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Who's the Best Sports Announcer?

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Posted: 2007-11-29 12:50:20

The best TV sports announcers don't just describe the action taking place on the field, court, rink, etc. They bring it to life using insight, wit and enthusiasm. So based on these criteria, who's the best sports announcer on national TV? Help us decide. AOL Sports put 32 of TV's best sportscasters into a tournament, and we're now through to the semifinals. Help your favorite voice of the game win the title of Best Sports Announcer!

Also See: Vote for Worst Sports Announcer | Andrews Sexiest in Playboy Poll

SEMIFINAL ONE: BOB COSTAS vs. SUZY KOLBER
The Skinny: An interesting matchup if there ever was one. Costas edged out James Brown in the finals of the studio host bracket, while Kolber shocked the world by defeating - or trouncing, rather - the "sexiest" name in sports broadcasting, according a recent Playboy poll, Erin Andrews. Either way, this one should also be a dogfight, as it pits the thinking man's announcer against the announcer men think about. Vote for your favorite.

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Bob Costas vs. Suzy Kolber

SEMIFINAL TWO: AL MICHAELS vs. JOHN MADDEN
The Skinny: The first semifinals matchup sees NBC booth-mates Michaels and Madden going head-to-head in a showdown of the play-by-play guy against the coach-turned-analyst. This one's a battle of the juggernauts, as each is arguably the best known in his discipline. Who will move on to the finals against the Costas-Kolber winner? That's for you to decide.

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Al Michaels vs. John Madden

Also See: Vote for the Worst Sports Announcer

(Semifinals voting will conclude on Tuesday, Dec. 4, at which point the leader in each pairing will advance to the "Best Announcer" finals. Also check out the first round, second round and third round of the Best Sports Announcer tournament.)

2007-11-27 18:27:52

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Coors07 10:30:38 PM Dec 07 2007

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MADDEN AND AL THE BEST OF THE BEST...................IT WILL BE A SAD DAY IN FOOTBALL WHEN THEY LEAVE............................

harryoconnor5 12:27:00 PM Dec 05 2007

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TURN ON TO MONDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL AND WATCH THE DON SHULA SHOW. EGADS - STICK TO THE GAME.

tjflyer27 11:44:54 AM Dec 05 2007

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raven hair ruby lips sparks fly from her finger tips suzy kolber is the hottest of them all

tjflyer27 11:43:45 AM Dec 05 2007

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raven hair ruby lips sparks fly from her finger tips suzy kolber is the hottest of them all

jimfmla07 10:45:06 AM Dec 05 2007

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I do not think you can seperated Al and John. They go together, they are a team, on the other had the men like the trio on Monday night with the Corn-guy... loosers.

caminata04 08:31:00 PM Dec 04 2007

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AL AND MADEN THE BEST IN THE BEST

karensbeebee65 07:31:52 PM Dec 04 2007

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REM DAWG IS THE BEST!!

jandtcoyne 07:11:00 PM Dec 04 2007

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MIke Emrik

elbachatero87 06:57:34 PM Dec 04 2007

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chris berman in the MAN... WHOOOOOOOOOOOOOP!

aaron5900 06:37:13 PM Dec 04 2007

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I hate listening to Bob Costas talk about sports. Hes very intelligent and competent, but needs to take his talents somewhere else. I could definately see him as a serious news journalist. Al Michaels is without a doubt the best. Works well with anyone they put with him, great play by play announcing, experience and knowledge. Excellent timing and its needed now more than ever since he started working with Madden who is not a great communicator but has a great range of knowledge, the coaches perspective, and an all around entertaining style. I do agree with the above comment that he is a bit repetitive though. Aaron in Fayetteville, AR GO HOGS!

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