Eleven Warriors

I like a few of the females who work on sportcenter and firsttake and think that they would be alot better than the woman that calls the espn 2 games.  

It's a different skill set. I don't think ESPN has anybody that does both.

I tend to have stronger opinions about the color commentators than about the pbp person, because I'm counting on them to tell me something I can't see for myself -- though the woman (Beth Mowins?) who repeatedly said "Rod Jones" was pretty embarrassing.

No one is ever satisfied with announcers, are they?  Half the people you meet hate Brent Musburger, half think he's the greatest.  Half think John Gruden is an American gem, the other half feel he's the worst thing to hit broadcasting since John Madden (whom, not coincidentally, half the people like).

Point is, I find complaining about sports commentators not only part of the tradition of college football, but an equal-opportunity venture...in other words, it doesn't matter what gender the commentator is, someone is going to hate him/her.  I personally think Beth Mowins (I think that's who you're talking about) does a tremendous job...certainly better than her co-host Andre Ware.  In a profession being over-run by no-talent ex-jock hacks, I've gotta respect her for being pretty good.  But in general, you're getting the C team for whatever B1G game aires at noon on ESPN2.  It's better to be drunk by then anyway.

I think most people liked Keith Jackson.  He was probably as close as you can get to universal popularity.

SEC, I am very stunned you haven't been downvoted to nothingness for your title. I understand your point but maybe you should say you don't like a specific person as opposed to "I dislike the women commentary on espn2". It does sound chauvinistic. If you don't want to accidentally sound that way, try to think of a better title. It ruins your point.

I really haven't paid much attention I guess. I try to tune out the commentators because they annoy me so much that I can't remember who is who let alone gender. Basketball, Doris Burke is as good as anyone. I like Sage Steele with her sportscenter and other stuff. I really think whichever female is opposite Colin Cowherd is a darling and a gem for having to do that. His ego barely fits in the door let alone allow her to say much. Michelle had to be spunky and aggressive to get anything in edgewise.

I get you man! Just hate for the 11W ladies to attack you when your intent was fair!

@squirrel - this is where the difference in the men vs women comes in. We women will not go on attack mode. We will just quietly take it in, let it stew and very subtly go for the kill shot in about a year. LOL

@SEC - I took no offense seriously. Please Carry on ;-)

I actually think the women I've seen broadcast games do a pretty good job.

SEC Buckeye, thank you for changing the title. I got what you are trying to say, so, shrug, no reason to go after you with hammer and tongs. Besides, there are a number of male sportscasters that I automatically put the mute button on. Like Desmond Howard and Joe Theismann.

11W has been blessed with the likes of Elika and Sarah.  I think they both know more about football than anyone of the sideline reporters for espin2. 

I can't say I enjoy women calling the game, but I will admit, most of them that do are spot on with the calls.  They rarely screw up names (Musberger) and they typically know more of what's going on around the teams playing than half the guys.  But honestly, there are maybe 6-8 broadcasters out there whose voice and/or know-how are just far and away better than the rest.  Sometimes it's a tradeoff for voice/tone and the way the game is called.

ESPN needs better commentators period.

He's not saying he dislikes them because they are women. He sounds like he is saying he dislikes the female perspective these specific analysts bring. Nothing about what you said is sexist or chauvinistic.