Looks like it's Tess, Blackledge, and Holly for the aTm broadcast.

[ricepig]

https://twitter.com/pierson_sid/status/777680250008326144

[AugustaHog]

Best crew in the game.  Tess is a killer PBP guy and Blackledge, despite being a B1G guy, does a really good job.  Color commentators can try too hard and he just seems comfortable.  You never get the know-it-all vibe from him.  Holly Rowe is as good as it gets too.  She is truly good at what she does.  Glad her health seems to be on the upswing.

[Hawgar The Horrible]

The A team. Good news indeed.

[TrueBlue]

Tess & Blackledge are very good. Holly, well not so much...

[Locutus_of_Boar]

It's not entirely luck that this crew draws exciting games.  ESPN does what it can to arrange that potential.  In the last 2+ years (29 games) A&M has played in 10 games decided by a single score while Arkansas has played in 12 single score games.  Four of the 5 Southwest Classic games have been single score margins and both of the last two meetings in Jerry World went to overtime.  There's no reason to expect either of these 2016 teams could dominate the other so it's as safe a bet as there is in college football Tess will get lucky again.

[hawg IQ]

https://twitter.com/pierson_sid/status/777680250008326144

Don't like blackledge, almost openly rooted for TCU. he was especially instrumental in getting D Morgan catch overturned.

[HOGINTENNESSEE]

Good crew

[ADavisTheGOAT]

Love me some Tess 

[CFB_Fanatic]

Don't like blackridge, almost openly rooted for TCU. he was especially instrumental in getting D Morgon catch overturned.

You serious, Clarke??

First of all, I doubt the review official is stopping the game to go asking Todd Blackledge what he thinks is a catch and what isnt.

Secondly, it clearly wasnt a catch, so it was the right call to review it.

[Hawgar The Horrible]

Don't like blackridge, almost openly rooted for TCU. he was especially instrumental in getting D Morgon catch overturned.

Blackledge is a good guy. Spoke with him at length a couple of years ago flying into Canton/Akron. Very personable and loves CBB.

[passinghog]

Blackledge is legit; spoke with him a few years ago at the Embassy Suites when CBP was here; he's the real deal.

[ChicoHog]

Best crew in the game.  Tess is a killer PBP guy and Blackledge, despite being a B1G guy, does a really good job.  Color commentators can try too hard and he just seems comfortable.  You never get the know-it-all vibe from him.  Holly Rowe is as good as it gets too.  She is truly good at what she does.  Glad her health seems to be on the upswing.

Penn st was not in the Big Ten when Blackledge played.  He calls way more SEC games than he does Big Ten games.  He is not a "Big Ten guy".  He is a Penn st guy.  And he is a very good analyst. 

[ballz2thewall]

very good crew. good deal.

[sickboy]

Tess & Blackledge are very good. Holly, well not so much...

I actually like Holly Rowe. Think she does a good job.

[Hawgzinbowlz]

Knowledgeable and professional crew. They do a good job.

" GO HOGS "

[HogPhan]

Is the game on ABC?

[Pig in the Pokey]

Tess & Blackledge are very good. Holly, well not so much...

you are one of those, huh

[ricepig]

Is the game on ABC?

ESPN

[hawg IQ]

You serious, Clarke??

First of all, I doubt the review official is stopping the game to go asking Todd Blackledge what he thinks is a catch and what isnt.

Secondly, it clearly wasnt a catch, so it was the right call to review it.

all I can say is what I saw and he had the catch until he hit the ground and that's when the ball moved- but if you saw different, fine.   Blackridge commented several times it might not be a catch and it got overturned.  Sorry I do think tv folks can influence review guys- maybe they've got tv sets there?  and remember another play had already been run...  two issues I feel are in play here, clear evidence and why after a play got run.

[MuskogeeHogFan]

all I can say is what I saw and he had the catch until he hit the ground and that's when the ball moved- but if you saw different, fine.   Blackridge commented several times it might not be a catch and it got overturned.  Sorry I do think tv folks can influence review guys- maybe they've got tv sets there?  and remember another play had already been run...  two issues I feel are in play here, clear evidence and why after a play got run.

Blackledge didn't have anything to do with the ruling but that rule is something that makes zero sense. You catch the ball, you have control, you hit the ground and it comes loose, ruled an incompletion. But if you are running the ball and you hit the ground and the ball comes out, the runner is ruled "down" and the ground can't cause a fumble.

If a guy makes the catch, even if he doesn't take several steps after the catch, and he hits the ground and the ball comes out, I think the same rule should apply as running the ball. If he has demonstrated that he has control of the ball prior to hitting the ground, the catch should count. Now if he is bobbling the ball or hasn't demonstrated control, that's a different deal. Just seems like there is way too much gray area involved, even with replay.

[Ex-Trumpet]

Tess & Blackledge are very good. Holly, well not so much...

Would people feel differently about Holly if she lost, say, 100 pounds?

[hoglady]

Would people feel differently about Holly if she lost, say, 100 pounds?

People need to realize the women is undergoing cancer treatment.
She is continuing to work because she loves her job.

I was thrilled to see that she's not skin and bones.
Given the circumstances she looks fantastic.

[RedyorNot]

Great crew for the game, and thankfully no one from Baytown, lol

[ChicoHog]

Blackledge didn't have anything to do with the ruling but that rule is something that makes zero sense. You catch the ball, you have control, you hit the ground and it comes loose, ruled an incompletion. But if you are running the ball and you hit the ground and the ball comes out, the runner is ruled "down" and the ground can't cause a fumble.

