Vote For Your Week 11 Pammies Nominees!

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Sadly, the Pammies season is almost coming to a close.  There's only a couple weeks left in the regular season before conference championships and the bowls arrive.  Can Matt Millen continue his dramatic comeback or does Craig James extend his lead this week?  Both have multiple nominees this week as well as the Versus crew being well represented thanks to the eyes on TCU's upset of Boise State.

As a reminder as to how the Pammy vote works, each week we'll nominate 15-20 quotes for you to pick the best 10.  The winning quote of the week will earn that person 10 points all the way down to 1 point for 10th.  Remember, you can vote for your favorite five quotes.  Here are your Week 11 nominees...

1) "This is just out of QB sneak range. It's 3rd and 7." - Craig James (via sctvman)

2) "Depth is a problem on defense all over the Southeast Conference, especially on defense." - Gary Danielson (via TheBlightning)

3) "The Breakfast Club has turned into Happy Hour at Ross-Ade Stadium." - Tom Hart (via BloggerJustinF)

4) "He does a good job of reading, coming out of his zone and splitting the defenders on the screen. What I mean by defenders is the big offensive linemen." - Chris Spielman (via TheBlightning)

5) "Fans are wearing blue in honor of child support, err, child abuse" - Tom Rinaldi (via AlexFromBuffalo)

6) "The Gamecocks lead it by nine." - Tim Brando (via Dascenzo) It was 14-3.

7) "I'm no math major. 6 out of 10 is 60%." - Craig James (via BloggerJustinF) on the number of Big Ten stadiums named after people who served in the armed forces.  There are 12 Big Ten teams.

8) "Two things that will not show up on the stat sheet: two-point conversions." - Paul Burmeister (via RonFlatter)

9) "We knew this game was going to be a game." - Shaun King (via Jarvidus)

10) "4 seconds left on shot clock." - Verne Lundquist (via govolx)

11) "Every once in a while you throw a box on your head and you show up." - Matt Millen (via HurricaneStiz)

12) "These 2 safeties have to come up and play the box tight and hard." - Craig James (via MattHoeppner)

13) "Harten listed as 5'7 163 yards" - Verne Lundquist (via Michael_Necci)

14) "That's not how they wanted to start, Sean." - Matt Millen (via chaimy4life) Michigan lost a fumble for a TD on 1st play from scrimmage.

15) "Michigan State can't take the metal off the pedal" - Mike Bellotti (apsports89)

16) "Sometimes you can do everything right and you're still wrong" - Matt Millen (via GDixon410)

17) "Boise doesn't lose at home. You have to beat them" - Shaun King (via SoonerCharley)

Vote For Your Week 11 Pammy Nominees! (vote for up to five)

The winners will come Wednesday morning so make sure you vote early and often and check back for the full Week 12 announcing sked later this week!


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South American Soccer Announcer Tests Thoracic Diaphragm, Shouts "GOOLL" A Lot, Hums Hey Jude

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If you're a fan of foreign soccer announcers screaming "GOOOOOOOLLLLLLLL!!!!!!" then this is the clip for you because it happens four times over in Uruguay's 4-0 win over Chile in 2014 World Cup qualifying.  As a proud Liverpool supporter, the video is only made better by the fact that it's the great Luis Suarez scoring all four goals.  Suarez is turning into one of the best strikers in the world for Liverpool and Uruguay, but we're here to talk about this amazing announcer who has some of the longest "GOOOOOLLL" calls I've ever heard.  The third goal may be one of my favorite goal calls of all-time because of the humming of what sounds like the chorus to Hey Jude.  That's just awesome.  You owe it to yourself to start the work week the right way by watching this video...

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Straight Outta Stockton Week 10

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Today is a great Sunday to carve out a nice space on your favored couch or recliner and settle in for the best week of action in the 2011 NFL season so far.  Bills/Cowboys, Bucs/Texans, Steelers/Bengals, and Sants/Falcons are the featured early games while Giants/Niners and Bears/Lions go in the national window at 4 PM ET on Fox.  And, that's all a prelude to Patriots/Jets on Sunday Night Football.

You can check the comments below and our Twitter timeline for all submissions.  You can also tweet us by using the hashtag #SOSAA to send in quotes.  Then, we'll be back on Tuesdays with 15-20 nominees and you'll vote on our Top 10 for the week.  SOS winners will be announced Thursdays with updated standings.  Below you can find the links to last week's Top 10 and this week's NFL announcing schedule with broadcast maps.

Week 9 Dickies Winners & Standings

Week 10 NFL Announcing Schedule 

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"They should've changed the last name, taken the B off and put an R in there. Rush instead of Bush." - Brad Nessler (via ConnorKiesel)

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The Most Entertaining Thing About Pacquiao-Marquez Was Max Kellerman's Awkwardness

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Don't beat yourself up if you weren't able to watch last night's Marquez vs. Pacquiao fight. Although highly competitive and controversial, it never really popped off into a frenzy as in previous fights.

What I really enjoyed though was the post fight work of Max Kellerman who was thrust into the lead interviewing role with Larry Merchant sitting this fight out. This is probably something you'll see more often going forward as Kellerman has been groomed for awhile to replace Merchant, who is 80 years old. (Although still full of vigor, just ask Floyd Mayweather.)

