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We had to shut down an announcer at PeeWee last weekend. I was on the opposite sideline, and they weren't complaining, but they were remarking sarcastically about how bad the guy wanted to be Chris Berman ... complete with one instance of "Could go ... all ... the ... way". It bugged me when I heard him say "#12 John Doe around the right side" before it was obvious to the defense where he was going, although I doubt the kiddos noticed much. I told LJ, who told a handy board member, who told him to cut it out. 3 plays later, after a rather ordinary tackle, it's "John Smith is PULVERIZED by James Jones!!!! The board member didn't even look to us - he yanked him right there.
I did have an instance early this season where the announcer actually said, "IT'S A REVERSE!!!" with the ball in the backfield, and I think it perked up the CB on my side that wasn't paying attention. We asked him to cut it out too, and didn't have further problems with him.
The announcers should not speak during the play. Ever.
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West Houston Mike
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