The raw emotion of sports is what often keeps us coming back for more. Whether it is the upswing of emotion in a win or the downward spiral of frustration, sadness and anger in a loss, sports that make you feel something grab your time, attention and, often, your money.
The Cleveland Browns Week 1 victory over the Carolina Panthers had all the ups and downs of emotions. The frustration with QB Jacoby Brissett and the passing game. The excitement of RBs Nick Chubb and Kareem Hunt. The anger toward the referees.
Finally, it was the pure joy and exhilaration when rookie kicker Cade York’s field goal flew through the uprights.
Cleveland is blessed with two great radio voices for the Browns and Guardians. Tom Hamilton’s calls of walk-off home runs are legendary in the area. Today, we start your day with Jim Donovan’s call of York’s game-winning field goal, with a little help from Nathan Zegura:
Cade York. From WAY downtown. BANG!!! As heard on @BrownsRadio with Jim Donovan and @NathanZegura on @ESPNCleveland.
The Browns have won a season opener for the first time since 2004. pic.twitter.com/wXKau3PTgg
— ESPN Cleveland (@ESPNCleveland) September 11, 2022
You can hear the genuine excitement in both of their voices. They do an excellent job of communicating the experience to the fans and adding to the excitement of the moment.
As is done with many last-second sports highlights, York’s kick also got the “Titanic treatment” very quickly:
Cade York.
Jimmy Donovan.
Titanic.@Reflog_18 @KenCarman @PumpkinNation @Pchopz_ @NathanZegura pic.twitter.com/jZRIuMQDO4— hoge (@terrance_hodge) September 12, 2022
Hopefully, a great way to start your Victory Monday Browns fans!