Kirk Herbstreit TNF debut: Fans weigh in on broadcasters NFL debut
Kirk Herbstreit is a long-time broadcaster for college football and is a staple on ESPN’s College GameDay coverage. However, he added an additional role to his coverage in 2022.
During the 2022 season, Herbstreit is trying his hand with NFL coverage. He is serving alongside Al Michaels as a part of the Thursday Night Football coverage for games broadcast on Amazon Prime.
For Week 2 of the NFL, that includes a marquee AFC West matchup in Kansas City between the Chiefs and the Los Angeles Chargers. It should be a great game, and Herbstreit and Michaels are tasked with doing the action justice with their call.
Initial reactions to the broadcast have been mixed but mostly positive. While some fans have noted it is indeed weird to hear Herbstreit on the call for an NFL game, most admit the transition will likely be smooth.
It will be interesting to see how Herbstreit and Michael pair throughout the year. They’ll no doubt develop even more chemistry as the year goes along.
Hearing Kirk Herbstreit on an NFL game is strange, like when your gym teacher had to sub in English class
— Terence Malangone (@SpikeMal) September 16, 2022
I actually really like Kirk Herbstreit's voice. He has a "big game" voice.
— Ben Saunders (@BSaundersSport) September 16, 2022
https://twitter.com/bees_tito/status/1570569115915669505?s=20&t=bqhQNFxBe6RKIG6OmoWrwg
Liking @NFLonPrime production so far. Al and @KirkHerbstreit are naturals together. Lets Go @Chiefs #ChiefsKingdom #TNFonPrime
— Ray Macias (@RayIUGrad) September 16, 2022
https://twitter.com/BLando216/status/1570568990380142592?s=20&t=bqhQNFxBe6RKIG6OmoWrwg
https://twitter.com/JohnBava3/status/1570568967089164289?s=20&t=bqhQNFxBe6RKIG6OmoWrwg
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Al Michaels and Kirk Herbstreit are the announcers.
Ngl – it’s making a great impression pic.twitter.com/10Y4oZHHdS
— Warmth Highest (@WarmthHighest) September 16, 2022
Kirk Herbstreit calling NFL TNF is going to take a little time getting use to but he’s respected so I’m sure the transition will bode well..
— Nile S. (@Mr_TooBlunt4_TV) September 16, 2022
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Weird hearing Kirk Herbstreit with Al Michaels, but I think they’ll work well together.
— Madison Miller (@madisonmills28) September 16, 2022
They couldn’t have got anyone better than Kirk Herbstreit for TNF?
— ✌🏽Tall (@2tawjones) September 16, 2022
I like Kirk herbstreit doing nfl games
— Cam✌🏾 (@_CrispyyCam) September 16, 2022