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Report: Troy Aikman Receiving Harsh Criticism Over ‘Obvious Bias’ For Dallas Cowboys

Originally posted on Gridiron Heroics | By Taylor Hartman | Last updated 12/30/23

Former Dallas Cowboys quarterback and NFL legend Troy Aikman has always received criticism for having a bias for his former team while commentating on their games. Still, fans during Saturday Night Football seemed to have enough of him. During the matchup featuring the Cowboys and Detroit Lions, Aikman received heavy criticism for his bias towards his former team.

NFL Fans React

Here are some of the reactions from fans during the first half of the game:

I don’t mean to overreact BUT @TroyAikman should not be calling a Monday night football game on a Saturday, if you’re bias on national tv you look like an idiot. #yeahherewegoooo #GoLions @PatMcAfeeShow what do you think pal?

— COOPER (@HelmuthvonMoltk) December 31, 2023

How in the world am I gonna have to listen to Troy Aikman calling the Cowboys VS Lions game!

Normally, I like Troy calling games but not tonight.

— Dave Abberger (@DaveAbberger) December 31, 2023

Troy Aikman not even trying to hide the bias calling this game

— Steve Perrault (@Steve_Perrault) November 25, 2019

I understand not wanting to have that bias, but Troy Aikman tries so hard he's seriously just hating.

— allie (@allieisincali) October 12, 2014

Aikman has received a lot of hate as a commentator, especially for games featuring Dallas. Many say that he should not be allowed to commentate games with the Cowboys, which Aikman spent his entire career with. He led the team to three Super Bowl Championships over four years, going down as one of the best players in team history.

Troy Aikman And Joe Buck

It is no secret that the Cowboys are one of the most hated teams amongst NFL fans (aside from Dallas fans), which has led to Aikman receiving more hate than most former players who are now analysts or commentators. Aikman’s partner, Joe Buck, has also received his fair share of criticism for being “boring” according to viewers.

While many may not like the announcing duo, there are still many fans who appreciate and love them. They have been one of the most iconic duos in sports for two decades, and have always called big games, and even called six Super Bowls together. Whether you love them or hate them, they are here to stay and continue to be some of the biggest names in sports broadcasting history.

This article first appeared on Gridiron Heroics and was syndicated with permission.

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