Prime time 89.

[top dawg]

Yeah, Smitty was a little sketchy as the color man last year. Say what you want; after a game and three quarters, there is no one I'd rather be listening to announcing for the Panthers. His improvement is palpable. 

That's it.

[The Huddler]

I love Smitty to death

[Move the Panthers to Raleigh]

He keeps it real for sure. Pulled no punches (no pun intended) about PJ, Baker, and Darnold

[Shocker]

His comments are very awkward sometimes but I laugh out loud multiple times per game.

[therealmjl]

Yeah he’s been awesome 

[CarolinaNCSU]

30 minutes ago, Shocker said:

His comments are very awkward sometimes but I laugh out loud multiple times per game.

First quarter when production screwed up and showed Al Holcomb with Steve Wilks name on the screen, and Smitty dropped a, "come on, we don't all look the same". Don't think the play-by-play guy knew how to react to that one. 

[Proudiddy]

The NASCAR analogy about left turns was classic Smitty.

[Chaos]

Next week, we Huddler's are going to play a drinking game for the final preseason tilt.  Every time Smitty says "eye candy" you have to take shot.  Let's see who lives.

[Reebis21]

Guess I’ll be that guy then. I think he’s unbearable to listen to. I’m not even one to ever complain about announcers but good lord, dude just starts talking without any direction of where he’s even trying to get to. That whole Baker “spade is a spade” monologue that kept getting interrupted and yet he still kept trying to finish, was absolutely terrible.

Smitty was a beast on the field and had some great one liners during his career. But he comes across as somebody who truly thinks he’s a philosopher. He did the same thing when Kyle Bailey interviews him on 610 back when they had a regular segment going. Just plain hard to listen to. 

[ThPantherFan]

6 hours ago, CarolinaNCSU said:

First quarter when production screwed up and showed Al Holcomb with Steve Wilks name on the screen, and Smitty dropped a, "come on, we don't all look the same". Don't think the play-by-play guy knew how to react to that one. 

That was a great moment.  Love Smitty.

[coffee]

Let's just remember that he's a rookie in preseason.  Showed some good and some bad.  It's too early to call him a bust.

Wait.  Is this in the wrong thread?

[motocross_cat]

IMO if your not liking smith announcing then it's time to lighten up in life.  He is a good time.

[CardiacCat]

8 hours ago, Chaos said:

Next week, we Huddler's are going to play a drinking game for the final preseason tilt.  Every time Smitty says "eye candy" you have to take shot.  Let's see who lives.

two shots for "....call a spade a spade...."

 

[1of10Charnatives]

11 hours ago, CarolinaNCSU said:

First quarter when production screwed up and showed Al Holcomb with Steve Wilks name on the screen, and Smitty dropped a, "come on, we don't all look the same". Don't think the play-by-play guy knew how to react to that one. 

Oh poo I missed that! That's hilarious!

What I love about Smitty is he not only has great knowledge of the game, he's not gonna mince words. He's gonna tell you what he thinks.  Broadcast football is by definition entertainment, and Smitty is easily the most entertaining option we've ever had doing color commentary. I agree that some of his comments can be awkward at times, but overall still miles better than the vast majority of color commentators and I'm excited to see how he grows into that role over time. Here's hoping he's our color guy for years and years to come.