Michigan 'potentially' avoids whiteout game at psu with announcement of msu v osu on nbc primetime

Submitted by M Gulo Gulo on May 15th, 2023 at 12:54 PM

Title says it all. Both games are Nov 11. Looks like Big Noon had dibs and took Michigan/psu so nbc took msu/osu. Nothing official from Michigan, psu or fox as of this posting.

Amazinblu

May 15th, 2023 at 1:56 PM ^

For some reason, Mel gets a lot of negative vibes.   With all due respect, I disagree.  I think Mel's doing wonderful things in EL - and, has the Spartans going in an ideal direction. 

It probably sounds like a broken record - but, give him a raise and an extension.   He should be the Spartans head football coach forever.   I hope he lives to be 100.

wolve1972

May 16th, 2023 at 5:05 PM ^

I guess my question is why would any network put MSU on prime time ? UM, PSU, OSU - yes - but MSU ? They're a horse shit program and will get absolutely get rolled by the other 3 teams this year. Just crazy. But, come to think of it, they do have the $95 million buffoon.

Amazinblu

May 15th, 2023 at 1:51 PM ^

For that game in Columbus on November 11th - I'll be cheering for the meteor to make an evening appearance.   By they way, I'll also be cheering for a meteor to make an appearance in South Bend the evening of Saturday September 23rd when the squad from Columbus faces the Irish.

Romeo50

May 16th, 2023 at 9:25 AM ^

Exactly! Difference is one was still conscious. They asked Alan if he was intimidated on playing Ron Dayne (250 lbs.) in an upcoming game while at UM and he said "why? I am a 330 lb man". Point taken.

Qmatic

May 15th, 2023 at 1:14 PM ^

NBC's #1 Team is Noah Eagle & Todd Blackledge with Kathryn Tappan as Sideline. I have to say I'm not as familiar with Noah Eagle, but his dad is one of the best in the business.

How do you guys think this trio stacks up against:

BIG Noon on Fox: Gus & Klatt with the All-American Girl Jenny Taft

SEC on CBS: Brad Nessler & Danielson with Jenny Dell

ESPN on ABC: Fowler & Herbie with Molly McGrath.

Best PBP: Nessler or Gus (depends on your personal style) Best Color: Klatt, and it's no contest. Best Sideline: I like Jenny Taft the most. Best Production: Probably ESPN

I think NBC's crew is pretty formidable and could very well be one of the top. Just gotta get used to their broadcast style and get over the fact that you aren't watching Notre Dame which is what I always associate NBC for College Football with. 

MGolem

May 15th, 2023 at 1:36 PM ^

I liked Sean McDonough with Blackledge. Its a shame that duo is breaking up. Noah Eagle has the same cadence as his pops. You can definitely hear the similarities although it is not eerie like Cris Collinsworth and his son Jac.

I don't know about best but worst would be Fowler PBP, and Danielson (or Fumbelson as my dad calls him) on color. Can't go wrong with any of those ladies on the sidelines. 

zh2oson

May 15th, 2023 at 4:37 PM ^

I'm not as familiar with Noah Eagle

Clippers fan here.  Noah has done radio play-by-play for us the past two years.  He's frickin' fantastic.  Like...unbelievably good, considering he was 23 (!!!!) when he started doing games.  You'd never know he is/was a kid. 

I knew he was never long for this NBA backwater, but I'm sad he's gone. 

He's a rising super-star.  

goblu330

May 15th, 2023 at 1:16 PM ^

They will probably still do the whiteout game against Michigan but that doesn't matter.  Harbaugh has beaten them in two whiteout day games.  It is just the night game that needs to be avoided.  That place is an absolute hellscape at night.