Tuesday, March 20, 2007
Petitioning For More Gus Johnson
I have created a petition.
I am not usually a proponent of these sort of things, but CBS' decision to replace Gus Johnson with James Brown as a play-by-play man for the upcoming regional semifinals and finals games is like downgrading from filet mignon to spam; BMW to a Fiat; Angelina Jolie to Jon Voight. And I can't stand for such a decrease in my quality of life.
You can sign the petition here. The petition states the following:
Dear CBS,
We are greatly infuriated that you have replaced the venerable Gus Johnson with James "big name" Brown as one of your four play-by-play men in your Sweet 16 and Elite 8 coverage of the NCAA Tournament. We are perturbed by the fact that you have "sold out", choosing to replace the best announcer in college basketball, who also happens to have eleven years of experience calling NCAA tourney games, for James Brown, a man whose resume before this NCAA tournament includes calling one single college basketball game in the past 13 years.
Not only is Brown lacking in college basketball experience, but when it comes to ability to excite viewers, Brown is completely outmatched and outclassed by Johnson. While Brown’s calls are insipid and mediocre, Johnson’s are memorable (see Ohio State-Xavier this year & Gonzaga-UCLA last year).
In conclusion, we respectfully request that next year you revert to your past actions, which include assigning your most talented, not your most paid, to call your Sweet 16 and Elite 8 games. Or if that can't be arranged, perhaps you could drop Jim Nantz into the Hudson with some cement sneakers? Or maybe we could check Billy Packer into an old age home? Seriously though, without Gus Johnson, the regional semi-finals and finals just aren’t quite the same.
Sincerely,
Disgruntled Gus Johnson Fans
I plan on sending the petition to CBS Sports once we have a sufficient amount of signatures.
14 Comments:
I second, third, and fourth your sentiments. GIVE ME MORE GUS!
James Brown belongs in the studio and only the studio. Make me some eggs James Brown.
Thats great, I love when he is calling a game
brilliant idea! if this works, you guys will be owed many thanks.
Signed!
I'm all signed up.
Fingures crossed.
Free Gus Johnson! Free Gus Johnson!
Gus rules! He is hands down the best play-by-play man CBS has, and may be the best in the business overall. It's a crime that he is not #1 around there. He should be calling the best games CBS has to offer. I could listen to that guy call a frog leaping contest.
36 signatures... I don't think we're getting Gus back. :(
Although on a positive note, Bill Simmons, still probably the most read internet sportswriter, wrote a piece basically saying what we all think... Gus Johnson is awesome, Billy Packer isn't... maybe that will get someone's attention. I can hope.
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Great petition, could you also remind them that no Dick Enberg in the NFL playoffs is just plain wrong. James Brown stole that for us in football, Gus and Craig Bolerjack in hoops. Ivy leaguers aren't that smart.
I agree.. Gus Johnson should be back in the regional semis and finals next year.. Brian Mroziak
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