The Aikman Mouth

My roommate and I have spent a lot of time enjoying sports on television and on radio over the past six months and we can't help but critique all of the Play by Play and Color announcers that call each game.

Troy Aikman having a basket of fries, oh Troy.

We have decided to put together a couple of lists. One for our favorite Play by Play guys, and another that highlights our least preferred Color announcers. There were only two criteria, the call had to be on T.V. or Radio.

Nate's Play by Play top 5


1. Gus Johnson

Nate says, "Don't get me wrong Gus Johnson is a man among kindergartners when it comes to commentating, but why would he say that about Chris Johnson? 

2. Denny Matthews
3. Dick Enberg
4. Mitch Holthus
5. Mike Patrick

Stefan's Play by Play  top 5

1. Joe Buck
2. Vin Scully
3. Bob Uecker

 Everyone knows who Bob Uecker is right?

     4. Jon Miller
     5. Bob Costas

Most of these guys are Baseball announcers, but that's what I grew up watching and listening to most of the time.

Least Preferred color 5 Nate

1. Phil Simms
2. Dan Deardorf
3. Ed Cunningham
4. Randy Cross
5. Bill Raferty

Just to preview my list, we watch a lot of football on FOX, and when Troy Aikman calls a game with Joe Buck it is hilarious! it is great to make fun of Aikman not only because he was my younger brother's idol when he was playing, but because Troy says some of the most confusing things when calling the cowboy games. So we coined a term just for him, and announcers who say funny things like Troy or John Madden, we call it "The Aikman Mouth." I'm sure you can find something on YouTube that backs this up.

 Least Preferred color 5 Stefan

1. Troy Aikman
2. John Madden
3. Tim McCarver
4. Dennis Miller
5. Tony Kornheiser