Geeminy Christmas! Rating the state’s top football broadcasting teams
John Brooks
Here’s my picks for the state’s top five college football broadcasting teams. Honorable mention would have to go to OSU’s current team of Dave Hunziker (“Pistols firing!) and John Holcomb.
1. John Brooks and Mike Treps, OU, 1978-1990. John Brooks’ colorful calls (“Geeminy Christmas!) and Treps’ thoughtful analysis brought excitement to the broadcasts.
2. Curt Gowdy and Bob Murphy, OU, 1945-1950. The pair covered OU’s first national title and went on to become Hall of Fame baseball announcers.
3. Bill Teegins and Tim Dirato, OSU, 1991-2000. The underrated team covered the Cowboys with flair until Teegins was silenced by the plane crash.
4. Bruce Howard and Rick Couri, TU, 1993-2011. Howard’s excellent play-by-play skills and Couri’s passion for TU sports makes for an entertaining broadcast.
5. Bob Barry and Merv Johnson, OU, 1999-2010. As the voice of OU athletics for many years, Barry thrived with many partners. Johnson brings interesting analysis through his insights in the program.
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I enjoyed the replay Todd and Brad did on one of the weak links on the team, the Offensive Line. Breaking down repeated missed blocks by the center, guards, tackles. Like the center calls the wrong blocking scheme. There’s always a lot of folks in the backfield with different colored uniforms on. OU has a QB that can’t make a play with his feet, and the offensive line throwing “look-out” blocks. Bad combination, but it’s been that way since Bomar and Thompson left.
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