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Posts by Matt Clapp

Matt is an editor/writer at The Comeback and Awful Announcing.

He can be reached by email at mclapp@thecomeback.com.

ESPN reporter Tori Petry takes a hit on the sideline during the Kansas State-Baylor game. Photo Credit: ESPN+

ESPN sideline reporter Tori Petry takes massive hit in Kansas State-Baylor game

Tori Petry was leveled due to a late hit on the sideline.

By Matt Clapp OnOct 4, 2025 0
Dave Portnoy on the 'Ask Dave' segment of 'Big Noon Kickoff' on Fox. Photo Credit: Fox

Dave Portnoy sounds off about Yankees celebration on ‘Big Noon Kickoff’

"The New York Yankees should be embarrassed."

By Matt Clapp OnOct 4, 2025 0
Fox NFL analyst Mark Sanchez appears on The Dan Patrick Show. Photo Credit: The Dan Patrick Show

Mark Sanchez arrested while in hospital after stabbing incident

Fox NFL analyst Mark Sanchez was arrested by Indianapolis police while in the hospital.

By Matt Clapp OnOct 4, 2025 0
North Carolina student Anna Yi summarized the brutal start to the Bill Belichick era during an interview with ESPN. Photo Credit: ESPN

UNC student shreds early Bill Belichick era in ESPN interview

"One of the saddest feelings I've had [at UNC] so far. I've failed midterms before, so that's saying something."

By Matt Clapp OnOct 4, 2025 0
Mark Sanchez alongside Adam Amin on Fox's Dec. 22, 2024 Seahawks-Vikings broadcast.

Mark Sanchez reportedly stabbed, hospitalized in stable condition

Former NFL QB and current Fox analyst Mark Sanchez is in the hospital "with critical injuries."

By Matt Clapp OnOct 4, 2025 0
Al Michaels and Kirk Herbstreit in the Amazon Prime Video broadcast for Thursday Night Football. Photo Credit: Amazon Prime Video

Viewers call out Al Michaels’s struggles on 49ers-Rams TNF broadcast

"A game always feels bigger when he's on the call, but tonight, he just was lost."

By Matt Clapp OnOct 3, 2025 0
San Diego Padres shortstop Xander Bogaerts reacts after a strike three call by home plate umpire D. J. Reyburn in Game 3 of the NL Wild Card Series vs the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field, as seen on the ESPN ump cam. Photo Credit: ESPN

ESPN crew reacts to brutal call in crucial Padres-Cubs moment

"Next year, that is a hat tap in a millisecond."

By Matt Clapp OnOct 2, 2025 0
A no-call on what should've been a penalty during the Monday Night Football game between the New York Jets and Miami Dolphins. Photo Credit: ESPN

Dan Orlovsky on MNF no-call: ‘You can’t miss this’

"That's gotta be a flag."

By Matt Clapp OnSep 29, 2025 0
The Minnesota Vikings block a field goal attempt from Pittsburgh Steelers kicker Chris Boswell. Photo Credit: NFL Network

Joe Davis announcer jinx strikes in Ireland

"Chris Boswell has been automatic."

By Matt Clapp OnSep 28, 2025 0
Joe Davis and Greg Olsen call the Minnesota Vikings-Pittsburgh Steelers game for NFL Network in Dublin, Ireland. Photo Credit: NFL Network

Joe Davis, Greg Olsen have funny exchange on Irish rugby, American football

"Why don't you tell everybody what they told you they refer to American football as?"

By Matt Clapp OnSep 28, 2025 0
Mississippi State misses a field goal that was badly misjudged by SEC Network announcer Dave Neal during a game vs Tennessee. Photo Credit: SEC Network/ESPN

SEC Network announcer badly misjudges field goal

"And the kick is good." No.

By Matt Clapp OnSep 27, 2025 0
Gus Johnson and Joel Klatt on the Fox 'Big Noon Saturday' call for USC-Illinois. Photo Credit: Fox

Gus Johnson loses his mind during USC-Illinois finish

"HOLY CHICAGO!'

By Matt Clapp OnSep 27, 2025 0

Joel Klatt breaks down ‘massive mistake’ to wipe out crazy USC TD

"What a massive mistake on a touchdown play!"

