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Media Approval Ratings: Gus Johnson

the.outlaw.jose.mourinho — Mon, 25 Feb 2008 20:56:39 EST

@Hank Scorpio: you can't beat the 04'ers... er'body knows that.

N'Dongo!

the.outlaw.jose.mourinho

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The Diesel — Mon, 25 Feb 2008 18:49:34 EST

Gus johnson / Scott Van Pelt are like the Rockers. Awesome all around. Well, except when Shawn Michaels dumped Jannety through the Barbor Shop window. I'm assuming Van Pelt would be tossed through.

The Diesel

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Cindy Cinnamon Roll Brunson — Mon, 25 Feb 2008 17:42:16 EST

my most emphatic approval by a mile.

Cindy Cinnamon Roll Brunson

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Billy Clyde Puckett — Mon, 25 Feb 2008 15:53:41 EST

@BraveSrRob: To each their own.

Billy Clyde Puckett

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BraveSrRob — Mon, 25 Feb 2008 15:51:13 EST

@Billy Clyde Puckett: "I was going to say that those among us who voted in the negative are likely people who molest children."

Fixed

BraveSrRob

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RAM — Mon, 25 Feb 2008 15:43:24 EST

@PSU532:

Not EACH college...my beloved Dayton Flyers are absent (then again, they're usually absent from the NCAA tournament, too, so that might have something to do with it...)

RAM

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Billy Clyde Puckett — Mon, 25 Feb 2008 15:42:02 EST

@Brazil Thrill: I was going to say that those among us who voted in the negative are likely people who do play-by-play professionally.

Billy Clyde Puckett

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Cooler Than Warm Milk — Mon, 25 Feb 2008 15:22:07 EST

Gus Johnson is sports

Cooler Than Warm Milk

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Hank Scorpio-Steinbrenner — Mon, 25 Feb 2008 15:04:10 EST

@MoBot: You mean Xavier, Butler lost to Florida.

And thanks for making me remember that. Jerk.

Hank Scorpio-Steinbrenner

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Stet Sports Blog — Mon, 25 Feb 2008 14:57:44 EST

Everything we wanted Stephen A. to be.

Stet Sports Blog

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crazyjoedavola — Mon, 25 Feb 2008 14:49:27 EST

Im late on this I know. One of the beauties of being a Knick fan was the play by play roster. Marv was the main guy, Breen was the fill in, and Gus was the utility guy. That was a deep bench. Deeper than the Knicks have had in about 10 years. Yes to Gus. And no to the Knicks.

crazyjoedavola

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Evgeni Merkin — Mon, 25 Feb 2008 14:43:21 EST

Gus Johnson, wasn't he in Buttbusters II?

Evgeni Merkin

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suntastic — Mon, 25 Feb 2008 14:38:57 EST

@Its The Beer Talking: Thank you, Chandler.

suntastic

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drewheyman — Mon, 25 Feb 2008 14:23:31 EST

@PSU532: yours was weak? the ones i listened to were almost a minute long each. that's alot of cheering!!

drewheyman

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Dirka Dirka — Mon, 25 Feb 2008 14:18:16 EST

Cut the crap Leitch! Give us Stephen A.!

Dirka Dirka

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The Sports Hernia — Mon, 25 Feb 2008 14:13:04 EST

Why can't they do that to Dick Stockton's face in HD?

The Sports Hernia

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Ichiro Death Glare — Mon, 25 Feb 2008 14:06:51 EST

There are no words to describe how awesome this call was:

Just think if Batista made the shot.

Ichiro Death Glare

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Cowboycane — Mon, 25 Feb 2008 14:05:49 EST

Fuck Nader, I'm voting Johnson/Van Pelt '08

Cowboycane

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the.outlaw.jose.mourinho — Mon, 25 Feb 2008 13:59:35 EST

Enter. Princeton.

the.outlaw.jose.mourinho

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PSU532 — Mon, 25 Feb 2008 13:55:39 EST

He's whoring himself out on his website. Pretty weak ringtones for each pro team and each college.

Only $1.99 each!

[www.gusjohnsonsports.com]

PSU532

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NovakAintNoJokovic — Mon, 25 Feb 2008 13:53:55 EST

@Gourmet Spud: It's Martin La.....ah, never mind.

Definitely approve. Anyone who's that passionate about what they do without acting like a know-it-all (*cough* Billy Packer *cough*) gets my vote.

NovakAintNoJokovic

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The Gizmo from Pismo — Mon, 25 Feb 2008 13:53:13 EST

Van Pelt has gotten a higher rating than Gus Johnson. That seems wrong.

The Gizmo from Pismo

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Full of Kaka — Mon, 25 Feb 2008 13:52:31 EST

@HebrewHammer: What about Gus Frerotte?