The awkwardness started as Kellerman inquired if Pacquiao thought he definitively won the fight as it was pretty damn even in most people's eyes. Unfortunately, the mic cut out abruptly and Kellerman had to restart the interview a minute later when it was clear Pacquiao had spent some time already answering the question. 

Another odd issue was Kellerman clearly getting feedback in his ear as he was conducting the interview. After almost every answer that both Marquez or Pacquiao gave, Kellerman would stand there silent for a second or two, clearly listening to some feedback or potential translation before firing off another question. It wasn't a big deal and some didn't notice at first, but it seemed to make the post fight interviews seem less natural. I have no clue if Kellerman was being fed questions or what, but it was odd that it kept recurring and was noticeable throughout.

Things only got better from there as Kellerman conducted a locker room interview with Marquez who decided to do the interview naked but covering up with a massive sombrero. It was an odd visual and something that would be a bit of a distraction given the interview could get risque if Marquez lets his sombrero slip. I wonder if Kellerman actually had his non microphone hand ready to catch it just in case. Only in boxing...

"Where's That Little Kid?" Lee Corso Asks Off Mic During Gameday

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As Gameday was apparently coming out of a commercial break, a hot mic caught Lee Corso asking "Where's that little kid?" in something of an angry fashion.  Making things infinitely more awkward was the Gameday cameras focused in on the Penn State huddle at the time.  I'd have to imagine Corso thought he was off the air, but it's impossible to know the true context of what Corso was saying.  However, the combination of the audio and the video was far from the best timing in the world...

Update: Here's the word on what happened from ESPN PR...

MikeHumesESPN @awfulannouncing Corso's mic was open coming out break. It was in ref to charity auction winner at Stan who won opp to hand him mascot head

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The 2011 Pam Ward Chronicles Week 11

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All eyes are on Happy Valley this week where Dave Pasch and Chris Spielman have the task of presenting a football game amidst the Jerry Sandusky scandal.  Potential PSU head coaching candidate Urban Meyer misses the game due to the death of his father, thoughts and prayers certainly with him.  Elsewhere, Stanford/Oregon is the marquee on-field game this week in primetime on ABC.  You can check the full sked and updated standings at the links below.

Week 11 Announcing Schedule 

Week 10 winners and updated standings
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"This is just out of QB sneak range. It's 3rd and 7." - Craig James (via sctvman) 

"Let's have a come to jesus moment right now."- Jesse Palmer (via sctvman) 

"This Ga Tech/Va Tech game has the feeling of a playoff game". - Craig James (via BassinDawg) 

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Is That Ben Stein Announcing This High School Football Game Or Just Two Kids Who Need A New Calling In Life?

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When you hit the high school years, you are usually asked “What do you want to be when you get out of school?” at an insane rate. Some people just bust their ass to get to where they are at and others think they are blessed with a certain talent that they must share with the world.

Much like an early round American Idol castoff only put on the show for the embarrassment factor, it seems these two kids calling a local high school football game need to see the light and realize they do not have “it” when it comes to announcing skills.

Besides the fact it’s an utter snooze-fest listening to these two monotone voices, they can’t keep the play-by-by numbers or names right, there is zero enthusiasm in their voice and you can’t tell the difference in their voice between an injury and a touchdown.  Come to think of it, maybe they can announce the Super Bowl for Fox.

What makes it worse is that its not just one guy sucking the life out of the room, there’s TWO of them. Even though it’s high school, football is supposed to be exciting. (Just ask PYROTECHNICS.)  It’s not supposed to sound like an amateur golf matchup being called by two guys who just downed an off-brand of NyQuil.

They end the video with “man this is just sad to watch.” No sir, it was sad to listen to.

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Jon Ritchie Speaks About His Personal Interaction With Jerry Sandusky

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ESPN's Jon Ritchie personally knew Jerry Sandusky as a teenager and had a close relationship with the man accused of some of the most heinous crimes ever associated with a sports figure.  We make fun of the frivolous nature of First Take quite a bit, but this may be one of the most hard-hitting segments regarding the Sandusky case.  Given Ritchie's personal relationship with Sandusky as a teenager and beyond, his shock, grief, and distress over the news is especially profound.  There are so many soundbytes worth pulling out of this segment and a few quotes from Ritchie are below.  But if you've been following this case, make sure you watch the entire ten minutes for some incredible perspective on this tragic story...

 

On Sandusky...

"I loved him.  I thought that he was what I wanted to be when I was old enough to be that."

On The Second Mile...

"When I first retired from professional football, my first thought was I should call Jerry and see if he'll let me join the Second Mile."

On rumors circulating as far back as 2009...

"There were rumors circling in 2009 in Pennslyvania... I think the general consensus where I lived was it was probably a disgruntled kid who had something in for Jerry.  Now, I think we all know that that is not the case.  That this is horrendous, horrifying, and tragic."

On the tragedy...

"These tragedies out now have brought everyone to the darkest place... I can't fathom sports right now.  I don't even care about sports right now because this picture of what I thought was good has exploded."

