To not at least have the individual in the uniform most associated with his persona is a 15 yard unsportsmanlike conduct penalty. A game misconduct is also issued for not being behind a link.
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What's really galling are the two conditional draft picks for the New England Patriots. 🤨
If you listened to Bills games years ago, Van Miller would run through a whole series of 'thank you's at game end, acknowledging the crew up in the booth and technical staff. I seem to recall at least two spotters (Dr. Ed Gusevitch being one), who I would guess would pass along info to Miller. Is it possible that staff has been pared down over the years, leaving the play by play and colour announcers to figure out what's occurring on the field.
Mark Kelso. His analysis was so guddam full between plays on broadcasts that it was almost annoying to listen to. A team being coached by Kelso would probably be going into a snap with play 'A' in mind, and contingency plans 'B' through 'M' to revert to. 😁
🎵Move 'em on, head 'em up, head 'em up, move 'em on.Move 'em on, head 'em up, Rawhide. 🎶
🎵Cut 'em out, ride 'em in, ride 'em im, cut 'em out, cut 'im out, Ride' em in, Rawhide!🎶