Musberger is doing well

[DGNB]

Like many on here, I have never thought much of US commentating. (although, i also don't want to pick it to death like many BSers because it it is a lot harder than it looks, like most anything.) However, I do have to say that I appreciate the job Brent Musberger is doing. While he plainly admits he doesn't know much about the game, he seems genuinely interested and excited. he may never become a soccer fan, but he understands and respects the importance of the World Cup and the National Team. He has always been a class act and I appreciate the job he is doing now. So many non soccer commentators act as if they are talking about soccer with a gun to their back. Musberger is enjoying this. It's nice to see. (Honestly, he would probably be a better play by play guy than anyone we have in germany right now, rather than having him host halftime shows.)

[jammybastard]

It's funny that you post this, because having worked with Brent before I was struck by how loose he was in the studio segments this morning before the Iran v. Mexico kickoff. It's nice to see him hangin' with the kids, eg; Lalas and Foudy.
I'm torn about them using him. I admit I'm a regular watcher of Match of the Day, and I miss having a quality soccer vet who's also smooth on the air hosting. The closest I've seen is Cobi Jones, but he can't host.
I think we all have figured out that ABC/ESPN is not going to cater to the hardcore soccer fan on their "A" show and Brent is the embodiment of that.

[wjarrettc]

We were saying the same thing this morning about how Brent seemed genuinely interested and how much we appreciated his professionalism and interest.

[DGNB]

Could this be a turning point in the media's treatment? or is this an one time deal, simply because Musberger is all class. That being said, i am actually liking him better here than on some of his other gigs. (not because he does a poor job in basketball, etc, but because he seems to really be enjoying the Cup. He's got world cup fever, HAHAHAHA) I bet he would really be swept up if he could get out to a stadium and call it live!!!!

[Scrambles]

I hate Musberger's play-by-play, but found him pretty palatable when I caught a little bit of the pre-game coverage this morning.

[monster]

Can't you guys read the sticky at the top of this forum?

Thread closed. Move all further discussion into the one thread designated for these sorts of things.