The Resume

(May 17, 1959- )
Play-by-play broadcaster/host for CBS Sports
Appeared in 'Tin Cup'

Why he might be annoying:

He forces down our throats that the Masters golf tournament is 'a tradition unlike any other.'
He's been called 'a poor man's Bob Costas.'
He seems more enthusiastic for CBS promos than calling the actual games.
His last name sounds like 'gnats.'

Why he might not be annoying:

The president of CBS Sports said of him, 'He lets the athletic competition be the star, not Jim Nantz, and people like that.'
He has covered nearly every sport CBS has ever broadcast.
He started working for CBS Sports when he was just 26.
He is one of the most recognizable voices of college basketball and golf broadcasts.
He has to deal with Billy Packer during NCAA tournament games.
He graduated the University of Houston.
He received the Curt Gowdy Media Award (2002).

Credit: Hoxy

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Year In Review:

For 2024, as of last weekly ranking, Out of 1 Votes: 100% Annoying
In 2023, Out of 335 Votes: 69.55% Annoying
In 2022, Out of 336 Votes: 58.63% Annoying
In 2021, Out of 3512 Votes: 75.71% Annoying
In 2020, Out of 845 Votes: 53.61% Annoying
In 2019, Out of 4506 Votes: 72.24% Annoying
In 2018, Out of 2 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
In 2017, Out of 8 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
In 2016, Out of 20 Votes: 70.0% Annoying
In 2015, Out of 604 Votes: 65.40% Annoying
In 2014, Out of 33 Votes: 63.64% Annoying
In 2013, Out of 110 Votes: 69.09% Annoying
In 2012, Out of 643 Votes: 81.49% Annoying
In 2011, Out of 48 Votes: 64.58% Annoying
In 2010, Out of 346 Votes: 66.18% Annoying
In 2009, Out of 216 Votes: 74.54% Annoying
In 2008, Out of 72 Votes: 77.78% Annoying
In 2007, Out of 89 Votes: 73.03% Annoying
In 2006, Out of 181 Votes: 73.48% Annoying
In 2005, Out of 632 Votes: 69.78% Annoying