M@il bonding: NFL

From: Sporting News | Date: December 9, 2002| Author: Pompei, Dan | Copyright information

I want to know who you think are the best color commentators today.

Earl Noble, Iksan, South Korea

Earl: I think Phil Simms is the best in the business now. He's always well-- prepared, well-spoken and insightful. Brian Baldinger also is outstanding, and it has nothing to do with the fact that he does some moonlighting for THE SPORTING NEws....

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