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43	In which sports announcer's mouth would you like to stuff a sock so as to never have to hear their v Some sports announcers just seem to ruin watching a game or match. Who would you find relief to never hear again? FanIQ Pts? No \| Locker Room, TV \| Closes Never \| Multiple Choice Opinion Poll

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#9 \| 134 days ago mooser58 (+)	Freaking Dierdorf for sure...guy sounds like he is talking with a sandwich in his mouth. Enter the poll to see my answer
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#1 \| 134 days ago kteacher (+)	Hands down it would be Brian Hayward---Anaheim Ducks color commentator. He is the biggest homer I have the displeasure of listening to when the Kings play the Ducks. Enter the poll to see my answer
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#2 \| 134 days ago wyldePHX (+)	On that list it's Vitale for me, because of how annoying his voice is, but Dierdorf is a close second. Enter the poll to see my answer
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#3 \| 134 days ago TheGregg (+)	During the 80's Tommy Heinson(or however you spell it) big celtic fan, never objective. Tim Mccarver just annoying period, I still say When Deion Sanders kept dumping the water on him in the locker room was one of the all time greastest moments. Joe Theisman like Mccarver, Very annoying Enter the poll to see my answer
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#4 \| 134 days ago jacobmrley (+)	Chris Berman: his schtick was cute in 1985, when I was 10. I have evolved a bit since then, his annoying nicknames and inappropriate screaming have not. Joe Morgan is a close second. Enter the poll to see my answer
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#5 \| 134 days ago Lobotomy Jones (+)	Hawk Harrelson. The White Sox announcer calls an entire game using nothing but old worn-out cliches. Enter the poll to see my answer
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#6 \| 134 days ago bayareabeast21 (+)	Lobotomy Jones wrote: Hawk Harrelson. The White Sox announcer calls an entire game using nothing but old worn-out cliches. "He gone" Enter the poll to see my answer
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#7 \| 134 days ago Irish22 (+)	Kornheiser, I know he doesn't do games anymore, but he is still on PTI, and he should be working for one of those tabloid TV shows, not a sports show. Joe F**K is number 2. Enter the poll to see my answer
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#8 \| 134 days ago RespectTheStar (+)	Mines a tie between Joe "Only Famous Cause My Daddy's Famous" Buck and Skip Bayless. Unfortunitly, there are not enough socks in the western hemispere to fillothese two guys mouths. Enter the poll to see my answer
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#9 \| 134 days ago mooser58 (+)	Freaking Dierdorf for sure...guy sounds like he is talking with a sandwich in his mouth. Enter the poll to see my answer
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#10 \| 134 days ago fewtoomany (+)	Phil Simms with great comments like "If you want to put points on the board you have to get the ball in the endzone." He must think a bunch of water heads are his viewing audience. Enter the poll to see my answer
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#11 \| 134 days ago BigRedneckSwede (+)	jacobmrley wrote: Chris Berman: his schtick was cute in 1985, when I was 10. I have evolved a bit since then, his annoying nicknames and inappropriate screaming have not. Joe Morgan is a close second. I agree with you on Chris Berman the nicknames are getting old and are not funny anymore. 2- Dan Dierdorf, would turn the sound down when he was talking. 3-Joe Thiesmann, he loved to hear himself talk. 4-Shannon Sharp, not to make fun of him but every time he talks it sounds as if his tongue is swollen. If there was a poll for your favorite, I would say Keith Jackson I really enjoyed the college games he called. Enter the poll to see my answer
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#12 \| 134 days ago DeeRigga (+)	1. LARRY MERCHANT for HBO Boxing...That dude is horrible in all aspects of commentary and announcing 2. Dan Deirdorf just likes to hear himself try to sound smart...big goob! 3. Mark Jackson & Jeff Van Gundy on the NBA...Great player, great coach...but shut up, the both of you! 4. Tim McCarver is another one...annoying to listen to (like he knows soooo much, yet is whining about it) Enter the poll to see my answer
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#13 \| 134 days ago Shaconage (+)	bayareabeast21 wrote: "He gone" Put it on the board.......yeah! Can of corn.
