Thom Brennaman’s Pelosi Quip Briefly Trends During Syracuse–Boston College Broadcast
The CW announcer’s offhand line drew modest attention as a minor episode against the backdrop of his 2021 firing for an on-air slur.
Overview
- During a late third-quarter crowd shot at the JMA Wireless Dome, Brennaman said a Syracuse fan looked like Nancy Pelosi on The CW telecast.
- Analyst Will Blackmon replied, “No comment,” and quickly steered the call back to the game action.
- Clips circulated online with some calling the line “playing with fire,” yet coverage characterized the moment as relatively small.
- No formal fallout has been reported, and Brennaman remains in his second season calling college football for The CW after his 2021 Reds exit.
- Boston College defeated Syracuse 34-12 in the game where the remark occurred.