[quote name=\'LA the DJ\' post=\'247995\' date=\'Sep 21 2010, 01:16 AM\']I disagree. There seems to be a trend away from announcers who sound like announcers. I liked announcers who sounded like announcers. JD doing the intro today just sounded like a regular guy yelling into a microphone.
I hope the others at least try to sound like announcers.
I don't want comedy, I want someone who sounds professional.
...Or is it possible to get both?[/quote]
Unfortunately, it does seem to be a trend shows are getting away from. That is, shows that even bother to use announcers in the first place. JD's announcing was a bit jarring to me, but it just might take some getting used to for me. I had a similar reaction when I heard Joey Fatone announcing for Feud.
At least they do keep JD in studio...