CBS Sports commentator Brad Nessler put on a clinic for how to jinx a kicker on a hot streak during Alabama’s home game against LSU on Saturday night.
Crimson Tide kicker Will Reichard, who recently became the SEC’s all-time leading scorer, hadn’t missed a single kick in 28 attempts for Alabama dating all the way back to Oct. 15, 2022.
Nessler pointed out Reichard’s incredible streak ahead of a 47-yard attempt, and like clockwork, the kicker shanked the attempt as it went wide right of the goalposts.
The broadcaster immediately apologized for the jinx, which is all at once kind of hilarious and just so, so brutal for Reichard and Alabama.
"Will Reichard out to attempt to a field goal. He hasn't missed a field goal or extra point all this year…Oh, boy. No good. Sorry, Will."
Brad Nessler's announcer jinx worked with stunning efficiency here. pic.twitter.com/U0xKPbel71
— Awful Announcing (@awfulannouncing) November 5, 2023
It’s literally Nessler’s job to point these things out during the game for the viewers at home, but the timing of it is just so unfortunate.
Crimson Tide fans will likely blame Nessler’s bad luck for the attempt, but even the great kickers miss a field goal every now and again.