By Matt Clapp OnSep 27, 2025 0
The New York Jets and Tampa Bay Buccaneers battle in a 2025 NFL game on Fox. Photo Credit: Fox

Kenny Albert, Jonathan Vilma playfully respond to F-bomb on Fox NFL broadcast

"44 is the f*cking Mike."

By Matt Clapp OnSep 21, 2025 0
Ian Eagle and J.J. Watt in honor of the 50th anniversary of CBS NFL pregame show 'The NFL Today'. Photo Credit: CBS

Ian Eagle makes J.J. Watt laugh in CBS retro looks

"The over/under was two seconds for J.J. to lose it. I should've taken the under."

By Matt Clapp OnSep 21, 2025 0
Jim Nantz on a CBS throwback broadcast for Bengals-Vikings on the 50th anniversary of 'The NFL Today'. Photo Credit: CBS

Jim Nantz pays tribute to Brent Musburger on CBS throwback broadcast

"You are looking live at U.S. Bank Stadium."

By Matt Clapp OnSep 21, 2025 0
Texas Tech kicker Stone Harrington nails a 58-yard field goal, stunning Fox color commentator Joel Klatt. Photo Credit: Fox

Texas Tech kicker proves Joel Klatt very wrong: ‘I don’t think he’s got the leg’

"Utah should have somebody back under the goalposts. There's a good likelihood that this is short."

By Matt Clapp OnSep 20, 2025 0
Pat McAfee jumps off a high dive to conclude ESPN's 'College GameDay' at the University of Miami. Photo Credit: ESPN

Pat McAfee jumps off high dive to end ‘College GameDay’

Crazy live television on ESPN to close out 'College GameDay' at Miami.

By Matt Clapp OnSep 20, 2025 0
A replay review takes place during the Tulsa-Oklahoma State college football game as shown on ESPN. Photo Credit: ESPN

ESPN crew calls out replay review time on Tulsa-Oklahoma State broadcast

"We've gone almost five minutes. You hope to limit replays to two minutes."

By Matt Clapp OnSep 20, 2025 0
ESPN's 'College GameDay' at Miami ahead of the Florida-Miami college football game in 2025. Photo Credit: ESPN

“F*ck the Gators” chant opens ‘College GameDay’ at Miami

"Geez, what if that goes the whole show?"

By Matt Clapp OnSep 20, 2025 0
Athletics broadcaster Dallas Braden celebrates his second foul ball catch in weeks during a game vs the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park. Photo Credit: NBC Sports California

Dallas Braden has hilarious reaction to catching another foul ball

The A's broadcaster went with a Pete Weber celebration in the broadcast booth at Fenway Park.

By Matt Clapp OnSep 18, 2025 0
Eddie Vedder drops an F-bomb during an interview with Marquee Sports Network Chicago Cubs reporter Elise Menaker at Wrigley Field alongside Anthony Rizzo and Cindy Crawford on Rizzo's retirement day. Photo Credit: Marquee Sports Network

Eddie Vedder drops F-bomb on Cubs broadcast during Anthony Rizzo retirement day

"I didn't want them to f*** up."

By Matt Clapp OnSep 13, 2025 0
A look at the ACC enhanced replay access on ESPN during the Clemson-Georgia Tech college football game. Photo Credit: ESPN

ESPN viewers, broadcasters appreciate ACC replay review full access

"As good as it gets. Just a great peek behind the curtain."

By Matt Clapp OnSep 13, 2025 0
ESPN NFL analyst Tedy Bruschi shares concerns about the Green Bay Packers trading for Micah Parsons during 'Sunday NFL Countdown'.

Tedy Bruschi on Micah Parsons: ‘[Packers] could lose because of a player like this’

"You can't provide this type of Dallas distraction in Green Bay."

By Matt Clapp OnSep 7, 2025 0
A look at the new NFL scorebug CBS debuted for the 2025 season during a game between the Las Vegas Raiders and New England Patriots. Photo Credit: CBS

CBS debuts new NFL scorebug to positive reviews

"Better than Fox. The Fox one is awful."

By Matt Clapp OnSep 7, 2025 0

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