The avalanches of happiness cascades through the NFL-fanatic world with the news of Scott Hanson’s return to greet his 17th season as the host of NFL RedZone. “100 days from now = NFL RedZone & for those wondering: Yes, I will be there. We have A LOT of TDs to watch together!” This was the announcement by Hanson himself on his socials.
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The announcement, of course, shook the world of football, and many were excited about Hanson’s continued presence on the inception Sunday study marathon. One user summed up perfectly the feelings around Hanson’s continued presence, “the best host in the history of all hosts out there.” Another user said, “Three more months until Sundays are the best day of the week again! Hanson is the GOAT.”
There were many celebratory comments while some obnoxious bunch attacked the bad commercials introduced on RedZone broadcasts some seasons ago. “They had ads on their broadcasts last season at the end. Scott Hanson is dead to me,” said one angry viewer. Another chimed in, “Great now get rid of the ads, we used to be a proper country,” in voice of the debate about commercials interjecting upon what was once advertised as a commercial-free product.
There was a little comparison going on about RedZone host styles, with a tiny minority opting for Andrew Siciliano’s style. “Andrew Siciliano was far superior and always will be. Hanson yaps too much and talks over the commentators,” said the dissenting voice. The dissenting voice was soon answered, with the vast majority saying, “comments speak otherwise,” backing Hanson as the most accepted.
What makes the Hanson’s return all the more special is that he himself has grown into an irrevocable part of the RedZone experience. Several users said that they wouldn’t be watching without him, and one said, “If there was anyone else, I wouldn’t be watching, 100%. I’d cancel my NFL Red Zone and not look back.” Such tremendous host loyalty is rare in sports broadcasting and speaks to Hanson’s ability to turn seven straight hours of football into an event.
Moreover, if anything else might remind you of how long Hanson has been at it, this announcement serves as one such reminder, with one fan expressing shock: “How has it been 17 seasons already? How time flies.” Indeed, Hanson became as much a part of the NFL Sundays as the games themselves, with his famous call “SEVEN HOURS of commercial-free football START NOW!” (slightly ironic nowadays, given the commercials) instantly recognizable to millions of viewers.
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The countdown to the new season has been set underway, and the overwhelmingly mixed response proves that while some production changes may not do it for most, universal excitement exists for the return of Hanson. With 100 days till kickoff, one thing is for sure-now, with the first touchdowns being recorded, Scott Hanson will accompany his viewers through heart-stopping moments, just like he’s done for the last 16 seasons. Whether you love his vibe or find it a bit over the top, there’s no denying that he’s become an institution in NFL broadcasting.
