![]() Jon Miller (SF Giants, ex-ESPN MLB announcer) Kevin’s platform on radio allows him more freedom to adlib but Jim’s quick reference even without video support was in my view appropriate. That’s not surprising in today’s overly sensitive world. ![]() Yet he was criticized by many for his “be a man” line. Jim Nantz was wise in referencing the guy’s infamous run, and Kevin’s work was epic. Platforms used to matter a lot more in our business, but times have changed. Tim Brando (Fox Sports, Football/Basketball) Here’s what some key network and local broadcasters think: So the real question is, should broadcasters ignore the ruckus and make only skeletal acknowledgements of these disruptive incidents? Or should they be transparent as Harlan was on radio? Nothing gets past social media these days. National radio, didn’t ignore the commotion. These days, given the ease with which game attendees can pull out their phones to record all sorts of shenanigans, the pink clad runner was bound to go viral. If fans didn’t hear Harlan live, social media was quick to virally spread his call. Unsurprisingly, Harlan’s detailed play-by-play of the misguided fan was an immediate hit. ‘Pull up your pants my man! Pull up those pants!’”. “Someone has run on the field, some guy with a bra,” Harlan spewed. But after the break, Jim Nantz quipped, “That might have been the best run of the game.” Many football fans and seemingly every social media addict, knew about the unruly fan who interrupted the Super Bowl prancing down the field sporting a pink onesie. CBS cut to a commercial. While having some fun with these incidents, Kevin in essence is dressing down these trespassers for their creepy behavior.Ī couple years ago, he also painted a word picture when a cat scurried onto the gridiron and rested idly inside the red,-zone. Harlan gives these intruders the business, painting graphic pictures of precisely what’s occurring. No one keeps records of fan episodes as they do wins and losses but Kevin is thought to be the first to turn these unsettling episodes into a form of entertainment. Welcome Kevin Harlan, the enthusiastic CBS, TNT and national NFL radio voice. Kevin Harlanīut in time unwritten rules change. You get it, the less attention, the better. Management understandably doesn’t want to encourage unruliness or other reckless crowd behavior. Likewise, radio announcers simply tell their audiences the bare minimum, there’s a disruption due to an unruly fan who’s on the field. ![]() The director pulls away from the scene immediately and the announcers say little, other than the obvious, a fan has run onto the field and the game is being delayed. If you haven’t already subscribed, please consider buying a digital or print subscription.For years, broadcasters have lived by the notion not to glorify or even acknowledge insubordinate fans who run out onto the field. This effort takes resources to gather and update. We’re working hard to bring you the latest Super Bowl news from around the Tampa Bay area. MORE BUCS PHOTOS: Follow the Tampa Bay Times Bucs coverage on InstagramīUCS NEWSLETTER: Sign up for the Bucs RedZone newsletter with team reporter Joey Knight: “A FOOTBALL FAIRYTALE”: Twitter reacts to Bucs’ Super Bowl winįROM THE GAME: 55 observations on attending the Super Bowl in Tampa SUPER BOWL CHAMPS: Bucs are world champs, and there may never be a better tale to tellīUY THE BOOK: Tom Brady led the Bucs to Super Bowl glory, and we have the book to prove it ![]() The video, shared to Twitter by Timothy Burke via Ryan Lacey, has been viewed more than 1.5 million times. The veteran play-by-play announcer was working the game for Westwood One radio and gave a humorous call of the “action.” Kevin Harlan's call of the idiot on the field (w/video from : /iAI7WDi5xx- Timothy Burke February 8, 2021 ![]()
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