Gus Johnson bizarrely shades Michigan for Connor Stalions drama: ‘Didn’t cheat this time’

Gus Johnson bizarrely shades Michigan for Connor Stalions drama: ‘Didn’t cheat this time’

Gus Johnson didn’t hesitate to drop a Connor Stalions reference in the moments before Michigan secured a rivalry win over Ohio State on Saturday. As Wolverines coach Sherrone Moore celebrated with players and waved toward the crowd with just over 20 seconds remaining in the fourth quarter, Johnson, who called the game for Fox, said … Read more

The secrets behind the rise of Fox’s top college football booth

The secrets behind the rise of Fox’s top college football booth

MADISON, Wis. — It’s an idyllic Friday evening in Madison, and Gus Johnson is introducing Joel Klatt like he’s the reigning, defending undisputed champion. Fox’s top college football broadcast booth — comprised of Johnson, Klatt and sideline reporter Jenny Taft — is at its production meeting ahead of Wisconsin’s showdown with Alabama. The weekly meeting is akin … Read more

Gus Johnson slips up with NSFW call after Caitlin Clark blocks shot

Gus Johnson slips up with NSFW call after Caitlin Clark blocks shot

Gus Johnson will want this one back. With Fox getting a chance to broadcast The Caitlin Clark Show on Saturday night, Johnson let a curse word slip as Clark blocked a shot during Iowa’s game against Maryland. “Here comes [Shyanne] Sellers. Nice kick inside, great position. No call on the play, as Brinae Alexander had … Read more

Chris Russo goes off on ‘hype machine’ Gus Johnson after Michigan-Ohio State broadcast

Chris Russo goes off on ‘hype machine’ Gus Johnson after Michigan-Ohio State broadcast

Gus Johnson was just too over the top for Chris “Mad Dog” Russo’s liking.  That was what the famed sports talk radio host told his audience Tuesday on his “Mad Dog Unleashed” SiriusXM program. Russo apparently took issue with the fact that Johnson, the Fox Sports play-by-play man, had overhyped the rivalry matchup between Michigan … Read more