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In less than 2 days, Penn State will play SMU in the CFB Playoffs’ opening round. One of the most important games in Beaver Stadium’s history will begin at noon on December 21 between the No. 6-seeded and the No. 11-seeded Mustangs. For the first-round CFP tilt, which will air on TNT, Nittany Lions is requesting a White Out. ESPN and TNT agreed to sub-license a few CFP games for five years. Texas vs. Clemson and Penn State vs. SMU are the two first-round matchups that TNT will broadcast this year. Let’s present to you the well-known ESPN commentary team.
The team covering James Franklin’s Nittany Lions’ game versus SMU will include Quint Kessenich on the sidelines, Mark Jones on play-by-play, and Roddy Jones on color commentary. With their amazing voices and insightful commentary throughout the evening, Mark Jones and Roddy Jones get things started. Listening to the voices of the two generations of CFB players in such a pivotal game will always be enjoyable. Consider Jake Retzlaff scoring a spectacular TD and the Jones duo contributing to the celebration with their keen observation and storytelling skills. Fantastic! Correct? However, there is a widespread misconception about their family connection.
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If you are unaware of their family history, you will assume that Mark Jones and Roddy Jones are brothers if they are referred to as such. It’s incredible how well the two complement one another on the commentary table. Therefore, having the same ancestry might make for a plausible story, but the truth is different. Roddy Jones And with a large 28-year age difference, Mark Jones makes a strange age duo. No, we’re serious. Their chemistry and looks do a good job of concealing it, but it is what it is.
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Mark Jones, 62, is a resident of Toronto, Canada. He was given the name Mark Vernon Jones by his parents. Roddy Jones, 35, on the other hand, is a Georgian who is deeply ingrained in a shared family culture. Rod and Angel Jones are his parents. Despite their hell and heaven differences, they recently met through ESPN’s extensive coverage of CFB, and since then, they have been dominating the CFB. Now, catch a little of this duo’s experience.
Broadcasting expertise of Announcers of Penn State Vs. SMU
Since 1990, Mark Jones, a seasoned Canadian play-by-play announcer, has been a mainstay at ESPN. Jones, who is well known for his lively and captivating approach, has covered a variety of sports, including college football and the NBA. He is the favorite among sports fans because of his ability to express the spirit of the game to spectators. He is the ideal voice to make this crucial matchup come to life because of his wealth of knowledge and love for the game.
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Conversely, his sidekick Roddy Jones contributes a distinct viewpoint to the show. Roddy, who was formerly a star player for Georgia Tech, switched from the field to the booth in 2017. Along with his passionate and perceptive commentary, his in-depth knowledge of the game makes him a tremendous complement to the ESPN team. His perspective as an in-game commentator gives viewers a player’s viewpoint and insights that can only be obtained from someone who has been in the trenches.
Now, the two Jones built the intense game of college football playoff. Safe to say, in the CFP quarterfinals, the Nittany Lions will face No. 3 seed Boise State at the Fiesta Bowl on December 31 if Penn State defeats SMU. Then the game will be air on ESPN, but the broadcast crew will be changed. Bob Wischusen would provide play-by-play commentary, and Louis Riddick would provide color commentary. And Kris Budden would provide sideline commentary for that game. Let’s wait a few more hours to see who will win. Penn State or Rhett Lashlee’s SMU?
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