Gus Johnson's latest nickname for Marvin Harrison Jr. generates mixed reviews
Gus Johnson is in Columbus on the call for the massive Penn State vs. Ohio State showdown. The popular FOX broadcaster is calling the game alongside Joel Klatt for the Network’s weekly “Big Noon Saturday” matchup.
Johnson is well-known for some of his iconic calls and on-the-spot nicknames for key players. He dropped another unique moniker in the first quarter of the Week 8 game, though it has drawn mixed reviews.
During Ohio State’s first drive of the game, Johnson referred to superstar wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. as “Maserati Marv.” It is the latest in a growing list of nicknames for the electric playmaker.
However, not every fan on social media loves Johnson’s latest nickname. Some pointed out it’s a great nickname while others are expressing frustration that Johnson continues to use it extensively in the first quarter.
Here is how the reaction has poured in to Saturday’s broadcast:
did gus just decide on the maserati marv nickname today
— BUM CHILLUPS AKA SPENCER HALL (@edsbs) October 21, 2023
Over/Under Gus Johnson saying Maserati Marv on the broadcast: 10.5 pic.twitter.com/EmWI12D1GS
— Action Network (@ActionNetworkHQ) October 21, 2023
“Maserati Marv”
2 minutes in and I’m already sick of Gus Johnson pic.twitter.com/eMOoff0ZkW
— Derek Shuman (@DerekShuman_) October 21, 2023
Gus Johnson and the Fox Big Noon broadcast team trying to create “Maserati Marv” as a nickname for Marvin Harrison Jr out of absolutely nowhere pic.twitter.com/0XzNl7ZPSh
— evan romano (@EvanRomano) October 21, 2023
Why didn’t I think of Maserati Marv damn that’s good
— Buckeye Fett™ (@BuckeyeFett) October 21, 2023
Me after the 2,000th Maserati Marv comment by Gus in the 1st quarter pic.twitter.com/Q4BFVtNF5J
— Wings (@MichiganWings) October 21, 2023
Is there an over/under on the times Gus Johnson says “Maserati Marv”? We’re at 12 already with 9:20 left in the first quarter.
— SportSource Analytics (@SportSourceA) October 21, 2023
Maserati Marv is nails on a chalkboard
— Evil James Franklin (@JamesFrankwin) October 21, 2023
New game: Drive a nail into your skull every time Gus says “Maserati Marv”
— Clay Sauertieg (@ByCSauertieg) October 21, 2023
I have now heard Marvin Harrison Jr. be called “Maserati Marv” six times.
Prior to noon today, it was zero.
— Mike Beauvais (@MikeBeauvais) October 21, 2023
Gus Johnson is already terrible and insufferable, but “Maserati Marv” is an entirely new level of stupid. Just awful. #PSU
— Andrew Pitz (@AndrewPitz) October 21, 2023
Gus Johnson’s Ohio State bias is ruining this broadcast. If he says Maserati Marv one more time I’m going to lose it.
— Josh Taylor (@JoshTaylorFB) October 21, 2023
Not the biggest fan of the “Maserati Marv” nickname and I’m definitely rolling my eyes at how much it’s being said on the cast
— Christopher Novak (@ChrisMNovak) October 21, 2023
Take a shot every time Gus Johnson says Maserati Marv
— vudge tick oh (@bandaddav) October 21, 2023