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Romo’s shaky Wild Card showing sparks talk of a top-booth refresh at CBS, with Ian Eagle and J.J. Watt rising as preferred successors. The piece notes Romo’s contract and Nantz’s stature complicating a demotion, while outlining potential paths—demote Romo, pair Eagle with Nantz, or move Romo to studio—ahead of Super Bowl LXII.”
The golfing world is mourning the death of 30-year-old PGA player Grayson Murray, who died by suicide after withdrawing from the Charles Schwab Challenge. Veteran broadcaster Jim Nantz and fellow golfer Peter Malnati expressed their grief on air, highlighting the emotional impact on the community. PGA stars honored Murray by wearing red and black pins, and the Korn Ferry Tour held a moment of silence in his memory.
Jim Nantz, the voice of Super Bowl LVIII, revealed that the iconic "jackpot" call was inspired by a sense that the Kansas City Chiefs would score a touchdown in overtime. The Las Vegas-themed reference instantly resonated with viewers, capping off a thrilling game. Nantz also discussed the overtime strategy and expressed pride in the record-breaking viewership. He described the game as a dream call and a riveting, down-to-the-wire finish that he had been waiting for in his career.
Fans are expressing frustration with Tony Romo's broadcasting during the Super Bowl, as he overshadowed Jim Nantz's call of the game-winning touchdown and continued to provide analysis during the post-touchdown celebrations. Despite delivering strong commentary, Romo's tendency to be overly dramatic and excitable in big moments has drawn criticism, and his actions during the Super Bowl have only added to the backlash he has been facing as a polarizing analyst.
Jim Nantz and Tony Romo finally experienced a thrilling Super Bowl game as broadcasters for CBS, with the Kansas City Chiefs securing a 25-22 overtime victory against the San Francisco 49ers. The game marked a fitting sendoff for CBS Sports chairman Sean McManus, who will retire in April after the Masters. Despite the underwhelming first half, the second half and overtime provided an exciting finish, making it one of the greatest games in Super Bowl history.
Super Bowl 58 will be broadcast on CBS with Jim Nantz, Tony Romo, and Tracy Wolfson as the announcers. The pregame, halftime, and postgame coverage will be provided by "The NFL Today" with James Brown hosting. Additionally, CBS announced the first-ever Super Bowl alternate telecast on Nickelodeon featuring "SpongeBob SquarePants" characters. The officiating crew will be led by 19-year NFL referee Bill Vinovich.
Jim Nantz and Tony Romo will be the play-by-play announcer and analyst, respectively, for Super Bowl 58 between the San Francisco 49ers and Kansas City Chiefs on Feb. 11. The game will be broadcast on CBS, Nickelodeon, Univision, and Paramount+.
CBS' Jim Nantz and Tony Romo provided commentary on the Buffalo Bills' playoff loss to the Kansas City Chiefs, referencing historical painful moments and key plays. Romo defended Bills quarterback Josh Allen's performance, while Nantz highlighted the impact of injuries on the Bills' defense. The game featured balanced praise for both quarterbacks, camera shots of Travis Kelce's girlfriend, and a missed field goal that sealed the Bills' fate.
As the delayed first round of the PGA Championship at Oak Hill comes to a close, many top players are struggling to make the cut, with pundits predicting that an 18-handicap golfer would struggle to break 120 on the course. Meanwhile, Jim Nantz took a jab at LIV Golf before Dustin Johnson's tee shot, and Brooks Koepka revealed that his dejected appearance in a scene from the Netflix docudrama 'Full Swing' was due to a bad March Madness bet, not his golf game.
Golf announcer Jim Nantz took another subtle jab at the controversial Saudi Arabian-backed golf league, LIV Golf, during the PGA Championship. Nantz referenced Dustin Johnson's recent win at a LIV Golf tournament, which was poorly broadcasted and cut away from by most affiliates of The CW. Johnson is one of 16 LIV Golf members in the field this week. Nantz has previously made similar comments about LIV Golf during the Masters.
Jim Nantz, the on-air partner of former Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo, defended him against criticism of his broadcasting skills, calling it "misinformation" and "disappointing." Nantz also refuted claims that he and Romo didn't work well together, saying they have "amazing" chemistry. While some fans and media personalities have criticized Romo's broadcasting style, Nantz praised his unique approach and magnetism. Romo signed a $180 million extension with CBS in 2020 that will keep him with the network through 2030.
Jim Nantz, the on-air partner of former Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo, defended him against criticism of his broadcasting skills, calling it "misinformation" and "disappointing." Nantz also refuted claims that he and Romo didn't work well together, saying they have "amazing" chemistry. While some fans and media personalities have criticized Romo's broadcasting style, Nantz praised his unique approach and magnetism. Romo signed a $180 million extension with CBS in 2020 that will keep him with the network through 2030.
The 2023 Masters continues with Brooks Koepka leading the pack at 12 under, followed by Jon Rahm and amateur Sam Bennett. CBS Sports offers extensive coverage across all its platforms, with traditional 18-hole broadcast coverage beginning with the third round on Saturday and final-round action on Sunday. Jim Nantz serves as host for the 36th time, joined by 2008 Masters champion Trevor Immelman as the lead analyst. Viewers can watch the Masters on CBS, Paramount+, and the CBS Sports app, with live streaming coverage provided by Masters.com.
Jim Nantz, the voice of March Madness, signed off his final college basketball broadcast with a nod to his trademark catchphrase, saying “Thank you for being my friend.” While some found it sentimental, others questioned if it was too cloying. Nantz has not retired completely and will still be seen during March Madness as part of the Capital One family. The article wonders what Nantz will sign off with when he fully retires and suggests "Goodbye, friends" as a simple and effective option.
Jim Nantz, the legendary broadcaster, signed off for the last time as he retired from college basketball play-by-play at 63 years old after broadcasting his last of 32 Final Fours. He will continue to call The Masters and NFL games with his broadcasting partner Tony Romo. Nantz has been a part of a number of iconic moments in NCAA Tournament history, including Kris Jenkins’ championship-winning shot for Villanova in their 2016 victory over North Carolina.