Great news if you're a fan of the NFL.....

                          Schein has become far too condescending to the callers, as if he knows more than anyone. That has seemed to rub off on his partner Solomon Weelcots also (love how he speaks of the "Buffalo Beels").

                          Gotta wonder if that's the reason their show got bumped form the 3-7 slot for Moving the Chains, which is hands down the best show on Sirius NFL.

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                          • Mr. Miyagi
                            Lecter's Little *****

                            • Sep 2002
                            • 53616
                            #14
                            Re: Great news if you're a fan of the NFL.....

                            Originally posted by gr8slayer
                            Schein would have been freaking classic.
                            That guy actually talks like that all the time.

                            Where did he learn how to talk? I would love to meet his parents LOL.

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                            • gr8slayer
                              Registered User
                              • Feb 2005
                              • 20796
                              #15
                              Re: Great news if you're a fan of the NFL.....

                              Originally posted by Mr. Miyagi
                              That guy actually talks like that all the time.

                              Where did he learn how to talk? I would love to meet his parents LOL.
                              Is he from New Yak?

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