Two of the best in the TV sports business prompted separate huh? moments in the past 24 hours.
First, "Sunday Night Football" play-by-play man Al Michaels noted at the start of the game between the Jets and Colts from Lucas Oil Stadium that "hydration could be a problem at Lucas Oil Stadium, it usually is." Huh? After that, no context or follow-up, either.
When the roof is closed in Indianapolis, does the air get unusually dry in the stadium? Just what did he mean? There were never any specifics. Had their been substance to that story, that would've been a great place for a sideline reporter to offer information and insights.
Second, not long before the kickoff of the BCS Championship Game on Monday night, "College GameDay" host Chris Fowler, the best studio host on TV, referenced "this very unlikely national championship matchup." Huh? Again, no context or details.
Especially because the comment seemed so out of place before a game between the nation's two top-ranked teams. Who else would we expect to play in such a game? And the game had individual stars as well, with Heisman Trophy winner Cam Newton of Auburn and standout running back LaMichael James of Oregon.
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