Dr. Rock Posted January 13, 2005 Share Posted January 13, 2005 http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/playoffs04/n...tory?id=1965529 Associated Press EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. -- Minnesota Vikings owner Red McCombs asked Fox Sports to remove play-by-play announcer Joe Buck from Sunday's divisional playoff game at Philadelphia because of his sharp criticism of wide receiver Randy Moss. After catching a touchdown pass in last weekend's win at Green Bay, Moss celebrated in the end zone by pretending to pull down his pants and moon the Packers fans before briefly wiggling his back side against the goalpost. Buck immediately called it a "disgusting act." That statement, in McCombs' view, was out of line. A two-sentence news release issued by the team said McCombs felt Buck's comments "suggested a prejudice that surpassed objective reporting." Dan Bell, a Fox spokesman, said the network has "no intention whatsoever" of removing Buck. "We hope Mr. McCombs enjoys Joe's play-by-play call Sunday, because he'll be in the booth," Bell said. McCombs, whose office is in San Antonio, was not immediately available for further comment. Buck, during an interview on Sporting News Radio earlier this week, stood by his criticism. "I have nothing against Randy Moss," Buck said. "I don't even know the guy. I just know that with the history that he's had, and coming off that game at Washington, it was just stunning to see that." Moss drew plenty of negative scrutiny the week before for walking off the field in frustration while his teammates lined up for an onside kick with 2 seconds left in a 21-18 loss to the Redskins. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Rock Posted January 13, 2005 Author Share Posted January 13, 2005 Good for McCombs. I hate that little weenie Buck. I was more mad at him than Moss when I was watching that game live. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balzac Posted January 13, 2005 Share Posted January 13, 2005 Saw that earlier and had one thought - awesome. Buck is a narcissistic jackace - I almost punched my in-laws' tv when he started spouting about how "disgusting" Moss' acts were. I hate me that Buck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skrappy1 Posted January 13, 2005 Share Posted January 13, 2005 Good for McCombs. I hate that little weenie Buck. I was more mad at him than Moss when I was watching that game live. 652081[/snapback] IMHO, Buck certainly did overreact quite a bit with his little tirade. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NSab Posted January 13, 2005 Share Posted January 13, 2005 Buck sucks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
godtomsatan Posted January 13, 2005 Share Posted January 13, 2005 Saw that earlier and had one thought - awesome. Buck is a narcissistic jackace - I almost punched my in-laws' tv when he started spouting about how "disgusting" Moss' acts were. I hate me that Buck. 652087[/snapback] Even worse that they replaced the Budweiser 'Leon' commercials with the stupid ones featuring him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonehand Posted January 13, 2005 Share Posted January 13, 2005 (edited) The hilarious thing about it was that Buck was so transparently covering his, & Fox's, collective asses. You KNOW he doesn't really think it's all that disgusting, he just thought quickly that if he saves Fox a fine it makes him look good. He's a PlayMaka! Company Man Style! Edited January 13, 2005 by Bonehand Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigdadreed Posted January 13, 2005 Share Posted January 13, 2005 Buck is one of the wittiest, sharpest play-by-play guys around. McCombs should go wrap himself back up in his fur coat & continue his backdoor dealings to move his franchise instead of worrying about who is announcing the games. I agree that Buck dod overreact a bit but at least he expressed some genuine, spontaneous emotion. Of course, I guess Pat Summeral is still on stand-by if needed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ursa Majoris Posted January 13, 2005 Share Posted January 13, 2005 Buck is one of the wittiest, sharpest play-by-play guys around. McCombs should go wrap himself back up in his fur coat & continue his backdoor dealings to move his franchise instead of worrying about who is announcing the games. I agree that Buck dod overreact a bit but at least he expressed some genuine, spontaneous emotion. Of course, I guess Pat Summeral is still on stand-by if needed. 652149[/snapback] Agreed. McCombs is a worthless junker salesman and a scheming insincere ratbag. Buck did overreact but he does have a sense of humor and a scintilla of intelligence, which is more than most announcers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'canes2004 Posted January 13, 2005 Share Posted January 13, 2005 Why does Red care anyway? Isn't he hot to sell the Vikes anyway? Buck did spaz out. The whole situation is funny/sad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rhino Posted January 13, 2005 Share Posted January 13, 2005 Buck is one of the wittiest, sharpest play-by-play guys around. McCombs should go wrap himself back up in his fur coat & continue his backdoor dealings to move his franchise instead of worrying about who is announcing the games. I agree that Buck dod overreact a bit but at least he expressed some genuine, spontaneous emotion. Of course, I guess Pat Summeral is still on stand-by if needed. 