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#14 \| 134 days ago aurelius_44 (+)	Irish22 wrote: Kornheiser, I know he doesn't do games anymore, but he is still on PTI, and he should be working for one of those tabloid TV shows, not a sports show. Joe F**K is number 2. Good lord, how could I forget that guy? He MUST have pictures of an ESPN executive naked with farm animals or something.
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#15 \| 134 days ago aurelius_44 (+)	mooser58 wrote: Freaking Dierdorf for sure...guy sounds like he is talking with a sandwich in his mouth. Where in heaven's name does he come up with those stupid a** statistics? Ninety percent of the time, he's making up statistics <laughing>.
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#16 \| 134 days ago AndiLee0388 (+)	John Madden and his freakin' crayon, and Darrel Waltrip and his..well, Jaws!!!!!!!! Enter the poll to see my answer
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#17 \| 134 days ago jacobmrley (+)	(Edited by jacobmrley) fewtoomany wrote: Phil Simms with great comments like "If you want to put points on the board you have to get the ball in the endzone." He must think a bunch of water heads are his viewing audience. That's because he went to the John Madden School of Obvious Sports Observation. Madden always said things like "Hey, if this team expects to win, they better score more points than the other team!" Gee, thanks John. Enter the poll to see my answer
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#18 \| 134 days ago hskrdave (+)	Joe Buck and Darrell Waltrip. I don't watch either at all. Enter the poll to see my answer
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#19 \| 134 days ago hockey54 (+)	Pierre McQuire...colour commentator for TSN up here. He sits between the benches during the game. They should have a mute button on the tv remote with a picture of him on it!!
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#20 \| 134 days ago wyldePHX (+)	I know it's not the same as this poll's intention, but there are a few NBA analysts and commentators that I can't stand. Tom Tolbert (NBA color commentator) I can't stand it when he reverts to his playing days like he was anything significant as a bench warmer. Bill Walton is just terrible and irrelevant, I can't believe they let him call the Finals a few times. Kenny Smith is just plain annoying and I hate how Charles Barkley talks, they have the worst chemistry between them. Enter the poll to see my answer
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#21 \| 134 days ago wyldePHX (+)	Everytime I read the name "Joe Buck" I immediately think of Jon Voight's character in Midnight Cowboy Enter the poll to see my answer
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#22 \| 134 days ago The_Real_Stoney (+)	Tim McCarver and Joe Morgan, I get it, you played in the bigs.. I do have to agree with Pierre McGuire too, he really loves himself Enter the poll to see my answer
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#23 \| 134 days ago MIKELIN8 (+)	1) Merril Hoge...hey Merril, there is more than 1 team in the NFL. 2) Anybody involved with boxing on HBO. Merchant, Lampley, Manny Steward...they all seem to have an agenda, that being pushing one boxer over the other. SOmetimes I think I need new glasses, because I'm seeing a different fight than they're announcing. 3) Joe Morgan and Jon Miller...I can't watch a Sunday Night Baseball game featuring the Dodgers on ESPN, because both of these guys work for the Giants, and the Dodgers do everything wrong in their eyes. Enter the poll to see my answer
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#24 \| 134 days ago marcus_nyce (+)	Joe Buck Enter the poll to see my answer
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#25 \| 134 days ago Cop4Cubs (+)	Tony "Cornholio" Kornheiser and Joe " I know it All " Morgan , these guys drive me nuts . Kornheiser just rambles about nothing and Morgan thinks he was Gods gift to MLB baseball 40 years ago. Tim McCarver is just a plain ButtHead... Sorry, my blood pressure just went up !!! Enter the poll to see my answer
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#26 \| 134 days ago RichyMcWiggleSr (+)	wyldePHX wrote: I know it's not the same as this poll's intention, but there are a few NBA analysts and commentators that I can't stand. Tom Tolbert (NBA color commentator) I can't stand it when he reverts to his playing days like he was anything significant as a bench warmer. Bill Walton is just terrible and irrelevant, I can't believe they let him call the Finals a few times. Kenny Smith is just plain annoying and I hate how Charles Barkley talks, they have the worst chemistry between them. Fn WORD, Honkey!! Stolen straight from my cranial-housing-group!!! Enter the poll to see my answer
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#27 \| 134 days ago jasonsmall1977 (+)	Erin Andrews....Oh wait...you said SOCK.
