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Don Munson's call of the winning play was the best...
Jul 11, 2017, 6:21 PM
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And it isn't even close.
I realize there's not a lot of love for Munson here, and to each their own. But his call was spot on, it was passionate, and it was without question the best of any that happened.
People say he doesn't always paint a picture like he should. Fair enough, I don't listen to the radio enough to argue that point. I'm usually either at the game, or watching on TV.
But I dare anyone to tell me how he could have painted a better picture or done a better job of the call:
"Alright boys I'm just tellin' ya, six seconds left, you don't have a whole lot of time to spend on this...
Six seconds left, 1st and Goal, at the two.
Empty backfield, Watson goes shotgun. Ball on the left hash, wide side of the field to the right.
Watson takes the snap, rolls right, flips it in the end zone...
HUNTER RENFROW CAUGHT IT...TOUCHDOWN, TOUCHDOWN, TOUCHDOWN!
With a second left, Watson hits Renfrow and Clemson grabs a 34-31 lead and is one second away from the second National Championship in School history!"
For all the Munson haters, you're wrong on this one. Amazing call, couldn't have done it any better.
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Yep, I agree 110% and i listened to many from foreign counties too!
Jul 11, 2017, 6:24 PM
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And, please don't tell Da Donald that i was messing around with foreigner broadcasters! Ha..
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I just forwarded this directly to trumps twitter account.
Jul 11, 2017, 8:13 PM
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I would like to hear Yannity's call.
Jul 11, 2017, 6:27 PM
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I loved the "orange in the end zone!" call.
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Re: I would like to hear Yannity's call.
Jul 11, 2017, 6:29 PM
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I don't know if you're being serious or not, but I was definitely a fan of "Orange in the end zone."
As expected, many on here hated that as well. Some folks just wanna ##### about something.
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Guess my taste in things just sucks then.
Jul 11, 2017, 9:01 PM
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Because it was unique and set Clemson apart from other radio announcers.
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Re: Guess my taste in things just sucks then.
Jul 12, 2017, 12:13 PM
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That makes two of us. Because I very much liked it also.
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Re: I kind of thought it was cheesy.***
Jul 11, 2017, 6:46 PM
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We can always count on Renegade for his comprehensive analysis. Thanks Renegade.
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Well, his handle is Renegade, after all.
Jul 11, 2017, 6:51 PM
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Re: Well, his handle is Renegade, after all.
Jul 11, 2017, 7:04 PM
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****
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Re: It took a while to get all of my points together and
Jul 11, 2017, 7:03 PM
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I know you worked hard on it. We appreciate your contributions. Bless your little heart.
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OK, i'm gonna go take a nap know.***
Jul 11, 2017, 7:05 PM
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Re: OK, i'm gonna go take a nap know.***
Jul 11, 2017, 7:06 PM
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Well you earned it. That's for sure.
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Re: Orange in the endzone was AWFUL.
Jul 11, 2017, 7:02 PM
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Can you tell me why? Serious question, and similar to my question about Munson.
Can you actually say what it was about it that was bad? It was unique, it was exciting, it was his calling card which is important in radio broadcasting.
I just don't understand why people are so critical other than: "He's not Jim Phillips."
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You're kidding, right?...
Jul 11, 2017, 7:08 PM
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His call is average at best.
If you want to hear a professional listen sometimes to Sean McDonough.
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Re: You're kidding, right?...
Jul 11, 2017, 7:12 PM
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Care to elaborate? Because I beg to differ. Everyone seems to like that call, and I found it bland and not informative.
In comparison to Munson, who gets heat for not being informative or passionate enough, McDonough's call was weak, and sounded like he was just calling another game.
I think people have in their heads that our announcers suck since JP, and I believe that's absolute crap.
But I'm truly open to why you feel differently, if you care to state your case with detail.
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That's because they do suck since JP...
Jul 11, 2017, 7:20 PM
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Listen to an entire game, it's embarrassing. Sounds like a Belton Honea Path JV game.
I might be old fashioned though I grew up listening to JP and Larry Munson and Al Ciraldo and Wes Durham.
As bad a DM is however, he is 100 times better than that idiot Todd "Burn Lounge" Ellis.
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Re: That's because they do suck since JP...
Jul 11, 2017, 7:22 PM
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I wasn't talking about an entire game. I was, and very specifically singled out, the game winning call. I even said that I don't listen enough to argue against his overall announcing.
So, now that we're on the same page. Munson's call of the game winning TD in the Natty was leaps and bounds better than any other. Period.
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OK dammmit..a compromise!
Jul 11, 2017, 7:25 PM
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Orange in the End Zone & Hunter Renfrew caused it with 1 second to go!
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Well we can disagree...
Jul 11, 2017, 7:41 PM
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On that ONE PLAY it's a small miracle he didn't screw it up.
I like to listen to real professionals, or at the very least someone that's played the game.
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Re: Well we can disagree...
