They did not specify whether Michaels tested positive but said the 76-year-old announcer did not clear protocol.
This of course begs the inquiry “Why isn’t al michaels on snf tonight?”
Well, nFL fans who have made a habit of hearing Al Michaels’ voice every Sunday night during the season might find themselves disappointed this weekend. Michaels was pulled from “Sunday Night Football” in Week 15 due to “COVID-19 safety protocols .”.
Why is Al Michaels not on Sunday Night Football?
“Michaels has not been cleared to work this weekend’s game ,” the group informed media via email. Mike Tirico will replace Michaels on the primetime NFL game’s play-by-play.
Prior to the start of the NFL season, NBC said that Michaels would miss a few weeks this season where Tirico would sub in for him . These were described as “bye weeks.” Michaels apparently was part of deciding this plan to cut down on travel. “This is a great schedule for me,” Michaels told the New York Post regarding the plan.
Michaels’ contract with NBC expires after next season. Tirico was brought in by NBC to call NFL games and be the face of the network’s Olympics coverage . It’s hard not to view this as a warmup for if/when Tirico eventually replaces Michaels.
I’ve thoroughly enjoyed Al Michaels over all of these years. No screaming, no hyperbole, good insight, no endless chatter and he let’s the game come through rather than being the center of the hourglass.
Everyone is entitled to their own choice, but it’s clear America has been, generally speaking, pleased with Al Michaels, which certainly is one of the major contributors to his longevity as a sports announcer ., and yes. He’s one of the greats.
Who is on NBC’s ‘Football Night in America’?
Michele Tafoya will report from the sidelines. Terry McAulay serves as rules analyst., liam mc Hugh will host “Football Night in America” from NBC Sports studios in Stamford, Conn. Jac Collinsworth will serve as “FNIA” host on-site at Met, and life stadium.