Tell me again why Gus Johnson doesn't do college football games? You mean to tell me his energy, presence and ability to heighten the drama could not be utilized on Saturdays as well? You will not find an announcer more genuinely enthusiastic about sports than Gus Johnson--at least not this side of the Rio Grande (Andres Cantor is probably in a class of his own).
Johnson had the call of Brandon Stokely's game-winning touchdown catch for the Broncos this past Sunday, and had more emotion in his voice than the Broncos' radio crew. He has no shortage of great games on his resume; his work in March Madness is legendary. But what makes Gus Johnson such an incredible announcer is how he can come across as a professional fan. His thought process is that of a fan's, not an announcer or analyst. First and foremost, he brings excitement. He could be calling curling, and I would tune in and chuck the remote (he's sweeping... SWEEPING... SWEEPING!! Oh, young fella! Look at that stone go! Ha ha!!!). If NBC wants to up the ante for the Olympics in Vancouver this winter, tab Gus Johnson, give him three months to learn the skeleton or bobsled event, and let the ratings magic ensue.
Week one in the NFL had its fair share of drama, but thankfully, the stars aligned once again for Gus Johnson to give us the best play of the 2009 season. Even better: we've sixteen more weeks for Gus to try and top it.
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