Jul 11, 2017, 7:46 PM
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"It's a miracle he didn't screw it up." Shocker you can't enjoy it with that outlook.
Sorry if I'm being blunt, but it seems you can't see the forest for the trees.
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Oh I enjoyed it, at the game******
Jul 11, 2017, 7:49 PM
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Re: Oh I enjoyed it, at the game******
Jul 11, 2017, 7:51 PM
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As did I, in case that was an attempt to belittle me and assume I didn't attend. The moments after that touchdown I spent with my father and brother were priceless. One of the best memories of my life.
And yet, I can still recognize a good call when I hear it, without bias. How about you?
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What bias would I have? I wasn't belittling you at all...
Jul 11, 2017, 7:58 PM
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I just don't agree with your opinion. To me his play calling, even that last play, is average at best. I preferred the Sean McDonough version and even the ESPN sideline guy over DM.
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Re: What bias would I have? I wasn't belittling you at all...
Jul 11, 2017, 8:09 PM
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Oh well then. Like I said. To each their own.
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Sean McDonough easily had the best call of the last play.
Jul 12, 2017, 12:03 PM
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It's the only call of that last play that gives me chills. The rest of them fall well below his.
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Re: Let's put you in the booth then.***
Jul 11, 2017, 9:10 PM
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I tried this at the CFB HOF in Atlanta, with prompts on a play I have seen multiple times, and I am experienced in public speaking to a point. And...I sucked horribly.
Which is why I have appreciation for the difficulty of those guys jobs.
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Re: You're kidding, right?...
Jul 11, 2017, 7:34 PM
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I wouldnt say Mcdonoughs was weak, but you are right that it sounded like any other game for him. I liked Munsons call because he is our guy. Sounded like he had more heart and soul into it. I also like the Eli Gold call. The defeat in his voice is music to my ears.
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Re: You're kidding, right?...
Jul 11, 2017, 7:36 PM
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Thank you for getting it.
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Re: This is how JP called it
Jul 11, 2017, 7:25 PM
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You won't hear me argue with this, litterally made me tear up the first time I heard it. I know it isn't real, but man...good stuff.
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No problem with your breakdown at all...
Jul 11, 2017, 8:36 PM
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I like Munson anyway. However, you must realize that the very best callers no the beauty of silence, that is, when not to babble, but let the crowd do the talking after the big moment. Munson doesn't know how to do this (yet) and has room to grow here. I refer you to the very best, such as Sean McDonough - look up his call when Michigan State blocked the Michigan punt, and listen to the call, esp. right after the big play - silence for a while. Also, Vin Scully of the Dodgers was hug on this - not talking too much. This is the most difficult thing for an announcer to do. I believe, on this note, our Clemson boys could not quit babbling right after Renfro caught the ball, and it wasn't just munson it was also Rodney williams who couldn't remain quiet.
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Re: No problem with your breakdown at all...
Jul 11, 2017, 8:47 PM
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Thank you for actually backing up your point. The national championship call I will stand by. But you articulated very well reasons why Munson could be better. Much better.
Mr. McDonough's reputation is obviously good. And I'm sure that's why he's one of the premier announcers in the nation.
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is that the name of the spanish guy?
Jul 11, 2017, 8:38 PM
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he was the best
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How great is it...
Jul 12, 2017, 12:09 PM
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to spend the off season arguing about who made the best call of the game winning touchdown in the National Championship game...
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Re: How great is it...
Jul 12, 2017, 12:14 PM
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Pretty dang great. 
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Re: How great is it...
Jul 12, 2017, 12:25 PM
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And arguing why our QB commit should be ranked #1 in the nation instead of #2. It's a great time to be a Clemson Tiger!
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It wasn't bad but...
Jul 12, 2017, 12:35 PM
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...Sean McDonough's basic but emotional call topped the list for me.
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i've despised Don Munson's voice on the radio since his.....
Jul 12, 2017, 1:21 PM
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afternoon show on WCCP. JMO
his call was "decent" for HIM, but when compared to the other "professional" calls (including the spanish version) his just doesn't live up to the others........JMO
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Re: i've despised Don Munson's voice on the radio since his.....
Jul 12, 2017, 1:43 PM
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Despised his voice...wow.
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Re: Don Munson's call of the winning play was the best...
Jul 12, 2017, 1:36 PM
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I disagree but respect your opinion.
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Re: Don Munson's call of the winning play was the best...
Jul 12, 2017, 1:48 PM
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It's just that your son sounds like someone who should be giving a book review on the solar system or how to bake a cake, Mrs. Munson. Im sure Don was a stud back in his elementary school days but his overall perception of the game and what is going on is just that, elementary.
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Re: Don Munson's call of the winning play was the best...
Jul 12, 2017, 1:52 PM
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If the best really is the standard, Clemson will have a new person in the booth with Rodney Williams soon anyway and we can all quit trashing Munson. I'm sure he's a good guy, just no business being in sports.
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