It's pretty obvious that ESPN gives out their commentator assignments based mostly on seniority. If they based the assignments on the individual's ability and presentation, goofballs like Bob Davie, Brent Musberger, and biggest-asshole-in-the-business Craig James would be relegated to lesser duties while people with real talent for the profession would take over the prime spots. The man poised for an elevated position in the ranks more than any other is Brock Huard.
Mr. Huard, a former quarterback, was the Gatorade National Player of the Year in high school. He continued his career at Washington where he still holds many school career records to this day. He was an Academic All-American and held a 3.6 GPA. His time in the NFL was brief (1999-2004) with the Seattle Seahawks and Indianapolis Colts. I'm assuming that he left because of his injuries, but the available information doesn't specify this. His time at Washington was also plagued with injuries. Perhaps someone was trying to tell him something. Here's his Wikipedia page: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brock_Huard
Whatever the case, we as college football fans are blessed that he left the field and went into the booth to don the headset. The man is a natural when it comes to calling the color commentary for football. It's as if he was born for this profession. His perspective and analysis on the game is in-depth and complete. He captures the mood of the game and keeps the listener informed without having to slap you in the head with statistics every time he speaks. Plus, his commanding baritone voice makes the game relaxing and fun to listen to without lulling us into boredom.
Jesse Palmer was rewarded with a quick rise to commentator fame because of his ability to remember stats and spit them out like a damn computer while maintaining an even level of professionalism no matter who he talks about, and he has a knack for pointing out angles of the game that other commentators neglect. Plus, I'm sure he scores well among the female viewers. Brock has the same level of talent without being a stats monger and should be rewarded for it.
ESPN, he makes far too many of your current commentators on staff sound like total amateurs. For God's sake, promote him. Please put him in place of one of your more agitating airbags. I've given you three obvious examples already, and replacing Bob Davie is the most logical move. You know I'm right, ESPN. Don't procrastinate with this. Just do it.
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