NC State’s Holiday Bowl will be an Instant Classic, Isn’t It?

Over the years, there is only one everlasting truth; When Gus Johnson calls a game, it’s an instant classic.

Some people love him and were excited to know that he was doing more college football, in addition to his March Madness run. Others think he’s over the top and just kind of want somebody that talks plays, not yells them. For those in the latter category, you’re wrong.

When NC State meets UCLA in San Diego, we have all the reasons in the world that it’s going to be a great game. Gus Johnson is a big part of that. Here is a casual, GJ Bingo-esche, list of future moments.

First-Time Ever in Petco Park

The start of the broadcast is gonna go heavy on this point. Get ready for some of the following statements;

• “For the first time EVER, we bring the gridiron to San Diego’s past time.”
• “Tonight, we’re trading baseballs for footballs, it’s the Holiday Bowl.
• “I tell you what, this game in this park, is just another holiday gift.”
• “Just look at this site…what an evening, what a ballpark.”

Then you’re also going to get some baseball references each quarter…

• “Leary going for the home runnnnnnnnnnn!!!”
• “Thompson-Robinson’s throw, juuuuussssssttttt a bit outside there.”

While we’re here, this is the ballpark transition currently.

Getting closer 🏈🙌 https://t.co/yVeR0OT2HG

— SDCCU Holiday Bowl (@HolidayBowl) December 16, 2021

Let’s Chat about San Diego

We’re guaranteed a little San Diego talk in there too.

• “My oh my, San Diego is bea-u-ti-ful.”
• “Is there a better city in the world than San Diego?”
• “I’ll just say it, San Diego is a football town.”
• There’s also an outside chance at Anchorman (odds are high at +5000) “Stay Classy, San Diego”…or saying out loud “Saint Diego”

It is a beautiful ballpark and city though…

Are you ready for San Diego's BIGGEST Holiday Party?! Today we find out who is enjoying their holiday with us at the SDCCU Holiday Bowl on Dec. 28th at Petco Park. Make sure you tune in to Instagram for the LIVE announcement! ⁠#HolidayBowl #bowlseason #selectionsunday pic.twitter.com/xKOFP3u4fe

— SDCCU Holiday Bowl (@HolidayBowl) December 5, 2021

Just Gus Johnson Yelling

We know him, we love him, just Gus Johnson yelling…

• “Going long for Emeeeezzzzziiiiiieeeeeeeeee….YEEEEEESSSSSSSSSSSS!!!”
• “The Bruins have awoken from their slumber!”
• “Oh my, Ingle just came up and said ‘hello’!”
• “Here we gooooooooooo!”
• “65. Yards. To. The. House. Touchdown!”

We’ll make a bingo card in the future. Until then, daydream about your favorite Gus call.