Don’t like the network announcers? Here’s how to sync the Huskers’ radio call with the TV broadcast.
Don't like the network announcers? Follow Dave Feit's guide.
I do not like Gus Johnson.
The over-the-top fawning for the higher ranked team. The unnecessary "oh-vah ex-agg-uh-ray-shuns" of every word. And most of all, his INCESSENT SHOUTING for any throw that goes more than eight yards, regardless of if it is caught.
Husker fans, I know there are announcers that you don't like as well.
Or maybe you just prefer to listen to the talented stable of announcers that the Husker Radio Network employs. Greg Sharpe and Damon Benning, Kent Pavelka and Jake Muhleisen, John Baylor and Lauren West, Matt Coatney and Jeff Griesch, Sharpe and Ben McLaughlin, and Nate Rohr make up a ridiculously talented lineup where everybody is entertaining and informative.
Back in the pre-internet days, syncing up the Huskers radio audio with a TV broadcast was simple: mute the TV, tune in KFAB (or your local affiliate) on the radio, and let Pavelka and Gary Sadlemyer bring you the action from Lincoln, Ames, or Stillwater.
Today, the task seems harder. Most "live" sporting events on TV have a delay that puts the broadcast behind the radio call. If you stream games, there is usually an additional delay.
With my current setup for Fox and BTN games (streaming the Fox Sports app on a Roku), I'm usually 30-90 seconds behind what's happening in the stadium. If I turn the radio on, what I'm hearing will be one or two plays ahead of what I'm seeing. No thank you.
But friends, there is a better way. And it is easy enough the most technically unsavvy of fans (i.e. our parents) can do it.
Here's how to sync the Huskers radio broadcast audio to your TV:
Minimum requirements:
A TV with access to the network or channel broadcasting the game. If you're watching the game, you already have this.
A mobile device (such as a smartphone or tablet) that is connected to the internet (via Wi-Fi or your cellular provider). More than likely, you have this too.
The Huskers mobile app downloaded onto that device. The app is free and available on the Apple App Store or Google Play.
The basic steps:
On your TV, turn on the game. Mute the TV's audio.
On your mobile device, open the Huskers app.
In the app, find the audio for the Huskers event you want to listen to. This will typically be on the Home or Audio tab.
Press the Play button for the radio audio.
Listen to a few seconds of game action, and press the Pause button on the Huskers app.
When you see what you just heard, press Play, and you'll be ready to go.