If a guy makes the catch, even if he doesn't take several steps after the catch, and he hits the ground and the ball comes out, I think the same rule should apply as running the ball. If he has demonstrated that he has control of the ball prior to hitting the ground, the catch should count. Now if he is bobbling the ball or hasn't demonstrated control, that's a different deal. Just seems like there is way too much gray area involved, even with replay.

Agreed Muskogee.  If a receiver has control of the ball, even if only for a split second it should be a catch and then a fumble if he does lose it on a hit or complete if he loses it when hitting the ground.  I have heard announcers say that the ball cam move if it hits the ground in a receivers hands as long as the receiver still has control of it.  That was a questionable call and I could see it both ways. 

[Kevin]

Holly Rowe gets nothing but respect from me.

going through treatment, and still working the hours she has to, that is one mentally & physically tough person.

unless, you have been there, you have no idea what those treatment do to you

[gchamblee]

Don't like blackridge, almost openly rooted for TCU. he was especially instrumental in getting D Morgon catch overturned.

lol...

[gchamblee]

all I can say is what I saw and he had the catch until he hit the ground and that's when the ball moved- but if you saw different, fine.   Blackridge commented several times it might not be a catch and it got overturned.  Sorry I do think tv folks can influence review guys- maybe they've got tv sets there?  and remember another play had already been run...  two issues I feel are in play here, clear evidence and why after a play got run.

Your name is irony, right?

[TrueBlue]

you are one of those, huh

One of what?

She is not good. Simple. Don't like other's opinion, don't read.

BTW - never liked your opinions either on this board. So we are even.

[Peter Porker]

Don't like blackridge, almost openly rooted for TCU. he was especially instrumental in getting D Morgon catch overturned.

I just now realized your screen name is literal.

[010HogFan]

Don't like blackridge, almost openly rooted for TCU. he was especially instrumental in getting D Morgon catch overturned.

You are wrong and you have said this in two different threads now. TV guys have nothing to do with on the field rulings. It was the right call anyway.

[FraggleHog]

Oh, goody... Well buckle your seats boys and girls. The "Tess Effect" will be in full swing on Saturday.

[Hogwild]

ESPN

I'm curious what station the game will start on.  No way the Auburn game that starts at 5pm will be over and there are games on ESPN2, ESPNU, and the SEC network at that time.

[ricepig]

I'm curious what station the game will start on.  No way the Auburn game that starts at 5pm will be over and there are games on ESPN2, ESPNU, and the SEC network at that time.

ESPN News, ESPN Classic, SEC Alternate, no telling, but it will be on one of them.

[FraggleHog]

I'm curious what station the game will start on.  No way the Auburn game that starts at 5pm will be over and there are games on ESPN2, ESPNU, and the SEC network at that time.

If the Auburn game rolls into the 8 pm hour... Our game will be aired on ESPN News until the conclusion of the Auburn game. They will then flip it over to ESPN.

[Hogwild]

Last year was so aggravating, I had to attend an event and couldn't watch it on TV.  Was watching on my phone, it switched stations three times, I was missing the end of drives when I had to switch on my phone.

This year I will be in front of a TV

[FraggleHog]

Last year was so aggravating, I had to attend an event and couldn't watch it on TV.  Was watching on my phone, it switched stations three times, I was missing the end of drives when I had to switch on my phone.

^^^1st world problems^^^

[Hogwild]

But I was in Mississippi at the time, that shouldn't be considered 1st world.

[FATHAWG08]

I really liked Blackledge/ Ron  Franklin the best.

[FraggleHog]

But I was in Mississippi at the time, that shouldn't be considered 1st world.

HAHA! +1 for that one... Good stuff.

"Thank God for Mississippi"

[LZH]

Don't like blackridge, almost openly rooted for TCU. he was especially instrumental in getting D Morgon catch overturned.

How ironic is it that your name is hawg IQ?

"Blackridge" sounds like a gravel road in West Virginia, and "Morgon" sounds like a Harry Potter character.

C'mon man.

[The NewEra]

Probably my favorite crew.  They do a very good job at trying to be unbiased, yet informative and entertaining.

[Paul]

Tess is the best.  This team is worlds better than Verne/Gary

[AugustaHog]

Would people feel differently about Holly if she lost, say, 100 pounds?

I'd rather my sideline reporter actually be good at what she does than just be a model with a microphone.  I want somebody finding out injury updates and asking good questions.  Holly Rowe does a great job.  Is she eye candy?  No, but there's no issue with the quality of her work.  Now, if they can provide the chops and look good, that's a bonus.

[HawgnCorona]

I like this crew...and there are not many we can really say that about. These guys are usually unbiased in there analysis of the game.

[DeltaBoy]

We got a Good crew.

[BorderPatrol]

One of what?

She is not good. Simple. Don't like other's opinion, don't read.

BTW - never liked your opinions either on this board. So we are even.

What exactly, in your opinion, is she not good at?

bp

[PorkSoda]

People need to realize the women is undergoing cancer treatment.
She is continuing to work because she loves her job.

I was thrilled to see that she's not skin and bones.
Given the circumstances she looks fantastic.

I didn't know that, but I always thought she was good at her job.

its nice we are getting a quality announcing crew after getting stuck with mowins.

Having stoerner announce our game last week was great too.

[rickm1976]

Don't like blackridge, almost openly rooted for TCU. he was especially instrumental in getting D Morgon catch overturned.

Say whaaaat?  Seriously, I've always liked Todd, and have always viewed him as a fair guy.

[DeltaBoy]

Holly Rowe got brains and football smarts . She the best female  reporter we got today.

[Ex-Trumpet]

People need to realize the women is undergoing cancer treatment.
She is continuing to work because she loves her job.

I was thrilled to see that she's not skin and bones.
Given the circumstances she looks fantastic.

And she is very good at what she does.