"This is just the beginning of the most horrific story in sports."

"It was impossible for me to conceive that this took place.  This has caused me to reevaluate everything I think is real around me.  My reality was Jerry Sandusky was Mother Theresa and I know all those kids, all those victims felt the same way because that's what he elicited in you."

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This Week In Screengrab Snafus - 11/11

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"Host Tide knock off top-ranked Tigers."  That was the Fox Sports headline minutes after LSU defeated Alabama 9-6 in the Game of the Century last Saturday.  My only question is why would Jordan Jefferson be the featured player on the marquee for an Alabama victory headline?  Oops. 

Reader Steve Miles passed along this screengrab from ESPN.com.  Are things that bad in Indy, or is this a window into the future to the Colts drafting Andrew Luck and then trading Manning to Cleveland?  Hmm...

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The leader's confusion continued onto the television side too (and I'm not just talking Lou Holtz).  I don't think there's an "O" or "W" in the names of Texas and Texas Tech.  Thanks to Dave Gerig for submitting...

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And speaking of that Texas-Texas Tech game, which the Longhorns won 52-20.  ESPN's bottom line was just a bit off though, showing a pending 38-35 Tech victory.  Take that, Longhorn Network conspiracy theorists! (h/t Chris Due)

By the way, did you know that the Longhorn Network is free online this weekend!  Now we can all freely choose not to watch!

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And finally, from last week's Gameday, Oklahoma State's impressive unbeaten season saw them rise to #3... and #6 in the BCS Standings. (h/t Bob Kibble)

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That was your week in Screengrab Snafus, next time be careful out there!

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Real Tweets From Real People - Brad Nessler & Mike Mayock

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Last night was the debut of NFL Network's newest announcing team - Brad Nessler and Mike Mayock.  Given the embarrassing failures of the league's own network to provide a coherent, insightful... hell, even an average broadcasting team for Thursday Night Football, expectations were high the new team could turn the page.  And even though I couldn't watch the game (thanks Time Warner Cable!), it appears Nessler and Mayock delivered, which I kinda predicted in May.  #Humblebrag.  

Take a look at Real Tweets From Real People from one year and one day ago for the Millen/Theismann disaster and compare it to this year's overwhelmingly positive version.  It's amazing what two interesting, competent, entertaining announcers can do for a broadcast!

QF2G  @awfulannouncing @richeisen @SI_PeterKing nessler and mayock are a great announcing duo, pity they're only around for Thursday games.
marcp13  @awfulannouncing holy crap, Mayock is solid!
matt_08  @awfulannouncing took them six years to get it right. better late than never.
reddiePhysical  @awfulannouncing Mayock is the finest color analyst we have in football today.
ConnorKiesel  @awfulannouncing non-awful announcing on TNF?!? Dare I say good announcing? This is a first.
skytalkertv  Brad Nessler >>>>>> Jim Nantz >>>>>>>> Mike Tirico >>>> Joe Buck @awfulannouncing
CaptTouchback  Mike Mayock is to Matt Millen as 2005 Carson Palmer is to 2011 Carson Palmer. #NotEvenClose (cc: @awfulannouncing)
ThisGivenSunday  If Mayock and Nessler keep saying intelligent things, @myoder84 will have to start a new blog. #AwfulNiceAnnouncing

AdamSchein  Mike Mayock is so damn good. And to think, last year we were suffering with millen and theisman. Great job NFLN.
patnash  very enjoyable broadcast so far I think. This kills the Bob Papa, Theisman, Millen connection..... #AnythingBeatsThat
Josh_D_Manning  I really love Mike Mayock as the new commentator analysis on Thursday Night Football. Way better than Matt Millen and Joe Theismann.
robertneely  NFL Network cutting loose Theismann and Millen in favor of Mayock is a huge leap forward #makingthursdaynightfootballwatchable
FauxJohnMadden  "I really miss Joe Theismann and Matt Millen on these Thursday Night Football games." - Literally nobody
RealAdvanced  Brad Nessler/Mike Mayock, thank you NFL Network... felt sorry for Bob Papa bc he was decent, but Millen & Theismann= all-time horrible
RaidersBlog  Most enjoyable NFL broadcast I can remember. I haven't rolled my eyes at the announcers once.

mepucin  Hearing Mayock, Nessler call game as if they were old buds immersed in NFL for years, great job NFL Network, Eager for next week.
Curtis_Crabtree  Brad Nessler and Mike Mayock killing it on this broadcast tonight. Really refreshing. Focus on the game in front of them and good insight.
TheMontyShow  Mayock and Nessler have been very good tonight...enjoying their call @nflnetwork
BlogAndTackle  After several years of trying to find the right combo, NFL Net has good one in Nessler-Mayock. Both are solid pros who mesh well.
EdogPoker  Thank you NFL network for Nessler and Mayock announcing team. I would rather watch dancing with the stars then listen to Bryant Gumbel.
RossTuckerNFL  Also like that Mayock calls Brad Nessler "Ness". Pretty sure he just made that nickname up.
firejimcaldwell  Mayock & Nessler might be the best broadcast team I've heard on an NFL game in a long time. 

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