652149[/snapback] Bingo! What?! RMoss has "freedom of speech" with his mooning, but JBuck doesn't? Hmmm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Down Goes Frazia Posted January 13, 2005 Share Posted January 13, 2005 Why does Red care anyway? Isn't he hot to sell the Vikes anyway? Buck did spaz out. The whole situation is funny/sad. 652190[/snapback] After defending Moss all week here..... now I gotta listen to McCombs as he opens his big fat piehole & spews out this Athena. God I wish he just sell the team to the group in St. Paul that want to buy the vikes. the guy's an idiot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Swerski Posted January 13, 2005 Share Posted January 13, 2005 Being a Cards fan, I kind of like Buck, but his grandstanding was ridiculous. Did you see Aikman on PTI pointing out the hypocricy of Fox and the rest of the networks? I wonder if Troy will still have a job tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sundaynfl Posted January 13, 2005 Share Posted January 13, 2005 No worse than TO whipping out the Sharpie... I thought it was funny and people overreacted in both instances. IMHO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainHook Posted January 13, 2005 Share Posted January 13, 2005 (edited) If Buck gets fired, perhaps he can replace CBS's Randy Cross. That guy is a total idiot. Edited January 13, 2005 by CaptainHook Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikesVikes Posted January 13, 2005 Share Posted January 13, 2005 Buck doesn't have a good side. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikesVikes Posted January 13, 2005 Share Posted January 13, 2005 I like Red speaking out about this. I haven't seen any support from him for his team for years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Down Goes Frazia Posted January 13, 2005 Share Posted January 13, 2005 I like Red speaking out about this. I haven't seen any support from him for his team for years. 652274[/snapback] yeah but why now ? For this to be the first support he publically gives his own team in years.... is silly. He's treated the Viking faithful like red-headed, left-handed fat step children for the duration of his ownership.... and now this is what he comes out with ? you go red. Bucks' an idiot too for that matter.....maybe he should call his baseball butt-buddy Tim McCarver & get his .02. I do however give props to Aikman for saying what he said. Daryl Johnston was quoted as saying that he thought moss should get suspended for a game... lmfao. the whole thing is ridiculous Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
broncosn05 Posted January 13, 2005 Share Posted January 13, 2005 Even worse that they replaced the Budweiser 'Leon' commercials with the stupid ones featuring him. 652094[/snapback] Yeah LEON. Man that was a good comercial though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Posted January 13, 2005 Share Posted January 13, 2005 If Buck gets fired, perhaps he can replace CBS's Randy Cross. That guy is a total idiot. 652253[/snapback] I couldn't agree more on the Randy Cross assessment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
40Rocket Posted January 13, 2005 Share Posted January 13, 2005 Buck should work the game.Tice should be banned. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolv Posted January 13, 2005 Share Posted January 13, 2005 Buck + FOX = hypocricy Political correctness BS is taking its toll.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebellab Posted January 13, 2005 Share Posted January 13, 2005 I like Red speaking out about this. I haven't seen any support from him for his team for years. 652274[/snapback] I couldn't agree more. Red stepping up to the plate to back his team. I think it is wonderful and hopefully gives them some confindence for Sunday. BTW nice AV. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WaterMan Posted January 13, 2005 Share Posted January 13, 2005 IMHO, Buck certainly did overreact quite a bit with his little tirade. 652090[/snapback] I was cheering that Moss got a TD and then Buck says something about how it was digusting, etc. Aren't the commentators supposed to keep personal opinion to themselves? Keep spewing your stats and just call me sily call me rude, but call me please, Buck. If I wanted to hear personal opinions, I'd ask someone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moss6 Posted January 13, 2005 Share Posted January 13, 2005 McCombs should go wrap himself back up in his fur coat & continue his backdoor dealings to move his franchise instead of worrying about who is announcing the games. Did anyone else notice that fur coat McCombs was wearing? Looked like it was made from a Wolverine pelt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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