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#28 \| 133 days ago computer_guy999 (+)	I can think of a few - Kornheiser, Bayless, and Smith and Barkley (TNT Basketball)..... Kornheiser - ESPN made the right move, i canning him form their MNF Telecast - he added very little insight to the game and had to be reading off cue cards??? Bayless - I just hate his opinion and "voice" - always has to be right and never admits he is wrong Smith and Barkley - Ernie Johnson would do be better as a solo act - If I need laughs, I will turn on the "Comedy Channel" Enter the poll to see my answer
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#29 \| 133 days ago vindog (+)	TONY KORNHEISER enough said!! Enter the poll to see my answer
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#30 \| 133 days ago ChristiSunshine (+)	ACC homer and he THINKS he's funny/hip/relevant. Enter the poll to see my answer
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#31 \| 133 days ago TimHAS37 (+)	McCarver- annoying, and he should be smarter what with playing for so long. Everything comes from a NYC perspective. I am glad to see so may people on this poll write him in and am frankly surprised he wasn't on the ballot above. As for Vitale, yes he is trite and can be annoying, but he is open about it and does not pretend to be something he isn't. He will always get a pass from me because of his joy and passion for college basketball. He love the ACC and Duke, (I do not), but he doesn't deny it or hide it. Homer announcers - These do not bother me if the announcers are doing their own team's games for their own team's market - Tommy Heinsohn is a Celtic and always will be, and does not want to do 'national' games and pretend he is objective - anyone who does not understand that doesn't know what his job description is. He works for the Celtics station, not a network or a league. Same with Harry Carey, Phil Rizzuto, and many other home team home market announcers. They are not paid or asked to be objective. That is why I have such trouble with McCarver, he is put out there as a national expert - and that is a joke. Entertainment vs. Journalism - fans who confuse the two are not paying attention or are uninformed about what they are watching. The TNT team of Kenny Smith, Barkley and EJ are a nice mix of both - but don't confuse them with 'the sports reporters'. It's about entertainment and they get great ratings. Not sure about teh chemistry comment about Kenny and the Mound. I think they have great chemistry. Berman is about entertainment - rarely does serious reporting any more - good to know that when you hear his voice. On a local level, I have to say that Disco Dennis Eckersley (who is filling in for chemo recovering Remy on Red Sox broadcasts) is hilarious, and is a perfect blend of expert, articulate speaker, stand up comedian and journalist who can be a homer, as well as point out when (like he did last night) Varitek was in fair territory when he got hit by the throw going to first and should have been called out. When/if Remy comes back, they need to keep Eck there in the booth - he is worth listening to even if you hate baseball. LAst night he was totally into the Barry Gibb comparisons - but shut up about it and got back to the game when the score quickly went from 9-0 to 9-7. Waiter, can I get a plate of hairy cheese? Enter the poll to see my answer
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#32 \| 133 days ago Silverfox31 (+)	Well it's obvious most of these guys, took one to many shots to the head during there pro days, before becoming commentators ............ and as John would say, he comes around here and BOOM Crushed him, great play, he on the Madden all star team. Enter the poll to see my answer
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#33 \| 133 days ago kramer (+)	I agree with a lot of those previously mentioned, and I'll add a few...Tim Nevrett (new announcer for the Pirates), Jim Nantz when he's doing NFL games with Phil Simms, Deion Sanders, Wally Dallenbach, Allen Bestwick, and Rusty Wallace. Enter the poll to see my answer
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#34 \| 133 days ago towerman (+)	Darrell Waltrip. they dont call him jaws for nothing Enter the poll to see my answer