Full of Kaka

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metalmaniac — Mon, 25 Feb 2008 13:48:18 EST

Simply put, Gus is the man.

metalmaniac

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Chico Mike — Mon, 25 Feb 2008 13:48:06 EST

When I look at the weekly game lineups on CBS to see who they're showing in my area, I get excited when I see Gus is calling the game. No other announcer gets that reaction from me.

March Madness can't come soon enough...

Chico Mike

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Bob Loblaw — Mon, 25 Feb 2008 13:46:23 EST

The Gus remix

Bob Loblaw

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Herbies_Wingman — Mon, 25 Feb 2008 13:44:33 EST

Bynum to the Buccccckkeetttt~

Herbies_Wingman

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strong like bull smart like tractor — Mon, 25 Feb 2008 13:44:12 EST

The way Simmons constantly drools over the guy is almost enough to make me vote against him. Almost.

strong like bull smart like tractor

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Bob Loblaw — Mon, 25 Feb 2008 13:43:22 EST

@MoBot: "....and we're goin to overtime, innn Lexington! Ha Haaaaa!"

Bob Loblaw

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Its The Beer Talking — Mon, 25 Feb 2008 13:43:20 EST

@Brazil Thrill: I approved 'em both.

Gus Johnson:Gorilla Monsoon :: Billy Packer:Jesse "The Body" Ventura

Its The Beer Talking

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Yostal — Mon, 25 Feb 2008 13:42:49 EST

@ArkansasFred: OK, you raise a good point.

Yostal

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racistmascot_inc — Mon, 25 Feb 2008 13:42:43 EST

@BigTenObsession:

It's like HoF voters who leave Willie Mays off of their ballot, because if Babe Ruth didn't get 100%, no one gets 100%.

racistmascot_inc

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7-8 Deville — Mon, 25 Feb 2008 13:41:41 EST

I'm sure in twenty years we'll all turn on him, but APROVE!

7-8 Deville

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BradLee — Mon, 25 Feb 2008 13:40:44 EST

Who could vote against Gus Johnson? Seriously, he makes sports fun.

BradLee

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BigTenObsession — Mon, 25 Feb 2008 13:40:33 EST

@Brazil Thrill:

Those 82 people are communists.

BigTenObsession

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Windy City Wahoo — Mon, 25 Feb 2008 13:40:24 EST

His announcing of Ohio State's win over Butler last year in the Tourney was amazing.

"Lewis... THREE BALL... HE GOT IT OHHHHHHH!"

Windy City Wahoo

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Len Bias Cocaine Surplus — Mon, 25 Feb 2008 13:39:19 EST

He's black? That changes my opinion completely.

Len Bias Cocaine Surplus

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HIV 2 Elway — Mon, 25 Feb 2008 13:38:43 EST

He's no Marques Johnson but he's damn good.

HIV 2 Elway

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Signal to Noise — Mon, 25 Feb 2008 13:38:38 EST

He seems to genuinely love the games he covers, so yes.

Signal to Noise

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Phatty — Mon, 25 Feb 2008 13:38:21 EST

His voice reminds me of March Madness and for that I love him.

Phatty

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Brazil Thrill — Mon, 25 Feb 2008 13:37:09 EST

The people who gave Gus Johnson a 'Disapprove' probably voted 'Approve' on Billy Packer.

Brazil Thrill

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VTBen — Mon, 25 Feb 2008 13:34:51 EST

Approved. The Slipper Still Fits!

One of Simmons' best ideas ever (probably taken from one of his readers) is to put Gus Johnson in a studio and bring him out with 5 minutes left in close games. I also hear he's back to doing Sweet 16 and Elite 8 coverage this year too. Awesome.

VTBen

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Steve Trachsel, Ace — Mon, 25 Feb 2008 13:34:27 EST

Kurt Bush runs out of gas....

Steve Trachsel, Ace

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Old Gregg — Mon, 25 Feb 2008 13:33:35 EST

@LosOsosdeChicago: His favorite moment in college basketball is Princeton's upset of UCLA, so that doesn't help his street cred much.

Old Gregg

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Dieter — Mon, 25 Feb 2008 13:32:27 EST

@HebrewHammer: That's just one of my rules.

Dieter

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Sex-Panther — Mon, 25 Feb 2008 13:30:38 EST

Martin Lawrence works for CBS sports?

Sex-Panther

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Jews For Purple Jesus — Mon, 25 Feb 2008 13:29:33 EST

This vote just reminds me of the anger I still have that we all had to listen to the droning of Joe Buck as "The Giant Snatch" unfolded.

Jews For Purple Jesus

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MDT — Mon, 25 Feb 2008 13:29:19 EST

/shits pants
/cackles

MDT

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ArkansasFred — Mon, 25 Feb 2008 13:27:35 EST

This picture gets the point across much better:

[hyperphysics.phy-astr.gsu.edu]

ArkansasFred

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UkraineNotWeak aka Praying for a Bullpen — Mon, 25 Feb 2008 13:27:22 EST

Because he is willing to work professionally with the name Gus, he gets my Approval.

