Al Michaels Faces Criticism for Thursday Night Football Commentary

Broadcast partner Kirk Herbstreit defends Michaels, stating criticism is unfounded and that Michaels' voice reflects the occasion

Al Michaels, the play-by-play announcer for Thursday Night Football, has been facing criticism for his perceived lack of enthusiasm during broadcasts.
Kirk Herbstreit, Michaels' broadcast partner, defended him, stating that the criticism is unfounded and that Michaels' voice reflects the occasion, which may not be as high-stakes as other games.
Herbstreit also suggested that Michaels has an 'eff you' attitude towards the criticism, dismissing it as nonsense.
During a recent game, Michaels won over some critics with a dry one-liner about DaRon Bland, a player who had just been named NFC Defensive Player of the Month but then gave up a 73-yard touchdown.
Despite the criticism, Michaels remains unfazed and continues to call games as he always has.