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Joe Tessitore draws spirited reactions during ESPN broadcast of Florida at Kentucky
By Keith Farner
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Joe Tessitore is know for energetic calls during college football games. It’s drawn such attention that he’s even developed a nickname, “The Joe Tess Effect” as games as routinely become more exciting — and have seemingly closer plays — with him in the booth.
Nicknames were also on his mind as Ray Davis carved up the Florida defense in the first half. Tessitore dropped a “Sweet Baby Ray” and “All Day Ray,” were easy for him as Tessitore is also well-known for his calls on boxing broadcasts.
Davis had a huge 1st half for the Cats, as he had 11 carries for 206 yards, including a 75-yard touchdown, a career long, with about 7 minutes remaining. Kentucky led 23-7 at halftime.
The theme from fans during the game was Tessitore was “over the top” and “unnecessary” and one pointed out, “You ain’t Gus Johnson bro.”
Here’s a sample of the reactions:
“SWEET BABY RAY‼️”
Ray Davis takes it 75 yards to the HOUSE ? pic.twitter.com/Q6JnFGBboO
— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) September 30, 2023
“All Day Ray” – Joe Tessitore in his bag
— Mitch B (@MitchBTV_) September 30, 2023
Joe Tessitore is top 3 worst announcers. Not every play is SC Top 10.
— Chuckie Funky (@chuckie_funky) September 30, 2023
Bro if Joe tessitore is announcing the public favorite is actually losing
Every damn time
— UNT (@usneverthem4L) September 30, 2023
I hate Joe Tessitore yells at you practically every play. It’s over the top and unnecessary.
— Britton Robinson (@BrittonCaleb93) September 30, 2023
Joe Tessitore really needs to turn it down a notch or two on this Florida v Kentucky broadcast. You ain’t Gus Johnson bro
— Puppet C. Master (@SaviorCle) September 30, 2023
Joe Tessitore can ruin any game. Ugh.
Colorado vs USC it is.
— phillyfansince88 (@phillyfansince8) September 30, 2023
ALL DAY RAY! Electric from Joe Tess
— Jonathan Lidskin (@JonathanLidskin) September 30, 2023
Joe Tess calling the Florida game ensures maximum chaos.
— Sam Dakota (@thesamdakota) September 30, 2023
A former newspaper veteran, Keith Farner is a news manager for Saturday Down South.