UkraineNotWeak aka Praying for a Bullpen

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Mon, 25 Feb 2008 13:25:21 EST

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In related voting, I approved Jason Portuondo over at Deadspin.ca.

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Brazil Thrill — Mon, 25 Feb 2008 13:25:17 EST

"He selects the 'Approve' radio button... HE MOVES THE MOUSE OVER TO THE 'VOTE' BUTTON... HE CLICKS ON THE 'SUBMIT BUTTON!!!! YES!!!! AHAHAHAHA!!!

Brazil Thrill

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McCroskey — Mon, 25 Feb 2008 13:22:56 EST

Was somebody trying to erase the guy in the back using Microsoft Paint?

McCroskey

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Jefferson Short Bus — Mon, 25 Feb 2008 13:21:42 EST

He's the Jim Ross of actual sports. What's not to love?

Jefferson Short Bus

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LosOsosdeChicago — Mon, 25 Feb 2008 13:21:05 EST

@Gourmet Spud:

Yeah, I assumed since Simmons loves him, he was white.

LosOsosdeChicago

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Doyle McPoyle — Mon, 25 Feb 2008 13:20:28 EST

@HebrewHammer: Even Gus the Hitchiking Ghost from Disney's The Haunted Mansion?

Doyle McPoyle

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martyfunkhauser — Mon, 25 Feb 2008 13:20:17 EST

GUS JOHNSON. GOTTA LOVE HIM!!! HA HA (enthusiastic cackle)

martyfunkhauser

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Spanish Necktie — Mon, 25 Feb 2008 13:19:55 EST

My brother once suggest Gus to call games of Yahtzee. "Needs to roll a FIVE...he's been AWESOME...ROLLS THE DICE...OHHHHHHH YAHTZEE!!!! HA HA!!"

Spanish Necktie

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Pepper Leach — Mon, 25 Feb 2008 13:19:41 EST

You'd inspire a more heated debate if you asked if the sky was blue.

1,000,000 times yes

Pepper Leach

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TomahawkFlop — Mon, 25 Feb 2008 13:18:50 EST

Rise and Fire!

TomahawkFlop

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Christ Sabo — Mon, 25 Feb 2008 13:18:37 EST

@HebrewHammer: What is Gus short for? Gustav? Because if so, I'd definitely go by 'Gustav Johnson.'

Christ Sabo

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ArkansasFred — Mon, 25 Feb 2008 13:18:18 EST

@Yostal: Who cares if it's sincere? It's hilarious and awesome.

ArkansasFred

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Rob Iracane — Mon, 25 Feb 2008 13:18:18 EST

@mlmintampa: I'd rather have Gus Johnson do color commentary on my bowel movements.

Rob Iracane

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The Legend of Vincent Tremblay — Mon, 25 Feb 2008 13:17:38 EST

What can you say? The man loves his job, and he wants to share that love with us. As loudly as humanly possible.

The Legend of Vincent Tremblay

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HebrewHammer — Mon, 25 Feb 2008 13:17:01 EST

I have one rule in life, and that is to approve any man named Gus.

HebrewHammer

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MikeHass — Mon, 25 Feb 2008 13:17:00 EST

Why are we even voting for this? He's a pimp!!

MikeHass

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mlmintampa — Mon, 25 Feb 2008 13:16:51 EST

I think if you would want the guy broadcasting you trying to pick up a chick, he gets the approval. Who wouldn't want Gus screaming in joy as you pull a girl out of your league?

mlmintampa

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Camp Tiger Claw — Mon, 25 Feb 2008 13:16:41 EST

Looks like the picture of Gus is starting to dissappear. Hurry the fuck up, McFly!

Camp Tiger Claw

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Its The Beer Talking — Mon, 25 Feb 2008 13:16:41 EST

Wasn't there a more pixelated screen cap available?

Its The Beer Talking

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Yostal — Mon, 25 Feb 2008 13:16:15 EST

I just wish I could find tape of when Gus was doing play-by-play for the Tigers.

Hearty approval. It's a schtick, but it seems to come from somewhere genuine and sincere.

Yostal

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Gourmet Spud — Mon, 25 Feb 2008 13:14:54 EST

An extremely enthusiastic, hyper-excitable "Approve".

But who's the black guy in the picture?

Gourmet Spud

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Silky John-STON! — Mon, 25 Feb 2008 13:14:48 EST

I like him, I'm just not sure how Simmons feels about him. if only he would let me know in some subtle way...

Silky John-STON!

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ArkansasFred — Mon, 25 Feb 2008 13:14:26 EST

A bazillion times yes.

ArkansasFred

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Drew Magary — Mon, 25 Feb 2008 13:13:42 EST

Shouldn't Gus be calling my totally awesome poker tourneys with House and Blueboy at Kimmel's house? Can we get a ruling on this?

Drew Magary