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#35 \| 133 days ago JrCanuckFan (+)	I'm actually not usually listening too carefully to all those numbnuts when I'm watching football, baseball, hockey, but I have to say I cannot stand Madden, who is just plain maddening. I do listen to NASCAR announcers though and the number one all time most annoying announcer EVAR is Rusty Wallace. I cannot stand him and will put SIRIUS on with the TV to avoid listening to him. Second is Tim Brewer and his endlessly annoying Cutaway car lessons. I want to shove him in that cutaway car and drive him offf.......okay, well, you get the idea. Enter the poll to see my answer
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#36 \| 132 days ago earnstewfan320 (+)	kramer wrote: I agree with a lot of those previously mentioned, and I'll add a few...Tim Nevrett (new announcer for the Pirates), Jim Nantz when he's doing NFL games with Phil Simms, Deion Sanders, Wally Dallenbach, Allen Bestwick, and Rusty Wallace. without a doubt - DARREL WALTRIP, this guy is such a biased ***wipe its ridiculous, he is so far up "KRY"le B's behind its no wonder why he cant drive.
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#37 \| 132 days ago NMboyzfan (+)	Tony Kornholer. Not only is he stupid, but he is stupid too. Enter the poll to see my answer
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#38 \| 132 days ago Shankopotamus (+)	For Me, it's Paul McGuire and Tony Kornheiser... those two are simply AWFUL !!
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#39 \| 132 days ago Michael G (+)	Nuff said.... Enter the poll to see my answer
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#40 \| 132 days ago spartymon (+)	Locally, I really can't stand Rod Allen who is the color commentator for the Tigers - he played a couple of games for the '84 Tigers, but he makes it sound like he was the most important player on that team. I can hardly even remember him playing for that team. He is a lot better than he was when he started. so I will give him that. ...but, my "other" vote really goes to Tim McCarver! I can't stand that guy!!! Unfortunately, I am sure FOX has him pegged for the All-Star game tomorrow night. Of all the guys that could possibly add insight to a game, why does FOX think that guy is any good? ...Dierdorf is a good pick too - I'll give him the silver medal for 2nd place (wonder how many times his broadcast partner has to wipe spit off of his face while sitting next to him?) Enter the poll to see my answer
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#41 \| 132 days ago burnet44 (+)	Bill Walton=Tool and Mark Gay Day May=I have sex with USC daily Enter the poll to see my answer
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#42 \| 132 days ago Shockem (+)	Michael G wrote: Nuff said.... Couldn't have said it any better! Enter the poll to see my answer
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#43 \| 132 days ago KitNKaboodle (+)	Chris Berman ... he sounds like he's always running out of air ... maybe he has COPD? Enter the poll to see my answer
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#44 \| 132 days ago Sporz_Freek (+)	Chris Fowler, He described all VOL fans as Trailer Trash! Take that you biotch!! Enter the poll to see my answer
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#45 \| 130 days ago LJHeath73 (+)	Tony Korn-holio has my vote! Enter the poll to see my answer
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#46 \| 130 days ago crash78 (+)	I was watching "The NBA on ABC", and left to answer the phone. Someone came to the door and my dogs started barking. I ran back to the TV because I thought Jeff Van Gundy called a big dunk ! My bad. Enter the poll to see my answer
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#47 \| 130 days ago crash78 (+)	KitNKaboodle wrote: Chris Berman ... he sounds like he's always running out of air ... maybe he has COPD? Good one. Don't take it back back back back. (I couldn't resist) Enter the poll to see my answer
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#48 \| 130 days ago seanrrpsnm (+)	JOE MORGAN!!!!!!!!!!!! NUFF SAID Enter the poll to see my answer
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#49 \| 130 days ago MsAngell (+)	Every time i hear dick vytels voice i mute what ever it is im looking (or playin- madden) its like nails on a chalk board to me. i cant stand charles barkley some one shoot him please put me out of my misery Enter the poll to see my answer
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#50 \| 130 days ago footballmonster55 (+)	seanrrpsnm wrote: JOE MORGAN!!!!!!!!!!!! NUFF SAID i hate the yankees i just wanted to bet
