NFL Fans Rip 81-Year-Old Al Michaels Over Falcons-Packers Broadcast
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Updated · Fox News · Sep 25
NFL Fans Rip 81-Year-Old Al Michaels Over Falcons-Packers Broadcast
3 articles · Updated · Fox News · Sep 25
Summary
Al Michaels drew heavy online criticism after Thursday night's Falcons-Packers broadcast, with fans calling out a flat call and several confused moments during the Week 3 game.
The sharpest complaints centered on Michaels misidentifying Michael Penix's college team, struggling to grasp an "ATL" chant and sounding low-energy on Bijan Robinson's long first-quarter run.
Kirk Herbstreit was also faulted by some viewers, but Michaels became the main target as his mistakes and lack of enthusiasm spread across social media by Friday.
The reaction adds to a familiar debate around the 81-year-old announcer, whose recent prime-time performances have repeatedly prompted questions about whether age is affecting his broadcasts.