[Flaco23]

Originally posted by TriggerMN
What??? Raftery rules!!! While every announcer may miss a ruling every now and then, at least Raftery has kept up with the rules for the most part since he stopped coaching, unlike Packer.

And what's not to like about somebody taking it "to the tin" to "SEND IT IN BIG FELLA!!!" With the kiss!!!

And I'm sorry, but "...and Verne Lundquist, team X starts out....MAN2MAN!!!" is worth watching the whole game. It's even better when Syracuse has to start the game on defense, because then "Jim Boeheim's Orangemen start out...*pause*...
in a 2-3 zone...*pause*...with MAN2MAN principles!!!"

While Packer's just a tool on a soapbox, Raftery IMHO supplies honest, fun, and real color commentary to each game.

So in closing, lay off my boy Bill Raftery with the nickel-dimers!!!!!

EXACTLY. I couldn't have said it better. Which is why I am continuing my three year boycott of CBS TV and turning on the radio to listen to Coach Thompson and the Governor... ONIONS!!!