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#51 \| 129 days ago Cass3918 (+)	(Edited by hskrdave) Dick Vitale's voice is just annoying, but Id rather b!tch slap Billy Packer.. He just plain got on my nerves! (edited language hskrdave) Enter the poll to see my answer
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#52 \| 129 days ago davonthedl (+)	this guy... Tim McCarver Enter the poll to see my answer
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#53 \| 129 days ago LoriDbl18fan (+)	This is so easy for me... ESPN's NASCAR Nationwide coverage needs to get rid of Rusty Wallace. I'm so sick of him talking his son up and always trying to claim he knows personally about stuff just to stir things up more, but never backs it up with any of his so called proof/personal experience. Enter the poll to see my answer
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#54 \| 128 days ago stevieb39la (+)	Tony Kornheiser and Bill Walton...both think that their opinion should be accepted as gospel. The way they talk down to some one with an opposing opinion just disgusts me. I actually quit watching Monday Night Football 'cause of T.K. and will not watch an NBA game if Walton is commentating. They just destroy any enjoyment of the games! Enter the poll to see my answer
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#55 \| 128 days ago Raj1869 (+)	Nice question; And I think in Cricketwe can go for Geoff Boycott. During his playing days he took centuries to score a century and now comments on batsmen who have strike rates of 80+; Hay mate hand me over your socks as he has big mouth and i need plenty of socks; try to give smelling one Enter the poll to see my answer
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#56 \| 128 days ago rileyjames47 (+)	Dave Niehouse of the Seattle Mariners. The guy is irritating and one of the biggest homers ever. I would rather listen to the freakin train in the background that runs back and forth. Joe Morgon & Jon Miller as well. Let us watch the game without listening to your inane rhetoric, because they sure as heck aren't even watching the game, just blabbering back and forth like buffoons. Enter the poll to see my answer
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#57 \| 125 days ago blondie45044 (+)	(Edited by blondie45044) I picked other because there was not an option all the above and all of them! When I am watching sports I like to do just that, I do not need someone in the background voicing their opinions over what is really happening! Enter the poll to see my answer
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#58 \| 121 days ago johnshirey54 (+)	JOHN MADDEN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! dick vitale is pretty annoying to but fails in comparison to JOHN MADDEN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Enter the poll to see my answer
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#59 \| 107 days ago mrturk (+)	I do not care for Tony Kornheiser, and I cannot take Matt Millen seriously after his Lions track record. Madden and Vitale can be annoying, but they at least most of the time they know what they are talking about. On the flip side I agree that Keith Jackson was an all-time great. Enter the poll to see my answer
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#60 \| 96 days ago derms33 (+)	John Madden and its not close Enter the poll to see my answer
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#61 \| 84 days ago redhawk (+)	blondie45044 wrote: I picked other because there was not an option all the above and all of them! When I am watching sports I like to do just that, I do not need someone in the background voicing their opinions over what is really happening! Amen Blondie,if ya can't follow a sporting event w/the sound turned down, and some muzik cranked up....well then yur not payin' attention !!! Be Good, Redhawk Enter the poll to see my answer
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#62 \| 66 days ago Billy_D (+)	For those of you college football fans in the Pacific Northwest, you will be able to appreciate this - Barry Tompkins and Petros Papadopalis (or whatever his name is). They do the game of the week on Fox Northwest and for the life of me I don't know why they are still employed. They must know where the bodies are buried or something becasue they are the very definition of horrible. Enter the poll to see my answer
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#63 \| 11 days ago xtra_ill (+)	Jack Buck and Chris Berman. Enter the poll to see my answer
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