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Fans Slam Al Michaels for Blunders During Key Game
10/4/2025
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Story summary
- On October 3, 2025, fans criticized veteran announcer Al Michaels for errors during the 49ers vs. Rams game.
- Michaels, 80, misidentified a roughing the passer penalty and mispronounced Jordan Whittington's name as "Whittingham".
- Fans criticized his delayed reactions to key plays, including a crucial fourth-quarter fumble.
- Despite backlash, he remains a beloved figure among some colleagues, including co-presenter Ryan Fitzpatrick.
