Look, no one is watching the Super Bowl on mute. Even if you’ve decided to keep the volume up solely for the commercials, you’re listening to the game.
Which is what makes the broadcasters so important. The Super Bowl is a final culmination of dozens of narratives which have been spun throughout the NFL season. A good commentator knows how to illustrate those narratives, mixing factual information with excitement, while also being clear enough for non-football fans to understand.
