Dear ESPN,
I am writing to congratulate you of the amazing announcing work done by Mike Patrick and Craig James in last weekend's Michigan-Illinois game. Right from the start of the broadcast, I was happily welcomed with Mike's invitation "It's great to have you with us!". It's not exactly up there with Brent Musburger's "You are looking live...", but it's close. As soon as I heard Mike Patrick's eloquent voice, I knew I was in for a Halloween treat!
At many times throughout the game, I was regaled with the amazing insight and downright perfect description of what was going on on the field. I especially enjoyed the frequency Mike Patrick's many signature catchphrases, including "Are YOU kidding me?" and "Holy COW!". Craig James is just the right amount of awesome to reflect the onslaught of wonder that is Mike Patrick. Great job pairing these two broadcast stallions in the same booth.
I mean, even the pro...
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