Best exchange: ESPN’s Sean McDonough, calling Kentucky/Ole Miss on SEC Network, is told by Matt Barrie that "The tarp is on the field at Yankee Stadium.” McDonough quips, "Oh. What a shame!”
Funniest line: ESPN’s Robert Griffin III, on so many TCU fans wearing overalls. “When you're winning 34-10, you can whatever you want!”
Best move: ESPN put two ranked SEC teams on the SEC Network. SEC Network has been used frequently as homecoming blowout games or unranked SEC teams matched up.
Strongest comment: Fox Sports Joel Klatt, “That Ohio State offense, I think is the best in the country.”
Funniest line: ESPN’s Mark Jones, during TCU/Oklahoma, “TCU is running through Oklahoma like a stimulus check right now."
Bold prediction: CBS Sports’ Rick Neuheisel picked the Razorbacks to beat the Crimson Tide.
CBS Sports Gary Danielson was all over a clear Arkansas fumble, questioning Rules analyst Gene Steratore on why Arkansas HC Sam Pittman would be calling a time-out when all turnovers are reviewed. Arkansas lost the timeout.
Best exchange: ESPN’s Dan Orlovsky after Bob Wischusen says, “Penn State ball carrier "shakes and bakes" his way along the sideline.” Orlovsky quips, ”Is this Will Ferrell (in) 'Talladega Nights'?"
Top Information: ESPN's Bob Wischusen told viewers Northwestern/Penn State is 1st Big Ten game since 2006 where both teams had at least 3 turnovers in 1st half. PSU led 14-0 in the rain.
Top observation: CBS Sports Gary Danielson noted that the Arkansas onside kick recovery replay review gave the Alabama defense about 3 to 4 minutes of rest.
Best line: CBS Sports Brad Nessler, after Alabama RB #1 Jahmyr Gibbs ran for his 2nd 70+ running touchdown, “#1 has #2 in command.” Alabama leads 49-26.
Class act: ESPN’s Joe Tessitore didn't speculate on the injury of LSU CB Sevyn Banks. Tessitore strictly gave fact by fact from the start of injury to him going to an Opelka, AL hospital. Greg McElroy should be commended as well.
Top reporting: ESPN’s Katie George got immediate information on injured LSU CB Sevyn Banks. Her quickness garnering information was on full display. This type of reporting makes her one of the best in the business.
Best move: ESPN got one of the best trips in the business Tom Hart, Jordan Rogers & Cole Cublic on the field calling Georgia/Missouri on the SEC Network.
Best analysis: Fox Sports Spencer Tillman did an excellent job breaking down to viewers that J.T. Daniels throw exposed his TE to a big hit and Daniels had a hole that he could have hit and made and made a 1st Down.
Best line: Fox Sports Tim Brando, on West Virginia QB J.T. Daniels, “He is somewhat stoic in personality but really on control of talent.”
Top information: SEC Network’s Tom Hart told viewers that Georgia has only lost once in history as the No. 1 team against an unranked opponent (1942). The Bulldogs trailed Missouri 16-6 at the half.
Best call: Fox Sports Tim Brando, with an enthusiastic call of Texas WR Xavier Worthy. “It is worthy. Oh my goodness. Are you ever worthy? Xavier Worthy with the catch of the night!”
Fox Sports Tim Brando and Spencer Tillman, in a lopsided 35-7 Texas lead over West Virginia, kept all plays called with enthusiasm and didn't “mail it in” or wonder. They were two seasoned pros who kept viewers interested.
Class act: Fox Sports Tim Brando and Spencer Tillman guided viewers through an injury to CJ Donaldson injury. Both guided viewers from start to finish with no speculation as Donaldson was carted off the field. The seasoned duo only offered facts as they knew them at the time.
Best line: SEC Network's Tom Hart, with Missouri leading Georgia 19-12 in a game that has seen only 1 touchdown through 3 quarters: "The kickers have earned their schollies and their NIL money tonight, huh?"
Best stat: Bally SSE Jeff Francouer noted the Braves have 96 RBIs from whomever bats 9th this year!
ESPN’s Joe Tessitore seems to attract nail biters week after week, and season after season. It truly is uncanny.
Best stat: SEC Network’s Tom Hart, “Missouri is 0-16 all-time vs AP #1 ranked teams.”
Clever line: Fox Sports Tim Brando, after reading a promo for NFL action tomorrow highlighting the Cowboys/Commanders game, “I think Burkhardt will really know that Cowboys roster by the seasons out. Don’t you think?”
Class act: ESPN’s Mike Morgan, during Charleston Southern/Georgia game, gave a shoutout to his researchers and a special shoutout to regular stats guru, Drew Porche whom Morgan mentioned is in Louisiana battling cancer.
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