9min chapter

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Cormac McCarthy’s Muse, How to Trick an NFL Insider, and Why People Are Tuning Out the News

The Press Box

CHAPTER

Theater of Local Sports Commentary

This chapter examines the unique appeal of local sports announcers and their engaging personalities compared to national broadcasters. It explores the idea of introducing a more theatrical commentary style to football, reminiscent of professional wrestling, while also addressing a humorous incident involving a former NFL coach's prank on a reporter. The discussion highlights the complexities of journalism in sports, focusing on accountability and the challenges of sourcing accurate information.

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